Running for 75 years…

Running for 75 years…

Seeing Roto-o-Rangi farmer Bruce Wallis compete in the Cambridge Harrier Club two persons’ walk relay with his 1980s partner in crime Gary Christie was one of several highlights during the 75th anniversary celebrations on Saturday….

We see him here, we see him there

Waipā sculptor and arts icon Fred Graham has left pieces of public art around the district which will ensure he is not forgotten. Graham, 96, who died last week, was born in Arapuni, raised in…

Council, Audit NZ at odds

An adverse Audit New Zealand report on Waipā District Council’s Long Term Plan was withheld from the public watching online until the following day but mentioned several times during an extraordinary council meeting last week….

Mayoral race confirmed

When Mike Pettit wants to reconnect with what he loves about Waipā, he hikes to the top of Pukemako Scenic Reserve behind his Cambridge home. It was there at Maungakawa, alongside his wife Nicola and…

Gastro mystery continues

Mystery surrounds the cause of a gastroenteritis outbreak which hit nearly 100 people following the Waipā Business Awards at Mystery Creek. The National Public Health Service is investigating the event attended by 350 people to…

Tragedies impact on fire fighters

Update 2pm The Schick family and Windsor Park Stud have made the following statement: “The Schick family and Windsor Park team express their sincere and heartfelt appreciation for the outpouring of love, support and concern…

Going to war with pedal power

The role cyclists played in World War I was on display at the recent Cambridge Cycling Festival including the fact that Adolf Hitler was one of them. The festival was held on Anzac Day and…

E-waste partnership

Two Cambridge community organisations have combined forces to keep more e-waste away from landfills. Urban Miners and Achievement House, both not-for-profit organisations, recognised a mutual opportunity to achieve their shared goal. Starting this week, Achievement…

Stolwyk eyes regional seat

Waipā deputy mayor Liz Stolwyk will stand for Waikato Regional Council in the Waikato-King Country constituency at October’s local body elections. The 52-year-old Ōhaupō dairy farmer and Lake Karāpiro Domain manager will stand down from…

Pub in licence battle

Five Stags bar in Leamington, known for its hunting-themed decor, is facing an uncertain future due to multiple reports of intoxication and disorderly behaviour over the past three years. Founded in 2012 as a family-friendly…