Signs in firing line

Cambridge’s Chamber of Commerce is calling for stronger action on a proliferation of commercial signs in the town. Chamber chief Kelly Bouzaid said it appeared retailers based in the town were required to abide by…

“It makes absolutely no sense to be bringing the age down two years… young adults wouldn’t have a clue who they would be voting for and wouldn’t understand the true concept of it all.” “People…

Stories abound of how a metal name plate or a coin in a wallet have saved the lives of soldiers. On July 31, 1917, Arthur Maddox Major’s wallet was a simple leather bifold. If offered…

Fencourt Hall is in safe hands. The News recently reported the hall committee was struggling to continue – but 20 people attended this week’s annual meeting. Graeme Roll and assistants Bas Eikhoudt and Sam Hore…

Just seven of 30 politicians who responded to a Good Local Media poll said they were comfortable with a three-year term for councils. Twenty thought going to four years was a better option, three were…

Some of Waipa’s newest residents are settling in just fine. A month after Bunker, Ōtepoti, Motupōhue and Māhutonga made history by becoming the first kākāpō to live on the mainland in almost 40 years, Department…

New All Black Cameron Roigard has returned to his first school. The halfback, 22, paid a Thursday visit to Karāpiro School before heading off to the World Cup. He brought back with him the card…

A move to lower the voting age for local body elections is getting mixed reviews from the region’s politicians. Local Government Minister Kieran McAnulty introduced the bill into Parliament on Wednesday last week – but…

The impact of Fonterra’s milk price forecast on the greater Waikato, which contributes about 23 per cent of the county’s milk supply, will be significant, a Waipā accountant says. Jarrod Godfrey, Associate Partner at Findex…

National is struggling to get positive engagement over its proposal to cut cell phone use in schools. The opposition announced last week that cell phone use at school would be banned to “help lift achievement…