Emma Poole’s tenure as FMG’s first female Young Farmer of the Year is nearing its end. Last July, the Pirongia farmer, already the Waikato Bay of Plenty Young Farmer of the Year, became the first…
Emma Poole’s tenure as FMG’s first female Young Farmer of the Year is nearing its end. Last July, the Pirongia farmer, already the Waikato Bay of Plenty Young Farmer of the Year, became the first…
A leading Waipā sports organisation wants the district council to convert its playing fields to artificial turf. Details of Te Awamutu Sports Club’s request to the district council are contained in confidential councillor briefing papers…
Lately I’ve noticed when asking people, “How are you?” that frequently their quick response is, “busy!” It even seems that it’s proudly worn like a badge of honour. If I’m busy I must be successful!…
Jan Mackenzie has become the first Waipā based winner of the Cambridge Autumn Festival’s short story competition. The theme for 2024 was “dilemma” Here is her story – Harry Gone Away. Meg changed when Harry…
As gigs go, it was one of the more satisfied audiences the Cambridge High School jazz band will ever play for. The Cambridge branch of the National Party – and Taupō MP Louise Upston –…
Back in 2008 (seems eons ago) The Cambridge Autumn Festival Trust was formed – resulting in the successful launch, the following year, of their initial street-front social, entertainment and arts presentation. And – Covid interruptions…
In a world that feels “a tad fractious” right now, the Cambridge Autumn Festival offers time for reflection and a good toast of fun. Concerts, bands, dance, children’s events, comedy, art and photo exhibitions an…
Much is being made of ‘race’ today wherein some sides in the political debate refer to Māori being privileged as a ‘race’ of people; and others refer to Māori as being marginalised because of their/our…
Most houses are built to stay. A few may get moved to another site, but one grand old lady is starting again at her third place of residence. Harriet Di Maio reports. Blairgowrie House was…
Standing in South Crater, Ngauruhoe towers above you to the south and all around are thick, old lava flows. Along the Tongariro Alpine Crossing the path takes you up some of these lavas towards Red…
