An upgrade on a major watermain which began in Cambridge on Tuesday 9 will help futureproof the town’s water supply. Waipā contractor Camex is carrying out the work, which involves drilling and installing a large…
An upgrade on a major watermain which began in Cambridge on Tuesday 9 will help futureproof the town’s water supply. Waipā contractor Camex is carrying out the work, which involves drilling and installing a large…
By Peter Carr By the time you are reading this the much-hyped interview undertaken by Oprah Winfrey will have aired. And you are possibly already tired of the subsequent drawn-out media hype that will have…
Cambridge clubs are welcoming a major shake-up of the primary school sports scene. In a move driven by the Cambridge Principals’ Association, year 1-8 rugby, netball and hockey teams will be organised by clubs, rather…
Waipā District Council’s ambitious Streets for People project has hit a couple of speed bumps. The Streets for People project will see more than 25 temporary changes made to streets around Cambridge in an effort…
Matamata-Piako will be encouraged to establish a Māori ward for the 2022 local body elections. Its Manawhenua forum, which met on Tuesday last week, unanimously recommended the establishment of a ward – and that the…
By Matteo Di Maio Construction on the Notre-Dame cathedral, which, almost two years ago, turned the Parisian sky black in a horrific blaze, began during the reign of King Louis VII in 1163. By…
Waipā District Councillors have 10 weeks to determine whether or not to introduce a Māori ward at the 2022 local body elections – but individually most have yet to announce where they stand. The News…
Waikato Regional Council wants to loan moan to future proof homes. It has unveiled a proposal in its 10-year plan which would see up to $35 million made available in loans to turn cold, damp…
Waikato Regional Councillors have backed a project to future-proof homes in the province via low interest loans. The proposal is part of the council’s draft long term plans. Roy Pilott looks at the proposal and…
Russ Rimmington expects some opposition to his council’s proposal to retro-fit homes – but he challenges the naysayers to suggest something better. “National and Labour have failed when it comes to housing. Retro fitting is…
