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FRIDAY MARCH 27, 2020

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A virus has changed how we live, we are adjusting to “self isolation” and “social distancing”. Today’s Te Awamutu News is the first in the new environment as the country accepts the way to stop the spread is to…

Divide and conquer Just over two decades ago the world braced for a cataclysmic disaster.

The Y2K Millennium Bug was poised, as we farewelled December 31, 1999, to create a computer crisis. Our bank balances would disappear, computers would not work, communication would be limited.

For all the multi-billion-dollar bluster, it was a false dawn – the world carried on in the same way it did eight years on in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis and 13 years later after Pakuranga MP Maurice Williamson said it would once Government passed the Marriage Amendment bill.

If there is a similar expectation in the community that the warnings over Covid-19 will eventually be condemned by history as another unnecessary portent of doom, then it is both regretful and dangerous.

We are in the grip of a global pandemic which threatens the lives of communities in the way the Black Plague did in Europe, Africa and Asia over a seven-year period 700 years ago.

The country has been told it is time to stop interacting and transferring the virus. That is the way it will be for the next four weeks, at least.

Steps taken over the last week, and driven by the Government, were aimed not at stopping the virus, but to slow its spread – to enable health professionals to cope, to enable business to continue.

At Level 4, the hope must be that with so many businesses closed, we can strangle the life out of Covid-19 in New Zealand. If that is successful, however, we will remain isolated as a nation from much of the rest of the world as it fights the virus and searches for a medical response to combat it.

Steps to reduce contact between people have left major companies in limbo, it has slashed into the job market and left the world nervous about the future.

The potential human toll is equally serious – rest homes are discouraging visitors. Our elderly community in the suburbs will require help.

The response to date has been largely positive, though the scramble to

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No company and no family will be untouched by the impact of the virus.

Today on Page 5 we present an information guide to help readers.

Along with a series of Covid-19 stories today, they explain who is doing what around Waipā and what you should do in certain situations.

As with everything around the Virus issue, it is a work in progress – it will not be a complete guide and we will be running weekly updates.

By the time you read this editorial, enough time will have passed for more information to have emerged. We urge you to monitor news reports in print (yes – even our rival publications) and digital.

Follow the rules, wash your hands regularly with soap, (soap opens the envelope containing the virus and renders it impotent), keep your distance from people – remember there are people on social media making up stories or being naïve enough to pass on nonsense. If you have questions, go to the Government website, https://covid19.govt.nz/ We plan to be in your letter boxes through these challenging times and we will be looking harder than ever for the good news stories which make our community special.

Your News will look a little different – our stories will largely be gathered by phone; story illustrations may now be from files or “selfies”.

Our family of advertisers are already feeling the impact, and many cannot advertise their offerings and talents, because they, too, are victims of the decisive action being taken to counter the spread of Covid-19.

But we will keep calm and carry on.

As Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stressed, the distance we put between us today could save tens of thousands of New Zealand lives.

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FRIDAY MARCH 27, 2020

On the beat Don’t panic, Mr Mainwaring! with Const able Ryan Fleming

Keep calm and carry on. That was a message written on the tube walls during the Blitz of London in 1940. It became a catch cry in Great Britain during the privations of the second world war.

It has never been more applicable than in the times we are now currently facing. Our world is changing. The way we communicate is changing. At least for the next several weeks anyway.

The events of the last few days are moving at a very fluid pace. To give context to this, I have written this week’s column three times now and have continually had to update it as events have overtaken me. This crisis will move at a fast pace.

Some of the scenes I have seen while doing my weekly grocery shopping shows me that people are panicking. The panic has got to stop.

We as a society have got to pull together and moderate our behaviours for the good of all. We need to do our grocery shopping as we normally do.

New Zealand is not going to run out of food and the supermarkets supply chain is

not going to break down if we 104 years ANZAC services act responsibly and not panic. have been cancelled. The The government has an annual Poppy Day appeal has excellent website that has all also been cancelled. This is the the information you need to biggest fundraiser for the RSA know. I have seen some rather and because they can’t have the alarming speculative posts on appeal this year this will hurt social media that have served them financially. The Defence nothing but to cause severe Force is asking the public to anxiety and sow panic amongst observe ANZAC day by going the community. Thankfully the to the end of your driveway at admins of the page have been 6am. I think this is a great idea quick to shut these posts down. and I urge all New Zealanders We need to act to take part. responsibly for ‘…quite frankly, buying so The the good of the much bread that people who Operation Community need to feed their kids miss Christmas and start out is just not good enough.’ Hampers thinking of group others because quite frankly, recently got together to begin buying so much bread that planning a mid-winter drive people who need to feed their however the focus is now on kids miss out is just not good how we can help during this enough. Posting about it on crisis. social media doesn’t help either.

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responsibly we will get through this. We owe to each other and we owe it to the Medical staff who will be affected by this crisis.

There will be more Police staff out and about through this crisis but we are asking people to make use of the 105 number where possible rather than reporting to the front counter.

This is to minimise contact for our watch house officers. In the event that the front counter does close, I want to assure you all that there will be Police working.

Take the time to get to your elderly neighbours phone numbers, Check on them and their needs over the next few weeks. If you are going to the supermarket, ring your neighbours and see if they need anything.

To simplify my message , Follow the Ministry of Health guidelines of washing hands frequently, Maintain a social distance, Avoid unnecessary contact with others , Don’t spread panic, Keep calm and carry on.

with Ceana Priest

Author Ceana Priest continues her series of suggested walks around Waipa by visiting Alexandra Redoubt. For more information go to wwwoutdoorkids.co.nz

This well preserved redoubt is tucked behind Pirongia and is worth making a detour for if you are passing through the small settlement.

The redoubt was built in 1872 and was named after the township’s former name. Local settlers had urged officials to provide the redoubt in case Māori, who had been forced south after the Government seized tribal land, returned to claim their homelands.

Similar fortifications were built across the district but this is the most well preserved example remaining. Cross the small footbridge over the fortification ditch into the main area which once housed barracks and a flagstaff. Take a peek over the

footbridge – it is two metres from the base of the ditch floor to the top of the escarpment. While exploring, please don’t climb on the escarpment walls to prevent damaging the redoubt.

This redoubt is part of The Waikato War Driving Tour and you can find more stories and maps on www. thewaikatowar.co.nz. There’s also an app called Heritage Trails available on Google Play or the App Store which has some great information and tours throughout New Zealand.

Time: Allow 15 minutes for a quick explore. More for audio tour.

Accessibility: It is an easy stroll across mown pasture onto the redoubt.

Dogs: No dogs allowed on this adventure.

How to get there: Plenty of parking on Bellot Street in Pirongia.

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FRIDAY MARCH 27, 2020

Briefs… Councils Doors close

Waipā District Council has shut the doors of its Cambridge and Te Awamutu offices tomorrow as well as halls, playgrounds, pounds and other community facilities across the district. Waipā District Council chief executive Garry Dyet said Council would continue to offer essential services to residents, and phone and internet services. Dog parks, most public toilets and other recreational spaces will still be open to the public, but residents are urged to practise physical distancing measures when using these spaces. The Council held an urgent meeting this week to discuss which services would be available and how it would continue to govern during the shutdown period.

Funders respond

By Jeremy Smith

Waipā District Council will look at its books again a week after announcing it was proposing a 4.2 percent rate rise.

And the Waikato Regional Council has already held an emergency meeting where it was decided to strive for a zero percent increase for the 2020-21 financial year – and it wants g overnment to pave the way for “virtual” meetings.

Waikato District Councillor mayor Allan Sanson led an emergency meeting on Tuesday to discuss their response including the delegation of functions and powers during the Covid-10 pandemic.

“There are tough times ahead for the people of our region, indeed the people of New Zealand. We need to be in tune with our tightening

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review rate levels

economy and the challenges our people are going to be facing across the Waikato,” regional council chair Russ Rimmington said.

Waipā District’s review be an effort to control any rates increase and associated negative impact and stress in light of Covid-19.

Speaking to the Te Awamutu News ahead of the regional council announcement, mayor Jim Mylchreest said the 4.2 percent proposal was outlined in the annual plan before Covid-19 came to light and council would look to reduce the impact on ratepayers where possible.

“I can assure everyone that we will be looking closely at every item,” he said.

But he warned putting items off would only delay the time when they would have to be paid for.

“We must also be mindful that simply deferring work will have a negative impact on the economy and may lead to higher rates increases in the future.

“Our prime focus during these troubling times is the health and economic wellbeing of our community and the ability to bounce back as early as possible.”

The council, like others all

Trust Waikato has allocated $1 million towards funding a Covid-19 response its chief executive Dennis Turton says other Waikato community funders will be contributing further through combined action and grants. “This is a hugely important way to support the work of non-profit organisations who will be working at the coalface to protect and look after our most vulnerable communities,” he said. Target groups identified for funding include rural support Russ Rimmington organisations, community houses, those who work with the elderly and at-risk groups and mental health support networks.

The Waikato Community Funders Group will be contacting By Jeremy Smith organisations who are active in the region to let them know that Te Awamutu supermarkets were packed this funding is available and how with people stocking up on Monday, and to apply. police responded by asking the community to

avoid panic buying.

Help the vulnerable Thousands of shoppers flooded the town’s Waikato District mayor Allan supermarkets ahead of the country moving to Sanson responded to the crisis Covid-19 alert level 4 on Wednesday. this week by telling residents At alert level 4 – a month-long stay at in this district it was a time home order – supermarkets are among when the community needed essential services which will remain to continue to support elderly open, but there were reports on Monday and vulnerable people. “I urge on the Te Awamutu Grapevine of an you to be aware of maintaining hour-long wait at Pak ‚n Save “even to a distance from people while out be able to get through the doors” as people and about. Keep yourselves safe, prepared. look after each other and keep an On Tuesday morning though, Hannah eye on your neighbours. We need Pitcon said on the Grapevine she arrived at to work together,” he said.

Pak ‚n Save at 8am.

“I was out by 8.30am after doing my full More Briefs page 5 week’s shop for our family of seven. I was

Jim Mylchreest

over the country, had closed some public facilities before the Alert Level rose this week.

Mr Mylchreest said the proposed rates increase was largely determined by the capital expenditure programme for critical infrastructure.

“On top of that is rapid district growth, and increased regulatory requirements have needed to be factored in.”

The rates proposal was identified before Covid-19, a situation which is “changing daily and making life harder for everyone”.

“Yes, we will need to look at what we can do to control any rates increase.”

Mr Mylchreest encouraged ratepayers to use council’s rates remit policy.

“It is available for people to use in difficult times, so we do encourage people to

look at this if they are finding themselves struggling,” he said.

The annual plan opened for consultation on Monday online at www.waipadc. govt.nz/haveyoursay and will remain open until April 24.

Following Monday’s emergency meeting Cr Rimmington said it was important that his council was able to respond swiftly.

“We’ve shown that we can tonight, and indeed are likely to be the first council in the country to move as quickly.”

Rather than holding formal meetings, urgent Waikato Regional Council decisions will be made by an emergency committee comprising chair Russ Rimmington, the chair of the relevant committee and chief executive Vaughan Payne by consensus.

The decision is in line with guidance from Local Government New Zealand.

“The Government has made the right decision for the safety of New Zealanders. It’s now very important that as a council we implement a plan that enables our organisation to continue providing essential services, because there are jobs, we do that have an impact on

people’s lives,” said Cr Rimmington.

A full review of the council’s services is already underway.

“You might wonder why councillors can’t continue to meet virtually. Quite simply, legislation requires councillors to be physically present to constitute a quorum. If legislation is changed there could be a move to electronic meetings instead of using the urgent decision-making delegations,” he said.

Councillors agreed during the meeting to lobby government to push forward with legislation changes to enable fully virtual meetings. In the meantime, staff would continue working on ways to enable that to better happen.

The emergency committee and delegations will be reviewed as soon as reasonably possible should such a legislative change to quorum requirements be made.

Allan Sanson

Virus alert: cue panic buying very impressed by people’s kindness and patience and the staff as well of course.”

Te Awamutu Police Community Liaison Officer Ryan Fleming said while he wasn’t on site in person, there was a police presence at Pak ‚n Save on Monday to lend a hand ensuring order was maintained.

“There were no reports of incidents – and it was in fact very orderly and organised while police were there,” he said.

Constable Fleming visited Countdown Te Awamutu at around 1pm.

“It was very busy, much busier than usual, but no busier than it appeared to be over the last week.”

Chris Cavanagh posted on the Grapevine on Monday commending FreshChoice staff for their “positive attitude, friendly banter and assistance” when shopping on Monday.

In Auckland there were also long queues at supermarkets – and also at Gun City at There were long lines of people waiting to get into Pak n Save Te Awamutu on Monday.

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FRIDAY MARCH 27, 2020

Chamber boss: Vicki bears all… struggle ahead

By Jeremy Smith

By Viv Posselt

Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce chairperson Chantelle Good fears that over half of New Zealand businesses will take a major hit from the enforced COVID-19 shutdown.

Businesses that are either relatively new, or who carry large debt, may not survive, she warned.

“This is huge for the sector. I would say that some businesses will certainly go under,” she said. “I think 50 percent or more of New Zealand businesses will come out of this either with more debt, or not come out at all. There will be a number of businesses who have enough cash flow to cover themselves through this period, but realistically not that many. Generally speaking, most everyday businesses will struggle.”

Chantelle, who is into her second term in the chair, said while the wage subsidies offered by the Government were immensely helpful and could meet the needs in sectors such as accommodation and hospitality, it was likely it wouldn’t be sufficient

to cover wages for trades and those in professional services.

“Employers will have to try and top up those wages, all the while trying to meet their ongoing expenses at a time when they are likely to have no income. If people can borrow, they may well survive, but businesses with a lot of debt, of those who are relatively new, may go under – and they may not be able to start up again when all this is over.”

Some businesses could do well out of it, she suggested, citing an Auckland-based software app developer who was working on an app for online teaching. “That will go off now.”

The Chamber has been receiving calls from people seeking information about the shutdown, principally around how they can access the wage subsidies.

Chantelle said members had already been emailed with whatever information was available and that form of contact would be continued as more information came to light.

“We are effectively continuing to operate remotely – which is what

Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce chairperson, Chantelle Good.

we have been doing largely anyway,” she said. “There was a lot of panic following this week’s announcement, and no doubt more questions will come out as it all sinks in. We will be available online to answer any questions people may have.”

The Chamber held its last face-to-face meeting last week, and will continue to work remotely. A workshop originally planned for April would be run as a webinar, and depending on the support given to that, other scheduled workshops would move to that platform, Chantelle said.

She suggested that anyone with questions should contact the Chamber’s CEO Kris Anderson on 07-871 8125, or 021 247 0702.

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Dozens of residents have joined a worldwide movement to bring “a ray of hope in a very difficult time.”

Te Awamutu’s Vicki Dranguet posted on the Grapevine on Monday about how people around the world had started putting teddy bears in their windows so families with “little ones” in isolation, or lock down, can go for a walk - or hop in their car on the way to the supermarket - and go on a bear hunt around town.

“We will be popping a bear in our front window, would anyone else like to join?,” Vicki posted.

And they have – dozens of others around town responded saying they would do the same, and as today’s News went to print the post had nearly 400 likes and more than 100 comments.

More than 130 others had shared the post on their pages to spread the word.

Vicki, a supportive care nurse at the Waikato Bay of Plenty Division of the Cancer Society of New Zealand, has three young children, 12-week-old Madeleine, 18-monthold Oscar and Nixon (5).

Her husband Julius is a volunteer firefighter with the Te Awamutu Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Vicki told the News she was simply looking for ways to entertain the kids during lock down when she came across the teddy bear concept online.

“I was just looking for a way to bring some positivity, and I’ll need to keep the kids entertained,” she said of her post.

“And I thought this was just so cute.”

Her sentiments have well and truly been echoed.

In amongst a myriad shots from other Te

Awamutu residents who had put their own bears in their windows too, a quick snapshot of the comments on the post included Sally Tabram saying, “That's perhaps one of the cutest things I have seen in a long, long time.”

“What a great idea,” Alex Ashmore commented. “I will definitely be putting one in the window.”

“Our house is away from the road but I might tie one on the mailbox,” Claire Thompson added.

Angela Hill said she knew her kids would have fun.

“I will tell my kids! They will love filling our roadside windows sills with their soft toys.”

Vicki said she couldn’t believe how positive the response to her post had been, adding that it just proved how special a place Te Awamutu was to live.

“It really just shows that our community loves our community,” she said.

Eighteen-month-old Oscar and five-year-old Nixon Dranguet with their teddy bear. Photo: Supplied

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Briefs…

Internet strong

TUANZ – the Telecommunications Users Association of NZ - is confident New Zealand’s internet will be up to the task over the next four weeks. Those on the fixed fibre network are unlikely to notice any detriment to their service as thousands shift to working from home, TUANZ CEO Craig Young said. However, he said those in rural areas may see a slow down as usage increases and if people are trying to complete data-heavy tasks like video calls

Essential services

Community Constable Ryan Fleming, based in Te Awamutu, has pleaded with businesses to “give our medical staff a fighting chance at the coal face”.

He said he had seen a number of businesses on social media stating they will remain open because they consider themselves essential. “Don’t try to find loopholes in the system to justify staying open.

We get one shot at beating this,” he said. “Give my colleagues, who all have families too, a fighting chance at keeping you all safe and secure.”

Off the buses

BUSIT services in Hamilton will only be available to people who work in an essential service or who need to use the bus to access an essential service like healthcare or the supermarket. Bus travel will also be free of charge until further notice, but at a reduced timetable. Waikato Regional Council chairman Russ Rimmington says providing free buses for those who work in or need to access essential services has the Government mandate across New Zealand.

Filling up

Fuel supplier Z says it’s not feasible to put hand sanitisers by every pump, because there are not enough – and it is better they go to “the people and places who need it most” – immune-compromised households, rest homes, pharmacies, hospitals and other medical centres. Z says people concerned about touching the pump handle should wrap them in the paper towels provided.

Covid-19 information This is your starting guide to life in Waipā during our upcoming four weeks of isolation. Most (but not all) information you will need is on the Government website (www.covid-19.govt.nz). In the coming weeks, we will be publishing information specific to our local community as it comes to hand. We will carry an updated version of this graphic next week. Email editor@goodlocal.nz if you have information that you think will be useful to share with our local community and we will include it in next week’s edition.

Waipā Council: Essential services such as recycling, road safety, water, customer support and animal control will continue to operate throughout the four-week shutdown. Go to waipadc.govt.nz, waikatodistrict.govt.nz or otodc.govt.nz for more information.

Police: Read ‘On the Beat’ on P2.

Medical Centres: See information on P7 Community Testing for COVID-19: Your nearest centre is at Claudelands Event Centre, open from 8am to 8pm.

It is accepting both drive-throughs and walk-ins. Please use the Gate 3 entrance off Brooklyn Rd. Please use this centre if you think you have symptoms of Covid-19 rather than going to your usual GP. Pharmacies: Our pharmacies have yet to update their websites. For now, if you need to pick up a repeat prescription, ring ahead to your pharmacy and arrange a time for collection. If your doctor has given you a new prescription, the practice can fax the prescription straight through to your pharmacy for pickup there.

Supermarkets: Our supermarkets opening times have changed.

Post Office: Go to www.nzpost.co.nz/ and click on Covid-19 updates. If anything is unclear or you do not have internet, call the Te Awamutu Postshop - 07 871 5199.

Working from home: Computer Aid has been flat out this past week helping people set up to work from home. Contact the Computer Aid team on 07 871 3837 if you need urgent help with this. For non-urgent matters, please visit Computer

Do it online Waipā District Council offices are closed but you can request services, make payments and give feedback at www.waipadc.govt.nz

Aid‘s website at www.computeraid.co.nz and fill out the online contact form. A member of the team can be in touch with you from there. If there are other computer specialists in town with this expertise, please let us know.

Banks: Banks are updating their websites constantly. Check your bank’s website for information or ring your bank if you do not have internet facilities.

Rest Homes: Please do not visit elderly relatives in our rest homes. Time to start writing daily letters and cards, send texts or make regular phone calls.

Justices of the Peace: All our JPs are seniors so are unavailable for now. If you need the services of a JP, please ring and make an appointment at Te Awamutu District Court or Hamilton District Court 0800 268 787 for either.

Churches: Please contact your local priest, vicar or pastor for information on how your church will function during the lockdown. We are asking our churches to keep us updated and will publish anything that comes to hand in our next edition.

Garages: So far we know that VTNZ Te Awamutu is closed for the lockdown period. For any assistance, if you have online access, please visit either https:// vtnz.co.nz/ or www.nzta.govt.nz. If you need to get petrol and fill the vehicle yourself, you can use paper towels wrapped around the pump handle. Prices at the pump have fallen. There is no indication of a supply issue.

Automobile Association: All AA

sites are closed, and the AA will not provide driver/vehicle licensing or WOF services. Go to https://www.aa.co.nz/ membership/important-covid-19-update/ for details. The AA was not certain when this edition went to press whether it could still provide physical assistance to members.

Citizens Advice Bureau: The office is closed during the lockdown but will still operate from volunteers’ homes. They can be contacted by phone - 0800 367 222.

Schools, Kindergartens, Day Care Centres: These are all closed for the next four weeks.

Community Hubs: The government has done everything it can to limit the spread of Covid-19 in New Zealand and how we manage at the local community level will be very important in the coming weeks.

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By Viv Posselt

Te Awamutu’s Grey Power head Hazel Barnes has been under the pump over the past few days as seniors and those caring for them make urgent enquiries regarding COVID-19 developments.

“It has been really busy …

I’ve been helping them where I can, or referring them to our excellent Citizens Advice Bureau,” she said. “It is very important that people get the information they need to make all this a bit easier.

“I am really concerned about our elderly people who are living alone and may not have family here. We have been trying to find out exactly what they need right now – trying to get a list together.”

Heading Grey Power Te Awamutu is just one of Hazel’s roles. She is also a Waipa District Councillor for Te Awamutu and a JP. Grey Power Te Awamutu has around 400 members, spread widely across Te Awamutu, Pirongia, Ohaupo,

Otorohanga, Kawhia and Raglan. Many of its members either don’t have a computer or are not comfortable operating online, which makes the distribution of vital information at a time like this difficult, said Hazel.

“Some don’t use a phone, which makes it hard for them to get information related to COVID-19 and the regulations. We want to be a reassuring voice. We plan to advise them personally where we can or let them know what to do through the newspaper.

“I’m urging them all to read the newspapers, wash their hands often, minimise direct contact with others, and make sure they stay connected, but in a way that isn’t face-to-face.

When people are around, they need to make sure they remain at a safe distance.”

Hazel also said it was important for everyone’s mental health to keep doing the things they enjoyed, but to remain safe. It was also important to ask neighbours how they were doing.

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Te Awamutu Grey Power head, Hazel Barnes.

Mac Welch, Grey Power New Zealand national president, said all Grey Power organisations throughout the country had been given advice to follow all government directives to the letter.

“If members need help or advice, they should contact their local association in the first instance. They should also keep in contact with family and friends by social media or telephone,” he said.

Hazel is contactable on either 07-870 1924, or via email at Hazel.Barnes@ waipadc.govt.nz.

A plan to improve water quality in the Waikato and Waipā rivers has reached a milestone, with Waikato Regional Council voting to notify a decisions version following hearings.

That means it has drawn up a final plan and is putting it into the public arena for objections, which would go to the Environment Court.

The recommendations of five independent commissioners on Healthy Rivers/Wai Ora: Proposed Waikato Regional Plan Change 1 were presented to councillors at a special meeting in Hamilton.

Commissioners heard more than 359 hours of evidence over 59 days last year. As well as reading more than 1100 submissions, they heard evidence from 360 different parties over the course of the hearings and had 199 expert appearances.

Waikato Regional Council chief executive Vaughan Payne said: “The hearings took longer than hoped, but it’s a complex plan change and the panel wanted to ensure legally robust policies and rules were being put in place which could be achievable for farmers, industry and the council to implement.

He said substantial changes had been made to objectives, policies and rules to take account of the submissions received.

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Waikato Regional Council chair Russ Rimmington applauded the robust process followed by the independent commissioners, saying “their skill has brought a document that I think will be the Bible for years to come”.

“It means our farmers in the Waikato and Waipā river catchments are ahead of much of New Zealand to make changes which will ultimately deliver improved water quality,” Cr Rimmington said.

Ahead of the vote some councillors noted that the recommendations were a better outcome for many farmers, but there were issues which would likely be resolved through Environment Court appeals.

Councillors voted 11-1 in favour of notifying the decisions version of the plan. Pamela Storey and Fred Lichtwark withdrew from the vote because they had submitted on the plan change.

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Medical centre changes As in the rest of the country, medical centres in Waipā will operate differently for the next four weeks. Here is what to expect: Consultations GPs will perform “virtual” consultations only, meaning by phone or video. Patients can only come into a practice by invitation following a phone consultation.

Only urgent nurse appointments will be available. Childhood and flu immunisations are a priority area and will continue.

Carparks will become a new waiting area. When the doctor or nurse is ready to see you for examination/treatment they will call you and ask you to come in.

Flu shots are now available and

prioritised for over 65s, so ring and make an appointment as soon as you can.

Covid-19 symptoms If you think you have symptoms of Covid-19 please call Healthline, 0800 358 5453. Our nearest community testing centre is at Claudelands Event Centre, open from 8am to 8pm. It is accepting

or via Manage My Health. When requesting a repeat, state the pharmacy you would like your prescription to be sent to. You do not need to come into the medical centre to collect this.

Laboratory /Radiology forms These will also be faxed directly to the providers and should be for urgent needs only.

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Sydney off the agenda for Trelawney Sydney was set to be a major focus point in the coming months for Trelawney Stud’s Brent and Cherry Taylor, however, their attention has swiftly changed with measures implemented as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Cambridge couple had yearlings set to fly over to go through the sales ring in Sydney, while exciting filly Two Illicit was earmarked for Group One assignments during Sydney’s autumn carnival.

While disappointed Two Illicit will no longer get her chance to be tested in Sydney, Brent Taylor said combating Covid-19 needs to be everyone’s number one priority.

“It’s a real shame,” he said.

“Three-year-old fillies don’t get a lot of opportunities for Group One racing.

“She certainly showed with her runner-up effort in the New Zealand Derby (Gr.1, 2400m) that she is up to that class. It would have been nice to have given her that opportunity in Sydney to benchmark where she is at, but unfortunately that opportunity has been taken away from us.

“We have about 10 racehorses coming back in the next few days.

We are in the same boat as everyone else and it is a disappointment for trainers, owners, clubs, and everybody.

“But it is a fact of life and the health of our community is far more important.”

Taylor was also philosophical about the

prospect of retaining a number of yearlings set to go through the sales ring in Sydney, however, he said there remain alternative avenues they may explore.

“It is a tragedy for those that had prepared a number of yearlings for the Easter Sale, but at this stage it doesn’t look like it is going to happen at all for the Kiwis.

“We had prepared for this eventuation by doing some video footage,” he said. “There is still a chance that the sale may go ahead in some form online. The landscape is changing daily, but we are prepared for that if it does occur.

“If that does not eventuate, they will head to the breakers in due course and prepare for the ready to run sale in November.”

Taylor is heeding the Government’s advice and will be implementing a lockdown at Trelawney for the foreseeable future, with only essential staff remaining on-farm to care for their horses.

“We will be closing the front gate and self-isolating at the farm,” Taylor said.

“Those who don’t need to be on-farm to work will be working from home.

“It is about protecting ourselves, our staff, and the community. We will be following the instructions of the Government and doing our part to stop the spread of this disease.”

While there is no good time for a pandemic to hit, Taylor said the timing could have been a lot worse and Trelawney would do its part

Faith, Ella, Cherry and Brent Taylor of Trelawney Stud where they like to be – at the races. For now, though, the focus is on stopping Covid-19 winning.

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“We are probably a bit fortunate that it hasn’t occurred in the foaling and breeding season, at this stage.

“Farming will still have to continue, be that milking cows or dry stock farming.

“We will be trying to conduct business as usual on the farm within the confines of the regulations.” – NZ Racing Desk

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The cost of building a house varies depending on the type of home you're wanting and in what location. Compared to the national average, Auckland is the most expensive, while costs in the West Coast tend to be the most favourable.

The Building Guide NZ recommends you find out the rough average square metre costs of building from your local builder, architect or quantity surveyor. This will help you keep your project plans at a realistic level.

As a very rough starting point, $1500sqm is very cheap and $2-2500sqm is more usual. However, if you're aiming for custom-design bespoke, then expect anything upwards from $3000sqm. When obtaining a square metre rate, ensure you know what is included in it. Earthworks, driveway, drainage, wastewater treatment, foundations and other site works may involve extra costs as may the design, costing, consenting or engineering work.

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If you're subdividing land into unit title or freehold sections, administration costs are involved. These include survey costs, legal fees and resource consents.

Local councils may look to recover some of the cost incurred in providing the new/upgraded infrastructure required by developments, such as water and stormwater upgrades, transport links, open space reserves and community facilities. Even a modest development can easily incur $60,000-plus in development contributions.

number of major factors are either underrepresented or not included at all. Check out what houses are selling for in the area you intend to build. If they are selling for under your estimated build cost, then you may have to reassess your spend, unless you plan to stay there for the long-term.

the value of working with experts cannot be underestimated.

Consult a quantity surveyor if you want a more accurate estimate of your project and help with strategies to stay within budget. Go through our budget worksheet to get a rough estimate of the likely total cost. If you're want to do the cost exercise yourself, there are tools online that can help. Given the cost of building, however,

The cost of design/architect fees, consent fees and any other required permits are generally not included in the building value noted on the consent. If not accounted for, these costs will impact on your budget.

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These can add another 3% to the cost of a house.

All properties are different, so make sure you are fully informed and know the true build cost before you embark on your project. Even with due diligence, the cost may work out 10% more than what you budget for.

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FRIDAY MARCH 27, 2020

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