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Bydder penalised for code breach

Cambridge-based Hamilton city councillor Andrew Bydder has been penalised for a “material breach” of the council’s Code of Conduct. Investigator Mary Hill said the first-term councillor had breached two section – treating others with respect…

International flights return to Waipā

Champagne corks are popping across the Waikato today with confirmation that direct flights between Hamilton Airport and Australia are back. Jetstar, a subsidiary of Qantas, has announced it will offer three return flights per week…

News ….. in brief

Two people with a long-standing family connection to Cambridge’s sister city Bihoro have been selected as part of a seven-strong Waipā  delegation to visit Japan this month. Cambridge Community Board sought applications from people in…

Ōhaupō speed bumps on way out?

The Government is scrapping plans for 29 speed bumps on state highways, as motorists complain about the severity of three of them in Ōhaupō. “Kiwis are sick of seeing money go into expensive speed bumps…

Board wants booze plan relaxed

Waipā District Council has been asked to relax its alcohol ban plan at Lake Arapuni campsites. Reacting to Waipa District Council’s draft alcohol policy and bylaw Te Awamutu and Kihikihi Community Board chair Ange Holt…

Home kill with a difference

A movie filmed around Maungatautari, Horahora, Leamington and Hautapu about two murderous butchers debuts tonight (Thursday) in Cambridge. And one attendee will walk away with a meat pack, producer Matt Hicks promises, “because why not?”…

Health expert’s ‘extreme’ worry

A veteran medical professional has revealed how concerned he is with the state of New Zealand’s health system. Luk Chin an 81-year old anaesthetist and pain specialist now working in private practice was giving an…

Upgrade plan for ‘old lady’

The trust running Cambridge Town Hall has gone out to tender for the first stage of its improvements, the hall’s two side wings. Known as the Victorian and Edwardian rooms, they will be upgraded this…

Hautapu hotel plan unveiled

A new hotel in Hautapu will generate millions of dollars in economic benefits for the Waipā district, developers told guests at a Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Business After Five briefing last week. Resource consent is…

New homes for pre-loved phones

A ‘Happy Phones’ initiative that sees school students use repurposed old mobile phones in ways that expand their learning platforms is winning fans at Cambridge East Primary School. Students have been using the pre-loved phones…

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