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Innovation needed to help Waipā residents become homeowners
Waipā District Council accepts recommendations for affordable housing.

Young artist selected as a finalist in the National Youth Art Awards
Nathan Wilson's piece on display at the Blue Gallery in Hamilton, until August 13.

Schools across Waipā District to take part in Trees for Survival plantings
Schools can plant around 22,000 native trees collectively and learn about conservation.

Pirongia School turns 150
Students and locals are highly involved in 150th celebrations.

Showjumping joy for Te Awamutu teen
The 16-year-old local is preparing for his first experience on the international stage.

A Waikato Club Rugby XV 2023
A team of surprising/well-known and stalwart players that featured in 2023 club rugby.

Rugby: King Country B named
Rhys Ellery and Lachlan van der Pasch are part of the 2023 King Country development side.

Randy Feltface’s international tour Feltopia coming to Hamilton
Comedy sensation Randy Feltface is set to perform at Clarence St Theatre in Hamilton.

2023 Waikato Rugby Divisional XV squad named
All 10 Waikato division one clubs are represented within the 2023 squad.

Power Farming Cup 2023: Te Awamutu Rams ready for kick-off
Round one of the 2023 Power Farming Cup will take place on Saturday at Hamilton Marist.

Waikato junior rugby clubs hyped for Power Farming Cup
The second running of the competition will kick off this Sunday in Hamilton.

Smith picks up bronze medal
Te Awamutu's Matthew Smith gave top swimmers "a real run for their money".

World Café brings together residents, staff and experts
Waipā District Council will run its first ever ‘World Café’ bringing residents together.

The New Zealand Dance Company Presents ‘Night Light’
Following its sellout premiere season in 2022, NZDC is thrilled to announce its tour.

Ian Foster sets All Blacks benchmark in Waikato
Every rugby province in New Zealand has received a bench, thanks to the initiative.

Service and commitment to firefighting recognised
Colin Munro recognised for service to his communities and value to Te Awamutu Brigade.

Single-vehicle crash on Ōhaupō Road
A crash on an Ōhaupō Road property last Friday led to speed concerns.

Devilskin's Nail becomes NZ's first Gibson Artist
Award-winning band Devilskin has two New Zealand shows at the end of the month.

Counties win 2023 Chiefs Country Centurions Cup
Te Awamutu hosted the Chiefs Country Centurions Cup, with five local players involved.

2023 Chiefs Country Centurions Cup to return to TA
Tournament will contain plenty of local talent as local provinces prepare for NPC season.

Waikato rep #577 Wren Bartram
Bartram went from starting rugby late to being nominated for an All Blacks trial.

‘Museum’ retains gold standard
Although changes have been made to the way 'museum' works, Qualmark recognition remains.

Te Awamutu Sports have new Waikato rep
Winger Cody Nordstrom has been named for a potential debut this season.

Sports Development are 2023 champions
The 2023 Premiership B final was decided after 100 minutes at Hamilton's Marist Park.

Farming for the Future: Female network thinks ahead
The Dairy Women’s Network runs a special programme to empower farmers about the future.

New festival set to make a splash at Lake Karāpiro
The Great Kiwi Summer Festival will be held at Lake Karāpiro from November 11-12.

Big showdown in Cambridge for Premier Club Rugby comp
Hautapu will face Hamilton Marist in the 2023 premier final.

Ancestry-based learning to kick off museum's Adults Collection Activities
Te Awamutu Museum gives the community the chance to research their family history.