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Season messages

Rev Jennie Savage Vicar, St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Cambridge Many take a journey over Christmas and the summer, to have a holiday, or to visit family or friends. Sometimes they have been long planned, postponed,…

Safety message on the water

Water safety agencies are calling on people to take care on the Waikato River this summer, particularly around dams and lakes in the Waipā and South Waikato districts. Water Safety New Zealand statistics showed 287…

Community comes first

The church leader who helped drive a $10 million affordable housing project is the Te Awamutu News person of the year for 2024, and speaks to senior writer Chris Gardner. Zion People church pastor Phil…

Future proofing the farm

“That eel has been here longer than I have,” says Judge Valley Dairies farmer John Hayward. “That’s exciting,” Hayward told the audience he welcomed onto his Judge Rd, Roto-o-Rangi, farm near Te Awamutu for a…

Plume Plotter data debated

Paewira Energy-from-Waste project director Adam Fletcher says he is not surprised or concerned by a computer model showing the enormous extent of the proposed Te Awamutu plant’s plume. Lobby group Don’t Burn Waipā released what…

Council’s stance criticised

The man behind the plan to build a waste to energy plant in Te Awamutu has spoken out against Waipā District Council’s objection to the project. Global Contracting Solutions managing director Craig Tuhoro took to…

Coromandel says no deal

Thames-Coromandel District Council has voted not to sign the non-binding Waikato Water Done Well agreement exploring establishing a joint Waikato council-controlled organisation to deliver water services. Ōtorohanga and Taupo district council has voted to sign…

Wintec announces reprieve

Wintec has back tracked on plans to close several of its courses and lay off staff following a public outcry from the arts community and the regions. Wintec is a business division of Te Pūkenga,…

Trailer blazers

A pair of gigantic trailers nearly 15 times the capacity of the average trailer made their way from King Country agricultural manufacturer Giltrap Ag to a new home last week. Giltrap Ag area manager Tony…

Festival founder signs off

Alan Milton was widely known for his kindness, his steady hold on a principled life and his unwavering sense of service. He is also someone who will leave an indelible mark on this community. His…

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