Extension granted The public submission deadline for a proposed sand quarry in Cambridge has been extended to Monday November 4. Waipā District Council and Waikato Regional Council will hold a joint hearing to consider the…
Extension granted The public submission deadline for a proposed sand quarry in Cambridge has been extended to Monday November 4. Waipā District Council and Waikato Regional Council will hold a joint hearing to consider the…
Breaking news A proposal to launch a kerbside rubbish collection service has been binned by Waipā District Council due to the cost. Information provided by staff estimated the cost of setting up a wheelie bin…
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has announced changes to its management team. Managing director Co-operative Affairs Mike Cronin has been leading the potential consumer divestment process and will work on that full time. Former Fonterra alumni…
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…
Geoff and Johanna Fitzgerald are inviting 600 hikers to walk for a cause across their Wharepuhunga sheep and beef farm. The couple, who have farmed the 450ha Duncan Road property for 24 years, have has…
“Farmers aren’t making money, and the Rural Support Trust is busier than ever,” Federated Farmers Waikato president Keith Holmes says. Waikato Rural Support Trust Chair Neil Bateup confirmed calls to the trust in September were…
A sombre gathering at Te Awamutu’s Anzac Green last Saturday marked the 107th anniversary of a battle said to represent one of New Zealand’s darkest days in World War One. The battle at the small…
“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….
A new technology hub designed to encourage creative thinking and problem-solving was blessed by Ngāti Koroki Kahukura representative Harry Wilson at Cambridge Middle School on Monday morning. Principal Daryl Gibbs said the block was unique…
New Zealand First was ready to deal with protestors at party leader Winston Peter’s public meeting on Sunday. Matangi farmer and party co-coordinator for the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions Craig Sinclair told The…
