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![Excel expert loves working for Enrich Group](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Excel expert loves working for Enrich Group
Tanya Geldenhuys worked in several industries, Enrich job is her first for in non-profit.
!['Was excited to see her': Man clocked at 184km/h during trip to see girlfriend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Was excited to see her': Man clocked at 184km/h during trip to see girlfriend
The 20-year-old was in a rush to see his Taranaki girlfriend.
![Local elections 2022: Meet the Waikato Candidates events](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Local elections 2022: Meet the Waikato Candidates events
Find out where you can meet your local candidates and ask them the tough questions.
![Know your local candidates before you vote](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Know your local candidates before you vote
Figuring out who to vote for can be quite a big task but there are tools to help you.
![Council proposes retail, office and housing for Carter's Flat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Council proposes retail, office and housing for Carter's Flat
The area around Albert Street might soon undergo rezoning as part of Plan Change 19.
!['Brazen, gutless' vandals cost Waipā $1000 a week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Brazen, gutless' vandals cost Waipā $1000 a week
Community services manager says Cambridge vandalism has gotten worse.
![Police hunting those responsible for two ram raids in Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Police hunting those responsible for two ram raids in Waikato
Police in Waikato are hunting those responsible for two ram raid incidents in the area.
![Restoration climax](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Restoration climax
Next step in Climax 1317 project: Find a home to do restoration justice.
![Shakespeare ruined by amateur dramatic society](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Shakespeare ruined by amateur dramatic society
Amateur dramatic society turn genius tragedy into sad comedy.
![Waipā students treated to off-campus learning opportunity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Waipā students treated to off-campus learning opportunity
More than 280 students participated in a mass tree planting exercise near Whatawhata.
![Successful launch to predator-free campaign](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Successful launch to predator-free campaign
Predator Free Te Awamutu aims to get residents into backyard trapping.
![Four candidates to compete for Waipā mayoralty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Four candidates to compete for Waipā mayoralty
Mayor Jim Mylchreest up against Susan O'Regan, Chris Woodhams and Bernard Westerbaan.
![Investment in the future key to recovery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Investment in the future key to recovery
Christopher Luxon addresses key issues for a better future for New Zealand.
![Housing changes 'tragic' for Waipā](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Housing changes 'tragic' for Waipā
Waipā is being forced to increase housing density by dramatically relaxing planning rules.
![Spatial plan maps out Waipā's future](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Spatial plan maps out Waipā's future
Ahu Ake – Waipā Community Spatial Plan a blueprint for development over next 30+ years
![New Cambridge skatepark tipped to draw elite skaters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
New Cambridge skatepark tipped to draw elite skaters
Next steps expected to be new skateparks in Kihikihi and Pirongia
![Hamilton's Tai Wānanga wins second place in NZ Showquest competition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Hamilton's Tai Wānanga wins second place in NZ Showquest competition
Judges call the Hamilton students' effort a committed performance that was truly moving.
![Waipā joins HCC in calling for Three Waters Reform to be withdrawn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Waipā joins HCC in calling for Three Waters Reform to be withdrawn
The councils endorsed submissions to the select committee: "Can not support the reform."
![Few nominations as candidates urged to hand in paperwork early](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Few nominations as candidates urged to hand in paperwork early
As of yesterday, Waipā District Council only had four verified candidate nominations.
!['Extreme over-reaction': Son who killed father with claw hammer jailed for at least 11 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Extreme over-reaction': Son who killed father with claw hammer jailed for at least 11 years
Jack Kaea told a report writer having killed his father was "surreal" and he was sorry.
![Hosea Gear selects Coffin for East Coast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Hosea Gear selects Coffin for East Coast
Josh Coffin leaves king Country Rams to play for Ngāti Porou East Coast in Heartland comp.
![Waipā dog bylaw still open for feedback](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Waipā dog bylaw still open for feedback
Council staff will attend community events over the coming weeks to gather more feedback.
![Seven Enrich+ artists in line for award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Seven Enrich+ artists in line for award
Seven Te Awamutu artists made it to the annual IHC Art Awards semi-final.
![Marae o Taarewaanga launch Ōrākau book and documentary](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Marae o Taarewaanga launch Ōrākau book and documentary
Attack on Ōrākau documented in book and documentary by descendants.
![Waipā honours seven local legends on walks of fame](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Waipā honours seven local legends on walks of fame
Inductees are recognised for their accomplishments in sports, music and writing.
![Karāpiro sporting multi-talent becomes Special Olympics athlete leader](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Karāpiro sporting multi-talent becomes Special Olympics athlete leader
Special Olympian Jarrod Gilbert won snowboarding medals but will now compete as a swimmer.
![One person dead following crash near Te Awamutu](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
One person dead following crash near Te Awamutu
The crash involved a car and a van Paterangi Rd.
![Local artworks hanging with the best](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Local artworks hanging with the best
Local Enrich+ artists well represented in national IHC Art Awards semifinals.
![Facelift for historic bridge in the pipeline](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Facelift for historic bridge in the pipeline
The 117-year-old bridge was last painted in 1999-2000