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Vaping, economy debated

Concerns around children’s vaping and addiction issues were among several raised with Taupō MP Louise Upston at last week’s Cambridge Friendly Forum. Cambridge Community Board chair Jo Davies-Colley told the forum the incidence of vaping…

School vaping cases decline

Cambridge Middle School principal Daryl Gibbs has backed a call to tighten legislation around vaping but says his and many other intermediate-level schools had noticed a significant drop in vaping by students over the past…

Smart voting starts now

It’s been a busy week for mayoral candidates scrambling to secure one-on-one time with voters before voting papers arrive. Candidates’ Facebook pages – some virtually unused until now – have been brimming with posts featuring…

On the wrong path

Cambridge students can expect a “telling off” at upcoming school assemblies about riding bikes and scooters on footpaths in the town’s central business district. Principals at  two schools – Cambridge High and Cambridge Middle –…

Stu Kneebone – Waikato Regional Council

Stuart Kneebone – Waikato Regional Council See: Candidates in their own words Do you support the use of 1080 to combat pests? (50 words) and what is the biggest threat to our native flora and…

News in brief

Armistice update A total of $3000 has been budgeted for Armistice Day (November 11) commemorations in Cambridge which includes $500 for hiring the Town Hall, $1500 for audio and visual, $550 printing and $450 on…

Council ratings discussed

10am, 10 September 2025 The annual Waipā residents’ survey for the year ended June 30, which provides the council with a guide on what residents think of its performance, has been released to The News…

Liz Stolwyk – Waikato Regional Council

Liz Stolwyk – Waikato Regional Council See: Candidates in their own words Do you support the use of 1080 to combat pests? (50 words) and what is the biggest threat to our native flora and…

Waikato candidates – in their own words

*Updated to include Mark Manson, Jacqui Church and Anne Cao-Oulton The News asked Waikato District Council candidates to provide us with no more than 30 words on why they were standing for public office and…

Garry Reymer – Waikato Regional Council

Garry Reymer – Waikato Regional Council See: Candidates in their own words Do you support the use of 1080 to combat pests? (50 words) and what is the biggest threat to our native flora and…

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