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Vintage tractor trek draws crowd

Over 100 people meandered around Victoria Square last Sunday checking out a vibrant display of vintage tractors. The Waikato Vintage Tractor Club put on the “show and shine” display as part of the Fieldays 50th…

Altrusa Club in good heart

Last month’s annual meeting of the Cambridge Altrusa Club marked both a change in leadership and a celebration of recent successes. De-ane Busby ended her two-year presidency of the club at the May 24 meeting,…

Driver caught trashing reserve

A Waipa local is being forced to pay nearly $1,100 in damages after he was caught deliberately damaging a council reserve with a vehicle. Photos taken by an appalled witness were shared on social media,…

Heartbreaking cases of elder abuse

Luncheon guests at Cambridge Resthaven’s Village Centre heard last week how cases of elder abuse in New Zealand are tearing families apart and leaving many older people in despair. Resthaven organised the event in support…

Young achievers recognised

Waipā’s young people were recognised for their outstanding efforts at last Sunday’s Waipā Youth Awards. This year more than 94 students were nominated across six categories. 2017 St Peter’s student Luke van Gog received two…

Cambridge ‘gem’ stepping down from trust

Rosemary Hill’s impending departure as leader of the Cambridge Health and Community Trust will be met with considerable sadness by many. After being a trustee for 25 years and chairperson for 22, she’s stepping down…

Online trauma affecting teens

Nearly 1 in 5 NZ teens unable to take part in daily activities due to negative experience online New research by online safety organisation Netsafe and the Ministry of Women has found that nearly one…

Effluent dump causing a stink

A farmer in Te Miro is hoping to get a message out loud and clear to stock truck drivers: don’t dump effluent on Waterworks Rd. The farmer, who wished to remain unnamed, has reported seeing…

Students taking on teachers for 40 Hr Famine

Cambridge High School’s students and staff will go head to head this month in a battle for good – seeing who can raise the most funds during the 40 Hour Famine. Each year more than…

Not a dry eye at Blind Eye

The Cambridge Repertoire Society’s latest show Blind Eye kicked off over the weekend, playing its first two public shows to a packed audience at the Gaslight Theatre. Often featuring comedy shows, this month’s show –…

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