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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Waikato Regional Councillors have backed a project to future-proof homes in the province via low interest loans. The proposal is part of the council’s draft long term plans. Roy Pilott looks at the proposal and…
