Latest from Te Awamutu

Small town, big dreams: Te Awamutu's Walk of Fame
In a new series the Te Awamutu Courier looks at the stories behind the town's Walk of Fame

No sinking lid plans for pokies in Waipā
The decision was made at a Waipā District Council committee meeting.

Te Awamutu Paper Plus wins store of the year award
Te Awamutu Paper Plus owner Murray Green said he was "stunned" to receive the award.

Say cheese: CCTV cameras installed in Te Awamutu
It is part of a push by Waipā District Council to make the district a safer place.

Lifesaving move in Pirongia sees AED donated to Four Square
Organisers of the village's monthly market have been raising funds to purchase the device.

Dumped rubbish a nightmare for Te Awamutu charity shop
The problem affects many Te Awamutu charity stores.

Kihikihi festival to celebrate ukuleles
Kihikihi is set to come alive with concerts, workshops and busking.

Wearable arts a family affair for Waikato designers
Lisa Vanin, Sacha Mail and Jenny Jack are World of Wearable Art finalists.

Zigzag road markings raise questions in Te Awamutu
The lines highlight the pedestrian side islands and crossing points.

Vodafone lease up for renewal in Te Awamutu
At least two cellphone towers could be constructed, depending on if a lease is renewed.

Why the Rugby World Cup is driving push for new cell towers
Spark confirms new sites being built to help meet demand from this year's big event.

Helping new mums do their best for baby
Mum-to-mum partnership connects new mums with a local woman who will support them.

Te Awamutu initiative helps new mums thrive
Kaiāwhina connects mums with a woman who will support them in their postnatal journey.

Moon landing: Te Awamutu's claim to fame
It's 50 years since the Courier reported the moon landing. Was it the first to do so?

Village residents fight plans for Spark cell tower
Pirongia locals at odds over plans for cell tower in village.

Te Awamutu Boxing Academy gearing up to open
The academy has secured a building on Rickit Rd and is gearing up to open next month.

Teaching New Zealand Land Wars connects students to land and tīpuna
For the last 15 years Janene Allison has told the stories of the Land Wars to students.

Te Awamutu: Time to clean up 'dog's breakfast' carpark
Changes are in the pipeline for the carpark in The Warehouse Complex.

Te Awamutu Māori podcast clocks up 100 episodes
Taringa was launched after a conversation between two Te Wānanga o Aotearoa staff members.

Waipā mayor Jim Mylchreest seeking re-election
"I would be proud to be mayor for another three years."

One dead in Kawhia suspected shooting, three injured
One person has died and three others are injured after the incident south of Kawhia.

Multi-million dollar upgrade for Hamilton Airport
The work will take 12-18 months and completely refurbish the terminal.

Touchdown: Te Kawa farmer reflects on 70 years of flying
After 70 years of flying, Hugh Baxter has decided not to renew his pilot's licence.

The secret to eating super hot chillies
Justin Rummel endured 25 rounds eating fiery peppers to take the honours.

Her cousin was murdered, now beauty queen is speaking out
Making a change starts with one voice, says Te Awamutu beauty queen.

Opinion: Te Awamutu's band rotunda deserves a new home
Te Awamutu Courier editor Dean Taylor suggests his idea for the band rotunda.

Waipā riders call for horse and bridle trails
Residents want more horse trails, but Waipā District Council is making no promises.

Emma Dangen: Young Farmer of the Year finalist
Vet Emma Dangen represented Waikato/Bay of Plenty in the Young Farmer Grand Final.