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Speed changes a no brainer

Cambridge Community Board Chairman Mike Pettit has welcomed a proposal by council to introduce sweeping speed changes across the district. Also the principal of Cambridge Primary School, he believed the idea was a logical one,…

Agility course opened

Cambridge dogs were quick to put their mark on a new agility course installed by Council in Leamington last week. Already a dozen or so dogs could be seen playing around the course on Friday…

Elliot-Reep returning to Cambridge

World renowned author and photographer Tracey Elliot-Reep is visiting Cambridge this month to give a presentation on her recent ride in Israel. The free talk at Cambridge Baptist Church on Sunday, February 24 will detail…

Yacht racing at its finest

The Cambridge Yacht Club kickstarted its newly-structured youth sailing programme last week, utilizing its new LaserPerformance Z420 sail boats. A special morning was held on Sunday, February 3 to thank the ten local businesses that…

Career highlights for King

February has proven to be quite a successful month for Cambridge squash player Joelle King. New world rankings released on February 1 announced that the Commonwealth Games gold, silver and bronze medallist had move up…

Local players on top in polo tournament

Cambridge’s very own John Paul Clarkin charged to victory in the Keyte Watson Memorial Polo Tournament in Leamington last weekend, riding with the Breakaway Realty team as the top players of the tournament. Clarkin, one…

Friendship book quite the journey

A Cambridge teenager is already setting foot on her career path after releasing a creative book for children. Grace Andrews’ Friendship Book is an interactive text book of sorts for children to share with their…

Cambridge sport stars shine at regional awards

Twelve Cambridge locals scooped five of the top awards at the 2018 Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards on Friday night. Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year went to cyclist Sam Gaze and squash player…

200 speed limit drops planned for Waipā

Cambridge’s town centre will become a 40km/h zone for drivers under far-reaching proposals the Waipā District Council called for submissions on recently. The council has come up with a whopping 200-plus speed changes in the…

Rowers race over two regattas

Two big regattas on the rowing calendar took place simultaneously at Karapiro over last weekend, attracting 2250 athletes and around 1500 spectators. The Cambridge Town Cup saw secondary school rowers earn podium places in age…

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