​Six inducted into Te Awamutu’s Walk of Fame

Six internationally acclaimed Te Awamutu locals have been formally inducted into the town’s prestigious Walk of Fame.

The latest citizens to unveil their pou today include father and son wrestling experts and competitors Brian Stannett and Shane Stannett, equestrian cross-country course designer John Nicholson, world record holder and wood-chopping legend Jason Wynyard, internationally-acclaimed composer Dr Michael Williams and best-selling author Heather Morris.

The ceremony this afternoon follows the announcement in July this year the six would join 28 other locals on the walk, first opened by Kingi Tuheita in 2009.

Mayor Susan O’Regan, who spoke at today’s ceremony said each inductee was a “world citizen” who had achieved at the absolute top of their fields.

“You have all achieved extraordinary things and we honour that today,” she said.

“But to us, you are also home-town heroes and role-models and that’s really important for our young people….and the not-so-young because you inspire us all. We’re incredibly proud to claim you as our own and to have your achievements recognised here, at such a special place in our district.”

More details about each inductee here.

More information about Walks of Fame in both Cambridge and Te Awamutu here.