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Blue sapphire couple mark anniversary

Cambridge couple Betty and Barry Harvey recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary, marking their milestone with a touch of nostalgia. The couple’s ‘blue sapphire’ event was shared by several of their children, who toasted them…

Māori wards: you tell us

Waipā District councillors are considering reducing their numbers –  and after largely shutting up shop on their opinion of Māori wards, backed a plan to go to the public on the issue yesterday. But one…

Council sets rates target

Waipā District Council has agreed to a 1.8 per cent average annual rates increase over the next 10 years, starting with 4.1 per cent in 2021-2022. A draft 2021-2031 Long Term Plan and consultation document…

Waipa fun run dates set

The 10th annual Waipā Fun Run will be staged on March 28. The event was derailed when the country moved to a Level 2 Covid alert earlier this month, having been originally slated for March…

Community says thanks, Michael

Michael Jeans’ contribution to the photographic story of Cambridge has been recognised with a Cambridge Community Board Community Service Award. The award was presented lasty week at a Cambridge Community Board (CCB) meeting, part of…

Watermain project starts

An upgrade on a major watermain which began in Cambridge on Tuesday 9 will help futureproof the town’s water supply. Waipā contractor Camex is carrying out the work, which involves drilling and installing a large…

Streets for People initiative sparks debate

Waipā District Council’s ambitious Streets for People project has hit a couple of speed bumps. The Streets for People project will see more than 25 temporary changes made to streets around Cambridge in an effort…

Piako to consider Māori seat

Matamata-Piako will be encouraged to establish a Māori ward for the 2022 local body elections. Its Manawhenua forum, which met on Tuesday last week, unanimously recommended the establishment of a ward – and that the…

Wards back on the agenda

Waipā District Councillors have 10 weeks to determine whether or not to introduce a Māori ward at the 2022 local body elections – but individually  most have yet to announce where they stand. The News…

Council unveils retro home plan in bid to ease housing crisis

Waikato Regional Council wants to loan moan to future proof homes. It has unveiled a proposal in its 10-year plan which would see up to $35 million made available in loans to turn cold, damp…

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