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Trust backs College pair
Two Te Awamutu College school leavers have each been awarded $6000 in funding from the David Johnstone Charitable Trust. Nathaniel Short and Brianna Walker were among 21 young men and women to receive support from the trust. Nathaniel will be doing a science degree at Waikato University and Brianna will be at the Waikato Institute of Technology. The Trust, managed by Perpetual Guardian, distributed a total of $126,000 through nine scholarships to students pursuing science degrees at Waikato University, five scholarships to students pursuing teaching degrees at Waikato University and seven scholarships to students pursuing qualifications at the Waikato Institute of Technology. It took the total amount awarded by the Trust over a quarter of a century to more than $3 million in value. “The scholarships are important for a raft of reasons including giving students a sense of significant achievement.” Regional Engagement Manager at Waikato Institute of Technology, Edgar Wilson said. “Especially during these times, the funding support afforded by these scholarships removes some of the monetary pressures off students and their families. “This year we had another very strong group of applicants. Every student considering first year tertiary study in any subject area at Wintec or the University of Waikato in science or teaching should apply for a David Johnstone scholarship. It is a most generous scholarship and one that does significantly support individual students”. The Trust also supports development at the David Johnstone Pukemokemoke Bush Reserve north of Hamilton and Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust in its educational programme with school students, based on the mountain. David Johnstone’s vision was for the Trust to provide financial assistance to deserving students, especially those who might not otherwise have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and make higher academic achievements. The Trust supports Waikato youth in tertiary education in science, engineering, teaching and technology. Meanwhile, Te Awamutu College’s senior prizegiving assembly was held today. Winners – Brianna Walker and Nathanial Short
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The first big ‘come-back’ event by a recently-revived Te Awamutu Rose Society has been an outstanding success. The inaugural Rose Garden Sunday was held on Sunday with a stream of visitors walking through the Te Awamutu Rose Gardens and going through indoor displays at the Burchell Pavilion. Adding to the festive vibe was a display of cars by the Te Awamutu Rod and Custom Club, and a lunchtime performance by the Te Awamutu Brass Band. Diana Jones and her husband Bryan spearheaded the move earlier this year to bring the Te Awamutu Rose Society out of the doldrums. It had been in recess for at least five years, the group having fallen victim to the same plight encountered by many groups and organisations - declining membership. The Jones used to farm dairy in the area. They moved away for a few years before returning to Te Awamutu about three years ago and quickly set about reinvigorating the society.
“We felt that Te Awamutu needed to have an active rose society … we are, after all, known as the Rosetown of New Zealand,” said Diana. “Now that we’re out of lockdown and our membership is growing, our plans are to reintroduce the regular events that were part of the past.” Membership is currently at a healthy 44 and growing. Regular events are planned from now on, including holding an annual rose show, the first of which is likely to be held around November next year. The weekend’s Rose Garden Sunday is a new event, said Diana. “It’s intended to give people an opportunity to wander through the rose gardens, and to look at displays of roses grown by some of our members.” A point of difference this time around were the competitions held by the society. Visitors to the show were invited to pick their favourite rose and best perfumed rose – both in the rose gardens themselves and in the Burchell Pavilion. There was also a special competition for children, where youngsters voted for their favourite rose in the gardens.
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Next doors at war
Lately I have been dealing with neighbours at war again. While it may have made for a great reality TV show; for those living it, it becomes a nightmare. The situation can cause sleeplessness, health issues such as anxiety and for most they tell me a loss of ‘quiet enjoyment of their property.’ The principle of the right to quiet enjoyment of your property simply means being able to enjoy reasonable peace, comfort and privacy, and allowing others to enjoy the same. Tenants have the right to the ‘quiet enjoyment’ of the house they rent. This means the landlord can’t harass the tenant or interfere with their reasonable peace, comfort and privacy. Tenants also need to respect the peace, comfort and privacy of their neighbours or other tenants. The landlord should take any reasonable steps to make sure none of their tenants interfere with each other’s quiet enjoyment. Often the complaints when examined on their own are extremely trivial but when examined in the context of a wider picture they fall into the realm of the Harassment Act 1997. If you are in a dispute with your neighbours, you may be able to apply for a restraining order under the Harassment Act. This is an order from the Court that is enforceable and punishable by a term of imprisonment. Talk to the Citizens Advice Bureau to or go onto the website to see if you meet the grounds for an order and how to obtain one. Other issues that comes to my attention are animals and trees when disputes occur between neighbours. Owners of animals are responsible for adequate fencing. This does not apply to cats. Cats are allowed to trespass and there is little one can do other than to discourage the animal such as products from garden stores. Trees are a complicated issue. You have the right to trim branches and roots back to the boundary fence at your cost. The owner of the tree is liable for any damage caused by the tree. Neighbours at war is a complicated issue and often there is no right answer. The first point of action for any dispute is to try a good old-fashioned conversation. Just talk to your neighbour first to see if they are willing to come to an agreement.
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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.
New village work tagged for 2021 The company behind plans for a new retirement village in Te Awamutu was spurred on by the success of a project just a few minutes’ drive away. The Sanderson Group’s development Manager Nathan Sanderson said that following the “unpresented success” of Tamahere Country Club, the group lodged a private plan to enable a new retirement village to be built “in arguably the most desirable location in Te Awamutu”. The News reported last week that the group had lodged the plan change with the Waipā District Council. Sanderson Group hopes to start work on the new village late next year and have residents living there by mid 2022 Nathan Sanderson said the Group was proposing to bring “one of the finest and most luxurious retirement villages” to Frontier Road in the T2 growth cell. “If the plan change is approved Te Awamutu County Club plans to offer 95 independent living villas, a five star club house and health spa along with a care facility including rest home, hospital and dementia level care. “We have seen unpresented
demand for our Tamahere Village and a number of these residents have come from the Waipā and King Country areas. Following the notification of the private plan change we have already been inundated with new enquiries.”
He said the Group was encouraged by the site, which had “magnificent” views towards Pirongia, was close to Te Awamutu and retail facilities. The village homes will start in “the early $600K bracket”.
“Te Awamutu currently has a limited supply of retirement options and an aging population so we know the demand will be high,” he said. Build, build, build - it’ a boom – see Page 5.
Interest in the Tamahere Country Club, under construction in Airport Rd, has encouraged the Sanderson Group to try the same model in Te Awamutu.
Foodbank wants to say thanks Te Awamutu’s foodbank organisers are so thankful for the support they have had from the community that they want to invite donors for a cuppa. At the end of last month , the Foodbank had distributed 242 food parcels to help 413 adults and 420 children. “While government assistance was received during the Covid 19 Lockdown period, much of the expense involved, approximately $20,000, has been met from cash and food donations made by the Te Awamutu community,” coordinator Ian McLaughlan said. “The Te Awamutu Combined Churches and Community Foodbank want to thank all its donors for their extremely generous support over the past twelve months.” He has invited donors are invited to “drop in for a cup of tea and biscuit” on Friday next week – November 20 - from 2:30pm to 4pm at the Methodist Church Lounge at 261 Bank Street Te Awamutu. “I would like this to be accepted as
a personal invitation to drop in and meet the committee and some of the volunteers who deliver parcels every week.” The work committee undertakes relied on support from the churches, businesses and individuals. “In the past two months there has been a noticeable increase in the demand for food parcels and despite the regular donations received, the food stocks needed to be supplemented by purchases of $500-$600 per month. Traditionally the period, both before and after Christmas is a time of even higher demand and even greater stress is placed on the foodbank resources,” he added. If you want to help the, you can make a cash donation to The Combined Churches and Community Foodbank Account 03 – 1564 – 0023878 – 000. Donations of food can be left at the Foodbank Call Centre, Kainga Aroha Community House, 301 Bank Street, Te Ian McLauhlan says there has been a lift in demand over the last two Awamutu. months.
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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 landuse 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. Longterm 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
Waterboy visit promotes volunteering
By Viv Posselt
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 requiring a little additional festive cheer. Thomas started The WaterBoy in 2016 as a Waikato-wide charity intent on providing youngsters with opportunities to create a better future, initially through participation in
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 Wapa 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.”
sport. He extended its focus to offer Taku Wairua, a personal development programme. “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.” 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. 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. The trees have wishes under them, made by youngsters in care. Linda Linda Roil, and The WaterBoy founder Thomas Nabbs, flanked by Korakonui said those seeking guidance on what gifts to leave can read School students Nicholaas Van Hout and Wyatt Foster, and Knighton the wishes, visit the KINW Facebook page or visit www. Normal School student Quinn Hodgson. kindsinneed.co.nz
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Last Saturday was Hallowe’en, a “fun” day with a commercial imperative, imported from America. I suspect I am not alone in disliking the idea of children, dressed as witches, knocking on doors, threatening something slightly nasty if they don’t receive a treat. When we moved to Te Awamutu, I was delighted to find that the churches combined to provide a Light Party as a safe alternative. It is a pity this event couldn’t take place in 2020. Nevertheless, whether a Light Party or Hallowe’en, we overlook that, in the Christian calendar, November 1 was All Saints Day and November 2 All Souls Day. These two days still have much to offer today. On All Saints Day we remember those who have gone before, whose lives were an influence for good. We all have reason to be grateful to “saints” who have been an example for us. Two women stand out particularly for me. In 1861, Suzanne Aubert arrived in Auckland from France. She soon was a fluent speaker of Māori and made strong links, especially with kuia. In the early 1900s, her community, numbering about 20 sisters, moved to Wellington where they established a soup kitchen, an orphanage, a home for unmarried mothers and a hospital centred at the Home of Compassion. When Mother Aubert died in 1926, all Wellington closed so that people could pay their respects. Today, the soup kitchen in Tory Street and ante-natal classes and a creche in Island Bay are the continuing testament to her work. The second inspirational woman is better known. As a young woman, Dame Whina Cooper found that serving the people of
Hokianga brought her deep fulfilment. When she moved to Auckland, she established the Maori Women’s Welfare League, focusing on improving the living conditions of Māori families. Who can forget the sight of Whina Cooper, aged 80, frail, but passionately articulate, leading the 1975 hikoi to Wellington, to demand justice for her people? In Hebrews, we read that we are surrounded by “a great cloud of witnesses” and that with “our eyes fixed on Jesus”, anything is possible. These two women, surely now in that “cloud of witnesses”, show us what it means to serve a community and not give up in the face of obstacles. While All Saints Day focuses on exemplary lives, All Souls Day relates to personal grief. We remember those close to us who have passed, whom we miss dreadfully. We acknowledge the gap they have left. We wonder if we will ever again feel healed of our present pain. In Lamentations: “My soul is bereft of peace; I have forgotten what happiness is; … but this I call to mind …. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness, o Lord.” Hallowe’en trivialises this time of remembrance. It distracts us from a time when we can give thanks for the lives of “saints” who have influenced us. It has overtaken the time we need to acknowledge our own loss and to support those around us still grieving. We should regret this.
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How to live in peace By Christine Bryant , Liturgist for the Parish of St John
What interesting times we live in now. With a global pandemic, inflated economic markets and unpredictable Governmental elections causing chaos here and overseas, you could be forgiven for having a wee head-spin or feel like you have motionsickness. Speaking directly to the recent elections, the results that have come here in New Zealand and in the United States are the results of a closely monitored democratic process, (although at the time of writing this is being challenged in the good ol’ USA.) What does an election result mean? It means the people have spoken. Whether you like the outcome or not, the outcome is the final result. How can you live in uncertain times and maintain your peace? The Bible says, “I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.” (1 Timothy 2:1-2) What does it mean to pray for kings? It means we should uplift, support, encourage and enable those who have been appointed to the position of head of state of our nation. This does not say, “only if you feel like it”, which means we would do well to follow this instruction. As usual, the Bible shows us the blessing of God that will come because of our obedience; “that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life.” If you want to live in peace, pray for our country’s elected leaders. “But I didn’t vote for her” I hear you say.
Or, in the case of the United States, “how can you pray for that guy?” This is unfruitful thinking and, according to the Bible, will divert you away from living a peaceful life. You may take some comfort from another scripture, found in Romans 13:1; “The authorities that exist have been established by God.” This means God is aware of and involved in the results we see. Not one person is appointed to a position of head of state without His approval. In Daniel 2:21 we read, “He (God) changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.” This says to me that each appointed leader will be judged according to their fruit. It should also be added that I believe they will be judged according to God’s standards, not your preference or comfort. If you’re feeling uncertain or peace is absent, take comfort from the knowledge that God is Sovereign over all appointed leaders. If you’ve voted, then you’ve played your first part in the process. You have registered your vote based on your values and convictions along with your fellow countrymen and the democratic process has gathered the results to elect. However, there’s a second part to play; pray for your appointed leaders, for when you do, God says you will live in peace. Shalom.
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Avantidrome to open doors Waipā leads the way
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
Santa’s waiting for wishes
Despite the topsy-turvy year delivered by Covid-19, Santa’s mailing system is running as usual. NZ Post is again offering Kiwi kids the chance to write to Santa with their Christmas wishes. Teachers keen to receive a postcard from Santa for their classroom should visit the www.nzpost.co.nz/ teacherswritetosanta website to ask for one before next Monday. Children can receive replies in te reo Māori and English. “We love being able to offer kids the magical experience of writing to Santa,” NZ Post General Manager of Consumer Marketing and Brand, Sarah Sandoval said. “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.” Last year NZ Post responded to over 70,000 letters to Santa. NZ Post can send and receive letters to Santa digitally. To make and send a digital postcard, visit www.nzpost.co.nz/ writetosanta. The Freepost address is Santa Claus, c/o Santa’s Workshop, North Pole 0001. The deadline for website requests for personalised delivered postcards from Santa is November 30. From then, online messages received up to 5pm on December 23, will prompt an emailed response. The last day for posting letters to Santa to receive a posted reply is December 8.
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.
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A poet laureate, a storyteller and a musician are saying it with flowers. David Eggleton, the country’s Poet Laureate of Aotearoa, presents his take on Kiwiana alongside stand-up storyteller Steve Thomas. The veterans of the performance poetry scene in New Zealand are touring with musician Richard Wallis. Their Say it with Flowers show has a title inspired by English artist Banksy’s wall image of a youthful, masked flower thrower, flinging a colourful bouquet of flowers. The show will be in Te Awamutu on November 21 – and Cambridge two days earlier. David Eggleton gained attention as part of the punk rock scene, performing on the pub and cafe circuit. A writer and critic, he is the former editor of Landfall magazine. Steve Thomas has performed on the same stage as the Moody Blues and Fairport Convention and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Wallis is a Dunedin-based classical guitarist.
From left: David Eggleton, Richard Wallis and Steve Thomas will Say It With Flowers in Waipā.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2020
THE AGE OF REASON
Can we get a blue-red mix?
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 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 partnerdominated 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
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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 by-pass 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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it away and buy a new one than it is to fix it. And, of course, the manufacturers are happy with that. In fact ‘built-in obsolescence’ is a well-known concept. The people who make the products want to sell as many as possible. Of course they do, you wouldn’t expect a company to limit its potential for profit by selling a product which was built to last - would you? Well, yes I would actually, and some companies do - I’m sure there are a great number of Bose clock radios beeping their owners awake every morning or projecting a trio of shouting idiots direct from a studio in Auckland into the bedroom in the early hours. There’s something about banal nonsense at high volume which makes it impossible even to stay in the same room. So I go downstairs and make the tea. I can see what she’s doing there. Still, I can’t argue with the quality of the radio - and we’ve had it for well over 20 years. Then there’s our Nissan Maxima; it’s getting a bit rattly now but we bought it second hand 13 years ago
and nothing has ever gone wrong with it. On the other hand we do have two nonfunctioning washing machines, a dryer, and several bicycles in storage, as well as computers, iPads, and various phones. Did I mention built-in obsolescence? Speakers, CD, DVD, and video players and more. Of course I plan to dispose of all of these things in the appropriate, environmentally responsible ways, I just haven’t got to it yet. Recent years have seen the rise of the ‘repair café’, places where benevolent old men will repair almost anything with a screwdriver and a bit of gaffer tape. It’s a commendable step in the right direction but will probably not stem the flow of prematurely defunct appliances and products. So when my current pair of glasses falls apart, what to do? Probably best to get the wife to take me shopping.
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An eclectic collection of 109 stalls will sprawl across Selwyn Park on Saturday for the 23rd Te Awamutu Annual Craft Fair. Despite Covid-19 interruptions this year, and registrations for the fair kicking off later than normal, there will be roughly as many stands this year there were in 2019, all of them selling only New Zealand made or assembled products. Organiser Bea Schiller, who is manager at Te Awamutu i-Site, said stallholders are coming from across the North Island. “Some of them have been with us before,
but there are also a few new ones on board this year.” There will be hot sauces from New Plymouth, loads of candles, original art, pottery and jewellery, clothing, leather belts and buckles, ceramics, garden ornaments, handmade knives and upcycled lamps, soaps, melts and diffusers – just to mention a few. One of the newcomers this year is Captain Kai Moana – a food stand started by Karim White only months ago. “I thought I wanted to get into the food truck industry,” he said, adding how he had been fishing the edge of the Manukau
Rare flax planted in Waipā
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 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
Harbour from childhood. “When you catch a lot of fish, you get really good at cooking it. I had travelled a 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 17-foot 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 ‘cash-out’ option for visitors who want to make purchases from stallholders who don’t have Eftpos facilities. The fair runs from 9am to 2pm.
Penney Cameron and her husband Rob planting flax at Lake Ruatuna. Photo Dion Patterson, Department of Conservation. 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 fastgrowing 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. 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.
Karim White, at right, with his Captain Kai Moana team will be at the Te Awamutu Craft Fair with their seafood laden food truck/boat.
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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 Poi-Matamata, 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 1860sand the largest colony found in New Zealand was nearly 1000 nests. It is through 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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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.
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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
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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 bipartisan action here. We also want to see progress – but also recognition of the
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opportunity to reduce environmental impact while creating an economically viable farming model,” Nick Hammond said. That point was supported by Spring Sheep’s supplier farmers who, together in a panel discussion, shared their experiences milking sheep. Among them were Rhys Darby – whose dairy cow farm has seen the addition of dairy sheep – and Matthew and Katherine Spataro – who have recently converted their Te Awamutu family farm from cow to sheep dairy. Spring Sheep hopes those stories will inspire other farmers to come on board as a supplier. Nick Hammond said they were looking to expand from seven farms to 11 next season. He said limited availability was
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Eagles, Braves are beaten
Te Awamutu teams came off second best in the latest round of Waikato lacrosse matches. Defending champions Hamilton-based Suburbs Falcons secured their second win in the A Division of the Women’s Summer Club League at Tamahere Park at the weekend, beating their own second team Suburbs Eagles 22-5. Cambridge club teams TVP Titans and Kaipaki Phoenix also won their matches against Te Awamutu Sports Lions and Kaipaki Phoenix Yellow, respectively Waikato Lacrosse Men’s Club League also got underway last week, with defending champions Matangi Hillcrest Mustangs winning against the Te Awamutu Braves. The Braves started the game strongly, but were eventually dominated by the Mustangs for a final score of 13-4. In the Waikato Intermediate School League, the winning teams were spread across the regional schools, with 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 warmup game. Results: Men - Matangi Hillcrest Mustangs 13 Te Awamutu Braves 4, Suburbs 6 Hamilton Marist 4. Women - A Division, TAS Lions 5 TVP Titans 20, Kaipaki Phoenix 22 Kaipaki Phoenix Yellow 5,
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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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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,
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Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh posted a winning double at Te Aroha with a pair of well-bred gallopers on Tuesday. Debutant Raggedy Doll picked up a cash bonus for her connections when winning the NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race (1200m). The four-year-old daughter of Hallowed Crown and Group One winner Raggedy Ann had six trial starts on her record before her trip to the races and despite showing a lack of ringcraft, finished the best in a four- horse field. “She has been a slow maturing filly and has always been a bit green and that showed again today,” Marsh said. “She jumped and went to the front and tried to run off the track a little bit, then got lost coming around the turn a bit. “Then she knuckled down to the task really nicely and it was good to get a Pearl Bonus.” Two races later Global Currency was impressive winning his 1600m maiden by just over eight lengths. The Tavistock half-brother to dual Group One winner Kermadec was having his second start, coming off the back of an unplaced run at Ellerslie in September. “He is a horse we have always thought a hell of a lot of,” Marsh said. “He has shown us heaps and we paid a lot for him at the sales. If you go through his owners there is a big team, Peter Vela, the Inghams, it is a big team of good owners. “It was good to see him win his maiden like that, 1200m last start was too short for him. He won beautifully today. “He is a horse we do think will go through the grades and potentially be a Cups horse.” Both Raggedy Doll and Global Currency were bred by Wentwood Grange under their Llanhennock Trust banner and sold through their 2018 New Zealand Bloodstock draft as yearlings. Marsh went to $320,000 to secure Global Currency while Raggedy Doll was knocked down to syndicator Go Racing for $150,000.
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www.tivolicinema.co.nz
Bookings 823 5064 – 32 Lake Street, Cambridge
5.50pm
3.50pm 5.45pm
1.40pm 1.05pm 12.00-12.45pm 5.45pm 8.15pm
12.00-12.45pm 3.45pm 2.30pm 1.00pm
11.00am 6.00pm 8.30pm
6.40pm 1.30pm
3.30pm 8.00pm
12.30pm 3.20pm 4.30pm 1.15pm 6.15pm 8.10pm
20 | TE AWAMUTU NEWS
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2020
murray hunt furnishers
New45 store now open Arawata Street, Te Awamutu BIRTHDAY SALE
50
%
PLUS 30 MONTHS INTEREST FREE
OFF
Selected Sleepyhead
on in-store purchases $999 & over ‘til 18.11.2020
COME IN STORE to see our extensive range Run Out Specials In-store
Otorohanga only
Was $8899.00
4449.00
Now $
5
Also stocking fine furniture and interiors
www.murrayhun�urnishers.co.nz
63 Maniapoto St Otorohanga | Ph 07 873 8640
220 Alexandra Street Te Awamutu | Ph 07 214 2161
45 Arawata Street Te Awamutu | Ph 07 214 2244