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Three years ago, The News’ post local body election coverage highlighted the fact Waipā, Waikato and Matamata Piako districts, Hamilton city and the Waikato Regional Council all had women leaders. This week none have those…

Mayors have greeted changes to how earthquake prone buildings are regulated – a move which will breathe new life into dozens of buildings in Waipā and King Country. Across the country more than half of…

The New Zealand Media Council is investigating Good Local Media’s handling of a Waikato Chamber of Commerce meet the candidates gathering where the business group invited four Hamilton mayoral candidates to speak at the request…

We publish two findings by the Media Council today. See: NZ Media Council upholds complaints They have ruled that I have not upheld their principles as editor of Good Local Media. In January I celebrated…

19 September, 10am *The print version of this story incorrectly placed Crystal Beavis in the Jacqui Church camp. 18 September 8am It’s highly competitive – but it’s also very cordial. Five candidates – including the…

Tamahere residents have been given a different take on why they should support the retention of Waikato District Council’s Māori wards. Ngāruawāhia based Tilly Turner will be returned unopposed to the council’s Tai Runga Māori…

Waikato has Māori wards at Waikato regional council level, in the Waipā, Waikato and Ōtorohanga districts and Hamilton city. Good Local Media neighbours – Ruapehu, Matamata-Piako and Taupō districts also have them. Leaders of those…

Waipā mayor Susan O’Regan stood her ground and may have felt vindicated for it at tonight’s meet the candidates gathering in Cambridge. The audience comprised members of the Cambridge Business Chamber – members of a…

Cambridge’s first season in the Northern League football championship finished in bitter sweet fashion on Saturday. The men were set a challenging target of beating Wanderers in Hamilton while hoping results elsewhere went their way…

In a media released dated August 12, 2025, Waipā District Council announces,  “a recent report found that three Waipā events generated $1.6 million in economic activity”. (see release below) Good Local Media has sought access…