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Chamber combats ram raiders 

A Te Awamutu committee is being formed to address ram raid issues. In 14 months, Te Awamutu’s Noel Leeming has been ramraided three times. The company has previously  declined to comment The News about the…

Te Awamutu vaccination site goes mobile

Taking vaccinations to where they are most needed is the driver behind Waikato DHB’s Te Awamutu community vaccination clinic transitioning from a fixed, to a mobile service, and the team has a parting gift for…

A night on patrol

Last Thursday was Te Awamutu patrol coordinator Johanna Tong’s first-time riding in CommSafe’s new patrol car. CommSafe act as the eyes and ears of the police with their community patrols and CCTV monitoring. Trustee Chris…

Legal twist in council sacking

The vote of a single councillor when Waikato Regional Council chair Russ Rimmington got rolled this week prompted his suggestion it would result in a judicial review. Rimmington was dumped by an 8-6 margin on…

A career like no other

A background which includes netball, police, policy making, and support work is part of the legacy that led Karen Scott to become the chief executive of Enrich Group. Scott, who lives in Cambridge with husband…

Looking ahead to disability reform

New Zealand’s disability sector is about to be overhauled and Enrich Group chief executive Karen Scott says she is cautiously optimistic for the change. “There is a lot of choice taken away in the current…

Together again

Tuesday was a special day for Te Awamutu Community Board members – it was the first time in nine months that the board had met in person. Upon mention of the fact, Cr Lou Brown…

On the beat: Talking toxic relationships

Continuing on from my column last week about family harm, I intend to break down some of the reasons behind why sometimes it’s difficult to leave a relationship and explain about toxic relationships. Last week…

Kihikihi community open day 

An open day in Kihikihi hosted by the Te Awamutu Maori Women’s Welfare League last Sunday was welcomed as a return to normal by visiting members of the community. The event, held on Turata Reserve,…

Local meets central 

National Party MPs have met with Waipā councillors to discuss local issues, including the three waters reform. Simon Watts (North Shore) and Barbara Kuriger (Taranaki-King Country) met mayor Jim Mylchreest, councillor Lou Brown and chief…

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