Lately the beauty of New Zealand’s Otago Lakes District has been presented to me via photos sent from one of my daughters, who shifted to live in that region this year. Her recurring theme of…
Lately the beauty of New Zealand’s Otago Lakes District has been presented to me via photos sent from one of my daughters, who shifted to live in that region this year. Her recurring theme of…
New Zealand does not have a good track record in restructuring. The power reforms of the 1990s did not deliver on their stated intention of keeping power prices affordable. The recent Te Pukenga disaster to…
By the time the next edition of this newspaper hits the streets Waipa District Council will have ‘come clean’ on their preferred partners in the current government’s desire for sweeping local body change. That they…
The latest Waipā Residents’ Survey provides a useful snapshot of how people feel about life in our district. It’s what sits behind the numbers that I find most interesting. One of the strongest messages is…
Have you heard about the “Ride Safe, Stay Safe” Campaign recently launched by Cambridge Blue Light? The aim is to promote safe riding behaviours amongst our young people. These include wearing a correctly fitted helmet…
The latest inflation number for the year to June 2026 was 4.1%, more than double the mid-point of the RBNZ’s inflation target of 1-3%. NZ’s inflation rate has been above the target range for the…
Our community has many commendable social initiatives, often under the radar and unheralded and motivated purely to support and enhance other’s lives. The collective positive impact and difference made by all the dedicated people involved…
While it is great to see councils around the Waikato sharing their views with the public on local government reform, one important opportunity hasn’t been aired. It is quite possible to meet the Government’s requirement…
The debate around the future of local government is one of the most important conversations our region has had in decades. It will influence how we plan for growth, invest in infrastructure, deliver services and…
Alcohol-related harm continues to make up a significant part of police work. To help ensure licensed premises are meeting their obligations under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act, police periodically conduct Controlled Purchase Operations…
