The ‘Home of Cycling’ tag worth millions of dollars to the Waipā district economy is in danger of being taken away by an independent inquiry tasked with reviewing the sport’s future. As part of the…
The ‘Home of Cycling’ tag worth millions of dollars to the Waipā district economy is in danger of being taken away by an independent inquiry tasked with reviewing the sport’s future. As part of the…
The saddest thing about losing Cambridge Motorcycle Club’s Rowling Place track is the impact on junior riders, says three-time New Zealand motocross champion Mike Cotter. “We only ride here six Sundays a year between 9.30am…
When Matthew ‘Matty’ White was a boy, all he ever wanted to do was drive horses for a living. Now the 37-year-old Cambridge trainer and driver is living the dream notching up victories galore on…
The first rounds of golf have been played at New Zealand’s newest golf course situated in the Waipā District. The $15 million Tīeke Golf Estate is the former Lochiel course renovated over three years for…
James McDonald is “one in a million” and should be included in Cambridge’s Walk of Fame, says Sheila Laxon. Laxon, who now lives on Australia’s Sunshine Coast, has her own plaque in the Duke St…
Cambridge Motorcycle Club must leave its home of more than 50 years because a new subdivision is being built next door. Motocross mum Jen Franklin says she is devastated her husband Nick Price and their…
Alistair Martin knew James McDonald was destined for greatness. “There was something about him that you knew he’d be successful – and it was kind of in an unassuming way – but you just knew…
By Ricky Lam Track cyclist Lily Cawood was among the award winners when the 2021 Waipā Youth Awards were announced online. This year’s awards attracted 97 nominations and 52 awards were made. The awards are open to students…
Cambridge swimmer Olivia Emmett was becoming something of a fish out of water thanks to Covid. The youngster had just arrived in Auckland for the New Zealand Short Course Swimming Championships when it was announced the city…
Central Bowling Club’s well-kept gardens are the envy of Cambridge and now the woman who keeps them looking that way has been presented with a prestigious Bowls Waikato award. Dawn Britten has been a member…
