3 days ago

Former Waipā mayor, regional council chairperson Alan Livingston dies

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

He’s been as described as a “true statesman” with a “calm, considered approach” who dedicated decades to his community.

Tributes are flowing after the death of former Waipā mayor and regional council chairperson Alan Livingston.

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7 hours ago

Poll: What do you think about medicinal cannabis?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Politicians may not usually be keen to be snapped with cannabis, but the Deputy Prime Minister is backing a growing medicinal export industry.

David Seymour was in Waikato to cut the ribbon at the opening of Ora Pharm’s medicinal cannabis and hemp extraction facility this week.

What do you think about medicinal cannabis? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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1 day ago

How's the road noise in your area?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The rattle and roar of “50 and 60 tonne juggernauts” speeding through Cambridge around the clock has become a nightmare, and lives depend on action being taken, a resident says

The issue was not limited to the hunt for a good night’s sleep — spokesperson Caroline White told the Waipā District Council’s service delivery committee on Wednesday lives were at stake.

How's the road noise in your area? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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