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Co-op backs the bats

Fonterra has gone into bat for one of New Zealand’s two native land mammals. Long-tailed bats (pekapeka) are ‘nationally critical’ – the same status as the Kākapo – and are found in several spots around…

Strong interest in sheep switch

More than 500 visitors attended Spring Sheep Milk Company’s open day at its Tauwhare Road farm this month. The day was designed to give the public and prospective sheep milk farmers an insight into the…

Water boy visit promotes benefits of volunteering

About 50 youngsters from two regional schools spent a morning earlier this month preparing supportive Christmas messages for children living in less fortunate circumstances. The students from Hamilton’s Knighton Normal School, and Korakonui School on…

Two decades acknowledged at Destination Cambridge bash

Destination Cambridge marked 20 years of service to both locals and visitors on November 5 with an evening celebration in the town hall. Close on 100 people gathered to acknowledge the work laid down by…

Community award for ‘driving force’ Julie Epps

Few people in Cambridge wouldn’t know Julie Epps … the go-to person for multiple events, the organisational ‘whiz kid’ always sporting a wide, welcoming smile. Julie’s abilities were given broader recognition earlier this month when…

Stirring Armistice day commemorations in Cambridge

Cambridge paid its respects to the fallen during two days of well-attended commemorative Armistice Day events that were often threatened, but not beaten, by changeable weather. In the 20 years since it started, Armistice in…

The lad who captured Cambridge’s heart losses his battle

Thirty years ago, Cambridge helped fundraise for a big-eyed baby boy called Charlie Raina who was at risk of dying if he didn’t have an urgent liver transplant. Charlie’s family needed over $180,000 to meet…

Titans down the lions in Lacrosse Summer League

Cambridge TVP Titans nailed another strong win in the A Division of the Waikato Lacrosse Women’s Summer Club League at Tamahere Park last weekend, beating Te Awamutu Sports Lions 20-5. Kaipaki Phoenix also secured their…

Top women’s football players head to town

Football fans get the chance to see some of New Zealand’s best women’s footballers on Sunday when the national league competition returns to Cambridge. WaiBOP will host national champions Canterbury United Pride at John Kerkhof…

Vets fly high at Nationals

By Andy McGechan  It was champions galore at the 2020 edition of the annual New Zealand Veterans’ and Women’s Motocross Championships near Gore at the weekend. Former national motocross champions, current champions and rising stars…

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