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Danger of single use vapes

Recycling contractors find it challenging to identify and address the risk of single use vapes at the bin collection stage, Waipā mayor Susan O’Regan has revealed. The vapes are instead being picked up on the…

Fancy a coffee?

First off, this week, I want to let you know about an upcoming event next week. If you are wanting the chance to catch up, we invite you to join us at “Coffee with a…

At the end of the battle …….

All together now – the annual community day which doubles as a highly social Battle of the Bridge produced one perfect result last weekend. Hautapu and Leamington’s over 45 veterans fought out a 10-all draw…

Work on new pedestrian crossing in Ōhaupō to kick off in coming months

Work is set to kick off on the highly anticipated signalised pedestrian crossing in Ōhaupō in the coming months. Waipā District Council awarded the contract for the project to Base Civil Ltd at yesterday’s Service…

Pathway extension to get kids to school safely

Safety improvements for Cambridge tamariki getting to and from school are on the way, and the community has the chance to have its say about the proposed extension plans. The walking and cycling path extension…

Church’s boost for town brigade

Fund raising to fit out and house the Cambridge Fire Brigade’s new Ford F150 has been given a boost by the Rapid Relief Team which is funded by the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. Spokesperson Logan…

School trio on target

Cambridge High School’s Blake Allison, Zach Wood and Annabel Goodrich have shot their way into a national team which will compete against their British counterparts. Cambridge Target Shooting hosted the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Inter-Secondary Schools…

The sound of freedom

It took a while to arrive here, but Kiwi audiences have had the option of viewing the movie, Sound of Freedom in local cinemas. I watched it within days of its New Zealand release, having…

Gold moments at games

Cambridge Middle School’s 90-strong team achieved a record medal haul at this year’s Aims Games, coming home with eight gold medals and one team bronze. Swimmer Alanna Rawson won every event she entered, powering her…

Ian’s a model car owner

Flicking through The News late last month, Te Awamutu’s Ian Stratford got quite the surprise. “I didn’t realise there were any left in New Zealand.” But there it was – a photo of Te Awamutu…

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