Council considers deferring Long Term Plan due to repeal of Three Waters legislation
Other councils are also considering the Enhanced Annual Plan option.
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Waikato youth selected for New Zealand Youth Ministock team
Three local teenagers have been selected for the New Zealand team of six.
Te Awamutu rowers off to Twizel for Aon Maadi Regatta
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Nightmare for elm trees in Te Awamutu
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SH25A to close overnight next week
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Chiefs to face Brumbies in Melbourne on Sunday
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New year, new amenities, new rules for TA College
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Final surfacing works to close SH1 offramps at Rangiriri
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Young rider to be remembered with special Hampton Downs tribute
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Echo chambers and steaming craters for walkers
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Paeroa's wastewater plant upgrade gets closer
Hauraki District Council has signed the contracts for the project.
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Staff protest looming cuts to University of Waikato Library
People gathered at the University for a protest against proposed cost cuts.
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Waikato Rugby loses two local legends
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Record turnout for Hamilton's big week of art and performance
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