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Taupō opts for water done by itself

Taupō District Council has decided not to join Waipā and five other district councils in handing its water services over to Waikato Water Done Well. Taupō councillors decided their preferred option was to keep water…

Dairy educator scoops award

Pirongia’s Jo Sheridan is having a long, hard think about what to study after winning a Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme scholarship as the Dairy Woman of the Year. She was named winner at last week’s…

Choir on song again

The Waikato Rivertones Chorus, about a third of whose members come from Waipā, won big at major competition held in Christchurch last weekend. The win means they will represent New Zealand at the 2026 international…

Speedy returns to St Peter’s

Jason Speedy is the fourth head of school at St Peter’s School in a decade; the Cambridge school only had five in 80 years before that. Steph Bell-Jenkins talks to the man whose mischievous nature…

E-waste partnership

Two Cambridge community organisations have combined forces to keep more e-waste away from landfills. Urban Miners and Achievement House, both not-for-profit organisations, recognised a mutual opportunity to achieve their shared goal. Starting this week, Achievement…

Stolwyk eyes regional seat

Waipā deputy mayor Liz Stolwyk will stand for Waikato Regional Council in the Waikato-King Country constituency at October’s local body elections. The 52-year-old Ōhaupō dairy farmer and Lake Karāpiro Domain manager will stand down from…

Pub in licence battle

Five Stags bar in Leamington, known for its hunting-themed decor, is facing an uncertain future due to multiple reports of intoxication and disorderly behaviour over the past three years. Founded in 2012 as a family-friendly…

Virtual reality for rest home residents

Cambridge Resthaven residents are exploring the world through virtual reality thanks to a grant from Souter Trust. The VR equipment is from Australian company SilVR Adventures who specialises in VR for older adults. It’s portable,…

Livingstone’ scoop Waipa awards

Livingstone Building won the Waipā Business Awards supreme title last week picking up their gong at a sell-out event at Mystery Creek Events Centre. Judges said Livingstone Building, which started in Te Awamutu 78 years…

Meet the new Fieldays chief

New Fieldays chief executive Richard Lindroos has no intention of interfering with arrangements for next month’s agricultural expo at Mystery Creek. Lindroos, regarded as being a change agent, knows everything is already sorted this year…

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