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Mia’s mayoral moment

Mia Mackay spent several days hobnobbing with dignitaries in Japan so putting on the Waipā mayoralty chains was nothing out of the ordinary for the Cambridge toddler. The 22-month-old daughter of community board member Alana…

Trustees sought for ‘hidden gem’

Two additional trustees are being sought to help steer Cambridge’s Taylor Made Community Centre. Trust chairperson Lloyd Buscomb said the two would join him and other volunteer trustees, Bruce Morrison, Jeff Bennett, Andrew McCathie and…

On the road again

The Willie Nelson song describes Waipā District Council’s Ahu Ake road show best. “Goin’ places that I’ve never been. Seein’ things that I may never see again. And I can’t wait to get on the…

Ramp call timed out

Traffic data New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is relying on to reject calls for new Waikato Expressway on off ramps near Cambridge Golf Club is several years old. The modelling NZTA used three years ago…

No changes on the interchange

On-off ramps at the southern end of the Cambridge section of Waikato Expressway have again been ruled out by New Zealand Transport Agency. The traffic volumes are insufficient to justify building them, Taupō MP Louise…

Attempted robbery in Leamington

Police are at the scene of an attempted robbery at the Sheridan Dairy in Shakespeare Street, Leamington this afternoon. Further details to follow.

News ……. in brief

Extension granted The public submission deadline for a proposed sand quarry in Cambridge has been extended to Monday November 4. Waipā District Council and Waikato Regional Council will hold a joint hearing to consider the…

Rubbish: no change expected

Breaking news A proposal to launch a kerbside rubbish collection service has been binned by Waipā District Council due to the cost. Information provided by staff estimated the cost of setting up a wheelie bin…

Fonterra management changes

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has  announced changes to its management team. Managing director Co-operative Affairs Mike Cronin has been leading the potential consumer divestment process and will work on that full time. Former Fonterra alumni…

Walk for a cause call

Geoff and Johanna Fitzgerald are inviting 600 hikers to walk for a cause across their Wharepuhunga sheep and beef farm. The couple, who have farmed the 450ha Duncan Road property for 24 years, have has…

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