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Local airport wins from Auckland congestion

Congested Auckland roads may be contributing to an ongoing increase in air travellers choosing to use Hamilton Airport. The airport saw a 13 per cent increase in passengers across core routes (Wellington, Christchurch, Palmerston North)…

Charity ride roars through countryside

The Waikato Ulysses charity ride for the Child Cancer Foundation was held last Sunday, with 220 bikes taking part in the annual event.  This year, it started and finished in Te Awamutu, looping through Roto-o-Rangi,…

Pregnant mums pass on their periods

On International Women’s Day (8 March), pregnant women were encouraged to donate their new, unopened packs of sanitary pads and tampons to help Kiwi schoolgirls who are missing out on their education because of “period…

Flip flop set to cost dearly

Waipa District Council’s decision to back out of forming a shared water company with the Hamilton City Council could cost ratepayers dearly if a judicial review into the decision goes ahead. In a council meeting…

Dancer makes top programme

A Cambridge local has been recognised as a very promising up-and-coming dancer after being awarded a place in the Dance Masters International (DMI) intensive dance programme. Only ten places were available, but Molly Robinson made…

Keeping our kids safe

Cyber-safety guru John Parsons came to town last week, and Steph Bell-Jenkins went along for some tips. When I discovered cyber-safety expert John Parsons was giving a talk at Leamington School last Thursday night about…

Croquet: Give it a go

Members of the Leamington Croquet Club are welcoming locals of all ages to try out the game for themselves. They meet regularly three times a week and would love to see more young people get…

Global banker comes home to Cambridge

Peter Nicholl attributes much of his success in international finance to his Waikato roots, from his sensible rural start and university training, to the rich and varied learnings he took out of 22 years working…

Lucky lotto store sells another winner

One Lotto player in Cambridge is $333,333 richer having won last Wednesday’s February 21 Lotto draw. The first division winner split the $1M prize with two other winners from Auckland, having bought their ticket from…

Carrington takes 9th title at Karapiro

Lisa Carrington showed her power on Lake Karapiro last week as the NZ Canoe Sprint Championships took place Friday to Sunday. Just two weeks after winning the Halberg Sportswoman of the Year award, Carrington collected…

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