Adventists to celebrate at 50

Adventists to celebrate at 50

Cambridge’s Seventh Day Adventist church members will mark their 50th anniversary on August 3. Harvey Gangadeen, pastor for the Cambridge, Tīrau and Matamata churches recounts the church’s history. The story of Cambridge Church began circa…

Bright spark Amy honoured

Former Cambridge student Amy FitzPatrick has been celebrated for her leadership skills. She was named outstanding leader of the year (site-based) at last week’s National Association of Women in Construction Awards. Her award celebrates women…

Water – joint approach best

A new report into water services says the greater Waikato will be better off if councils work together – and it will prompt discussions over setting up joint entities. The document, commissioned by the Waikato…

Fagan shows his class

Te Kuiti’s Jack Fagan and Pongaroa’s David Buick have celebrated a test shearing win for New Zealand. It was the second success for The Wools of New Zealand Shearing Sports New Zealand shearing team in…

Long lunch, strong bids

The Long Lunch in Cambridge Town Hall last month was just what the business doctor ordered with $2500 raised for Cambridge Lifeskills and plenty of robust competition at auction time. The Cambridge Chamber event served…

Back to Basics

A ‘back to basics’ Enhanced Annual Plan confirming an average rates rise of 14.8 per cent has been adopted by Waipā District Council for the financial year starting July 1. The rates increase is the…

Cup visit whets Cambridge trainers’ appetite

The 2024 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour made its way to Cambridge yesterday and local trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood got their first glimpse at the iconic trophy they hope to get their hands on…

Winter joy for Cambridge

Cambridge Bowling Club was well represented  at Kihikihi’s tournament last week – and celebrated a win. Winter ills, and the weather, cast their shadow on the day. There were several teams that cancelled ,with flu…

Milly heading off shore

Cambridge trainer Nicky Chilcott has announced her champion mare Sacred Mountain is heading to Australia. Chilcott and owners Merv and Meg Butterworth made the announcement this week saying they are not willing to see her…

Charity benefits from race meeting

Waikato Thoroughbred Racing are once again showing their support for the local community by hosting the Cambridge RDA (Riding for the Disabled) Race Day at its Cambridge Synthetic meeting this Wednesday with proceeds going to…