A speech describing society’s role in domestic abuse won second prize in the International Speech Competition in Rotorua recently. Cambridge Toastmaster Club president, Sheryn Dean, presented her speech entitled ‘Culture of Complicity’ at the Toastmaster…
A surprise $2.5 million surplus sparked a stoush among Waikato regional councillors last week resulting in chair Pamela Storey using her casting vote to block a proposal to return the funds to ratepayers. The debate,…
A Waipā councillor has reignited debate over road naming rights, arguing private landowners should have the final say on their land – even when council policy prioritises Māori names. Crs Roger Gordon and Philip Coles…
A finely embroidered gift celebrating the 25-year relationship between Cambridge and its sister city Le Quesnoy has been presented to Waipā civic leaders. Cambridge Community Board member Alana MacKay presented the framed gift last week…
Community champion Sue Milner has been celebrated for her many years of service to Cambridge and Waipā. Recognition for her decades of dedication came at a surprise awards’ ceremony held before last Wednesday’s Cambridge Community…
One of the most anticipated events on Cambridge High School’s social calendar – the annual senior ball – was held at the Sir Don Rowlands Event Centre on Saturday night. The 1920s masquerade themed event…
Mystery still surrounds the cause of a gastroenteritis outbreak at the Waipā Business Awards despite the caterer issuing a public apology this week. Public health officials from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, Ministry of…
Former Waikato District councillor Aksel Bech has announced a second, all-or-nothing bid for the mayoralty, citing skyrocketing rates and a need for systemic change in local government. “Rates unaffordability has reached a tipping point,” Bech…
A Waipā district councillor has revealed the extent of the council’s line-by-line budget savings as part of the Long Term Plan consultation, but residents may struggle to find the details. The savings, which affect hundreds…
Gordon to stand Cambridge-based Waipa District councillor Roger Gordon, 77, announced today he will stand for a third term on the the council at September’s local body elections. The decision came after discussions with his…
