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For the people, by the people

Cambridge is a very “can do” town that doesn’t wait for things to happen; people make things happen, says Rowing New Zealand chief executive Simon Wickham. Speaking at the launch of the Cambridge Community Fund…

Showing their passion for art

Dutch-born artist Lea Woutersen’s home studio just outside Cambridge is the epitome of cool. It’s light and airy, crafted by her husband using wood reclaimed from their farming days, and stands not far from their…

It’s a heritage hat-trick

For more than 100 years Paton House and Orongo (Thornton House) have flanked both ends of Victoria St on their large corner sections, and just around the corner on Thornton Road Potts House has been…

The battle continues

The CPI outcome for the year to  September 30 was a  good one. The increase of 2.2 per cent was at the lower end of most economists’ expectations. It was also the first time since…

A gathering of good vintages

When Ian and Kay Elmsly stayed in Cambridge a couple of years ago with family, they immediately thought what a great place it would be to come with the car club. Fast forward to last…

An agnostic’s dilemma …

I live by a Cambridge green-belt reserve where my favourite birds, native wood pigeon (the kererū), frequently visit. Recently an unusually large flock of eight was frolicking high up in the trees. Unexpectedly a group…

Runners at the bubble

Kids In Need’s inaugural colour run fundraiser on Sunday went off so well the charity is already planning the next one. They sold an impressive 800 tickets to what they called the 2024 ‘Colour Cambridge’…

Pain ahead in the rates

Waipā rate payers are staring down the barrel of a 17 per cent increase next year. Rents are also expected to rise across the district because of the increase. The double-digit banger will be confirmed…

Mia’s mayoral moment

Mia Mackay spent several days hobnobbing with dignitaries in Japan so putting on the Waipā mayoralty chains was nothing out of the ordinary for the Cambridge toddler. The 22-month-old daughter of community board member Alana…

Letters to Editor – 24 October 2024

Loans and liabilities Kevin Wells (letters, October 3) asked  “does the council use ratepayers properties as security for loans and [deputy chief executive] Ken Morris replied  “No, council does not own the properties”. The council…

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