Scout camp number 50
For more than half a century, an adventure camp at Piopio has played a key role in ensuring generations of young New Zealanders are prepared. While the world has changed during this time, the fundamental…
For more than half a century, an adventure camp at Piopio has played a key role in ensuring generations of young New Zealanders are prepared. While the world has changed during this time, the fundamental…
After a tough time, farmers appear to be on solid ground, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the rural real estate market is due to boom… or bust, as Jon Rawlinson discovered. Improved profitability, strong meat…
As selection to compete for Waikato at the Eventing Championship is on the line, Easter’s Kihikihi Horse Trials is the next hurdle to clear for some of New Zealand’s best up-and-coming equestrians. Riders from Ōtorohanga…
The masters of shearing and woolhandling have been crowned in Masterton. Regarded as the pinnacle of the sport, this year’s Golden Shears also included the World Championships. While Northland’s Toa Henderson defended his Golden Shears…
Former Ōtorohanga district councillor and property owner Robert Prescott has questioned the timing of pump activation during recent flooding in the town. Prescott says he contacted the council as the storm began to pick up…
New overnight security staff members have been enlisted into the ranks at Te Kūiti Hospital, propping up a controversial security model, but safety concerns among unions remain. In May, Health NZ (Te Whatu Ora) rolled…
Waitomo mayor John Robertson says data showing Waitomo youngsters are not moving as much as others in the Waikato is a surprise. Robertson said the district council is keen to address a Sport Waikato report…
A road named after a railway station closed for more than half a century and a village green which remains a green within a village, are set to be given new monikers. Te Kūiti’s Te…
Waitomo was spared the worst of the recent storms that hit Ōtorohanga and Waipā, but the district is continuing to repair and prepare in the wake of last year’s storms. The impact of severe weather…
Two giants of rugby in the King Country have joined an exclusive club within a club. Stan Meads and Neil Macrae have been named life members of Waitete Rugby Football Club. The pair join an…
