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![The Waikato Hunt is in the dog house - in a good way](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
The Waikato Hunt is in the dog house - in a good way
“Our kennels had been at their Fencourt Road location in Cambridge since 1968."
![Piarere roundabout project moves to next stage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Piarere roundabout project moves to next stage
Work on the Piarere roundabout is on schedule.
![Auckland to Hamilton motorists told to avoid expressway this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Auckland to Hamilton motorists told to avoid expressway this weekend
Long delays are expected on the Waikato Expressway for the next few weeks.
![Historic South Waikato active space sees glorious revival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Historic South Waikato active space sees glorious revival
Tīrau Domain project recognised at the recent Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards.
![Waikato Chamber of Commerce expands to South Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Waikato Chamber of Commerce expands to South Waikato
Chamber CEO said there was lots of interest from local business owners for connections.
![Piarere safety improvements in final stages](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Piarere safety improvements in final stages
The Hickey Road intersection of SH1 has been known for road deaths and serious injuries.
![Action-packed line-up of Waikato winners](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Action-packed line-up of Waikato winners
Winners have been chosen in the Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards.
![South Waikato deputy mayor steps down](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
South Waikato deputy mayor steps down
The new deputy is rumoured to be a future mayoral contestant.
![State Highway 1 re-opens after serious Waikato crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
State Highway 1 re-opens after serious Waikato crash
Three people were taken to hospital, two in a serious condition.
![Waikato amongst the top regions for tourism spending](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Waikato amongst the top regions for tourism spending
Waikato is in the top areas in New Zealand where visitors spend their money.
![Construction of key $40 million roundabout at Piarere gets underway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Construction of key $40 million roundabout at Piarere gets underway
A site blessing was held this week on the dangerous Waikato intersection.
![Te Kauwhata wine company takes top honours in Waikato Business Awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Te Kauwhata wine company takes top honours in Waikato Business Awards
Annual Waikato Business Awards winners have been announced.
![Drone takes rook: Eye in the sky helps in fight against pest bird](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Drone takes rook: Eye in the sky helps in fight against pest bird
Surveillance by drone helps to locate nests so targeted control can be carried out.
![Special scholarship launches for South Waikato residents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Special scholarship launches for South Waikato residents
South Waikato Investment Fund Trust launched a scholarship supporting tertiary study.
![Tīrau chicken farmer makes changes for climate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Tīrau chicken farmer makes changes for climate
Jeff Collings is working hard to decarbonise his 130,000-bird farm.
![Fonterra's Tīrau site receives multi-million dollar investment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Fonterra's Tīrau site receives multi-million dollar investment
The investment allows the factory to produce lactose, a more profitable product.
![South Waikato locals spread the word that they love living in the district](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
South Waikato locals spread the word that they love living in the district
New signs show Tokoroa, Putāruru, Tīrau, and Arapuni in a new light.