When we spied Roger Gordon putting up his election signs last week, the first thing we asked him was when the photo was taken. Last election he used a three year old photo when election…
When we spied Roger Gordon putting up his election signs last week, the first thing we asked him was when the photo was taken. Last election he used a three year old photo when election…
Another 108 Waipā residents became New Zealand citizens last week – 41 from the United Kingdom and 20 from South Africa. It could well be the last of eight presided over by mayor Susan O’Regan…
Cambridge’s Town Hall clock has stopped again – and it turns out this has been happening off and on throughout the winter. Experts suspect moisture inside the tower may be affecting the electrics. Waipā District…
Licence granted Leamington’s Five Stags Tavern has been granted an on-licence for a further three years by the Waipā Licensing Committee. The police, Medical Officer of Health and Waipā licensing officers raised concerns about intoxication,…
After a successful debut in 2024, Fonterra’s forklift competition is back for round two, with four regional competitions kicking off this month. Last Thursday, 22 competitors from across the Waikato region faced off in a…
Waipa readers have had the chance to delve inside the mind of a novelist recently, as Cambridge musician and author Holly Cramer-Roberts promoted her young adult fantasy series, Harp and the Lyre. Holly, who writes…
Students from Bihoro High School were amazed by the wide open paddocks cows and calves enjoy in Waipā compared to the farming practices back in Japan. Over the weekend, five students from Bihoro High School…
An eight week attack on feral goats has been launched by the Department of Conservation and the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association. The National Wild Goat Hunting Competition is a nationwide initiative to raise awareness of…
Experts highlight challenges and priorities for restoring Waikato lakes. Waikato is home to a diverse range of lakes, and experts say they urgently need better management and restoration. University of Waikato freshwater scientist Deniz Özkundakci …
When it comes to her knitting, there’s no bigger buzz for Christine Baker than seeing someone put on one of her creations and get toasty and warm. “I’m old school,” the retired Cambridge blueberry orchardist…
