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Gaylene’s a people’s champion

Cambridge community stalwart Gaylene Callaghan is all set for an easy-going holiday season after being presented with a box of pre-packed meals by Age Concern Hamilton Executive Officer Brent Nielsen. The presentation was made on…

Michaela gets it write

Michaela Allen always believed she was “no good at English” until her daughter Piper jokingly suggested one day, “mum you’ve got to write me a book”. Michaela, who is dyslexic, said the idea had never…

Pool work on video

A video providing a first glimpse inside the $20 million Cambridge Pool rebuild has been released this week showing a nearly-complete 25-metre pool, spa, toddler pool and hydrotherapy pool. The video, shared on Waipā District…

Achievement House is on song

A party put on once again by Cambridge Rotary saw those who are employed or volunteer through Achievement House – as well as staff – welcome the festive season with food platters, a visit from…

Ricki wants to lose that number…

Herbert looks to nail a 30-year ambition. A New Zealand football legend wants to overcome a overcome a 30-year hoodoo month. Former All White and All White coach Ricki Herbert has renewed his harness racing…

Cambridge potter takes part in Tirau exhibition

Cambridge potter Diane Parker has again joined forces with Tirau-based gallery-owner Santie Cronje to put up an exhibition that will run from December 12 to January 15. Their ‘Rhythm in Form’ 2020 show sees both…

That’s the story, Cambridge!

Townsfolk came to the party on Sunday, turning out in high spirits to watch the 2020 New World Cambridge Christmas Parade give the colourful ‘finger’ to a challenging year. There were 36 floats entered this…

Rabbits run riot at Rugby club

Waikato’s champion rugby club is being overrun by a bunch of bunnies on their home ground. A plague of rabbits digging up the field has the club concerned about health and safety as junior rugby…

“Bridge to nowhere” becomes bridge to somewhere

A  ‘bridge to nowhere’ has a destination at last. The blue pedestrian in Cambridge bridge was completed in October last year to provide pedestrian access across a large stormwater swale –  but has remained dormant…

Fund boost for Community House

More than $140,000 has been allocated by Waipā District Council to support the community’s recovery from Covid-19. And the majority of it will fund an additional counsellor and social worker at Cambridge Community House. In…

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