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On the beat: The good, the sad and the ugly

I hope you had a good week and that any children in your households have now settled back into school routines. I was proud to be able to join colleagues to represent Cambridge Police at…

Business as usual, ‘not an option’ 

There is no long-term vision for public transport in Cambridge, says a Waipā district councillor. In a personal submission to the Waikato Regional Council’s Public Transport Business Improvement Review, Roger Gordon voiced his concern at…

Dirt bike series returns 

The more things change, the more things stay the same and that’s got to be a good thing as far at New Zealand’s dirt biking community is concerned. The popular Dirt Guide Cross-country Series has…

‘Toxic’ trash claim rejected 

Global Contracting Solutions say claims a waste to energy plant near Te Awamutu will be a toxic nightmare are scandalous. The proposed plant was referred to as a toxic nightmare by Valarie Morse in an…

Scholar heads for the stars  

Keith Illingsworth: 17.2.1924 – 15.4.2022 Keith Illingsworth will be remembered by many as the former principal of Cambridge Primary School, a kind community stalwart known for his love of words and quirky humour. It was…

Strategy missed the plane

The draft 30-year Waipā transport strategy pays little recognition to the importance of Hamilton Airport and Mystery Creek Events Centre, the two organisations have told the district council. A joint submission between the airport, Mystery…

Lest we forget

The sacrifice of the very best of our young men and women in the First World War, at Gallipoli, and in subsequent conflicts must not be forgotten. The importance to our local and national consciousness…

Hall of fame bid rejected

A last minute $750,000 request for Waipā District Council to fund a Sports Hall of Fame at the Velodrome in Cambridge has been declined. But the council will first consult the community about the project…

Road issue ramped up

A quick fix for Cambridge’s traffic congestion has been rejected by Waka Kotahi. The suggestion to add on and off ramps to Waikato Expressway at the southern end of Cambridge near Cambridge Golf Club came…

Honouring Don

The Waipā community will give Cambridge fire chief Don Gerrand a huge send off on Saturday with a street parade and a service at the Town Hall. Don died in Waikato Hospital on Monday following…

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