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Treaty of waitangi.
The Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840. Unfortunately there were a loss of translation because the 2 sides weren't the same. -
The High Level Bridge.
The High Level Bridge (Victoria Bridge) was created in 1847. The High Level Bridge or Victoria Bridge is a hinged braced arch bridge that connects Leamington and Cambridge. -
The 1st Maori King
Pōtatau Te Wherowhero was the first Maori king. Potatau Te Wherowhero became king in 1858, sadly he died 2 years right after that. -
King Tawhiao
King Tawhiao became the 2nd Maori king in 1860 after his father "Pōtatau Te Wherowhero". He lived in Lake Te Koo Utu with the wash bowl of sorrow. -
Cambridge
Cambridge was established in 1864. The town was named after Prince George, duke of Cambridge, the Commander-in-Chief of the British Army at the time. -
Land Wars
The Land Court started in 1865 to try and get the NZ land back from the British. It finally ended in 1872 and the Maori got their land back. -
Lake Te Koo Utu.
Lake Te Koo Utu, the heart of cambridge was first discovered in 1882. Lake Te Koo Utu is a natural lake formed right after the Taupo volcano eruptions, about 1800 years ago when debris swept over the Waikato river and blocked some small streams. -
Cambridge Museum.
The Cambridge Museum was built in 1898 with historical memories.Cambridge residents started collecting items of local historical interest in the late 1800s. In the early years, various collections were held in private homes and put on display. -
Town Hall
The Town Hall is an iconic structure with plenty character. The design was by Mr Arthur Bibra Herrold, an architect from Auckland. -
Sister Town
Le Quesnoy became the sister town to cambridge. NZ helped to take back Le Quesnoy from the german. -
Current Town Clock.
The current Town Clock was rebuilt in 1934. Right after the earthquake from 1931. -
Fuel Tank
In 1942, there was a fuel tank that could hold up to 600,000 gallons. During World War II and many invasion threats, efforts to defend New Zealand were increased. There is a "secret" aviation fuel depot called Aviation Reserve 9 ( Aka AR9 ) -
World War 2
New Zealand World War 2 started in 1939. It had many deaths then ended in 1945 with many statues resembling it. -
Anzac Day
On the 25th of April, every year there is a celebration about Australian and New Zealand army soldiers who passed away in war. This honoured celebration to resemble those who have passed is named "Anzac Day".