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Road works: where the delays are

Motorists planning a festive holiday trip in the Waikato or Bay of Plenty are being urged to plan ahead, drive with care and be aware of construction sites on state highways on their travels. Waka…

It’s still a bridge too far: Council

Renewed calls for the building of a third bridge at Cambridge came loud and clear last week as those attending a Chamber of Commerce-led meeting drove hard for council to put a ‘pin in the…

Remembering Pūrekireki‘s fallen

An unveiling of three pou and a waharoa has commemorated the death of an estimated 1500 Māori during a siege almost 200 years ago. Kingi Tuheitia took a lead role in the unveiling at Pirongia…

Murder mysteries — and the risks

Premier New Zealand investigative and true crime author Scott Bainbridge popped into Cambridge Library recently to talk books and offer a hint at what’s yet to come. His eager audience left more than an hour…

Young St John stars rewarded

The penguins and cadets of St John Youth (Cambridge division) were recognised for their hard work over a difficult year at their recent awards presentation. Among a slew of awards handed out was one to…

Past lessons should guide the road to predator free nz

If New Zealand is to meet its Predator Free New Zealand 2050 goal, those involved must fully understand what has worked in the past to combat invasive pests, and what is working – or not…

New trust formed to promote unique sculpture park

The future of The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum in Tauwhare is looking brighter with the recent formation of a new charitable trust. The Art-in-Nature Arboretum Trust was set up in mid-November, tasked with helping…

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…

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