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Just seven of 30 politicians who responded to a Good Local Media poll said they were comfortable with a three-year term for councils. Twenty thought going to four years was a better option, three were…
Just seven of 30 politicians who responded to a Good Local Media poll said they were comfortable with a three-year term for councils. Twenty thought going to four years was a better option, three were…
Some of Waipa’s newest residents are settling in just fine. A month after Bunker, Ōtepoti, Motupōhue and Māhutonga made history by becoming the first kākāpō to live on the mainland in almost 40 years, Department…
New All Black Cameron Roigard has returned to his first school. The halfback, 22, paid a Thursday visit to Karāpiro School before heading off to the World Cup. He brought back with him the card…
A move to lower the voting age for local body elections is getting mixed reviews from the region’s politicians. Local Government Minister Kieran McAnulty introduced the bill into Parliament on Wednesday last week – but…
The impact of Fonterra’s milk price forecast on the greater Waikato, which contributes about 23 per cent of the county’s milk supply, will be significant, a Waipā accountant says. Jarrod Godfrey, Associate Partner at Findex…
National is struggling to get positive engagement over its proposal to cut cell phone use in schools. The opposition announced last week that cell phone use at school would be banned to “help lift achievement…
Every step they take… DoC’s kākāpō “policeman” Petrus Hedman will be watching them. The newest arrivals at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, four kākāpō from the deep south, will be constantly monitored as they adapt to their…
The return of kākāpō to the North Island after a 40 year absence was a triumph for Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari and cooperating iwi. And the pride of Department of Conservation staff and National Kākāpō Recovery…
Janelle Ward first met a kākāpō in 2008 at Massey University and was in awe. “They are incredible birds, stunningly beautiful chunky, full of personality – and a face like an owl.” She has seen…
When Lizzy Stokes set out to help Kids in Need Waikato, she found support from both sides of the Tasman. Girls Guide Lizzy opted to support the organisation’s warmer winter campaign as part of her…
