By Benjamin Wilson Waipā is a shining star, Hamilton and Waikato Tourism chief Jason Dawson says. He says its attractiveness to domestic tourism has enabled the region to prosper during the Covid-19 pandemic. The region saw seen annual growth of an estimated 14 per…
The government has change on its mind and is rolling out a major shake-up of public services, writes Waikato Regjonal councillor Andrew Macpherson. Local government, resource management, three waters, health, education, and other sectors, all…
The accord between Labour and National paves the way for softer rules around housing, and it is raising ire in Cambridge. We asked Taupo MP Louise Upston for her view. By Louise Upston New Zealand has…
Despite some lockdown-related challenges, this year’s Cambridge Christmas Cheer is on. Each year, the Cambridge Committee of Social Services (CCOSS) organises ‘Christmas Cheer’ for local families in need, and CCOSS chairperson Harriet Dixon is pleased it has the go-ahead. “It’s a…
By Peter Carr In the early 90’s New Zealand decided that the parliamentary system should remain a singular House of Representatives – but that a portion of the membership could effectively get a free ride onto the green leather seats. The new methodology was affected with half the…
By Ricky Lam Track cyclist Lily Cawood was among the award winners when the 2021 Waipā Youth Awards were announced online. This year’s awards attracted 97 nominations and 52 awards were made. The awards are open to students…
By Ricky Lam Cambridge based wakeboarder Morgan Haakma is helping with a fundraising campaign which aims to raise $200,000. It’s the second time Morgan has backed the “Show Me the Christmas Cookies” project which supports St. John, KidsCan, The…
By Deb Thurgood Is it just me or has November come around really quickly? This week I am writing on the topic of children’s wellbeing. As I write we have heard of the move to…
Waipā has hit the 90 per cent mark for first Covid vaccinations and is leading the Waikato. Cambridge North is sitting on 84 per cent fully vaccinated and is in a close race with Oaklands-St…
Benjamin Wilson Ebbett Toyota is launching their Community Moover, a free to use Toyota HiAce, for community groups and charities. “We want to have our Ebbett Toyota dealerships enabling them to do great things” said Ebbett Toyota…
