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Plan change review begins

The Environment Court is likely to reconvene in September to review  responses to its interim decision on regional council plans to improve water quality in the Waikato and Waipā rivers. The Waikato Regional Council has…

Postscript: RD3 case abandoned

Former Te Awamutu based Waipā posties Danny and Ian Kennedy have abandoned their damages claim for breach of contract against NZ Post. The national postal service cancelled the couple’s contract to deliver “all mail and…

Station set for upgrade

The Cambridge St John Ambulance station on Fort Street has been deemed no longer fit for purpose. Funds raised through this month’s Light the Way appeal will contribute to the multi-million dollar redevelopment of the…

Letters to the Editor – 5 June 2025

Transparency Andrew Bydder in “No More Smoke and Mirrors” (The News May 27) raises important concerns about the lack of transparency in local government, a matter that is not only evident in our own Waipā…

Can you be a cop?

This week I want to talk a little bit about my role as community liaison officer. Many of you see this column in the paper, but I’m lucky to work in a position that provides…

From Layla to Lady Gaga

He named his daughter after a Clapton classic, built stages for music legends, and once crashed a forklift at Claudelands. From Waikato roots to global tours, Chris Beehan’s journey is anything but ordinary, writes Mary…

New player in Waipā poll

A political ticket is set to launch on the local government scene and eight candidates are all but confirmed to stand in three of the five Waipā wards. Better Waipā will focus on key issues…

Squash finals full of drama

Christchurch and Mount Maunganui took out the country’s premier club squash titles in dramatic style at Cambridge Racquets Club on Sunday. The Mitchell Cup for women and the Cousins Shield for men traditionally bring the…

News in brief

King’s Birthday honorees Brendan Lindsay – Knight companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit Brendan Lindsay, owner of Cambridge Stud owner and long-time supporter of Te Arawhata – the Zealand Liberation Museum in Le…

Trust’s third donation for Lifeskills

Cambridge Lifeskills has received a welcome donation of $5000 – the third and final in a series of three equal annual donations from the Give It Back Charitable Trust. Trust members David Cooney, Lee Turner…

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