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![Future farming leader awarded scholarship](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Wild beer home-brewer best in New Zealand
Belgian style wild beers win over home-brew judges.
![Locking goodness into the soil](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Locking goodness into the soil
Locally made phosphate fertiliser better for the environment.
![Injured driver pulled from truck](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
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'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Cilka's Journey continues WWII story
Te Awamutu born best-selling author Heather Morris speaks of second book at public event.
![Private school helps students battle vaping](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
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.
![Tributes flow for local rugby legend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Tributes flow for local rugby legend
Former Te Awamutu court registrar a great rugby player, real good coach and a great bloke.
![Jamie's a top gardener](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Jamie's a top gardener
Te Awamutu boy wins the Central North Island Budding Young Gardener title.
![Pirongia Craft Day in its 41st year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Pirongia Craft Day in its 41st year
The event is firmly focused on home-made and home-grown crafts, food and entertainment.
![Cambridge initiative urges people to buy locally](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Cambridge initiative urges people to buy locally
The initiative promotes retailers competing with chain stores and large supermarkets.
![Physician associates push for greater recognition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Physician associates push for greater recognition
"It is less stressful than being a doctor, but I still get to help people."
![Te Awamutu designer making waves on national runway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Te Awamutu designer making waves on national runway
Sophie Ward last week showcased nine outfits at New Zealand Fashion Week.
![Cambridge's Gourmet Delicious supreme winner at Waipā Networks Business Awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Cambridge's Gourmet Delicious supreme winner at Waipā Networks Business Awards
Gourmet Delicious provides professional catering services across the greater Waikato area.
![Ed's taking up tap dancing ... at 90](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Ed's taking up tap dancing ... at 90
Ed Clarke is proving you're never too old to try something new.
![Culinary Cambridge serves up week of foodie events](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Culinary Cambridge serves up week of foodie events
A vineyard tour, cheese night and latte art 'throwdown' are some of the events.
![Help make real change for those with cancer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Help make real change for those with cancer
Theme recognises that every dollar helps make hard times easier for Kiwis with cancer
![Te Awamutu Community Board tackling town parking](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Te Awamutu Community Board tackling town parking
Community Board wants to improve parking availability and habits in Te Awamutu.
![Top building apprentices announced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Top building apprentices announced
The skills shortage in the building industry means an apprenticeship is highly valued.
![New chief executive to lead Primary ITO](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
New chief executive to lead Primary ITO
Experienced education leader Nigel Philpott will join Primary ITO as chief executive.
![Federated Farmers say Kiwis lead the way in low-emission farming](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Federated Farmers say Kiwis lead the way in low-emission farming
Feds say New Zealand is much better at low-emissions farming than other countries.
![Tail paint out-heat detection in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Tail paint out-heat detection in
Automated heat detection system replaces tail paint on Ōtorohanga dairy farm.
![Lime e-scooters appear in Te Awamutu](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Lime e-scooters appear in Te Awamutu
Two were left parked outside ZB Homes on Bond Rd during the weekend.