New Cambridge skatepark tipped to draw elite skaters
Next steps expected to be new skateparks in Kihikihi and Pirongia
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Hamilton's Tai Wānanga wins second place in NZ Showquest competition
Judges call the Hamilton students' effort a committed performance that was truly moving.
Hillcrest High band takes honours in local rock quest
Judge praises awesome songs, great instrumentation, hits, builds, dynamics and riffs.
Waipā District Council may apply for better-off funding
Despite opposing the Three Waters Reform, council took the first step to apply for funds.
Waipā joins HCC in calling for Three Waters Reform to be withdrawn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
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
Jack Kaea told a report writer having killed his father was "surreal" and he was sorry.
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
Council staff will attend community events over the coming weeks to gather more feedback.
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
Attack on Ōrākau documented in book and documentary by descendants.
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
Special Olympian Jarrod Gilbert won snowboarding medals but will now compete as a swimmer.
One person dead following crash near Te Awamutu
The crash involved a car and a van Paterangi Rd.
Local artworks hanging with the best
Local Enrich+ artists well represented in national IHC Art Awards semifinals.
Facelift for historic bridge in the pipeline
The 117-year-old bridge was last painted in 1999-2000
Consecutive Waipā Cup wins for College
Cambridge first XV held scoreless in Friday night's Waipā Cup clash at Pirongia Domain.
Three Waters Reform: Waipā mayor demands better reform
Waipā District Council wants local voices to be heard in Wellington.
Local barbershop to provide education
Barbershop expands to three locations plus plans for education, all within 2.5 years.
Pirongia grand finalist pipped by brother-in-law
Pirongia's Chris Poole beaten in Young Farmer of the Year by brother-in-law Tim Dangen.
RD6 Te Awamutu team AgriKidsNZ champions
Teamwork key to success for AgriKidsNZ champions from RD6 Te Awamutu.
Book highlights meat sector contribution to economy
Meeting Change tells story of 100 years of New Zealand's red meat industry.
Council needs to address iwi aspirations, says mayoral contender
Susan O'Regan wants to make capacity building for mana whenua a priority
Bawdy play's first outing a tour-de-force
Classic Roman tale adapted for stage by Michael Hurst
Cattle breeders battle it out on the bowling mat
Friendly rivalry on bowling mat between cattle breeder clubs.
Prisoners building new quarters after riot
New parts of prison are being constructed by inmates after a riot 18 months ago.
Goalkeepers shine as Te Awamutu and Melville draw
Matariki weekend had an eventful round of football matches for Te Awamutu AFC
Building Our Future Together – Te Whakarewa o Nga Tirohanga Whānau
Baha'i hui to build a future together.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Apakura host first Matariki event
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Apakura get behind Matariki celebrations.
WoolWorks commits $2.4m to support new industry good organisation
WoolWorks invests in industry good group Wool Impact Ltd
Regional council grants $2m to four predator control projects
Pest control efforts protect plants, animals and threatened ecosystems.
Human resource adviser always has the community at heart
Enrich Group HR lead Janet Steffert says her current work is the highlight of her career.