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Back on his feet
By Matteo Di Maio
For most Kiwi high school students, logging onto the NZQA website early on Thursday morning last week brought anxiety, tinged with equal parts dread and nervous expectation, as the results of their year-long NCEA studies revealed themselves at last. But for year 13 student Joshua Morris, it was also a hugely cathartic moment. He’d passed. NCEA level 1, and NCEA level 2. “It kind of just struck me,” the Cambridge High School student says. “I was really stoked.” It was cathartic because, five years earlier, Josh left school. Starting high school for the first time in 2016, Josh “went through a pretty rough stage,” he says. He started to face bullying. Anxiety developed as a result, and at the end of term 2 that year, he moved into correspondence learning from home. The next two years allowed him to rack up a few NCEA credits through a program called Te Kura, though in 2019, he moved to a homeschooling model. With that, Josh says: “I lost my credits, I couldn’t gain any credits from home schooling. I was basically just learning; I wasn’t achieving any standards.” The anxiety persisted. “If you asked me at the start of 2019 about school, I would’ve said: I hate it, I’m never going back, never going back to school,” he says. But at the end of 2019, he got, as Josh describes it, “a feeling.”
Technically he would be at “year 13” in 2020, and he would have to make a call on whether he would go to work or come back to school. “I just had this weird feeling inside of me that was just: I want to give school another crack,” he says. And so, he did. Re-joining Cambridge High School at the start of 2020, he
“had to really restart.” It was still a struggle on the academic side of things; Josh has dyslexia, and English and Sports Science weren’t the easiest subjects. But all in all, he’s “loved every moment of it,” Josh says with a laugh. Josh was enrolled in English, P.E, Health, Sports Science and
Consumer Citizenship, all at level 2, with credits counting down, allowing him to achieve level 1. That left him with two external exams, and lots of “internals” — assignments worth credits marked by teachers at school. And Josh passed the majority of them, raking up enough credits to leave him looking at both NCEA certificates
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on Thursday morning. A classroom with a teacher was a huge improvement on a room without one, Josh says. During correspondence learning, a teacher would check in on him twice a week. “So, having a teacher everyday, sitting down with me if I needed help, telling me what to do — it was just mind blowing … It created a space for me to learn and grow and develop way more freely. It was really good in that sense,” he says. But when lockdown struck, Josh was back in familiar territory. “Covid happened and I was like: oh, this is just like correspondence again.” “I suck at sleeping in,” Josh laughs. “So I had a daily schedule; wake up at 7 every morning, go for a run, and zone in on my homework from about 8 until 2.” By that time, it was back to fitness: “one day I actually cycled to Te Awamutu and back!” What with lockdown and the process of getting back into the rhythms of school, Josh was getting quite a few “re-subs” — resubmissions of internals. “In that case it was always about getting back on my feet and just doing it again to the best of my abilities. On the academic side, yeah — I did struggle a lot,” he says. “But I managed to get back and, in the end, pass.” This year, Josh has his sights primed squarely on level 3, and another fun year back at school. His philosophy for it all? “You just got to find your feet again and go for gold.”
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Aubrey Bills’ farewell at Cambridge Raceway was spliced with stories of a proud, accomplished man, one not blessed with great patience, but gifted with intense loyalty and a mischievous sense of fun. Aubrey died in Cambridge on December 9, aged 99. He had his 100th in his sights, partly for the message he hoped would come from Queen Elizabeth, but more for the celebratory flight he imagined would see him at the controls of a P-51B Mustang. Those at his January 16 farewell heard his son-in-law, Barry Lennox - with whom he shared 54 years of comfortable comradeship as Air Force officers declare that dream unworkable. The aircraft would likely be unserviceable, he said, and in any case, there was some doubt around Barry handing the singlecontrol Mustang to Aubrey. Barry’s predictions around the birthday that never came was one of many stories told by Aubrey’s family, friends, neighbours and former colleagues. The event was emceed by Don Fraser with the eulogy delivered by his wife Gay Fraser. Born in Dunedin on November 25, 1921, Aubrey was schooled in a region that fostered his lifelong love of horses and saw him divert from his tuition in business management and administration into farm training at Flock House. When WW2 broke out in 1939, Aubrey tried to enter pilot training with the RNZAF, but found he needed additional educational qualifications to make the cut. He attended night classes to resolve the issue, working at the same time as a storeman at Cadbury Fry Hudsons Chocolate Factory and then Woolworths NZ. As a result of the latter, Woolworths supplied him with a food package throughout the war. By 1941 he was eligible to join the Air Force. His training took him to Ohakea, Taiere, Wigram and then Woodburn air bases. He gained his wings at Woodburn, but a glitch involving an attempt with two other pilots to fly an inverted formation over Picton at 1500ft resulted in the derating of
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their commissions, despite all three being in the top five in both flying and educational requirements. Aubrey went on to train as a flying instructor at Tauranga Air Base, and later returned to Taiere where his commission was granted. After a spell at Ardmore, and by now married to Lynda, Aubrey was posted to the Solomon Islands. He completed three tours before returning to Ohakea. By the end of the war his medals count included the 1939-45 Star, The Pacific Star, The War Medal 1939-45, The New Zealand War Service Medal, and The New Zealand Defence Service Medal with the Territorial and Regular clasps. After the war Aubrey returned to retail management in Dunedin and became a member of the Otago Territorial Air Force, flying most weekends. He rejoined the RNZAF as a flying instructor and was posted to the Territorial Force as an executive officer in charge of operational maintenance and flying activities. He remained in that position until 1953 when on a search and rescue flying assignment for missing trampers in Mt Aspiring he crashed his aircraft, resulting in his co-pilot’s death and injuries to himself that ended his flying career. His heroic efforts to rescue his co-pilot led to him being awarded the Queens Commendation for Brave Conduct in June 1953 – it was a medal Aubrey never claimed. He remained in the commercial world, spending 30 years with Dulux and after marrying Win in 1981, helped build their packaging business into a success. When they retired, the pair became well-respected breeders of horses. Always a keen sportsman, Aubrey was in the top five rugby referees in Otago, and went on to represent the provinces in tennis, rugby, golf and lawn bowls. His eldest daughter Dianne Lennox described Aubrey as a challenging man, one who was outgoing, who loved whiskey and cars, and a deeply respected pilot. Aubrey is survived by his wife Win, three of his children, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
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Protect your noggin… Hello readers! It is almost the end of January which marks the end of the school holidays, and most students start back at school next week. With more children soon walking and cycling to school, it is important to be aware of our smaller people when driving out and about. Something I want to reinforce however is the use of cycle helmets. My recent patrols around town suggest almost as many people are choosing not wear helmets as are wearing them. Sometimes a child will be wearing one, but their parent will be cycling along with a baseball cap instead. This is not cool. It is the law that all cyclists are required to wear cycle helmets and for those 15yrs and older, there is a $55 fine if you aren’t. The bigger reason behind this though is safety. If someone falls from or is knocked off a bike, the resulting head trauma can have significant and in some cases life changing effects. As anyone who has had a concussion will tell you, it is not fun. Post-concussion syndrome is an associated risk, meaning dizziness, headaches and problems with memory and concentration, that can last from weeks to months. Protect your noggin and set a good example for others. If you hop on your bike, always pop on your helmet. Still on the topic of Road Policing - I was recently asked about driver responsibilities in a traffic crash. Coincidentally, we’ve also just had a case of a driver losing control, smashing into a couple of fences, then speeding away down the road. If you are involved in a crash and are not badly hurt yourself, you must stop to ascertain whether or not there are any injuries to others and provide assistance. If someone has been hurt, you are legally required to report this to Police within 24 hours. If no one has been hurt, you must provide your name, address and the registration of the vehicle you were driving to the other driver/s at the time, or if that is not possible, within 48 hours. If you are driving someone else’s car, you must provide their details too, if requested. The same 48-hour requirements and timeframe apply If you hit and damage a fence, barrier or some other object that belongs to someone else. If you cannot find the other party, let the Police know instead within 60 hours. If you are insured, you will need to notify the insurance company of the crash and other party’s details ASAP. If you are uninsured, remember that if at fault, you will be personally required to pay for the damage to the other vehicle/property. With many people heading away for a wee break in the upcoming long weekends, I urge you to drive safe, drive to the conditions, be aware of those driving around you, take breaks and make it home happy and healthy. Have a good week, Deb
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Exam results
More than 165,000 students can view their provisional NCEA results from 2020 on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority website. Students unsure of their National Student Number or Student Login password can contact NZQA’s call centre, 0800 697 296 or helpdesk@nzqa.govt. nz. Results for students who sat New Zealand Scholarship exams will be online next Thursday.
Market day
The annual Te Kotahitanga Aotea Market Day will be held on February 7. The event has been switched to February to coincide with the Kawhia Kai event and take advantage of fine weather.
Craft time
The St Andrews Craft & Collectable comes back to Cambridge on Monday. Over 130 stallholders will be selling plants, wooden garden sculptures, jewellery, baby items and food. At 10am the Cambridge Ukulele Club will perform inside the church. The fair is on from 9am to 2pm at St Andrews Church in Hamilton Rd.
Coming up roses
The Te Awamutu Rose Society starts the year with a public meeting on Tuesday and is inviting people to bring along a rose – or a stem of roses – which will be identified and named by society members. The meeting starts at 7pm at the Burchell Centre. There will also be a talk on the differences between everyday roses and the ‘perfect’ blooms cultivated for exhibition purposes.
Searching for dad’s stories By Viv Posselt
David Head is searching for a man he met in Rotorua last year, someone who shared his father’s wartime experiences involving Lancaster aircraft, and may still be holding precious copies of his father’s stories. In the months before last year’s nationwide lockdown, David was living in his bus – a Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa – when he stayed overnight at Rotorua’s Sulphur Point and met the man whose name he cannot remember. In talking, they discovered they had a fair bit in common around their dads. “He owned a campervan and was there with his wife. We discovered we were both 70, and both our fathers had
served in the RAF, mine as a pilot of a Lancaster bomber, and his as a navigator,” Ōhaupō based David said. “My father served in 286 Squadron and was in 7th Squadron, the Pathfinders, when he was finally demobbed in 1947.” The man spoke about wanting to do work on his campervan during the winter and suggested to David that he come and stay so they could help do work on one another’s vehicles. Before they parted, they exchanged contact details and David gave him photocopies of articles and information he had about his father’s service. “Then the lockdown happened, and my bus was stolen. “Sadly, my ‘black book’
The Mitsubishi bus, stolen last year.
with all my contacts in it was in the bus, and I was only able to recover some of my belongings that were thrown out of the vehicle.” David remembers the man as being tall, bald and owning an engineering business. He thinks he lived in Cambridge. Now, with there still being no sign of his stolen bus, David wants to make contact with the man he met in Rotorua, and if nothing else, recover the precious photocopies he gave him relating to his father’s life. His dad, Geoffrey Head, had penned many of his wartime stories. About six to eight of them had been published in Havelock North under the title ‘A Postcard From the War, by Biggles’. “One related to my dad and his crew finding a missing sky train DC3 over the Alps in 1946 – they were the first people to spot it. That was a good story,” said David. London-born Geoffrey was flying Lancasters by the time he was 20. He later married David’s mother and the family moved to
Australia before coming to New Zealand to settle. Geoffrey worked as a rep for Mobil Oil in the Wellington region, was active in Rotary and later went into the wine industry. David is now eager to locate the man he met in
Rotorua, and recover the photocopied documents relating to Geoffrey’s life. Anyone who remembers meeting David in Rotorua, just before last year’s lockdown, can contact him via The News. Email Viv Posselt at viv@goodlocal.nz.
Karapiro dam bridge blocked
An access route to the national Waka Ama champs was blocked on Saturday after a truck and trailer became stuck on the Karapiro Dam bridge. It is understood a rim on a trailer wheel on the Les Harrison transport vehicle
struck the side of the bridge. The bridge is owned by Mercury Energy which is now working with Waipā District Council to implement additional controls to make access to the dam road safer.
That will include including the installation of speed cushions, additional signs and height and width restriction barriers. Police put a road block in place as the truck was reversed off the bridge onto Maungatautari
Banana time
Waipā entertainer Joana Simmons - Banana Jolie will present her one-woman comedy cabaret show, Spiritual Banana, in Raglan on Saturday at the Old School Arts Centre. Banana Jolie returned home after seven years performing in Australia where she was a semi-finalist in Australia’s Got Talent.
David Head, with a photograph is his father, Geoffrey Head.
The truck and trailer pictured after being manoeuvred off the Karapiro bridge.
Rd. It headed north to Cambridge, but stopped to have a tyre changed. The incident happened just before noon on the final day of the Te Wananga o Aotearoa national waka ama sprint championships. One competitor told the News he was on the water at the time and heard an explosion – thought to be the tyre bursting. A Mercury spokesperson said the road across the Karapiro Dam is narrow with a curve that doesn’t accommodate long vehicles, “and this truck ignored the clear signage around weight, weight, and length of vehicles that are able to safely use the road”.
“It’s extremely disappointing that this truck put themselves and the dam infrastructure at risk, and inconvenienced other road users while access was blocked.” The spokesperson said the incident reconfirmed that additional controls are necessary. Les Harrison Transport had no responded to a request for comment when this edition went to press. Karapiro is a single lane concrete arch bridge and was completed in 1947 when the lake was formed by damming the Waikato river to store water. Bridge claims disputed – See Page 9.
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Here comes the Bluegrass Kiwigrass, New Zealand’s national bluegrass music festival, is coming to Lake Karapiro’s Mighty River Domain next month. The festival will fill the air with sounds of the banjo, bass, dobro, guitar, fiddle and mandolin. There will be concerts, workshops, instrument-making and jam sessions included in the all-ages event. Leading into the festival is Camp Kiwigrass, on February 3-4, a collaborative event open to musicians keen to expand their horizons. Now in its third year, Kiwigrass was inspired by Paul Trenwith, a banjo-player for the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band. It was added to by Jenine Abarbanel and her father-in-law, Barry Torkington, based on festivals they attended in the US. “Our aim was to bring as authentic a bluegrass festival experience to New Zealanders as possible,” said Jenine. Last year’s festival included overseas bands, but due to Covid-19, guests this year are homegrown, including Waikato’s Hamilton County Bluegrass Band and Rhodeworks. The festival runs from 4pm11pm on February 5, 8am-11pm on February 6 and 8am-6pm on February 7. The News has two sets of weekend passes to give away for the festival. Email viv@goodlocal.nz if you’re keen to be in the draw.
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Learning: via the pony express By Matteo Di Maio
And with a blur of little furry legs they were off: “Ronnie the pony and Jackson Adams on the inside…” went the commentator, “…with Khali and Quinn up there in the early stages and they’re being followed closely by Rascal and Maddie DennisWolf...” So began the tense commentary for the first of four “KidzKartz” 250m graduation races at Cambridge Raceway last Thursday. Waikato KidzKartz, established in 2004, has been running its annual training course for new riders for around 16 years, and this year was no different. Described by trainer Peter Ferguson as a programme “for the kids who want to drive, and the ponies who want to race,” this year’s introduction to harness racing spanned three days, culminating in a race-night outing on Thursday. Children up to 16 and ponies of (pretty much) all ages can participate, earning their rights to take part in KidsKartz races all around the country. Guest speakers from the industry — vet Brian O’Shea, farrier Tim Hall, and equine dentist Bruce Neil — take part, ensuring the kids have a well-rounded knowledge of the ponies. The course is open to everyone, Ferguson said, even those without prior horsey experience.
“It provides kids with insight into racing, but it also teaches them to be comfortable around horses. They start from scratch — they arrive and they don’t know anything and in three days they’re out driving on the track,” he said. Successful New Zealand “drivers” have made their start in harness racing at the KidzKartz course, said Ferguson. “Kyle Marshall is a successful driver in Cambridge, Josh Dickey in Auckland, and Dylan Ferguson —
who was the leading North Island youth driver last year, as well as Josh Oliver in Queensland,” he said. “And that’s just though our club.” In fact, one of the first kids to go through the programme was David Branch, who’s now CEO of Cambridge Raceway. The course takes place once a year, usually in the Christmas Holidays. Kids who want to sign up for next year should check out
the Waikato club’s website at www. waikatokidzkartz.co.nz, while newly signed drivers will be seen racing at the Cambridge facilities until the end of Daylight Saving. The young drivers graduating last Thursday included Cooper Adams, Quinn Hojnocki, Poppy Beasant, Maddie Dennis-Wolf, Maddie Jarrett, Jackson Adams, Kate-Lynn Nelson and Valentina Di Maio The three ponies graduating were Copper, Poppy and Rave.
The ponies and drivers take off in one of the KidzKartz graduating races last week at Cambridge Raceway
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Running for Lifeskills By Viv Posselt
Cambridge mum-of-three and committed ultra-runner Allysia Kraakman wants to use her participation in a gruelling 160km run as a fundraiser for Cambridge Lifeskills. The organisation provides a free counselling service to school-aged youngsters. Allysia, a qualified counsellor and strength coach, will run the Tarawera Ultramarathon – the Ultra 160km – event in Rotorua on February 13-14. It’s an iconic trail running event considered to be one of the most scenic 100 mile runs in the world, taking runners through narrow single-track trails, wide trails, forestry and sealed roads. Her decision to link it with a fundraiser for Cambridge Lifeskills was a ‘no-brainer’ she says. Allysia worked for the organisation for a while after qualifying as a counsellor and is an ardent supporter. “I love everything they do,” she said. “I needed counselling myself when I was a kid and a teenager. Lifeskills is such a gift to our community. To offer this service to kids is fantastic … it can be the one thing that prevents things from going really wrong for some of them.” Running itself isn’t new to Allysia. She has covered varying distances – 50km and 100km – during the past three years. This 160km run– or 100 Miler as it is called – will be her longest yet. She sets most of her own training schedule, working closely with her online coaches Kerry Suter and Ali
Pottinger. Now heading into the final stages of training, she is pounding the pavement at 4.30am most days, buoyed by the support given by her family, neighbours and friends. Most of them will be there for the big race. Allysia has faced challenges in her own life. She battled an eating disorder, then chronic fatigue syndrome and depression. That was in the early stages of her marriage to Aaron, a man who has fought through his own health battles. Grateful to have come out of her struggle with chronic fatigue syndrome, Allysia wanted to start using her new-found health and thrived at Crossfit, coming second in her division in the NZ Crossfit Nationals of 2019. She also dabbled in running marathons, but soon found it was trail runs that had her hooked. Now, she views running as a way to help others, to encourage them and help them push through barriers, and to raise awareness around mental health. “I don’t want my running to be all about me … I want something other than me to be important in all of this. When I decided to do this race I wanted to see if I could use it to raise money for an organisation that really makes a difference. “Then, when I contacted Sandy [Wesford, manager at Cambridge LIfeskills] about it, she suggested I might need counselling myself,” she laughed. Anyone keen to get behind Allysia’s run, and help Cambridge Lifeskills in the process, should go online to www. cambridge.lifeskills.co.nz/allysias160km-ultra/ Allysia Kraakman wants to raise funds for Cambridge Lifeskills.
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‘A phenomenal thing to do…’ By Viv Posselt
Cambridge Lifeskills manager/clinical leader Sandy Wesford is super-impressed by Allysia Kraakman’s effort to raise awareness around mental health issues and boost the organisation’s coffers at the same time. “I think it’s a phenomenal thing to do. I couldn’t contemplate doing one marathon, let alone doing four back-to-back,” she said. “To me, it really does speak to her passion for her cause, and it does come back to the whole ethos of Lifeskills which has always been that if everybody does what they can in their area of expertise, then as a village we can do amazing things. This is obviously Allysia’s thing, and I am amazed by her offer to raise funds for us by doing this race. It also reinforces to me just what am amazing community we have here in Cambridge.” Sandy said money raised through Allysia’s run would fund the employment of another counsellor to the service. The need for help is growing along with the town’s population and the challenges presented by Covid-19 and lockdown. “I think it is incredibly exciting that Allysia has offered to do this for us. We are very grateful.” Lending her support in more ways than one is Karen May of Kaz Design. She has designed a logo for Allysia, and through her contacts, has secured her a Champion specialised running shirt. They have also updated Cambridge Lifeskills’ website, donated by Rocketspark. “I am just in awe that someone is going to put in so much effort to help an outstanding charity,” said Karen.
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I am becoming increasingly concerned regarding the number of early withdrawals from the government’s Kiwisaver Scheme. But first a background. The right to some form of financial recompense for a lifetime of work was first enshrined in New Zealand in 1898. When the then government brought into law the Old-age Pensions Act. Richard John Seddon’s government created a world first as the initial country to provide pensions out of tax funds. Germany had earlier introduced a contributory scheme. This had the effect of supporting, through their latter years, New Zealand people who were not able to sufficiently provide for themselves. Initially the quantum of government largess was minimal. It carried some strict rules. Firstly, the recipient had to be a New Zealand citizen. Annual income had to be less than £34 (about $6,400 today) and total property held had a ceiling value of £50 ($9,500). Applicants had to be over 65 and Chinese people were excluded. Further, the age criteria were harsh on many Maori whose births had not been formally registered. Those who met the foregoing targets were granted an annual stipend of £18 ($3400 today). Oh, yes, and the applicants had to have resided in this country for at least 25 years. But it was a start, and from that moment on it became a political football the value of which never caught up with earnings reality – or more importantly, household spending reality. In 1938 the situation was eased so that those at 60 years of age could apply if they met the means test rules, if not then it remained at 65 years. Then the referee blew his whistle, and the football began. Enter the Third Labour Government which created a compulsory super scheme where employees and employers all chipped in four
per cent to a new scheme. Along came Rob Muldoon - the great protectionist – who abolished the Labour arrangement and in 1977 set up a universal (non-means tested) scheme that paid 80 per cent of the average age – to married people over 60. Between 1993 and 2001 the commencement age of eligibility was slowly increased to 65 years. National and New Zealand First tried to stitch a compulsory savings retirement scheme together in late 1996 but this was dumped with a large negative referendum indication by 92 per cent of voters. And then we moved back to Labour who, under the 2001 guidance of Michael Cullen, the Kiwisaver scheme came into being – with a front-end kick-start gift of $1000 from the government, a scaled percentage choice of employee contribution with employers topping the fund up with three per cent of employees’ wage equivalents. I will not dwell on what has happened since except to say this gave people choices as to how and where they placed their funds – including the degree of risk applicable to the funds employed. Since the banks have deteriorated into an earnings farce for their customers it is apparent Kiwisaver has something worthwhile to offer. But the point of this lengthy piece of history surfaces regularly with the number of people – of the wrong age – who approach me to help them finalise withdrawals of their Kiwisaver money. It is a great sadness that there is much shortterm thinking out there. The funds are, if you choose the right supplier, doing very well in a market scenario that rides the waves of bear and bull to create an average growth that is meaningful, measurable and satisfying.
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Bridge claims disputed
Claims about one of Cambridge’s two bridges over the Waikato River are wrong and could cause alarm, the district council says. Council transportation manager Bryan Hudson says the bridge has been assessed as in “fair to good’ condition. But the council says inaccurate claims, which refer to Council reports on the high-level bridge, have appeared on Facebook. The posts made “inaccurate assumptions” about the condition of the bridge pins, deck and its supporting structure, council says.
Three council reports have been released as a result of requests made under the Official Information Act. “Council has, over the years, had some very expert bridge specialists inspect and give advice on the prudent and safe maintenance of the Victoria Bridge,” Brian Hudson said. “he current detailed investigations are an example of this. “Bridge engineers have viewed all of the inspection data and have not raised any issues that need immediate attention. We have no concerns about the safety of the bridge and nor should Cambridge residents.”
He said information and images had been pulled out of the reports and the assumptions made about them created a false picture of the bridge and its safety. “Instead of taking to Facebook and sharing incorrect information, we would much rather have residents call Council and speak to us directly about any concerns they have regarding the bridge.” Rust and corrosion, which were the basis of several of the claims, were expected due to the length of time since the bridge was last painted, he said. “The level of corrosion present today is not
Waipā District Council says reports have raised no concerns about the safety of the high-level bridge.
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significantly changed from that present in 1996. The 1998-99 repair work added significant extra steel strengthening plates around the central pins. “The bridge was repainted after those repair works, and the paint system now is coming to the end of its life, meaning some surface corrosion is showing up again as is usual for structures of this type and age.” The bridge is due a $2.5-3 million paint and repair job in 2022-2023 when areas highlighted in the report will be addressed. Brian Hudson said a final report which would involve an inspection and analyse of the condition of the bridge deck would be carried out in the coming months. “Further investigations are to be made into the condition of the deck including drilling out some small cores for examination and exposing reinforcing steel to check on condition. We do not have any immediate concerns about the deck but recognise it as a long-term issue to address.” He said investigations on the condition of the bridge will be finished by June and the results would be made public.
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Hall trust confirmed
Plans to enable a trust to run the Cambridge Town Hall, reported late last year by the News, have been confirmed. Waipā District Council own the hall on behalf of the community and contributes to maintenance costs. The trust will be responsible for day-to-day running and promotion of the facility to increase use and make the most of funding options. It will also seek community input into the re-development and use of the hall. Waipā Mayor Jim Mylchreest said applications are now being sought for six to eight founding trustees. Trustees would serve a three-year term and they would be volunteers. “This is a great opportunity for trustees who can think strategically, have financial acumen, and can govern a charitable trust effectively,” he said. The hall had huge potential and he was confident the establishment of the Trust was the most effective way to bring it up to standard, maintain its heritage status, and reactivate it as a premier local venue.
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Residents should be making a splash in the revamped Cambridge town pool in April. Work on the rebuild is “90 per cent complete,” Waipā District Council says. The majority of work has been completed on the outdoor 50-metre pool and children’s splash pad and the 25-metre indoor pool, toddler pool, hydrotherapy pool, sauna and spa pool are done. Waipā mayor Jim Mylchreest said all going well, the pool was on track to open in April. The remaining work includes internal fixings, painting, installing floor coverings and preparing the pools and machine room
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I was speaking to a Dad who was sincere in the love he felt for his young children. He worked long hours to provide well for them materially, trying to ensure they were afforded opportunities in life that he wanted them to have. I suspected ‘keeping up with the Joneses’ was partly the motivation for working so much. He felt hopeful that his effort would be something they would one day be grateful for. On hearing the hours he spent working removed from the family, it seemed appropriate for me to challenge the immediate cost in the ‘present,’ of children having an absent father claiming care for their future. I questioned whether having virtually no memories of time with their Dad as they grew up could ever be compensated for by anything else. “They need you and want you now…you will never get this time again. “Your sacrifice on their behalf for the future does not justify what they are missing out on now…” He conceded he was missing out on essential bonding, sharing and nurturing times with his kids and that he was neglecting and abdicating his involvement in the pressure points of family life. Oblivious to what his children were missing out on currently, he’d staked his hope in the possibility his kids would look back one day with thankfulness for his efforts. I saw a news story about pranksters who slipped into a large department store at closing time. Intending to play a practical joke, their mission was to switch price tags on items for sale. They expended great
energy swapping the low price tags from products of little value onto those products you would naturally expect to carry higher prices such as appliances, televisions and entertainment centres and so on. When customers came in the next morning there was a great state of confusion as it became evident that something had gone wrong. The items that were usually marked with higher prices had ridiculously low price tags while products of low value were marked with higher prices. The store became a volatile mad house as bewildered staff reasoned with cheeky opportunists carrying their ‘bargains’ to payment stations. Perhaps embarking on a new year is a good time to examine whether we’ve been ‘switching the price tags’ in the way we do life. Putting value on less important things, while putting ‘lower prices’ on things that should matter most, is a mistake many will make. Life is short. The way we live now and what we put value on is crucial in terms of our eternal future. Jesus warned us about valuing that which is worthless… and esteeming as worthless, that which is of inestimable value. “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:19-20
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My wife came home a couple of days ago with some flowers for the house. Three bunches of nice white flowers which I won’t pretend I was able to name, and another of what appeared to be twigs covered with little white baubles. The four bunches were duly combined into a very pleasant arrangement, now in pride of place on our dining room table. Not so pretty were the four plastic wrappers in which the flowers had arrived; the flowers will be dead and gone in a fortnight but those wrappers will persist in landfill for many years to come. It just doesn’t make sense to me. The proliferation of non-recyclable single use materials, and even single use products - things which are cheaper to replace than fix - is a problem which is not slowing down, despite plentiful rhetoric on the subject. In the words of a 41-year-old from Central Otago who I saw quoted in an online news article “this consumer economy based on an endless supply of cheap crap is really scary”.
I called in (again) to the supermarket the flowers came from to enquire as to the rationale behind the plastic packaging of cut flowers and was predictably referred directly to head office. I rang the number and after a couple of hops I was surprised to find myself speaking to the right person. Do you remember when soft plastic recycling was trialled at Countdown in Cambridge a little while ago? It was stopped after a short period because it was too popular - there was too much for the service to handle. Well I was informed that soft plastic recycling is now available and working well at several Countdown stores in Hamilton. Furthermore the person to whom I was speaking made a note to find out and let me know when it will available once more in Cambridge. Obviously it would be better if things weren’t wrapped in plastic when they don’t absolutely have to be, but if single use soft plastic can be dealt with in a responsible and sustainable way I think
that can be called progress. So - ‘Well done Countdown’. I look forward to being able to get rid of the stockpile which has been growing steadily in our garage since the recycling trial was discontinued. And whilst I’m on the subject of good news, I’d really like to be able to shine a light on other environmental progress being made in our community. If you know of any business, community group, farmer, retail store, it could even be your neighbour, making positive moves towards sustainability, lightening their footprint on the planet, or just generally doing the environmental right thing, please let me know - contact details below. I’m quite sure there must be many businesses and people doing great things right here in the Waipā. Drop me a line at peter@noplanetb.nz and let’s hear about them.
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Para cyclists make their mark By Viv Posselt
Para cycling men and women have pulled out some great results in recent events, and one is hoping to have set a national record. They took part in one or both of two events held at the Avantidrome. The first, in late November, was the Cambridge Three Day track cycling carnival, which featured the Vantage Omnium and Madison Championships, and the second in mid-December was Waikato Bay of Plenty Track Cycling Championships. One of the younger achievers was Cambridge Para cyclist Devon Briggs, 16, who took part in both events. He won a national title in the 4km Individual Pursuit and broke the national standard for the 1km Time Trial at the Waikato/ Bay of Plenty Championships. The latter achievement also marked a personal best for Devon Devon, who has been cycling for six years and already helps coach regular training sessions, is also working on getting his coaching accreditation. “I want to give something back to the younger kids coming through,” he said. Anna Taylor also attained a couple of personal bests at the events. One was in the 500m Time Trial, the other in the 3000m Individual Pursuit. She is waiting for confirmation on whether the latter is a New Zealand record.
“Selection for Tokyo is my goal right now,” said the Paralympic hopeful. “I’m hoping to get through into track events for Japan… that’s what I’m currently focusing on.” Te Awamutu’s visually-impaired Unity Collins, who switched from competitive swimming to cycling only in February, took part in a couple of events in the Cambridge championships. She achieved personal bests in the 500m Time Trial and in the 3000m Individual Pursuit. “I’ve been a swimmer for a long time … this is quite different,” she said. Helping her attain her goals is her pilot Briana Gunn. Lindsay File moved to track cycling about two years ago after some 25 years doing road racing. His success at the Cambridge events saw him rack up a couple of personal bests and had him wondering if he should have made the switch to track earlier. “I’m really happy with what I achieved. I’ve been in competitive sports all my life … right now I just want to ride faster and see where I can go with this.” Others in the Para cycling ‘family’ who train regularly at the Avantidrome, and who made their mark in the two recent events, are Jack McSweeney, Ben Westenberg and Nick Blincoe. The cyclists train regularly at the velodrome with Para cycling coaches Michael Bland, Dale Enjoying their recent successes - para cyclists, at back, Anna Taylor, Lindsay File and Devon Briggs, and MacDonald and Laura Thompson. front, Unity Collins (blue top) and her pilot rider Briana Gunn.
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The Leamington Rugby Club Fishing Contest returns next weekend – challenging fishermen to catch a whopper of a fish and bag a prize in the process, and welcoming residents to bid for a fish at auction, all for a great cause. Now in its 11th year the event has grown considerably, each year gathering support from the generous sponsors that make the event possible. Having raised money for prostate cancer in previous years, this year Leamington rugby clubrooms on from the event will go towards Cure Kids. proceeds Carlyle St. The original organizing group of Shane Kerr and Roly Bolton have stepped down for 2020, handing Fishers will be chasing snapper, kingfish, kahawai, gurnard over and,the for reigns to Karl Bolton and Andrew George – and already they’ve managed to gather some great the first time, crayfish. sponsors and prizes. Karl Bolton is hoping to at least Fish can be caught on the beach or out at sea match last year’s effort when 400 at 12pm on Friday February 7, and all beginning fishers paid the $30 entry fee to bemust have their catch back in Cambridge entrants part of the weekend – and and brought ready to be weighed between 2pm and 4pm on
Hundreds of entries, tonnes of fish – and funds for the Cambridge Fire Brigade. In a snapshot that’s the 2021 Leamington Rugby Club Fishing Contest which will run from February 5 to 7. Karl Bolton, Andrew George and Emma Berridge have been charged two of fish. with the 13th annual Keithorganising Kogan Leamington Motors handing out histonnes sponsored prize. contest which will see fishers There are separate sections for men, women and children. aiming to win prizes for best catch The fund raising for the event goes and best picture. Previous events have raised money right to the end – once the fish are weighed, they will be auctioned off to fight prostate cancer, and last year proceeds went to Cure Kids. to the public. Spectators and fish buyers can Fish can be caught on the beach attend the weigh-in. Those taking or out at sea beginning at noon on part in the contest can purchase February 5. Entrants must have their tickets from Leamington their catch back in Cambridge and ready to be weighed between Motors, Sportsworld and Cambridge Home Kills. 2pm and 4pm on February 7 at the
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b Annual Fishing Contest Sunday February 9 at the Leamington rugby clubrooms on Carlyle St. Following the weigh-ins and prize giving, fish will be auctioned off to the public and filleting stations will be available for buyers to have their fish filleted. Women and children are also invited to take part in the competition with respective prizes set aside. Categories include snapper, kingfish, kahawai and gurnard. As well as earning a ‘heaviest fish’ title, another division of the contest sees $250 offered to a person who takes the best photo of a released snapper. There are also two $250 “hard luck” prizes to be won as well as hundreds of spot prizes. Rules for the contest are on the entry tickets. Spectators and fish buyers are free to attend the weigh-in. Those taking part in the contest can purchase their tickets – only $30 this year – from Leamington Motors, Sportsworld and Cambridge Home Kills.
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Celebrating a ‘triple whammy’ What started with planting some acacia trees 25 years ago has become a multi-generational passion for the Hunt family in Te Awamutu. The Hunts are taking the long view on shade planting and sustainability “Grandpa was against it at the time; grandma claims she suggested it,” says Sophia Hunt, whose grandparents were the original owners of Orakau Dairy in Te Awamutu, Waikato. Sophia now helps farm Orakau – a 350-cow operation split into two herds – alongside her parents Rose and Vernon, and sister Margie. What grandma and grandpa were disputing was Rose and Vernon shutting up a 1.5ha paddock with some mature acacias about 25 years ago, allowing the selfseeded acacias to grow, instead of being nibbled off each time cows grazed the paddock. The farm had a few stands of mature macrocarpas at the time, planted for timber and used by cows for shade and shelter. But the macrocarpas needed to be milled, and there was concern about the trees causing slips. So, Rose and Vernon decided to close the acacia paddock and create a new shade and shelter area. “The paddock was closed to stock for about seven years,” says Rose. “We’d intended to shut it for only five years, but the young trees needed a little longer to establish.” By shutting the paddock, the seedlings were able to grow into tall trees, creating a shady glade. Rose and Vernon also planted pin oaks, meaning there are now plenty of trees along races, including ongoing new plantings of pin oaks, kahikatea, blue gum and walnut. It’s fitting that trees are so prominent in their approach because of the
Sophia prepares oak seedlings for planting. name of the area, Orakau, means ‘place of trees’. “But you can’t do it all at once,” says Rose, “so we’re fortunate this farm has been in the family this long. And even if we don’t reap the benefits, the next generation will.” Sophia is continuing the tradition. “I buy a bunch of trees and think, ‘Where am I going to plant them?’ We’re lucky to have soil that doesn’t allow trees to blow over when it’s windy. We still need more trees, but I’m mindful of gateways, and getting in and out, as well as where roots could potentially block drains.” Sophia’s latest tree endeavour is to bag up little seedlings growing
under the mature oaks, and she’ll plant them elsewhere on the farm in a couple of years’ time. She hopes starting with seedlings that haven’t had the tap root cut, and protecting them as they grow, will produce better shade trees than purchasing large saplings. These are just some of the many initiatives taken at Orakau to keep their cows cool as part of their commitment to animal care onfarm. “Our motivation is animal wellbeing for the most part,” says Sophia. “We use the acacias on hot days for the second herd because it’s on their way to the dairy. “We try to keep the cows close to the shed during the day and use
the far paddocks at night, so cows aren’t using up too much energy during the hotter time of the day. “It’s uncomfortable for us to see them panting. The flow-on effects of planting trees are happier cows that move a little easier, as they can manage the heat.” The Hunts allow their cows to move at a ‘glacial pace’ and to take as long as they need drinking before leaving the paddock. There is a trough at the exit from the dairy, and four big troughs on the races, so cows typically have access to at least two troughs on the way to and from milking. This ensures the animals’ water intake is optimum. The Hunts describe their acacia
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Price lift defies expectations Fonterra says latest dairy prices are great news for farmers. Prices rose 4.8 percent in the second Global Dairy Trade auction of the year. Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell says the fifth rise in succession defied expectations. The average prices for commodities lifted to $2567 a metric tonne. Hurrell said that would not mean an immediate change in payout predictions. “On the back of some increases we saw in early December, we did increase our guidance for the year, so our forecast range is now $6.70 to $7.30, so that reflected those increases we saw early. We’ll continue to do our numbers on this over the next few weeks to see how things play out,” he told Radio New Zealand
“On our forecast, about $10.5 billion would flow in to the New Zealand economy, and our estimates are 50 percent of that is spent in their local communities, so that’s a huge boost to the local communities.” He told Rural News’ Sudesh Kissun farmers deserve credit for premium prices fetched around the world for their milk. New Zealand butter and skim milk powder were attracting premiums of $500 a tonne more than European products because of the sustainability credential of NZ milk. “Our pasture-based systems, our high standards on animal welfare and our sustainability stories are starting to be recognised around the world,” he said. The next Global Dairy Trade Auction will be held on 2 February.
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Making the colours count
A Wintec Science undergraduate student has had research published in the International Dairy Journal. Rehana Ponnal carried out the research while on a work placement at Fonterra. Her research tested the effectiveness of using a colorimeter to measure the colour of baby milk powder. “Colour is measured because it’s an important aspect of a product. It’s the first thing you perceive. If milk powder was brown for instance, you wouldn’t buy it,” she said. Using a colorimeter to measure the colour of the milk powder addresses consistency issues that arise out of using more subjective measures like colour charts. “Using a colour chart relies on people’s perception of colour. The colorimeter on the other hand gives a reading for a certain colour based on the data of that colour – using this method, something is either that colour, or it’s not. There’s no reliance on individual perception, which can be problematic.” Rehana said many things affect colour
reporting, including the age of the sample and “even the colour on the charts can be inconsistent for a multitude of reasons.” Using the colorimeter would not only be more reliable but more efficient as a measurement tool. “The current process takes longer as several people’s opinions are required to confirm the colour of a sample. With a colorimeter, you just insert the sample and it gives an instant reading. It’s more reliable and more financially beneficial as there’s less time wasted.” Rehana worked on the research with other scientists, and the journal entry, published in September last year, gives positive results of their findings. As a result of the research, Fonterra are in the process of procuring a colorimeter to continue their testing. Jackie Wood, a Senior Research Scientist at Fonterra who Rehana completed her internship with said Fonterra was constantly looking for ways to measure its products in the most reliable and cost-effective way. “During her internship,
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It’s a big year for Waikato Regional Council and our communities. First up for regional councillors when we meet this week is long term plan budget discussions. We’ll have to make some tough calls, that’s already really clear. Why? Because the Government announced its Essential Freshwater package last year which requires significantly more work for councils in a short timeframe. Councils are well accustomed to responding to changing direction from the government of the day. At the end of the day though, it’s you – the ratepayer – who’ll have to pickup the additional cost of this work, because there’s no funding coming from central government to do it. Of course, it will also be our communities, and the generations to come, who will ultimately benefit from this extra investment to address water quality issues. Affordability is something we’re very conscious of around the council table, I can assure you. So staff are being savvy, scaling the work programme to ensure affordability and a focus on what’s really going to make a difference in this region. Once the requirements have been implemented, the council will have a far better understanding of how we can improve freshwater quality and then get on with the job of doing that. The changes aren’t targeting any one group. It’s a whole of region responsibility and everyone will have
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a part to play – whether you live in an apartment, in the country or on a farm. While we don’t necessarily agree with the detail of some of the Government’s changes, we absolutely support the overarching drive to improve water quality. After all, it reflects what we’d already been doing through our groundbreaking work to make Waikato waterways safer for swimming and food gathering and hearing from iwi and our communities. To meet the Essential Freshwater requirements, there’s a massive amount of policy work that needs to be done in the next three years, and the council is also looking to significantly increase its environmental monitoring regime to meet Government’s new requirements. It’s also really important good support systems are in place for our rural communities to deal with the impending changes. That will include using tools such as tailored Freshwater Farm Plans to enable these communities to get some runs on the board in improving their local environments. And that’s just a taster of things to come from Waikato Regional Council. You’ll see me talk about our long- term plan plenty more over the coming few months – that’s because I want to keep you up to speed so you’re well informed when we open up for public submissions in April. I look forward to hearing your views then.
Spaces are filling fast for a workshop being held in Te Kūiti next month on integrating trees and forests into the farm business. The first of the two workshops was held in Karāpiro last November. The workshop is proving popular because farmers are seeing huge opportunity for a fresh approach to integrating trees and forests to maintain and support current farm operations, says Waikato Regional Council’s technical sustainable ag advisor Bala Tikkisetty. It can help meet new environmental requirements while generating additional farm income, and there is access to funding support for this approach, he says. Peter Handford and John-Paul Praat of Groundtruth Ltd are farm and forestry consultants, with a history of fitting farming, forestry and ecology together in ways that maximise gains. The pair are guest presenters at the workshop being held on February 17 from 8.30am to 3pm at Panorama Motor Inn and Conference Centre, 59 Awakino Road. Lunch and morning tea will be provided. The workshop will involve a presentation on the relevant regulations and economic factors, followed by participants collaborating on real-life case study farms – working out which areas are best suited to
food production, which could deliver good returns in forestry, and how to make sure water quality requirements are met or exceeded in the process. The funding incentives around carbon sequestration will be explored and clarified as well, leaving participants with a full view of the potential wins to be had by moving proactively into an integrated land management model. The benefits that can be gained in terms of soil and water protection, income diversification, biodiversity and overall environmental performance will be addressed in the context of working farms. Details covered will range from fencing and access placement, to riparian planting options, to local and national regulations and how to approach funding applications. “Concerns over increasing environmental compliance
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It’s almost back-to-school time and for some it will be difficult to swap beach games for biology. But to quote Dr Seuss on education, ‘You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose’. There are over 760,000 school children in New Zealand. That’s an awful lot of lunch boxes that need packing each day. And each one is a challenge! Lunch box goodies have changed. There’s pressure put on to provide foods that are not wrapped — just placed straight in the box. Not so easy if your child enjoys juicy tomato and cucumber sandwiches. However, many prepare-ahead treats can fill the demand for ‘naked food’ and also help the early morning pre-school rush. Pasta and rice salads can be prepared the night before. Add chopped carrot, celery and capsicum, diced chicken or hard-boiled egg plus a little dressing and pronto — a flavoursome, healthy, easy-to-eat meal served in its reusable container. Leftovers from dinner such as chili con carne or meatloaf make excellent fillings for bread rolls or baps. Cold pizza, cold sausages filled with chutney in a long roll, and sushi are all great lunch box faves.
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Wilkinson Transport Engineering Call 111 for code 12 Albert Street, Carters Flat Z station Cambridge Corner of Queen St and Inside by cashier Victoria St Z station Hautapu 167 Victoria Road Inside by cashier
CAMBRIDGE OPEN HOMES BAYLEYS Sunday 31 January 8 Shelley Street 7/14 Thornton Road 57 Carlyle Street Wednesday 3 February 2237 Maungatautari Road
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CAMBRIDGE REAL ESTATE Thursday 28 January 2A Victoria Street 65 Alan Livingston Drive 69 Roto-O-Rangi Road Saturday 30 January 57 Hydro Road 69 Roto-o-Rangi Road 20 Grace Avenue Sunday 24 January 1150A Victoria Road 57 Hydro Road 35 Queen Street 69 Roto-O-Rangi Road 2/17 Pope Terrace 65 Alan Livingston Drive 62 Hall Street 2A Victoria Street
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LJ HOOKER CAMBRIDGE Sunday 31 January 74 Arnold Street LUGTONS Saturday 30 January 3 Kelly Road 4B Ngaio Crescent Sunday 31 January 3 Kelly Road 4B Ngaio Crescent MORE RE Saturday 30 January 98 Shakespeare St 24 Bracken St 2 Brooke Street 20 Ruru Street Sunday 31 January 98 Shakespeare St 30 Williamson St 48 Princes St 6 Bryce St 2 Brooke St 20 Ruru St 968A Tauwhare Rd
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11.00-11.30am 11.00-11.45am 12.00-12.30pm 12.15-1.00pm 1.00-1.30pm 2.00-2.30pm 2.00-2.30pm
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Looking for a home with income potential in the heart of Cambridge? This stunning property offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 living areas within a beautiful private garden setting. Upstairs is a haven of calm with magic views of magnificent trees and Cambridge East. Formerly a B&B and within easy walking distance to town, this charming home has been built with flair and imagination, featuring wooden ceilings, stained glass, excellent indoor/outdoor flow, all-weather parking and a dual access driveway. Call Rachael Seavill on 027 722 4235 for more information and to view or visit the open home.
OPEN HOME: SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 12.30-1.15PM
INTERNET I.D. CRE1233
47 Alpha Street, Cambridge
07 823 1945
sales@cambridgerealestate.co.nz
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OPEN HOME SUN 2.00 - 2.30PM
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968A Tauwhare Rd, Tauwhare
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- Spacious and well appointed 3 bedroom brick home, refurbished with new kitchen, bathroom, laundry, carpet, drapes and painted throughout, all within the last 3 years. - Separate lounge, plus large family room, established country gardens, stunning covered outdoor living area. - 11,200m2 (more or less) in 5 paddocks, large utility shed.
Lot 1/564 Maungatautari Rd, Karapiro
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- Lifestyle section approximately 8079m2 (more or less). - Located down a private lane, positioned across the road from the Karapiro Lake, the land is flat in contour and positioned to soak up all day sun. - Rest assured your build will be protected by executive neighboring homes. Covenants available on request.
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 18th February, by 4.00pm
07 823 2300 sales@more-re.co.nz www.more-re.co.nz
More Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA 2008
74 Victoria Street Cambridge
Peter Tong 021 987 867
Wendy Tong Lily Hooker 027 555 0633 027 870 3317
Jason Tong Sean Senior Scott Saunders 027 755 2902 021 0231 7949 022 024 5404
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A fairer commission rate of 2.8% to first $300,000 then 1.8% on balance + gst Plus FREE, tailor-made marketing worth $2,500+
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98 Shakespeare St, Leamington
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- 146m2 spacious and purposely designed for comfort and low maintenance, built in 1997. - Semi open plan lounge opening to courtyard, plenty of storage, separate toilet with basin, bathroom with bath and wet floor shower, internal access garage. - Handy to Leamington shops and Medical Centre. Deadline Sale (unless sold prior), 17th February, by 4.00 pm
1 24 Bracken Street, Leamington
- Take hold of this opportunity in both hands! - Three bedrooms, two toilets, large living area, tandem garage and shedding. - Handy location, private backyard - ready for your inspiration. - Be bold, be quick, be rewarded! Deadline Sale (unless sold prior), 11th February, by 4.00 pm
Modern, Linear & Brick & Privacy
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$869,000
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OPEN HOME SUN 12.00 - 12 .30PM
OPEN HOME SUN 11.00 -11.45AM 30 Williamson Street, Cambridge
4 2
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- An easy-care townhouse with a nice private aspect. - If you are in the market looking for a lock up and leave , then look no further. - Homes of this age and location are sought after so be sure to contact me to arrange a viewing or visit the weekend open homes before you miss this opportunity. Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 10th February, by 4.00 pm
07 823 2300 sales@more-re.co.nz www.more-re.co.nz
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5B Alpers Ridge, Leamington
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- Built in 2011, this modern mono pitched home is situated on an elevated yet flat back section. - Well fenced and north facing aspect, light, newly painted interior decor, newly installed LED down lights, new carpeting. - Double internal access carpeted garage, separate laundry. - Low maintenance.
More Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA 2008
74 Victoria Street Cambridge
Peter Tong 021 987 867
Wendy Tong Lily Hooker 027 555 0633 027 870 3317
Jason Tong Sean Senior Scott Saunders 027 755 2902 021 0231 7949 022 024 5404
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1592 MORRINSVILLE-WALTON ROAD, RICHMOND DOWNS.
This 9.0897 hectare (more or less) property is a lifestyle block which was once part of a dairy farm. The property is central to Matamata, Morrinsville and Cambridge and has the potential for a wide range of income generating activities. The exquisite 270m2 home is just 7½ years new and very well appointed with a large open plan kitchen and large scullery. The property has been set up with horses in mind with two five bay pole sheds. Fully lined horse boxes use three of the ten bays with the others having previously been used for kid-goat and calf rearing. The contour is mostly flat, naturally fertile kereone loam soil, with permanent fencing and hedge on the boundaries. Water is sourced from a natural spring and pressure reticulated around the property.
CALL ALAN NOW TO VIEW! 0274 842 211 Auction on Site Sunday 14th February at 1.00pm (unless sold prior)
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Hamill’s in Te Awamutu We are looking for someone to join the team at Hamill’s Fishing and Hunting store in Te Awamutu. To be the successful you will be an open minded, mature, with good work ethics, an outgoing person, honest with integrity and a good knowledge of the outdoors. Sales experience in retail/or customer experience would be helpful. You will have a passion for the products we sell and should thrive when interacting with clients, you will excel when communicating with people from all back grounds. You will enjoy being part of a friendly sales environment including staff and owners, you will bring a high energy to the role and will enjoy working with a small but driven team. You will have a strong handle on both spoken and written English and will be comfortable communicating with customers over the telephone, written emails and face to face. You will need to be flexible to meet the needs of the business, available to work Saturdays. You will also need to have the relevant right to work in NZ or Visa conditions to be able to commit to full time work.
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Please send applications to Katrina Hudson admin@hamillsta.co.nz Closes 30-January 2021.
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Cambridge Town Hall Community Trust Founding Trustees Do you love Cambridge and the Cambridge Town Hall and have skills and experience to contribute to redeveloping and reactivating the Hall for our community? The Cambridge Town Hall Community Trust, a charitable trust, will lease and manage the Town Hall, including leading its redevelopment in partnership with Council.
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Six to eight founding trustees who are passionate about the Town Hall will bring governance skills to this new Trust. Trustees need to be able to think strategically, to read and understand financial reports and budgets, and to govern a charitable trust effectively.
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It would also be an advantage to bring to the Trust skills, networks and experience in one or more of the following areas: performing and visual arts, venue and event management, capital fundraising, capital project development, community engagement, compliance and risk management, accounting and finance, law, communications, and working with local government.
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SAT: 10.45AM, 5.10PM ~ SUN: 3.15PM
6.00pm
16 Mar
Green Book (M) 2 hrs 25 mins PIXIE (R16)
2PENGUIN hrs 16 minsBLOOM (PG)
THE CROODS: A NEW AGE (PG) Stan & Ollie (M)
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Sun, Sun, 31 Jan
1.30pm 12.30pm 8.30pm
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1.30pm 1.30pm 8.15pm
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17 Mar
11.30am 3.30pm
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19 Mar
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20 Mar 3.40pm
11.00am
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Swimming With Men (M) THE MARKSMAN (TBA)
11.15am
8.20pm
1 hr 52 mins
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1.30pm 1.10pm
3.50pm
1.35pm 1.45pm 8.20pm 3.50pm
11.00am 6.00pm 3.45pm 6.00pm
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