Research into the stories of Cambridge has become significantly easier through the inclusion of more Waikato Independent material into the National Library’s collaborative digitisation programme, Papers Past. The newspaper – familiar to many as simply…
Dr Lloyd Buscomb has decided that a steady hand on the wheel is the best way to go after picking up the Cambridge Health and Community Trust (CHCT) reins last month. The Cambridge chiropractor was…
Cambridge artist Cara Fotofili has been selected as one of 72 finalists for the prestigious 2018 Parkin Drawing Award. The national drawing competition, which was launched by philanthropist and arts patron Chris Parkin six years…
Fresh into her role as CEO of Destination Cambridge, Michelle ‘Miff’ Macdiarmid believes the time is right to lay a strong foundation for the town’s current and future growth. News of Miff’s appointment was released…
Whichever way you look at it, 50 years or half a century is a significant landmark – be it in a career, a marriage or in any form of partnership. In Monsignor David Bennett’s case,…
Steps are being taken to make life easier for Waipa’s seniors. Cambridge and Te Awamutu will soon see the introduction of the Total Mobility Scheme (TMS), a subsidised taxi service aimed at easing transportation issues for…
Last month’s concert at St Peter’s School added another $3000 to the Cambridge Brass Band’s fundraising efforts for its November visit to France. The Cambridge Brass Band is one of the oldest community bands in…
Cambridge i-SITE chief executive Roger Gordon sees his departure this week as a timely turning point for the organisation. Reflecting on his time at the helm, he said: “Those were a challenging four years. When…
Three apprentices who received Smiths Scholarship Awards last month were told their futures would be shaped by their willingness to undergo on-going training. Auckland’s Caroline Edwards and Ian Barnes, and Tauranga’s Jessica Liggett-Bowring were presented…
Those manning the elder abuse awareness stand outside Comins Pharmacy last Friday said there had been more interest shown in the topic this year than in previous years. They fielded questions around the different types…
