David Nordell likes nothing better than getting his hands dirty under the hood of a 1911 Cal Thorpe Roadster. He was to leave the roadster alone for a day to get out in his 1938…
David Nordell likes nothing better than getting his hands dirty under the hood of a 1911 Cal Thorpe Roadster. He was to leave the roadster alone for a day to get out in his 1938…
More than 23,000 rate demand letters landed in Waipā letterboxes last week asking ratepayers for more than $73 million. That will be just over half what the council needs to run the district for the…
Road names in Kihikihi could be challenged now a new Waipā street naming policy has been confirmed and at least one councillor says that it is a way to better reflect the community. The aim…
Waipā District councillors want more details about the benefits of spending $540,000 on a Covid recovery package and a say in where the remaining cash goes. At a Strategic Planning and Policy committee last week…
“Everyone talks about 10 year plans – this should be a five year plan.” Waikato Regional Council chairman Russ Rimmington has jumped back on track to call for rail development in Waikato to be prioritised. He says priority must be given to establishing lines from…
Two senior local authority councillors have mixed views on whether rail should feature in Waikato commuter plans. Hamilton City councillor Dave Macpherson, who played a vital role in lobbying for the establishment of Te Huia…
The axing of community boards is being considered by district councils from Wānaka to Waipā. And in both centres the boards are aggrieved. That’s not surprising – they have proved valuable mouthpieces for communities. What…
Cambridge and Te Awamutu community boards are fighting for their existence, writes Mary Anne Gill. It takes a lot to get Ange Holt and Sue Milner to break ranks and go against the standard Waipā…
Social media has become an integral tool for owners of lost dogs and resulted in fewer pooches ending up in Waipā pounds. District Growth and Regulatory Services group manager Wayne Allan made the observation in…
The Minister for Energy and Resources Hon Dr Megan Woods officially opened Fonterra’s wood pellet boiler at its Te Awamutu plant last week. The site has been operating on wood pellets for nearly a year and the…
