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Lions’ contribution grows 

This year could be a fundraising record-breaker for the Cambridge Lions, with over $205,600 already funnelled into the community since January and more than $17,300 donated in grants during July alone. Those figures are after…

Reform: dead in the water? 

Another local Government leader has voiced his opposition to the Government’s Three Waters plan – as district council mayors talk about referenda on the issue. Waikato Regional Council chair Russ Rimmington says his council has…

Board backs council review

Cambridge Community Board supports Waipā District Council’s representation review proposals. Cambridge will have one less elected councillor and both the Cambridge and Maungatautari wards will expand so that each councillor in the town will represent…

So good to be back at Level 2 

Cambridge parents Tarsha and Matt Makgill are excited about the district’s move to Alert Level 2 this week, which has come just as cabin fever was beginning to set in at their home. The couple…

‘People in Wellington need a rocket’

Anger as Ministry lets people ‘fall through the gaps’ Details about Waipā residents in need of help during last year’s lockdown have been wiped from the council’s emergency database because of Privacy Act regulations. Emergency…

No place like ……. home

Actor and musician Joel Tobeck, who has carved out an illustrious career in the USA, Australia and New Zealand, wants to put a one-man show on at the Cambridge Gaslight Theatre. He could test the…

Cycleway fallout

Money ear-marked for consultation with residents over the controversial Hamilton Road dual cycleway has gone unspent and will go instead on promotional activities after its completion. Many residents, including Grey Street Dairy owner Wei Na…

Kiwi House development starts 

Building is well underway on the multi-million-dollar redevelopment of the Ōtorohanga Kiwi House, one that will future-proof the 50-year-old facility and sustainably enhance its conservation efforts. The project will take place over the next three…

Growth plan for Ngāhinapōuri 

Ngāhinapōuri is to undergo an $8.75 million upgrade which will help position the now sleepy Waipā village into a bustling community. The work has been a long time coming, Waipā mayor Jim Mylchreest said when opening discussion on Tuesday…

Yes minister, no minister 

When Malcolm French and his wife Jan return to Canada next week, it will be with a measure of quiet acceptance and some sadness at the way their New Zealand adventure ended. The couple is taking a…

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