Karapiro - Maungatautari, Cambridge

Borrow it!

Borrow it!

Wanting to use a tool but don't want to buy it? Ask your neighbours if they have it here.

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2672 days ago

Begging at Urlich Shopping Centre

Sandra from Ohaupo

Further to my post about begging at Urlich shopping centre I was saddened this afternoon to see the same people begging outside the bakery at Hillcrest shops , and especially to witness a kind Asian man emerging from New World with a bag of food for the couple . He received virtually no thanks … View moreFurther to my post about begging at Urlich shopping centre I was saddened this afternoon to see the same people begging outside the bakery at Hillcrest shops , and especially to witness a kind Asian man emerging from New World with a bag of food for the couple . He received virtually no thanks and I felt for the shop owner where the couple had positioned themselves , as the woman was creating a disturbance by swearing and yelling . They must move from area to area . Please beware!!

2662 days ago

Check out the winners!

Countdown

Thanks to everyone who entered our green tips competition—there were hundreds of fantastic tips, tricks, ideas and ways we can all help the environment. See the top ten tips here.

Find out more about Countdown's commitment to phasing-out single use plastic bags.
See the winners!

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2662 days ago

Poll: Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was debated.

But one debate is still ramping up - should the New Zealand Wars become a compulsory part of the curriculum? What do you think? Take part in our poll below!

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Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?
  • 33.6% Yes, it's an important part of our history
    33.6% Complete
  • 39.5% It should be taught, but shouldn't be compulsory
    39.5% Complete
  • 13.1% No, I'm against the idea
    13.1% Complete
  • 13.8% I'm for both te reo and the wars to be compulsory
    13.8% Complete
2408 votes
2663 days ago

Cat , dog or bird Feeding

Kirsty from Peanuts Moggy Minding Service Cambridge

Roll on summer and the time for organising your holidays. Don't forget about arrangements for your pets care while you away. I provide long or short term daily visiting for your pets as well as bringing in your mail and papers and ensuring your home is secure. Phone ,txt or message me to … View moreRoll on summer and the time for organising your holidays. Don't forget about arrangements for your pets care while you away. I provide long or short term daily visiting for your pets as well as bringing in your mail and papers and ensuring your home is secure. Phone ,txt or message me to discuss your situation

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2663 days ago

What is the best way to represent iwi and hapū in Waipā?

Gary Farrow Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Check out the first of our two part series on Māori representation in the Waipā. We take a look at Waikato Regional Council's methods and how they could work here.

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2664 days ago

Road closed in Waipa District after truck rolls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Cambridge Road in the Waipa District is closed after a truck rolled. It happened just before 1:30pm between Parallel Road and Lamb Street.

The sole occupant of the truck is currently trapped - their injury status is not yet confirmed. There is a possible chemical leak from the truck, which is … View more
Cambridge Road in the Waipa District is closed after a truck rolled. It happened just before 1:30pm between Parallel Road and Lamb Street.

The sole occupant of the truck is currently trapped - their injury status is not yet confirmed. There is a possible chemical leak from the truck, which is being dealt with by Fire and Emergency NZ.

Police are at cordons until the all clear is given from FENZ.
Source: Police website

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