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Cambridge galloper doing well overseas

Cambridge-trained The Bostonian added a second Australian stakes race to his resume when he took out the Group Three Sunshine Coast Guineas (1600m) at the Sunshine Coast last Saturday. The Tony Pike-trained son of Jimmy…

Roger Gordon’s take on four years at i-SITE

Cambridge i-SITE chief executive Roger Gordon sees his departure this week as a timely turning point for the organisation. Reflecting on his time at the helm, he said: “Those were a challenging four years. When…

Mighty 11 boys back from Aus

Cambridge’s Mighty 11 BMXers Joel Runciman and Josh Cavanagh have returned from their whirlwind trip to Australia with some fantastic racing experience under their belt. Though they didn’t bring home the trophy, they did manage…

Racist outburst shocks local

A nasty exchange last Saturday morning left a local woman reeling, after she was subjected to a racial slur. Marama*, a Māori woman who has lived in Cambridge for the past four years, was shocked…

New cycling event coming

The New Zealand Cycle Classic’s recently announced move to Waipa has sparked a new week-long community cycling event, with naming rights announced last Wednesday. The Three Peaks Ride: New Zealand’s Cycling Festival will run alongside…

Say ‘adios’ to plastic in July

Plastic Free July is upon us – the chance to take stock of our plastic addiction, which is fouling up the planet. Waipa District Council waste minimisation officer Sally Fraser said Plastic Free July is…

$150K a drop in the bucket

Waipa District Council has pledged $150,000 to a war memorial museum in Le Quesnoy, France, our part of the $15M organisers need to make it a reality. The Right Honourable Sir Don McKinnon, chair of…

No petrol tax, for now

Despite recent reports that the Waikato Regional Council (WRC) are considering imposing a fuel tax, the WRC has denied the tax is on the table. “Waikato Regional Council is not considering implementing a fuel tax,”…

Expressway progressing well

Progress of the Hamilton section of the Waikato Expressway is continuing smoothly, as visible to those commuting to Hamilton each day. There are still some earthworks to complete on the Tamahere and Matangi sections, but…

Good luck, Marie

After 12 years of involvement in sport at Cambridge Primary School, and eight years on the payroll, Marie Dale is leaving her part time sports coordinator role and heading across to a fulltime position at…

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