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Local call to ‘stop the drop’

A small but passionate group of ‘Stop the Drop’ protestors brought the anti-1080 message to Cambridge on Saturday afternoon last weekend – part of a nationwide campaign against the controversial poison. Local protest organiser Koreen…

Balloon-loving dog local star

I caught up with Leamington celebrity dog and balloon-lover Misty on Wednesday morning last week, out for a walk with her owner Nicole Mackenzie and sister Bella. Nicole said seven-year-old Misty has been heavily into…

October big month for seniors

Two dates in October are likely to be of special interest to Cambridge’s senior residents and those who support them. Monday October 1 will see the Cambridge Global Walk take place, marking the International Day…

Para-cyclist smashes goal at world champs

Cambridge’s inspirational para-cyclist Eltje Malzbender has returned from the Para-cycling Road World Championships with more than one reason to smile, having made a top placing as well as smashing her goal with an unexpectedly fast…

Swapping daffs for cash

Daffodil Day volunteers were out in force recently, stocking the town with beautiful bouquets of daffodils and raising funds for the Cancer Society’s biggest annual fundraiser on August 31. Over 20,000 blooms were sold in…

Outgoing CEO reflects on tenure

Tania Witheford’s last major function in her capacity as Cambridge Chamber of Commerce CEO was the recent 2018 Waipa Networks Business Awards. She had announced her impending departure several months ago but agreed to support…

Never too young for politics

Students at Cambridge High and St Peter’s School have been hearing the ins and outs of Youth Parliament from local MP Louise Upston, someone whose political career was sparked back in her school days. Held…

Cricketers make promising squad

Cricket players at St Peter’s School have had their perfection on the pitch recognized by the leading cricket association in this half of the North Island. Northern Districts Cricket – the home of one of…

Runner racing mountains

A Cambridge runner will represent New Zealand at the World Mountain Running Championships this weekend. Matt Scott, a 2015 St Peter’s graduate, was selected for the New Zealand team following his third-place finish at the…

Youngsters take two cup finals

Junior football wrapped up for Cambridge over the weekend with five teams appearing in Waikato knockout finals. Playing at Hamilton’s Glenview Park, two of the Cambridge teams won their respective finals. Cambridge Victory won the…

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