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Council looks at waste initiatives
Council’s draft plan to propose actions to reduce contamination in kerbside recycling.
Wintec students take Shrek the Musical to international stage
Three Wintec students are part of New Zealand cast to perform in the Middle East.
Six-year-old nonverbal autistic boy assaulted on school bus
Police confirmed they are making inquiries about incident.
Market donations helps community groups
Te Awamutu Council Carpark Market organisers make donations to community groups.
Wildlife photo exhibition captures beauty of natural world
The exhibition comprises 100 photographs from Wildlife Photographer of the Year comp.
Fieldays 2022 – that's a wrap!
75,000 entered the gates of Fieldays 2022 to enjoy the stalls and entertainment offered.
Family offer $10,000 reward for information on missing Marokopa children
The reward is for any information on missing children Jayda, Maverick and Ember Phillips.
Upcoming tennis stars win place at ASB Classic
New junior tournament develops tennis talent across New Zealand.
Santa's Grotto in plea for more toys
Donations to Santa's Grotto requested after the toys given out at Black Friday Blowout.
Covid strikes: The show will go on next week if cast recovers - and extra shows planned
Clarence St Theatre Trust cancels Grease shows for the rest of this week.
I Got Your Back Pack needs your backing
Do a good deed and pack a backpack for survivors of domestic violence this Christmas.
New barbecue trailer for community
Thanks to local sponsors, Te Awamutu now has another barbecue trailer available for hire.
Fieldays 2022: Same, same but different indeed
Lower visitor numbers offered an opportunity that a big event might not have been able to.
Special Olympians heading to Hamilton for National Summer Games
Athletes will compete at eight venues and bring a massive injection of visitors and fun.
Te Awamutu Volunteer Fire Brigade achievements celebrated
32 out of 40 members were honoured in some way at 2022's Honours night.
Huge lift to walking, cycling safety from Govt funds
Waipā District Council to receive up to $10.4 million of Climate Emergency Relief Funding.
'Quintessential NZ': Tairua's new $1m surf clubhouse
"We [...] know in communities like Tairua, surf clubs are part of the community hub."
Win, win, win: Fieldays recognises industry leaders with awards
Fieldays Society crowns four Innovation Award winners and three fencing champs.
Tony Bouskill takes out top fencing title at Fieldays
Reigning champion Tony Bouskill earned the Golden Pliers for another year.
University of Waikato welcomes Vietnam-New Zealand Education Forum
Students a key bridge to building lifelong Vietnam-New Zealand connections.
Milktech NZ always looking to have an edge on rivals
Aiming to be one of the most recognised and reliable world brands in milking equipment.
Whaitiri: The importance of Māori agribusiness
It's estimated Māori own $13b in primary sector assets and exported $750m goods last year.
Paeroa company addresses nutrient-overloaded waterways with seaweed
The Fieldays innovation hub was the official launch pad for seaweed research on land.
Poll: National candidate leads Hamilton West byelection race
Hamilton West will decide its new MP on Saturday.
H3 event delivery manager named leader of the year
Gilling responsible for events at Claudelands, FMG Stadium Waikato and Seddon Park.
Waikato tipped for next NZ round of Supercars
No NZ round in Supercars 2023 calendar - but Waikato track likely after that.
Hamilton to get $43.7m of transport climate funding
Projects cover biking, micromobility, walking, public transport, and school travel.
Review: Grease a crowd-pleaser that ticks all the nostalgia boxes
Two top musical productions truly showcase the next generation of talent in the region.
Hamilton’s K’aute Pasifika fale and village wow PM and minister
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and minister Stuart Nash visited the K'aute Pasifika fale.
Orange Sky on the horizon for homeless
Australian charity launches shower and laundry van for homeless in Hamilton.
Open call for Open Farms hosts
Open Farms initiative seeks more host farmers for national open day on March 12.
Transformative technology in keeping with Day of Persons with Disabilities theme
Ross MacKenzie says he now hears sounds that he had forgotten existed.