Latest from Te Awamutu

Local barbershop to provide education
Barbershop expands to three locations plus plans for education, all within 2.5 years.

Pirongia grand finalist pipped by brother-in-law
Pirongia's Chris Poole beaten in Young Farmer of the Year by brother-in-law Tim Dangen.

RD6 Te Awamutu team AgriKidsNZ champions
Teamwork key to success for AgriKidsNZ champions from RD6 Te Awamutu.

Book highlights meat sector contribution to economy
Meeting Change tells story of 100 years of New Zealand's red meat industry.

Council needs to address iwi aspirations, says mayoral contender
Susan O'Regan wants to make capacity building for mana whenua a priority

Bawdy play's first outing a tour-de-force
Classic Roman tale adapted for stage by Michael Hurst

Cattle breeders battle it out on the bowling mat
Friendly rivalry on bowling mat between cattle breeder clubs.

Prisoners building new quarters after riot
New parts of prison are being constructed by inmates after a riot 18 months ago.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Apakura host first Matariki event
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Apakura get behind Matariki celebrations.

WoolWorks commits $2.4m to support new industry good organisation
WoolWorks invests in industry good group Wool Impact Ltd

Regional council grants $2m to four predator control projects
Pest control efforts protect plants, animals and threatened ecosystems.

Human resource adviser always has the community at heart
Enrich Group HR lead Janet Steffert says her current work is the highlight of her career.

Two-term councillor throws hat into mayoral ring
Susan O'Regan is standing for mayor of Waipā on the basis that it's "time for change".

Waipā councillor joins race for mayoralty
Second-term councillor Susan O'Reagan has announced she will be standing for mayor.

Zion and Habitat for Humanity providing affordable homes
ZION Church looking to build community by building affordable homes.

First Pink Ribbon Breakfast a success for Altrusa
Altrusa club's venture into Pink Breakfast event a success

Te Ara Wai – it's a mighty local journey
Free self-guided tour of culturally significant sites throughout the district.

Chris looking to continue winning ways
Waikato Bay of Plenty FMG Young Farmer of the Year Chris Poole has a point to prove

Dog fight looms as Waipā considers dog ban from Kakepuku maunga
Waipā District Council proposes changes to dog bylaw seeking early feedback for draft law.

Plenty of Matariki celebration and learning opportunities for mighty Waikato whānau as well as visitors
National acknowledgement of the Māori new year with a new public holiday on June 24.

Seeing Platinum Queen the highlight of visit
Royal photographer goes around the World for Platinum Jubilee.

Novel fundraiser for Life Education programme
Waipā-King Country Life Education trustees come up with novel fundraiser.

Passing-out parade for Enrich+ city cadets
Building support through volunteering, leisure activities and socialising

Family battle for FMG Young Farmer of the Year title
Brothers-in-law to go head-to-head in FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final .

Affordable storage space for those who need it
Paul and Jody are offering affordable storage options for those who need them.

Art auction to raise funds for Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari kākāpō
Mediums include photography, paintings, ceramics, sculpture and a contemporary tukutuku.

Dog owners advised to look out for toxic algae
Algal bloom identified in Lake Ngā Roto.

Memorial a site of peace and prosperity
Apakura Memorial Kohatu a sign of peace and prosperity.

Wansbones stepping back from accounting firm
GW Accountants have sold their business to Hamilton-based accounting firm Initiom Limited.