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Te Aroha Domain House now open for beauty business
Domain House Beauty celebrated its opening with an Open Home on December 4.
Waikato Christmas parades cancelled
A lot of Waikato Christmas parade organisers cancelled the events due to Covid-19.
Just 7102 more jabs will get Māori whānau to 90pc
Vax push targets communities across the region with a focus on the young
Headon Stadium re-opens as Headon Events Centre
The Matamata sport facility is now ready after Covid and flooring issued delayed opening.
Transport subsidy scheme for disabled comes to Matamata
People with disabilities in Matamata-Piako will now receive easier transport options.
'It's not on': Waikato councils outraged by Three Waters mandate
'A sad day for local democracy' as council submissions are ignored
Waikato leaders' call to arms to get the vax before summer
Waikato towns are gearing up for the nationwide initiative to push up vaccination numbers.
Funding boost will get Hauraki Rail Trail back on track
Tourism Minister has just confirmed $650,000 funding for four Great Rides cycle trails.
Vaping retailer Shosha wants border exemption to open more shops in Waikato
Vaping considered essential service provider as it supports smoking cessation programmes.
Melville Primary hosts special parents and teacher day
The primary school approached Pacific Island Trust K'aute Pasifika for pop-up jab clinic.
Piako planting protects life-supporting capacity of freshwater
Scheme is part of government's $1.2 billion Jobs for Nature programme
Three Waters Reform divides Waikato councils
Most councils take a mild stance towards reform, but some voices ask for stronger position
Temporary indoor pool solution for Matamata in sight
Matamata-Piako District Council is looking into a solution to last at least 10 years.
Trespassers inspire couple to start festival
Self-invited visitors taking pictures with cherry blossoms lead to the spring celebration.
Popular Morrinsville green space to be made future proof
Matamata-Piako District Council is taking a fresh look at Morrinsville's 'The Rec'.
Cherry blossom festival brings visitors to the district
The Cherry Blossom Festival at English Cherry Tree Manor in Tamahere is back.
Eight 'staff wellbeing' complaints laid against high school
Worksafe has not yet visited the school due to the Delta Covid-19 outbreak.
Waikato councils close most facilities and services
Councils across the district prepared for the new lockdown after the latest outbreak.
Expressway works mean overnight detours likely for months
High productivity and over-dimension vehicles unable to use town bridge.
SH29 Kaimai Range closed overnight Sunday August 29
Road users are advised to plan their travel outside the planned closure where possible.
Matamata pool to be made earthquake safe
While work on the covered walkway is underway, the future of squash club still unknown.
Matamata Swim Zone receives covered walkway
While the indoor pool is closed to await roof removal, outdoor users get comfort upgrade.
Waipa win first Waikato district lacrosse tournament
Waikato Lacrosse held its first district tournament for U15 girls last weekend
Manhunt for dangerous suspect who fled police after crashing into vehicle
Eagle helicopter joins midnight hunt.
Te Poi School digs in with shovel ready restoration project
Waiomou Stream a shovel ready project for which regional council received govt funding.
Te Aroha Domain House gets a new life supporting mineral spas
The massage and beauty arm will move into Domain House to meet increasing demand.
'Frenzied attack': Man jailed 16 years for killing partner, injuring baby on Xmas Eve
Michelle Hurinui was the mother of six children, including the injured toddler.
Question mark over future of Matamata pool
The $1.5 million roof job could escalate into a project costing more than twice as much
Matamata farm Jersey Girl Organics offers a different taste
Jersey Girl Organics is trying to stick out in the multi-million dollar milk industry.
Recycling services suspended to some and others on final warning
Nappies, rotten food, dog poo and garden waste some of the things put out for recycling.
Grand master has dedicated his life to tae kwon do - and he is still learning
John Feast is the head of four Tae Kwon Do schools in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
Matamata Christmas murder: Man admits killing partner, injuring baby
Paraki Edwards' partner Michelle Kayla Hurinui was found dead on Christmas Eve.
Matamata indoor pool closed due to risk in case of earthquake
Support system that holds the roof doesn't meet today's building code for earthquakes.