School librarians say they’re the answer to a declining nationwide literacy rate. Former School Library Association of New Zealand president Glenys Bichan, who is library manager at Cambridge High School, says nearly a quarter of…
School librarians say they’re the answer to a declining nationwide literacy rate. Former School Library Association of New Zealand president Glenys Bichan, who is library manager at Cambridge High School, says nearly a quarter of…
The incoming Waipā Networks chief executive knows if you asked several people on the streets of Te Awamutu or Cambridge what the company does, most would struggle to answer. Sean Horgan is unfazed by that…
The failure of Waipā residents to recycle correctly and Waka Kotahi’s decision not to immediately fund urban pathways across the district will delay a major cycleway from Te Awamutu to Pirongia via Ngā Roto. The…
Te Awamutu Community Board chair Ange Holt has undertaken to ensure any information released about a survey which invites residents to consider Te Awamutu’s future will be approved by her board. She made the commitment…
The Ombudsman investigated Waipā District Council for a late response to a Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act request but was unaware of the action because of its phishing algorithm global settings. The council’s…
A 1915 two-seater Saxon roadster called Freya became the unwitting star of the show at this month’s official opening of a new workshop at the NZ Vintage Car Club’s Waikato premises in Cambridge’s McLean St….
The Rotary Club of Cambridge has pledged to support the local Days for Girls NZ initiative on an ongoing basis. News of the support was announced earlier this month when Rotary Cambridge president Ian Grant…
Congratulations to Cambridge News for printing the excellent article featuring Councillor Roger Gordon’s concerns about the traffic chaos that is Cambridge, and the following letters of support for him and a third bridge. It is…
Waipā’s Sanctuary Mountain has won the Wintec-sponsored social and environmental Sustainability Award at the annual Waikato Chamber of Commerce Business awards. Volunteer co-ordinator Lian Buckett, speaking at the Lions Trash n Treasure market in Cambridge…
Barefoot water skiing is not for the faint hearted or soft headed. It is one of the trickiest and most skilful sports and is set to return to Lake Karāpiro at the Piarere Ski Club…
