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A career like no other

Local Karen Scott is the chief executive of Enrich Group, one of the region’s largest disability providers. A colourful career that includes netball, police, policy making, and support work has led her to become the…

Moving farewell for Cambridge legend

“Firefighters never die. They just burn forever in the hearts of those loved ones they left behind and the people whose lives they saved.” Cambridge would have made Don Gerrand proud last Saturday. Hundreds of…

Dog laws reviewed 

Waipā’s Dog Control Bylaw and Dog Control policy are to be reviewed and updated to reflect issues with dogs in several reserves. Mount Kakepuku, Karāpiro’s Mighty River Domain, Lake Te Koo Utu, Memorial Park and…

Goodbye Louise

After three-and-a-half years in the job, Cambridge’s Louise Allen has moved on from her role as MP Support for Taupo MP Louise Upston. She has returned to the Hamilton City Library, a place where she…

Business as usual, ‘not an option’ 

There is no long-term vision for public transport in Cambridge, says a Waipā district councillor. In a personal submission to the Waikato Regional Council’s Public Transport Business Improvement Review, Roger Gordon voiced his concern at…

‘Toxic’ trash claim rejected 

Global Contracting Solutions say claims a waste to energy plant near Te Awamutu will be a toxic nightmare are scandalous. The proposed plant was referred to as a toxic nightmare by Valarie Morse in an…

Scholar heads for the stars  

Keith Illingsworth: 17.2.1924 – 15.4.2022 Keith Illingsworth will be remembered by many as the former principal of Cambridge Primary School, a kind community stalwart known for his love of words and quirky humour. It was…

Strategy missed the plane

The draft 30-year Waipā transport strategy pays little recognition to the importance of Hamilton Airport and Mystery Creek Events Centre, the two organisations have told the district council. A joint submission between the airport, Mystery…

Hall of fame bid rejected

A last minute $750,000 request for Waipā District Council to fund a Sports Hall of Fame at the Velodrome in Cambridge has been declined. But the council will first consult the community about the project…

Road issue ramped up

A quick fix for Cambridge’s traffic congestion has been rejected by Waka Kotahi. The suggestion to add on and off ramps to Waikato Expressway at the southern end of Cambridge near Cambridge Golf Club came…

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