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Peddling good advice

Smile and wave – that was the take home message bicycle retailer Justin Bax gave the women who attended a women’s’ bike maintenance course last week. “It’s across the board really for blokes and girls,”…

Fonterra outlines plans

Waste water, carbon emissions, river pipeline and roading changes were some of the issues covered at Fonterra Hautapu’s annual meeting with its community last month. All bar a couple of seats at the factory’s training…

The bus goes vroom vroom vroom

The wheels on the bus go round and round the Waikato region in a vote of confidence in public transport by the region’s territorial authorities that should have patrons beating a path to the bus…

D-Day – and a Cambridge plaque

There is a memorial plaque at St Andrew’s Church which evokes powerful D-Day memories today. Look closely at the plaque dedicated to Maurice and Lucienne Vouzelaud in the French Garden on the grounds of St…

Waipā King’s Birthday honours roll

Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit Stephen Cox (Ōhaupō) for services to cycling Stephen Cox had an outstanding career in road cycling, attending three Commonwealth Games, claiming a bronze medal,  and attending the…

A funeral with applause

News of Rob Feisst’s inclusion in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours was met with applause at his Cambridge Town Hall farewell last week. The announcement was made by Taupō MP Louise Upston, who said special…

Green light for students

Riverlee Danson might be a little too young to quit school and join a traffic management crew – but she’s already impressed the boss. “She’s a natural,” said Higgins Contractors Waikato temporary traffic management trainer…

Bus seats in demand

Passengers catching the regional bus services from Cambridge and Tamahere hit record levels last month but fare hikes are on the way. Frequency has been given as the major reason for the boost in numbers…

Mega-rural views sought

Future representation has become a big issue for rural residents who have an opportunity to have their say at two hall meetings. The first is tonight at Maungatautari and there residents from Kaipaki, Monavale, Horahora…

News …… in brief

Local Government NZ has established a new group focused on local electoral system reforms that drive greater voter participation and implement four-year terms. The group includes Waipa mayor Susan O’Regan. The four key areas of…

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