The issue of whether or not New Zealand needs to introduce a capital gains tax is back in the news. A recent survey by Ipsos said 65 per cent of 1000 respondents would support a…
The issue of whether or not New Zealand needs to introduce a capital gains tax is back in the news. A recent survey by Ipsos said 65 per cent of 1000 respondents would support a…
Consultant fees Recent reports indicate the Waipa District Council has over 100 staff who are on $100,000 or more and that 10 council employees are earning between $180,000 to $339,999. This remuneration reflects what the…
Cambridge Police had a good catch following a family harm incident last week. A male seriously assaulted his partner, threatened others and forcibly removed their young child before speeding away in a vehicle. Police observed…
It’s amazing to think that a long while ago we were surrounded in Waipā by active volcanoes, now sleeping giants that will never wake again. They were once producing beautiful eruptions and modifying our landscape…
I overheard someone say, “It doesn’t matter what you believe so long as you are sincere.” I nearly interrupted because what we believe matters so much. Regardless of being sincere, nice people are sincerely wrong…
Rates pain Rates are not the only thing that is causing pain to our community, and it may be possible to alleviate two at the same time. I am referring as many others have to…
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…
