It’s off to Maadi, rowing’s greatest road trip

It’s off to Maadi, rowing’s greatest road trip

More than 160 schools are making their way to the NZ Secondary Schools Rowing Championships in Cambridge, and they are coming from all corners. The annual guessing game about the time and distance that separates…

Letters to the Editor – 27 February 2025

On our radar I wish to assure Liz Stolwyk and Waipā citizens that kiwifruit is definitely not “off the radar”. A group of affected neighbours from three different areas of Waipā is working with the…

Financial boost for Sanctuary Mountain

The government has provided a one-off funding injection of $750,000 over three years to the Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust Sanctuary. The Sanctuary – a popular tourist destination in the Waikato region – is home to native…

Morris resigns as deputy CEO

Waipā deputy chief executive Ken Morris has resigned from his position and will leave the organisation in April. Morris has worked at the council for the past 15 years and is also the chief financial…

Waipa prefers seven council deal

Waipā District Council today signalled its preference to join with six other Waikato councils to form a Council Controlled Organisation for the future delivery of water and wastewater services. At a public workshop, elected members…

Karaka eight for Kneebone

A productive week of shopping at Karaka has helped to put Waipā horseman Nick Kneebone on a path towards New Zealand’s training ranks. Kneebone completed eight purchases under the Patella Bloodstock banner during New Zealand…

Letters to the Editor – 6 February 2025

Woke talk Woke talk: I was somewhat perplexed to read the comments of Jo Gread, Waipā District Council Governance Manager re proposed changes to meeting dates and information. Gread is quoted as saying: “the move…

News in brief

The winners are … To the victors, the spoils, the Zambian polo team, from left, Mary Jellis, Kayleigh Clayton, Nunu Henderson and captain Emily Paterson which beat New Zealand in Leamington last weekend. See: Polo,…

Letters to the Editor – 23 January 2025

Admission fees My wife and I regularly attend rowing regattas at Lake Karapiro and always have paid a spectator fee on entry. We note (Cambridge News, January 16) free entry was provided to all spectators…

Letter to the Editor – 9 January 2025

It’s great to see more people out on bikes enjoying fresh air and exercise even if at a reduced rate on an e-bike. I don’t even mind sharing the footpath with them. But why should…