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Stevie puts memories on canvas

When Stevie Cook paints, she relies heavily on her photographic memory which is so accurate her family is often amazed at what she can recall. The 31-year-old Enrich Plus Supported Activities client has regularly entered…

Orrsome or Orrful?

It did not come as a complete surprise when Adrian Orr resigned as Governor of the Reserve Bank – it was clear there was tension between him and the government. But the abrupt manner of…

Be a ‘bigger’ person

A pithy saying goes, “being wrapped up in ourselves, we make very small parcels”. It’s particularly relevant in a culture where multiple influences push us increasingly into self-absorbed life-styles with isolationism reducing contemplation and thoughtful…

Sara gets a five-star invite

From cafes to top wedding venues to Irish pubs, Sara Lawry has worked on both sides of the Tasman – and both sides of Waipā – Te Awamutu and Cambridge. Now the Te Awamutu-based Storyteller…

A true community champion

It is only when the list of Rosemary Hill’s contributions to Cambridge is laid out that the extent of her accomplishments is apparent. Her passing on February 28 at 94 has shone a light on…

Links highway: what’s needed

New Zealand Transport Agency only needs 6.4 per cent of the 36.631ha of Narrows Golf course land it paid $20 million for less than a decade ago. The portion needed for Southern Links, one of…

Bus number 20 – one good score

When Hannah Goldmanu arrived in Hamilton four months ago with husband Jay and twin sons Atoa and Lua, they wanted to get to know the region as quickly as possible. The boys saw a number…

Football takes step backwards

Waipā’s interest in football’s Southern Conference men’s league has evaporated. The league – one step down from the Northern League which takes in Auckland clubs – last season saw Cambridge crowned champions and Te Awamutu…

Matt’s profile wins museum place

Matt Gould can often be seen on the sideline of Waikato sports’ moments, and he made a bit of history when one of his rugby photos was named a finalist in a prestigious international competition….

Iris always arrives on time …

When Iris Hansen crossed the Waipā Fun Run finish line on Sunday, she was quick to turn to Bart Muylle for confirmation of her time. “51 minutes 46.7 seconds,” the timekeeper told her for the…

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