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A gathering of good vintages

When Ian and Kay Elmsly stayed in Cambridge a couple of years ago with family, they immediately thought what a great place it would be to come with the car club. Fast forward to last…

Runners at the bubble

Kids In Need’s inaugural colour run fundraiser on Sunday went off so well the charity is already planning the next one. They sold an impressive 800 tickets to what they called the 2024 ‘Colour Cambridge’…

Pain ahead in the rates

Waipā rate payers are staring down the barrel of a 17 per cent increase next year. Rents are also expected to rise across the district because of the increase. The double-digit banger will be confirmed…

Mia’s mayoral moment

Mia Mackay spent several days hobnobbing with dignitaries in Japan so putting on the Waipā mayoralty chains was nothing out of the ordinary for the Cambridge toddler. The 22-month-old daughter of community board member Alana…

Trustees sought for ‘hidden gem’

Two additional trustees are being sought to help steer Cambridge’s Taylor Made Community Centre. Trust chairperson Lloyd Buscomb said the two would join him and other volunteer trustees, Bruce Morrison, Jeff Bennett, Andrew McCathie and…

On the road again

The Willie Nelson song describes Waipā District Council’s Ahu Ake road show best. “Goin’ places that I’ve never been. Seein’ things that I may never see again. And I can’t wait to get on the…

Ramp call timed out

Traffic data New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is relying on to reject calls for new Waikato Expressway on off ramps near Cambridge Golf Club is several years old. The modelling NZTA used three years ago…

No changes on the interchange

On-off ramps at the southern end of the Cambridge section of Waikato Expressway have again been ruled out by New Zealand Transport Agency. The traffic volumes are insufficient to justify building them, Taupō MP Louise…

Attempted robbery in Leamington

Police are at the scene of an attempted robbery at the Sheridan Dairy in Shakespeare Street, Leamington this afternoon. Further details to follow.

News ……. in brief

Extension granted The public submission deadline for a proposed sand quarry in Cambridge has been extended to Monday November 4. Waipā District Council and Waikato Regional Council will hold a joint hearing to consider the…

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