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Senior platform set for revival

Discussions on mapping a way forward for Waipā’s seniors will dominate a forum organised by Cambridge Grey Power and Waipā district councillors. Cr Roger Gordon, said Grey Power and local councillors want to find the…

Powering up the country

Sparks flew in Te Awamutu. Waipa Networks and The Lines Company’s and best line mechanics and cable jointers competed against national peers at the annual three day Connection at Castleton Park, last week. The News…

Ka Whawhai Tonu costumes go on show

Waipā will share a touch of movie magic when costumes from the recent New Zealand film Ka Whawhai Tonu go on show at the Te Awamutu Museum from tomorrow. It’s the first time costumes from…

Supporters shed vandalised

It’s been kindly described as someone having a temper tantrum. And tempers were certainly raised when a photo of a vandalised Te Awamutu Sharing Shed was circulated on social media last week. The shed, a…

What consultants cost

Waipā spent more than $14 million on consultants in the financial year ended June 30 – up from $13.7 million the previous year. The council provided the figures to Cambridge Chamber chief executive Kelly Bouzaid…

News …. in brief

Songs for the saints Paul Gough is confident his planned concert to raise funds for St John will be a success. The Te Awamutu musician and the band he plays in, Early Daze, will  perform…

Power play at work

Teams from across the country converged on Te Awamutu on Tuesday for the start of Annual Connection 2024 – an event showcasing highly specialised electricity supply skills. Te Kūiti based The Lines Company went into…

McKenzie Centre celebrates at 40

Since it opened 40 years ago, McKenzie Centre has been dedicated to supporting children with disabilities and help children achieve short and long-term success. Over the decades, thousands of children from throughout Waikato and the…

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…

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…

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