A tough start in life did little to dent the generous nature that characterised Peter Downie. It didn’t stop him from putting down family roots and winning plaudits for the work he did for Cambridge over seven decades. Peter died at his Leamington home earlier this month. The weeks…
Mates Matter Charitable Trust founder Craig Bulloch was delighted with the response to his ‘654 Challenge’ fundraiser in Cambridge. The event, held at Studio Move in Carters Flat, saw around 40 people go through their paces across 10 stations to help increase awareness around mental…
A new primary school, retirement village, shopping centre, recreation facilities and 276 residential lots are on the plans for a Cambridge subdivision. Ground work has started on the Cambridge Road site opposite Te Awa Lifecare. The Ministry of Education has…
A significant number of Waipā residents appear to be attempting to sabotage the district’s recycling programme. In the wake of repeated warnings and blacklisting serial offenders, the council has reported the worst week ever for deliberate contamination….
Waipā’s Mayor Jim Mylchreest says his councillors cannot indicate their opinions on the Māori ward issue before they vote on it next week. He says if a councillor expresses an opinion on the issue, he or she could be banned from taking part in the debate because it would suggest “predetermination”….
Waipā District Council has confirmed it has purchased the former Bunnings building in Te Awamutu. The News revealed last week council had its eye on one of the two sites left vacant when Bunnings closes…
By Mary Anne Gill Many councils around the world live streamed their meetings during Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns. Waipā District Council was one of them and the council continues doing live streams for council and key…
An artistic creation crafted from gorse, soap and wire has taken out the top prize in the 2021 Fieldays No. 8 Wire National Art Award. Wear ‘n Tear was by Auckland artist Gina Ferguson. She…
In a twist to the saga of the absent principal at St Peter’s Cambridge, the school has revealed via a public relations company that it is talking to the country’s primary workplace health and safety…
Major progress has been made on the construction of a two-way cycleway in Cambridge with the first section nearing completion. The cycleway and a new footpath through Payne Park to Vogel Street will be completed…
