Today The News introduces the 23 candidates who are running for mayor or a seat on the Waipā District Council. At a time when convincing people to stand – or remain on council – may have never been harder we acknowledge those who have spent $200 and put their hand up. Now it’s your turn to be involved – and to start thinking about who to vote for. Look for more on the forthcoming local body elections every week or online.
Charlotte FitzPatrick has been elected Cambridge Community Board chair. 12pm 31 October Jo Davies-Colley has been appointed Waipa District Council deputy mayor following the swearing in of councillors today. “Jo brings a calm, collaborative approach…
The 235-metre long tunnel, part of the new Te Ara o Te Ata – Mt Messenger Bypass broke through to the northern side on Tuesday to a karakia and applause. Hinetūparimaunga, a giant excavating machine…
Waipā’s new mayor Mike Pettit and Māori Queen Nga wai hono i te po attended the reopening of Te Awamutu’s museum last week. And for museums and heritage director Anne Blyth it felt like going…
Scouts made new friends and memories as they learned camping skills in Cambridge at the weekend. Kirikiriroa & St Peter’s Scout Group’s scout section youth leadership team had asked for a traditional team (or patrol)…
