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Something’s missing …

Have you ever tossed around in your mind the question of ‘is there something missing in my life?’ If so, you’d certainly be in good company because it appears to be one of the most…

Gordon figures out bus stats

A Waipā district councillor finally got the bus figures he has been asking for in more than a year, but the answer was not what he expected. Roger Gordon told Waikato Regional Council’s Future Proof…

Leaders stumble at Leamington

Tayla Fredrickson’s unbeaten 64 paved the way for an upset Cambridge win over leaders Morrinsville Piako in a Hamilton and Waikato Valley senior women’s cricket match at Leamington Domain on Saturday. Her 72-ball knock in…

School move stays in plan

A proposal to move Karāpiro School across the Waikato Expressway and into the Karāpiro village will remain in Waipā District Council’s spatial plan despite Ministry of Education opposition. The suggestion, part of the Ahu Ake…

Anzac and water plans

The Cambridge Community Board has had a busy start to the year.  We have begun planning the town’s popular Anzac commemorative services. With the Town Hall’s renovations well underway, we are planning service options for…

National RSA post for Hill

Several months into his role as one of two national vice-presidents with the NZ Returned Services Association Cambridge’s James ‘Tony’ Hill MBE is contributing to guiding the organisation to better fit with today’s world. In…

Letters to the Editor – 27 February 2025

On our radar I wish to assure Liz Stolwyk and Waipā citizens that kiwifruit is definitely not “off the radar”. A group of affected neighbours from three different areas of Waipā is working with the…

Raceway counts cost

Police and licensing inspectors have withdrawn their opposition to a renewal of Cambridge Raceway’s liquor licence. It means the trotting company can go ahead with its racing season and serve alcohol to patrons – but…

News in Brief

Balloons land Residents of Cambridge Park were surprised when they looked skyward early on Saturday morning to find several hot air balloons hovering over the Leamington suburb. So when the balloons landed on the Oval,…

Catches and con artists

Family harm is present in every community, and much still goes unreported. This may be because a victim of harm does not feel able to stand up to their aggressor, they are fearful of making…

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