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Waitomo and Ōtorohanga Councils in favour of unifying as one King Country Council
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Waitomo and Ōtorohanga Councils in favour of unifying as one King Country Council

Ōtorohanga and Waitomo District Councils are moving forward with a joint “Head Start” proposal to amalgamate their regions, aiming to meet the government’s August 9, 2026, deadline. This initiative seeks to unify the two districts into a single unitary authority, reflecting their shared cultural and geographical ties within the Te Nehenehenui area. Waitomo Mayor John Robertson has expressed strong support … Read More

Kakepuku Mountain track reopens after significant damage
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Kakepuku Mountain track reopens after significant damage

The walking track on Mt Kakepuku about 40 minutes south of Kirikiriroa has recently reopened after a long closure, following significant damage to the track from severe weather that hit the district in February.  The 7.2 kilometre return track was closed due to damage, including multiple landslides, unstable ground, surface cracking and access routes being blocked by rocks and fallen … Read More

Landmark 35-year energy deal secured for Pirirākau Marae
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Landmark 35-year energy deal secured for Pirirākau Marae

In a move set to secure community resilience for a generation, the Pirirākau Tribal Authority has signed a historic relationship agreement with Contact Energy, locking in free electricity for four local marae for the next 35 years. The agreement, formally acknowledged in Tauranga today by Contact Energy CEO Mike Fuge and Pirirākau Tribal Authority Chairman Jason Ake, represents far more … Read More

The sound of success and sorrow: Sonny Bishop’s bittersweet rise
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The sound of success and sorrow: Sonny Bishop’s bittersweet rise

For Rotorua-born music producer Sonny Bishop (Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Whakaue), the release of Chris Brown’s 12th studio album, BROWN, was meant to be the pinnacle of a hard-earned career. Having already collaborated with heavy hitters like 2chainz and Hit-Boy, Bishop’s touch on the track “Nthn2tlkbout” cemented his arrival on the world stage. But the triumph is inextricably tied to an … Read More

Ka whakarewahia te waa o Matariki ki Waikato
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Ka whakarewahia te waa o Matariki ki Waikato

Noo te ata nei i karahuihui ngaa maangai o te Kiingitanga, ngaa iwi o Kirikiriroa me te Koromatua ki ngaa maara o Kirikiriroa ki te whakarewa i te waa o Matariki ki roto tonu o Waikato.  “I rawe, te taenga mai o te Kaahui Ariki, o te Tumuaki, o te Koromatua me ngaa iwi o Kirikiriroa e tahu ana te … Read More

Chiefs ready for sold-out Super Rugby Final clash with Hurricanes
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Chiefs ready for sold-out Super Rugby Final clash with Hurricanes

The Gallagher Chiefs are preparing for a highly anticipated Super Rugby grand final this weekend against the Hurricanes after winning against the Crusaders in last weekend’s match in Waikato (49 – 12).  “We’ve got the Hurricanes this weekend in the final. Got a good plan and obviously know that the Hurricanes have a big forward pack, and some big backs … Read More