I do not know whether to shake my head, send a stern letter or just go with the flow. Yes – I am talking about Waipā District Council. Firstly, let me be fair and clear….
I do not know whether to shake my head, send a stern letter or just go with the flow. Yes – I am talking about Waipā District Council. Firstly, let me be fair and clear….
I was recently fortunate enough to spend a day in and around Rotorua with GNS Science volcanologist Brad Scott and two visitors from the Tonga Geological Sciences. Brad has an incredible knowledge of the area….
I recently attended the 50th celebration of Schick Construction, a local company started by a guy with a truck which now employs over 300 people. It was inspiring. Why then is it so hard to…
I hope everyone enjoyed the long Easter weekend and managed to get a break. Unfortunately, opportunist criminals sometimes see holiday weekends as a great time to commit more crime. Ford Courier utes seem to be…
The recent Department of Statistics release of gross domestic product data for the December quarter, 2023, showed that New Zealand is ‘officially’ in recession. The phrase ‘being in recession’ is applied to a country when…
Standing 19 metres tall at what is considered a main ‘gateway’ to our town, is a cross. Maybe the fact it’s located close to what’s known as the Memorial Gates is fitting. At night the…
Hello again, what a great evening it was at Balloons over Waipa last Friday. I attended as part of Cambridge Blue Light and was pleased to talk to so many members of the public. Four…
For years, some Cambridge residents have been concerned about the need for a third bridge. Council understands those concerns and has been working to identify options ratepayers can afford, and that the government will help…
Waipā District Council has developed a comprehensive transport strategy for the Waipā district as a whole and the Cambridge Connections work is being undertaken in accordance with that. The Cambridge Community Board recognises the need…
Lately I’ve noticed when asking people, “How are you?” that frequently their quick response is, “busy!” It even seems that it’s proudly worn like a badge of honour. If I’m busy I must be successful!…
