Eco Fest – it’s a BYO event

Eco Fest – it’s a BYO event

An inaugural Kids Eco Festival coming to Cambridge later this month is shaping up to be a fun and informative way to put the concept of waste reduction within everyone’s reach. The idea is to…

‘Rugbymoon’ for newlyweds

Nicole and Ryan Cameron are Japan-bound  for windfall holiday they initially thought was a scam. The Cambridge couple left New Zealand on Wednesday for five days and nights of World Cup magic in Japan –…

Thanks a billion, pensioners

“Don’t let anyone tell you that you are a burden to New Zealand. If you went on strike tomorrow, this country would fall to its knees.” That was the message delivered by Seniors Minister Tracey…

Fire chief honoured

Days after handing out life membership awards to two members of the Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade its chief has himself been honoured. Don Gerrand – one of three Queens Service Medal holders in the brigade…

Will you have a cup with that?

Despite Kermit the Frog’s protestations, it might be easy being green after all – as Cambridge’s In Stone Café has discovered. The Victoria St café has been offering customers the option of having their takeaway…

Grand Prior Award for St John cadet

Cambridge’s Sarah Rix has topped eight years of hard work with a memorable visit to Government House to receive her St John Grand Prior Award from New Zealand Governor-General, Dame Patsy Reddy. Sarah, 17, was…

Back to school for cyclists

There was more than one reason to smile on the last day of term for the children of Cambridge Primary School when they were visited by two World Championship medal winning cyclists, Tom Sexton and…

Historical birthing centre explained

As interest grows in local archaeological discoveries, Cambridge Historical Society president Grant Middlemiss is keen to encourage people to join the group.  “This area was the centre of so much habitation… there are more and…

Halloween horrors promised at spooky fundraiser

October has arrived and Halloween looms … seems the time is right to dust off whatever hobgoblin horrors rattle your chains and head across to the Fox-Worthingtons for a scaring that just might top them…

Life membership marks extraordinary service

Two stalwarts in the Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade – Win Steen and Steve Russell – have been awarded life membership by Chief Fire Officer Don Gerrand. The prestigious honour was bestowed at a September 28…