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‘Stylish’ politician mourned

Retired Waipā district councillor and longtime Cambridge Community Board supporter Judy Bannon has died. Her extensive experience with local body politics began over a decade ago. Even after she officially retired, she retained a strong…

Friends together again

When Linda Pennock booked into her accommodation in Cambridge at the weekend, the first thing she wanted to do was reunite with her old friend Diane Peach who she lost contact with 50 years ago….

Letters to the Editor – 23 January 2025

Admission fees My wife and I regularly attend rowing regattas at Lake Karapiro and always have paid a spectator fee on entry. We note (Cambridge News, January 16) free entry was provided to all spectators…

News ….. in brief

Zambia wins polo Zambia beat New Zealand 4-3 in the women’s international polo test at Cambridge Polo Club’s field in Leamington yesterday. Goals came from Kayleigh Clayton, 2, Nunu Henderson and Mary Jellis, one each…

Christmas spirit

Forty-two Cambridge residents enjoyed Christmas a little more last year thanks to the efforts of Cambridge Altrusa Club and the generosity of locals. They were presented with gifts given through the club’s second ‘Santa to…

Big rise in Waipā bus use

The investment made into Waikato public transport is bearing fruit with the numbers of people catching the bus last year from regional towns to and from Hamilton well up on 2023. The big mover was…

Together in disasters

Eons ago, humanity began to learn from natural events and understand our Earth in incredible ways. We evolved through tragedies like impactful eruptions and earthquakes. Valuable stories were passed down to teach descendants how to…

Fluoride opponent from USA to speak

American lawyer Michael Connett has been booked to speak in Cambridge early next month. Connett has been a prominent figure in a legal crusade against fluoride in drinking water in the US, and he will…

Highway closure a mixed bag

A two month closure of the Desert Road through the central North Island is a mixed bag for Waipā. In Te Awamutu and the King Country retailers and tourism operators are hoping for a busier…

The competition for space

Cambridge roads, cycleways and footpaths are under siege from cars, trucks, motorbikes, tables and chairs, billboards, horses, bicycles, walkers, prams, buggies, dogs on a lead, wheelchairs and scooters of all types – either foot propelled…

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