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Feds back zero rate call Federated farmers has told the Waipā District Council to resist the temptation to try and stimulate the local economy. In a joint submission to the council’s annual plan, Federated Farmers said a total rethink was required as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic “which has shifted the goal posts significantly and in a way that could have never been predicted or modelled against”. The submission was in the name of Waikato provincial president Andrew McGiven, and branch chairs John Searle (Cambridge) and Kerry Gray (Te Awamutu). “These are unprecedented times, and Council can’t simply continue with business as usual. We urge council to review current income and expenditure to identify areas of savings and work to reduce the proposed rate increases,” they wrote.

District councillors have this week been hearing submissions on its annual plan – initially pitched with a 4.2 percent rate increase. Ahead of the hearing, and after the Waikato Regional Council announced a freeze on rates, mayor Jim Mylchreest said rates needs of the two were different and likened them to apples and oranges (see story, page 3) A total of 42 submissions were being heard this week as councillors were on one hand implored not to spend, and on the other to support worthy causes in the district. Federated Farmers said they anticipated commercial and residential ratepayers would struggle with rates where income has been lost. The cost of “expansionary local spending

frequently lands on farms through property value rates, which in turn adversely affects the rural economy”, the submission argued. “We ask Council to resist the temptation to try and stimulate the local economy. Local Government cannot stimulate growth through spending in the way central government can. “The cost of expansionary local spending frequently lands on farms through property value rates, which in turn adversely affects the rural economy. “The rural economy is facing its own pending crisis in the form of significantly increased regulatory and compliance costs which are proposed under draft National Policy Statements and managing the ongoing and persistent drought conditions heading into winter.” It encouraged the council to back a zero-

rate rise. “We also understand there are some community projects which are nearing final stages of completion and clearly these works need to be finished. “However other ‘nice to have’ projects need to be parked until the full economic and social impacts of Covid-19 are known and communities are given time to reassess priorities. In a separate submission Federated Farmers National President and Local Government Spokesperson Katie Milne asked council to consider the impact of Covid-19 when setting rates and said her organisation would ask the Government to consider using taxpayer money to meet some local government costs, particularly relating to water. More on the submissions, see Page 5.

Down on the farm: Federated Farmers say their members are already facing a pending crisis through compliance costs and drought conditions.

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Waipā District Council is taking its Lake Te Koo Utu development plans to the people who use it. Information boards have been erected at the Cambridge lake illustrating some of the work council proposes for the lake and surrounding reserve. The proposals are explained on six storyboards. The draft concept plan for the lake was released last week. The plan proposes a wetland area to help rxemedy water quality issues, a timber boardwalk across the lake with educational signs, restorative planting, a playground and upgraded walkways and entrances to the reserve. The plan will be open for submissions until July 13. Council community services manager Sally Sheedy said the storyboards were a creative

Residents win speed battle

Waipā District Council will be invited to review the speed limit on their side of road where residents in Waikato District have just won a battle. The Tamahere Forum website revealed last week residents had successfully petitioned to have their section of Bruntwood road’s speed limit dropped to 80km/hour. Deputy Mayor Axel Bech told the Forum the reduction would apply from Tauwhare Road to the intersection with Mills Road and the council had informed Waipā to give it the chance to match it on its side for the rest of Bruntwood Road. Waipā District’s transportation manager Bryan Hudson told the News staff would be pleased to work with Waikato District on safe speed management for Bruntwood Road. Both districts have reviewed speed limits on a significant number of roads in the last year and Bruntwood Rd residents were disappointed not to have had their road included. The argued their case via a petition which was successful – but the changes were delayed by the Covid-19 lockdown. Bech also wants to see a reduction in the speed limit on SH21 – the road between Tamahere and Hamilton Airport is a particularly busy stretch.

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way of outlining several of the key proposals in the draft concept plan on site. “It can be difficult for people to get an understanding of what we are proposing and why, without reading the full draft document plan. These boards combine text and imagery to express the proposals in an engaging way on site. She encouraged residents to view the information boards and imagine the future of the space. If the plan is adopted, it will be part of the council’s 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. Residents can have their say on the draft concept plan at www.waipadc.govt.nz/ tekooutu. Copies are available at council offices and an interactive map is available online.

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With the official start of Winter just a few days away, the temperatures have definitely dropped! It’s time to wrap up warm, eat healthily, support your natural immunity and more than ever, keep to good hand hygiene. If you develop a sniffle, stay home and stay away from others. Visit your GP and get a check-up. Today, I want to talk to you about illegal drugs. Drugs have a significant social cost. Addicts often resort to criminal activity (for example burglaries and robberies) to obtain collateral that can be sold or exchanged to fund their habit. It is a habit that without intervention, escalates in severity (and cost) over time. In addition, there is a physical and mental health cost and a negative effect on a community’s sense of safety. You may have seen in the news, police having success in executing search warrants and drug seizures to shut down drug dealers and their networks. Drug dealing occurs nationwide, across all communities and demographics. Some of you will have received a leaflet from me in your letterbox in the last couple of weeks, about what to do if you suspect illegal drug activity in your own neighbourhood. If you didn’t and would like a copy, you can pick one up from the public counter at the police station. Signs you may have a drug house in the street include a house where high numbers of visitors stay for short durations. They may arrive by car or on foot and at all times of the day and night. You may see evidence of deals happening, where money or other consumer items (iPads, televisions) are exchanged in return for a small package – perhaps someone from the house walks out to a waiting car and makes the exchange through the car window. In some cases, you may hear of or detect a regular pattern, where activity increases

after a visit by a certain vehicle or people, or on a certain day. You may notice that something changes at the house around these times - a particular garden ornament appears, or the garage door is left slightly ajar when it would otherwise be closed. Drug dealing houses are something about which ppolice regularly receive community information. While every bit of information forms a piece of the bigger picture, some information is more immediately useful than others. This is where you come in. If you see such activity and are in a position to do so safely, write down the address in question, try to record the registration plates of visiting vehicles, the time and date of their visit and a description of the car and its occupants. Take note of their behaviour at the address, including if someone carries a bag/suitcase into the house, yet comes out empty handed, or vice versa. Be observant for any change at the house that may be the signal to customers, drugs are on hand. If there are any odours emanating from the address, note that also. Once you have the information, contact us. You can phone 105 or report online at http://105.police.govt.nz . To provide anonymous information, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or go to https://www. crimestoppers-nz.org/ . You can also visit the station to speak to an officer directly or email CambridgeCommunityLiaison@police.govt. nz in the first instance . The more quality information we have, the more effective our response can be.

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Holding rates as the district emerges from Covid-19 will cost jobs, Mylchreest warns.

Zero to hero? Why mayor has doubts By Jeremy Smith

Waipā mayor Jim Mylchreest has warned against comparing apples with oranges following a regional council freeze on rates. Waikato Regional Council chairman Russ Rimmington said residents may be facing long lists of money worries – but his council was adamant rates rises from them wouldn’t be among them. Mayor Mylchreest though, said a comparison between the district and regional organisations couldn’t be made. “It’s like comparing apples with oranges – you can’t,” he said. He said the regional council council had fewer assets to maintain or capital works to undertake. It has approved a $101.94 million budget and a decrease in rates revenue from current ratepayers of 0.1 per cent

compared to the 2019/20 financial year. The decision is certain to see the volume raised on calls for district council to follow suit. High on Jim Mylchreest’s radar is the fact the district council is in the midst of the annual plan process - submissions to Waipā’s 2020-21 Draft Annual Plan were heard over two days this week at an extraordinary meeting of council’s Strategic Planning and Policy Committee. Following the hearings, where members of the community spoke to their submissions, the revised draft will go back to the Strategic Planning and Policy Committee meeting for consideration again on June 9. The Annual Plan will be adopted by June 30. Mr Mylchreest said Covid-19

struck right when Waipā and other councils made announcements on rates for the next financial year. In February, an average increase in Waipā of 4.2 per cent for 2020/21 went out for community consultation the same day New Zealand went to Alert Level 3. At the time, Waipā’s forecast increase was similar to many other councils, driven largely by capital works programmes, he said. “Now though, we are also dealing with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.” Mr Mylchreest said Waipā business are struggling financially and so are residents. “We’ve been working hard to review all budgets and revenue to see how we can create some shortterm rates relief without stripping away or pushing back much-needed projects.

“Spending on capital programmes is a really important part of economic recovery because these projects create jobs, necessary infrastructure for growth and future revenue. “Deciding which activities go ahead and which can be put on hold to provide rates relief is a real balancing act.” Waipā local body politicians echoed the views that there were big challenges ahead in finding a balance to ensure rate payers could live within their means and an economic stimulus was provided. Deputy mayor Liz Stolwyk said both were needed. “We have to find a way to make rates affordable for many who have seen a financial decrease versus getting back to running as a district.” Cambridge ward councillor Roger Gordon said council had been working hard to have a well-

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Reel talk – Cambridge’s Tivoli Cinema remains the only Waikato cinema to have reopened since the country shifted to Covid-19 Alert Level 2. But, a government announcement this week increasing the size limit on all gatherings from 10 to 100 as of noon tomorrow is sure to see others follow suit. Tivoli Cinema owner operator Karen Focas welcomed the news – saying the decision to open when the country shifted to level 2 was an effort to bring some normality back into people’s lives. And slowly but surely, the customers are returning. Following the announcement, social distancing will still be in place in the complex’s three spaces – cinemas with

full capacities of 41, 47 and 52 people respectively. In the wake of Covid-19, Tivoli, like other cinemas, faced difficulties securing films on a schedule which had practically been wiped clean thanks to the pandemic. Films like James Bond: No Time To Die, Trolls, Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway, The Fast And The Furious, A Quiet Place 2, Black Widow and many others were forming a key part of 2020 plans to draw the crowds. Lockdown had also left Tivoli closed on Anzac Weekend and Easter – when it typically draws big numbers. “Where we normally aim to have three new films a week, we’ve dropped back to having one new film every second week.”

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The remainder of the films on the schedule were made up of slightly older films. Karen said she’s hopeful of some rainy days, because that’s always a catalyst for attracting movie-goers. Tivoli is open with adjusted hours on specific days, before looking to increase their hours as they can. Tivoli Cinema will mark its sixth anniversary next month. Te Awamutu’s Regent Theatre has a mid-July re-opening slated post Covid-19. “There’s been a lot of interest in when we’ll be back up and running, owner operator Allan Webb told the News. “We’ve made the call – and it’s a tough decision - but we’ve decided to hold back and give people the best experience we Cambridge’s Tivoli Cinema owner operator Karen Focas can offer.”

Kelly’s energy wins YWCA accolade By Jeremy Smith

Tamahere’s Kelly Johnson is one of the YWCA inaugural Y25 wāhine toa - warrior women - of 2020. The initiative aims to support young women doing big things in their respective fields. Being named means Kelly is part of a final field of 25 women whittled down from

100 who will now receive a year-long mentoring programme to help with their business endeavours. She’ll also get to develop her presentation skills and get training in goal setting, influencing, marketing and personal branding. In her case, she’s looking to use the guidance provided to bring positives to her company - Her Energy.

Her Energy is an electricity retailer which gives back a significant portion of its profits to women’s initiatives. Among those supported by the company during its just over 12-month history so far are The Aunties, Cambridge Community House, Vinnies Hamilton and Te Awamutu’s Loving Arms, which supports mothers and families in need.

She says one of the most valuable aspects of the mentoring will be the opportunity to rub shoulders with like-minded people. “When you look at the women chosen, every single one of them is achieving amazing things in what they do - for me, I can’t wait for the opportunity to meet with them, discuss things and learn from them.”

YWCA Auckland CEO Dellwyn Stuart said they were pleased with the inaugural list. She said nominations came from all over the country and from a broad range. “We hope the Y25 will become a strong cohort each year, supporting each other and being visible role models for girls across New Zealand.”

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The mayor says that he cannot see a rates freeze. His drive for population growth is at the expense of the character and quality of life. We have congested roads and roads breaking up fairly soon after being repaired. The water supply from Pirongia is insufficient for the town, so we now have the expense of a water pipeline, multimillion dollars, to sustain this population growth. Cambridge North growth cell is having roundabouts and other road extensions for that area to access the expressway, the cost due this population growth and is unnecessary. From all the housing around the lake and now there is runoff. All the concrete and roading associated with this housing causing environment problems all due to this must-have a big population. Waipa loaned the velodrome $1 million to be repaid over 20 years. They are now saying it was a grant and that the increase in rates paid it off. Which is correct? Bernie Fynn Te Awamutu

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Editor’s note: Ken Morris, Group Manager Business Support responds: “Council made a $1 million grant to The Home of Cycling Charitable Trust, who built and own the Avantidrome. This grant has been financed by way of a 20-year loan. Council has always been clear that it is a grant, and of the financing mechanism.

Covid-19 has left a $25,000 hole in Neighbourhood Support Cambridge’s pockets which needs to be patched up by November, or it will be facing some “huge challenges”. The organisation is run by Cambridge Safer Community Charitable Trust and its community engagement officer Jenni Dacomb revealed the information in a submission to Waipā District Council’s 2020-21 draft Annual Plan. She spoke at an extraordinary meeting of Council’s Strategic Planning and Policy Committee on Zoom on Tuesday - during the first of two days Council put aside to hear Annual Plan submissions. Jenni - who has been in the role since February is normally the person responsible for applying for funding to keep Neighbourhood Support afloat. However, she said helping in other spheres during lockdown, combined with the fact many of the usual funding streams she could rely on had dried up, had given rise to the current situation. “I’m always more than happy to help others - that’s what it’s all about. It just meant that my attention was elsewhere and not specifically on funding,” Jenni said. “As well as that, many of the ways in which I would normally obtain funds aren’t options at the moment’. During lockdown, the News reported Jenni was approached by the Civil Defence Centre in Te Awamutu - and from that conversation came the formation of a network of Cambridge-based volunteers. Cambridge Community Patrol members put their hands up as an initial need for supplying residents with fresh produce from growers around town was identified. A number of volunteers got involved with the initiative - with over 30 volunteer hours achieved. They were also joined by Mana Hapori representatives. Mana Hapori also partnered with Hamilton’s Te Kōhao Health to give out health packs in a drive-

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through operation based at Cambridge i-SITE Information Centre. Jenni told the Council committee lockdown was a very busy time - she worked 60 hour weeks regularly - while more than 400 new members engaged with Neighbourhood Support in just a month. “This is an exciting Jenni Dacomb. opportunity to set up some new support groups in areas that were previously isolated’, Jenni said. Now, at Covid-19 Alert Level 2, Jenni can meet people who signed up during lockdown. She described the organisation’s common purpose as being to create safe and caring neighbourhoods and communities, build community resilience and strengthen community networks. In seeking council’s financial assistance, Jenni acknowledged she was grateful for council’s existing support of the organisation - which it had been providing since 2015. Deputy Mayor Liz Stolwyk said she had no doubt about the organisation’s value. “It certainly fills a significant gap in the community.” Cambridge ward councillor Roger Gordon said there were no two ways about it - the shortfall was an indication of the “significant impact” Covid-19 had had on Neighbourhood Support. Council’s Strategic Planning and Policy Committee chair Susan O’Regan echoed those sentiments and said Neighbourhood Support’s work was very much appreciated. Jenni also discussed with Council the need for funds for new signs. If businesses would like to invest in sponsorship of signs they can email info@ safercambridge.co.nz. General funding can be donated via the trust’s bank account - 03-15680427220-00

Submissions snapshot

We take a look at the nub of some of the submissions heard on Waipā annual plan this week • St Andrews Presbyterian Church in Te Awamutu filed an extensive submission seeking help in building a $3 million community complex. • Christine Howells called for a reduction in rates. Regular News letter writers Bernie Fynn, another to make a submission with words in capitals, Bernard Westerbaan and Hayden Woods also asked the council not to increase rates. • Harriet Dixon, Stuart Matthews and Carolyn Casey (Cambridge Community House Trust) sought annual funding to help support the trust’s work and a building extension project. They were supported by a range of other submissions from community groups. • Sue Milner (Cambridge Community Board chair) discussed funding and said Cambridge needed a new library and it should be given “highest priority”. She said refurbishing and upgrading the town all should also be given priority. • The Cambridge Historical Society appealed for operational funding for the Cambridge Museum. • Mary Jane Taylor (Taylow Farm) asked council to lock the access gate to the Maungakawa Scenic Reserve at night. She reported ongoing vandalism there.

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Waipā projects in ‘shovel ready’ mix Cash to upgrade water infrastructure and new housing for Waipā could still come from the Government’s “shovel ready” project fund. A joint bid for funds was made by Hamilton City, Waipā and Waikato District councils for 23 projects. It was announced last week 18, primarily for Hamilton, had made the “first cut”. They have now been sent to the Minister of Economic Development Phil Twyford and Regional Economic Development Minister Shane

Jones for further assessment. They include a plan to improve walking, cycling and public transport infrastructure in Hamilton, enhancements to the Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service, an upgrade of tourist routes in Waikato as well as sports field development, a new entrance for the Hamilton Zoo and Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park, and development of Hamilton’s gully network and supporting the Ruakura, Peacocke and Rotokauri growth cells.

In Waipā, a proposal for significant upgrades to waters infrastructure and support for new housing areas in Cambridge remain under consideration. Four other projects sent to the Provincial Development Unit for consideration are the development of a Pan Pasifika Hub in Hamilton, the Hamilton to Cambridge section of the Te Awa cycleway, and two projects to upgrade infrastructure at Hamilton Airport. Only one project put

forward from the region has not made the short-list. It will be several weeks before an announcement is made confirming which projects will be supported across the country. Waipā Mayor Jim Mylchreest said the joint Council approach had paid dividends and Waikato had put up a strong and cohesive case for government support. “…the fact that so many of our projects are firmly in the mix is testament to the fact that we understood what the

government wanted, and we responded accordingly. Now it’s a case of wait and see.” Waikato District Mayor and Waikato Mayoral Forum chair Allan Sanson said the announcement was welcome given the grim economic outlook nationally. He said the region looked to be “well ahead of the national strike rate compared to other parts of the country”. “That’s a reflection of the very good planning work around the Auckland to Hamilton corridor and it

Bird box project up and flying By Viv Posselt

Aaron Ure has always helped others. Now, with his family’s help, he has set in motion another project to boost skills and morale among people with disabilities. Aaron, his wife Lois and their son Tobias (Toby), are making wooden kitsets for free distribution to those linked to disability services – starting off with kits for simple birdboxes. Using wood donated by Cambridge builder Mike Sampson, they are making up the sets with cut and pre-drilled wooden pieces, nails, sandpaper and full instructions. The boys are cutting and drilling while Lois handles the admin and helps add finishing touches using her own collection of craft materials. Lois has worked with ConneXu in Te Awamutu for five years. The organisation provides personalised disability support services in Waikato, King Country and Bay of Plenty. Within days of posting the project on Facebook, Aaron had 14 orders for kitsets – some from organisations with clients who can’t at the moment attend their regular day

reflects that spatial planning for our region is very wellregarded in Wellington.” Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate said the “topnotch” relationships with neighbouring councils and said strong partnerships would be key going forward. “I understand less than half of projects put forward across the country have made it through to the next stage, so the Waikato region and Hamilton city have done extremely well to this point.”

service activities. “This is meaningful for them, something they can do at home, either with or without supervision. It is teaching skills at the same time as providing them with an item they can keep for a long time,” said Aaron, whose community service previously saw him linked to the Cambridge Community Garden for years before becoming leading a programme at the Avantidrome that helped those battling age and disability-related conditions. “The birdboxes are simple to make, but I’d like to add other wooden toys and crafts.” He would also like to have people come and help, ideally one or two at a time, directed through disability services. The family is now looking for a small space out of which to run the kitset projects, somewhere they can use the tools they need and safely store their supplies. Lois, is also wondering if people have materials they could donate. Anyone who can help with either is asked to contact The Ure family in their home workshop – Lois, Aaron and Toby. Aaron on 021 578 856 – texts are preferable.

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Matteo Di Maio talks to Cambridge High principal Greg Thornton about lockdown and how the school is planning to help students struggling with lost learning

Sticking to your principals During lockdown, Cambridge High School principal Greg Thornton began his daily commute to work by walking down his hallway to his son’s bedroom. From this makeshift “office,” Thornton directed the school’s Covid-19 response, recording video call meetings for the school’s around 150 staff, or fielding briefings from the Ministry of Education. But on May 18, Thornton was back in his real office, as a surprisingly high 91.7% of CHS’ 1700 students headed back to school. Thornton appeared almost like a hologram from a Sci-Fi film, greeting students with a video projected on the wall of each form class. “Kia Ora everyone and a warm welcome back to Cambridge High School,” he said, popping up digitally in front of each class. “I’ve got a big message for you today: Cambridge High School is safe.” Thornton, who started at the helm of CHS in 2019, appeared cheerful and confident as he spoke – something he’s had to project throughout the crisis, according to deputy principal John McDonnell. “Mr Thornton was always conscious of presenting to staff and students in a positive calm manner,” McDonnell reflected. So what was lockdown like for CHS’ new(ish) principal—leading a school at a radical time for education? CHS, according to Thornton, got as much

warning that New Zealand was moving into level four as “you guys got.” “On the Monday we knew that on Wednesday, we were closed,” he said. The first challenge for Thornton’s team was to make sure that CHS’ students could continue to learn that first week, with teachers essentially setting “cover work” for regular learning. Then, during the shiftedforward school holidays, the school worked to “upskill” its online learning capabilities, ready for a more long-term period out of class. The “unknown” factor was a challenge for CHS, too. In the early days of lockdown, the school had to constantly work out just how much to change the year plan—would the lockdown go on for four weeks, or six weeks, or eight weeks? “There are very different ways that you plan for [each time period],” Thornton explains. “Do you have to change all of your units, or perhaps even the standards?” Two months later, school life at CHS is slowly making its way back to normal. From June 2, sports practices and training will be able to start up. By June 22, the school is planning for sports and cultural events to kick off again. The big question now, for Thornton and the staff, will be: just how much has lockdown affected students’ learning?

Some students are worried that the revamped school year will mean they have less opportunities to rack up NCEA credits, for example. “Although speaking to students about their experience going into class, some found that they weren’t as far behind as they thought they were, others are at quite a different place,” Thornton said. On May 13, NCEA exams were postponed from November 6 to 16. And while Thornton stressed he was confident that those extra 10 days would be enough time to catch students up, he said that NZQA, the body that drives NCEA, is “really open to re-evaluating and seeing how things go and looking at changes.” To help with that – and to make sure students’ NCEA concerns are addressed – the school is starting a programme of academic counselling. That might entail guidance from form teachers, or extra tutorial sessions. But there’s also a flip side—the drastic shift in teaching style lockdown forced upon CHS may be an opportunity to make education better in the future, Thornton hopes. “I think there are some great things that have come out of this that I hope will stick,” he said. He cited an example as “recording some lessons on YouTube, and having them so students can go back and review them again.”

But while making education better in the long run is a more longterm concern, there have been some immediate benefits. “Live reporting” – creating a document that teachers can quickly update with comments Greg Thornton on their students’ progress, as opposed to termly reports, is something that the school was always planning to adopt. Lockdown, though, made it “much more evident that it was necessary,” Thornton said. One of the things that has surprised Thornton is just how “normal” students seem on their first week back. “The students have been a sort of calming influence on staff really,” he said. “And it’s a funny thing because I have spoken to a few staff who weren’t certain about having 1700 kids back in front of them, but actually the way that the kids have approached it — respecting guidelines and taking responsibility for that has been fantastic.” A full version of this article is available at cambridgenews.nz

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Back to life in the fast lane A number of post-Stage 3 awareness items are now emerging - not the least of which is that road traffic appears to have exceed pre-COVID proportions. Driving over the Kaimai Range last Friday afternoon was almost terrifying, sandwiched between two viewpreventing huge trucks (front and back) and the whole entourage clipping along at 100 km minimum. Not for the fainthearted. However other matters regarding life after COVID are coming to light. In this case how to handle payments made to airlines and accommodation providers for forward travel. Firstly, the airlines. Could they – should they – return the total payment for seats that cannot now be used or is it appropriate to credit a forward booking yet to be made – and even more importantly – yet to be wanted? Secondly, accommodation. Friends and relatives have been grappling with bookings made through Air BnB. In the USA two bookings made and paid for months ago have seen one establishment happily refund the money due to the travel restrictions of the virus while another refuses to refund. Meanwhile across in Australia, two establishments, in the same town and operating under the AirBnB banner, are behaving identically. This for a family reunion where closed borders make it impossible to attend. In this same relatively small Australian town Owner A is happy to oblige while Owner B is hanging on to the money. It’s not a good look for Air BnB and one wonders how all these property owners are declaring their income as taxpaying

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landlords. Generally, people are obligingly keeping their two metre distance where appropriate. Waiting outside the pizza shop (all pre-booked and prepaid electronically) it was a pleasure to note customers of all ages keeping their distance from each other. If we have learned anything from the restrictions thrust upon us perhaps it is an increase in common courtesies. Yet having had simple good manners thrust upon me by my parents it is extremely hard not to extend the hand when meeting a friend. The elbow touch just does not cut it and I guess the hongi is also not permitted. The Government has reviewed – positively – numbers permitted at sports events, church services and other pleasant and enjoyable exchanges of pleasantry where friends, absent for two months of normal social intercourse, are once again face-to-face in an environment that they commonly enjoy. Sadly the ‘numbers’ restrictions will have a correspondingly marked downturn in socio-economic wealth of the wider community and the nation. Yet all we hear about is commerce re-starting. And so it should - but a large number of extremely poor examples of alleged hardship payments really do need more than a cursory inspection by the government. Minister Robertson’s largesse with the big bucks has allowed more than the cat to escape from the bag!

Your vote really does count In our house we recycle everything we can, I will ride a bike rather than drive the car if it is practical, and we stockpile soft plastic in the hope that one day, preferably soon, we will be able to recycle that. We try to be vegan but in reality we are merely vegetarians. I don’t think our actions alone will save the planet but one does what one can. But does one? There are many measures of wealth and many measures of a person’s carbon footprint but overall it seems that a very wealthy person will have a footpint about 10 times greater than that of a normal person. I have known someone whose boat cost $8000 to fill with diesel, and that was a few years ago. I’m not sure how long that would last but it seems like a lot of fuel to burn in a pleasure boat. I wonder how far someone would have to ride a bicycle to offset that lot. And what about people who fly around in private jets? A study at the University of Bern in Switzerland concluded that a person’s carbon footprint is better indicated by their income than their environmental beliefs. All of which raises the questions: Why should I bother? lf I don’t bother why should you? If you don’t bother why should the next person? And so it goes on. Globally, New Zealand accounts for less than 2% of greenhouse gas emissions, so we as a nation might well pat ourselves on the back and say we hardly contribute to the problem at all. That view would miss the point entirely

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though. In fact, amongst the OECD we have the fifth highest per capita emissions. Of course it’s tempting to say that rich people should make more effort to be environmentally responsible because they can, proportionally, make more of a difference. They can also afford to make environmentally responsible choices that might be out of the financial range of others; for example by buying electric cars, locally grown organic produce, and solar panels. Somebody who flies four times a year could choose to fly twice a year - that’s more of a reduction than many people could make. The irony is that the poor people of the world will suffer the effects of environmental collapse earlier and more severely than the wealthy. In my view the answer is still that one should do what one can, and I don’t mean just recycling or eating less meat, although that’s a good start. We should live as though we mean what we say when we talk about being worried about the future of the planet. We should fly less, we should buy local, we should encourage our children to think about solutions. Some of the most amazing technological and societal advances in the field of environmental science and awareness have come from surprisingly young people. If enough ones do what they can there might be enough of a difference made.

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‘Nothing compares to this…’ Legendary trainer Charlie Hunter has seen plenty of major world events during his lifetime, but he said none quite compare to the Covid-19 pandemic. The virus has left racing in

lockdown for the better part of two months. “I don’t think I have been through anything quite like this,” Hunter said. “As a young boy we went through the war (World War II), but I

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was like back in the days of the depression, but in my lifetime, this has affected racing the most,” he said. “I don’t know where we go to from here because you depend on gaming money and TAB turnover. All of that is going to be significantly down. “In the North Island they really just want (to race at) Cambridge and Auckland because it’s less costly to race there than having meetings around the country, which is a real shame.” Hunter said he has been relatively confined to his

Cambridge house in the last few months, but he has enjoyed being able to get out and about in the last week. “Our age group was pretty well confined,” Hunter said. “We were doing our supermarket shopping through the internet and Fiona, our younger daughter, went and picked them up. “We didn’t go out anywhere really, we have been confined to our barracks. “We are close to town, so I have been able to get out and go for a walk around town.

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On the heels of an announcement that Te Awamutu’s Waipa track is one of 14 not planned for being licenced for next season, the Racing Industry Transition Agency (RITA) has announced major cuts in response to Covid-19. A total of 150 permanent staff, and 230 roles will be axed across all areas of the TAB. RITA Executive Chair Dean McKenzie said the organisation was left with no alternative as TAB monthly revenue was almost 50 percent below forecast and customer numbers down more than 35 percent. The changes impact 30 percent of all roles and are expected to save $11 million year on top of operational cost savings.

Four retail branches will close. Trackside Radio goes, as does Phonebet betting, though Touchtone remains. The TAB will move from providing manual, on-course, betting facilities and increase the number of Self Service Terminals. Trackside will continue with fewer cameras and presenters. Earlier this month RITA welcomed the confirmation of funding for two all-weather tracks at Riccarton Park Christchurch and Awapuni, Palmerston North, in addition to the first artificial track in the country which is being constructed in Cambridge. But it then announced its proposed racing calendar for 2020-21, and the list of tracks left out in the cold included

Waipā in Te Awamutu. The others were Avondale, Te Teko, Gisborne, Wairoa, Waipukurau, Blenheim (Waterlea), Motukarara, Waikouaiti and Omakau. Waipā club president Doug Hurrell has confirmed a submission is being prepared to have the decision reviewed. While Cambridge gallops and harness racing is active, the Waipā track on Racecourse Road has not been used for a raceday since last June, when racing was abandoned for the fourth time in seven meetings there. That prompted an announcement that remedial work on the track would be brought forward and the track would continue to be used for training.

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New Zealand joined global beekeepers on May 20 to mark World Bee Day, a United Nations-supported day launched in 2018 to raise awareness around the importance of honeybees and commemorate the birthday of the 18th century Slovenian apiculture pioneer, Anton Janša. By all accounts, Kiwi bee populations are thriving, due largely to strict regulatory protocols around risk factors, most particularly those posed by the varroa mite and a bacterial disease known as American Foulbrood (AFB). The latter is highly transmissible, and hives found to have AFB are torched to avoid it spreading. The measures must be working - the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organisation is said to rate New Zealand seventh in the world for bee population growth over a decade. An increasing number of hobby beekeepers across the Waikato suggests that the positive trend is seen equally among those electing to keep bees for pleasure rather than profit. Brian Karl, president of the Waikato Domestic Beekeepers Association (WDBA), said the organisation has around 350 members stretching from Otorohanga to Te Kauwhata. He believes there are more than 1500 registered hives in and around Hamilton alone; it is likely, he said, there will be numerous others operating ‘under the radar’. “We are maintaining a healthy number of hobby beekeepers. There were probably over 100 people at each of our meetings last year … and while some are there just to see whether they are interested in taking it further, the

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numbers of people who go on to keep hives is growing.” Rudy Scheepens is a Waipā-based committee member and beekeeper of some 30 years. He said when he joined the WDBA after moving to the Cambridge area about nine years ago, there were around 60 members. Like his association colleague Terry Storer, who has been a member for six years, Rudy finds that keeping bees is an enthralling and entertaining pastime, one that brings rewards far beyond the honey they harvest each year. Beekeeping is not a money game for the hobbyists. They do it because they are consumed by it. They find bees fascinating … some, like Rudy and Terry, become inventive geniuses as they create new ways to improve their hives and work more harmoniously with their bees’ natural rhythms.

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A commitment to our flora and fauna By Karen Barlow, Cambridge Predator Control Community Coordinator Family owned Takapoto discussions, the Plaws and achieved through predator Estate sits on three kilometres Eason decided to establish control. of waterfront on Lake other trapping areas in the If you would like to set up Karapiro. What began region. The Plaws would your own neighbourhood as a dream to reconnect provide the traps and bait, group, join an existing with family and heritage, Eason would provide the community project or has transformed into an expertise and Predator Free want a trap for your own impassioned journey to Cambridge would get the backyard, then contact the create a breath-taking natural community involved. Community Coordinator sanctuary and a proud family The St Kilda subdivision Karen Barlow from Predator legacy. The restoration of was chosen as the new site. Free Cambridge to discuss. the land is the foundation of A café meeting was held in Emailkaren@goeco.org.nz the project and is key to its late February and there was or go to the Predator Free success. good interest from residents. Cambridge Facebook page. The property is an Without this commitment the impressive conglomeration of project could not go ahead. vineyards, Angus stud, horse About 30 traps to target breeding program, equestrian rats, stoats and hedgehogs training and competition were set up in three trap lines facilities. Planting of natives around the neighbourhood. and intensive predator The wetland and densely control have transformed planted areas were priority farmland to a natural sites. A dedicated team of five ‘Welcome to our world of art’ sanctuary complementing households make up the core ‘Welcome to our world of art’ the work done at Sanctuary group that are responsible Mountain Maungatautari. for checking, baiting and Owners of Takapoto Estate recording catch data. Some of and philanthropists Mitch these people have no trapping and Kate Plaw are, among experience, but just wanted to other things, conservationists see more birdlife in the area at heart. and were keen to make that Mary-Ann Eason is in happen. Ongoing support is charge of the predator provided by Predator Free control project at Takapoto. Cambridge but it’s all down She checks 120 almost daily. to the people doing the work. That’s commitment! Since All of the St Kilda residents beginning 18 months ago, have been very supportive a whopping 590 rats, 89 of the project particularly possums, 20 mustelids and since the traps are housed 569 hedgehogs have been in tunnels secure from pets removed. and children and no poison Birds from Maungatautari is used. Some residents have no longer visit just to feed, also taken rat and tunnel they now reside there and are traps for their own backyards, increasing in numbers. Eason to extend trapping coverage. Justin Culina bowl Find us on Facebook… is also involved with the The St Kilda project is a Heritage Gallery Cambridge Find us on Facebook… NZ school at Horahora teaching great example of community Heritage Gallery Cambridge 85A Victoria St Cambridge | Ph 07NZ 827 4346 the kids about trapping collaboration working www.heritagegallery.co.nz and setting up a trapping towards a conservation goal. 85A Victoria St Cambridge | Ph 07 827 4346 www.heritagegallery.co.nz programme there too. Increasing biodiversity is the After a number of target at St Kilda and can be

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with Jan Bilton

Go winter greens My son’s fave joke for many winters was: “What’s green and goes to summer camp? A Brussel scout.” He had a distinct dislike of sprouts probably because they grew in abundance in our garden. However, after I began halving Brussels sprouts and roasting them with bacon and also thinly shredding them for a slaw, they won him over. Brassicas — which include Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauli, cabbage, kale and boy choy — are a good source of vitamin C, potassium and dietary fibre as well as containing many healthy phytonutrients. There are differences between the varieties (eg red cabbage contains more vitamin C and B than the green variety) but they all give menus a healthy boost. Spinach is also a good source of nutrients and phytonutrients and is a member of the same family as silverbeet (or Swiss chard) — the Amaranthaceae. Both are relatives of the beetroot. Young leaves can be eaten raw and sliced into salads. As a side dish, spinach is best microwaved or steamed without any extra moisture and is great with eggs benny or salmon. It also makes a nourishing soup. Silverbeet (stems removed) can replace spinach in most recipes.

BEST BAKED BROCCOLI A tray-bake of broccoli. 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 500-600g broccoli 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese Preheat the oven to 200°C. Lightly oil a roasting pan. Ensure the broccoli is patted dry after washing. Cut into florets leaving some stalk attached. There should be about 4 cups of florets. Place the broccoli florets in the roasting pan in a single layer. Sprinkle with the garlic and drizzle with 4 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season well.

Make small balls out of the mixture. Place in the muffin holes. Brush the tops with the oil. Bake for about 15 minutes until lightly coloured and cooked through. Excellent served with chilli sauce, sour cream or plain yoghurt as a dip. Makes 16

Roast for 10-15 minutes, until crisp-tender and the floret tips are lightly browned. Remove and drizzle with the remaining olive oil, the lemon rind and juice and the parmesan. Serve hot. Serves 4.

SPINACH NIBBLES 500g orange kumara 1 large shallot, diced 1 teaspoon each: grated root ginger, crushed garlic, finely chopped green chilli 1 cup finely chopped spinach leaves 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds salt and pepper to taste 1 small egg, lightly beaten canola oil Peel, cook and mash the kumara. Cool. Combine with the shallot, ginger, garlic, green chilli, spinach, cumin seeds and egg. Season. Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Lightly oil a 16-hole mini muffin pan.

WINTER SLAW Dressing: 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons each: cider vinegar, mayonnaise, diced shallots, chopped chives 1 tablespoon sugar salt and pepper to taste Salad: 4 cups finely shredded cabbage 1/4 cup each: chopped parsley, mint 1 teaspoon green chilli, optional 4 radishes, diced Whisk together the buttermilk, cider vinegar, mayonnaise, shallots, chives, sugar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the cabbage and radishes and toss. Serves 4-6.

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CAMBRIDGE REAL ESTATE Saturday 30th May 63 Bowen Street 54 Spencer Street 5 Tulip Drive Sunday 31st May 119 Rangatira Road 12 Chesterton Drive 3 Walter Court 1 Boyce Crescent 10 Conrad Place 14 Walpole Stret 44 Campbell Street 44 Campbell Street 63 Bowen Street 6 Lewis Way 8 Mckinnon Street 201 Pickering Road 30 Terry Came Drive 31 Terry Came Drive 48A Tennyson Street 9 Honiss Place 71B Scott Street 1132A Victoria Street 19A Campbell Street

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Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Tue 9 Jun 2020 Lakewood Block C, Unit 1, 36 Lake Street, Cambridge View by appointment Karen Grootscholten 021 062 6319 karen.grootscholten@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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Be tempted by this tidy energy-efficient family home set on a 599sqm (more or less) section, ideal for young families and couples. The kitchen forms the hub of the home with open plan living and dining area. Ranch slide doors open out onto an expansive wrap around terrace ideal for alfresco dining. The master bedroom enjoys its own ensuite, walk-in robe, and private terrace.

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The quality of this 18.7 hectare property is evident as you drive in the gates and meander along through an umbrella of established specimen trees. With a backdrop of hills and with views out to Mt Kakepuku and Mt Pirongia, the award winning home is set in a beautifully manicured garden leading to a peaceful bush walk overlooking gently rolling farmland and a small lake. The home itself features four bedrooms, two with ensuites, three car garaging and is cleverly positioned to capture all day sun. Built with careful thought and planning this lovely 362sqm home is an elegant mix of block walls, stylish gas fireplaces, subtle timber features and beautifully appointed bathrooms. A state of the art kitchen, spacious living and dining area opening out onto timber decking and expansive lawns create a special atmosphere. Enjoy the views over the undulating countryside.

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“Cambridge, we are proud of you and what you have achieved. We are all in this together.” We understand Covid-19 has impacted everyone. So, to offer our support during these extraordinary times, we’re going to cover part of the cost of selling your home. When you list and sell your residential or rural property with us, we’ll remove the 15% GST cost from our fee. For an average sale price in Cambridge, that’s over $3,000 worth of savings. At Cambridge Real Estate, we believe giving back to our community is vital, and have been doing so for the past 13 years. Now more than ever, we are committed to doing our part in ensuring our vibrant community thrives. Contact one of our team today to discuss how we can help you on 07 823 1945. *T&C’s apply

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The Driving Force in Real Estate www.lugtons.co.nz 34 Victoria Street, Cambridge, ph 07 827 4163

32 Browning Street, Cambridge

5 De La Mare Drive, Cambridge

3 1 g 1  2

4C Hamilton Road, Cambridge

SPACIOUS POOLSIDE LIVING A sunny north facing & private home with large open plan living, inground pool & portable sleepout (or home office). Carport + double garage/workshop complete with a vehicle inspection pit. Something for every member of the family here!! All on a 664m² freehold site. Contact Ron Bradley. Web Ref CA15940 Open Home Sunday 12.00 - 12.30pm

HUGE HOME, HALF-ACRE SECTION 335m² home, built 2012 on 2065m². Extra-large main bedroom + separate wing with 3 bedrooms, office & family bathroom. Ducted air con, solar hot water. Huge covered entertainment area. High-stud internal garage. Contact Peter Hulsdouw & Tony Mills. Web Ref CA15804 Open Homes Saturday 12.00 - 12.45pm & Sunday 1.15 - 2.45pm

3 2 g 1  1 $679,000 APPEALING HOME + STYLISH STUDIO Attractive & stylish home + adjacent 63m² garage & studio complex complete with ensuite & patio – work from home or have a stylish teenager's retreat. Located close to the Village, the Expressway and future retail. Combinations like this are extremely rare. Contact Ron Bradley. Web Ref CA15961 Open Home Sunday 3.00 - 3.30pm

233 Horahora Road, Cambridge

48 Scott Street, Cambridge

58 Kingdon Street, Cambridge

$649,000

4 2 g 1 V 2  3

$1,095,000

HOST OF LIFESTYLE OPTIONS ON HORAHORA Beautifully presented Californian Bungalow + studio. Large 121m² garage/workshop + carport. Property on 2 lots – 7190m² includes all buildings + 4400m² bare land. TENDER - Closes at 34 Victoria St, Cambridge, 2 June 2020 at 4pm (unless sold prior). Contact John Bishop. Web Ref CL15951 Open Home Sunday 1.00 - 2.00pm

AMAZING LOCATION Walk to 2 major parks, shops, medical centre, school & pre-school from this immaculate brick home. Large separate lounge with cosy gas fire, upgraded kitchen & dining, huge north facing deck. Beautiful Rimu timber floors. Safely fenced for children & pets. Move in & enjoy! Contact Ron Bradley. Web Ref CA15958 Open Home Sunday 2.00 - 2.30pm

4 2 g 2  2 $939,000 DREAM HOME, AMAZING VIEWS Immaculate home, custom built by RPS in 2018 on 1,563m² in Cambridge Park. Panoramic gully and sunset views. High-stud living, separate lounge, designer kitchen, four double bedrooms, two heat pumps. Internal double garage plus off-street parking. Contact Tony Mills. Web Ref CA15781 Open Homes Sat & Sun 1.00 - 1.45pm

28B Culmer Place, Horotiu

10 Walpole Street, Cambridge

118A Grey Street, Cambridge

3 2 g 2  6

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4 2 g 2  3

3 1 g 1  1

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3 1 g 1  1

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME A large family home ideal for families, retired farmers & professionals, on 2451m² with peaceful country views. 7mins to The Base & handy to the Hamilton CBD. AUCTION - In rooms 1010 Victoria Street, Hamilton, 16 April 2020 at 12.00pm (unless sold prior) Contact Peter Hulsdouw. Web Ref CL15883 Open Home Sunday 11.30am - 1.00pm

QUALITY HOME IN GREAT LOCATION Enjoyed by the same owner for the last 40 years!! A sunny north facing home on a generous 779m² site with well laid out lawns & gardens. Recent updating to both kitchen & bathroom, log burner + heatpump. Move in and enjoy!! Room to add value!! Contact Ron Bradley. Web Ref CA15860 Open Home 1.00 - 1.30pm

2 1 g 1  $449,000 TIDY GREY STREET UNIT Idea for investors/retirees/first home buyers. Open plan living, modern kitchen. Private fenced garden & outdoor area. Handy to trotting track, local dairy, expressway & walking distance to town. Immediate possession available. Contact Peter Hulsdouw. Web Ref CA15747 Open Homes Sat 12.00 - 1.00pm & Sun 12.00 - 1.00pm & 2.30 - 3.15pm

25A West Thompson Street, Cambridge

8 Queen Street, Cambridge

54 Kingdon Street, Cambridge

4 3 g 2

$ 935,000

 2

BY NEG

$629,000

3 1 g 1 V 1  1  1

$719,000

STYLISH SIMPLICITY IN CAMBRIDGE PARK Simply superb location. In a sought after area sits a beautiful European clay brick home, which blends in with the surrounding designer homes. A thoughtfully designed home with a 2 minute stroll to Cambridge Park Oval. Contact Deborah Steel 027 562 0010 Web Ref CE15588 Open Homes Sat 1.45 - 2.15pm & Sun 12.00 - 12.45pm & 1.45 - 2.15pm

LOW PRICE – LAST CHANCE!! A beautiful century old villa in a highly coveted central location & boasting stunning original features with all the modern touches expected of today including new bathroom, 2 heatpumps, HRV system & covered wooden deck. A rare opportunity to own a villa in town! Contact Aimee Belton. Web Ref CA15766 Viewing By Appointment

13 Pope Terrace, Cambridge

9 Aubrey Way, Whatawhata

4 2 g 2  2 BY NEG FABULOUS HOME AND VIEWS Beautiful 240m² high-stud Cambridge Park home, custom built in 2018 on a manicured 820m² section to capture fantastic gully & views and amazing sunsets. Designer kitchen, walk-in pantry, separate lounge, four double bedrooms, air-conditioning. Internal double garage. Contact Tony Mills. Web Ref CA15948 Viewing By Appointment

BOUNDARIES ARE INDICATIVE ONLY

3 2 g 1 V 4

 1  2

$869,000

CAMBRIDGE LANDMARK An expansive iconic Cambridge property with quite a history to it. The high ceilings, extensive wood features, ornate balustrade staircase and lead-light windows hark back to a bygone era that sophisticated buyers will surely appreciate. Double internal garage. Contact Craig Cummings 021 272 7737 Web Ref CA14545 Viewing By Appointment

3/110 Maungakawa Road, Cambridge

$439,000

PRIME SECTION. PANORAMIC VIEWS. A fantastic 5508m² section in a private subdivision. Quiet sunny location with beautiful views. Flat building platform. Just minutes from Whatawhata village & only 10 mins to Hamilton. If you’re thinking of building, you must view this excellent value section. Engineer's report available. Contact Peter Hulsdouw. Web Ref CL15535 Viewing By Appointment

SOLD

1060 Roto O Rangi Road, Cambridge

47 Jarrett Terrace, Cambridge $460,000

COUNTRY LIVING CLOSE TO TOWN 5001m² of clean, easy care, rolling country with generous building platform for the new house and plenty of room for the shed. Rotoorangi School and Community Centre are nearby. Workable covenants. Power at the boundary. Ready now as title has been issued. Contact John Bishop. Web Ref CL15869 Viewing By Appointment

4 2 g 3  2 $1,295,000 BEST OF BOTH WORLDS An elegant, split-level family home, situated on 4022m² comprising landscaped gardens & a paddock for a pony or lambs. Outdoor patio with heated saltwater pool, set against a backdrop of the Maungakawa Hills. School bus route and zoned for Goodwood School. Contact Vaughan Wetton. Web Ref CL15916 Viewing By Appointment

7C Church Street, Tirau

4 2 g 2  2

BY NEG

AWARD-WINNING LUXURY HOME Amazing Cambridge Park home on 1248m², gully views. Master Builder 2017 award winner. High-spec features, glass-surround gas fire, polished concrete floors heated by gas hot water, ducted air-con, two wall ovens. Fantastic integrated louvre room with log fire. Contact Tony Mills. Web Ref CA15851

$220,000 TIRAU OPPORTUNITY FOR FIRST TIME HOMEOWNER We have this lovely gently contoured, easy to build on, 953m² residential section. Mere meters from the ever popular Tirau main street, and a short drive to Cambridge and all it has to offer. If peace and tranquillity is what you are after, look no further, this is the place to build. Contact Vaughan Wetton. Web Ref CA15577 Viewing By Appointment

We hope you are all fit and well and pleased to be able to resume life with some form of normality at Covid-19 Level 2. We are finding a backlog of buyers who have been unable to purchase during lockdown, so the demand is strong at the moment. If you’re thinking about selling or you’re a buyer ready to act now, then make sure you contact one of our very qualified sales team to arrange an appraisal or an appointment to view. We will be practising the appropriate social distancing rules and sanitising procedures during all our interactions to ensure you, our clients, are kept safe. Please call today! Peter Hulsdouw Branch Manager Sales Consultant 0800 43 77 33

Tony Mills Sales Consultant 0800 35 34 34

Tracey Grover Sales Consultant 0274 996 866

Ron Bradley Sales Consultant 027 4967 004

Vaughan Wetton Sales Consultant 021 661 518

Aimee Belton Sales Consultant 021 0277 2426

Talita Visser Sales Consultant 021 137 6035

John Bishop Sales Consultant 0274 971 666

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- Cleverly designed to encourage options for easy extended family living. Large living area with separate lounge and 5th bed/office. - Three bathrooms, master with ensuite, walk-in robe and sun balcony. Set on a corner section with a large shrub berm and relaxing outlook, located in a vibrant location. - Walkways handy, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have fun on your new adventure.

35 Mike Smith Drive, St Kilda

- A private 2,080m2 (more or less) section, bordered by a reserve, creating a secure, yet spacious feel. - Features include: a scullery that replicates the high spec kitchen; media room; guest wing; luxurious family bathroom; 3 toilets; 3 showers and a deep set bath. - Arguably one of the best designs available.

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Negotiation

$549,000

OPEN HOME SUN 1.00 - 1.30PM

58 Thornton Road, Cambridge

OPEN HOME SUN 12.00 - 12.30PM

- Often sought - seldom found; a perfect blend of history and modern style; ergonomic kitchen; inviting indoor/outdoor flow; master bedroom with ensuite; large deck; landscaped section including enchanting crescent driveway. - History re-visited with tasteful decor and a fine eye for keeping in keeping. Double garage; extra parking. - Thornton Road - a stroll to town.

38B Moore Street, Leamington

- Recently renovated home will deliver your dream of contemporary living - Stunning 3 bedroom, with crisp white walls and lush carpet, offers an atmosphere of both excitement and tranquility - Spacious and yet flowing floorplan with light filled living - Jump on this one, while the interest rates are a record low.

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Executive, Designer - Rural Outlook

The Queen of My Heart

$1,550,000

$769,000

OPEN HOME SUN 1.00 - 1.30PM

11 Fencourt Road, Cambridge

OPEN HOME SUN 1.00 - 1.30PM

- 1.27ha (more or less) in sought after Maungakawa Village, only 6km from Cambridge. - Three living areas including loggia room, four sizable bedrooms, cleverly designed to access tiled ensuites. Country style kitchen with great sized scullery room. - 380m2 spacious home with fantastic outlook over neighbouring rural land in a slightly elevated position, triple car garaging.

Hidden On Hall Street

3 Queen Street, Cambridge

- Lifestyle, location and luxury combined perfectly in this exquisite 3 bedroom (plus study) family home. - Offering an abundance of space inside and out. A substantial living zone including a large family room/lounge, open plan kitchen and dining with direct access to a spacious alfresco area on the deck. - Double internal access garage plus plenty of off street parking.

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LJ HOOKER CAMBRIDGE is open for business but from a different location while we wait for our new office build to be completed. Our temporary address is 12 Clifford Close, Cambridge Park. To arrange a property inspection, appraisal or to obtain any real estate advice, please contact: Gerda Venter AREINZ 027 311 3722 Residential/Lifestyle/Rural Sales Garry Webb 022 3522 604 Residential/Lifestyle/Rural Sales

LJ Hooker Cambridge is proud to join hands with local businesses if you list and sell with us. Thanks to Onyx, Absolute Coffee House, Move it Hoove it, Propack Removals, Superb Handyman, You Grow We Mow and Moving Masters. Terms and Conditions apply. Contact us on 07 827 7188 or cambridge@ljhooker.co.nz for further details

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