Waikato District Council welcomed new chief executive, Craig Hobbs, at its Ngāruawāhia council chambers last week. A pōwhiri was attended by more than 100 people including representatives from other councils, iwi, business and community leaders…
Let us entertain you: from left: Robert Moir and Norris Hall (tenor drums), Bruce Annandale, Robyn Irvine, David Moon, pipe sergeant Hunter Moir, Andrew Cameron, pipe major Gordon Carter (all bagpipes) and in front drum…
Olympic champs Olympic champs: Olympic champion Lucy Spoors has been taking a well-deserved break after winning a Gold medal in Paris, spending time with 2 year old son Rupert and also tying the knot. However,…
The number of kiwi raised at Maungatautari in Waipā and sent to new homes has reached almost 350. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the re-introduction of kiwi on Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari – four…
Merger on cards? Waikato Chamber of Commerce has ramped up calls for local body mergers saying rocketing rate rises and central government pressure is hitting ratepayers in the pocket. The region’s 12 councils for 536,200…
Zambia wins polo Zambia beat New Zealand 4-3 in the women’s international polo test at Cambridge Polo Club’s field in Leamington yesterday. Goals came from Kayleigh Clayton, 2, Nunu Henderson and Mary Jellis, one each…
Cambridge tennis player Wotjek Czyz is at the Australian Open in Melbourne to represent New Zealand. Wotjek will compete in the “Above Knee Amputee” event (“S3”). Wojtek says at this point he is only competing…
Waka racing More than 4000 competitors – watched by 8000 spectators – will take part in a total of 380 races over seven days in the waka ama sprint nationals on Lake Karāpiro starting on…
Two Waipā residents – Grahame Webber of Cambridge and Sally Davies of Te Awamutu – have been honoured by King Charles III in the New Year’s Honours List released today. Others with Waipā connections are…
Jazzy Christmas time Signing off This is the last edition of the year and we will be back on January 9, 2025. Keep your eye on our website cambridgenews.nz and the Cambridge App for any…
