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Ōhaupō gets some love

It was a case of no pain, no gain, when a six month roading project started to provide Ōhaupō with a crossing an appropriate parking. Retailers who felt that pain are now celebrating the gain….

It’s not the size that counts

“The biggest volcano in *placename* is set to erupt!” Something along those lines have splashed across headlines through the years and it always gets an eyeroll from me. It’s not the size of the volcano…

Resthaven development opens

The sleek first stage of Cambridge Resthaven’s multi-million-dollar development project was opened in the town last month. Stage 1, which was started in April 2022, comprises 33 apartments, made up of studio units and one-…

It’s driving them mad

To the uninitiated, they are rocks compared to normal golf balls. We are talking about range balls – thousands of them are placed on tees on driving ranges around the country every day by club…

Bihoro application open

Planning is underway for the first official post-Covid visit to Cambridge’s sister city Bihoro and members of the public are invited to be part of it. The group of eight – a mix of elected…

Resthaven opens Hanlin building

The sleek multi-million-dollar first stage of Cambridge Resthaven’s extensive development project was opened last week. Stage 1, started in April 2022, comprises 33 apartments made up of studio units and one and two-bedroom apartments.  Of…

Positive to negative bag

The stats department released the Consumers’ Price Index (CPI) for the year to March 31 on April 17 and it was initially viewed positively. The CPI grew by four per cent compared with 4.7  per…

Mergers – a conversation first

A national conversation about local, regional and national decision making and service provision is needed before any discussion about amalgamation, a Waikato local body leader has told The News. Waikato Regional Council chair Pamela Storey…

Are you hearing well?

I had assumed my hearing was 100 per cent until a recent routine hearing check revealed it’s good, but I ‘miss a few frequencies’ Missing a few isn’t unusual so I’m fine with that. You’re…

Fundraising in fashion

Stylish attire was the topic de jour for last week’s fashion fundraiser organised by the Cambridge Altrusa Club. The club is linked to Altrusa International, a non-profit organisation founded in the United States in 1917…

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