News in Brief
Dansey steps up
Georgie Dansey
Georgie Dansey, who runs a fitness company and gym franchise in Te Awamutu, will become the country’s newest MP. She will take the seat vacated when Adrian Rurawhe retires on Waitangi Day. Dansey was earlier confirmed as Labour’s candidate in Hamilton East at the November general election. The seat is held by National’s Ryan Hamilton.
Waitangi Day
Te Awamutu and Cambridge museums will provide Waitangi Day activities from February 5 to 9. At Te Awamutu there will be an opportunity to browse books and resources about Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Lake warnings
Nga Roto
Health warnings for cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) remain in place at Lakes Ngā Roto and Arapuni. Across the Waikato region, the number of affected lakes has reduced from eight at the start of the year to five.
Raglan boost
Raglan Beach. Photo: Hamilton and Waikato Tourism
Raglan will host the World Surf League Championship Tour in May. The New Zealand Pro event will be staged Manu Bay as the fourth stop on the men’s and women’s championship tour.
Man remanded
A convicted burglar who has been in and out of prison since 2003 has admitted a further raft of charges including a burglary from Kaipaki Nursery and an attempt to steal a television from a Te Awamutu pizza outlet, Open Justice media has reported. Kevin Kaukau has been remanded in custody awaiting sentence.
Motors running…
The Cambridge Cruisers club will provide live rock ‘n’ roll dance action in Hamilton today in the Chartwell Shopping Centre. The event, with automotive displays is a preview to the Morrinsville Motorama next month.
