Felled tree had Dutch Elm disease

A second case of Dutch Elm disease has been confirmed in Waipā  with the elm tree removed from the south east corner of Victoria Square earlier this month returning a positive result. The 100-year-old tree…

Rev Jennie Savage Vicar, St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Cambridge Many take a journey over Christmas and the summer, to have a holiday, or to visit family or friends. Sometimes they have been long planned, postponed,…

Water safety agencies are calling on people to take care on the Waikato River this summer, particularly around dams and lakes in the Waipā and South Waikato districts. Water Safety New Zealand statistics showed 287…

Leamington Domain is set to be transformed next year with a new destination playground featuring water, sand, and nature-themed play areas. The finalised design has come to life thanks to community input from consultation on…

DairyNZ Hamilton-based scientist Charlotte Reed has received the 2024 Australasian Dairy Science Symposium Emerging Scientist Award. The symposium brought together 140 science and extension professionals from across Australasia. Reed shared research on ‘What do milk…

Rowers from St Peter’s School in Cambridge spent a week in Australia last week and are now hosting their Australian compatriots in readiness for a Lake Karāpiro regatta this weekend. The 28 senior rowers stayed…

Parking plans  I have now read several articles on parking recently that all put up an argument from different perspectives. Previously, I served at Heart of Gisborne for six years, including three as City Manager,…

That bill Finally, we can all see that the three part  Treaty Principles Bill is no threat to anyone and does nothing to diminish or alter the treaty signed by Hobson on behalf of the…

Bowlers have raised $1100 for Te Awamutu’s Riding for the Disabled organisation. Kihikihi Bowling Club’s latest tournament was a departure from the norm, in that all proceeds from the day were donated. Representatives from the…

Riverlea Theatre has continued to draw on Waipā talent with its latest production – Flashdance – which opens a three week season on Saturday. Alex Smith who plays understudy to Andy Derby as Nick, and…