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Resthaven development opens

The sleek first stage of Cambridge Resthaven’s multi-million-dollar development project was opened in the town last month. Stage 1, which was started in April 2022, comprises 33 apartments, made up of studio units and one-…

Bihoro application open

Planning is underway for the first official post-Covid visit to Cambridge’s sister city Bihoro and members of the public are invited to be part of it. The group of eight – a mix of elected…

Resthaven opens Hanlin building

The sleek multi-million-dollar first stage of Cambridge Resthaven’s extensive development project was opened last week. Stage 1, started in April 2022, comprises 33 apartments made up of studio units and one and two-bedroom apartments.  Of…

Mergers – a conversation first

A national conversation about local, regional and national decision making and service provision is needed before any discussion about amalgamation, a Waikato local body leader has told The News. Waikato Regional Council chair Pamela Storey…

Fundraising in fashion

Stylish attire was the topic de jour for last week’s fashion fundraiser organised by the Cambridge Altrusa Club. The club is linked to Altrusa International, a non-profit organisation founded in the United States in 1917…

Now everyone’s on board…

Cambridge residents have taken a huge interest in local body politics in recent weeks – and that was evident when the town’s community board meeting played out to a full house. Viv Posselt reports. Cambridge…

Racing to Cambridge

Cambridge has become the physical home of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing. Its head office has moved almost 500 kilometres north from Petone to Dick St Cambridge and the move sees more than 45 employees find…

Council in chief talks

Waipā councillors appeared to be closer – if not close – to naming a successor for chief executive Garry Dyet this week. They were to meet at Karāpiro today (Wednesday) – after this edition went…

Hall of fame start nears

The first ceremonial sod in what will be the country’s next sports hall of fame has been turned. It paves the way for what will be an 1800 square metre addition to the Grassroots Trust…

Hautapu developments explained

Waipā District Council staff talked about the vision applied in establishing one of the region’s booming industrial estates – but the major issue for some last week was a roundabout. About 60 business leaders gathered…

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