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New classrooms address overdue need

An announcement by the Minister of Education that three Cambridge schools would each receive two new classrooms came as a welcome relief for principals. “We’re all very excited,” said David Graham, principal of Goodwood School….

Good sorts pitch in for Daffodil Day

Thousands of daffodils have been picked by volunteers in Cambridge over the past month in preparation for today’s Daffodil Day  – the Cancer Society’s annual nationwide fundraiser. Eighteen Cambridge Rangers – the 12 to 17-year-olds’…

Middle school band rock the stage

Cambridge Middle School rock band “Reckless” has made a name for itself as one of the top ensembles in this year’s Bandquest. The Waikato-wide music competition sees intermediate-age bands battle it out for the supreme…

Elections: how it breaks down

Waipā District Council will have a few fresh faces and some familiar figures returning to council chambers following this year’s local government elections. Nominations closed last Friday, with Jim Mylchreest unopposed as mayor of the…

Garden festival tickets now on sale

Tickets for the 2019 Rotary Cambridge Garden Festival in November have gone on sale today. Project leader and Rotarian Carey Church said excitement was building for this year’s festival. The garden festival launched was last…

Ernie: The man with the heart of a Lion

Ernest ‘Ernie’ Goodwin has been remembered as a devoted family man, long-time Lions Club member and a delightful character given to tricks and dressing up. His grandchildren remember the kindest, sometimes funniest, of grandfathers. They…

Artist features in finalists exhibition

Cambridge artist Carrie Andrews is one of 52 finalists for the National Contemporary Art Award whose work is currently on display at the Waikato Museum until November 10. The free exhibition features the top 52…

Shutters drawn on 56 years with the fire service

After 56 years, 9188 callouts and multiple awards, Winston Steen has stepped away from an active role with the Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade. It was time, he says. He’s given a great deal to the…

Quilt expo this weekend

This weekend’s exhibition of quilts by members of the Cambridge Patchwork Group will blend skilled handicraft with good causes. The August 24/25 exhibition is at St Andrew’s Church hall from 10am to 4pm on both…

Abortion legislation divides regional MPs

Waikato MPs are split in the way they voted on the Abortion Legislation Bill, which passed its first reading on August 8. Taupo MP Louise Upston and Hamilton West MP Tim Macindoe were among the…

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