This year’s Anzac Day commemorations in Cambridge will feature acknowledgement of a relatively unknown aspect of New Zealand’s Gallipoli experience – the recognition of Indian soldiers who fought alongside Kiwis at Gallipoli. It is thought…
A changeover at the top of a Cambridge business marks the end of an era. Peter Martin and Teri Archer were, until recently, the Wilson’s Floorings’ longtime owner/operators. After 35 years in the business, the…
Waipā artists associated with Te Awamutu’s Enrich Plus community will showcase their creative talents at an IHC Art Awards gallery exhibition in the town tomorrow (Friday). Their artwork will go on public view from 3.30pm…
Sleep was at the top of Devon Briggs’ agenda when he arrived home a fortnight ago. Fresh from his stunning performance at the Para Cycling Track World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, the world champion…
The ongoing cleaning and maintenance of veterans’ graves has been boosted with a donation of supplies from a Cambridge business. The Cambridge RSA and its ‘Remembrance Army’ team received the donation last month from Mitre…
A Cambridge-based academic who spoke last month about her own experiences says mental health services in New Zealand are severely compromised in terms of providing support that is more helpful than harmful. Sarah Gordon, an…
The departure to Australia of Waipā District Libraries’ outreach librarian Dee Atkinson leaves a pint-sized hole and big running shoes to fill. The diminutive Dee has earned the moniker ‘energiser bunny’ because of her high-energy…
The newly-revamped seminar room at Taylor Made Community Space is reopening for a post-Easter resurgence. After months of renovations which have included the installation of a new commercial kitchen, new carpeting and paintwork, the space…
Taupō MP Louise Upston has delivered a stinging rebuke to both sides in the Cambridge third bridge debate, suggesting Waipā District Council improve its communications with the community and calling on residents to rein in…
Hundreds of fans have descended on Piarere to watch 109 water skiers from around the country compete in the New Zealand Water Ski Nationals. The March 26-31 event is held here every six years or…
