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Milner’s service recognised

Community champion Sue Milner has been celebrated for her many years of service to Cambridge and Waipā. Recognition for her decades of dedication came at a surprise awards’ ceremony held before last Wednesday’s Cambridge Community…

Our royals at the ball

One of the most anticipated events on Cambridge High School’s social calendar – the annual senior ball – was held at the Sir Don Rowlands Event Centre on Saturday night. The 1920s masquerade themed event…

Gastro issue remains a mystery

Mystery still surrounds the cause of a gastroenteritis outbreak at the Waipā Business Awards despite the caterer issuing a public apology this week. Public health officials from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, Ministry of…

Where will they go?

Greyhound Racing NZ has applied for a judicial review of the Government plan to  ban the sport. Jesse Wood talks to an advocate of the sport about her concerns if the ban goes ahead. Cambridge-based…

Waikato to get a mayoral rematch

Former Waikato District councillor Aksel Bech has announced a second, all-or-nothing bid for the mayoralty, citing skyrocketing rates and a need for systemic change in local government. “Rates unaffordability has reached a tipping point,” Bech…

Letter to Editor – 29 May 2025

Election reflection Our three mayoral candidates are all longstanding councillors voicing their frustration with local government. Mayor O’Regan wanted a reduced council populated by people with sound business experience the sort you would find on…

Where the council saves

A Waipā district councillor has revealed the extent of the council’s line-by-line budget savings as part of the Long Term Plan consultation, but residents may struggle to find the details. The savings, which affect hundreds…

Good spotting leads to charges

I was pleased to be able to attend a Pink Ribbon breakfast at Cambridge Community House last week. It preceded the monthly Cambridge Community of Social Services meeting and was raising funds for a great…

News in brief

Gordon to stand Cambridge-based Waipa District councillor Roger Gordon, 77, announced today he will stand  for a third term on the the council at September’s local body elections. The decision came after discussions with his…

No more smoke and mirrors

Journalism is sometimes referred to as ‘the fourth estate’ because of the power of the press to balance the power of the government, the police, and the wealthy.* The news media kept the people informed,…

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