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Farewell, Charlie By Viv Posselt

Thirty years ago, Cambridge helped fundraise for a big-eyed baby boy called Charlie Raina who was at risk of dying if he didn’t have an urgent liver transplant. Charlie’s family needed over $180,000 to meet the costs of the surgery in Australia – the procedure was unavailable in New Zealand at the time. Cambridge launched a fundraising initiative that was quickly supported by

businesses, service clubs and individuals; a car was raffled to make up a last-minute shortfall. Finally, enough money was raised and Charlie had his operation. That early transplant and a later liver reconstruction allowed him to survive to adulthood but couldn’t stave off a raft of associated medical problems. Late last month, at just 31, Charlie finally lost his battle. He died at his home in Auckland on October 20 with his partner Wally and her family at his side.

Charlie Raina, as readers of the former Cambridge Independent got to know him.

He had fought long and hard through those three decades, often defying the medical odds with a combination of tenacity and sometimes defiant determination. They were characteristics that defined his life and have left his Cambridge-based dad, Ross Raina, with a level of pride matched only by a deep sense of loss. “He was a brave kid. There was nothing normal about his life. He couldn’t do things other kids did … couldn’t play sport. That went on through his adult life as well. He always just wanted to be normal, one of the guys.” The odds were stacked against Charlie from the start. He was the first of two boys born to Ross Raina and his then partner, Tania Rose, arriving on January 26, 1989. His health issues started early and Charlie had his gall bladder removed while still a baby. But there were other problems. “They found he had a blockage in his liver,” said Ross. “We were told the odds were something like one in a million.” The costly treatment spanned New Zealand specialists and hospitals, and the Royal Children’s Hospital in Brisbane. It was there Charlie underwent a liver transplant, and a liver reconstruction when he was still only about five.

His story attracted media attention and captured the hearts of people in Cambridge who read it in the then Cambridge Independent and were inspired to help the family raise the funds needed for Charlie’s treatment. Iza McVeigh worked on the paper at the time and remembers how quickly the community responded to the appeal published by the paper. “We ran the campaign and the money started flowing in,” she said. “The community really got behind it. There will be people in Cambridge now who will probably remember that initiative and who will want to know what happened to Charlie.” Ross and his wife of the past decade, Kerry, said as an adult Charlie continued to live with the limitations of his condition. He had almost passed away several times but stunned doctors with the number of times he rallied. A highlight of the past few years was standing up for his dad at Ross’s wedding to Kerry, in the same Leamington garden where they recently held a private service for Charlie. “At the end, he died at home, which is where he wanted to be,” said Ross. “It was a long fight for him … he will be very sadly missed.”

Despite three decades of extensive medical care, Charlie Raina died in Auckland last month.

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A watercolour and ink piece painted by Cambridge Society of Arts president Marion Hunt during lockdown has been presented to Braemar Hospital in Hamilton. The painting, entitled ‘Blue Eggs in a Nest’, was presented to Braemar Hospital Chief Executive Paul Bennett last week with a view to it being placed in the hospital’s special children’s waiting room area, The Nest. Marion said she had done the painting to give the children a visual connection to The Nest, and to show them something many may not have seen in person. “We’re delighted to receive it,” said Paul. “It’s a lovely painting … we’re

very grateful Marion chose to gift it to us.” Marion’s connection with The Nest goes back some years, when she worked at the site as a counsellor for The Salvation Army, long before Braemar Hospital was built. “I started working at the site in 1997 and was there for 17 years. My room overlooked the building of Braemar… I knew there would be a children’s waiting room that would be called The Nest.” She said she has memories of listening daily to the long piles being pounded into the ground as Braemar was being built. Marion was elected president of the Cambridge Society of Arts in February.

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We are almost mid-November and life is getting more hectic as we start the countdown towards the end of term four and Christmas. There are a lot of events happening around Cambridge, schools are busy with different activities and shops are beginning their Christmas gift buying campaigns. Mental health is so important and Christmas can bring financial and emotional stresses as well as its festivities. Amidst the building momentum, don’t forget to take some ‘unbusy’ time out for yourselves and be kind and tolerant of others. If you are struggling, please reach out for help. Several weeks ago, we brought the Big Blue Mobile Police Base to town for a Retail Crime prevention popup. You’ll be seeing more of “Big Blue” in coming months as we take up opportunities to connect and communicate with our Cambridge community. On Saturday you will find us at the Avantidrome open day 11-1pm. The event is part of the Waipa District Libraries Get Active campaign. While the base is in town, we will then be moving to the Cambridge Skatepark (Dominion Ave) from 2-3pm for a general meet and greet. Activities at the Skatepark (good and bad) have prompted a lot of local discussion in recent months. If you can, we’d love you to pop down, take the opportunity to meet some local Police and ask any questions you may have. Now a bit of a grumble. Being a local of Cambridge, I am aware of our community Facebook pages. I’ve mentioned it just recently but will say it again. Police are your first port of call to report crime. If you post about crime on Facebook, please be sure of your motivations and the potential impact. While it is helpful for people to be aware of your stolen car details, or of other missing property, or even to be told of suspicious activity, I believe this should be posted from the perspective of helping Police solve a crime and hold offenders to account. There is no benefit in just posting/venting about something in a way which incites some to reply with threatening or abusive comments in support or cause others to feel alarm. Such posts are not helpful. They in no way assist Police in moving investigations forward (and often provide an opportunity for some in the community to push their own agendas.) Finally, emails about Boy Racers continue to come in to Jenni at Neighbour Support and myself. As with some other crimes, Police can’t do much to help if you do not call 111 as soon as the activity occurs. If you don’t phone, call after they’ve left or rely on ‘someone else’ to call, the situation won’t change. Together with our fantastic Community Patrols, our units regularly proactively patrol boy racer ‘hot spots’, but we can’t be everywhere all the time. It is only by catching the offenders in the act or being given registration plates or good vehicle and driver descriptions in a timely manner that we can follow up. In the Police we say “See something, Do something”. I ask that you too make the call to 111 when crime is in progress and ask your friends and neighbours to do the same.

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Briefs… Water watch For all the rain Waipā has had in recent weeks, the region has still to recover from last summer’s drought – and warnings to conserve water are being made as the country heads into hot, humid summer. “Last year we had a particularly challenging year in Waipā… with below normal rainfall this winter, our catchments haven’t fully recharged yet, so we will need to be mindful of this starting now,” Waipa District Council Water Services Manager Martin Mould said. National posts The National Party was expected to announce its new caucus positions just after this edition of the News went to press. Of Waipā interest will be the roles taken by Barbara Kuriger, Tim van de Molen and Louise Upston who all have a foot in the district. Cutting edge Pak’n Save Te Awamutu’s James Beattie competed in the national butchers’ championships in Auckland this year as Waikato Regional Winner of ANZCO Foods Butcher Apprentice of the Year competition. The event was won by Blair Wright, of Peter Timbs Meats, in Christchurch Glory for Gloria Cambridge teenager Chloe Smith was named Best Supporting Female actress in a youth production, at the 2020 Zony Awards in Rotorua last weekend. The awards celebrate performance and production excellence amongst members of the Musical Theatre New Zealand Zone 2 region. Chloe, 15, played Gloria the hippo in Madagascar Jnr performed by Musikmakers Hamilton Inc at Riverlea Theatre. The show won eight wards.

Build, build build: it’s a boom Waipā is in the midst of a building boom as dozens of new commercial, industrial and residential development plans are put to the district council for consent. From July to September staff processed 51 subdivision consents – up from 38 in the previous quarter. A total of 72 land use consents were processed, up from 55 in the previous three months. Formal applications, pre-application meetings and enquiries remain at far higher levels than prior to lockdown in March and April and show no sign of abating. Group manager district growth and regulatory services Wayne Allan said since the Covid lockdown lifted 491 commercial or residential building consents valued at $117 millon had been lodged with Council. “There are 15 growth cells already identified in Te Awamutu, some already under development, some marked for development after 2035

or in other cases, earlier,” Allan said. “Pirongia is a bit different. There is no staging of growth areas within Pirongia as all growth is within current town boundaries.” Last week the News reported on plans to bring forward a growth cell on Te Awamutu’s boundary by 15 years to open to way for the development of a retirement village. In Ohaupo, one large-lot residential growth cell is 85 per cent developed and three others are identified for development post-2035. Long-term growth cells are also marked in Pukeatua and in Rukuhia. Commercial consents issued include a new office and workshop at Titanium Park (by Hamilton Airport), a new commercial plastic moulding warehouse and office in Raynes Road and 10 industrial units planned for Hautapu Road. “In terms of housing, 106 new house applications were lodged in the last

quarter with just under half of these going into Cambridge. There is only about 34ha of land in Cambridge north yet to be developed and St Kilda is close to full,” he said. Master plans have been completed and design work is nearly complete for infrastructure to support the western growth cells (C1, C2 and C3). Further structure planning has been completed for the Lamb Street residential growth cell (C4) while a large-lot growth cell (C6) in Leamington South is already 20 per cent developed. “Other Cambridge growth cells have also been identified, but master planning for infrastructure has not yet begun so in terms of growth, there is an awful lot happening in Cambridge. However, there is sustained growth right across the district – it’s not just confined to Cambridge.” Two growth cells at Karapiro were also on the books, one around 40 per cent developed and the other

earmarked for development post-2035. Large-lot residential development has begun in one of three growth cells at Ngahinapouri. Initial indications are that growth supply and demand is tracking at or slightly ahead of the Waipā 2050 Growth Strategy, Allen said. “Given Covid-19 and the predicted economic downturn, it is difficult to predict if this level of growth will continue into 2021. However, Waipā, like all councils, is obliged by the government to provide new urban residential areas to try and deal with New Zealand’s housing shortage.” “Our district is well placed to meet the government’s requirements, which is great. Our challenge is funding the infrastructure to support that growth. Work is being done as part of our Long Term Plan to identify what will be loan-funded, alongside the financial contribution to growth that will be required by developers.”

Community award for ‘driving force’ Julie By Viv Posselt

Few people in Cambridge wouldn’t know Julie Epps … the go-to person for multiple events, the organisational ‘whiz kid’ always sporting a wide, welcoming smile. Julie’s abilities were given broader recognition earlier this month when she was presented with a Community Service Award at the November Cambridge Community Board meeting. Board chair Sue Milner said Julie had long been invested in many facets of the local community, including the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, the Autumn Festival and the Community Board, and that her ‘organisational and promotional skills’ were key to many wonderful Cambridge events enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. “With the Chamber of Commerce, Julie gained a reputation for her fantastic comms, had great

Julie Epps received her award from Community Board chair Sue Milner (left).

success in growing membership and profile of the Chamber, helped the town make the most of the opportunities provided by the World Rowing Championships, and much more,” Sue said in her presentation. “The Cambridge Autumn Festival is a passion for Julie and a great fit with her creativity, enthusiasm and sometimes crazy ideas! The Festival Trust is extremely grateful for all the work she puts in, particularly with the Autumn Art Market, Short Story Competition, Open Studios, promotion and ticketing. “Julie really cares about Cambridge and our people. She has helped shape our town and its future. A by-election saw her put her name forward and be elected to a role on the Cambridge Community Board. She was then re-elected for a further term serving as deputy chair. Julie’s strong and continued involvement in several committees still sees her doing a great deal of work for Cambridge.” Her involvement includes helping on the ANZAC and Armistice Remembrance Committee, through which she drives support for sister city events linking with Le Quesnoy - such as Bonjour Bastille Day and retail promotions - and Bihoro in Japan. She also does much to support people’s welfare through her connections with the Cambridge Committee of Social Services. “Julie is a well-liked, respected and valued member of our community,” Sue added. “She is an inspiration and role model and has helped lead the way for other young women in our business community and on our Community Board.” Julie said she was honoured to receive the award. “Cambridge is an amazing community and I love being part of it,” she said. “I count myself lucky to have met and worked with lots of great people in the community groups I have been part of, and I’m grateful for their friendship and

teamwork. “Seeing their support, as well as my family and friends, when I walked into the room to receive the award was awesome.”

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Avantidrome to open doors The Avantidrome will host a free Open Day on Saturday from 11am to 1pm. The event will feature a host of activities and provide an opportunity for the community to connect with one of the top track cycling facilities in the world, General Manager Scott Gemmill said. “There will be activities for the kids and behind the scenes tours of the facility. On the infield you can experience the community trike programme or jump into one of the fitness classes. For the brave, take a spin around the famous banked corners of New Zealand’s Cycling Centre of Excellence in a session coached by one of the Avantidrome’s award winning coaches.” From 1pm visitors will be invited to watch the country’s elite track cyclists as they continue their preparations for the Tokyo Olympics. Police will be onsite with Big Blue to show off their barista skills and share some of the initiatives they have planned to support the community. The event is also the last where participant can collect a stamp as part of the Get Active campaign run by Waipa District Libraries to encourage residents get out and about and try new activities. This year’s campaign has promoted events run by groups in Cambridge and Te Awamutu. For more information go to www. avantidrome.co.nz

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Destination team celebrates at 20

Miff pointed out key dates and held in August 2000, and a month Cambridge umbrella, guests were events on a printed timeline and later Liz Stolwyk was appointed told, and Liz explained how it Destination Cambridge has memory boards and urged guests manager. had been Rosemary Hill who marked 20 years of service to both to browse through scrapbooks Elements were added over the had come up with the ‘town of locals and visitors with an evening years - bike hire, guided walks collated over the years by Liz trees and champions’ mantra for celebration in the town hall. Stolwyk. and tours, a popular retail wing Cambridge. Close on 100 people gathered to Speakers included several and a stream of activities and Philip Coles said the centre acknowledge the work laid down of those involved with the events that included the hosting was “led magnificently” by Miff by the organisation’s foundation organisation, and long service of gatherings for sporting heroes. Macdiarmid and her team, plus members, and to share memories of The awards started coming in as awards were presented to Maree the invaluable work done by 28 its evolution over the intervening Kaati, Miriam Farrell and Rachael tours and parades gained favour, volunteers. He said 2020 had years. Colgan. Rachael was described both locally and further afield. been a year full of challenges The November 5 event was by Miff as being a “walking It was under Roger Gordon’s but said Destination Cambridge hosted by Destination Cambridge encyclopaedia”, particularly when watch in early 2016 that the centre was ending the year “in a great CEO and chairman respectively, it came to the town hall. rebranded under the Destination position”. Miff Macdiarmid and Philip Coles. Guests included some of the original board members from around 2000 when the then Information Centre became an Incorporated Society, among them Rosemary Hill, Kevin Burgess, Rob Feisst, Joe Scaramuzza, and Win Bills. Most of the seven managers who have steered the organisation over its two decades were also there – Liz Stolwyk, Jenny Wilson, Maree Kaati, Rebecca Foy and Roger Gordon. Unable to attend was Amanda Hema (nee Scott). The Cambridge i-Site timeline began in July 1999 when the Information Centre moved to the Cambridge Town Hall from its previous site by the old library. It fell originally under the umbrella of the Cambridge Community Board, with funding from Tourism Waikato, but when Tourism Waikato withdrew its funding in June 2000, the decision was made to form an Incorporated Society for the management of the Some of the original Information Centre board members who attended the 20th anniversary of Destination Cambridge. They are, centre. The first Board meeting was from left, Rob Feisst, Rosemary Hill, Win Bills and Kevin Burgess. By Viv Posselt

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Cambridge High School students Ashlin Long and Ella Buffery are set to help two charities, thanks to prize money they won in a budgeting competition. The students won $5000 in a competition run by Sorted in Schools, Te whai hua kia ora, a financial education programme produced by the Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC). Their prize money will enable them to put their winning entry into action – hosting a BYO seat community movie night screening of the 2020 version of Dolittle on Saturday at Cambridge Raceway. Doors open at 6pm. They hope the movie night will raise much needed funds for The Salvation Army and Asthma Waikato. It all came about in the nick of time just before the first national lockdown. Ashlin and Ella had just completed lessons on income and budgeting when their teacher, Tina Rose-Dutton, the school’s Head of Commerce, told them about Money Jam, a competition run by Sorted in Schools. The girls jumped at the chance to enter. Ashlin and Ella said the competition presented a great opportunity to learn money skills with the aim that if they won, they would do something good for their community. “Winning for us wasn’t about getting

to run our event or make money for selfish gain; it was about reconnecting people after an unprecedented crisis and supporting a great cause. “It’s been a tough year for everyone, including young people in Cambridge. There hasn’t been much to do because Covid shut the local pool, and the skatepark and we only have one movie theatre. We hope our movie night will be a welcome release and bring everyone back together.” Rose-Dutton said the girls did all the work themselves, including approaching businesses to find out how much it would cost to stage the event. “They knew they would need to spend money to promote the night. They used their prize money to set up a website, organise food and drink to be sold and even have prizes to give away. They hope local people come to see Dolittle to have some fun and support a great cause.” Rose-Dutton said the Sorted in Schools competition also helped her as a teacher, as it was easy to organise and helped reinforce the financial lessons she had taught the class. “We had just wrapped up lessons on budgeting and income and I needed something for the students to work on for a week before lockdown. The Sorted in Schools’ resources were perfect as they were easy to use and the students could

just pick them up and go.” She is passionate about teaching money lessons to her students and believes financial capability is a vital life-skill for students to develop before they “head off into the big wide world.” Throughout the year, you will often find her running ‘five minutes of finance’ lessons. “My husband and I are former accountants, so I’m a big advocate of financial literacy. I encouraged all my students to enter the competition and I’m thrilled Ashlin and Ella won, as they really put a lot of hard work into their entry.” Learning Development Lead at the CFFC, Tista Lythe, said the competition received a variety of budgeting plans for parties, sports, and community-based events. “Cambridge’s entry was well thought out, realistic and clearly communicated. We also liked that this event would directly help local charities that are in greater need this year due to the COVID pandemic.” Some seating will be provided but otherwise it is BYO seat – a bean bag, rug or something else to sit on. As it’s a fundraiser, entry is by gold coin donation. Register at www.movienight. co.nz before the event for a chance to win one of three Wonderboom 2 waterproof Doing a lot for Dolittle: Ella Buffery and Ashlin Long speakers.

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Waipā leads Waterboy visit promotes volunteering the way By Viv Posselt

Waipā has gone to the top of the regional Sport Waikato leader board and Cambridge’s activity levels outshine all other towns. Matthew Cooper, chief executive of Sport Waikato, told the Waipā District Council’s Strategic Planning & Policy Committee the “home of champions” was ahead of the rest. He presented the information as part as Matthew Cooper an annual report to the committee. “The Waikato region has a physical activity level of 54 per cent for adults, but Waipā is stronger at 62 percent for adults. This is inflated a little bit because of high activity in Cambridge, but you are higher as a district compared to the region,” Cooper said. Changing demands with new emerging sports such as lacrosse had prompted Sport Waikato to change its approach to focus on meeting demand for critical age groups, Cooper said. “We are our most active at age 12. You can see straight away from 12 to 17, there’s a 57 per cent drop and it never comes back. That’s quite a concern for us.” He said there was a need to focus more on the importance of exercise as opposed to physical activity.” The need for change was flagged earlier this year when Sport Waikato signalled a structural review. Sport Waikato Chairman Mark McCabe said an 11-month review had “uncovered is a system that doesn’t currently meet the needs of Waikato people”. One victim is the long running Project Energise programme – previously funded by the Waikato District Health Board. The programme has run for 16 years and had 25 staff.

About 50 youngsters from two regional schools spent a morning earlier this month preparing supportive Christmas messages for children living in less fortunate circumstances. The students from Hamilton’s Knighton Normal School, and Korakonui School on Te Awamutu’s Wharepuhunga Rd, visited Linda Roil’s Kids in Need Waikato base in Cambridge. The trip was organised by The WaterBoy, a Hamilton-based charity created by Thomas Nabbs to break down barriers, primarily through participation in sport and other personal development activities. The youngsters spent the morning painting rocks and making Christmas Eve bags in which to put them for distribution to families

Linda Roil, and The WaterBoy founder Thomas Nabbs, flanked by Korakonui School students Nicholaas Van Hout and Wyatt Foster, and Knighton Normal School student Quinn Hodgson.

requiring a little additional festive cheer. Originally from Cambridge, Thomas started The WaterBoy in 2016 as a Waikato-wide charity intent on providing youngsters

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Kids in Need Waikato (KINW) Christmas wish trees are up now at ASB Bank outlets in Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Morrinsville, Matamata, Te Rapa and Hamilton. KINW founder Linda Roil said the trees have wishes under them, made by youngsters in care. Linda said those seeking guidance on what gifts to leave can read the wishes, visit the KINW Facebook page or go to their website (www.kindsinneed.co.nz). She also suggested summer pyjamas for youngsters aged 1-18 would be appreciated and urged people to not wrap gifts as the organisation needed to match them with the right child.

with opportunities to create a better future, initially through participation in sport. A couple of years later, he extended its focus to offer Taku Wairua, a personal development programme aimed at teaming participants with a mentor to work through four principal pillars of development – belonging, goal-setting, self-discovery and citizenship. “An important aspect is learning about the benefits of giving back,” said Thomas, “and that is what we are doing at Kids in Need Waikato. Some of these youngsters are not taught about the benefits of volunteering … this is

part of their self-discovery element.” Linda Roil said she was delighted to have the group on board to help brighten Christmas for less-fortunate children. As well as painting rocks in lively colours and with special messages, and making Christmas Eve bags, the group did a spot of yard work around the Kids in Need Waikato shed. Knighton Normal School principal Stuart Armistead said some 28 youngsters at his school had benefitted greatly from their engagement with The WaterBoy programme over the past year.

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Courses for horses: $35k raised

A glamourous night at a spectacular location was the perfect way to raise money for a group of disadvantaged children whose dream it is to ride horses, and a riding community that needs a place to ride. The St Peter’s Equestrian Masquerade Ball was held at Takapoto Estate on Saturday night, and the target of $35,000 was raised. The money will be split between The WaterBoy and the St Peter’s Equestrian Academy. Every second Tuesday for the last

two years, the St Peter’s Equestrian students have been working with a group of disadvantaged youngsters from the WaterBoy Foundation. They teach them about horsemanship, nutrition, basic horse care and much more. As well as hosting these children, St Peter’s Equestrian funds their riding lessons at Phillips Equine. Director of Equestrian for St Peter’s, Peter Hammond said the money from the ball will fund their riding lessons

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for the next couple of years, and will also be used to buy helmets and boots for them to learn to ride safely and comfortably. “St Peter’s also holds 25 community practice days a year in both show jumping and dressage, helping aspiring riders – no matter what age – to bridge the gap into ESNZ competition. These practice days often attract 100 -200 riders each weekend, which puts immense pressure on our equipment,” he said. “Our target was to raise $17,500 for The Waterboy and $17,500 for the Academy, so we can now upgrade and recondition our equipment and continue to serve the local riding community on a regular basis.” With a mixture of top food, live entertainment and auctions in both live and silent fomats, there was something for everyone. As guests arrived they were greeted by stilt walkers and treated to some close-up illusions. When the sun went down, a fire dancer appeared through the trees and put on a spectacular show. Cambridge businesses were generous, helping with both live and silent auction items. The Plaw Family donated their venue for the event, and CryNZ a collection of services to some of the world’s leading jumping, eventing and dressage stallions. Other live auction sponsors included Equibreed NZ, The Stallion Company, Hollywood Performance Horses, Holsteiner Verband Australia and New Zealand, the Swale, Hammond and Shaw Families and The Cambridge Collection.

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forward to helping Santa receive these responses, and deliver replies to even more children this year. Messages can be sent online using our interactive website or by post. Teachers can also request postcards from Santa for their classroom.” NZ Post can send and receive letters to Santa digitally. To make and send a digital postcard, visit www. nzpost.co.nz/writetosanta. Alternatively, the Freepost address is Santa Claus, c/o Santa’s Workshop, North Pole 0001. While the deadline for classroom posters is November 16, the deadline for website requests for personalised postcards from Santa delivered in the

post is Monday, November 30. From then, all online messages received by Santa up to 5pm on Wednesday December 23, will receive an emailed response. That is likely to take 24 hours from when the online letter is sent. The last day for posting handwritten letters to Santa in order to receive a reply in the mail is Tuesday December 8. “However, these are not personalised, and we would encourage using the website for a more fun, interactive and personalised experience,” said Sarah. “NZ Post has been delivering Christmas to New Zealanders for almost 180 years, and we can’t wait to deliver again this year.”

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Despite the topsy-turvy year delivered to all by Covid-19, Santa’s mailing system is up and running as usual. NZ Post is again offering Kiwi kids the chance to Write to Santa with their Christmas wishes. Youngsters can start writing their letters now, and teachers keen to receive a postcard from Santa for their classroom should visit the appropriate website to ask for one before next Monday. The website for that is www.nzpost.co.nz/ teacherswritetosanta. NZ Post General Manager of Consumer Marketing and Brand, Sarah Sandoval, said: “For the second year, Kiwi kids have the opportunity to receive replies from Santa in two of our three official languages, te reo Māori and English. “We love being able to offer kids the magical experience of writing to Santa. We have developed a new website where kids can send Santa an online letter – as well as having special access to Santa’s Ho Ho Homepage, where kids can read Santa’s emails, play games, listen to North Pole FM and browse Santa’s holiday snaps.” Sarah said that last year NZ Post responded to over 70,000 letters to Santa. “This year, we’re looking

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FAITH IN WAIPĀ

THE AGE OF REASON

No ‘pain-free’ guarantee…

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By Murray Smith, Senior Leader, Bridges Church

Living in pleasant provincial New Zealand offers no ‘get out of jail free card’ in as much as encountering hard things in life goes. Sadly, to some degree rejection, scorn, cruelty, unkind actions, criticism, injustice, being misunderstood is no respecter of persons. And tragically for too many, physical abuse goes with their suffering of emotional pain. Our reactions or responses in facing such damaging occurrences determine much about who we become as human beings. Many become vindictive, defensive, aggressive, belligerent or socially distanttreating others and speaking about others out of deep inner wounds they carry. Nelson Mandela’s learnings are challenging in this regard. Just after becoming President, he asked some of his bodyguard members to go for a walk in town. Later they went out for lunch. Each of Mandela’s team ordered what they wanted. He noticed a man sitting alone at a nearby table also waiting to be served. When he had been served, Mandela told one of his soldiers to ask the man to join them. The man stood up bringing his plate and sat next to Mandela. While eating, the hands of this ‘guest’ were constantly shaking and he didn’t lift his head from the food. When they had finished, without even looking at him, this man waved at Mandela who shook his hand… at which point the man walked away! A conversation ensued from one of Mandela’s soldiers asking a question - I quote…“Madiba, that man must be very sick as his hands wouldn’t stop shaking while he was eating”. “Not at all! The reason for his tremor

is another,” Mandela replied. They looked at him puzzled and he continued, “that man was the guardian of the jail I was locked up in. Often, after the torture I was subjected to, I screamed and cried for water and he came to humiliate me, he laughed at me and instead of giving me water he urinated on my head. “He wasn’t sick, he was scared and shook maybe fearing that I, now that I’m president of South Africa, would send him to jail and do the same thing he did with me, torturing and humiliating him. But that’s not me, that behaviour is not part of my character nor my ethics. Minds that seek revenge destroy states, while those that seek reconciliation build nations.” (abridged Echeverría Martínez “Chicali Wall”) Mandela understood something of forgiveness and love. The Bible has much to say about such love referring to it as the ‘royal law’. It is the law of the King…in other words “love” is Jesus’ way. He suffered each of the indignities I mentioned in the opening paragraph beyond anything a human being ever suffered. Yet His words and actions still resonated love, forgiveness and acceptance. “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. “Bless those who curse you - pray for those who mistreat you.” Broken on the cross He died, crying out forgiveness to each and every perpetrator. Forgiveness and mercy we must receive and extend, to be free.

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One of the pleasures I experienced over the weekend was listening to President Elect Joe Biden set out his view on how he will proceed during his four-year term. As a piece of political rhetoric, it was not startling – and most certainly not Churchillian – but it did have a pleasant ring to it. This by seeking the gains to be made by encouraging a total way forward that embraced everyone. To use JB’s words ‘no blue, no red – just Americans together’. After the ugly and crude bifurcation of the past four years these were sweet words indeed. Now Joe is no fool in the political sphere. He was elected by his (small) state to be one of their two senators at the age of 29 - no small feat. He must have wondered what he had walked into when, in those days, Senators lasted well into their 90’s, had not travelled outside of the US and in many cases did not have passports. But they were in a position of huge power that affected many nations well beyond their own shores. JB has hung in there for 48 years in this messy, self-centred system and many would have become so embroiled in the restrictions of ‘belonging’ that their effectiveness would have been well watered down after nearly five decades in this swamp. But Biden is a rare breed. He is a consensus politician - perhaps something that New Zealand was looking for when we (sadly) created MMP. That was a Teutonic system thrust upon a small nation where rigid political dominance was not in our nature. And what happened to the promised second referendum post MMP when we would be given a chance to review if it worked? Promises. Promises. So, every triennium we succumbed to the power-seeking dominance of one man

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who held the nation to ransom. Because he could. Because we stupidly did not see the chance of this when those who opted for MMP in 1993 did not think the options through properly. Now we have a parliament with a Cabinet of just a single political party. Intent on improving on their partner-dominated bumbling of the past three years. All promises and no follow through. But now the left-of-centre government has a chance to make amends. To be bold and decisive. To put aside the drivel that emanates from many local areas to grasp instead the big picture. Remember, it was the snivelling of the Greens that crudely pushed aside the extension of the Cambridge bypass aimed at providing longevity to a large number of people hitherto doomed to die on the road out to Piarere. The party that had undue dominance on the last government are just minnows on the side having been cast the crumbs of climate change. And they may well do a good job of that. But in a country where political sniping is an energy wasting art form perhaps the ‘blue and the red’ could perchance come together in some sensible and money saving initiatives where consultants reports, Royal Commissions and the like will be consigned to the bin. Just get on with it and govern in a manner that will benefit this fine country on a sooner rather than later basis.

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Cambridge paid its respects to the fallen during two days of well-attended commemorative Armistice Day events that were often threatened, but not beaten, by changeable weather. In the 20 years since it started, Armistice in Cambridge has become one of the country’s largest events of its kind. It commemorates the anniversary of the signing at 11am on November 11, 1918, of the Armistice between the Allied nations and Germany, signalling an end to World War One. Cambridge marks the commemoration with an official memorial ceremony involving the Cambridge Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday, and a historically-focused display at Lake Karapiro, involving a range of family friendly activities including archery, airsoft target shooting, WW2 jeep rides, and more. Scores of military vehicles from the last century were on display again this year,

and there was a sunset performance of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture by the Cambridge Brass Band. Waipa’s Deputy Mayor and Mighty River Domain manager Liz Stolwyk said it had been great to see so many families at Armistice in Cambridge this year. “The children’s activities proved popular. The military horses are always a favourite, and the military reenactments were very impressive.” In her address, Cambridge Community Board chairperson Sue Milner said many of those who served in WW1, and their families, were forever changed by the war. Most Cambridge families were touched by events at the time. “Some 12,000 New Zealanders died at the Western Front during WW1 … we remember them, and those who came home and helped shape the country. We owe it to them, and to those who fought in later wars, to remember their legacy,” she said.

Taupō MP Louise Upston acknowledged Waipā District Mayor Jim Mylchreest, who was at the service, for continuing to make sure that Armistice Day remained part of the fabric of Cambridge and that there were public opportunities in place for people to commemorate those connections. Wreaths were initially laid inside the hall because of wet weather but were later relaid at the Cenotaph by cadets. The service was officiated by Rev Malcolm French and the parade commander was Staff Sergeant Richard Plas (ret). The skilful handing of the guard by cadets from a range of different units was a testimony to their training, said organiser Paul Murphy. “They had never worked together before the weekend and had to cover both fine and wet weather drills. They performed as if they had done it 100 times.”

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Top women’s players head to town Football fans get the chance to see some of New Zealand’s best women’s footballers on Sunday when the national league competition returns to Cambridge. WaiBOP will host national champions Canterbury United Pride at John Kerkhof Park (noon) in the ISPS Handa Women’s Premiership. It’s the highest level of domestic competition and includes full and age-group international players. Of special interest to local supporters, the WaiBOP squad will include teenager Aimee Feinberg-Danielli, the goalkeeper for Cambridge FC in this year’s Waikato division 2. She showed such promise in her first season of senior football she was drafted into the regional squad for last weekend’s 2-2 draw againt Central in Palmerston North. Meanwhile, a new award to recognise team achievement at Cambridge FC has been won by the club’s U-12 WaiBOP Federation J-League team. The award is open to all teams at the club and will be presented

Former All Whites coach Ricki Herbert - now Cambridge Technical Director - gave his seal approval to this lune up, Cambridge’s team of the year.

annually. Receiving the trophy at the club’s Senior Prizegiving, the players were given a standing ovation by more than 80 senior players and supporters. Announcing the award, Cambridge FC’s Technical Director Ricki Herbert said the club’s football committee had wanted to

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recognise special efforts by teams and it was appropriate that it had been won by such a promising youth team. “This is the future of your club,” Herbert said, as the players stepped up to receive their applause. Herbert said the team had looked likely to have “a testing

season” when they prepared to participate in a Waikato/Bay of Plenty-wide competition bringing together the region’s best U-12 players. However, they improved all year and finished second in the J-League. They built on this with a runners-up spot at the prestigious Weir Rose Bowl tournament in October, a competition that has previously seen regional rep teams take part. A week later, they won their age group section at the McCartney Invitational Tournament in Taupo, a competition that draws leading teams from the rest of the country. Herbert said they went unbeaten through the tournament after facing sides from Wellington and Auckland. He praised the efforts of coach Bradley Rea and manager Braedon Makgill. “Keep an eye on this team,” Herbert advised the audience. “There’s some real talent here and we’re looking forward to seeing them develop through to the senior

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Visitors celebrate Country Cup win

Ngongotaha won the 90th playing of the prestigious Country Cup Bowls Tournament at the Cambridge Bowling Club last weekend. Players from Waipā clubs took on teams from Rotorua, Morrinsville, Arapuni, Putaruru, Taupō, Ngongotaha, Hinuera, Rewa, Matamata and Reporoa. Teams from throughout the Waikato and Bay of Plenty take turns at hosting the tournament – this year the task fell to Rotorua Bowling Club. A place in the team of four selected to represent their club is a sought-after honour for bowlers, and competition is known to be tough among the 16 teams taking part in the contest. There were four games played over the day, each one 1 hour 20 minutes long. No team won four games, but six clubs achieved three. On the countback of ends, first place went to Ngongotaha, second to Hinuera, and third place to Putaruru. Ngongotaha players John Hawthorn, Greg Cambridge Bowling Club’s John Payne in Chase, Paul Graham and Cyril Goss accepted the action at last weekend’s tournament. trophy, along with the 90-year pennant and badge.

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Titans down the Lions

Cambridge TVP Titans nailed another strong win in the A Division of the Waikato Lacrosse Women’s Summer Club League at Tamahere Park at the weekend, beating Te Awamutu Sports Lions 20-5. Kaipaki Phoenix also secured their first win, beating their own second team Kaipaki Phoenix Yellow by 22- 5. Defending champions Hamilton-based Suburbs Falcons had a comfortable win against Suburbs Eagles by the same margin. The Men’s Club League started up this week with defending champions Matangi Hillcrest Mustangs showing good form against the Te Awamutu Braves by 13 goals to 4. In the Waikato Intermediate School League winning teams were spread across the regional schools, with the Berkley Hawks, Cambridge Middle School Power and Morrinsville Gold having wins in the Girls A Division. Hautapu/ Kaipaki and Morrinsville had a win each in the Boys Division. Saturday at Tamahere Park was also marked by a visit from the NZ Women’s Lacrosse Team who made the trip to play an invitational Waikato

side team as part of their preparations for the World Lacrosse Women’s World Cup in 2021. The NZBlax are planning to return to the Waikato in December for another warm-up game.

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Lydia Hayden (Cambridge TVP Titans) completed with Te Awamutu Lion Ashley Halse during last weekend’s clash. Photo: Lou Kibby Photography

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School awards

Weekend results from Cambridge High sports team were: Volleyball, Girls A 2 Fraser B 0, Girls A 2 Rototuna Sea Eagles 0, Girls Blue 0 SHGC White 2, Girls Blue 2 Rototuna Falcons 0, Girls White 2 Hillcrest Gold 0, Girls White 0 SHGC Black 2. Ultimate Frisbee, High Flyers 15 HGHS Red 0 Futsal, Junior Boys Blue 4 HBHS Junior Red 8, Junior Boys Navy 5 SJC Red 4. Meanwhile, award winners at the school’s recent sports awards function were: Team of the Year ,CHS Track Cycling Team; Coach of Year, Colin Dixon and Cam Karwowksi; Outstanding Contribution to sport as a coach, Shane Rose; Sports Director’s Cup, John McDonnell; Sir Mark Todd award, Jack Carswell; Gordon Cup, Hinewai Knowles; Argyle Cup, William Crofskey; Good sorts, Anna Bodle.

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Mienie wins Nautical, but nice… Waipā powerlifter Doug Mienie, pictured, has qualified for the World Masters and Oceania Championships after winning the New Zealand title – and setting a national record in Auckland last weekend. Mienie, from Cambridge, has represented New Zealand in judo, bodybuilding and powerlifting and competes in the 80-plus year group. He beat off the challenges of four other veterans. He will have an added incentive at the national and Oceania champs – they are to be held in his hometown.

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Hautapu won the Waikato men’s premier sevens competition held at Hamilton Marist on Saturday. Hautapu went through their pool round unbeaten then came across a very determined Te Awamutu side in the semifinal and they made the red and whites work hard for any points before emerging comfortable winners. Coach Steve Miln had the luxury of a full house of fit players for the final which saw Hautapu beat Melvilles. The club’s Colts also reached the final of their division.

Sue McKenzie and Deb Robinson came out on top in the handicap section.

Tauranga has won the annual Great Boat Race - contests by Tauranga and Cambridge Bridge Clubs for the past three years. For the past 3 years Cambridge Bridge Club and Tauranga Bridge Club have competed from their own clubs in a three-session challenge to win the Great Boat Race trophy donated by Michael Neels. Using Zoom, both clubs got full time views of each other’s rooms and passed messages by

holding clipboards up to the webcam. Both sides also had a parade past the camera in their costumes. After three sessions, Tauranga had the wind in their sails and pushed ahead to pass the finishing line in first place. Cambridge’s first pair passed the post was Beth Kingsley and Barb Wilson in sixth place overall out of 37 pairs. In the handicap Deb Robinson and Sue McKenzie came top coming in seventh place in the overall ladder.

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Vets fly high at nationals

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It was champions galore at the 2020 edition of the annual New Zealand Veterans’ and Women’s Motocross Championships near Gore at the weekend. Former national motocross champions, current champions and rising stars all locked handlebars at the two-day event on farmland property at Riversdale, midway between Lumsden and Gore, on Saturday and Sunday and put on a stunning show for the large crowd in attendance. The popular annual event featured many riders who, despite their veteran status, still rate among the sport’s elite, while the female side of the sport that shared the race programme was just as intense. There were several stand-out individuals at the weekend, riders who each

finished their respective campaigns unbeaten on the race track, and these riders were Rangitata’s Eldon McGaw (vets 30-34 years’ class); Masterton’s Johnny Burkhart (vets 35-39 years’ class); Motueka’s Josh Coppins (vets 40-44 years’ class); Cambridge’s Mike Cotter (vets 45-49 years’ class); New Plymouth’s Mitch Rowe (vets 55-59 years’ class); Pukekohe’s Tony Cooksley (vets over-60 years’ class) and Hastings’ rider Halle Cox (junior women 12-16 years’ class). Waipu’s Neil Boniface won the ‘handicapped’ (points earned in race plus the rider’s age) Champion of Champions feature race that wound up the weekend. Motorcycling New Zealand president Noel May was a spectator at the event and said the weekend was “perfect in so many ways”.

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“I was really impressed by the number of people who travelled so far to be here and they were all just glowing about how well the event was run. Host Gore And District Motorcycle Club president Brendon Stevens said the venue on Peter and Sue Dale’s property was “dry and dusty on day one, but welcome rain overnight made it perfect for Sunday”. “It was great racing until the final race to decide podium positions in many classes. Some of the South Islanders were familiar with the track, but for most riders it was fresh and everyone enjoyed it.”

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Presidential Jewel trumps in

A refreshed Presidential Jewel made an impressive return to Cambridge Raceway on Friday night when taking out the Loveridge Enterprise Builders Handicap Trot (2700m). The Roger Villiger-trained sevenyear-old began well from the 20m mark and driver Joshua Dickie sent the mare forward off a sedate pace to take an early lead before handing up to Horace Horse. Horace Horse began to tire with two furlongs to go and Dickie was able to extricate Presidential Jewel from the trail and chase down race favourite Delson to win by 1-3/4 lengths. Villiger was in awe of the win and said he wasn’t expecting to witness such a dominant victory fresh-up from the mare. “It was impressive that’s for sure,” he said. “Fresh up you never quite know but she has always raced well in that

state before. You always go in hoping, but I didn’t quite expect that.” Villger was also full of praise for Dickie’s performance in the cart. “It was aided by a perfect drive,” Villiger said. “He popped around to the front when there wasn’t a huge amount of pace on and handed up. “Things got a bit ugly there at the quarter but he got around that horse (Horace Horse). I thought if she ran second to the other guy (Delson) it would be a good run first-up, but she just proved to be too good on the night.” While pleased with the win, Villiger had admiration for Delson’s effort from the 45m mark. “To be fair, Delson did do a fair bit of work in the race and he was off 45m. He ran a great race, you can take nothing away from his effort.” Villiger said he elected to send Presidential Jewel for a break two

months ago after sub-par performances in a couple of junior driver races. “Things just went a little bit awry,” he said. “She won really well at Auckland with a similar run (as Friday night) and then she went to a couple of boys races and we tried to get a free win and things just didn’t go to plan. “We gave her a let-up and she appears to have come back really well.” After Friday’s win Villiger was quick to deflect praise to his off-sider Barry Cullen. “Barry Cullen helps me and he does all the work with her,” Villiger said. “She was a real handful to break-in and there were a few good judges that said they wouldn’t have persevered. “She has just ended up a beautifully mannered mare and it was his perseverance and good horsemanship that has made her what she is.” – Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk

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with our friendly sales teams to the comprehensive guidance and support given by our project managers.” The company offers more than 90 designer plans, ranging from The Kent, a compact 53m2, one-bedroom cutie, through to the The Earlham, an expansive 321m2 executive home boasting five bedrooms, two living areas and triple garaging. “Alternatively, if you’re looking to put your own stamp on your property, we can customise any plan to suit your individual needs and requirements,” John said. Experience Cambridge Homes’ utmost commitment to quality first-hand with a visit to the company’s new Summerset showhome at 13 Webber St, Norfolk Downs. “Our friendly staff will be onsite to answer any questions you may have about the building process,” John said. Call Cambridge Homes’ nationwide sales team on 0508 383 7978. Or contact John to find out more P 027 251 2197 E johnr@cambridgehomes.co.nz

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Designed with luxurious living in mind, Cambridge Homes’ new Summerset showhome in Norfolk Downs exemplifies the company’s commitment to quality and style.

The 228m2 residence, positioned on a 605m2 section, is situated to maximise light and achieve seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A 2.55m stud height throughout, elevated to 2.7m in the central living and kitchen areas, combines with a clean colour palette to create a bright, open, airy feel. At the hub of the home, a spacious openplan kitchen, dining and family area offers plenty of room to kick back and relax in at the end of the day. This flows beautifully through a three-door stacker slider onto an expansive 8mx6m picture-framed Kwila

hardwood deck, with the surrounding lawn kept lush by pop-up sprinklers that can be controlled by a smartphone or iPad. Back inside, a stylish chef’s kitchen by Mastercraft features engineered stone benchtops, sleek Bosch appliances and an adjoining walk-in pantry, with a bulkhead feature and white subway tiles completing the contemporary look. At the centre of the home, a midgallery foyer provides plenty of room to manoeuvre around the separate powder room and the main bathroom, which boasts a back-to-wall bath, shower, wallhung vanity and waterproof Neptune PVC laminate floor. Leading off this area are three double bedrooms, each with their own wardrobe, while a fourth, super roomy master

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“In coming back home we always said we would do it with a forward-thinking mindset and do the things we’d been wanting to do for a long time,” he said. “I’d been looking at lots of different opportunities and Cambridge Homes was the best. The quality of the brand was what attracted me and the icing on the cake has been getting to know (company owners) Tim and Peter Santner. They’re awesome people.” John’s key responsibilities in the new role are looking after the company’s brand, business and clients. He took over in July after the Covid-19 lockdown, admitting it was a “very bold move”. “A lot of people were saying what are you doing, we don’t know what’s going to happen. But after a lot of deep thought I came to the conclusion that we’ve never really known with certainty what’s happening in the future; what we do know is what we can do now, being the best we can be. It was a bold move...but it’s an adventure and it’s an opportunity to get out of your comfort zone. In uncertainty there is so much opportunity.” So far, he is particularly enjoying the people aspect of the business. “It feels like a privilege to be in amongst

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people who are considering their dreams of their new houses,” he said. “Being able to be with them through that process of imagining what can be, I love that kind of thing. It’s great helping people bring their dreams to reality.” John thanked and acknowledged previous franchise owners Paul Frecklington and his daughter Kate for their contributions to the business, and to the loyal contractors and suppliers who continue to contribute to Cambridge Homes’ ongoing success.

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Rooks take flight

Canny rooks appear to have got wind of tip offs by landowners. After requesting rook sightings in September, right on breeding season, seven rookeries were reported to the council. Waikato Regional Council biosecurity officer Andrew McConnell said five of those rookeries had since been abandoned, and he wants to hear from any landowners who see the invasive pests on their property. “The season seems to be a later this year so there is a chance they still may breed.” The two other rookeries have been subject to council “control”. In the Waikato, rook populations are found in Te PoiMatamata, Cambridge and Hamilton and Mangakino to Taupō. The birds tend to build nests in pine or eucalyptus trees. Rooks are one of the most destructive farm production pest birds in the world. They feed on newly sown crops and destroy paddocks by tearing them up in search for grubs. “A large rook population can completely destroy entire paddocks. It’s definitely not something we want to be seeing here in our region,” Andrew McConnell said. Like many pests in New Zealand, they were introduced to control species which were considered pests. They came in the 1860s and the largest colony found in New Zealand was nearly 1000 nests. It is thought the Waikato population is now under 50. “It’s a bit like looking for a needle in a haystack for them, which is why we need landowners to give us a call when they see rooks” says Mr McConnell. “They’re also very wary so it’s important that landowners contact us if they see them rather than try get rid of them themselves. We don’t want to scare them; it becomes tricky locating rooks once they have been spooked.” Last year, five rookeries were found and controlled: three in Mangakino and two in Matamata.

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Milking it: change afoot As Fonterra executives declare New Zealand bovine milk production has reached capacity the country’s $20 millon sheep milk industry is looking to move into a higher gear. The capacity comments were made in Masterton at Fonterra’ annual meeting on Thursday. Chairman John Monahan and Chief Executive Miles Hurrell said the country had reached its capacity, and farmers were told they could expect more income for their product in future. The biggest sheep milk players in New Zealand are Maui Sheep Milk and Sprng Sheep. Both companies are Waikato based and anticipate a rise in global demand for sheep milk over the next five years. Maui Sheep Milk held information session days at Lake Karapiro last month and Spring Sheep staged an open day last week at Tauwhare, south of Hamilton. The farm, run by Spring Sheep, was converted to sheep in 2017 after previously being a bovine farm. The events were aimed at attracting more farmers into the sheep business. The companies both have their product processed at the Waikato Innovation Park

at Ruakura. A report prepared by the New Zealand Food Innovation Network suggest high value products could lift the industry’s economic contribution to $250m in four years’ time. Miles Hurrell, in his report, covered capacity – and also made mention of the work carried out at Fonterra’s Te Awamutu plant which had moved from coal to wood

pellets. In terms of taking steps towards interconnected goals of Healthy People, Healthy Environment and Healthy Business “we already have some good runs on the board,” he said. He told the meeting to achieve its goals “we needed to drop our volume-based ambition and follow a strategy that was all about creating value.

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BUSINESS SHOWCASE

Jackson Contracting moves into Cambridge Agricultural and haulage contracting business Jackson Contracting (JCL) is excited to announce its expansion into Cambridge, following its purchase of Matangi-based company Regal Agriculture. “We’ve always done some work in and around Cambridge, so purchasing Regal Agriculture was a fantastic opportunity to deepen our commitment to the area,” said director and co-owner Jeremy Rothery. “We’re really looking forward to working with local farmers and land owners to help them get the absolute best out of their agribusinesses.” Based near Tauhei between Morrinsville and Gordonton, Jackson Contracting is all about working around farmers’ needs. The business

was originally started by farmers for farmers, and that ethos still remains today. JCL operates across the Waikato and offers full grass and maize silage services, ground cultivations, bulk grass silage with loader wagons or their forage harvester, baling and wrapping (round, square and conventional) and maize harvesting with yield information and mapping. It can also help with truck and trailer bulk cartage, hiab cartage, agrichemical spraying as well as supplying grass and maize silage. “We have a policy of keeping our equipment up to date with the latest technology so that the work we are doing can be carried out to the highest standard,” Jeremy said. “Among our fleet we run 2 Kuhn combination round balers as we believe nothing makes a better bale as well as 2 Strautmann loader wagons for highly cost effective

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“It’s highly challenging and every season’s different; you’ve got different sets of issues, mainly around the weather, what people want to achieve and the unpredictability of the workload,” he said.

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“Our experienced and well trained operators understand the industry, and we keep in touch with all of our customers on a regular basis to understand their individual needs and tailor our service to meet their requirements. This means we can offer more appropriate solutions and bring new ideas and technology – and even some old ones to help improve production and systems.” Jeremy thrives on the excitement of working in a complex and unpredictable industry.

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Highly focused on creating clear and open communication channels with customers, Jeremy and his fellow co-owner Kevin Barr are committed to putting the farmer first. “I’d like to think people feel we’re a safe pair of hands and if they’re

working with us they’ll get looked after,” Jeremy said. “If a farmer comes to us and says they want to grow 10 hectares of maize then they’ve got spraying out to do, they’ve got grass silage to take off and then they’ve got cultivations, so it’s a project. We need to put our preparation work into it and see that all those target dates are met for him or her. We look after every single customer, whether they’re growing two hectares of maize or 200 hectares, to make sure all their goals are achieved.” JCL is grateful for the support it receives from Waikato businesses, including farm machinery supplier Norwood Morrinsville and fuel supplier K&L Distributors Ltd. Jackson Contracting welcomes all inquiries, so give the friendly team a call today on (07) 887 6688 or email jeremy@jcl.co.nz and find out how JCL can help your business.

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THE JACKSON CONTRACTING TEAM

Investing in local people Jackson Contracting is fully committed to investing in its staff to ensure they can achieve their career goals and aspirations as well as offering a premium service to JCL’s customers. This saw the company turn a problem into an opportunity this year, after Covid-19 severed the supply of overseas workers to New Zealand’s agricultural contracting industry. “Covid-19 has brought a whole set of new challenges to all businesses, which does take its toll and we certainly have not been immune to

that,” director and co-owner Jeremy Rothery said. “But these are the challenges that we are keen to learn and draw from to keep our business and service moving forward into the future.” Jeremy said the agricultural contracting industry had always looked to Europe to fulfill its labour requirements. “But we recognised during lockdown that it was quite likely the borders would be closed and we wouldn’t be able to bring over staff from overseas as we’ve traditionally done. “We saw an opportunity to invest in local people and create some great career opportunities for kiwis.” Over winter the company sourced two local apprentices and worked with agricultural industry training organisation Ag Drive to help them complete foundation courses and on-the-job training in preparation for

the spring season. “There’s been a lot of time and resource put into it, but we’re working with some very good people who are developing their skills as a result,” Jeremy said. “We’re passionate about getting people into the industry, because a lot of the machinery we use is high-tech and there’s a high skill level required to operate it. “So we are focusing very heavily on investing in people so they can get the most out of the equipment.” Jeremy is “really keen to promote operating agricultural machinery as an exciting and rewarding career path”. “It is a skilled occupation and there are a lot of opportunities that come with working in the business or in the industry,” he said. “JCL has always put a heavy emphasis

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Farmers share Labour’s sustainability vision; it’s a question of how best to achieve it By Andrew Hoggard, President Federated Farmers of NZ

We can pick over the what-ifs and whys of the election results till the cows come home but the fact is, the people have spoken. Now we all need to get on with it and seek the best for New Zealand and New Zealanders. Congratulations to Labour; it was a very comprehensive victory. It was particularly pleasing to see existing MPs such as Jo Luxton, Kiri Allan, and Kieran McAnulty do well in provincial seats as well as some others with a strong rural background becoming MPs. They have been positively engaged with Federated Farmers and farmers over the last three years, gaining significant respect from the primary sector. If they are rewarded with more responsibilities this is likely to strengthen the voice of rural communities within government. There have been a number of significant “casualties” from the vote. Our commiserations and thanks for all of those who sought office and missed out. It’s no small undertaking to

represent a community in Parliament. I’d especially like to single out NZ First agriculture spokesperson Mark Patterson, who put his heart and soul into working for rural New Zealand. So, what does the election result mean for farmers and Federated Farmers? Firstly, it’s important to remember that we have increasing demand from overseas for our agricultural products, we have world-leading environmental sustainability for our production, on top of no government subsidies. We have a fantastic story to tell. For most of 2020 and for each of the next few years there will be a $10 billion-plus hole in the economy left by disruption to international tourism. The primary industries will be key to export earnings and our ability to start paying back some of the billions borrowed during the pandemic response. Those simple facts mean the incoming government will need to be pragmatic around how they proceed. They need the primary sector to be prospering, not bunkering

down for three years. Federated Farmers is committed to a positive working relationship with the new administration. We share the vision for sustainability and environmental stewardship, now we have to work together to find the best and most practical way to achieve it. Saturday’s election result has given the Labour Party opportunity to work with farmers from the ground up, catchment by catchment, not with blanket rules that don’t take account of the particular topography, geography and production characteristics of different districts. Our message to Jacinda Ardern and her new Cabinet is that the more your government is able to minimise disruption to farmers’ livelihoods through smart and targeted regulations, or indeed staying out of it and letting current sustainability momentum continue, the better placed we will be to support regional economies and the national economy. Significant changes, not mere tinkering, will be

required if the freshwater regulations are to be fit for purpose and are to achieve the environmental improvements we all seek, in a way that enables the primary sector to prosper. Federated Farmers’ two other top priorities are sensible policies to do with the RMA and climate change. We seek a complete overhaul of the cumbersome and costly Resource Management Act, but with retention of the ‘effectsbased’ ethos, and the requirement to balance economic as well as environmental, social and cultural wellbeings. Regional and District Plans should provide a smoother and less expensive pathway for activities to occur, with any requirements for resource consent to be better aligned with the scale of the activity’s potential environmental impact. Given that both main parties signalled a desire to completely replace the RMA, then hopefully we will see action and maybe even bi-partisan action here. We also want to see progress – but also recognition of the

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Thirty-five flax plants have been replanted at Lake Ruatuna as part of a project to establish a nursery for the sought-after weaving material. The flax, from 11 different varieties, are significant to Māori weavers and have been moved from a private property on the outskirts the Hamilton. The specimens – ruahine, whareongaonga, wharariki, tūtaewheke, taiore, atarau, wharanui and tukura - were from the collection of weaver Penney Cameron, who had obtained them over several years. Kohunga specimens were also provided by weaver Janaya Christie. Living Water staff approached Penny Cameron for assistance to develop the pā harakeke – a garden-style selection of flax varieties for use in weaving - at Lake Ruatuna, where several agencies are involved in a long-term ecological restoration. Lake Ruatuna, near Ōhaupō, is an important site for the Department of Conservation’s Living Water partnership with Fonterra. Several several trials are underway to determine how farmers can implement measures to limit their impact on waterways near their properties. Dion Patterson, Senior Biodiversity Ranger for Doc, says introducing rare flax varieties to the Lake Ruatuna Living Water project had always been part of the plan after a visit by weavers from Ngāti Apakura. “A key part of our work at Lake Ruatuna is mātauranga Māori – put simply, ensuring Māori knowledge and culture is reflected at this site – and the craft of weaving and cultivating the materials is a vital part of that,” he says. Living Water and its partners have spent the last year preparing the site, aware of the cultural significance of moving prized flax

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Penney Cameron and her husband Rob planting flax at Lake Ruatuna. Please credit to Dion Patterson, Department of Conservation. species. Work has involved the removal of introduced pest plant species, creation of a walking track, and contouring of the area for the pā harakeke. Ngāti Apakura representatives and Penney Cameron were present when tehe plates were moved and replanted. “We were very pleased to reach this milestone. There was some real excitement about this work – everyone involved could sense it was the culmination of a lot of effort, planning and relationship building,” Dion Patterson says. The flaxes planted are small cuttings – less than 1 metre tall – and will take several years to grow to a size when they can be harvested for weaving or be divided and

planted elsewhere to sustain the varieties. “These flaxes aren’t fast-growing varieties,” Dion Patterson says. “And although the wetland is a suitable environment for these flaxes generally, several varieties aren’t widely found in the Waikato.” Penney Cameron says the flaxes were originally obtained from the National New Zealand Flax Collection - Te Kohinga Harakeke o Aotearoa - at Manaaki Whenua’s Lincoln site. The varieties were originally from the Renee Orchiston collection, which was compiled over several decades before it was put into the care of Manaaki Whenua. “It’s great we’ve been able to get some into the soil at Lake Ruatuna,” she says.

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One variety, wharanui, has its origins in Te Urewera, and is an uncommon golden colour. It was Tūhoe’s preferred flax for wraps used for keeping babies and young children warm. “This flax is growing beyond its usual mountain habitat, so it will be particularly interesting to see how it takes to the different conditions at Lake Ruatuna – it’s my favourite, and I’m very keen to see how it goes,” Penney Cameron says. Ngāti Apakura’s Rama Kete – a highly regarded weaver and tutor who taught at Wintec– was contacted by Manaaki Whenua’s Mahuru Wilcox to contribute advice and guidance. Rama Kete says one of the major bonuses of the site is it ensures student weavers at Te Wananga o Aotearoa have easy access to a range of resources, all in one location. “I just looked at it from a weaver’s point of view,” she says. “We’ve ticked a lot of boxes with Lake Ruatuna – there’s heaps of space, the access is easy, and the weavers can obtain their materials at the site and start weaving right there at the campsite.” Rama Kete says the weavers will need to be patient while they wait for the plants to mature. Several tree species significant to Māori medicine have also been planted as part of the work. It is intended to develop an education trail at the site so visitors can learn about the importance of these plant and tree species for matauāranga Māori. Work at Lake Ruatuna is often undertaken by people serving community sentences with the Department of Corrections, through the Good to Grow partnership with DOC. Sections of land at the site are owned by Waipa District Council.

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Fonterra has gone into bat for one of New Zealand’s two native land mammals. Long-tailed bats (pekapeka) are ‘nationally critical’ - the same status as the Kākapo – and are found in several spots around Waikato and Waipā, including in blue gums on the company owned Buxton farm in Fencourt Rd near Cambridge. Company teams have consulted with local stakeholders including mana whenua Ngāti Hauā and Ngāti Korokī Kahukura, Waikato Regional Council and the Department of Conservation on how best to protect and enhance their habitat. The project includes an animal pest control plan to help the breeding success of the bat population. Funding received from the Sustainable Catchments programme will see around 4000 native trees planted during community planting days planned for 2021. The old Buxton farm dairy shed will be converted into a native plant nursery. It is hoped the nursery will produce up to 100,000 plants a year – which will be used on Fonterra farms or sold externally. Fonterra Central North Island Farm Operations Manager Doug Dibley says the restoration project will ensure the area on Buxton farm, which has now been declared ecologically significant by the Waikato Regional Council, maintains its indigenous biodiversity. “The team is really looking forward to getting involved and working with others in the community to help save

the native bats, it’s important that we protect and enhance the area around the blue gum trees that they call home.” Fonterra says the project to help save the pekapeka is a demonstration of its commitment to sustainability.

It says 79% of New Zealand’s native land vertebrates have been classified as threatened with or at risk of extinction. The nursery will be formally opened with a blessing by Ngati Haua early next month.

The pekapeka is one of two native bats surviving in New Zealand. Photo: Department of Conservation

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2020

It’s biosecurity to the rescue By David Hayes, President, Federated Farmers Wairarapa

The discovery of a new cluster of Mycoplasma bovis in Canterbury is a reminder our battle to eliminate this cattle disease is ongoing. On the positive side, the latest infections show our monitoring systems are working. MPI’s Mycoplasma bovis programme director Stuart Anderson has said the number of cases are still well within what had been forecast. We’re now two and a half years into the ambitious campaign to eliminate M. bovis from our shores. If we can achieve it, it will be a world first. For me, the campaign has echoes of our success in the face of another serious threat to a significant primary industry. A decade ago, I was working at MPI and the kiwifruit disease PSA was discovered in New Zealand orchards. Earlier this month I was delighted to be at Zespri’s headquarters in Mt Maunganui together with others involved in the PSA response and recovery efforts to mark the 10th anniversary of the launch of our offensive against that scourge. Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa) showed us how important biosecurity is to agriculture in New Zealand. The introduction of PSA into New Zealand and the devastating effects it had on Hort 16 a - the gold kiwifruit at that time were catastrophic. However, the PSA response also showed how resilient agriculture, and in this case the kiwifruit industry, can be. Farming and agriculture in New Zealand have faced many challenges and crises over the years. Mycoplasma Bovis and PSA won’t be the last, but the resilience created through experience and sharing knowledge across sectors can be of tremendous benefits. With government and industry continuing the current resolve and diligence in the face of M. bovis, I look forward to a future celebration when we can say we also didn’t let that disease beat us.

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Strong interest in sheep switch COUNTRYLIFE

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More than 500 visitors attended last week’s Spring Sheep Milk Company open day at its Tauwhare Road farm. The day was designed to give the public and prospective sheep milk farmers an insight into the rising dairy sheep industry and a taste of sheep milk coffee. They saw how Spring Sheep’s pasturebased farm model of converting dairy cow farms to dairy sheep was delivering growing returns for farmers. Chief Operating Officer Nick Hammond and General Manager - Milk Supply Thomas Macdonald explained how Spring Sheep was entering the scale-up phase by growing supply and demand, and introducing its Zealandia dairy sheep breeding line to operations. “Sheep milking represents an exciting

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opportunity to reduce environmental impact a strategic move to ensure a sustainable while creating an economically viable business. farming model,” Nick Hammond said. Following Zespri’s Kiwifruit model, Spring That point was supported by Spring Sheep’s Sheep is focused on creating demand from supplier farmers who, together in a panel multiple customer bases before adding discussion, shared their experiences milking supplier farms. sheep. The chairman of the New Zealand Primary Among them were Rhys Darby – whose Sector Council and Former Zespri chief dairy cow farm has seen the addition of executive Lain Jager, and Alibaba Country dairy sheep – and Matthew and Katherine Manager, New Zealand, Pier Smulders Spataro – who have recently converted their joined the presentations to share how Te Awamutu family farm from cow to sheep Spring Sheep was positioned to take New dairy. Zealand sheep milk to the world. Spring Sheep hopes those stories will Following the formalities, it was the sheep inspire other farmers to come on board as a who stole the show as the milking parlour supplier. opened for farm manager Felicity Cameron J LANGSFORD-N&G / DL BROCHURE Nick Hammond said they were looking to demonstrate how eager her 800 ewes Lain Jager, was among the speakers at the to expand from seven farms to 11 next were to be milked. open day last weekend Side A Side B season. He said limited availability was

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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2020 Great Little Farm, Only 2 Minutes’ To Town SET SALE DATE 4.00 pm Tuesday 24th November 2020. Only two minutes drive to the friendly town of Matamata, this 4.325 ha lifestyle block is set up for the equestrian enthusiast with all the infrastructure in place. Horse walker, day yards, stables, round yard and fitness track - what more could you want? Oh, and let’s not forget the 2-bay open barn that’s working well for rearing calves. The property is well fenced, has good bore water, along with town water at the gate. Established plantings offer shelter and good hedging to 3 sides of the property still allowing uninterrupted views to the Kaimai ranges. The home and stables are set at the back of the property offering a safe environment for children and the fur babies. The 3 bedroom home has a spacious living/ dining area which opens onto the north facing deck where you can sit with a coffee or wine and watch your horses grazing happily. The open plan kitchen has everything you need and to top it off the home offers you a master bedroom with ½ ensuite, 2 double bedrooms and an office space. There is a great opportunity here to add your own finishing touches.

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HAPPY HORSES AND COOL CATTLE SET SALE DATE 4:00 pm Monday 16th November 2020 With an asking price at Rating Valuation come and discover this affordable 13.9311ha lifestyle block which is only 5 minutes’ drive to the bustling and growing town of Matamata. Be inspired by the awesome Kaimai Ranges which form the backdrop to this easy, gently rolling to flat pasture land. Bring the horses, the calves and the cattle to fatten under the shade of the abundant trees. Of course you will need sheds for the animals and toys and there are plenty to choose from including a modern 4 bay lockable, a 4 bay stable block and a hay-barn; to mention a few. There are two road entrances, one to the home and farm a second wide entrance with easy truck turn around on the opposite side of the road, for the farm. The family will thank you for the spacious, comfortable, brick home which is currently configured in 4 bedrooms plus an office. The fourth large bedroom could be used as a second living area for games, TV, or as a rumpus room for the children.

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- Nice road appeal reflects a private, secure setting. - Three bedroom with full length veranda - ideal covered retreat for BBQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and entertainment. - Lock-up garage and fully fenced section with plenty of lawn for family to play. Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 26th November, by 4.00 pm

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- Cleverly designed family home, where the little things count. - Enjoy seasonal fruit galore on this 1310m2 (more or less) section. - Irresistible heated salt water pool & covered entertainment area. Design features include: ducted air conditioning, Induction cook top, smeg appliances, office plus handy computer nook, the girls lounge and attic storage. Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 26th November, by 4.00 pm

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This quality five-bedroom, three-bathroom, 264m2 home in the prime established Cowley Drive, feels like it is set within a magic private country estate. The 3070m2 (approx) established property features a high-end kitchen, pool, separate office building and an outside games room which is an ideal spot from which to watch cricket on the lawn. This extraordinary property offers the charm of country living without the travel and has to be seen to be fully appreciated. Vendors are motivated. For more information and to view privately, call Rachael Seavill on 027 722 4235.

DEADLINE SALE: Closes 4pm, Tuesday November 24th at the office of Cambridge Real Estate, 47 Alpha Street (unless sold prior)

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ADDRESS: 9 COWLEY DRIVE

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Situated down a private drive sits an elegant contemporary home, built in imported French brick with uninterrupted views over the prestigious Cambridge Park Oval. Even though the property sits on a professionally landscaped low maintenance site, it is a sizeable 273m2 home giving you ample space that creates your own little oasis. There is an impressive outside entrance way and as you step into the glass entry your eyes are drawn to the openness of this house, looking out to the park and green spaces. Downstairs are three double bedrooms (separate bathroom between two and an ensuite for the master bedroom). An extra bedroom or family room is upstairs, along with another hobby room or second living, allowing plenty of options. For more information contact Greg or Raewyn Price on 021 043 4555 or 021 161 7247.

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3  2 g 2  1 V 2

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Situated in popular St Kilda eco-estate with walkways, kindergarten, playground and cafe all within walking distance, this immaculate property comprises spacious open plan and private landscaped courtyard with louvre roof. Carpeted double garage & workshop. Beautifully landscaped gardens including four large raised vege boxes. At the rear of the property is a large greenbelt/nature reserve.

AUCTION 12pm, 2 December 2020. 1010 Victoria St, Hamilton (unless sold prior)

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A 2005 executive residence with modern design, super close to high school, easy access to expressway & town centre, all making this a standout investment. The easy flowing layout provides plenty of space for everyone, with seamless flow to outdoor living areas. Three-car garaging & oodles of off-street parking. Low maintenance garden on 790m². Come and view! Motivated vendor! AIMEE BELTON Mob 021 0277 2426 E aimee.belton@lugtons.co.nz

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AUCTION 12pm, 25 November 2020. 1010 Victoria St, Hamilton (unless sold prior)

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4  3 g 2  1 V 2

29 Saffron Street, Cambridge

Suitable for extended family living, dual tenancy, or work from home situation. Right from the start as a Cambridge Homes showhome, featuring spacious formal & informal living areas and internal double garaging. Double insulated sound proofed studio with additional third bathroom. Private fenced rear garden with organic fruit trees and the added bonus of only a short stroll to Cambridge High.

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4  2 g 2  2

Immaculate Cambridge Park home on manicured 655m² close to The Oval, Leamington Village & Cambridge CBD. Ideal lock-up-and-leave, with 14-metre gated parking pad for motorhome, caravan, boat. Open-plan living flows to huge covered entertainment area with outdoor fire. Separate lounge, walk-in pantry, ensuite, two heat pumps, continuous gas hot water. Internal double garage.

DEADLINE SALE 4pm, 26 November 2020. 34 Victoria St, Cambridge (unless sold prior)

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3  1 g 1  1

Calling first home or rental buyers! A very tidy family home, set back from the street on a landscaped, fenced & gated 785m² section. Conveniently located opposite the greenbelt, a short drive to the Cambridge town centre and Leamington Village shops. Kitchen/dining area, spacious lounge & large northfacing verandah & private patio. 25m² garage/workshop. Don't miss this one!

Saturday 1.00 - 2.00pm Sunday 1.00 - 2.00pm

4  2 g 3  3

12 Norfolk Drive, Cambridge

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16A Shelley Street, Cambridge

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3  1 g 1  1

14A Bracken Street, Cambridge Three-bedroom home built in 2004. Internal garaging, set on a private 538m² fully fenced, flat section. Ideal for retirees (lock and leave), first home buyers or investors. Spacious open plan living, excellent kitchen. The cosy conservatory offers another place to relax. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity. Should be first on your viewing list. LIM report available.

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34 Richmond Street, Cambridge

3  1 g 1  2 7A Dick Street, Cambridge

Negotiation This brick home is in a quiet Cambridge East location, it is a must view! Separate kitchen with plenty of storage, open plan dining/lounge with French doors to a paved outdoor area & good sized double garaging plus extra parking. Close to the Greenbelt & very handy to schooling. VIEW By Appointment MICHELLE KERGOZOU Mob 027 699 0410 lugtons.co.nz/CA16450

READY ON RICHMOND

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3  1 g 1  1 2 Corrielea Crescent, Cambridge

$799,000 Set back from the street and beautifully located to capture the sun, the threebedroom brick & steel tile home features a kitchen/dining area opening to a private rear patio and garden, spacious light and bright living room, family bathroom with bath and separate shower. VIEW Sat & Sun 11.30am - 12.15pm TONY MILLS Mob 021 35 34 34 lugtons.co.nz/CA16425

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6  3 g 2  2

$835,000 Start with a three-bedroom house on 900m² in Cambridge East. Plus, attached room with ensuite and separate entrance. Then, a 70m² two-bedroom cottage, perfect for extended family or Airbnb. Also, huge garaging and parking. Whatever you want it to be! VIEW Sat & Sun 2.00 - 2.30pm TONY MILLS Mob 021 35 34 34 lugtons.co.nz/CA16280

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lot around New Zealand and bought a lot of seafood that was very averagely cooked and well overpriced. I just got sick of that and decided that I could cook it better … then came the boat idea. “I decided to turn a 17foot trailer boat into a food truck/food boat and serve fresh seafood. Two weeks prior to the first lockdown, I purchased a boat on a trailer for $350. I had next to no money, so the build was on a complete shoestring budget. I documented the work I did to the boat over three months, completed the boat and launched a video on Facebook. That went viral and the rest is history.” Karim said the demand has grown rapidly. “We’re about to launch our third vessel … we’ve been in business only seven weeks and have already expanded to nine staff. Still, we can’t keep up.” Providing entertainment for the first time this year is Kihikihi band, Rowdy’s Rose. They are a husband and wife duo – Rosie and Blair Shaw - who play a wide range of acoustic music, with influences of country rock and folk featuring in their sets. They will play throughout the fair. The fair is Te Awamutu i-Site’s main annual fundraiser; it is a real community event, with various service clubs and groups offering support. I-Site is offering a ‘cashout’ option for visitors who want to make purchases from stallholders who don’t have Eftpos facilities. The fair runs from 9am to 2pm.

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RAINA, Charlie Aiteina Adam – Charlie died on October 20, 2020, at his home in Auckland with his partner, Wally and her family at his side. Born January 26, 1989. He was the dearly loved eldest son of Ross Raina and Tania Rose, and the brother of Bobby-Rei Raina. Charlie was much loved and is sadly missed by Ross and Kerry Raina (Cambridge), Tania Rose and partner (Australia). “He fought to stay but lost the battle”. A private cremation service has taken place. STEWART, Grant Forbes – Quietly passed away at Waikato Hospital on Wednesday, 4th November 2020. Aged 56 years. Dearly loved son and stepson of Ann & Dick Thompson, and son of Robin Stewart. Closest friend and twin brother to Brett Stewart, brother of Jannene Alexander and Andrea Chapman. At Grant's request a private cremation has taken place. All communications to the Stewart Family, c/-, 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge, 3434.

THOMAS, Iris Doreen – Passed away on Friday, 6th November 2020. Aged 87 years. Eldest daughter of the late Violet & Raymond Stites. Loved sister of Betty Busst. Dear auntie of Wayne, Graeme and the late Ian. Great-Auntie of Daniel and Zayden. “Memories are forever”

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CAMBRIDGE OPEN HOMES BAYLEYS Saturday 14 November 144 Grasslands Drive Auction Sunday 15 November 144 Grasslands Drive Auction 3 Libby Crescent Auction

11.00-11.45am 11.00-11.45am 2.00-2.30pm

CAMBRIDGE REAL ESTATE Saturday 14 November 4/7 Anzac Street Deadline Sale 11.00-11.45am 41 Pengover Avenue $1,195,000 12.00-12.45pm 9 Cowley Drive Deadline Sale 12.30-1.15pm 48 Princes Street PBN 1.00-1.30pm Sunday 15 November 45 Ellicott Road PBN 10.45-11.30am 44 Dominion Avenue PBN 11.00-11.30am 4/7 Anzac Street Deadline Sale 11.00-11.45am 2A Victoria Street PBN 12.00-12.30pm 47 West Thompson St Deadline Sale 12.00-12.45pm 41 Pengover Avenue $1,195,000 12.00-12.45pm 37 Cowley Street PBN 12.15-12.45pm 14 Hall Street Deadline Sale 12.30-1.00pm 9 Cowley Drive Deadline Sale 12.30-1.15pm 491B Bruntwood Road PBN 12.30-1.15pm 48 Princes Street PBN 1.00-1.30pm 11 Kelly Road Deadline Sale 1.00-1.45pm 22 Grace Avenue PBN 1.00-1.45pm 511 Fencourt Road $1,150,000 1.45-2.30pm 15A Kingsley Street $1,149,000 2.00-2.30pm 48B Hamilton Road PBN 2.00-2.45pm Tuesday 17 November 550 Kairangi Road $7,250,000+GST (if any)11.00-12.15pm HARCOURTS Sunday 15 November 23 Cowley Drive PBN 14 Carnachan Street PBN 1212 Maungakawa Road PBN 87 Carlyle Street $807,776 19 Mike Smith Drive Tender 59 Byron Street PBN

10:30-11:00am 11:30-12:00pm 12:45-1:15pm 2:00-2:30pm 2:00-2:45pm 3:00-3:30pm

LJ HOOKER Sunday 15 November 2/180 Burns Street 33a Grey Street 65b Vogel Street 14 Pukerimu Lane 30 Ranby Road LUGTONS Saturday 14 November 51 West Thompson St 7A Dick Street 16A Shelley Street 33 Mike Smith Drive 12 Norfolk Drive 2 Corrielea Crescent Sunday 15 November 51 West Thompson St 7A Dick Street 16A Shelley Street 33 Mike Smith Drive 29 Saffron Street 12 Norfolk Drive 2 Corrielea Crescent MORE RE Saturday 14 November 27 Kingsley St 1 & 2/67 Hall St 82 Shakespeare St 12 Goldsmith St 57 Browning St 7 Pukeko Grove Sunday 15 November 27 Kingsley St 1 & 2/67 Hall St 82 Shakespeare St 12 Goldsmith St 26 Browning St 57 Browning St 3 Bourke St 7 Pukeko Grove

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RENTALS AVAILABLE CAMBRIDGE HEHAN 4 beds, 2 lvgs, 2 bths, 2 gges��$660pw

PBN $799,000 Deadline Sale Auction Auction $835,000

10.30-11.15am 11.30-12.15pm 12.30-1.30pm 1.00-2.00pm 1.30-2.15pm 2.00-2.30pm

THOMPSON 4 beds, 1 lvg, 1 bth, 2 gges��$600pw

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10.30-11.15am 11.30-12.15pm 12.30-1.30pm 1.00-2.00pm 1.15-2.00pm 1.30-2.15pm 2.00-2.30pm

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11.00-11.30am 11.00-11.30am 12.00-12.30pm 12.00-12.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 2.00-2.30pm

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11.00-11.30am 11.00-11.30am 12.00-12.30pm 12.00-12.30pm 12.00-12.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.00-2.00pm 2.00-2.30pm

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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2020

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