Flushed with pride

2 Jul 2026 • By Mary Anne Gill Share:

Lorraine Kendrick, centre with staff, laughs as she listens to tributes paid to her at the Cambridge Wastewater Treatment Plant opening.

Te Awamutu News 2 July 2026

Waipā’s biggest infrastructure project has been handed over with a simple but heartfelt request.

“Please take great care of the baby.”

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Harry Wilson, Waikato-Tainui, Waters manager Karl Pavlovich, Taiporutu Hauraki of Ngāti Haua Mahi Trust, artist Eugene Kara, Tipene Wilson and Poto Davies of the Kaitiaki Group, project manager Marie McIntyre, Norm Hill of the Kaitiaki Group, strategic lead Robin Walker, and mayor Mike Pettit. Photo: Supplied

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