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Knitted poppies to mark Anzac Day

Six residents at Bupa St Kilda Care Home in Cambridge took six weeks to create a knitted mosaic of remembrance for Anzac Day. Resident May Dodds, along with volunteer Jude Bowen, was inspired by resident…

Drivers clock up the tickets

Waipā District Council staff issue 169 parking tickets during March, most in the Te Awamutu and Cambridge CBDs. Drivers were parked illegally in disabled parking spots, on broken yellow lines, on the footpath and breaching…

Centenary gathering at Te Miro — at last

More than 280 people gathered for the twice-delayed Te Miro School and District Centenary last Saturday 10. “We were thrilled to be able to hold the event after having to postpone due to Covid 19…

Service memories of Prince Phillip

Prince Philip’s death brought back memories for several Cambridge servicemen, among them former naval man, bandsman and miniature train enthusiast, Paul Murphy. Paul joined the Royal New Zealand Navy as an Officer Cadet in 1966,…

Network plan is tabled

Two transformational plans for extensive walking and cycling networks in Cambridge and Te Awamutu are up for discussion. They are part of the Urban Mobility proposal being considered for funding in the 2021-2031 Long Term…

It’s 105 for Millie

The quite remarkable Millicent (Millie) McComb celebrated her 105th birthday last month with a special family lunch enjoyed at Henley Hotel.  The Cambridge Resthaven resident celebrated her March 19 birthday a day later with her…

Grapevine says sorry

The administrator of Te Awamutu’s Grapevine page took down a series of offensive posts relating to Waipā District Council after being alerted to them by the Te Awamutu News last week. And there are new…

Population issues raised at health forum

The Waikato DHB has praised local communities for moves to take ownership of their own health, and has pledged to support such initiatives, but is concerned about issues relating to population growth and Covid-19 vaccine…

Wave of support for staff: council chief

Waipā District Council chief executive Garry Dyet says the exposure given in last week’s News to abusive on-line comments prompted an outpouring of support. Cr Susan O’Regan prefaced a discussion on plans for Te Awamutu’s…

Wilder adventures ahead for teacher

James Gray Kindergarten’s head teacher Eleanor Wilder is retiring at the end of this term, stepping down from a role she has held – and loved – for 22 years. “I still have the energy…

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