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Waipā council funds 27 events with $75k to boost community ties
A $75,000 fund supports 27 Waipā events, boosting community ties and local economy.
From Kihikihi to Chiefs Manawa: Nolan secures spot in 2025 squad
Kiriana Nolan, 22, said Waikato FPC coach James Semple had supported her.
Waipā welcomes new chief executive Stephanie O'Sullivan amid major council decisions
It's been a busy start to the job for the new Waipa District Council CEO.
MIssing teen comes home
Girl had been last seen at her Te Awamutu home on Tuesday evening.
Waikato women's rugby squad named
Fijiana Women’s lock Jade Coates returns to Waikato squad after lengthy injury.
1000 junior rugby players set for Waikato festival
This year’s Waikato tournament will involve 32 rugby clubs.
Biggest kiwi translocation in NZ 'great news' for species recovery
Save the Kiwi is hoping for a kiwi corridor in the Waikato in the next few years.
Sanctuary Mountain closure a 'travesty' for biodiversity
It's home to 2500 kiwi birds but the sanctuary's financial troubles could see it close.
'Rowdy' duo get Opshop bonus for fundraising gig
Rowdy’s Rose will perform at awards concert in United States.
Waipā rates up almost 15% in tough times
Waipā District Council said it cut its cloth to reduce proposed rate increase.
Girls' rugby pilot programme gains NZ Rugby's attention
The programme aims to increase girls’ participation in rugby across five local clubs.
Wellness Workshop in Waipā
Local duo hope to teach people to understand they can take control of their own health.
Council reveals huge cost of incorrect recycling
Recycling is sorted by hand, so contamination is a big health and safety risk.
Orient Express to take Te Awamutu locals on culinary journey
Head chef Anshul Sethi decided he wanted to be chef in 10th grade.
Group walk from Te Kūiti to Te Awamutu for a special cause
Over $1500 raised so far by group for incurable breast cancer.
Women walk from Te Kūiti to Te Awamutu for a special cause
The Walk 50K this May 2024 campaign is the inspiration for the six women rugby players.
Waikato club rugby: Pirongia upset unbeaten Hamilton Marist
Kio Kio United got their first win of the season when they hosted Leamington.
Frankenfruit: Is this New Zealand's biggest feijoa?
'We couldn’t believe how much it weighed.'
Waipā's 2024 Tuia mentee 'no stranger to leadership', mayor says
Tane Aruka Te Aho has been selected for this year's Tuia Leadership Programme.
Waikato Club Rugby: All the action and results from the weekend
Last year's top Premier try-scorer Shauncy Waho has continued his form with his new club.
Small but mighty - the story of Waikato rugby's Wayne Annan
Annan loved playing for Te Awamutu in a great historic period of Peace Cup rugby.
Cohesive Chiefs Manawa team named to face Matatū
Chiefs Manawa head coach says there's a lot of depth within their squad.
Te Awamutu Night Market back to warm cooler nights
Monthly event brought to you by the organisers of Hamilton’s Gourmet in the Gardens.
Lotto luck for small Waikato town
The winning ticket was bought in a small town bookshop.
Waipā community asked for input on local alcohol policy
The draft local alcohol policy will go out for formal consultation later this year.
Waipā's creative initiatives in for funding boost
The second round of the Creative Communities Scheme just opened.
Waikato youth selected for New Zealand Youth Ministock team
Three local teenagers have been selected for the New Zealand team of six.