Economy shifts gears

Brad Olsen came to Waipā last week wanting to shake the tag “Bad News Brad” a certain broadcaster has taken to calling him. “I feel like suddenly I can be Good News Brad, at least…

When Elise Badger returned home after living in Australia for a decade, she wanted to make a positive impact on the community.   She ran for the Cambridge Community Board under the banner ‘Committed to…

Updated 3 March 2025 Hamilton artist Richard Lewer created a ‘What they didn’t teach me at school’ exhibition held at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery in Wellington last year. One of the pieces in the…

Waipā, Ōtorohanga and Waitomo district councils have agreed to share regulatory services staff in the latest hint Waikato local authorities are thinking “bigger picture”. The three councils signed an over-arching regulatory shared services agreement last…

A Waipā district councillor finally got the bus figures he has been asking for in more than a year, but the answer was not what he expected. Roger Gordon told Waikato Regional Council’s Future Proof…

Tayla Fredrickson’s unbeaten 64 paved the way for an upset Cambridge win over leaders Morrinsville Piako in a Hamilton and Waikato Valley senior women’s cricket match at Leamington Domain on Saturday. Her 72-ball knock in…

A proposal to move Karāpiro School across the Waikato Expressway and into the Karāpiro village will remain in Waipā District Council’s spatial plan despite Ministry of Education opposition. The suggestion, part of the Ahu Ake…

Police and licensing inspectors have withdrawn their opposition to a renewal of Cambridge Raceway’s liquor licence. It means the trotting company can go ahead with its racing season and serve alcohol to patrons – but…

The councillor who has been given a signficant pay rise following a reshuffle around the council table has said he is not worth it. Mike Montgomerie told the council meeting today the increase, which took…

Update February 22, 12pm Cambridge ward member Roger Gordon remains the lowest paid elected councillor following mayor Susan O’Regan’s decision to change committee membership while Mike Montgomerie is now the highest paid councillor – ahead…