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Let’s find these thieves

Firstly a crime update – we are continuing to have a spate of thefts from cars and car thefts in Norfolk Downs and nearby areas. Offending is happening in night time hours, although is sometimes…

A measure of confidence

Business confidence has surged to the highest it has been in 10 years according to the latest ANZ business outlook survey. We’re still in a recession with unemployment rising, so we’re at a low ebb…

Hamilton’s stunning bridge

The opening of Hamilton’s sixth bridge fell on the day of Kīngi Tuheitia’s passing, Roy Pilott reports. “As you know, things have changed – but the plan was set, and it’s left for us to…

News ….. in brief

New member Former Christchurch City Council chief financial officer Carol Bellette – current finance director at AgResearch – will become an independent member of Waipā District Council’s Audit and Risk committee. She is already deputy…

Demystifying volcanic ash

Since Whakaari is reminding us that we live with active volcanoes, it’s a good time for a reminder about what volcanic ash is, and what it isn’t. I haven’t yet seen any cringey headlines claiming…

Sent to the sheds …

“Send him down to the Shed” is the theme for this year’s Menz Shed week being held throughout New Zealand in early September. Activities are being organised by sheds in the Waikato to promote the…

Dancing to defeat

I was going to write this column about the Commerce Commission’s recent report on competition in our banking system – and I will do that in my next column. But there is something I experienced…

New Lion king has biggest pride

New Cambridge Lions leader Brent Montgomerie believes the time is right for the club to build on its strengths. Speaking to The News fresh from a monthly ‘Lions evergreens’ tea that celebrates the club’s old…

Reflecting on our role

An independent residents survey has revealed over half of the community believes the primary role of the Cambridge Community Board is to advocate for its residents. This response supports the importance and expectations that residents…

Liquor licence bids hit new high

Fire and Emergency have become noticeably more involved in the vetting process for new liquor licences in Waipā. In his annual report to the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority, Compliance manager Karl Tutty said the…

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