It would be fair to observe that occasionally I have been a tad critical of the performances of those driving Waipā District Council and both elected and management levels. In fact, one of the elected…
It would be fair to observe that occasionally I have been a tad critical of the performances of those driving Waipā District Council and both elected and management levels. In fact, one of the elected…
Cambridge Community Board set three strategic priorities to focus on when we were first elected. They were to advocate for a new library and community hub, support walking and cycling paths town wide and lastly,…
I hope everyone had a good long weekend. It was great to see the road toll at zero with everyone making it home from their holidays safely. In the seven days prior to writing, in…
Today is our national ShakeOut earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi, a great chance to think about what to do during an earthquake and why. I feel that knowing why it is important to do something…
The CPI outcome for the year to September 30 was a good one. The increase of 2.2 per cent was at the lower end of most economists’ expectations. It was also the first time since…
I live by a Cambridge green-belt reserve where my favourite birds, native wood pigeon (the kererū), frequently visit. Recently an unusually large flock of eight was frolicking high up in the trees. Unexpectedly a group…
Loans and liabilities Kevin Wells (letters, October 3) asked “does the council use ratepayers properties as security for loans and [deputy chief executive] Ken Morris replied “No, council does not own the properties”. The council…
This week I am again prompted to remind you about Facebook fraud. Facebook Marketplace is an unregulated trading platform. While a lot of legitimate people use it, there are equally those recidivist fraudsters who use…
As we come out of winter and into spring, a reminder to landowners that that both the Waikato Regional Council and the Waikato River Authority have contestable funding available to landowners to assist with restoration…
“When it comes up it’s already too late” I hear as I listen to US news focused on Hurricane Milton as it moves towards Florida, towards the areas under so much stress from Hurricane Helene….
