Carla McNeil is being recognised for her work to help children with learning differences.

Amy Fuller was determined to still do Halloween despite Covid-19 restrictions.

Some businesses able to open again with move to step 2 of alert level 3.

Concerns due to Te Awamutu's local outbreak of Covid-19 still however loom.

A new framework to manage Covid-19 will come into play with better vaccination rates.

Nearly 70 per cent of Waipā's eligible population is fully vaccinated.

There are two new Covid-19 cases in Te Awamutu and locations of interests have been added.

A Loving Arms fundraiser will coincide with International Day of Eradicating Poverty.

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Te Awamutu swaps out small office for a fit-for-purpose premises

Just two people are left on the Te Awamutu Toy Library committee.

A month ago under 17 per cent of the districts eligible population were vaccinated

Three of Te Awamutu's eateries are the founding participants of the culinary event.

A familiar face in Te Awamutu has opened a cosmetic store here

Corban and Charlotte Mitchell used some of their lockdown time to collect rubbish

A sense of normality in Te Awamutu is in the air with the move to Delta level 2.

Under alert level 3 some businesses can begin operating again, these are some of them.

Small business owners have yet again had to shut their doors to customers.

The National Summer Games will be held in Hamilton later this year

Local business gives generous donation to Waipā King Country Life Education Trust auction

La Leche League Te Awamutu's Big Latch On event has been running for almost two decades.

Te Awamutu's Rebecca Petch was outstanding today in her quarter-final races in Tokyo.

Christopher Gerard Vila was overwhelmed by his win at the Dairy Industry Awards.

Up to 600 local farmers and tradies joined the nationwide protest last week.

Halter's system helps farmers move and manage their cows

Ric Awburn grew tired of ballcock arms constantly breaking, so he invented SpringArm.

In its opening week, F45 Te Awamutu classes have been full to the brim.

Graeme Muir wants people to realise the seriousness of bowel cancer in New Zealand.

Inflammatory bowel disease sufferers often fear they'll have an accident in public.

Nurses and hospital assistants from Matariki Hospital joined the nationwide strike.

Leigh Gleeson says working at Waikeria Prison was challenging on all fronts.

Four people have died on Waipā roads in the past 48 hours.

Impressions Childcare Centre in Pirongia raised over $400 for Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand.

Prep Ahead helps families get cooked family meals on the table quicker and easier.

Sanders Pharmacy were recognised for their Covid-19 response.

The house names at Te Awamutu College have been in place for at least 85 years.

The ceremony in Pirongia began with a silent march.

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

Lisa May Oxenham was on the 9am Air NZ flight the day the travel-bubble open.

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.