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Have your concerns for your community factored in to decisions on local development.
Waikato's $2.875 billion plan for post-Covid 19 future
The Waikato has put forward a multimillion-dollar list of projects to boost the economy.
Walkers and hikers flout rules at Waikato locations
Landowners spot people visiting Bridal Veil Falls and Mt Karioi.
RSA frozen meals granted essential status
Priority for frozen meals to those struggling to cook for themselves.
Creatives asked to think outside the box.
Creative Communities funders looking for innovative projects.
Call to Te Awamutu to boost much needed blood stocks
The New Zealand Blood Service is putting a call out to Te Awamutu donors, new and old.
Welfare helpline working: Don't bypass the system
People warned to use official lines to help those in need.
Hold off lighting outdoor fires during the COVID-19 lock-down
New Zealand Fire Service warns against lighting outdoor fires during the lock-down
New law allows councils to meet via video link
Government passes law under urgency so councils can continue democratically.
Kidney donor tried to help a friend but saved a stranger
Te Awamutu woman with genetic kidney disease inspires life-saving donation to a stranger.
Dry spell takes toll on Waikato
City and district councils ramp up restrictions on outdoor water use.
Lift-off for Nike Smoke
New Zealand's largest amateur built rocket successfully launched at Orini.
What a blast! Countdown on for amateur rocket launch
"It really is rocket science," say team who built the NASA replica in a shed.
Multiple fire crews tackle large Te Awamutu rubbish blaze
Water tankers from other centres needed to help firefighters.
Volcanologists ascent Mount Pirongia
PhD student Oliver McLeod leads volcanologists on Mt Pirongia field trip.
Volunteers restore native birdlife to Mt Pirongia
New kōkako chicks banded as part of restoration programme on Mt Pirongia
Future farming leader awarded scholarship
Pirongia farmer and AgFirst consultant Phil Weir awarded 1 of 5 Nuffield Scholarships.
Wild beer home-brewer best in New Zealand
Belgian style wild beers win over home-brew judges.
Locking goodness into the soil
Locally made phosphate fertiliser better for the environment.
Injured driver pulled from truck
The road will be closed for some time to allow for the truck to be removed.
Christmas Float Parade a 'true community day'
"It was a real joy to see so many children enjoying the parade."
Cilka's Journey continues WWII story
Te Awamutu born best-selling author Heather Morris speaks of second book at public event.
One hurt as truck rolls in Waikato crash
The truck is blocking the road in both directions.
Lovelock legacy lives on through trust
How a gift to Jack Lovelock at the 1936 Olympics is linked to town's future sports stars.
Private school helps students battle vaping
Waikato school is helping teenagers quit nicotine addiction after being exposed to vaping.
Why Te Awamutu bodybuilders are so successful
Exceptional results for local body builders at nationals.
Wreaths will be laid by the council across the district
Resistance, Resilience, Remembrance exhibition at new Te Ara Wai gallery.
Remembering the New Zealand Land Wars
District taking a different approach to marking the event this year.
The small Waikato school whose first students were militia kids
Very few schools have such a close association with the troubled early history of NZ.