200 speed limit drops planned for Waipā

200 speed limit drops planned for Waipā

Cambridge’s town centre will become a 40km/h zone for drivers under far-reaching proposals the Waipā District Council called for submissions on recently. The council has come up with a whopping 200-plus speed changes in the…

Rowers race over two regattas

Two big regattas on the rowing calendar took place simultaneously at Karapiro over last weekend, attracting 2250 athletes and around 1500 spectators. The Cambridge Town Cup saw secondary school rowers earn podium places in age…

Fundraising at new heights

Rachel Pridham, right-hand supporter of 2018 Starship fundraiser Kate Pridham, is setting her sights even higher in the pursuit of helping others – this time walking 100km to raise hundreds of dollars for Oxfam New…

Cycle Classic a wrap

As a week of cycling madness came to a close in Cambridge last Sunday, cycling legend Aaron Gate was named the overall winner of the New Zealand Cycle Classic. Racing for Ireland in a combined…

Find this pot pusher

They are spoiling our community – and the community is striking back. A restaurant has put a bounty on the head of a vandal who has targeted at least one institution in the town, and…

Japan plan flagged

The Japanese flag could fly at future Armistice Day services in Cambridge. Japan was an ally in World War 1 and is credited with playing an important role in securing sea lanes against the German…

World Cup a boon for Cambridge

The UCI Track Cycling World Cup at the Avantidrome over January 18 – 20 reaped rewards both on and off the track, for cyclists and citizens alike. Whilst the New Zealand team scored five gold…

Weekend of BMX action produces top champions

Cambridge BMX champion Sarah Walker managed to add another notch to her belt before heading off on her honeymoon on Monday last week, reclaiming the elite women’s title at the New Zealand BMX Championships in…

Superclass racing at Cambridge BMX track

Cambridge has been a hive of cycling activity over the past fortnight, starting with the UCI Track Cycling World Cup over last weekend weekend, and the New Zealand Cycle Classic and Cycling Festival held Tuesday…

Dux students preparing for a busy 2019

Cambridge’s top high school students will begin their tertiary study next month, following their passion for science. Ashley Barea, Cambridge High School’s Dux for 2018, plans to study a bachelor of science and environmental science…