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Business awards open to all

Entries to the 2019 Waipa Networks Business Awards were officially opened with a special event launch on April 4. “The Chamber is delighted at the attendance and interest to date in the 2019 Awards programme,”…

School receives much-needed boost

Cambridge Middle School will soon see an end to its struggle to find space for a growing student role. The intermediate school, one of Cambridge’s most-affected schools under the strain of a growing population, will…

Upston to attend Anzac services in Le Quesnoy

Cambridge local and Taupo electorate MP Louise Upston will be attending Anzac services in Le Quesnoy, France this year – Cambridge’s sister city. “This year I will be taking part in the procession to the…

Bonnie & Clyde sure to excite

The story of the infamous outlaw couple Bonnie and Clyde will be performed on the St Peter’s stage next month. Bonnie & Clyde the musical will feature Year 13 student Liberty Jack as the leading…

Students pitch-in for mural

A team of eight Cambridge High School artists have brightened up the boards protecting the Stirling Sports shop frontage on Victoria Street. The clever students ranging from Year 9 to 13 created a depiction of…

Wakeboarder on top at nationals

Cambridge wakeboarder Morgan Haakma successfully defended her open women’s title for the first time at the New Zealand Wakeboarding National Champs held at Piarere over the weekend. The 22-year-old Cambridge resident was competing in the…

Churches remind why we celebrate Easter

Many Cambridge residents will be enjoying some extra time off this long weekend as the much-anticipated Easter weekend arrives. Whether you’re enjoying a final beach getaway for the summer, or simply staying at home to…

Oh-so-close for Reds in football derby

Cambridge went within a few seconds of keeping their 100% winning start to the Northern League season but conceded a draw to Claudelands Rovers with the last kick of the match. With six minutes of…

Student volunteer efforts recognised

Cambridge High School student Malaika Kilian was presented with a special certificate and jacket by the Waikato Institute of Leisure and Sport Studies on April 1, during Student Volunteer Week, for her volunteer work with…

Cycling festival fast approaching

Cyclists are gearing up for a highlight of the Cambridge cycling calendar – the 2019 Grassroots Trust Cambridge Cycling Festival. From three-year-olds on training wheels to elite world champions, cyclists of every age and ability…

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