There’s a good chance that if you’re reading this, Cambridge already means something to you.
You may live here, run a business here, visit regularly, or perhaps you’re discovering the town for the first time through these pages. Wherever you sit, you are part of the story of Cambridge. It’s a town that continues to grow while holding tightly to the community spirit that makes it so special.
Cambridge has long been known as the Home of Champions, and while sport is proudly part of our identity, it’s the people behind the place that truly define it. Walk down Victoria Street on any given morning and you’ll see that sense of connection everywhere; locals catching up over coffee, visitors browsing boutique stores, cyclists heading out along the river paths, and
businesses welcoming familiar faces.
It’s this blend of energy and authenticity that makes Cambridge unique.
At the Cambridge Business Chamber, we feel incredibly privileged to work alongside the businesses, organisations, and individuals who help shape the town every day. One of our important roles is helping to share the Cambridge story, not just locally, but across the region and beyond.
That’s where the three platforms we steward come together.
Love Cambridge, the magazine you are holding, is our storytelling platform. It celebrates the people, experiences, and places that give Cambridge its character. Many of the businesses and stories featured here may be familiar to you, and hopefully you’ll discover a few new favourites along the way.
Alongside this sits cambridge.co.nz, our digital front door. Recently rebuilt to strengthen Cambridge’s presence in an increasingly digital and AI-driven world, the website helps connect visitors with everything our town has to offer, from boutique shopping and hospitality to events and day-trip adventures.
Together, these platforms sit alongside the work of the Cambridge Business Chamber, which continues to support and advocate for our local business community, helping to create the environment where people and businesses can thrive.
What makes Cambridge particularly special is the way the whole town participates in its success. Our events fill the streets with life, our businesses deliver outstanding hospitality, and our community welcomes visitors in a way that keeps them coming back.
So, whether you’re a long-time local, a weekend visitor, or someone discovering Cambridge for the first time, thank you for being part of the journey.
We hope this edition of Love Cambridge inspires you to explore a little further, support local businesses, and continue enjoying everything that makes this town such a remarkable place.
Kelly Bouzaid
Chief Executive
Cambridge Business Chamber
