Water is back on the table at Waikato District Council following Aksel Bech’s decisive mayoral victory over incumbent Jacqui Church. Bech returns to the council where he previously served as deputy mayor before losing to…
Water is back on the table at Waikato District Council following Aksel Bech’s decisive mayoral victory over incumbent Jacqui Church. Bech returns to the council where he previously served as deputy mayor before losing to…
Midday More shocks. Liz Stolwyk who looked to have been beaten by Stu Kneebone for the second Waipa King Country spot on Waikato Regional Council has now edged ahead following the release of preliminary results…
An emotional Mike Pettit took a tearful moment to gather his thoughts before announcing his win to supporters this afternoon. Standing high on a box, his back to the open doors of the Gillies St…
Ian Hughes’ legacy to Cambridge earned high praise at a farewell marking his retirement after 15 years with the Cambridge Safer Community Charitable Trust, most of those spent as chairman. The Trust, which operates the…
Experience or fresh approaches? Tried-and-true or new blood? Waipā’s mayoral candidates appear to agree that the right balance is crucial. Susan O’Regan, Clare St Pierre and Mike Pettit were asked about their primary goals should…
There are mixed reviews from farmers across the greater Waikato region, following the transition from a drought to high rain fall. Kaipaki farmer Zane Kite said the drought was devastating. “We took a financial hit….
Waipā District Council is going begging for votes for this Saturday’s local body election, despite a hotly contested mayoral race. Incumbent Susan O’Regan is facing challenges from councillors Mike Pettit and Clare St Pierre. Voter turnout…
Road works ahead Waipā District Council has unveiled a list of 50 roads which will be part of the summer season’s resealing programme. The longest project is Cambridge Rd in Te Awamutu at 8.225km and…
New Zealand’s latest “bird of the year” is not a common sight in our skies – but they can be seen at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari and the Ōtorohanga Kiwi House. The kārearea (pictured right) –…
Mayors have greeted changes to how earthquake prone buildings are regulated – a move which will breathe new life into dozens of buildings in Waipā and King Country. Across the country more than half of…
