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Autumn Colours

Autumnal colours radiate the Cambridge landscape. And as the temperature falls, the colourful hues brighten the shortened days.  Cambridge is such a lovely place to live, work, play or visit.  The winter chill reinvigorates and makes a morning walk, run or cycle that much more vital and we drink in any vitamin d on offer and reflect on the amazing summer and spring we have had. The is a lovely season to visit Cambridge, there is always something to see and do.See the Cambridge Tree in ...

Bird Life and Sounds!

There is nothing quite like waking up to bird song, and we get to do this every day.  The morning chorus of voices, help me emerge from my slumber and get to appreciate the day, even before I have opened up my eyes.Karapiro is not too far from Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari,  a mainland ecological island, definitely something to put on your "to do" list, if you have not done this before. Again, we are so lucky to have this on our doorstep!Photo By Ian Witheford ...

Events and Activities Galore in Cambridge

Sometimes I have to pinch myself to make sure it is real, that I get to live in this awesome place, Karapiro. Over the next 2-3 months there is so much happening in Karapiro, Cambridge and surrounds, from Waka racing, track and road cycling, to festivals and shows - so much choice.Waka ama finishes this weekend, in time for the UCI Track Cycling World Cup, followed by RideWaikato.  Check out full details here or go to https://ridewaikato.co.nz/Don't forget Bluewaters Festival - ch...

Spring - Summer Season

I have to say, we are so lucky to live where we do!.  With Lake Karapiro just down the road, and Cambridge only a short drive away (7 minutes), Hamilton just on 20 minutes away, so we so well positioned to access our region.  But really, who wants to go too far when so much is happening right here.  Check out the event schedule at Lake Karapiro Domain.  From rowing regattas, to hydroplanes,  Armistice celebrations this coming weekend  to Maadi Cup in March 2019.&nbs...

NZ National Fieldays - June 2017

Iconic by any standards. NZ National Agricultural Fieldays 2017 will be held 14 to 17 June 2017 at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waipa. This event has itself firmly fixed on many calendars every year as it never disappoints. From the serious farming enterprise to the lifestyle blocker and those aspiring to participate in the Agricultural space from anywhere in NZ and around the globe. This is a memorable event that has something for everyone. Karapiro Apartment is approximately an 18 minu...