What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
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Hamilton City Council approves new Māngai Māori positions
The council voted to continue with a new version of the model first introduced in 2018.
Huskies and Melville to battle in Women’s Premiership club final
The Men’s Premiership saw two defaults in one weekend.
Invasive clam find prompts vigilance call
Biosecurity New Zealand and mana whenua for the Waikato River urge people to look out.
Massive weekend of club rugby ahead
Waikato club rugby Women’s Championship final takes place this weekend.
'Driven by greed': Te Kūiti's $2.5m fraudster gets parole
Sharon Margaret Bradley is banned from entering her former hometown.
Music: Rowdy’s Rose releases first EP
The local duo released their EP on day one of the Bay of Islands Country Rock Festival.
Green mistletoe returns to Pirongia Forest Park
DoC works with Pironga locals to re-establish tāpia/mistletoe.
Torrid encounter as Sports fall to Ōtorohanga
Ōtorohanga proved too strong in their local sub-union derby with Te Awamutu Sports.
Waipā council scoops up transtasman geospatial award
Waipā council wins award for the first time against competitors from across the ditch.
Waikato club rugby: Huskies undefeated since 2020
Some quality footy was played throughout the region on the weekend.
Pirongia Colts go down to Hautapu
Saturday was a big day at Pirongia Domain with the annual sponsor's day taking place.
Ōhaupō beat Taupiri
After two losses in as many weeks, Ōhaupō seal a comprehensive victory over Taupiri.
Te Awamutu Hyundai dealership solidifies position as industry leader
Rosetown Hyundai wins top award two years running.
Te Awamutu College First XV blazer presentations
"If you’re free on Saturdays, come down and support the lads.”
Fieldays announces Innovation Awards 2023 finalists
Across the three categories, the organisers chose 49 finalists.
Fieldays celebrates 55-year anniversary in 2023
The event will again have a careers hub, which includes a new feature this year.
Te Awamutu College student leaders keen to make an impression
Te Awamutu College leaders are enjoying their new challenges.
Waikato councils get behind rangatahi leadership programme
The two Hamilton programme participants are already eyeing future council positions.
Dogs to be banned at Waipā's Kakepuku maunga
New bylaw proposes some controversial changes.
Waikato royalists to honour new king with trees
Waikato councils will mark the coronation with special tree-planting events.
Club Rugby: Big bounceback for Te Awamutu Sports Premiers
Two big home wins over Morrinsville including a 55-14 romp for the top team.
Doug Semmens’ rugby ride
Semmens played one match for Waikato in 1987, against Canterbury in Christchurch.
Local man gives older model bikes a new lease on life
Finn Webster has dedicated his life to restoring the bikes he loves.
Cosgrove walking the Nullarbor for mental health
The former Te Awamutu Tyre & Tune Centre owner will walk over 1000km in less than a month.
Kāinga Ora hoping to build 32 new homes for those aged 55-plus
Kāinga Ora is looking to aid with the shortage of affordable housing in the district.
Dragon boat paddlers chuffed with NZ
The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the largest women’s sporting events in the world.
Kihikihi’s new playground opening on Saturday
Council spending millions on renewal and development of play spaces.
Anzac commemorations held across the district
The Te Awamutu RSA is also looking to connect to younger veterans and incorporate them.
Rugby: Surf's up for Ōhaupō
Ōhaupō Rugby Club remain top of division 1 after their unbeaten start to the season.
RSA hunt for information on Lance Corporal
The Te Awamutu RSA want to honour Cecil Richard Fisk but need more information.
Suspicious Kiwi Pies fire investigated
Suspicious fire temporarily closes iconic Te Awamutu bakery, two youths assisting police.