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From 9/11 to Covid: 25 years of heritage

The story of a boutique art gallery that grew from an acorn into an oak is being celebrated as Cambridge’s Heritage Gallery marks its quarter century. It was 25 years ago in early December that…

Altrusa eyes growth to combat difficult year

Like many similar organisations, Cambridge Altrusa Club is struggling to build membership against the Covid-19 fallout. President Maureen Blackstock said while Zoom meetings and online contact kept members connected during the most affected months, events…

Council after walk, ride directions on the future of Cambridge’s streets

During lockdown, we all walked or cycled from A to B. Imagine if we could park up our cars long-term and transform Waipā… Posted by Waipā District Council on Monday, November 16, 2020   A $9.5…

Darkness of family violence probed in November production

Cambridge residents Georgia Pollock and Sara Young are taking part in a Hamilton-based production this month that focuses on family violence. They have been cast in ‘hush: a verbatim play about family violence’, being presented…

Canines sweep Maungatautari

More than 20 dogs used by the Department of Conservation and their handlers have gone back to school last week. The teams are vital components in conservation work and, appropriately, gathered on Sunday for a…

White ribbon events hope to combat family violence

White Ribbon Day itself, November 25, will be marked in Cambridge with a stall set up outside Cambridge PaperPlus in Victoria St.   The anti-violence initiative will continue on Saturday November 28 with a ‘Walk in…

Cambridge police team thanked

The team at Cambridge Police station was treated to a special morning tea last week, delivered with a hearty dollop of thanks from The Give It Back Charitable Trust. Three members of the five-member Trust…

Rare flax planted in Waipa

Thirty-five flax plants have been replanted at Lake Ruatuna as part of a project to establish a nursery for the sought-after weaving material. The flax, from 11 different varieties, are significant to Māori weavers and…

Co-op backs the bats

Fonterra has gone into bat for one of New Zealand’s two native land mammals. Long-tailed bats (pekapeka) are ‘nationally critical’ – the same status as the Kākapo – and are found in several spots around…

Strong interest in sheep switch

More than 500 visitors attended Spring Sheep Milk Company’s open day at its Tauwhare Road farm this month. The day was designed to give the public and prospective sheep milk farmers an insight into the…

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