Masterplans are an important part of ensuring our town develops in a cohesive and holistic way, writes Cambridge Community Board deputy chair Elise Badger. Masterplans avoid ad hoc development, future proof amenities and hopefully, prevent…
Masterplans are an important part of ensuring our town develops in a cohesive and holistic way, writes Cambridge Community Board deputy chair Elise Badger. Masterplans avoid ad hoc development, future proof amenities and hopefully, prevent…
Eight events will receive help from the $18,210 remaining in Waipā District’s Promotion and Community Event funds. The Takapoto showjumping classic in February gets $3000 while the New Zealand Big Air freestyle BMX nationals –…
Three elected Waipā district members of Parliament have been left off a story board in Garden Place, Hamilton which honours Waikato’s female MPs. The omission of Katherine O’Regan, Louise Upston and Barbara Kuriger is even more…
I hope everyone relaxed over Labour weekend and had safe travels. Last week we had another good catch with help from members of the public. A young person escaped from the custody of his caregiver…
One of New Zealand’s most respected sporting sons, Rob Waddell, attributes much of this country’s global sporting success to its ability to collaborate effectively. Speaking at this month’s Cambridge U3A (University of the Third Age)…
Councils have been told by the Ombudsman to open workshops by default to reduce the perception that decisions are being made behind closed doors. Peter Boshier’s call echoes concerns The News has had in recent…
A new research room has opened at Cambridge Museum Parts of the building remain closed for seismic strengthening work which started at the beginning of June. The research room provides a place to look at…
The Waikato Rivertones Chorus is preparing to take part in the 75th Sweet Adelines International Convention and Competition in the United States. Waikato Rivertones will join 35 choruses and 44 quartets from around the US…
Waikato Regional Council is sounding alarm bells about grass so invasive it could put half a million hectares of sheep and beef farming at risk. Chilean Needle grass is considered a big enough threat in…
Ōhaupō’s Jim van der Poel was re-elected at DairyNZ’s annual meeting in Te Awamutu last week Chairman Van der Poel reported on a challenging and busy year where farmers tackled inflation and regulation issues. “There…
