In 1956, Kihikihi man Tony Kay in played the first Gold Cup - and so did Prince Philip.

In its 31 years, the Trek Fundraiser has donated over $14 million to Kiwi kids.

Attendees had just five minutes to talk to councillors about the long term plan.

Students and motorists congest Alexandra Street during peak school times.

The charity car rally fund raises for children, schools and communities in need.

Tipa Mahuta gave a strong speech in support of Maori wards at a recent council meeting.

When Gary Carter was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes he didn't know what the disease was.

When the business she worked for liquidated, Amie Jefferies decided to open her own salon.

Te Awamutu Menz Shed members had made all the toys from wood.

Noah Steiner started working at Dave Gibson Locksmith and Gunshop six years ago.

Hamilton was the last stop on the Six60 Saturdays tour.

Soochi drink is jam-packed with functional ingredients such as collagen.

Six60 will be the first to headline and perform at Claudelands Oval.

Kihikihi is a small village south of Te Awamutu and there's plenty to do there.

The new block includes two classrooms, withdraw spaces and a kitchen.

The DEXA bone density scanner is a low radiation machine that measures bone density.

Around 5000 people headed out to for the Kāwhia Kai Festival.

The Kāwhia Kai Festival is on this weekend, explore the area while you're there.

Ruby and Amy Webb will have a stall at the Pirongia Market this weekend.

Pirongia Village might be small but its jam-packed with things to do and see.

Storyteller Eatery and Bar - a place to tell stories and leave with more.

National MP hopes prison rioters get justice.

More than 300 local families received a Christmas hamper filled with treats and presents.

Getting a new playground was a project taken on by Kāwhia Community Projects Trust.

Lexie Ellise got home from the gym to find her Christmas lights had been ripped or cut.

There were nine floats in the first ever Kāwhia Christmas Parade this week.

Hollie Peterson wanted to run off stage but went on to win the Beach Hop pageant.

Hotel Kitty Boutique Cattery has been designed to feel and look like a luxury hotel.

Te Awamutu Intermediate and Puahue School both came home with multiple awards.

Department of Conservation dog handlers are spending the week sweeping for pests.

Twelve clubs travelled to compete in the Te Awamutu Special Olympics T1 Swimming Event.

An alleged dangerous driver was found and stopped on Arawata St.

The Operation Christmas Hampers team started their food drive this week.

Resolution Retreats has been named New Zealand's best wellness retreat.

Two friends have joined forces to open Niche, a new homewares, gifts and décor shop.

A woman was bitten by a dog during arrest.

The Market Day challenged business students to run their own shop.

Armed Offenders Squad seen on Waikeria Rd.

Carolyn Farrell was born in Maine but moved to NZ after meeting husband Des, a serviceman.

The sheep carcass has been left in the paddock for nearly two weeks.

Children from Kids Zone holiday programme spent a day with Te Awamutu RDA.

Skin Day and Beauty Spa's old location was hidden behind another business.

National, Labour, Act and New Conservative candidates spoke at the meeting.

Lillie celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family at Windy Ridge Function Centre.

For Te Awamutu Brass Band's Christmas fundraiser to go ahead they need a truck.

A class at Pekerau School feature in the new promotional video for the Ōkupu app.

Concerns about the speed limit along Lyon St have risen after a vehicle incident.

Of the 53 that attended the day at Mahoe Medical, 18 were classed as high needs.

The new space that KLB & Hair is now in was formerly the Antique House.

Valerie El-Gamel re-registered as a nurse to open her lymphatic drainage clinic.

One Pirongia School student finished second overall at the Waikato Science Fair.

Judith Collins attended a farmers' meeting in Te Mawhai to announce a health policy.

A cupcake tower, friends, family and a pink tiara were all a part of Audrey's big day.

Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce's held their first ever event for Te Awamutu business women

Pickle, Peach & Plum has been started by three sisters who all strive to be waste-free.

It came five months late, but The Colab Store Queenstown finally opened earlier this month

This is the second year that Rosetown Funeral Home has hosted a Pink Ribbon Breakfast.

Waipā District Council hope that tours of the recycling sorting centre will educate.

Kihikihi's new open community pantry provides pathway for struggling families.

A Courier Post worker was hit by a reversing vehicle on Te Awamutu's main street.

Te Awamutu charity Loving Arms has helped nearly 700 families since starting in 2014.

Megan Foulke's is still getting used to her new hair but is glad she did it for the cause.

The Te Awamutu Riding for Disabled are looking for more volunteers to join them.

A new documentary and booklet, Ka Aowhia Te Rangi, recalls 1864 attack on Rangiaowhia.

Te Awamutu helped raise $1200 for Zoe Anderson and Leukemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand.

Over 16km of pipes will be installed during stage two of Te Awamutu water supply project.

St Patrick's Catholic School students win multiple awards from The Great Pumpkin Carnival.

Cato's Potatoes and Garlic has a new name and more vegetables to offer.

On Friday Windy Ridge Function Centre is hosting the grand opening of its new tapas bar

School went back on Monday this week and Te Awamutu students were happy.

Moving to alert level 2 means that Resolution Retreats can start operating again.

A vehicle heading towards Hamilton from Te Awamutu has lost control and crashed.

Pirongia Clydesdale cafe is now a space for children to learn and play.

One local even tried to make a list of where the bears were to post on a community page.

Te Awamutu Community Menz Shed recently held an open day to show the public what they do.