For the people, by the people

For the people, by the people

Cambridge is a very “can do” town that doesn’t wait for things to happen; people make things happen, says Rowing New Zealand chief executive Simon Wickham. Speaking at the launch of the Cambridge Community Fund…

A gathering of good vintages

When Ian and Kay Elmsly stayed in Cambridge a couple of years ago with family, they immediately thought what a great place it would be to come with the car club. Fast forward to last…

Pain ahead in the rates

Waipā rate payers are staring down the barrel of a 17 per cent increase next year. Rents are also expected to rise across the district because of the increase. The double-digit banger will be confirmed…

Mia’s mayoral moment

Mia Mackay spent several days hobnobbing with dignitaries in Japan so putting on the Waipā mayoralty chains was nothing out of the ordinary for the Cambridge toddler. The 22-month-old daughter of community board member Alana…

On the road again

The Willie Nelson song describes Waipā District Council’s Ahu Ake road show best. “Goin’ places that I’ve never been. Seein’ things that I may never see again. And I can’t wait to get on the…

Ramp call timed out

Traffic data New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is relying on to reject calls for new Waikato Expressway on off ramps near Cambridge Golf Club is several years old. The modelling NZTA used three years ago…

No changes on the interchange

On-off ramps at the southern end of the Cambridge section of Waikato Expressway have again been ruled out by New Zealand Transport Agency. The traffic volumes are insufficient to justify building them, Taupō MP Louise…

Rubbish: no change expected

Breaking news A proposal to launch a kerbside rubbish collection service has been binned by Waipā District Council due to the cost. Information provided by staff estimated the cost of setting up a wheelie bin…

Lots more take the plunge

Visitor records have tumbled at Waipā community facilities in Te Awamutu and Cambridge. For the first time more than 400,000 people visited the Te Awamutu Events Centre and Perry Aquatic Centre in Cambridge in a…

Tributes paid to nurse Sue

Sue Hayward told her colleagues at Te Whatu Ora Waikato she wanted a low-key farewell when she left nursing after 47 years last week. Fat chance! Waikato Hospital’s Bryant Education Centre theatre was packed with…