Almost time… The wrap, scaffolding and hoarding around Cambridge’s historic Town Clock is down, signalling the end to a $721,000 restoration project is near. Work has involved clock servicing, automation, hands and face refurbishment and…
That’s bloomin’ early … “Very early.” That’s the response from Waipā District Council parks team leader Matt Johnston to reports that fully bloomed daffodils could be seen around the district in the last week of…
Rates set Waipā District Council’s Enhanced Annual Plan and Development Contributions policy was adopted this week. It authorises the council to levy ratepayers $99 million and borrowings of $105 million in the financial year starting…
Waitomo will quit a Smart Water partnership it had with Hamilton city and Waipā district councils from the end of next January. It’s a financial decision, Waitomo CEO Ben Smit said. “Really we weren’t getting…
Karāpiro contract The budget for the Karāpiro Domain management contract was increased by $282,000 in November last year – to reflect the increase in costs – as part of the public excluded section of Waipa…
Melbourne Cup winning jockey James McDonald will have his name added to Cambridge’s Walk of Fame. The announcement was made by Waipā District Council this week and is welcomed by staff at The News –…
Te Awamutu local Corban George-Potterton has won the Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Young Volunteer of the Year Award for 2023 from a pool of 48 RDA groups across New Zealand. He is a Riding…
Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit Stephen Cox (Ōhaupō) for services to cycling Stephen Cox had an outstanding career in road cycling, attending three Commonwealth Games, claiming a bronze medal, and attending the…
Local Government NZ has established a new group focused on local electoral system reforms that drive greater voter participation and implement four-year terms. The group includes Waipa mayor Susan O’Regan. The four key areas of…
Four face courts Cambridge Police have apprehended four alleged prolific dishonesty offenders following a search warrant and a quick tip from locals last week. Two of the offenders, women aged 46 and 48, are charged…
