Kākā make a comeback 

Kākā make a comeback 

Waipā residents are seeing more – and different – native birds in suburban back yards as conservation projects continue to develop throughout Waikato. The news comes as the Department of Conservation celebrates a rise in…

It’s vax to the max

As hundreds of people took advantage of Super Saturday to get their first or second jab, Wintec journalism student Ricky Lam starting his internship at The News by visiting the Unichem Family Pharmacy Cambridge centre…

Key time ahead for council

Waikato Regional Council is keeping its fingers crossed as it continues flood protection maintenance work throughout the region during Covid restrictions. Integrated Catchment Management Director Greg Ryan says flood protection work continues to achieve its…

Growing pains and gains 

‘We can’t just keep allowing greenfield developments; our communities and our environment can’t afford it.’ – Bill Wasley. A 30-year growth strategy for Waikato has been released for the public to comment on. Future Proof…

Ministry v Social media

The Health Ministry is facing a barrage of claims that the Covid vaccine is a tester for mass genocide, has left multiple people been in intensive care units and reports of deaths are removed from…

Cycleway almost done 

Cambridge’s first two-way cycleway on Hamilton Road is nearly complete. The two cul-de-sacs at Hall and Grey Streets are now finished, cycleway lanes clearly marked, water taps installed and a new bus bay completed. Vigilant residents would…

Our tamariki deserve the best future

  By Nanaia Mahuta I recently attended a mass community vaccination event at Hopuhopu in Ngaruawahia “Aio Nuku, Aio Rangi”. Targeted at the wider Waikato region, it was great to see the so many whānau…

Teaming up for a doctorate 

By Stephen Ward Three Te Wānanga o Aotearoa staff have been awarded doctorates in raranga – traditional Māori weaving – after joined-up study through Auckland University of Technology’s Te Ipukarea Research Centre. It’s seen as…

Parkour course planned 

By Luke East   A new parkour course, aimed to provide 12- to 17-year-olds with something exciting and physical to do, is   be built near the Te Awamutu skate park. Parkour involves traversing obstacles in a…

Creative minds fund round opens 

About $80,000 in funding for artistic, musical or other creative pursuits in Waipā became available when the Creative Communities scheme opened for community arts activities on October 1. Waipā District Council is opening the October round…