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Heartbreaking cases of elder abuse

Luncheon guests at Cambridge Resthaven’s Village Centre heard last week how cases of elder abuse in New Zealand are tearing families apart and leaving many older people in despair. Resthaven organised the event in support…

Young achievers recognised

Waipā’s young people were recognised for their outstanding efforts at last Sunday’s Waipā Youth Awards. This year more than 94 students were nominated across six categories. 2017 St Peter’s student Luke van Gog received two…

Cambridge ‘gem’ stepping down from trust

Rosemary Hill’s impending departure as leader of the Cambridge Health and Community Trust will be met with considerable sadness by many. After being a trustee for 25 years and chairperson for 22, she’s stepping down…

Online trauma affecting teens

Nearly 1 in 5 NZ teens unable to take part in daily activities due to negative experience online New research by online safety organisation Netsafe and the Ministry of Women has found that nearly one…

Effluent dump causing a stink

A farmer in Te Miro is hoping to get a message out loud and clear to stock truck drivers: don’t dump effluent on Waterworks Rd. The farmer, who wished to remain unnamed, has reported seeing…

Students taking on teachers for 40 Hr Famine

Cambridge High School’s students and staff will go head to head this month in a battle for good – seeing who can raise the most funds during the 40 Hour Famine. Each year more than…

Not a dry eye at Blind Eye

The Cambridge Repertoire Society’s latest show Blind Eye kicked off over the weekend, playing its first two public shows to a packed audience at the Gaslight Theatre. Often featuring comedy shows, this month’s show –…

Jocelyn Cooney honoured for service

Cambridge woman Jocelyn Cooney was thrilled to be awarded with the Queen’s Service Medal for services to the community on this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Jocelyn was advised of the award earlier in the…

‘Remarkable man’ farewelled

Haydn Finbow, WWII Spitfire pilot and a man whose baby blues sparkled with humour, took his final ‘flight’ last month. The Resthaven resident died on May 16, just 10 days after his 95th birthday.  He…

Taking a stand on elder abuse

A stand being set up outside Cambridge’s Comins Phamacy this week will highlight the growing problem of elder abuse in this and other New Zealand communities. New Zealand ‘s Elder Abuse Awareness Week will run…

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