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Finn family magic in Pirongia
A concert by any of the Finns is about entertainment, fun and crowd participation.

Remote lakes to get restoration work
Two remote lakes south of Kawhia Harbour are to benefit from restoration work.

Ecological restoration at Mataharu Wetland gets a boost
Native plants, birds and fish at Matahuru Wetland have won a $84,000 grant.

Election to replace Beef + Lamb chairman
A director election will be held for Beef + Lamb NZs Northland electoral district.

New Waipa district newspaper launches
The new Waipa Post brings back the Te Awamutu Couriers original masthead title.

Farmers recall Jim Anderton's effectiveness as Minister of Agriculture
Farmers will remember Jim Anderton as a pragmatist who got things done.

Artists and neighbours exhibit their work
Neighbours derive artistic inspiration from nature.

Te Awamutu neighbours showcase art
The pair formed a friendship after becoming neighbours three years ago.

Maccas swaps a can for a cheeseburger
Some McDonalds will offer a cheeseburger for a can of food to boost Hamilton food bank.

Te Awamutu: Swap a can of food for a cheeseburger
Between 10.30am and 10.30pm donate a can of food and get a cheeseburger in return.

Te Awamutu: Surgery leads to business idea for Cara Tate
Last Saturday she opened a candle studio/shop called Candles by Cara.

Te Awamutu throws Grant Fox plenty of questions
'Foxy' didn't dodge anything asked by MC James McOnie or guests.

Wools of NZ strategies for the future
Grower shareholders from around the country attended the Wools of New Zealand AGM.

Ngahinapouri farmer new chair at DairyNZ
Ngahinapouri farmer Jim van der Poel is the new chairman of DairyNZ.

Te Awamutu Sports' riders fly at Oceanias
Te Awamutu Sports' riders were among New Zealand's star performers.

Te Awamutu: ZB Homes heads the Top 50 index
ZB Homes has become the first ever construction business to take the top honour.

Water charges for shared connections under scrutiny
Waipa District Councillors will decide how to recover the cost of water without meters.

Te Awamutu: New park facilities well underway
Council is hoping the park will be completed by Christmas.

Te Awamutu: Helping man's best friend to protect the kiwi
Te Awamutu's Alisha Hobbs wants to decrease the number of kiwi fatalities by dogs.

Failed piggery directors convicted, fined
Two former directors of a failed piggery operation have been convicted and fined

Which Mayor will be the Pumpkin King in 2018?
Hauraki District Mayor John Tregidga has been challenged to grow a giant pumpkin.

Norwood NZ Rural Sport awards entries open
Norwood New Zealand Rural Sports Awards is now accepting nominations.

A big sticky problem
Part of Ngahape road was closed for hours yesterday after molasses was spilt from a truck.

Artist paints 25 faces of Te Awamutu
The exhibition is this weekend at the Te Awamutu Library Community Room.

Te Awamutu: Check out new Te Ara Kihikihi trail
The public is invited to an opening event this Saturday from 10am to noon.

Te Awamutu man turns health around
"I'm only 55 years old - halfway through my life. I want to live to see grandchildren."

Te Awamutu: Sam Gaze named Sportsman of the Year
"It's been an amazing couple of days. I'm over the moon."

Bala Tikkisetty: Cultivate with care after the big wet
Farmers are currently cultivating their paddocks for pasture or crop rotation.

Michaela Walmsley: Watch out for heat stroke
Here are a few reminders of common problems over the warmer months.