Seniors’ ‘changing dynamics’

Seniors’ ‘changing dynamics’

The government is working across several fronts to meet the demands of changing needs in our ageing population, Minister for Seniors Casey Costello says. Speaking at last week’s Cambridge Grey Power meeting at Taylor Made…

Lakewood’s history in panels

A set of heritage panels revealing the backstory to Cambridge’s Lakewood development are delighting both locals and visitors. Finishing touches to the panels went in last month, brought to this point by a group keen…

A funeral with applause

News of Rob Feisst’s inclusion in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours was met with applause at his Cambridge Town Hall farewell last week. The announcement was made by Taupō MP Louise Upston, who said special…

Conference organisers praised

Last weekend’s 2024 Rotary District 9930 Conference in Cambridge has been hailed as a triumph. Comments received by District Governor Bill Robinson and his team praised the conference’s organisation and structure, while international visitors signalled…

Rowing fundraiser for families

Cambridge Community House has benefited to the tune of almost $3000 thanks to a recent rowing fundraiser that also saw a few records tumble. The house team took their places on the rowing machines (ergs)…

Feisst farewelled

Community stalwart Rob Feisst was farewelled at the Cambridge Town Hall this week following his death in Waikato Hospital on May 21 at the age of 79. His death leaves a void among those running…

Bumper turnout for creative fibre

It’s another thumbs up for all at this month’s Cambridge Creative Fibre Exhibition and Fibre Fair held in the Cambridge Town Hall. More than 400 people came through the doors on the only Fibre and…

Rotary rocks the hall

A specially adapted performance of ‘Something Tells Me You’re in for Something Good’ by Cambridge Rotary’s own band, The Bruised Brothers knocked the socks off hundreds of Rotarians gathered in Cambridge last weekend. The social…

Faith and family: Eddie’s North Star

Edward ‘Eddie’ Webb was a rare gem. Not only was he a hugely successful businessman, a talented and competitive singer and outstanding Rotarian, but he was an indefatigable champion for his community, a faith-driven man…

Historian – and a ‘styley’ lady’

One of Cambridge’s most loyal daughters, Joan McCathie, was lauded recently as inspirational, generous and an insatiable local historian. After Joan’s death last month, just weeks after her 83rd birthday, the outpouring of memories penned…