Bush classroom brings youth back to nature

Bush classroom brings youth back to nature

Te Miro School students will get stuck-in during this year’s Conservation Week planting native trees in their school’s “bush” classroom. Running September 14 – 22, Conservation Week encourages people to get involved in nature and…

Good puds take time

A good Christmas pud doesn’t just happen, says Chris Woodhams – it matures. The owner-operator at Cambridge café Crave was explaining why, with four months to go, he is already in the festive season mood….

Huge factory taking shape

One of the country’s largest industrial builds is taking shape out at Hautapu – the new APL site. Currently stretching about a quarter of a kilometre, the structure is only halfway towards what will be…

Club tops regional netball awards

Tom Voyle Park Sports Club has been awarded Club of the Year for the Waikato – Bay of Plenty region. Club president Wayne West said he was proud to see the behind-the-scenes dedication and passion…

Beautiful Town judges impressed with Cambridge

Cambridge could very well become the Most Beautiful Town in New Zealand, according to the judges for the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards. With the awards night coming up in October, judges Heather Saunderson and…

Gardener finds lucky leaves

Naomi Wicker has found a rare and supposedly lucky form of weed in her garden. The Australian-turned-Cambridge resident was weeding in her yard when she found a four-leaf clover. “I found one, and thought I’d…

New classrooms address overdue need

An announcement by the Minister of Education that three Cambridge schools would each receive two new classrooms came as a welcome relief for principals. “We’re all very excited,” said David Graham, principal of Goodwood School….

Good sorts pitch in for Daffodil Day

Thousands of daffodils have been picked by volunteers in Cambridge over the past month in preparation for today’s Daffodil Day  – the Cancer Society’s annual nationwide fundraiser. Eighteen Cambridge Rangers – the 12 to 17-year-olds’…

McIntosh makes Olympic cut

Cambridge equestrian rider Samantha McIntosh has secured a place at next year’s Olympic Games after a stellar run at the FEI Group G Olympic Qualifier in the Netherlands. Riding aboard the very dependable Check In…

Middle school band rock the stage

Cambridge Middle School rock band “Reckless” has made a name for itself as one of the top ensembles in this year’s Bandquest. The Waikato-wide music competition sees intermediate-age bands battle it out for the supreme…