Jon Broadley spent part of his last day as a Brigadier talking up the competitive advantages New Zealand enjoys through its military. He described New Zealand’s peacekeeping efforts – part of the Defence Force’s critical…
Jon Broadley spent part of his last day as a Brigadier talking up the competitive advantages New Zealand enjoys through its military. He described New Zealand’s peacekeeping efforts – part of the Defence Force’s critical…
The ever-patient editor of this worthy news sheet has asked me to pause my freely wandering opinion piece programme for several weeks to allow me to concentrate on matters pertaining to the forthcoming local body…
A local government electoral reform group recommendation – endorsed by councils nationwide – can be traced back to The News article published after the 2022 election, which revealed Waipā ratepayers paid a Christchurch company $9.23…
Cambridge Chamber of Commerce has intensified its support for on-off ramps at Tīrau Road, south of the town, and is urging Taupō MP Louise Upston to join the campaign. Chamber chief executive Kelly Bouzaid sent…
Cambridge’s historic Town Clock is causing trouble once more, despite Waipā District Council spending more than $720,000 on restoration works last year. The clock stopped twice last week. The first incident followed a power cut,…
Waipā mayor Susan O’Regan launched her re-election campaign this week, announcing that if elected, it would be her final term in office. She revealed she nearly decided not to stand again due to the toll…
Stop Press 23 July 11am Waikato Regional Council is back as a member of Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) after chair Pamela Storey used her casting vote to reverse a decision to leave made last…
French rugby and political leaders honoured New Zealand’s wartime sacrifice in Cambridge, reports senior writer Mary Anne Gill French politician Philippe Folliot paid tribute to New Zealand’s contributions to European war efforts during a visit…
STOP PRESS Waipa wins the Super Engaged – Tū Hononga Award for ‘Ahu Ake, Waipā Community Spatial Plan’. Ahu Ake is Waipā District Council’s bold, 30+ year vision shaped hand-in-hand with mana whenua and the…
A new film centred on Hamilton’s Fairfield College has deep connections spanning the Waikato, Waipā and King Country. Telling the story of Fairfield College, ‘Kukutaaruhe – Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho’ – treasures of the past…
