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Māori ward to remain

Waipa Māori ward councillor Dale-Maree Morgan made an impassioned plea supporting Māori wards ahead of her colleagues’ decision to retain them this week. The decision will spark a binding poll at next year’s local body…

Striking the wrong note

This week a counterfeit $50 note was presented at a local business. Where there is one note, there may be more. The Reserve Bank website provides comprehensive information around key identifying features of legal tender….

Passionate about daffodils

When Pat Chant moved into Cambridge Resthaven 14 months ago, one of her first highlights was seeing the daffodils flower in neighbouring Payne Park. So, at the weekend, the 94-year-old was out on her walker…

Vintage fans roll in

The weather gods turned it on for Sunday’s annual Vintage Car Club (Waikato) fundraiser for the Cancer Society. Waikato VCC members travelled through Waipā to the club’s Cambridge base at McLean Street, some of them…

Waipa supports Maori wards

Waipā councillors today voted to support Māori wards. The decision means voters will be polled at next year’s local body elections on whether to continue with having an at large Waipā Māori ward in the…

Phoenix sign our Luke

Two weeks ago, Luke Brooke-Smith dreamed of becoming a professional football player. Now, he is one. “It just doesn’t feel real,” the 16-year-old Cambridge student said. “When people say congratulations on a professional contract that…

Sailing club adds trailer yachts

Safe sailing for the next Micah Wilkinson is Ngā Roto Sailing Club’s dream for three new yachts. Cambridge born Wilkinson is a club member – and he brought home a bronze medal form the Olympics…

Railcarts back in demand

Forgotten World Adventures – which runs railcarts over the disused railway line between Taumarunui and Stratford – seems to be bucking the trend for visitor numbers. The tourism company has recorded better than expected advanced…

Chamber boss: ‘make a stand’

Waikato Chamber of Commerce chief Don Good is calling on Waipā Rotarians to bring their business skills to local government by standing for council themselves, or supporting those who do. “There is a place for…

Posties call on private eye

Waipā posties Danny and Ian Kennedy asked a private investigator to help prove NZ Post had broken their contract to deliver “all mail” in the RD3 Tamahere postal district. The private investigator followed a white…

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