Hello again, what a great evening it was at Balloons over Waipa last Friday. I attended as part of Cambridge Blue Light and was pleased to talk to so many members of the public. Four…
Hello again, what a great evening it was at Balloons over Waipa last Friday. I attended as part of Cambridge Blue Light and was pleased to talk to so many members of the public. Four…
For years, some Cambridge residents have been concerned about the need for a third bridge. Council understands those concerns and has been working to identify options ratepayers can afford, and that the government will help…
Waipā District Council has developed a comprehensive transport strategy for the Waipā district as a whole and the Cambridge Connections work is being undertaken in accordance with that. The Cambridge Community Board recognises the need…
Lately I’ve noticed when asking people, “How are you?” that frequently their quick response is, “busy!” It even seems that it’s proudly worn like a badge of honour. If I’m busy I must be successful!…
Jan Mackenzie has become the first Waipā based winner of the Cambridge Autumn Festival’s short story competition. The theme for 2024 was “dilemma” Here is her story – Harry Gone Away. Meg changed when Harry…
Back in 2008 (seems eons ago) The Cambridge Autumn Festival Trust was formed – resulting in the successful launch, the following year, of their initial street-front social, entertainment and arts presentation. And – Covid interruptions…
Much is being made of ‘race’ today wherein some sides in the political debate refer to Māori being privileged as a ‘race’ of people; and others refer to Māori as being marginalised because of their/our…
Standing in South Crater, Ngauruhoe towers above you to the south and all around are thick, old lava flows. Along the Tongariro Alpine Crossing the path takes you up some of these lavas towards Red…
Squealing rubber, revving engines and the associated aftermath of shredded tyres and rubber marks on the road are all too common signs of boy racer and burnout activity around Cambridge. I understand the annoyance and…
As I looked through the newspapers last week trying to decide what issue could be the theme for this column, I was surprised by how many New Zealand news stories were about things that I…
