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Revaluations delayed again

Waipā’s rating revaluations have been delayed for a second time – and the district council is unimpressed. In October it was reported independent property provider Quotable Value (QV) was not able to provide property revaluations…

Driven to distraction

Cambridge Altrusa Club members have moved fast to support a national office initiative aimed at helping children caught up in emergency situations. They are making up as many ‘Distraction Packs for Tamariki’ as possible, age-group…

Gabrielle’s bottom line

The cost of Cyclone Gabrielle for Waipā has been revealed. Remedial work, which includes clearing fallen trees and branches, is likely to cost more than $300,000, Park Operations team leader Matt Johnston told the Service…

Trust for youth launches

Gina Christie says if she and husband Andrew won Lotto, they would have used the money to set up hostels to help young people in need. This week they have done the next best thing…

We’ll take the car, thanks

Cambridge residents have a high dependence on cars and on key connections through the town which results in significant bottle necks at peak time. And the town’s transport network shows little consideration for other transport…

We’re on a roll…

Rock ‘n’ roll is here to stay if the response to Saturday’s inaugural dance competition at Lake Karāpiro is any indication. Mary Anne Gill was there and took these photos. Organisers say the inaugural Stars…

Waipā: June election

It’s a yes from one, and “I’m thinking about it” from the other. The two Waipā Māori ward candidates who finished behind the now resigned councillor Takena Stirling last year could both be contenders again…

Focus on council attendance

Takena Stirling’s resignation from Waipā District Council has sparked media stories about his attendance at meetings. Read: Councillor resigns Stirling missed seven of 11 meetings since December  – two of which were to represent the…

Challenge for i-Site

Cambridge’s i-Site faces an uncertain future with the resignation of its chief executive, the loss of a major income stream and indecision about future council funding. Michelle ‘Miff’ Macdiarmid has resigned from Destination Cambridge, the…

Te Kanohi appointments on hold

Waipā mayor Susan O’Regan has put the appointment of mana whenua representatives on four council committees on hold. She made the call today following the resignation last week of Waipā Maori ward councillor Takena Stirling….

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