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Not such a magic roundabout

Cambridge based Waikato Chamber of Commerce chief Don Good spells out his frustration at Waka Kotahi’s decision to opt for a roundabout rather than a flyover at Piarere. Even the most hardened transport scientist would…

Watching the kākāpō

Every step they take… DoC’s kākāpō “policeman” Petrus Hedman will be watching them. The newest arrivals at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, four kākāpō from the deep south, will be constantly monitored as they adapt to their…

So many Cambridge Roads…

Cambridge’s fire chief has echoed readers’ concerns about the ongoing confusion around some street and road names in the town. Waipā District Council says it would only look at the issue if a petition was…

Getting the football fever

They start ‘em young in Cambridge football either on the sideline or on the pitch itself and club officials are hoping the Football Ferns’ success will now keep them playing. Whether it is 18 month…

Monty rises to the occasion

He’s done it again. In rising effortlessly to the occasion of his latest challenge this morning – this time all seven floors of it – Monty, Cambridge Riding for the Disabled’s (RDA) therapy pony, completed…

Medina produces stylish win

Cambridge trainer Andrew Forsman celebrated a comfortable victory at Cambridge today (Wednesday) with Medina in the Martin Collins New Zealand MAAT 1550. The striking filly dictated as pacemaker throughout under Michael McNab, and pulled away…

Firefighter Colin gets life

Te Awamutu’s Colin Munro has been honoured after reaching an “incredibly special” milestone. He was awarded a Gold Star for 25 years in the fire service at the Te Awamutu Volunteer Fire Brigade’s Palmer St…

Critical safety turnaround open ahead of schedule near Cambridge

The first turnaround bay, which is part of crucial safety improvements underway on State Highway 1 between Cambridge and Piarere, has been completed. The turnaround, at the intersection of SH1 and Hydro Road, was finished…

Waipā launches ‘World Cafe’

Waipā District Council is to run its first ever ‘World Café’ bringing together residents, staff and experts to share knowledge, collaborate and generate ideas on complex issues. The initiative is part of Ahu Ake –…

New partnership set to help families

The Cambridge Community House Trust welcomed a new vehicle to its ranks on Monday, courtesy of a new sponsored community partnership with Waipā Networks. The arrangement sees Waipā Networks sponsor the electric vehicle for house…

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