Being part of the change

Jayden Corbett was motivated after hearing and reading about whole-farm conversions to carbon forestry. “It didn’t sit right with me,” he said. “I’m a young guy starting out a career in sheep and beef and…

The names are in. The aspirants are known for the 2025 Waipā Council Steeplechase. Yes, that three-yearly event where experience and wannabees go head-to-head to attract your attention. In Cambridge three sitting councillors seek a…

The ramp saga I have worked as an economist most of my life so I am very used to looking at and using statistics. But I am also a great believer in using observation and…

The well-travelled hills between Te Awamutu and Cambridge will provide a stern test for riders in the 2026 Elite Road Cycling National Championships. The event is set for February 5-7, and hosted for the next…

Josh Moore, who runs digital marketing agency Duoplus, discusses the importance of good photos for an election – and selects what he considers the best among mayoral and Cambridge councillor and community board candidates. Marketing…

Continuing our local body election coverage, Christine Cornege, an award winning Cambridge photographer who takes equestrian, portrait, family and business photos selects her “best of page” photos from last week’s Cambridge News. We’re often told…

They want our vote? Cambridge was once a compact, prosperous, semi-rural English town of trees and champions—a beacon of what could be achieved in the Waikato. But those who want our vote gave away our…

After a successful debut in 2024, Fonterra’s  forklift competition is back for round two, with four regional competitions kicking off this month. Last Thursday, 22 competitors from across the Waikato region faced off in a…

An eight week attack on feral goats has been launched by the Department of Conservation and the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association. The National Wild Goat Hunting Competition is a nationwide initiative to raise awareness of…

Experts highlight challenges and priorities for restoring Waikato lakes. Waikato is home to a diverse range of lakes, and experts say they urgently need better management and restoration. University of Waikato freshwater scientist Deniz Özkundakci …