Cambridge cat quite the explorer

Cambridge cat quite the explorer

A local cat is making a name for himself around Cambridge, exploring his way to the middle school, the vets and even the other side of town. Oshaa, a 6-month-old tabby owned by Shay Bootten,…

Balloons to visit Waikato

  Cambridge will get its own taste of Balloons over Waikato next week when the iconic Hamilton-based event sends hot air balloons out to Lake Karapiro. At least five balloons will be at the Mighty…

Op shops not rubbish dumps

Op shops in Cambridge seem to have been treated more like landfill services than charity organisations recently, with an increasing number of cases where clearly unsellable items, as well as actual rubbish, are being dumped…

Mahé and Robbie eying world cup finish

The largely Cambridge-based team of elite rowers set to represent New Zealand at this year’s World Cup and World Championship regattas was named last week at Karapiro following a five-day trial. Mahé Drysdale and Robbie…

Rowers top table at champs

St Peter’s School and Cambridge High School rounded out the top four schools competing at the weekend’s North Island Secondary School Rowing Championships held at Lake Karapiro. The local students went up against 1889 competitors…

Big plans for community house

  The Cambridge Community House has a pretty obvious problem – the two portable buildings out the front are spelling out the service’s need for more space.  Manager Joanne Turner (formerly MacLennan), who took over…

Best foot forward heading to Nationals

One Cambridge local will be a top contender at the National Barefoot Water Ski Championships when the competition comes to the far end of Karapiro over Easter weekend, hosted by the Piarere Ski Club. William…

Big shoes to fill at gardens

A pillar of the Cambridge community has been forced to step back from his role at the Cambridge Community Gardens and hopes more people will help keep the spirit of the gardens alive and well….

Smart Water starts with next generation

Children’s performer Chris Lam Sam flew in from Wellington last week to teach Cambridge children about saving water through the Smart Water campaign, which aims to change how water is used and viewed. Smart Water…

New facility officially open

A crowd of elite athletes, sports officials, kaumatua and council members gathered at the newly-built sporting facility at the far end of Karapiro domain last week for its official grand opening. Waipa Mayor Jim Mylchreest…