Legal twist in council sacking

Legal twist in council sacking

The vote of a single councillor when Waikato Regional Council chair Russ Rimmington got rolled this week prompted his suggestion it would result in a judicial review. Rimmington was dumped by an 8-6 margin on…

A helping hand from Te Miro 

Inspired by the generosity of Tauranga construction boss Sid Carter, Te Miro school children have done their bit to help the victims of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A Rep group, comprising year six to eight…

Council chair stands firm

Regional council leader Russ Rimmington is still at the helm despite a demand from eight of his councillors to stand down. The next couple of weeks will determine the future of the veteran politician, a…

Fortune favours the Reds

Cambridge football is in line for a six-figure windfall because a player it helped develop is now wearing one of the game’s most famous shirts. Chris Wood, the Auckland born, Waikato developed All White, was…

We’re in the slot

The first slots race seen in harness racing in Australasia will put the focus on Waipā next Thursday. The major race on next week’s card at Cambridge Raceway carries a record purse and features a…

Poor recycling costs ratepayers

The failure of Waipā residents to recycle correctly and Waka Kotahi’s decision not to immediately fund urban pathways across the district will delay a major cycleway from Te Awamutu to Pirongia via Ngā Roto. The…

Ange Holt

Board to check media releases 

Te Awamutu Community Board chair Ange Holt has undertaken to ensure any information released about a survey which invites residents to consider Te Awamutu’s future will be approved by her board. She made the commitment…

Rift over media ‘deal’

A “quite cosy” exclusive deal arranged by Te Awamutu Community Board chair Ange Holt with a media company she has had an involvement in has drawn flak from her own members. It was announced last…

Stephen’s a winner for fun

A testimonial from his club president has earned a Cambridge 17-year-old a gleaming trophy. Stephen Wallace has been riding at the BMX track in Cambridge for 10 years. “This rider helps remind us that BMX…

Family safety police ‘priority’ 

Family harm incidents were up in Cambridge – but down in Te Awamutu last year. A review of Waipā data indicates there was a three percent increase in family harm reported in Cambridge – 509…