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Housing for the future 

The accord between Labour and National paves the way for softer rules around housing, and it is raising ire in Cambridge. We asked Taupo MP Louise Upston for her view.  By Louise Upston  New Zealand has…

Christmas cheer initiative opens

Despite some lockdown-related challenges, this year’s Cambridge Christmas Cheer is on. Each year, the Cambridge Committee of Social Services (CCOSS) organises ‘Christmas Cheer’ for local families in need, and CCOSS chairperson Harriet Dixon is pleased it has the go-ahead. “It’s a…

A hive of activity 

Maria and Celso Baldo are a prime example of migrants making good in New Zealand. They’re the founders of Waipā’s Marcel and Sons Honey. Selling multiflora honey is their thing, but they also rear and sell queen bee cell or mated queen bees and offer…

Pear pressure

An exhibition about to open at Tauwhare’s Sculpture Park will offer Waikato residents a chance to enjoy a rare lockdown event. ‘Stories in the Landscape 2021’ opens this weekend and runs to February 27. It…

Joint roading group proposed

  A radical approach to boosting use of public transport by centralising funding and decision-making has been floated in an independent review of Waikato Regional Council’s service. The review recommends investigating having one organisation contracted…

My son won the cup…

Alistair Martin knew James McDonald was destined for greatness. “There was something about him that you knew he’d be successful – and it was kind of in an unassuming way – but you just knew…

Caring for the elderly

By Deb Thurgood In my last column I spoke about supporting the wellbeing of our younger community members. Today I’d like to talk about those at the other end of the age spectrum. As Police…

Something in the water 

By Peter Carr  In the early 90’s New Zealand decided that the parliamentary system should remain a singular House of Representatives – but that a portion of the membership could effectively get a free ride onto the green leather seats. The new methodology was affected with half the…

Youth award winners named 

By Ricky Lam  Track cyclist Lily Cawood was among the award winners when the 2021 Waipā Youth Awards were announced online. This year’s awards attracted 97 nominations and 52 awards were made. The awards are open to students…

Public hearing over liquor plan 

An application to establish Cambridge’s ninth bottle store in Victoria Street has been reviewed by the District Licensing Committee and will go to a public hearing. Waipā Enforcement manager Karl Tutty said the council was working to confirm…

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