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‘It’s not about you…’

Chris Gardner talks to Peter Nation who announced last week he would be standing down as chief executive of Fieldays. Outgoing National Agricultural Fieldays chief executive Peter Nation has some sage words for his successor….

Council defends ‘low risk’ investment

A media release outlining a low-risk arbitrage deal to net a near $400,000 profit was in the interest of transparency and not intended to outline the council’s financial situation, says Waipā District Council deputy chief…

News ….. in brief

Singer wows Waikato soprano Elaine Wogan wowed members of the Cambridge Women’s Club at its recent annual meeting. Singing in German, French, Italian and Spanish, Wogan’s talent was abundantly on display, said Dianne Gwynne who…

Service award honours Waipā dentist

Cambridge dentist James Goodrich has been honoured with a New Zealand Dental Association Public Service Award. The award recognises a member who exemplifies humanitarian ideals and attributes and was presented at the association’s recent awards…

Bydder penalised for code breach

Cambridge-based Hamilton city councillor Andrew Bydder has been penalised for a “material breach” of the council’s Code of Conduct. Investigator Mary Hill said the first-term councillor had breached two section – treating others with respect…

International flights return to Waipā

Champagne corks are popping across the Waikato today with confirmation that direct flights between Hamilton Airport and Australia are back. Jetstar, a subsidiary of Qantas, has announced it will offer three return flights per week…

News ….. in brief

Two people with a long-standing family connection to Cambridge’s sister city Bihoro have been selected as part of a seven-strong Waipā  delegation to visit Japan this month. Cambridge Community Board sought applications from people in…

Ōhaupō speed bumps on way out?

The Government is scrapping plans for 29 speed bumps on state highways, as motorists complain about the severity of three of them in Ōhaupō. “Kiwis are sick of seeing money go into expensive speed bumps…

Board wants booze plan relaxed

Waipā District Council has been asked to relax its alcohol ban plan at Lake Arapuni campsites. Reacting to Waipa District Council’s draft alcohol policy and bylaw Te Awamutu and Kihikihi Community Board chair Ange Holt…

Home kill with a difference

A movie filmed around Maungatautari, Horahora, Leamington and Hautapu about two murderous butchers debuts tonight (Thursday) in Cambridge. And one attendee will walk away with a meat pack, producer Matt Hicks promises, “because why not?”…

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