This column comes to you from the Emerald Isle. That’s right, I’m in Ireland- land of my forbears on my mother’s side. My grandfather’s family business interests were wiped out with the collapse of the…
This column comes to you from the Emerald Isle. That’s right, I’m in Ireland- land of my forbears on my mother’s side. My grandfather’s family business interests were wiped out with the collapse of the…
A fashion parade with a difference has raised $2000 for the Cambridge Health Shuttle. Cheryl Newman told The News the parade – and a high tea – at Cambridge Oaks Lifestyle Village this month featured…
At just 11, Cambridge Middle School student Freddie Fulforth is about to sit NCEA Level 1 in mathematics – an exam designed for 15-16 year-olds. “He is a year 7 student sitting exams that some…
Four of the nine tenants evicted by Metlifecare after its decision to refurbish 11 rental units at its St Andrew’s Cambridge village have already found suitable accommodation. One may not choose to return to independent…
A teenage politician was at the forefront of a small protest against greyhound racing at Cambridge Raceway last week. Animal Justice Party’s Hamilton East candidate Lily Carrington – who turned 18 just before this year’s…
The major state-sector reforms of the late 1980s gave the New Zealand public sector a huge shake-up. Its size was significantly reduced and its performance significantly improved. The impact of these reforms has gradually faded…
A spring and stream uncovered when Resthaven purchased land in Cambridge a decade ago has been unveiled as a natural expanse. A blessing for Te Puna Marama, Moon Spring, on the southern slopes of Resthaven…
Ian Dunn has been at 27 St Andrew’s Church fairs so when he says the event on Labour Day Monday was the “biggest ever”, he knows what he is talking about. The church verger tried…
Music was drifting over Cambridge Middle School’s Clare St turf, the barbecue was cranking and sausages were sizzling on the grill as Cambridge High School’s social summer hockey league got underway in brilliant sunshine last…
Waipā residents recognise the positive value tourism brings to the district but are still concerned about the rubbish, parking and congestion problems it causes them. International visitor expenditure in the district was up 237 per…
