Today The News introduces the 23 candidates who are running for mayor or a seat on the Waipā District Council. At a time when convincing people to stand – or remain on council – may have never been harder we acknowledge those who have spent $200 and put their hand up. Now it’s your turn to be involved – and to start thinking about who to vote for. Look for more on the forthcoming local body elections every week or online.
Waipā councillors appeared to be closer – if not close – to naming a successor for chief executive Garry Dyet this week. They were to meet at Karāpiro today (Wednesday) – after this edition went…
The first ceremonial sod in what will be the country’s next sports hall of fame has been turned. It paves the way for what will be an 1800 square metre addition to the Grassroots Trust…
Waipā District Council staff talked about the vision applied in establishing one of the region’s booming industrial estates – but the major issue for some last week was a roundabout. About 60 business leaders gathered…
Like many for whom Anzac Day brings family into sharp focus, Len Hatwell’s thoughts turn at this time to the trials faced by his forebears. The Te Awamutu man’s uncle Frank, or Frances Aloysius Ligouri…
