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The News …. in brief

Welcome to Convbridge Convolvulus is conquering Cambridge, or so it seems. Ipomoea Indica, or Blue Morning Glory, and its pink/white companion Calystegia Silvatica, also known as  Greater Bindweed, are both frost tender, so good Waikato…

New bus links to Hamilton

Matangi, Tauwhare and Tamahere residents can now connect to the Hamilton city bus network through two trial services starting this month. The 14-seater sprinter buses will connect with the Hillcrest, Waikato University and Hamilton Gardens…

Inflation – it’s mixed news

Many people here and overseas are scrutinising inflation data closely trying to predict when central banks will start lowering their official interest rates. Late last year, most of the inflation news was positive. Though inflation…

The logic of voters

Why is Trump so popular? I see a lot of debate around this issue, but not of lot of sensible answers.  By rights he should be unelectable, although big egos do have a certain attraction…

The truth about diamonds

Have you seen the inspirational quote “a diamond is merely a lump of coal that did well under pressure”? While I agree with the sentiment of not giving up, to keep going, and that we…

Singer’s Cambridge links revealed

Classical crossover singer Rebecca Nelson told a Cambridge audience this week how the town holds a special place in her heart. Her performance in the Town Hall on Tuesday for residents of Ryman Healthcare’s Patrick…

A great sign of Unity

The hui at Turangawaewae on January 20 was more than a celebration of Māoridom’s assertion of tino rangatiratanga and mana motuhake. The strongest of signals was sent to all who might pay some attention to…

Polo action at Mystery Creek

Mystery Creek Festival of Polo is galloping into town this weekend for those looking for something different to enjoy. The best polo players in New Zealand, thundering hooves, gripping polo action, and family-friendly fun promise…

Jurassic fun for museum kids

Have you ever panned for gold, dug up fossils or met a raptor called Tai in Te Awamutu? Those looking for some school holiday fun in town last week found just that at Te Awamutu…

Seconds out – it’s cube time

“Is that scrambled enough?” I ask. My efforts are futile – of course – and I should have known better, really. Tamahere Model Country School student Dylan Heerikhuisen, 9, holds most existing club records at…

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