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Happy with the blues

A Cambridge-based musician is hoping the initial success of his first single Raven Blues on all streaming platforms earlier this month gives his Extended Play (EP) album a boost when it is released next week….

What’s with the Cross…?

Standing 19 metres tall at what is considered a main ‘gateway’ to our town, is a cross. Maybe the fact it’s located close to what’s known as the Memorial Gates is fitting. At night the…

Cash cut will hurt tourism

Four of Hamilton and Waikato Tourism’s local authority partners – including Waipā – will reduce their funding from July 1. And the flow on impact is likely to hit the region hard with job losses…

Is the mullet being cut?

Cambridge Middle School’s annual Mullet of the Month competition ran for the third year on Friday, as the school’s cricket pitch was transformed into a makeshift runway. Ten finalists were selected to strut their stuff…

Central wins in Kihikihi

A Cambridge Central combination won a successful tournament at Kihikihi last week. Skip Laurie Roycroft, with Ron Greenwood and Dennis Wilcock , secured first prize with four wins, 22 ends and 49 points. They headed…

Museum plan put on hold

About $1 million for the Waipā museum project – Te Ara Wai – could be redirected to the district council’s water projects. The $33 million museum was officially put on hold this week by Waipā…

Booze ban on champs’ night

Problems with people “pre-loading” before last year’s Grins Night of Champions at Cambridge Raceway has prompted officials to put a temporary liquor ban in place for next month’s event. The grassed paddock to the east…

Celebrating student art

Parents and community members had a chance to wander through Cambridge High School’s new $12.4 million classroom block recently, while perusing the work of talented student artists. With term one drawing to a close, the…

Festival was a classic

Three sell-out performances by Orchestras Central in the Cambridge Town Hall shows orchestral experiences are an integral part of the Autumn Festival. Comfortable Classical on Saturday afternoon, Vivaldi by Candlelight in the evening and a…

Seventies playground resurrected

Children at Cambridge Primary School now have their own outdoor haven where they can muck in and get closer to nature all within spitting distance of the school. The outdoor classroom, which includes two shipping…

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