The former Bunnings site in Cambridge has sold and will become a car yard. The site went out to tender last month and Waikato-based Ingham, one of New Zealand’s largest car dealers, bought it for…
The former Bunnings site in Cambridge has sold and will become a car yard. The site went out to tender last month and Waikato-based Ingham, one of New Zealand’s largest car dealers, bought it for…
Nikki Crutchley was swamped with emotion when she heard her latest novel had secured a two-book deal with Harper Collins Australia. “There were tears,” she laughed. “Getting a book deal itself is difficult enough. Getting…
Two new community courses in Cambridge this month will offer strategies to combat Covid-related stressors and chart a more positive path through life. Both courses are free of charge and are being offered by Violence…
A Cambridge Airbnb has taken out an award for being welcoming and friendly and contributed to the town securing a top five place in a tourist booking organisation’s annual traveller review awards. Reviews on booking.com…
A Fish and Game manager is challenging councillors to spend time with him at the scene of what he calls the region’s latest environmental disaster. David Klee, Game Bird Manager for the Auckland/Waikato Fish and…
The Cambridge Autumn Festival has been postponed but two of its more interactive elements are going ahead. This year’s Photo Competition will stay put. The free-to-air competition opened last month with the theme ‘Memorable Waipā…
Cambridge Primary principal Mike Pettit enjoys being able to visit his classrooms and students throughout the school day. But under the new Covid restrictions, he will no longer be able to do this. Students returning…
A different sort of summer is emerging at Mighty River Domain as campers, groups, picnickers and day-trippers enjoy a Lake Karāpiro made more accessible through the cancellation of major seasonal events. December through January at…
The New Zealand Rowing championships were moved from Lake Karāpiro to the South Island because of the Waipā venue’s topography. Lake Ruataniwha in Twizel is long and skinny and can accommodate competitors and spectators in…
Facebook has become a preferred communication tool for Covid and crimefighting. Police and the Waikato District Health Board are using their Facebook pages to report crime and Covid outbreaks – and not telling print media…
