From epic places in the Waikato to epic locals doing great things
It’s all here in the January issue of Te Kowhai News:
• Meet Te Kowhai’s Police Community Liason Officer: Amber Lee
• Max Clear’s memorial bench.
• A second Christensen champion cyclist.
• Shirley Warner captures memories of Hughie Clear.
• What’s going on with all the MotoCross stuff being nicked? Have you been a target? Can you share your story?
• And while we’re asking questions, what’s up with all the footpaths being dug up … again?
• Locals get behind the Australian Bushfire Appeals.
• A new regular column: St Stephen’s News from the Pews by Ruth Smart.
The next issue will be in March and the content deadline is Friday 28 February. Send your stories and photos of great places to eat in the Waikato to Tekowhainews@gmail.com
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.9% Yes
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21.6% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Have you come across many roadworks sites recently?
The frustration of seeing a detour sign partway through your journey on the main highways possibly the new way forward when it comes to roadworks.
One of the latest areas to have a section of the road blocked off is State Highway 1 between Putāruru to Tokoroa as part of a massive renewal project that extends down to Waiouru.
Have you come across many roadworks sites recently?