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It’s food for thought

Waipā councillors were given a vivid illustration today of the rubbish residents put out for collection which is organic waste. They were served up for morning tea an example of largely food items rubbish contractors…

Revaluations delayed again

Waipā’s rating revaluations have been delayed for a second time – and the district council is unimpressed. In October it was reported independent property provider Quotable Value (QV) was not able to provide property revaluations…

Manaia eyes the goal

As Cambridge Football Club gears up for the biggest party in its history, one of its most promising prospects also has plenty to celebrate. Manaia Elliott’s dream of playing professional football is on track following…

Driven to distraction

Cambridge Altrusa Club members have moved fast to support a national office initiative aimed at helping children caught up in emergency situations. They are making up as many ‘Distraction Packs for Tamariki’ as possible, age-group…

Gabrielle’s bottom line

The cost of Cyclone Gabrielle for Waipā has been revealed. Remedial work, which includes clearing fallen trees and branches, is likely to cost more than $300,000, Park Operations team leader Matt Johnston told the Service…

Trust for youth launches

Gina Christie says if she and husband Andrew won Lotto, they would have used the money to set up hostels to help young people in need. This week they have done the next best thing…

We’ll take the car, thanks

Cambridge residents have a high dependence on cars and on key connections through the town which results in significant bottle necks at peak time. And the town’s transport network shows little consideration for other transport…

Reds win football tourney

Cambridge Football Club fielded two teams in the women’s preseason tournament on Sunday and showed its player strength by winning the event. The tournament was open to clubs fielding teams in Waikato divisions one and…

We’re on a roll…

Rock ‘n’ roll is here to stay if the response to Saturday’s inaugural dance competition at Lake Karāpiro is any indication. Mary Anne Gill was there and took these photos. Organisers say the inaugural Stars…

Waipā: June election

It’s a yes from one, and “I’m thinking about it” from the other. The two Waipā Māori ward candidates who finished behind the now resigned councillor Takena Stirling last year could both be contenders again…

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