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On the road … again

Imagine being on the road for 47 years in your own adapted truck, bus or van. The Gypsy Fair, which spent the weekend in Cambridge at Memorial Park, has done precisely that and captivated towns…

Landlocked scouts celebrate

The Waikato’s only sea scout group has received Royal New Zealand Navy recognition. Kirikiriroa & St Peter’s Scout Group, which trains and sails Scout Standard Cutters and Sunbursts on lakes Karāpiro, Ngā Roto, Rotoroa, and…

Pressure mounts on foodbanks

The post-Christmas credit crunch is showing in Waipā. Checks on the region’s foodbanks finds a consistent story – the demand for help continues to grow. The Cambridge Corps of the Salvation Army food bank  report…

News in brief

The winners are … To the victors, the spoils, the Zambian polo team, from left, Mary Jellis, Kayleigh Clayton, Nunu Henderson and captain Emily Paterson which beat New Zealand in Leamington last weekend. See: Polo,…

Council changes ahead

A raft of fresh faces could sit around the Waipā District Council table later this year following confirmation two long-standing elected members are getting out and others might follow. Andrew Brown and Bruce Thomas have…

A talented man’s final song

A man whose photography has featured in The News, and who took first prize in the 2022 Autumn Festival photo competition died unexpectedly on December 29. Talented photographer Brian Holden died while pursuing another of…

‘Stylish’ politician mourned

Retired Waipā district councillor and longtime Cambridge Community Board supporter Judy Bannon has died. Her extensive experience with local body politics began over a decade ago. Even after she officially retired, she retained a strong…

Friends together again

When Linda Pennock booked into her accommodation in Cambridge at the weekend, the first thing she wanted to do was reunite with her old friend Diane Peach who she lost contact with 50 years ago….

News ….. in brief

Zambia wins polo Zambia beat New Zealand 4-3 in the women’s international polo test at Cambridge Polo Club’s field in Leamington yesterday. Goals came from Kayleigh Clayton, 2, Nunu Henderson and Mary Jellis, one each…

Christmas spirit

Forty-two Cambridge residents enjoyed Christmas a little more last year thanks to the efforts of Cambridge Altrusa Club and the generosity of locals. They were presented with gifts given through the club’s second ‘Santa to…

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