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Conservation couple honoured

The rare awarding of a King’s Service Medal (KSM) to each of a husband-and-wife duo has brought the 2025 honour to Cambridge’s Tony and Jenny Enderby. Both were awarded the KSM for services to conservation. …

We say …. Think vote

We are now just over three months away from the Local Body elections. Voters will be invited to the polls from September 9 to October 11 to elect regional and district councillors and community board…

From BMX to global leader

Sarah Walker is balancing her role on the International Olympic committee championing innovation, inclusion and the future of sport with being a mother to two young daughters. Mary Anne Gill meets the BMX champ who…

Smart marketing for candidates

The 2025 local body elections are fast approaching, so candidates need to be planning how they’ll market themselves to their community. Running for local office is as much about visibility as it is about policy….

Plan change review begins

The Environment Court is likely to reconvene in September to review  responses to its interim decision on regional council plans to improve water quality in the Waikato and Waipā rivers. The Waikato Regional Council has…

Postscript: RD3 case abandoned

Former Te Awamutu based Waipā posties Danny and Ian Kennedy have abandoned their damages claim for breach of contract against NZ Post. The national postal service cancelled the couple’s contract to deliver “all mail and…

Station set for upgrade

The Cambridge St John Ambulance station on Fort Street has been deemed no longer fit for purpose. Funds raised through this month’s Light the Way appeal will contribute to the multi-million dollar redevelopment of the…

From Layla to Lady Gaga

He named his daughter after a Clapton classic, built stages for music legends, and once crashed a forklift at Claudelands. From Waikato roots to global tours, Chris Beehan’s journey is anything but ordinary, writes Mary…

New player in Waipā poll

A political ticket is set to launch on the local government scene and eight candidates are all but confirmed to stand in three of the five Waipā wards. Better Waipā will focus on key issues…

News in brief

King’s Birthday honorees Brendan Lindsay – Knight companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit Brendan Lindsay, owner of Cambridge Stud owner and long-time supporter of Te Arawhata – the Zealand Liberation Museum in Le…

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