New wards: the pitfalls for councillors

New wards: the pitfalls for councillors

The reluctance of Waipā District Councillors to openly discuss their views on Māori representation is not completely surprising. Nationally a vocal lobby has historically taken issue with councils who see to add Māori wards –…

Best wishes, from all of us to all of you

If 2020 has been one thing, it has been memorable. The team at the Cambridge News and Te Awamutu gathered this week as we prepared our final editions of 2020 to reflect on the challenges,…

Good Local is how to go local

  By Roy Pilott – News Director The return to Level 2 is the biggest sign yet that the long battle with Covid-19 is being won. The battle ahead, though, will be just as difficult…