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Bringing science to schools

Primary school kids could soon get the chance to have their science know-how boosted, with the introduction of House of Science kits into classrooms.  The initiative, which started in Tauranga in 2013, aims to help…

First step towards museum upgrade

A proposed $2.4 million extension to the Cambridge Museum, intended to protect the town’s stories for future generations, has been given an early ‘thumbs up’ by the Cambridge Community Board (CCB). Support for the project…

Scholarship grant for all-rounder

Altrusa International Cambridge recently gave one local the means to complete her science degree as well as volunteer her new skills and knowledge to help others. Cambridge High School 2015 graduate Monique Brownlee was awarded…

Triumph for Nick Ross at Manfeild

Cambridge V8 driver Nick Ross took the overall victory at round five of the BNT V8s Championship at Manfeild Circuit in Feilding over the weekend. Driving his Total Lubricants Nissan Altima, Ross claimed two pole…

Tower watch

The Spark cell phone tower erected late November on the corner of Madison St and Watkins Rd has had a cosmetic improvement in recent weeks, now sporting green paint, but Spark says it won’t budge…

Near miss at river

A near-drowning in the river has given a local resident the fright of his life, and now Lakshay Kang is seeking the stranger who pulled him to safety on Waitangi Day. Lakshay and his partner,…

Leamington hosts show jumping champs

The North Island Show Jumping Championships held locally recently saw pony clubs from all over the North Island compete at the Leamington Pony Club grounds. The Leamington and Cambridge pony clubs united under one club…

Coupe de Ville in Chow and Tipple line-up

Coupe de Ville will be joining a stellar line-up at Chow and Tipple on February 24, with lead singer Dan McIntyre excited to be part of the event for the second year. Dan and his…

Cambridge cricketers representing NZ

A Cambridge local has been selected to represent New Zealand on the cricket pitch in an opportunity described as “better than winning the lottery”. “Because you can win Lotto but you still can’t play for…

Resthaven’s craft room open to all

The craft room at Cambridge Resthaven’s Village Centre has been enjoyed by residents and creative folk since the centre opened in October 2015, and patrons hope to see more locals and community groups make the…

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