Disappearing work contracts spell tough times for disability employment agencies. Viv Posselt talks to one of them, Achievement House in Cambridge. Achievement House is feeling the post-Covid pinch as a drop in the number of…
Disappearing work contracts spell tough times for disability employment agencies. Viv Posselt talks to one of them, Achievement House in Cambridge. Achievement House is feeling the post-Covid pinch as a drop in the number of…
Chambers of commerce are lauding the benefits of highway investment – and looking forward to seeing the Cambridge to Piarere stretch completed. Research commissioned by the Northern Infrastructure Forum shows that if the Cambridge to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
