TE AWAMUTU NEWS | 1
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021
2 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu 07 870 1991
Missed Delivery? Ph 07 827 0005
It’s a real newspaper
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Meeting the Covid challenge By Viv Posselt
As much as Covid-19 continues to negatively impact many in Te Awamutu, it is also making the community stronger, says Kainga Aroha Community House manager Kane Rangitonga. The pandemic brought to light various groups working independently within the community, he said, something that has created a foundation for moving forward in 2021. “We were an essential organisation during lockdown last year, but it was soon obvious there were pockets of people out there doing their bit to help. “So, while we had increasing numbers of people needing help, Covid also gave us an opportunity to identify those groups and find ways we can work together. It means we can reach more people in the future.” That is one
of the big takeaways from a very challenging 2020, he said. Another was a more caring approach between neighbours and the response from families who discovered a new appreciation for their children. “Parents were telling me that they really got to know their kids during lockdown. That’s a really positive outcome.” Early February saw Kane back on deck after helping run the annual school holiday camp for kids. Kainga Aroha offers a range of services and programmes to support the community, including family support, counselling, advocacy, budgeting and school camps. This time of year is always busy, he said, but the start of 2021 has seen even more families seek help, primarily through income loss. Covid-19 didn’t create new issues for Kainga Aroha, Kane said, it simply increased the numbers. During the early 2020 lockdown, Kane delivered medication packs and over 20 food parcels a day, all the while balancing the needs of his own extended whanau. It was a tough time, but he believes Waipā has fared better than many other New Zealand communities. “There are more families struggling financially than in previous years, for sure. We have seen that over the past few months as people have lost their jobs and found themselves homeless. “It’s not unusual for parents to have to balance a good Christmas for their families with the knowledge that the bills will be coming in January,” he added, “but the pandemic made that more pronounced. We gave out over 300 Christmas hampers in 2020 – until then, our highest number was around 200 distributed the previous year.” Continued on page 2
Kainga Aroha Community House manager Kane Rangitonga says more people need help as the fallout from Covid-19 continues to bite.
WHETHER YOUR NEEDS ARE MILKING MACHINES, WATER SERVICES OR STAINLESS FABRICATION
#MADEFORNZ
$480 SAVE$5,995
SUZUKI DR200SEL5 TROJAN INCL GST
EVERY DAY $600
RELIABLE
MINIMUM TRADE-IN ANY TRADE DEAD OR ALIVE
See instore for details
A no-nonsense farm bike that’s been designed for New Zealand conditions – day in and day out.
Call our qualified team of experts We have someone on call 365 days a year.
PROUD TO BE LOCAL – PROUD TO SUPPORT LOCAL SUZUKI DR200SE - $4,799 +GST Price excludes GST, savings including GST. Offer ends 31 March 2020.
2 Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu P 07 871 3069 E info@wilkspenny.co.nz
809 Bond Road, Te Awamutu P 07 870 4011 E office@pml.co.nz W pml.co.nz
2 | TE AWAMUTU NEWS
Thinking of Selling? For commitment, service and results
Call Joan today!
Joan Milgate
027 268 9379 joan@waiparealestate.nz
Licensed Salesperson REAA 2008
Call us to report a missed delivery: 07 827 0005
CONTACTS News/Editorial Roy Pilott
editor@goodlocal.nz
027 450 0115 Viv Posselt
viv@goodlocal.nz
027 233 7686
Advertising Manager Janine Davy
janine@goodlocal.nz
027 287 0005
Owner/Publisher David Mackenzie
david@goodlocal.nz
Office/Missed Deliveries 07 827 0005
admin@goodlocal.nz
Readers’ contributions of articles and letters are welcome. Publication of contributions are entirely at the discretion of editorial staff and may be edited. Contributions will only be considered for publication when accompanied by the author’s full name, residential address, and telephone number. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publishers. The Te Awamutu News is published by Good Local Media Limited.
Artist series kicks off Te Awamutu’s Rosebank Art Centre is holding its first 2021 Artist of the Month Exhibition this month. The February 26 and 27 exhibition will feature Waipā artists Glenice Hill and Margaret Choat. They will be at the Rosebank Art Centre at 337 Churchill Lane from 10am to 2pm on both days. Glenice’s work is mostly in acrylics. “Life’s experiences – love friendship, tragedy and a love of colour have all inspired me,” she said. “Painting with acrylics has become one of those loves. I enjoy painting with friends and learning from everybody and everything around me.” Margaret has been interested in drawing and painting all her life, and has only just returned to it after a long period when she did no art at all. “Thanks to encouragement from family and friends, I’m enjoying a lot more of my spare time with a brush in my hand. I joined the Rosebank Art Centre about a year ago … it has helped me stay focused and motivated to keep working on new pieces,” she said. “I also enjoy meeting other artists who come and work at the centre.” Margaret won the ‘Viewer’s Choice Award’ at Rosebank’s exhibition last October, when about 15 of their members exhibited work in the ‘Face of 2020’ exhibition at the Burchell Pavilion. This month’s event will kick off a series of monthly exhibitions featuring work by the centre’s artists. The group, which is run by the Rosebank Charitable Trust, came back to life last year after going into recess about five years ago due to a drop in numbers. It now hosts about 25 members and also offers workshops. Entry to the exhibition is free and all are welcome.
Glenice Hill
Margaret Choat
Update from a busy board By Ange Holt, Chairperson, Te Awamutu Community Board
It was a busy first night at the Community Board with a number of items on our agenda. These included three very interesting presentations, the first by Sally Fraser for a proposed Kerbside Food Scrap Collection, the second by Richard Bax about Understanding Development Contributions and the third – Brad Ward and Regan McFall proposing a new pump track and further upgrades to Centennial Park. We also had Quarterly Reports for Water Services, Civil Defence Emergency Management and District Growth and Regulatory Services. We had one person present to the public forum requesting support for a plaque in Selwyn Park and no applications for discretionary funding. For those wanting more information, here is the link to the agenda: https://www.waipadc.govt.nz/ourcouncil/agendas-and-minutes . Coming up on February 27 is our free Kihikihi Summer Stroll starting at 1pm at the Tu Rata Reserve. The Community Board will be in attendance so Kihikihi residents can drop in and have a chat about any issues we can support you with or pass on to council. We would love to meet you and have the opportunity to get your views on what is happening out in
Kihikihi especially with the Long Term Plan coming up for review. In addition, folks will be able to take a “stroll” with a short self-guided heritage walk up the street. The wonderful committee from the Police House & Temple Cottage will have their facilities open and be available to tell you all they know. We also have a special guest our own “Guide Rangi” – Rovina Maniapoto-Anderson who has kindly offered to share her knowledge about Kihikihi and the significance of the renowned leader of his era, Rewi Maniapoto. After the walk, there will be some refreshments before “The Cossie Ukes” kick off with a ukulele concert on the verandah of Temple Cottage. Bring a blanket or chair, a picnic and join us for a relaxing afternoon. We look forward to seeing you there. Submissions are planned to open late next month (as long as there are no delays) for both the Annual Plan and the Long Term Plan so please start thinking about things you would like to see addressed in those plans. Your feedback is important. Please contact any of the members if you have a topic you would like to discuss with them or bring to the Community Board table. The next Community Board meeting will be on March 9 - we welcome you to participate in the public forum or simply attend.
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021
On the beat with Constable Ryan Fleming
Just be kind… It seems we are experiencing a bit of deja vu this week with another lockdown being announced after transmission was discovered in the community in Auckland. This has considerable impacts on us all; me included. The Rodeo is scheduled for the Kihikihi Domain for Saturday is now up in the air as to whether it will go ahead. The Direct Animal Action group who plan to peacefully protest the event are now also uncertain as to whether they will be able to attend. I have colleagues who so far have endured hours of standing in appalling weather on checkpoints north and south of Auckland to ensure that those who are travelling have legitimate means. These are trying times for us all and with the uncertainty within the community, especially the business community who are unable to plan ahead, I know you are feeling the strain. I ask all the people who read this to remember the principle that got us through the big lock down - Be Kind. Just be patient and remember we are all in this together. Some good news has also arrived in the form of the first batch of vaccines arriving in New Zealand this week. I know these are going to be rolled out soon to front facing staff in the hospitals and managed isolation facilities. There really is no need to buy a months’ worth of toilet paper like we have seen in Melbourne again.
Meeting the Covid challenge Continued from front page
More noticeable, too, are the numbers of people struggling with having to seek help. “Many have never had to approach a social agency for support before. Some believe wrongly that there is a stigma attached to asking for help. It is a difficult transition for those who have always been able to hold a job, feed their families.” Often, it is other family members who break the ice with the agency, sometimes grandparents enquiring on behalf of their families. “It all comes down to communication. Once people realise we are here to help, they are usually happy to let us do our job.”
TE AWAMUTU NEWS | 3
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Briefs… March dates March marches against the spread of P in Waipā will be staged on March 27 in both Kihikihi and Te Awamutu. Donna Stanley, who is assisting with the planning, said a hikoi would commence at 8.30am by Rewi Maniapoto monument walking to Turata reserve. People will then make their way to North St, Te Awamutu where a second hikoi will start at 10.30am. The route is North St to Arawata and to Selwyn park, where there will be speakers. Last week’s News had an incorrect date for the hikoi. Road closure Maungatautari Road will be closed at the intersection of SH1 for a week from 7pm Sunday while repairs and resurfacing of SH1 adjacent to the intersection are carried out. Traffic bound for Maungatautari from the north should detour via Cambridge and, from the south, via Arapuni. Book winners The winners of our draws for books were Diane Warrington (The Covid Files) Peter Ritsema (New Zealanders, The Field Guide) Hilary McPherson (Codename Bananas) Graham Smith (With the Wind Behind Us), Noleen Sommerville (Sam Bloom, Heartache & Birdsong) and Winona McPharlane, Janet McNally and Elbé Moreland, who all get a copy of Birds of New Zealand. Congratulations to all winners. Covid restrictions Restrictions are back in place at all Waipā District Council facilities as the district shifts into Alert Level 2. Under Alert Level 2 there is contact tracing, physical distancing and limits on the number of people allowed into buildings. Libraries, the museum, facilities including playgrounds, skateparks, toilets, BMX tracks and boat ramps will also remain open with some restrictions. For more information visit www. waipadc.govt.nz/covid-19.
Covid uncertainty reigns again
A return to alert Level Two this week resulted in an early postponement and put other events in doubt. A One-Stop Shop scheduled for Tuesday in Cambridge was an immediate Covid casualty. This event was to make its first appearance in Waipā to provide farmers and growers information to dispose of farm waste safely and sustainably and see how an enviro transfer station operates. Waipā District Council will reschedule the events once there is clarity “on when we can safely operate it”. A decision on the country’s Covid alert levels was to be made after this edition went to press. The New Zealand Canoe Sprint Champs were also scheduled to host sportsmen and women from all over the country on Lake Karapiro this weekend but were postponed on Tuesday. Organisers hope to have a new
date by the end of the week. They said they would not go ahead until the entire country was at Level 1. Rangiaowhia Commemoration Day is also scheduled for Sunday and organisers had planned to close Rangiaowhia Road, from Cambridge Rd to Puahue Rd to traffic from 5am to 5pm. In Kihikihi organisers of the Waikato Rodeo Association’s 60th anniversary scheduled for Saturday were also awaiting news. Premier Kiwi band Six 60’s Claudelands concert on Saturday was also thrown into doubt following last Sunday’s announcement that Auckland was returning to Level 3, and the rest of the country to Level 2 after three community cases were confirmed in South Auckland. Hamilton’s Gardens Arts Festival is diaried to open on Saturday. One event which did go ahead was the Cambridge launch of the 2021 season of the NZ House & Garden Tours on Friday and Saturday. The event, which is raising money for the Breast Cancer
Foundation drew close to 2500 people including a strong Taranaki contingent. Two of the latest South Auckland Covid victims had visited Taranaki venues the previous weekend. Hamilton bar owner John Lawrenson was left in a catch-22 situation ahead of what should be a full-on weekend with the start of Orientation Week for students. He took a financial hit during the last lockdown because barrel
beer does not have a long shelf life, and was left with the option of not stocking up for O-week or buying in the knowledge his bars may be restricted. On Tuesday Mr Lawrenson confirmed he has had gone ahead and ordered, deciding to leave his bars potentially dry for O-week was too much of a risk. People wishing to check on events will find most have a website presence.
Testing venue
Covid testing continued in the region this week including at a new pop-up site setting up in Piopio, the Waikato District Health board announced on its website. Testing facilities are for people who are symptomatic or attended “locations of interest” during the times identified by the Ministry of Health. Most doctors’ surgeries have testing capacity – contact Healthline first on 0800 358 5453. Site details: Founders Theatre, Hamilton, 8am to 6pm Claudelands Event Centre, 9am to 5pm (entry via Gate 3) Ōtorohanga Sports Club, 10am to 4pm Piopio at the Rugby Football Club on Aria Road, noon to 3pm. Details of the testing sites can be found at https://www.waikatodhb.health.nz/
Branching out By Steph Bell-Jenkins
Set in three leafy hectares in the tranquil Waikato countryside, Ōhaupō Tree Church and Gardens is a far cry from the fast-paced corporate world Bev and Chris Gatenby once inhabited. But after taking stock of their lives following lockdown, the couple decided a lifestyle change might just be their cup of tea. So last August they bought the well known Waikato property – a popular wedding venue which has a living tree chapel as its centrepiece – from owner and creator Barry Cox. “We had been thinking a lot about what kind of difference we wanted to make in the world and we just decided on many levels this was a lovely thing to offer,” said Bev, a former Trust Waikato Chief Executive who has spent the past five years working as a consultant for local government and charities. Not that it was an easy decision. Chris, a former rural banker and real estate agent who had worked in the gardens parttime for Barry for four years, was initially reluctant. “I knew it would be pretty full-on and I wondered if we were ready for such a big commitment,” he said. “But Barry really wanted us to take it on and we wanted the public to continue having
access to it because it’s such a beautiful, serene place. So we sat down and had a really open discussion with him and decided we could make it work.” Now, the couple’s focus is on honouring Barry’s legacy while branching out in new directions. Work is about to start on renovating an old, two-storey barn, which is being transformed into an indoor venue for workshops, retreats and small conferences. This will have two accommodation rooms attached. A new spring meadow garden is also being created in an undeveloped area of the property where a small stream meanders past a kauri grove and an existing stand of Awanui cherry blossom trees. Another 25 Mt Fuji blossom trees have been planted, and more natives will be added. “We’re really busy and it’s full on seven days a week, but it’s exciting as well,” Chris said. “It’s really neat to see people enjoying the place and seeing the look of wow on their faces.” Bev said the gardens, which include a labyrinth, European and English inspired collections, a Monet-style pond and perennial flower gardens, would continue to be open for weddings and groups by appointment. They are also open from 10am-4pm on Chris and Bev Gatenby are developing a new indoor venue. Sundays for an admission fee.
Ever thought of a pre-paid funeral? Lessen the stress and financial burden on your family by planning and pre-paying for your funeral, ensuring that your wishes are respected. A pre-paid funeral is excluded from asset testing when assessing a subsidy for long-term residential care for the elderly. The funds are independently held by a third party. Rosetown Funeral Home proudly serves the people of Te Awamutu, Otorohanga and the surrounding areas.
07 870 2137 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu office@rosetown.co.nz www.rosetown.co.nz
FDANZ
Jim Goddin - Helen Carter - Nikki Adamson - William Johnston - Jan Howie - David Espin
4 | TE AWAMUTU NEWS
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Shop locally OWNED for the best meat and vege in town ... NZ Blueberries
2
FOR
6
$
Hass Avocado
5 FILLET STEAK SLICED $29.95/KG FILLET STEAK WHOLE $26.95/KG
LAMB KNUCKLES
$12.99/KG
FOR
5
$
New Season NZ apple apple
2.99
$
PORK MINCE
$13.99/KG
TRIM PORK LEG ROAST
$13.99/KG
KG
Telegraph Cucumber
2
FOR
3
$
Spring Onion
2 8 MEAT BALLS
$8.00/PK
COOKED CHICKENS
$12.95/EA
“SPECIALS VALID FROM FEBRUARY 18TH-24TH
81B JACOBS ST TE AWAMUTU HOURS MON TO FRI 8AM TO 5.30PM, SAT 9.30AM TO 3PM PH 0800 624 4557 magills.co.nz
FOR
3
$
10kg Bag Moonlight Potatoes
7.99
$
EACH
58 Jacobs Street, Te Awamutu
Ph 07 870 2951 | Mon to Sat 8am – 6pm, Sun 9am -6pm Specials From Thursday 11th February - Wednesday 17th February 2021
Find us on
TE AWAMUTU NEWS | 5
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021
New predator free hub launched By Viv Posselt
The next phase of Predator-Free Mystery Creek has been launched by the New Zealand National Fieldays Society (NZNFS). The information evening last week was designed to kickstart a wider movement to extend predator control into the surrounding community. The initiative links other protection groups, including both Predator-Free Hamilton and Cambridge, to form the Predator-Free Mystery Creek Community Hub. The idea is to collaborate with neighbours, local iwi, businesses and schools to educate and support the control of predatory species, particularly
rats, possums and stoats, across Mystery Creek’s 114-hectares and beyond. It is supported by DOC and the Waikato Regional Council (WRC), with the NZNFS having secured funding from the WRC’s Environmental Initiatives Fund to run the Hub over the next two years. Society CEO Peter Nation, who was not able to attend the information evening, said recently that conservation and protection had been a focus for the Society over the past year. The Hub will provide predator traps for its neighbours and offer ongoing support and training days. “We would like to see this as a place where in the future, schools can
Predator Control Community Co-ordinator with Predator-Free Hamilton, Karen Barlow, and National Fieldays Society Business Administrator Janine Monk at the launch.
visit and learn more, with a focus on science and innovation in the environmental space.” He said critically endangered long-tail bats and long-finned eels lived at Mystery Creek and on neighbouring properties, and kaka were often seen. “The Hub is designed not only to protect these species, but to encourage the wider community to get involved in predator trapping,” he said. “The Society is well connected with extensive networks. This initiative will give us the opportunity to leverage these relationships to champion conservation and protection in the greater Waikato region.” Among several speakers introduced by NZNFS Business Administrator Janine Monk was Hamilton Airport CEO Mark Morgan, and Waikato Regional Council Community Restoration Advisor Kate Richardson. Karen Barlow, Predator Control Community Co-ordinator with Predator-Free Hamilton told guests the region’s unique fauna was facing ‘catastrophic consequences’ due to the relatively rapid influx of predatory species, introduced over too short a period to enable endemic species to evolve naturally to the point where they could combat the onslaught. “These native species have quite simply been overwhelmed and haven’t had enough time to adapt.” She said everyone needed to ‘do their bit’ to help. “We cannot rely
on understaffed and under-funded government departments to take it on. We all need to get involved.” Karen described Predator-Free Mystery Creek as Janine Monk’s ‘brainchild’, and said it offered hope by trapping the worst of the pest species. The traps used killed humanely and did not use toxins, reducing the risk to other species. In just over a year, more than 250 pests were caught in 75 traps placed around Mystery Creek and serviced weekly by community volunteers. The catch included about 140 possums, some 80 rats, 53 hedgehogs and two mustelids. The team uses the Trap.NZ App to record catches for each trap, enabling them to keep track of where pests congregate. The next step in expanding the Community Hub is to run training sessions, intended to show volunteers from neighbouring properties how to build tunnel boxes, use and clear traps and record data. An initial series of workshops planned for late February was postponed due to the latest Covid-19 restrictions. Karen Richardson spoke about Project Echo, a collaboration linking the Waikato Regional Council, Waikato University and other partners in advocating for awareness around the threatened long-tailed bats, said predation was behind their numbers dropping more than 30 percent in 10 years. Part of her talk addressed the importance of conservationists
protecting roost sites and putting in ‘bat boxes’ to aid their survival. More information on PredatorFree Mystery Creek is available from their Facebook page.
Volunteer Howard Forlong with the first possum caught at the Predator-Free Community Hub at Mystery Creek. Photo: Supplied. Advertorial
Fractures & Soft Tissue Injuries At our weekly Thursday Fracture Clinic we don’t just treat broken bones, we also see a lot of sprains. We like to keep up to date with the latest research about how best to treat them, so you can recover faster. You may have heard of R.I.C.E. (Rest Ice Compression
NOW OPEN 7 DAYS 9am - 4.30pm
Orchard shop onsite with fresh organic blueberries, and a great range of organic blueberry products. • OUTDOOR PLAY AREA • GREAT ALL DAY MENU • DELICIOUS COFFEE CAFÉ IRRESISTIBLUE 156 Turkington Road, Monavale, Cambridge Signposted off the Cambridge-Te Awamutu Road Only 15 minutes from central Te Awamutu P 07 834 3501 E bookings@cafeirresistiblue.co.nz
www.cafeirresistiblue.co.nz
P PROTECTION – Avoid movements that increase pain in the first days after injury. E ELEVATION – Elevate the injured limb higher than your heart as often as possible. A AVOID ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES – Avoid taking these, as they reduce tissue healing. Avoid icing. C COMPRESSION – Use elastic bandage or taping to reduce swelling. E EDUCATION – Your body knows best. Avoid unnecessary treatments and medical investigations and let nature play its role.
If you have a sprain this summer you can use this as a guide for your rehabilitation.
Elevation) but have you heard of PEACE AND LOVE? The British Journal of Sports Medicine recently published an article on how best to treat sprains and soft tissue injuries. Instead of RICE, they recommend treating sprains with PEACE & LOVE: & L LOAD – Let pain guide your gradual return to normal activities. Your body will tell you when it is safe to increase load. O OPTIMISM – Condition your brain for recovery by being confident and positive. V VASCULARISATION – Choose pain-free cardio activities to increase blood flow for healing. E EXERCISE – Restore mobility and strength by adopting an active approach to recovery.
As always if you need any further guidance be sure to see one of our GPs or book in to our fracture/ sprain clinic.
Your Health brought to you by 220 Bank Street, Te Awamutu | P 07 872 0300 | E reception@tamc.co.nz
6 | TE AWAMUTU NEWS
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021
FUN ON THE TOWN OR AT HOME? We have something for you BALLANTINE 1LTR $ .99
41
Waipa Workingmens Club
ABSOLUT 1LTR $ .99
Great people, great food, great atmosphere. Enjoy what the club has to offer!
41
JOIN NOW FOR TWO YEAR MEMBERSHIP NOW ONLY $79! • • • • • • •
Plenty of off street parking Rafters Restaurant Full TAB Service Gaming Lounge Pool and Snooker Tables Dartboards Kids Zone with gaming consoles and foosball table
• • • • • • •
Live Entertainment Courtesy Van Members Draw Nights Meat Raffles Covered outdoor dining area Venue Hire at discounted rates Range of Social and sports groups available
GLEN GRANT 10 YRS OLD 700ML $ .99
58
43
46
GORDON GIN 1LTR OR GORDON 700ML PINK $ .99
36
CAPTAIN MORGAN 1LTR $ .99
BLACK HEART RUM 1LTR 3 FOR $ .00
43
108
JAGER 700ML $ .99
34
Club Opening Hours Monday 12pm – 7pm Tuesday 12pm – Late Wednesday 12pm – 7pm Thursday 12pm – Late Friday 12pm – Late Saturday 10 am – Late Sunday 12pm – 7pm 07 871 3923 139 Albert Park Drive, Te Awamutu
BELL'S 1LTR SCOTCH WHISKY $ .99
36
BAILEY'S 1LTR $ .99
JIM BEAM BLACK 1 LTR $ .99
www.waipawmc.co.nz
SKYY VODKA 1LTR $ .99
39
48
Get in touch or simply fill out our online membership form at
Membership includes reciprocal visiting rights to other Clubs NZ clubs across New Zealand
54
WILD TURKEY BOURBON WHISKY 1LTR $ .99
Normally $108
Club Facilities and Member Benefits
JACK DANIEL'S 1LTR $ .99
TUI BOURBON 12 CANS/ TUI SODA 12 CANS $ .99
20
WITHER HILL WINE (SAUV BLANC, PINOT GRIS, CHARD) 2 FOR $ .99
27
STEINLAGER CLASSIC 18 BTLS $ .99
41
CODY 18PK 7% $ .99
29
Specials valid until 28 February 2021. Or while stock last. ID required.
Loyalty discounts & volume discounts available. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED
Rosetown Liquor Centre. 18 Rogers Place (KNOWN AS TRIANGLE) Te Awamutu P 07 871 8777 E rosetownlc@gmail.com NEW ZEALANDS LOOKING FOR THAT PERFECT GIFT? GIFT CARDS NOW IN STORE
LARGEST LIQUOR CHAIN WITH OVER 240 STORES
TE AWAMUTU NEWS | 7
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Last collections for Council puts unofficial dump sites up $8b plan Unofficial rubbish bag dropoff points across Waipā are being “dumped”. The unofficial sites are used by residents whose properties are not serviced by EnviroWaste to drop off their yellow rubbish bags for collection. Piles of 30 or more bags are often left on the berm for days ahead of collection and Waipā District Council compliance manager Karl Tutty said they were now a major problem and attracting complaints. “Bags left at these locations for long period of time are not only unsightly but they attract vermin and animals which inevitably leads to littering when bags are ripped open, and can create a terrible odour. “It’s unfair for those living nearby to have to deal with these sites. If rubbish bags were only left there on the day of collection, then it wouldn’t be an issue but that unfortunately is not what is happening.” Drop-off sites include the corner of Baffin and Franklin streets in Pirongia, the corner of French Pass and Maungakawa roads in Cambridge and the intersection of Hydro Road and State Highway 1 in Karāpiro. Residents have been given advance warning of the change by the district council. The Baffin Street Pirongia site will be first to go - collections at that site will stop from from Friday next week, and
other sites will be dropped one-by-one from then on. “We understand residents will need a bit of time to sort out a new rubbish provider if they have been using these drop-off points so they’ll have a short grace period to do so. “However, after this time we will start actively monitoring these sites and fining those who continue to dump their rubbish there. Rubbish collection is a private service in Waipā. It is not managed by Council.
Public input is being sought over a proposed $8 billion investment in Waikato’s land transport system. The Regional Transport Committee plan sets out how the region’s land transport system will be developed over the next 30 years. Significant projects in the draft include: • Completing the Waikato Expressway and advocating for its extension from Cambridge to Piarere, as well as other state highway resilience projects such as SH1 Bulli Point at Taupō and the Awakino Gorge on SH3. • Significant road safety improvements through the Road to Zero Programme around the region, with a package of works to address speed management around schools • Funding for operating and enhancing the Te Huia passenger rail service between Waikato and Auckland. “This plan will position the region well to make the transformative changes that are needed to provide for our growing and diverse communities,” said Waikato regional councillor and committee chair Hugh Vercoe. “Ultimately, the committee wants to make sure our transport system is as sustainable, safe and accessible as possible, where no-one is killed or seriously injured,” Cr Vercoe said. “We’ve signalled a 34 per cent increase in investment from our last plan in 2018, which includes a huge leap in funding for walking and cycling activities, as well as big increases for road maintenance. Cr Vercoe said the plan prioritises “providing for the access and mobility needs of our communities, including facilitating a future integrated land use and transport system to provide for our growing Hamilton-Waikato metro spatial area”. Consultation on the draft plan opens tomorrow and closes on March 21. For more information go to www. waikatoregion.govt.nz/rltp.
“It is up to all residents to select a provider who will service their properties. Not all properties can use the yellow rubbish bags which are provided by EnviroWaste,” Karl Tutty said. “Many rural properties, for example, should be using a wheelie bin service instead or taking their rubbish to a transfer station as their bags will not be collected from the street outside of their houses.” For more information go to www. waipadc.govt.nz/rubbish .
Waipa Networks Ltd
Electricity delivery prices effective from 1 April 2021 (GST exclusive)
The prices in this schedule are used to invoice electricity retailers for the delivery of electricity on our electricity network. Electricity retailers determine how to allocate this cost together with energy, metering and other retail costs when setting the retail prices that appear in your power account. NEW PRICES RESIDENTIAL
Code D
All Inclusive *
WA01
6,118
9.07
6.80
2.44
9.24
Uncontrolled (on 24 hours/day)
WA02
16,475
10.10
7.61
2.68
10.29
Controlled #
WA03
8,433
2.13
1.79
0.38
2.17
Night only – (on 8 hours/day)
WA05
219
1.45
1.10
0.38
1.48
Daily Fixed Price
WARF
19,923
15.00c/d
15.00c/d
RESIDENTIAL ADVANCED Advanced Uncontrolled ^
Total Est. No. Customers
1 April 2020 Cents/unit
Distribution
Transmission
-
Cents/unit Total
15.00c/d
RA
Peak
WA14
1,538
14.95
11.45
3.78
15.23
Off Peak
WA17
1,538
1.45
1.10
0.38
1.48
Shoulder
WA18
1,538
9.55
7.64
2.08
9.72
Controlled #
WA03
572
2.13
1.79
0.38
2.17
Night only – (on 8 hours/day)
WA05
44
1.45
1.10
0.38
1.48
Generation export
WADG
695
0.10
0.10
-
0.10
Advanced All Inclusive ^ Peak (All Inclusive) * Off Peak (All Inclusive) *
WAAI14 WAAI17
23 23
13.92 1.45
10.64 1.10
Shoulder (All Inclusive) *
WAAI18
23
8.52
6.83
Builders Temporary
WABT
77
11.35
Daily Fixed Price
WARF
2,325
15.00c/d
8.80 15.00c/d
3.54 0.38
14.18 1.48
1.84
8.67
2.76 -
Advanced Uncontrolled ^ GENERAL Uncontrolled (on 24 hours/day) Controlled # Night only – (on 8 hours/day) Daily Fixed Price (Standard)
N WA22 WA23 WA25 WAGF
4,884 947 50 4,874
10.10 2.13 1.45 30.00c/d
7.61 1.79 1.10 30.00c/d
11.45 1.10 7.64 1.79 0.10 8.80 6.88 30.00c/d
GENERAL ADVANCED Advanced Uncontrolled ^ Peak Off Peak Shoulder Controlled # Generation export Builders Temporary Street lights Daily Fixed Price (Standard)
WA34 WA37 WA38 WA23 WADG WABT WA32 WAGF
187 187 187 38 28 11 18 261
14.95 1.45 9.55 2.13 0.10 11.35 9.10 30.00c/d
UNMETERED SUPPLY Daily Fixed Price
U WAUM
127
107.00c/d
2.68 0.38 0.38 -
Each additional kVA of capacity
WAKV
Distribution $333.20
$145.60
$478.80 per mth
$6.71 per mth
$4.76
$2.08
$6.84 per mth
Unit prices Advanced Uncontrolled ^ Peak
WA54
58
6.21
4.25
2.08
6.33
Off Peak
WA57
58
1.45
1.10
0.38
1.48
Shoulder
WA58
58
4.31
3.17
1.22
4.39
Controlled #
WA53
3
2.13
1.79
0.38
2.17
Generation export
WADG
2
0.10
-
0.10
0.10
Capacity prices are reset automatically in any month where the actual demand exceeds the total capacity invoiced in the previous month. The minimum capacity of 70kVA is applied to 400V and 11kV capacity prices. No reduction in kVA charges will occur for a full 12 month period. Reductions in total capacity will need to be 10% or 10kVA whichever is the smaller. This tariff is designed to cater for seasonal loads and allows for the maximum capacity to be reduced following a permanent reduction in the load when demonstrated by 12 months of continuous consumption at reduced levels
8
5.62
3.63
2.29
5.92
Off Peak
WA67
8
1.45
1.10
0.38
1.48
15.00c/d
Shoulder
WA68
8
3.95
2.81
1.33
4.14
WA6SC
8
$44.00
$45.68
-
$45.68
WA6KV WA6ED
8
WA6TR
2
$7.52 $10.74 55.50
$5.16 $7.52 57.35
$2.51 $3.22 -
$7.67 $10.74 57.35
108.61c/d
Advanced Hours Peak (07:00 – 10:00 and 16:00 – 21:00) Off Peak Shoulder
Cents/unit Total
$469.70 per mth
Service charge ($/mth) Demand price ($/kVA/mth) Excess demand price ($/kVA/mth) Transformer rental (c/kVA/mth) POSTED DISCOUNT Discount for tariff WA01 Discount for tariff WA02 and WA22 Discount for tariff WA03 and WA23 Discount for tariff WA05 and WA25 Discount for tariff WA14 and WA34 Discount for tariff WA17 and WA37 Discount for tariff WA18 and WA38 Discount for tariff WA53 Discount for tariff WA54 Discount for tariff WA57 Discount for tariff WA58 Discount for tariff WAAI14 Discount for tariff WAAI17 Discount for tariff WAAI18
WA81 WA82 WA83 WA85 WA74 WA77 WA78 WA93 WA94 WA97 WA98 WAAI74 WAAI77 WAAI78
(1.44) (1.61) (0.38) (0.22) (2.44) (0.22) (1.63) (0.38) (0.90) (0.22) (0.67) (2.26) (0.22) (1.46)
(1.44) (1.61) (0.38) (0.23) (2.43) (0.22) (1.62) (0.38) (0.90) (0.23) (0.67) (2.26) (0.23) (1.45)
The posted discounts will be credited 6 monthly in arrears to all consumers (defined to be an ICP). The posted discount will not be applied to ICP’s that are disconnected, at a vacant address or use unmetered load. Additional information regarding a particular discount distribution will be published on our website at the time.
NOTES * Closed contracts – no new contracts entered Into. # No maximum hours of control. ^ Available only where Advanced Metering is installed. All customers with Time-of-Use meter (HHR metering) must be on an Advanced Uncontrolled price plan. All customers with Time-of-Use meter (HHR metering) with a maximum demand of 70kVA or higher must be on a capacity contract
Transmission
11.56
15.23 1.48 9.72 2.17 0.10 11.56 9.27 30.00c/d
-
All customers on Time-of-Use meter (HHR metering). Minimum price for 70kVA WAKV
NEW PRICES 1 April 2020 Cents/unit
HS WA64
GA
108.61c/d
Total Est. No. Customers
Code L
11KV CONTRACT Peak
10.29 2.17 1.48 30.00c/d
3.78 0.38 2.08 0.38 2.76 2.39 -
400V CAPACITY CONTRACT
(23:00 – 07:00) (10:00 – 16:00 and 21:00 – 23:00)
For more information see our website
www.waipanetworks.co.nz
-
(1.44) (1.61) (0.38) (0.23) (2.43) (0.22) (1.62) (0.38) (0.90) (0.23) (0.67) (2.26) (0.23) (1.45)
8 | TE AWAMUTU NEWS
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021
FAITH IN WAIPĀ
We’re never too old to stop learning The long Christmas school holidays have come to an end and children have returned to school; some for the first time, and for others perhaps reluctantly. I am sure we can all remember our school day experiences, some good, and some bad. And for some, turning that age which allowed one to leave school and escape the discipline imposed. And how many of us had heard that oft repeated
saying, “school years are the best years of your life.” “Really?” we would incredulously reply. Yes, how true! Because when we left school, we soon learnt that the world owed us nothing. Nothing was served to us on a shiny silver plate. We had to earn our living, pay taxes, keep our noses clean, and meet community expectations and maintain social mores. Years later, becoming adults, relationship skills were enhanced through courtship and marriage. Becoming parents involved a learning of new responsibilities and worries. Becoming a widow or widower presents a new phase of readjusting to a new life, and the challenges it may bring as well. The process of learning and upskilling never ends. And yes, as we all reflect on our carefree childhood days, those numerous school years maybe were the best years of our lives after all. That process of learning is not new, however. Just over 2000 years ago, a little boy began his schooling in a room attached to his village synagogue. The subjects he would have studied would have been far more basic than what is on offer in today’s schools. By then his mother would have taught him the prayers the family recited every day and on the Friday evening and the Saturday evening. And why. Our young friend turned 13 years and one day, he became Bar Mitzvah, responsible for his own demeanour and behaviour.
By Norris Hall, Parish of St. John, Te Awamutu
He was expected not to disappoint or let his parents or elders down by his conduct. His village would also have taught him where not to go, who not to disrespect and who to honour, to listen and to answer when spoken to. He was further expected to be honest in his dealings with others, and to be caring for those who less fortunate than himself - in accordance with the Law of Moses. He would have also learnt a trade or profession chosen by his father, so he could support himself- and his parents in their old age. When Jesus attained adulthood, he left his home village of Nazareth answering his call, to preach the Gospel of God’s love, wholeness, reconciliation and redemption. His family, his school room, his village and his childhood experiences prepared him for the destiny he was to ultimately fulfil. Education is designed to challenge us to think for ourselves and to achieve our God given potential. Jesus spoke to and taught those who accompanied and followed him everywhere in his native Israel. Are we also prepared to listen to and learn from him as we make our way through life? None of us are too young to learn, nor are we too old. It is a never-ending experience. We are still children of both Abraham and God.
Council backs buy local policy
Elite Building Compliance has sealed a three-year contract with Waipā District Council. The Waipā firm was one of four companies which tendered for work to keep all Council buildings compliant. Elite will ensure Council buildingspecified systems are operating correctly, checked, tested and maintained and meet all compliance standards. The company won the work in an open tender, but the fact it is Waipābased was in its favour, following the adoption last year of a policy to ensure Council suppliers contribute to the
Waipā economy. Elite Building Compliance, owned by Don Harris, supports five staff and has been based in Cambridge for 25 years. The procurement strategy was adopted last June and forms part of a suite of measures to help the district recover from Covid-19. Waipā Mayor Jim Mylchreest said the policy ensures Council uses its funding, including ratepayer funding, in the best way possible to support and develop Waipā communities. “Local companies employ and train local people, they spend locally, they
contribute to our community. So, if Council can support that via our own purchasing, we absolutely should and the policy now ensures we do,” he said. “Price is important, but so are other qualities.” Council’s procurement advisor Adele Bird said ensuring a local contribution outcome from Council’s procurement benefits the whole community. “Local businesses are more likely to survive, expand, innovate, train and invest, right here in Waipā. It’s our people who will directly benefit from their success.”
30’s for $19.99 60’s for $34.99
Price valid until 31/03/21 or while stocks last
Everyone Learning. Everyone Leading. Everyone Succeeding. With a dedicated Babies Centre in Rewi Street and a Dedicated Preschool Centre in Alexandra Street, Learning Links is now offering limited spaces for 2021 to take care of your Childcare needs.
To find out more if we are the right centre for your family, visit our website to download our Parent information booklet, call us or drop in to meet the team.
Providing an environment where children learn, lead and succeed through our unique approach, modern facilities and nurturing environment we welcome you to visit us. learninglinkschildcare.co.nz P 0800 690 920
TE AWAMUTU NEWS | 9
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Flavours
with Jan Bilton
Hot Chicken Cool
Tempting aromas of hot roasted chickens greet me every time I enter my local supermarket. If you’re hungry there’s a chance you’ll grab one for dinner. They’re relatively budget-friendly — between $11 and $14 and a little extra when free-range. And they’re versatile. First introduced in the 1990s, hot rotisserie birds have become a popular item with work-weary home cooks. The roasting is carefully regulated: the chickens must be above 85 degrees Celsius after cooking; the date and cooking hour is printed on the packaging; the birds are kept at a temperature of 65 degrees Celsius in the hot display cabinet; and they are removed after five hours. Warm — not hot — chicken can be refrigerated, tightly covered and stored for three days. It should be reheated only once. If you’re worried about added salt and flavourings, most of these are just on the skin which can be removed before serving. To my way of thinking these supermarket chicks can be a lifesaver, especially when you’re unexpectedly prepping for four rather than two. They’re can be dressed up in myriad ways: broken up and served hot topped with a tropical sauce; sliced and cold in salads — think five-spice crispy noodle; and leftovers can be shredded for tacos, burritos, stir-fries, sandwiches, soups and pasta. CHICKEN POT PIES Great for stretching cooked chicken leftovers. For extra gloss, the pastry can be brushed with milk or beaten egg before cooking. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 large green capsicum, seeded and diced 1 large carrot, diced 1 teaspoon Italian dried herbs 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 cup chicken stock 1/2 cup cream 1 cup peas 2 cups shredded cooked chicken one sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
Chicken Pot Pies
Cuban Pineapple Chicken
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Sauté the onion, until softened. Add the garlic, capsicum and carrot and sauté for about 4 minutes. Stir in the herbs and flour. Gradually add the chicken stock and cream, stirring until thick. Add the chicken and peas. Divide the mixture evenly between four 1-cup ramekins. Cut the pastry into 1.5cm strips. Criss-cross them over the top of each ramekin. Bake for about 20 minutes until hot and the pastry is golden. Serves 4. CUBAN PINEAPPLE CHICKEN 2 oranges 1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled, cut into 3cm chunks 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste 2 limes 4 cloves garlic 1 green chilli, seeded if preferred 1 small bunch coriander with stems, chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 medium cooked chicken Finely grate the rind of 1 orange and place aside. Cut the orange into 8 wedges. Brush the orange and pineapple with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season. Grill or cook on a ridged frying pan, until charred. Finely grate the lime peel then squeeze out the juice. Squeeze the remaining orange. Coarsely chop the garlic and chilli and place in a small blender. Mix until well combined. Add the coriander, the finely grated citrus rinds, dried oregano and a dash of salt. Mix to a paste.
Transfer to a bowl. Whisk in the lime juice, orange juice and remaining olive oil. Cut the warm chicken into serving portions and place on a platter. Add the charred pineapple and orange, then spoon the sauce over. Serves 4-6. POLLO TONNATO Chicken topped with tasty tuna topping. A twist on the popular Italian dish, vitello tonnato. 1 medium-sized cooked chicken Sauce: 1/2 cup olive oil 1 egg yolk 185g gram can tuna in oil 4 anchovy fillets, drained and patted dry 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup cream 1 1/2 tablespoons capers rinsed and drained. Garnish: parsley 2 lemons slices 2 tablespoons capers 6-8 pitted black olives Remove the skin and bones from the chicken and slice or pull apart the flesh. To make the sauce, place all the ingredients — except the capers— in a food processor. Mix until smooth. Spoon a small amount onto a serving platter. Arrange the chicken on top. Soon the remaining sauce on top. Garnish. Serves 6.
OneStepNZ Immigration Advice
onestepnz@ gm ail.com 021 163 2117 Resthaven on Burns Choose
and enjoy the peace of mind of…
Matthew Gibbons Licensed Immigration Adviser
Professional advice and assistance for a range of immigration matters.
· High quality care in friendly and welcoming surroundings · Comfortable, large, bright and airy rooms · No ‘premium’ room charge · A not-for-profit charitable trust, where every dollar goes into providing care for seniors in our Cambridge community Come and see for yourself all that Resthaven on Burns has to offer.
C AM B
100
RIDGE% OWNED
- Fully licensed immigration adviser - Vice Chair NZAMI - UK lawyer for 25 years
CONTACT
matt@intonz.co.nz 0211632117
A Cambridge Resthaven Care Centre
170 Burns Street Cambridge Phone 07 827 4454
10 | TE AWAMUTU NEWS
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021
CLUB OPEN DAILY MON - SAT 11AM. SUNDAY 1PM
Raffles Wed & Fri Jokers Wild Fri
THIS FRIDAY 19 FEBRUARY 7PM
Membership draw Mon, Wed, Fri
BOMBER COMMAND RESTAURANT
Les Marston Catering LUNCH noon to 2pm Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri DINNER from 5pm Wed to Mon Restaurant Closed Tuesdays
Quick crossword 1
2
3
4
“RUPERT KING” ELVIS TRIBUTE AND TIMELESS MUSIC
Wordsearch 5
6 7
N
381 Alexandra St , Te Awamutu P 871 3707 Courtesy van ext push 4 free call Wed to Mon from 4pm MEMBER OF CLUBSNZ & RNZRSA Entry restricted to Members, Invited Guests and members of affiliated Clubs www.teawamutursa.co.nz
Sudoku
178
Fill the grid so that every column, every row and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.
9
8
10
11 12 13
14
15
16
17
19
18 20
21
22
23
Across 1. Many (colloq) (4) 4. Protruding belly (6) 8. Error (7) 9. Rule (5) 10. Heal (4) 11. Discourage (8) 13. Worked up (9) 17. Retaliatory action (8) 19. Nibble persistently (4)
MEDIUM
24
21. Animals of an area (5) 22. Visualise (7) 23. Bleach (6) 24. Wise (4) Down 2. Watch closely (7) 3. Problem or delay (4) 4. Rainfall (13) 5. Rebellion (8)
6. Porcelain (5) 7. Scornful smile (5) 8. Make fun of (4) 12. All powerful (8) 14. Level area in a staircase (7) 15. Move aimlessly (5) 16. Quaint (4) 18. Luxurious (5) 20. Singing voice (4)
All puzzles © The Puzzle Company
Last week
Wordsearch
Sudoku
Last week Across: 1. Ulcer, 4. Impure, 8. Problem, 9. Sushi, 10. Index, 11. Traitor, 12. Cloudy, 14. Recoup, 17. Pleased, 19. Dense, 21. Exist, 22. Overdue, 23. Agency, 24. Scent. Down: 1. Unprincipled, 2. Crowd, 3. Relaxed, 4. Inmate, 5. Pasta, 6. Risotto, 7. Misrepresent, 13. Opening, 15. Endless, 16. Idiocy, 18. Sit-in, 20. Nudge.
At Te Awamutu Funeral Services our dedicated team is passionate about providing valuable guidance and a personalised service at a time when you need it most. - Offering Generations of Experience CHAPEL & CATERING FACILITIES • PREPLANNED FUNERALS • PRE-PAID FUNERAL PLAN (INTEREST BEARING) • HEADSTONES & BRONZE PLAQUES
CountryLife
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021
TE AWAMUTU NEWS | 11
COUNTRYLIFE
FEBRUARY 18
Last week national media ran a series of stories about Fonterra’s policy of using farms to take treated wastewater. Today Hautapu Site Operations Manager Jonathan Bouda (pictured below) explains what happens at the Hautapu plant.
Nitrates: what we are doing The health and wellbeing of people in the communities we operate in important to us, and so too is the environment and long-term sustainability of our Co-op. For us, all they go hand-in-hand – we know we can’t have one without the other. Following stories last week, I want to assure locals that nitrates in water is something we take very seriously, and also share what we’d like to do to further improve our operations and why I believe this is important for the community. For many years now, one of the recommended ways to handle treated wastewater has been to irrigate it to land as a source of nourishment for feed-crops. This is regarded as best practice and something that is done widely throughout the country. Across New Zealand, we have 29 farms that are part of our wastewater treatment operations and we refer to them as nutrient management farms. One of these is Buxton Farm, near our Hautapu site. In many cases, rather than having cows on these farms full time, we grow crops and use water from our sites to help provide nutrients for them to grow well. These crops can then be used as feed for dairy cow’s diet – so it provides a really nice circular model for nutrient management. Making sure water is safe to drink is clearly a non-negotiable and it’s important to understand the science on this topic. We work closely with the regulators and science providers to ensure our wastewater operations meet the needs of the community around them and the environment – and this includes ensuring local water is safe to drink. The way we treat and process water at our sites is designed to make sure our wastewater is within the limits set by Regional Councils, and the impacts on the environment are acceptable. We regularly monitor bore water in the area to check nitrate levels. Are all these nitrates from our operations? No. Have we contributed? Yes – and where we believe our operations have played a part, we provide these houses with
water filtration systems to make the water safe to drink. We’re also investing significantly over the next five to 10 years to upgrade our wastewater treatment facilities at a number of sites, including Hautapu. The upgrade at Hautapu will enable us to further improve our wastewater quality and will result in a better environmental outcome for the community.
We’ve had a lot of feedback from the community on the proposed location of the site and this is important to us. We want to be a good neighbour and we want to hear what neighbours have to say. We’ve acted on some of the feedback, which is why we’ve considered seven different locations and landed on an option of locating the wastewater treatment facilities on our manufacturing site, rather than the initial
Proudly supporting the Waikato Dairy Industry Awards
proposal of Buxton Farm. One of the main reasons for this is the area is already zoned for industrial dairy use. We will also be able to install a covered, tankbased system, which will limit odours. It’s important to me and my team that we work with locals to all build the kind of community we all want to be part of. And I want people to know that we are always here to help with any questions you may have.
SALES | PARTS | SERVICE 183 Victoria Road, Cambridge | 07 827 7159 1 Progress Drive, Otorohanga | 07 873 4004
www.gaz.co.nz | info@gaz.co.nz
COUNTRYLIFE
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Fieldays takes it seriously By Riley Malins
Corporate social responsibility has become a necessary component of a business strategy. Consumers are becoming increasingly more socially conscious of their actions and the impact they have and expect their favourite brands to follow suit. The NZ National Fieldays Society (NZNFS) lead by example to win the Social and Environmental Sustainability Award at the 2020 Westpac Waikato Business Awards. Taryn Storey, head of strategy and customer engagement at NZNFS, says innovation is a main driver for an organisation that has cultivated a culture which proves sustainability and profitable business practices can coexist. NZNFS is aware that every action they take has positive and negative impacts on people (employees, attendees, exhibitors and stakeholders) and the environment. Taryn says by identifying and measuring these impacts they can then be managed. “This is a critical part of the process and when done right, it can create new business partnerships, sources of innovation, employee engagement and productivity increases, the community becomes more involved and much more. It is simple to say and much harder to do, but the benefits far outweigh the costs.” The 2019 Fieldays was the most sustainable physical event to date with NZNFS recording a standardised carbon footprint for each person of 31kgs – its lowest ever. NZNFS also reduced the waste sent to landfills by 10,285kgs and saved 445,000 litres of water in comparison to 2018’s event. “We have to set an example for the country and help our audience as much as we can,” says Taryn.
“A sustainable agribusiness sector not only has to produce sufficient food to meet demand, both now and in the future, but must also produce food with regard to the environment. It also needs generate sufficient return so growers can support the lifestyle they and their next generations require. Richard Ferdinands, operations manager, has been the driving force for sustainability at NZNFS, but Taryn says the entire organisation is aware that it is a challenge that requires a team effort. “As NZNFS has played a larger and larger role in sustainability, the passion of our people has attracted more passionate people which has created the culture and a team of people that want to make a difference. “We are grateful to have some very passionate people who are committed to making a difference.” Components of sustainability include thinking ahead, planning for the future, being innovative, and embracing new technologies. The challenges of 2020 saw NZNFS adapt to Covid-19 health restrictions to continue on with the event and achieve it by hosting the event virtually. Virtual events have risen in demand and popularity over the past year and Taryn believes that integrating this aspect alongside the traditional Fieldays model is a viable strategy. “A hybrid of in-person and virtual events will enable us to cater for a wider audience, enable participation from further afield, and naturally reduce our carbon footprint. However, there is an unmatched value in connecting and learning in-person that has an intrinsic sustainability we wish to support.”
Take control and avoid 100%
y all
o w ne
If you thought of, but did not buy this past season, secure current NZ stock now and pay later.
ly oud loc
k iwi ow
ed
Stock delays Stock shortages Freight Increases Price Increases
d a neD r nd ope
at
• • • •
pr
12 | TE AWAMUTU NEWS
200 Benson Road, Te Awamutu | Ph 07 870 2411 Power Farming Te Awamutu Terms and conditions apply. Contact Power Farming te Awamutu for more information
Ousted councillor speaks out to keep up with council business”. “He will continue to receive agendas and be able to sit in on any meeting he wishes to attend, but will not be able to participate unless the committee chair grants permission to do so. In full council meetings he’ll be able to raise matters, in line with standing orders, and vote,” Cr Rimmington said. Lichtwark has also been required to apologise to council and the individual complainants, undertake communication training and be mentored.
By Roy Pilott
The Waikato Regional Councillor suspended from all committees until September is considering setting up a Give a Little page to get his side of the story told. Fred Lichtwark’s suspension from all committees, subcommittees and other representative roles was announced by the council a week ago today. The suspension is a punishment for what the council, in its media release, called angry and abusive behaviour. He was suspended following an independent investigation into three complaints made against him in November under the council’s Code of Conduct for elected members. Lichtwark conceded he had been angry and aggressive on one occasion “but for the right reason”. “I was trying to protect my reputation after allegation were made that I had used abusive language when describing a councillor.” He “absolutely denied” using foul language to a staff member and about a fellow councillor – but did concede he told one male colleague to “grow some nuts”.
TE AWAMUTU NEWS | 13
COUNTRYLIFE
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Fred Lichtwark
He says the issue relates to concern over the leasing of contracts worth almost $1 million without going to tender and his subsequent complaint to the Internal Affairs department. He also sent a recording from a meeting to Internal Affairs. The ousted councillor acknowledged he did not see eye to eye with chairman Russ Rimmington and said he had been “hung drawn and quartered by a kangaroo court”. In November he lost his role as a committee chair following a restructure and suggested it was a consequence of him disagreeing with the chairman. He told the News that with losing the chair he could not afford a lawyer to
Russ Rimmington
Fred Lichtwark is a second term regional councillor and is also widely known for his work as the manager of Whaingaroa Harbour Care. Harbour Care has planted 1.2 million native trees in the Whaingaroa catchment, at Raglan, since 1995 to stop sediment run off and improve water quality. It has also been involved in planting on Mt Pirongia and around Waikato lakes including Lake Rotopiko/ Serpentine at Ōhaupō. Ironically, the controversial incident involving Cr Storey followed a meeting of the
Lower Waikato Drainage Board, of which both were members. The regional council provides a drainage service for flat rural land in the Lower Waikato, Waipā, Central Waikato, West Coast and Waihou-Piako zones. “That’s very important to the Waikato and now we only have one committee member – how fair is that? They are penalising my constituents,” Lichtwark said. He said the council’s decision to suspend him was “over the top”.
represent his case and he was considering setting up a Give a Little Page. Lichtwark is one of two Waikato constituent representatives. The other is Pamela Storey. He said the council reviewed an incident in a carpark involving the two following a Lower Waikato Drainage Board meeting where he acknowledged he raised his voice and waived his hands around. Waipā is in the WaipāKing Country ward which is represented by Andrew MacPherson and Stu Kneebone. Circular Storage Buildings Gable Buildings Bunker Covers Russ Rimmington said the council decision did not affect Cr Lichtwark’s ability to represent his constituents – “he’ll continue working 73 Thames Street, Morrinsville – P 07 889 6314 | M 021 775 310 LANGSFORD-N&G / DL BROCHURE with his elected member www.oneillengineering.co.nz | info@oneillengineering.co.nz colleagues and be able
O’NEILL ENGINEERING LTD
REAL STEEL FARM BUILDINGS
Farm Buildings & Repairs
Side A
Side B
MULCHING HEAD NO CLEAN-UP HAY AND Ideal for barberry BALEand AGE SALES farm hedges with a small walk behind machine for residential and lifestyle hedges
Luke Brown | P 027 301 1449 | E lbfencingltd@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook
• • • • •
Round bale silage Round bale hay Cart and stack bales Conventional baling Undersowing Hoeing/discing Plowing Power harrow Ripping
Bulk units Bulk silage Tip trucks Fertiliser Tractor & trailers
• • • •
• Roller drill • Tractor, loader and trailer • Leveling bar and grader blade • Fencing • Retaining walls • Muck spreading
Sand Metal supplies Hay Animal feeds
CALL Gary 021 508 951 or 027 950 0275 MARTIN 827 4825
CALL
BEN 027 950 0275 ce 07 GARY 021 Offi 508 951
kaimaihedgecutting.co.nz
CALL
kaimaihedgecutting.co.nz
For ALL Your Civil Engineering Requirements
• • • • • • • • •
MARTIN LEVERIDGE FENCING
TRUCKING
R�R�L A�D L�F�S�Y�E F�N�I�G
AGRICULTURAL
MULCHING HEAD NO CLEAN-UP
MARTIN LEVERIDGE FENCING
LEVERIDGE
OFFICE 07 827 4825 MATT 027 474 6841 FENCING
MARTIN LEVERIDGE FENCING
Get Known. And Loved.
For all your earthmoving requirements, contact the family firm with 60 years of outstanding workmanship, experienced personnel, a great reputation based on a history of honesty and integrity. Depots in Cambridge and Putaruru
We deliver on time, on cost. Fencing contractor specializing in rural fencing
(conventional, electric, post and rail) Fencing contractor specializing in rural fencing and residential paling fences. (conventional, electric, postLEVERIDGE and rail) FENCING MARTIN P 027 737 7352 E martinleveridgefencing@gmail.com and residential paling fences.
No job too large or too small, free estimates available. 78 Hautapu Road CAMBRIDGE Ph 07 827 5820
24 Hour Free phone 0800 847 283 www.tem.co.nz
1906 State Highway 1 PUTARURU Ph 07 883 8372
MARTIN LEVERIDGE FENCING
Fencing contractor specializing in rural fencing (conventional, post and rail) P 027electric, 737 7352 E martinleveridgefencing@gmail.com and residential paling fences.
MARTIN LEVERIDGE FENCING
J
Bipartisan approach a must for RMA change 14 | TE AWAMUTU NEWS
COUNTRYLIFE
By Karen Williams, Federated Farmers Vice-President
Tortuous processes, interminable delays, eyewatering lawyer and planning consultant bills… there are lots of things wrong with the Resource Management Act. The government’s intention to overhaul this legislation was well-signalled and long overdue, but the timetable to do that, announced on February 10, is extremely worrying. The last thing anyone wants is half-baked replacement legislation brought about by rushing the consultation, drafting and careful consideration this hugely important topic deserves. And much as the RMA had its faults, its core purpose of sustainable management, and the principle of balancing environmental, social, economic and cultural needs, are sound. We need to be wary of throwing out the baby with the bathwater. Environment Minister David Parker has announced his intention to replace the RMA with three new pieces of legislation before the end of this Parliamentary term, with a special select committee looking at a draft of the main
Bill by the middle of this year. This is a critical piece of legislation for New Zealand’s environmental management, and it’s too important to rush and get it wrong. It is not yet clear how and when the community and stakeholders will get to absorb, consider and submit on the contents of the Bill. Faster planning doesn’t necessarily equate to better planning - and striving for national consistency comes with a range of issues and problems at the local levels, as was clearly seen with the Essential Freshwater regulations last year. From a farmers’ perspective, most of all they need certainty. We need an enduring solution for the RMA, one that can survive a change in government. To achieve that, we need bipartisan, constructive and sensible discussions and consideration. We need to do this reform once and we need to do it right, so that we avoid yet another frequently amended, complicated and complex beast. Adapting to climate change is another curve ball that has
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021 NEW ZEALAND
INDU DAIRYAWARDS STRY •
•
FONTERRA RESPONSIBLE DAIRYING AWARD NOMINATIONS OPEN UNTIL MARCH 20TH While New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards regional finalists are being named during 11 award dinners being held around the country this month, nominations to a national award that flushes out dairy farmers who demonstrate innovation and passion in their approach to sustainable dairying remain open until March 20th.
Karen Williams
been thrown into the whole land use and environmental protection balancing act. We need a legislative framework that is responsive and adaptable. Comprehensive consultation and engagement specific to this Bill will be vital. It cannot just be a regulation tagged onto the Natural and Built Environment Bill process. In short, we need to think very carefully about this as a nation. There should be plenty of opportunity and time for all sectors of society to have a genuine say, and in the knowledge that there’s not a pre-determined approach or ideology that would make consultation a sham.
WATER & EFFLUENT STORAGE SORTED
The Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award was introduced by the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards to recognise those dairy farmers who are respected by their farming peers and their community for their attitude and role in sustainable dairying. Entry for this award is by nomination only via dairyindustryawards.co.nz The 2021 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award farmer could come from any of New Zealand’s milk suppliers and any farmer or farming partnership who demonstrates a high calibre of performance and leadership in the areas of responsible and sustainable care of people, animals, ecosystems and communities are eligible to enter. Robin Congdon, New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards General Manager, says that is important to showcase the good work farmers are doing within the industry as it does not always get the exposure it deserves. “We have excellent, experienced dairy farmers creating and working on wonderful
Your business.
projects that have a positive effect on the environment.” “We want to hear about the projects and the people who are farming responsibly, both environmentally and socially, and showcasing excellence on a daily basis. This is a chance for people to nominate their neighbour, their employer or someone in their community.” “This Award gives us the opportunity to recognise farmers that have progressed to ownership, demonstrate leadership in their farming practices and are a role model for our younger farmers coming through” he says. The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards are supported by national sponsors Westpac, DeLaval, Ecolab, Federated Farmers, Fonterra, Honda, LIC, Meridian Energy, and Ravensdown, along with industry partner DairyNZ. Hawkes Bay/Wairarapa farmers Nick and Nicky Dawson won the 2020 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award and received the John Wilson Memorial Trophy. Nomination forms are available at dairyindustryawards.co.nz, with entries closing March 20th. From those nominations, 3 finalists will be selected and interviewed by a panel of judges at the National Final to be held in Hamilton this year with the winner announced at the Awards dinner on May 15th 2021.
Is our business.
Proud support the Waikato Dairy Yourtobusiness. Is our business. Industry Awards and help grow rural business throughout Zealand. Proud to support the Waikato New Dairy Industry Awards
Proud to support the Waikato Dairy Industry and help grow rural business throughout NewAwards Zealand. and help grow rural business throughout New Zealand.
PUTARURU PUTARURU AND AND TOKOROA TOKOROA PUTARURU AND TOKOROA PHONE. 885 1022 PHONE. 07 8851022 1022 PHONE.07 07 885
EMAIL. info@grahambrown.co.nz EMAIL. info@grahambrown.co.nz EMAIL. info@grahambrown.co.nz WEBSITE. www.grahambrown.co.nz
WEBSITE. www.grahambrown.co.nz www.grahambrown.co.nz WEBSITE.
THE ORIGINAL FLEXIBLE BLADDER Flexi Tanks NZ are a cost effective solution for your dairy effluent, water or leachate storage needs. Our tanks are an enclosed strong, multi-layered rip-stop fabric bladder that can store anywhere from 1000 litres to 2,000,000 litres of liquid
Safe, self supporting, environmentally friendly and OSH compliant Depreciable asset Rapid 1-2 hour installation with minimal site
matter.
preparation, simply connect
PHONE
and go
07 829 5940 or 021 289 5999
Minimal smell with no crusting
10 year manufacturer’s
anton@flexitanksnz.com
warranty with up to a 20 year
WEB flexitanksnz.com
life expectancy
GRAHAM BROWN & CO C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N TA N T S
TE AWAMUTU NEWS | 15
COUNTRYLIFE
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021
2021 Waikato Dairy Industry Awards
NZ DAIRY INDUSTRY AWARDS
With a theme of Celebrating Aotearoa, the 2021 Waikato Dairy Industry Awards dinner promises to be an evening not to be missed. One of the highlights of the dairy industry calendar, the winners will be announced at an Awards Dinner at Claudelands Event Centre on Saturday 6th March, with categories for Share Farmer of the Year, Dairy Manager of the Year, and Dairy Trainee of the Year. The three winners of each category will then go on to the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards national final, with national winners announced in Hamilton on Saturday 15th May. The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards attracts farmers from across the country, working in all levels of the dairy industry. The three categories give entrants the chance to challenge themselves, earn a regional or national title and to share in substantial regional and national prize pools.
Waikato Regional Managers Nia and Marc Jones says the regional awards dinners are always a night of celebration, and not just for the winners. “The regional dinners not only focus on the regional winners and those in other categories, but provide another opportunity to meet, network and socialise with like-minded people who live and breathe the dairy industry.” “It’s also an opportunity for the volunteers and sponsors to be acknowledged. They provide invaluable support in so many ways to the entrants and the Awards in general. Plus, it’s a chance for everyone to relax and have some fun!” New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards General Manager Robin Congdon says entering one of the categories remains one of the best ways people can raise their profile and reputation, as well as learn more about the industry to progress their career. “The overwhelmingly positive feedback we receive from entrants is how much they learnt during the process and how glad they are they entered,” he says. “Entrants tell us that they really had to sit down and look at
2020 Waikato winners L-R DTOTY Grace Gibberd, SFOTY Aiden and Sarah Stevenson, DMOTY Daisy Higgs. Aiden, Grace and Sarah are also the National winners.
“
Entering the Awards really is a learning journey – about the industry, about your business and about you as a farmer.
“
With a theme of Celebrating Aotearoa, the 2021 Waikato Dairy Industry Awards dinner promises to be an evening not to be missed.
– Robin Congdon
their business and how they were doing things on the farm and why.”
“Entering the Awards really is a learning journey – about the industry, about your business
and about you as a farmer,” says Robin. The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards are supported by national sponsors Westpac, DeLaval, Ecolab, Federated Farmers, Fonterra, Honda, LIC, Meridian Energy, and Ravensdown, along with industry partner DairyNZ. A Regional Winners Field Day will be held on Thursday 25th March 2021 at a venue yet to be announced. To purchase tickets for the Waikato Dairy Industry Awards Dinner and for more information on the New Zealand Dairy Awards visit www.dairyindustryawards.co.nz.
CONTAINS:
SIGNIFICANTLY EASIER FEED MANAGEMENT Maize silage treated with Pioneer® brand 11C33 inoculant takes 55 hours longer to heat up1. This enables you to feed out a full day in advance without risk of nutrient loss.
BIG THINGS COME IN A SMALL BOTTLE
To get in touch call 0800 746 633 or visit pioneer.nz/contact-us All trial results are relative to an untreated control. 1Time before heating was measured using eight New Zealand maize silages inoculated with Pioneer ® brand 11C33 compared to an untreated control (Kleinmans et al 2011, Proceedings of the NZ Grasslands Association 73:75-80). Pioneer ® brand products are provided subject to the terms and conditions of purchasing, which are part of the labelling and purchase documents. ®, TM, SM, Trademarks and service marks of Corteva, Pioneer or their respective owners.
16 | TE AWAMUTU NEWS
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021
first national R E A L
E S T A T E
We put you first
Te Awamutu
3
2
2
$745,000
With views towards local mountains, this is the perfect opportunity to purchase a three bedroom, two bathroom family home close to town and schools. Featuring an enchanting garden, prospective buyers will be impressed with the light, bright, and wellproportioned living spaces.
Waipa Real Estate Ltd, MREINZ Licensed REAA 2008
We are here to help with your property queries 316 Douglas Ave, Te Awamutu CONTACT US TODAY Rebecca Fraser | 021 152 1477
Keep in touch. Be Safe. Limit contact
Vayle Hammond Licensed Agent REAA 2008
Don’t delay, call Rebecca or Eli and organize a time to view.
C21 a close knit local business working as a Team to achieve your real estate goals.
C21 A CLOSE-KNIT LOCAL BUSINESS WORKING AS A TEAM TO ACHIEVE YOUR REAL ESTATE GOALS. I am Rebecca Fraser the owner of Century 21 Gadsby Realty Te Awamutu.
Ph 027 226 9532
I am a licensed Salesperson and Property Manager.
Joan Milgate
Licensed Sales Person REAA 2008
If you are wanting to Sell or Rent your home please give me a call to discuss your options.
Ph 027 268 9379
CALL US TODAY Rebecca 021 152 1477 rebecca.fraser@century21.co.nz or Eli Gadsby 020 4107 4962
CALL us today to discuss how we can help!
07 280 7536
waiparealestate.nz
A HOME WITH A HEART
35 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu
When you purchase an All-New Mazda BT-50 you don’t just get a whole new breed of ute, you also get the reassurance of the Mazdacare Programme. The quality built into your BT-50 is backed up by a 5 year, 150,000 kilometre vehicle warranty. Plus, you get 5 years or 150,000km (whichever comes first) of Mazdacare Genuine Mazda Fixed Price Servicing for $250 per service. And 5 years of back-up and roadside support offered day or night through Mazda On Call. Visit mazda.co.nz/cars/new-bt-50 to find out more. This Mazdacare Programme is available on the All-New Mazda (TF) BT-50 effective 29 November 2020. *Mazda New Zealand’s $250 fixed price routine service schedule includes parts, lubricants and labour for the duration of the programme when the service is performed by an authorised Mazda Dealer. † Your Mazdacare support programme is effective from the date of first registration. ^Visit mazda.co.nz/owners/warranty to see full disclosure of items covered by the 5 year/150,000 km New BT-50 Vehicle Warranty.
132 Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu | Ph 07 870 2535 OPEN: Monday to Friday 7.30am-5.30pm | Saturday 9am-2pm | 24/7 at www.fairview.co.nz
Brett Killip M 021 852 630 E brett@fairviews.co.nz
Grant McConnachie M 0274 854 987 E grant@fairviews.co.nz
Rhett McKinnon M 0272 929 040 E rhett@fairviews.co.nz
Carolyn Pitcon M 0272 649 512 E carolyn@fairviews.co.nz
TE AWAMUTU NEWS | 17
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Experts AUTOMOTIVE directory Outstanding service drives Fairview team
I
te awamutu
Your proudly local Ford and Mazda dealer Access to over 300 used vehicles Access Our service service dept dept is is aa one one stop stop shop shop for Our for most popular popular makes makes and and models models most HOURS HOURS EMAIL EMAIL
f you’re buying a new or used vehicle, or your current vehicle needs repairs or servicing, the friendly team at Fairview Motors Te Awamutu is here to help. “Customer service is a huge focus for us,” said branch manager Brett Killip. “If you need a new vehicle, our team has the knowledge and expertise to help you find the perfect fit for your individual needs. We have a full range of new Ford, Mazda and light commercial vehicles and can access more than 300 quality used vehicles through our multiple-awardwinning Waikato dealership network. “We also offer a full workshop staffed by trained and qualified technicians catering
Sales || sales@te-awamutu.fairviews.co.nz sales@te-awamutu.fairviews.co.nz Sales Service || service@te-awamutu.fairviews.co.nz service@te-awamutu.fairviews.co.nz Service Parts || parts@te-awamutu.fairviews.co.nz parts@te-awamutu.fairviews.co.nz Parts Sales| |Mon Monto toFri Fri8am-5.30pm, 8am-5.30pm,Sat Sat9am-3pm 9am-2pm Sales Service| |Mon Monto toFri Fri7.30am-5.30pm, 7.30am-5pm, Sat Service Sat9am-noon 9am-noon Parts| |Mon Monto toFri Fri7.30am-5pm 8am-5pm Parts
Phone 07 07 870 870 2535 2535 Phone 132 Kihikihi Kihikihi Road, Road, Te Te Awamutu Awamutu 132
Fairview Te Awamutu’s Service Manager James Post and Service Advisor Melissa Attewell pictured.
to all vehicle makes and models. We can source genuine new parts for all Ford and Mazda vehicles, we offer a complimentary wash and vacuum for all cars serviced, and we have loan cars available for your convenience.”
Brett said the business • To contact the Fairview Ford & was a huge supporter of Mazda Te Awamutu a number of community team, phone groups and charities. (07) 870 2535 or “We love helping local email people, so come in and info@te-awamutu. see us today at 132 fairviews.co.nz Kihikihi Rd,” he said. or visit www. fairviewmotors.co.nz
Grant McFie 3/406 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu. Opposite Beaurepaires
Phone 07 2142140
For All Your Automotive & Engineering Requirements
For All Your Servicing Needs
• WOF
• BULLBARS
• SERVICING
• ALL MECHANCAL REPAIRS
• MUFFLERS • TOWBARS
GAS Te Awamutu FUEL AVAILABLE AA SmartFuel available during open hours
93 Churchill Street
177 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu P 07 870 6006 or 07 871 7311
AA Smartfuel hours: Monday-Friday 7.30am-5.30pm Saturday 8.30am-12.00pm P: 07 870 1362 | E: graham@rosetown.nz
Call our friendly team on 07 870 6255 452 Bond Road, Te Awamutu
18 | TE AWAMUTU NEWS
Reporting tool wins acclaim Local Government New Zealand says a world-leading innovation has emerged from a roading sector project standardising the performance of its roading network. A national roading database has been created for the One Network Road Classification Performance Measures Reporting Tool (ONRC PMRT). It is a project Waipā District Council has collaborated on through Service Delivery Manager, Dawn Inglis. The online tool, into which all New Zealand’s road controlling authorities have imported data, was built for the
Road Efficiency Group (REG) by Hamilton software specialist Company-X. REG is a collaboration between Local Government New Zealand, the Transport Agency and 68 road controlling authorities including the Department of Conservation and city and district councils. REG enables road controlling authorities across New Zealand to monitor and measure roads with the same tools and standards. Infrastructure asset management specialist Dr Theuns Henning of the University of Auckland says the tool and subsequent creation of a national roading database is
a world first. “New Zealand is in a much better position and has a much clearer appreciation of where we stand with regards to their network performance from a national perspective. “Now people can see how they perform and how their costs are doing compared to their peers, which is a significant step forward and from the central funding perspective. So, it’s much clearer and more transparent.” Dawn Inglis, former REG Evidence and Outcomes Group chair, said the PMRT is a great step forward.
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021
The ability for road controlling authorities to compare their networks to their peers, the region and the nation was fantastic, she said. Dawn Inglis “We are getting better understanding of our safety outcomes in our networks. That classification enables us to understand our networks on a much richer basis when we’ve got the data broken down to that level of granularity. It was an ‘aha’ moment for me and a lot of the people in the sector.”
EXPERTS AIR CONDITIONING
AIR CONDITIONING
Air-conditioning
APPAREL 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE
• Sales, service & installation • Obligation-free quotes • Te Awamutu, Cambridge, Otorohanga, Te Kuiti
UNIFORMS | TEAMWEAR CORPORATE APPAREL | WORKWEAR PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS | EMBROIDERY SCREENPRINT | DIGITAL PRINT
Your Trusted Local Air Conditioning Contractor
• Residential, commercial, industrial
DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING, HEATPUMPS, HOME VENTILATION, SERVICING, FILTER MAINTENANCE & REPLACEMENT www.surecool.co.nz
Call our team today for specialised advice: 0800 772 887
9/58 Jacobs Street, Te Awamutu sales@brandit.kiwi | 07 870 4258
027 500 2956 | waipaheatpumps@kinect.co.nz 72 Lyon St, Kihikihi | www.waipaheatpumps.com
BUILDING
CLEANING
The best service for new builds, additions, bathroom & kitchen renos, and decks.
Cambridge Owned & Operated
www.brandit.kiwi ENGINEERING 19 Vogel Place, Cambridge 07 838 0090 cambridge@gdcgroup.co.nz GEOTECHNICAL I CIVIL I STRUCTURAL I ENVIRONMENTAL I ARCHITECTURE I ENGINEERS
M: 021 531 801 E: hamon@superiorbuilding.co.nz W: www.superiorbuilding.co.nz
HOUSE WASHING - ROOF TREATMENTS GUTTERS - MOSS REMOVAL 100’S OF SATISFIED CLIENTS www.ewash.co.nz Phone Mark for a FREE Quote 827 7386 | 027 432 2412
FENCING
JOINERY
Custom design and superior craftsmanship for your dream home!
RURAL • RESIDENTIAL • LIFESTYLE
Corey Hutchison • 021 037 3685 • tier1fencing@outlook.co.nz Kiwi Veteran owned & operated
PLUMBING
Water Services
GDC Consultants offers you a wide range of services within the following areas: • • • • • •
Earthquake Assessments Structural Engineering Geotechnical Assessments Subdivision Engineering Architectural Design Resource Consent Planning
• Stormwater/Wastewater Design and Modelling • Bridge Design • Traffic/Safety Assessments • Road/Pavement Design • Environmental Engineers
PAINTING
Painting & Decorating Specialist
Aluminium Joinery Kitchens Interior Doors 92 Bruce Berquist Drive Te Awamutu P 07 871 6188 | www.ntjoinery.co.nz
To advertise your business with the Experts
• Harvest, store, filter, move • Rural and residential • Pumps and filtration • Prompt professional service
Pratts knows water. Freephone 0800 772 887
Phone Janet 027 687 7520 or Vishal 021 270 6699
TE AWAMUTU NEWS | 19
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Shedding light on Pekapeka behaviour The two-month trial, combining expertise from Department of Conservation (DOC) and Waikato University, will see the bats’ behaviour monitored as different colours of artificial light are in use. The results will help develop guidelines for councils installing lights in areas where New Zealand’s only native land mammals live. The bats will not be harmed during the trial, on private property next to Pureora Forest. DOC’s Kerry Borkin, a Science Advisor with 20 years’ experience working with bats, says although bats are nocturnal and use echolocation as their primary way of
navigating, they have good vision and are very sensitive to certain kinds of light. “When we talk about light colour, we don’t mean the different coloured lights you put up on the Christmas tree,” Kerry Borkin says. “At the supermarket you can buy warm white lights or cool white lights. These lights are different colour temperatures: warmer or cooler.” “Warm colour lights have less UV and blue wavelength than cool white or blue lights and can have a slightly yellow or amber tone. Bats are likely to be more sensitive to UV and blue wavelength light than humans because of the high proportion of UV sensitive rods present
in their eyes. “The colour can have a range of effects on bats. Adding lights to an area can result in increases or decreases in bat activity depending on the species of bat.” Titia Schamhart, Waikato University PhD candidate, says her particular interest is in how the artificial light impacts on the behaviour of long-tailed bats from both urban and rural environments. The Pureora study will provide her with valuable experience in conducting this type of experimental research and form the basis of her own research planned in Waikato and Titia Schamhart, left, and Kerry Borkin will be involved in Taranaki in the next couple of years. the study.
CLASSIFIEDS FUNERAL SERVICES
Honouring your loved ones wishes We are there for you in your time of need - 24/7.
PUBLIC NOTICES
FOR SALE
Deadline Ahead
FIREWOOD FOR SALE – 5 cubic metres $200, 10 cubic metres $360. Delivery to Te Awamutu. Ph 021 617 349 or 07 873 9190.
Classified Section Booking/Copy Tuesday 12 noon for Thursday publication Ph 07 827 0005 Run of Paper Booking/Copy Monday 5pm for Thursday publication Ph 027 287 0005 55 Victoria Street, Cambridge Office Hours 9am to 3.30pm
FDANZ
Helen Carter
SITUATIONS VACANT
07 870 2137 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu office@rosetown.co.nz
www.rosetown.co.nz
Garth Williams Funeral Director, Owner
SERVICES
WANTED TO BUY
OLD CEILING LIGHTS Pre 1970s Phone (07) 823 8225
For a look you will love Call Dave Rowe • • • •
Missed Delivery? Phone 07 827 0005
SERVICES
Interior painting Wallpapering Exterior painting Spray painting
decorator@daverowe.co.nz www.daverowe.co.nz
MOVIES
We are expanding and looking for the following positions. HEAT PUMP INSTALLER
Locally owned and operated
Our team is caring and compassionate. We give the utmost attention to detail in all aspects of our service.
Requirements: - a background knowledge and experience in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration and/or Electrical work would be a benefit - a minimum of a current EST A & B would be a benefit - capable in Servicing, diagnostic and repair work.
REGISTERED ELECTRICIAN
Family Notices • Engagements • Weddings • Births • Anniversaries • Bereavements • In Memoriam etc Call Janine 027 287 0005 or email janine@goodlocal.nz
Requirements: - Proven skills and must be capable of self-management of electrical work, whilst maintaining company and personal standards. Able to accurately record time and materials on cloud based software. Excellent troubleshooting skills. Residential & commercial service experience. Residential rewire and new build experience. Strong customer focus with a neat and tidy appearance. Minimum tradesman experience of 5 years Current New Zealand practicing licence or provisional practicing licence.
LABOURER
Requirements: - a background knowledge and experience in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration would be a benefit.
Successful applicants for all 3 roles will be: - Highly motivated and organised. - Trustworthy and positive - Committed and reliable - Excellent English - written and oral - Good problem solving skills - Tidy presentation - Outstanding customer service - Excellent time management.
Hours: Monday - Friday, minimum 40 hours per week Overtime and on call work may be required. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Clean New Zealand driver’s license. Start Date – as soon as possible
Don’t miss these opportunities to join our team. Please email your C.V and cover letter to: accounts@climatesystems.co.nz
Thu, Thu, 18 Feb
FILM NAME Film
14 Mar
11.00am
AAMMOITE Dog's Way(R16) Home (PG)
Fri, Fri, 19 Feb
15 Mar 3.40pm
Sat, Sat, 20 Feb
Sun, Sun, 21 Feb
Tue, Tue, 23 Feb
Wed, Wed, 24 Feb
11.30am 1.10pm
8.00pm
11.15am
11.00am 6.00pm 11.15am
3.40pm
8.15pm
3.40pm
1.30pm
1.50pm 6.30pm
1.40pm 8.15pm
16 Mar
17 Mar
20 Mar
6.00pm 11.30am 3.45pm
7.50pm 6.15pm
3.30pm
3.15pm
8.30pm
3.45pm
1.30pm 8.15pm 1.30pm
1.30pm 8.30pm
Green Book (M) 2 hrs 25 mins MINARI (TBA)
1.10pm
8.15pm 6.00pm
5.40pm
3.50pm
Hotel Mumbai (M) NEVER TOO LATE (M)
11.15am 11.30am 5.45pm 6.00pm
3.15pm 1.15pm 5.45pm 8.00pm
11.15am 1.15pm 6.00pm 5.30pm
1.40pm 6.15pm 5.30pm
11.30am 5.45pm 8.10pm
11.00am
12.45pm 1.50pm 6.00pm 5.50pm
BLOOM IfPENGUIN Beale Street Could(PG) Talk (M)
3.50pm 1.45pm 8.00pm
1.15pm 6.00pm
1.30pm 8.00pm
1.45pm 8.00pm
8.30pm 1.40pm
1.05pm 8.15pm
1 hr 51 mins
HIGH GROUND (R16)
Colette (M) 2 hrs 6 mins LOVE, WEDDINGS & OTHER DISASTERS (M) Destroyer (M) 2MAVERICK hrs 16 mins MODIGLIANI (E)
3.45pm
2 hrs 20 mins
2 hrs 15 mins
PIXIE (R16) Stan & Ollie (M) 1SUMMERLAND hr 53 mins
1.40pm 6.15pm
1.40pm 6.15pm
3.20pm
1.40pm 6.15pm
3.50pm 6.20pm 8.15pm
8.30pm
(PG)
1 hr 52 mins
THE NEST (M) The Guilty (M) 1 hr 40 mins WILD MOUNTAIN THYME (M)
1.35pm 8.20pm 4.00pm
11.15am
3.40pm
3.45pm 1.30pm
1.15pm 6.00pm 3.45pm 4.10pm
3.45pm
5.45pm
3.45pm 1.40pm 6.15pm
3.20pm 8.30pm 6.00pm
1.20pm
1.20pm
4.10pm 1.40pm 6.15pm
4.00pm
1.45pm
4.15pm
3.45pm
3.30pm
3.30pm 6.10pm 8.20pm
6.15pm 11.30am
1.40pm 8.30pm 6.10pm
11.00am 8.30pm 5.50pm
1.00pm 5.50pm
11.00am 4.00pm
6.00pm
11.00am 1.15pm
11.30am 8.30pm
11.15am 7.50pm
1.00pm 8.15pm
8.40pm 1.00pm 3.50pm
6.40pm 11.00am 3.50pm
8.15pm
Swimming With Men(TBA) (M) THE MARKSMAN
11.30am 3.30pm
19 Mar
4.10pm
8.45pm 3.15pm
11.15am 7.50pm
2.30pm 11.15am 4.00pm
12.30pm 4.30pm 11.00am 6.15pm
6.40pm 3.50pm
www.tivolicinema.co.nz
Bookings 823 5064 – 32 Lake Street, Cambridge
Missed Delivery? Let Us Know – Phone 07 827 0005
11.30am
murrayDream. hunt furnishers
20 | TE AWAMUTU NEWS
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Everyone deserves to have a Sanctuary, and now with 50 months to pay, you can.
Serenity Serenity Calm Calm Now Now
1999 1999
NEW LINEN ARRIVING DAILY – Bianca Lorenne, M n M Linen, Linens and More. NEW IMPORTICO CUSHIONS. Plus new home décor pieces arriving daily.
$ $
MONTHS INTEREST FREE
on in-store purchases of Sanctuary Dream & Escape ‘til 2.3.21.
CHRISTMAS SALE
Now from Now from
$
$1849 1849
Serenity Serenity Calm Calm
Serenity Serenity S Now fromS
Queen SizeQueen Mattress Size&Mattress Base & Base
$
1999
Now
Now
$
$
1999 1999$4499 Sanctuary Escape
Chiropractic Prime Now
Now
$
$
Now from
Queen Size Mattress & Base
Queen Size Mattress & Base
$
3019 3019
21
per week*
*Available on 50 equal interest free instalments of $91.08. Weekly payments indicative only, payment required monthly. Excludes $50 account fee. Terms and conditions apply.
Swisstek Swisstek Ultra Ultra Queen SizeQueen Mattress Size&Mattress Base & Base Now from
Now
2699 All Sleepyhead Chiropractic Chiropractic HD Range $7799 $7799 Queen Queen Size Mattress Size Mattress & Base& Base Now
Now
$
Queen Size Mattress & Base
Sanctuary Sanctuary Dream Dream PLUS INTEREST FREE ‘TIL 2023* Queen SizeQueen Mattress Size&Mattress Base & Base on in-store purchases $999 & over ‘til 25.12.2020
Queen Size Mattress Queen & Size Base Mattress & Base
BedsRus Store Name calProudly Comfort Local Guarantee Comfort Guarantee Warranty Warranty Shop Safe Proudly Local Comfort Guarantee Warranty
TALK Phone Number
$
8299
Sanctuary Dream Queen Size Mattress & Base
$
39
per week*
*Available on 50 equal interest free instalments of $167.08. Weekly payments indicative only, payment required monthly. Excludes $50 account fee. Terms and conditions apply.
VISIT Street Address
DREAM bedsrus.co.nz
Shop Safe Shop Safe
*Offer while stocks valid tolast. 1.12.20 Discount whileoffers stocksapply last. Discount to selected offers bedsapply and bedding to selected only, beds prices and as bedding marked. only, Offers prices exclude as marked. Everyday Offers Dream exclude prices, Everyday run outs, Dream clearance prices,stock run outs, (unless clearance otherwise stock stated) (unless andotherwise not to be stated) used in and conjunction not to bewith usedany in conjunction other offer. with See in-store any otherforoffer. details. SeeWe in-store reserveforthe details. right to Wecorrect reserveerrors the right or misprints. to correct30errors day Comfort or misprints. Guarantee 30 dayTsComfort and Cs apply. Guarantee Ts and Cs apply. *Offervalid valid to 25.12.20 2.3.21 or while stocks last.last. Discount offers apply to selected bedsbeds and bedding only, only, pricesprices as marked. Offers Offers excludeexclude Everyday Dream prices, outs,run clearance stock (unless stated) and not toand be used conjunction with any other We reserve to correct errorsWe or misprints. day Comfort Guarantee and Cs apply. *50Comfort months Guarantee interest freeTsFixed *Offer or while stocks Discount offers apply to selected and bedding as marked. Everyday Dream run prices, outs, clearance stockotherwise (unless otherwise stated) not toinbe used in conjunction withoffer. any other offer. the Seeright in-store for details. reserve the30right to correct errors orTsmisprints. 30 day and CsInstalments apply. is ee *Standard Terms: Excludes Interest Free Everyday Terms:Dream Excludes Prices, Everyday run outs, Dream clearance, Prices,layby run outs, and not clearance, to be used laybyin and conjunction not to bewith usedany in conjunction other offer. Qwith Cardany Finance: other offer. Available Q Card onFinance: Q Card Flexi Available Payment on QPlans. Card Flexi A $50Payment Annual Account Plans. AFee $50and Annual $55 Establishment Account Fee and Fee$55 forEstablishment new Q Cardholders Fee forornew a $35Q Advance Cardholders Fee or foraexisting $35 Advance Q Cardholders Fee for existing will apply. Q Cardholders Minimum payments will apply.ofMinimum 3% of thepayments monthly of closing 3% of the monthly closing available Free in-store until (25 2.3.21 on selected (Sanctuary Dream & EscapeQ range only). Offer excludesFlexi Everyday Dream Prices, run outs,$999 clearance, is notOffer to be excludes used in conjunction with any otherrun offer. Annual Account Fee and of $50 in addition to Fixed Instalments. Establishment fee criteria, of $55 applies to newAccount cardholders or Advance fee offee $35–applies to existing cardholders included infee the– *Interest ‘til 2023 Months Interestbeds Free) is available on in-store Card and Q Mastercard® Payment Plans & Purchases & overlayby until and 25.12.20. Everyday Dream Prices, outs, clearance, layby notapplies to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Lending $50 Annual Fee, New Cardholder $55 Establishment or ExistingisCardholder balance ever is greater) or $10 (whichever are required is greater) throughout are required interest free throughout period. Paying interestonly freethe period. minimum Payingmonthly only thepayments minimummay monthly not fully payments repay the mayloan notbefore fully repay the end theofloan thebefore interestthefree endperiod. of theQinterest Card Standard free period. Interest Q Card RateStandard applies Interest to any outstanding Rate appliesbalance to any outstanding at end of interest balance freeatperiod. end ofQinterest Card lending free period. criteria, Q Card fees,lending terms and criteria, conditions fees, terms apply.and Latitude conditions Financial apply. Services: Latitude Normal Financial Services: Normal FixedAdvance Instalment totaland amount of purchase establishment or advance applicable) arebalance payableorby$10 50(whichever monthly instalments instalment amountsinterest will be specified in your statement). criteria, fees,payments Ts&Cs apply. correct as atbefore date ofthe publication, to free change. Columbus Financial Services Limited or25.99% Consumer applicable)balance reserveat $35 Fee amounts. applicable,Theterms conditions apply.plus Minimum payments of 3% of fee the (as monthly closing is greater)(exact are required throughout free period. Paying only theLending minimum monthly willRate not and fullyfees repay the loan end of thesubject interest period. Standard Interest Rate, currently p.a.,Finance appliesLimited to any (as outstanding credit teria applies, and lending including criteria a $55 applies, establishment includingfee a $55 andestablishment $55 annual fee. feePrevailing and $55 annual interestfee.rate Prevailing applies tointerest any outstanding rate appliesbalance to any outstanding on the expirybalance of the interest on the expiry free period. of theGem interest Visafree andperiod. LatitudeGem Credit VisaLine andare Latitude provided Credit by Latitude Line are provided Financial by Services. Latitude ForFinancial more information Services. For on more our terms information and conditions on our terms pleaseand seeconditions your nearest please storesee or your visit our nearest website storebedsrus.co.nz or visit our website bedsrus.co.nz the right to amend, or terminate offeras andatthese terms and conditions time without notice. a registeredand trademark the circles design is aoftrademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. 50 Months Instalment Interest Free offer is not available on any bed or product outside the Sanctuary Dream and Escape ranges. See in-store for full details. end of Interest Freesuspend period. Rate and feesthe correct date of publication, subjectattoany change. Mastercard is aMastercard registeredistrademark the circlesanddesign is a trademark Mastercard International Incorporated. See in-store for full details.
www.murrayhun�urnishers.co.nz
Maniapoto St for Alexandra Street Street nless e stock otherwise (unless otherwise stated) andstated) not to and be used not toin be conjunction used in conjunction with any other with offer. any other See63offer. in-store Seeforin-store details. Wedetails. reserveWe the220 reserve right tothe correct right errors to correct or misprints. errors or45misprints. 30Arawata day Comfort 30 dayGuarantee Comfort Guarant Ts and C Otorohanga | Ph 07 873 8640 Te Awamutu | Ph 07 214 2161 Te Awamutu | Ph 07 214 2244 on lexiQ Payment Card FlexiPlans. Payment A $50 Plans. Annual A $50 Account AnnualFeeAccount and $55FeeEstablishment and $55 Establishment Fee for newFee Q Cardholders for new Q Cardholders or a $35 Advance or a $35Fee Advance for existing Fee forQ existing Cardholders Q Cardholders will apply.will Minimum apply. payments Minimum payments of 3% of theo derest of thefree interest period.free Q Card period. Standard Q CardInterest StandardRate Interest applies Rate to any applies outstanding to any outstanding balance atbalance end of interest at end offree interest period.free Q Card period. lending Q Cardcriteria, lendingfees, criteria, termsfees, and terms conditions and conditions apply. Latitude apply.Financia Latitud