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Mons Bennett marks 50 years

Whichever way you look at it, 50 years or half a century is a significant landmark – be it in a career, a marriage or in any form of partnership. In Monsignor David Bennett’s case,…

Project earns peace prize

A group of girls at Cambridge High School have done their bit to better humanity and won a prize in the process. Amie Fittall, Olivia Karl and Jana McFetridge received a Highly Commended award at…

Careers Expo for everyone

Students and adults thinking about their future will have a huge range of options to consider at a free community event planned for next month. The Cambridge Community Careers Expo will see over 40 exhibitors…

Students’ fast-track to work

Engineering students who get work placement at a Cambridge company are pretty much assured of something else – a job. At the award-winning website builder Rocketspark’s office in Alpha Street, Cambridge, the staff all have…

Thefts leave sour taste

In the past six months, police have received around 400 theft reports nationwide involving either beehives or honey.  This high volume of thefts is likely due to the value of honey, particularly Manuka honey, and…

Piano pitstop spreads joy

Every day, after school, we are treated to a piano recital in the Cambridge News office, courtesy of passing teenager Damien Enright. Rain or shine, the 13-year-old Cambridge High student stops by on the way…

Steady hand for Cambridge Lions

The Lions Club of Cambridge has a new president, with Jim Goddin taking the reins from Allan Field at a changeover dinner at the Moxon Centre recently. “I’m sure I never agreed to it,” Jim…

Hautapu takes the cup

It’s third time lucky for Fonterra’s Hautapu site, who have once again taken out the Sustainability Cup at the Co-op’s Best Site Cup Awards for making sustainability a part of everyday decision making. Fonterra’s Best…

Mobility scheme coming

Steps are being taken to make life easier for Waipa’s seniors. Cambridge and Te Awamutu will soon see the introduction of the Total Mobility Scheme (TMS), a subsidised taxi service aimed at easing transportation issues for…

Fun activities mark 20th

Cambridge Library is celebrating two decades at 23 Wilson Street with a week of fun activities. Everyone is invited to join in the festivities, which include behind the scene tours, activities, competitions, cake and a…

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