More fame for James

Melbourne Cup winning jockey James McDonald will have his name added to Cambridge’s Walk of Fame. The announcement was made by Waipā District Council this week and is welcomed by staff at The News –…

Te Awamutu local Corban George-Potterton has won the Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Young Volunteer of the Year Award for 2023 from a pool of 48 RDA groups across New Zealand. He is a Riding…

Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit Stephen Cox (Ōhaupō) for services to cycling Stephen Cox had an outstanding career in road cycling, attending three Commonwealth Games, claiming a bronze medal,  and attending the…

Local Government NZ has established a new group focused on local electoral system reforms that drive greater voter participation and implement four-year terms. The group includes Waipa mayor Susan O’Regan. The four key areas of…

Four face courts Cambridge Police have apprehended four alleged prolific dishonesty offenders following a search warrant and a quick tip from locals  last week. Two of the offenders, women aged 46 and 48, are charged…

28 May 3.40pm Rob Feisst farewelled Community stalwart Rob Feisst was farewelled at the Cambridge Town Hall today following his death in Waikato Hospital on May 21 at the age of 80. His death leaves…

i-Site grants Te Awamutu and Cambridge i-Sites have been given grants of $30,000 each by Waipā District Council in the 2024-2025 financial year to help recover from the loss of the council’s funding. The decision…

i-Site to stay open Cambridge’s i-Site will remain in the Town Hall after July 1 despite its funding from Waipā District Council discontinuing from that date. Destination Cambridge general manager Ruth Crampton made the announcement…

Architecture award for pool Cambridge’s Perry Aquatic Centre, Puna Kaukau o Te Oko Horoi, has won a top public architecture design award. The award was presented last night at the New Zealand Institute of Architects…

Discounts announced Waipā Networks customers will receive an average discount of $100 on their next bill. Customers receive two discounts each year, and in the upcoming round, close to $2.6 million will be distributed back…