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Free parenting event coming

Cambridge parents will no doubt benefit from a talk in Cambridge later this month, when Yvonne Godfrey brings her 13-stop Stronger Families speaking tour to Cambridge High School. Members of the public are invited to…

$75K donation for Community House

The Rotary Club of Cambridge Community Trust recently made a generous donation of $75,000 to Cambridge Community House to assist with the development of their new counselling building. Both Rotary and the Community Trust have…

Waipa Business Awards finalists named

Finalists in the 2018 Waipa Networks Business Awards were announced last week. The event, which had a record number of entries this year, saw fifteen Cambridge businesses make it through to the next judging round….

ARTiculate at Cambridge High

Cambridge High School’s bi-annual arts festival known as ARTiculate was on last week, where students showcased a range of art forms, from acting, dance and musical performances on stage, to fun events, art displays and…

New billboards to attract visitors

Two new billboards were erected on the Waikato Expressway this week to encourage drivers to pull off and call into Cambridge. Developed under guidelines put in place by the NZ Transport Agency, the billboards each…

Changing with the times

The Cambridge Medical Centre is undergoing renovations, a reflection of the changing needs of the town. The expansion to the centre will allow for the appointment of three additional general practitioners (GPs) to the practice,…

Rehabbing with love

Nestled in the back roads of Thames sits the small township of Miranda. The town is known for their farm land, the phenomenal scenery and their hot pools. It’s about to be known that Anna…

Spotlight on the community patrol

Claire Castle went out on the beat with the Cambridge Community Patrol recently, finding out more about the volunteers who are working hard to keep the town safe. I was full of questions before I…

Liquid gold on Flume Rd

Sitting out on Flume Rd, Alexander Organics is fast making a name for itself, supplying fresh, raw milk from its self-serve shop through a milk dispenser imported from Italy. The couple behind the business, Jesiah…

Cambridge Oaks welcomes mayor

Mayor Jim Mylchreest (left) was the guest of honour at Cambridge Oaks recently, touring the Terrace apartments and enjoying lunch with staff and residents. The retirement village’s 1- 3-bedroom houses on Swayne Rd all fall…

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