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Maadi here we come

By Blair Voorend

Maadi Cup is back at Lake Karapiro and Waipā schools are sending some of their biggest teams yet after Covid led to the cancellation of the 2020 event in Twizel.

St Peter’s Cambridge is sending a team of 81 rowers to race at the regatta - the largest team they have ever sent.

The school’s Director of Rowing Janey Charlton said following a training camp at Whakamaru over the weekend the team is excited and ready to race.

“Due to the suspension of North Island Secondary School Champs this year it is hard to say where many of our boats sit amongst the field,” she said.

“After the disappointment of not having Maadi in 2020 the team is looking forward to getting out on the water and racing hard against crews from across the country.”

Cambridge High School has 50 rowers and three coxswains competing at the event, supported by 10 coaches.

The squad performed well at the North Island Club Champs at the end of January, coming away with two gold, two silver and two bronze medals.

Te Awamutu College is represented by Sam Shaw, Katie Dale and Keita

Koroheke.

Katie and Keita have raced together throughout the season and will be competing in girls’ under 18 double sculls and Sam

is racing in under 16 and under 17 single sculls.

Te Awamutu Rowing Club representative Tony Edmondson said Sam’s performances have

improved over the season.

He has reached A and B finals at North Island Club Championships and Aon Junior Regatta.

His coach Dave Potts

expects him to peak at the Maadi Cup. The 2021 Maadi Cup will be held at Lake Karapiro from next Monday to Saturday.

St Peter’s Cambridge is sending a team of 81 rowers, including the U-17 Boys eights to the Maadi Cup.

It will be the event’s biggest with more than 2,623 competitors from 122 schools expected to compete in front of a combined audience exceeding 8,000.

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Today I thought I would talk about the team at Cambridge station.

You obviously know I am based there as Community Liaison Officer, but did you know several other squads also have staff working from Cambridge?

Our station Sergeant is Ben Joll.

He looks after everything to do with the station operations and management and is in charge of our frontline staff. Lisa, our Station Support Officer attends to queries over the front counter and generally supports local staff with station administration.

Public Safety Team staff (PST) are at the coal face and respond to your 111 calls for assistance every day. In addition, we have our Youth Aid officer (taking our youth offenders through a process of accountability), Commercial Vehicle Safety Team staff (they keep an eye on trucks and heavy

vehicles), Strategic Traffic Unit staff (keeping our roads safe) and Highway Patrol staff (focusing on, you guessed it, our State Highways).

We all have our own specific areas of responsibility, however keeping our community safe is very much a team effort here and we regularly work in together when there is a need. Cambridge station also provides back-up to Te Awamutu (and vice versa) in the event of more serious incidents. With soil soon to be broken for construction of the new station, we look forward to the next exciting chapter of Cambridge Police.

The team have had a couple of recent successes in shutting down cannabis cultivation in town.

People illegally growing cannabis for distribution usually set up ‘grow rooms’ with expensive and sometimes sophisticated

If the dealer isn’t growing or cooking up the drugs themselves, given sufficient time, you may notice a pattern whereby activity is heightened on a particular day or after a certain regular vehicle has visited.

This can signify a wholesale delivery, offering information on the broader drug supply network.

If you suspect illegal drug activity in your neighbourhood, have information or find cannabis growing, let us know. You can phone 105 or to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0500 555 111.

As I leave you this week, a reminder that autumn showers are making our roads more slippery. Drive safe, turn your headlights on to be visible and keep aware of other road users.

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heating, lighting, air filtering and extraction equipment. These are commonly set up in garages, bedrooms and the ceiling space of homes. Windows will be blacked out and you may see temporary exhaust ducting protruding outside. Sometimes cannabis plots will be grown on farmland in amongst bush and crops, but are also seen in back gardens. The drug trade is a cause of secondary crime as addicts commit offences (for example burglary and theft) in order to fund their habits; selling or trading stolen goods for drugs.

When someone is dealing drugs, whether methamphetamine or cannabis, from their home, you will see a high number of vehicles visiting the address for short durations. Sometimes a person will come out from the house to the car and an exchange of items will occur with the occupants.

The costly and failed exercise of planting rocks some time ago along the centre of the road into Cambridge along Queen Street should have been a lesson to Council before committing to its latest roading initiatives purportedly to enhance safety around schools.

The recent introduction of safety initiatives around schools contradicts the long-held practice of minimising the number of potential distractions to motorists and pedestrians in areas of high traffic density, including “T” intersections and pedestrian crossings.

With the new initiative being adopted in Cambridge motorists are potentially being distracted by a range of objects in areas where their prime focus should be to look out for school children on bikes, crossing the road, as well as other traffic.

It is suggested that it would be sufficient quite simply to: Continue with the recent concept of bright paint for pedestrian crossings but maintained more frequently.

Have adult wardens with ‘High Vis’ gear who walk to the centre of the crossing before children are able to cross.

Install electronic lights some distance before the crossing warning of the school crossing and slowing speed to 15k/hr.

Have adult wardens also controlling the movement and parking of all vehicles outside schools at appropriate times for those parents who find it necessary to transport children.

Reopen closed roads to give children consistency and not a false sense of security once entering two-way streets.

Replace judder bars with ‘slow’ signs on the roads concerned and have speed cameras operating in relevant areas.

One certainly hopes that further and honest consideration is given to this matter and greater public input sought before any additional ratepayer funds are committed to these works at this stage.

Alan Hayward, Cambridge

New chaplains Matt Martyn and Vanessa MacCarthy

St Peters School has employed two new chaplains to replace Michael Bennett who is returning to Australia.

They are Matt Martyn and Vanessa MacCarthy.

Matt and wife Kelly have recently been the Lead Pastors at Te Awa Christian Community Church in Tamahere.

Matt’s training in strategic leadership and Christian studies made him a strong candidate for this role.

With the onset of Covid-19, Vanessa MacCarthy and husband Wayne returned to New Zealand from a mission in Cambodia, and the school says it is fortunate that they have chosen to call the Waikato home.

Vanessa’s strength is walking alongside individuals in their personal faith journey and she is looking forward to bringing that encouragement and accountability to our St Peter’s students and their families.

The role of the Chaplains is to actively engage St Peter’s students in the Christian character of the school, by leading the religious and service programmes.

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Briefs…

Balloons are coming Six hot air balloons will be on show in Albert Park, Te Awamutu, for three hours from 5pm tomorrow (Friday).

For details, and transport information, go to www. waipadc.govt.nz Bridge issue Complaints that wide vehicles are using the Victoria Bridge in Cambridge were being investigated by Waipā District Council when this edition went to press.

Draw it yourself Waikato District Council is asking for input into a representation review ahead of the 2022 elections. A geographic information system (GIS) tool allows the public to create community board and ward models. For details go to https://www. waikatodistrict.govt.nz/ Bunk on-line The newest trampers hut in Waikato’s Pirongia Forest Park is bookable online. The 20-bunk Pahautea Hut is one of the most popular in the Department of Conservation’s (DOC’s) Waikato district.

For more information go to www.doc.govt.nz Business awards Voting in the Waipa Networks Business Awards Customer Choice section runs to Monday. Votes can be cast by texting Waipa, and the name of a business, to 4040.

Hail, Tirau!

When News advertising rep Vishal Sharma reported snow on his rounds last week he sent us this picture of a white carpet in Tirau. But MetService Communications Meteorologist Lewis Ferris explained: “it’s actually hail… last Thursday we had quite a widespread bout of thunderstorms which were producing large amounts of hail.”

Council sets rates target

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Waipā District Council has agreed to a 1.8 per cent average annual rates increase over the next 10 years, starting with 4.1 per cent in 20212022.

A draft 2021-2031 Long Term Plan and consultation document was approved at Tuesday’s Strategic Planning and Policy Committee Meeting to kick off formal community consultation.

Council approved a proposal to a 10-year budget of $2 billion to run the district, which includes capital and operating costs.

Just under half of the overall

budget - $900 million will be funded by rates with the remainder will largely come from fees and charges, subsidies and contributions from developers which will help pay for growth.

More than $126.8 million will be spent on growth projects (such as water infrastructure and roads) to accommodate new people moving into Waipā.

By 2027/2028 Waipā’s average debt will peak at $304 million, which is well within Council’s debt limit of total borrowings being no more than 250 per cent of total revenue.

Last year Council asked residents about their aspirations, priorities and needs for Waipā, while also interviewing local business people and organisations to find out their current and future goals for the district and how they fit with community wellbeing.

That feedback shaped the draft Long Term Plan and the projects, services, activities and programmes proposed for the next 10 years.

Some of which is creating a recreational cycling route between Te Awamutu and Pirongia, via Lake Ngāroto and also developing an

Council says:

Māori wards: you tell us

Waipā District councillors are considering reducing their numbers - and after largely shutting up shop on their opinion of Māori wards, backed a plan to go to the public on the issue yesterday.

But one broke ranks, calling a proposed Māori ward consultation process a waste of time.

Pro-Māori ward councillor Hazel Barnes told fellow councillors at a Strategic Planning and Policy Committee meeting yesterday “we are going out to consult the whole community... well we actually know what the outcome that’s going to be”.

Councillors supported circulating a consultation document which discusses Māori wards and invites feedback.

The News has been unable to find any Māori who has been elected to the Waipā District Council since it was established in 1989.

Councillors told Cllr Barnes it would be presumptuous to suggest the outcome of consultation was a foregone conclusion.

Chief executive Gary Dyet said the council had a targeted programme of consultation

with iwi and the council already had a good body of knowledge of iwi and manawhenua thoughts on the issue.

The meeting also revealed there has been “informal” discussions between staff and councillors on reducing the number of district councils from the present 14.

At present the council comprises a mayor, five Cambridge and four Te Awamutu ward councillors, two representing Pirongia and one from Maungatautari and Kakepuku.

The Government has removed the power of the electorate to veto the creation of Māori wards, mainly because successive efforts were clobbered when the issue went to a referendum.

But Governance Manager Jo Gread said under the Local Government Act the council was obliged to take the community’s views into account, and that was one of the reasons for the consulation..

It has been a quickfire change led by Local Government minister Nanaia Mahuta, and councils have until May 23 to make a

Hazel Barnes

decision on whether or not to sacrifice one of their seats to create a Māori ward for the 2022 elections.

Many Waipā district councillors have held their cards to their chest over whether or not they back Māori wards – the News has quizzed them over successive weeks and the lack of response reached a new low last week when only one out of 14 elected representative responded to emailed questions.

But yesterday’s decision is certain to ignite debate on the issue. The consultation document when it’s prepared for publicatin will be at www. waipadc.govt.nz

urban mobility network around Te Awamutu and Cambridge to better connect places like schools, shops and places of work for cyclists, pedestrians and scooter users.

Consultation will run fromMarch 26 to April 27.

Meetings, events and other activities will take place across the district over this time to encourage as many residents as possible to have their say.

The final 2021-2031 Long Term Plan will go to Council for approval on 29 June 2021.

Waipā fun run date set The 10th annual Waipā Fun Run will be staged on March 28.

The event was derailed when the country moved to a Level 2 Covid alert earlier this month, having been originally slated for March 7.

“The Waipa Fun Run was postponed in 2014 due to a cyclone so we found ourselves in similar territory again this year,” spokesperson Donna Warwick said.

“Thankfully we are now back in business with the help of a number of our key providers all keen to make this event happen.”

The fnd run was born in 2012 when St Peter’s Catholic School was looking for a healthy fundraiser to align it “healthy mind, healthy body philosophy” The Waipā Fun Run is now regarded as a quality community event for the Waipā and surrounding district.

It is designed for competitors of all ages and physical levels, and offers a 10 km & 5km run and walk, a 2km School Challenge for Years 3-8 students, and a 5 km Team Challenge.

“In 2014 we took on Cambridge Lifeskills as a Charity partner who are a not for profit counselling service for students in Cambridge. In 2019 Lugtons came on board as our race sponsor,” Donna Warwick said.

The event has also been nominated in the Waipa Networks District Sports Awards over the years and have been finalists in the Regional Sports Awards.

For more information go to www.waipafunrun.co.nz

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Blue sapphire couple More families in need mark anniversary

Cambridge couple Betty and Barry Harvey recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary, marking their milestone with a touch of nostalgia.

The couple’s ‘blue sapphire’ event was shared by several of their children, who toasted them as a pairing to be proud of.

“We were very touched when they told us how much they respected and appreciated what we had done, and the example we

set,” said Barry. “As children, they all took the school bus when they needed to, they had after school jobs and they all developed a strong work ethic which has seen them do well as adults. We’re very proud of them.”

Cambridge born Betty Arnold married her tall Hawke’s Bay man at the old Presbyterian Church (then the pink church) on March 10, 1956. The couple held their reception under trees and a marquee at her family

Betty and Barry Harvey outside the St Kilda villa that once belonged to Betty’s dad and where they held their wedding reception.

Betty and Barry Harvey on their wedding day.

home in St Kilda. The couple then went farming in Te Miro, sharing their love of the land, open landscapes, horses and sport - as well as four children – over the next six decades.

When thoughts came of returning to Cambridge after spending several years in a house they built overlooking Lake Karapiro, it was a home in St Kilda that stole their heart, primarily because it brought them back to the starting point and gave them a bird’s eye view of Te Miro.

“We seem to have come full circle,” smiled Betty.

The Harveys made a good fist of it all. They have four children, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The number of families receiving Cambridge Christmas Cheer increased last year to 112, up from 77 in 2019.

Cambridge Committee of Social Services (CCOSS) organisers have done their final tally for Cambridge Cheer in 2020. They attributed the increase to the growing economic pressure on families, linked particularly to fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Each family received a supermarket voucher through the initiative, a frozen chicken, a bag of other Christmas food and children’s toys. Everything was donated by local organisations, businesses and individuals in the community, with CCOSS collecting the donations in the lead-up to Christmas, then holding a three-day Christmas Cheer when families collected their donations and selected toys for their children.

“We can’t thank the Cambridge community enough for helping with Christmas Cheer through their donations,” CCOSS chairperson Julie Epps said. “There are so many people to thank… a lot of them

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Among those she mentioned was Cambridge Rotary and Lions clubs, who have supported the initiative for years, Cogswell Surveys, Cambridge Storage, CSC Buying Group, Heritage Gallery and the Waipā District Council’s Waipā Recovery Fund. Julie also thanked the then Salvation Army leaders Karen and Shaun Baker, and the volunteers who helped on Christmas Cheer days. “It was a real community effort.”

New to the initiative in 2020 was the placement of collection bins in businesses, churches and schools.

“They were really popular and were emptied many times over with toys and food,” Julie said. “The families who received Christmas Cheer were so appreciative.”

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App use passes 2.6m The Covid tracer app had been downloaded to 2.681 million devices by the end of last week.

And half of those downloads came in three weeks over the previous 299 days - seven day periods starting May 19 (405,000) November 11 (799,000) and February 14 (98,000).

How well used the app is used is another question.

A reader called the News to say he counted 100 customers going into a Waipā supermarket – and just four using their device to log the visit.

A Ministry of Health spokesperson said daily media releases - which can be found via www.health.govt.nz - show a clear trend for app use to increase when there are positive Covid-19 cases identified in the community.

“We’re often asked for scan numbers at a regional level, but we don’t have that information. The app has been designed to protect privacy and keep data safe, so the Ministry of Health only receives data that there has been scan and nothing more,” the spokesperson said.

“We don’t know who scanned, what device was used to scan or where the scan happened. The purpose of the app is to make it easy for everyone to keep a digital diary, which makes contact tracing faster when someone tests positive for Covid-19.”

The digital diary will enable users to receive a location alert if they visit the same place – at around the same time – as someone who later tests positive for Covid-19.

The spokesperson also encouraged app users to turn on the Bluetooth tracer in the app dashboard.

“It’s one thing we can all do to speed up contact tracing and stop the virus from spreading.”

The Bluetooth addition was turned on just before Christmas and use of it had above 1.2 million since mid-February.

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Gala: nothing goes to waste

By Viv Posselt

This weekend’s Cambridge Primary School Gala promises loads of fun with a good dollop of sensible sustainability thrown in.

Running at the school grounds from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, the gala will offer activities that align with the school’s commitment to zero waste, without losing any of the fun everyone expects.

Among a raft of ecofriendly offerings will be lolly kebabs, ‘nice’ blocks and drinks, and fun activities such as the mammoth slide, spin the wheel, and a petting zoo.

The Cambridge Lions will be there with a range of foods.

Cambridge Primary principal, Mike Pettit, who is happily up for his regular gala ‘dunking’ once again, said the school had been the holder of an Enviroschools Green-Gold Award for several years, and adapting the gala to align with the criteria was part of the

Two of the Cambridge Primary School Gala organising team, Nicola Cronin and Stacey Ward.

school’s overall move to retain the award.

He said arranging a zerowaste gala put additional pressures on the organisers and said the job they did was a credit to them. “We live the Green-Gold ethos at the school, and they are well motivated to deliver that vision in our gala.”

Mike said money raised through this year’s event would go towards putting in a new astro-turf at the front of the school for netball, basketball and mini-hockey.

Meanwhile, two of the PTA’s gala organising committee, Nicola Cronin and Stacey Ward, said this

was the school’s third spin at a zero-waste gala. Each had improved on the previous one, they said, with the last one proving so successful that even after thousands of people went through, had their fun, ate and drank their fill, there were only two filled rubbish bags at the end of it. One of them, said Nicola, was filled with little other than discarded coffee cups.

“We were pleased with that result, but we know we can do a lot better,” Nicola said.

Stacey said a grant from the Waipā District Council’s Waste Minimisation Fund

helped cover costs, and their ‘mug library’ was lending them reusable coffee mugs to replace the throwaway variety. There will also be ‘bin toppers’ to help people dispose of their waste correctly, and seedlings in egg cartons for sale.

There will be no plastic nor balloons, while food will be presented creatively, with dipping sauce for hot dogs instead of individual plastic pottles, lolly kebabs and more.

“It is a lot of extra work for us all, but it’s quite amazing what creative ideas people have come up with,” said Stacey.

A review of the previous zero-waste gala came from Nicola Turner of Mainstream Green. She said: “Reducing your waste and being more sustainable is as simple as changing your mindset.

That’s what I loved about how Cambridge Primary approached their gala – going zero waste shaped all their decisions. It wasn’t about going without, it was about thinking differently.”

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Going green by default

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Something surprising has happened recently in Switzerland. That in itself could be surprising; Switzerland is not generally known as a country to catch the world off guard.

For a long time the, default electricity offering from two of the country’s energy suppliers was from ‘a mixture of fuels’.

Customers could, if they so desired, then make the choice to change to ‘renewables only’.

Under this system around 3% of consumers would choose to make that change.

Then these two companies decided to try something different: They changed the default offering to ‘renewables’ so that customers would have to make a conscious effort to change back to the mixed fuels, which includes fossil fuels and, importantly, is cheaper.

Four years on from this seemingly minor change, around 80% of the consumers signed up to these two power companies are on the more costly renewables option - a vast increase on the 3% who were on it before.

At first glance I find that surprising, but examples of this ‘default effect’ are everywhere.

I have several subscriptions to software which I have signed up to over the years and don’t use as much as I used to. These companies take money from my credit card every month and happily tell me that they have done it. I see the notices coming in amongst piles of other emails and usually delete them without so much as a second look.

Actually, I did have a bit of a cull a while ago and saved myself quite a bit.

“Well” I hear you think, “perhaps

you should be more organised”, and I’m sure some people are.

But how many of you have joined the gym and then never gone near the place?

I know our family has bought a key to the school swimming pool for the past few summers and one year I worked out the cost of our three visits to be $40 each!

I reckon this is worth looking into; there must be hundreds of ways to make green choices the default, thus forcing people deliberately to choose the (probably cheaper) less planet-friendly options if they really want to. Humans are lazy. Actually, nature is lazy, the laws of physics are lazy - in many ways it’s a good way to be.

In the case of the ‘default effect’ there is potential for the laziness of humans to be exploited for the benefit of the planet.

That’s a turnaround isn’t it? Usually it is the humans exploiting the planet for their own benefit.

Of course, we could always just make the right choices of our own volition.

There’s another idea.

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FAITH IN WAIPĀ

THE AGE OF REASON

Knowing the ‘back’ story helps…

Lean pickings in the Bay

In the week ahead, ‘Maadi Cup’ fever will grip our district. This major sporting event welcomes rowers and supporters representing 120 secondary schools throughout New Zealand as they converge on Lake Karapiro to compete for honours in an illustrious sporting fixture.

The event itself is an inspiring effort in terms of organisation as it showcases our young aspiring rowing champions.

For a long time I’d had an awareness of this regatta which rotates between Karapiro Rowing Inc and South Island Rowing each alternative year. Yet it wasn’t until I was travelling through Egypt a number of years ago that I became fully engaged with the history of this event. Sailing up the Nile River on a local felucca (traditional wooden sailing boat), the ‘skipper’ pointed out Maadi, a suburb of Cairo on the water’s edge. Knowing he had a few Kiwis onboard he went to some effort pointing out where a rowing course existed in 1939 during World War 2.

The New Zealand Expeditionary Force had established a base at Maadi and competed in regattas against Egyptian rowing clubs.

In 1943 the New Zealanders were beaten 11 points to 6 and presented the Freyberg Cup to the Egyptians.

As a token of friendship Dr Youssef Baghat of the Cairo Rowing Club, presented the Kiwis with a cup which the Maadi Camp Rowing Club Captain gifted to the New Zealand Amateur Rowing Association after the war.

Renamed the Maadi Cup, it was raced for the first time in 1947 at Whanganui.

There’s another major event also to be celebrated in a few weeks…not just a nationally commemorated occasion but this

This week early Autumn travel is under way and I am enjoying the lush vista of rural Hawke’s Bay. It’s a delightful area that definitely believes it is still high summer.

Cloudless sky, not a breath of wind and commerce is proceeding as normal. The downside is the large signs at orchard gateways indicating the need for fruit pickers.

For such is the effect of Covid, travel restrictions where the usual influx of either young European travellers escaping the winter and the Pacific Island income-earning seasonal visitors cannot enter to help the growers. That results in low gate prices and low returns in this normally bountiful area.

Very sad.

Yet some locals, especially in Napier, were rejoicing in the lack of traffic bearing visitors to the annual Art Deco celebration. Where the vintage cars still passed by, the striped blazers and cloche hats were worn, and the jazz boomed out. But essentially it was only for the benefit of mainly locals. Moteliers, bar owners and restaurateurs sadly had a lean time without their annual boom income.

Even coming over the hill from Taupō we found the two roadside historic cafes were closed. I am tired of hearing about Auckland’s problem and even more of Queenstown’s dilemma. If the prices to visitors in the latter were more attuned to a local market, they could rejoice with their tills ringing.

The fields look spectacularly verdant as though freshly painted. Vineyards in their military rows abound especially in the stoneladen Gimblett Gravels area. Many years ago a respected French vintner described this area as almost identical to Bordeaux. A fine accolade.

By Murray Smith, Senior Leader, Bridges Church

one to a significant degree, is internationally observed.

I’m referring to Easter of course. Many will enjoy three days of ‘time-out’ yet remain foggy around the ‘why’ detail or origin of the season. The pervasive lack of understanding surrounding its true beginnings and meaning, unfortunately results in Easter primarily being viewed as a holiday, a marketing opportunity to sell (and buy) Easter Eggs, over indulging in eating chocolate while pondering bunnies and chickens...

Celebrated at the time coinciding with Jewish Passover, Easter is a special time of remembrance focussing on the death of Jesus on the cross, His burial and bodily resurrection three days later. These historical occurrences are pivotal to Christian faith and form the basis for a person being able to receive release from guilt, shame, fear and brokenness which characterises the human condition. The substitutionary suffering of Christ which is commemorated at Easter, reminds us of what His passion accomplished for us and what is available if we will receive it.

Interestingly enough, having personally experienced being on the water where the ‘original’ Maadi regatta happened meant I had greater appreciation of the event in our own backyard. Understanding the origins made it that much more meaningful.

Same with Easter…you don’t have to experience the place where the events described happened -but genuinely experiencing and encountering the One who is at the centre of Easter will revolutionise your life.

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Yet the area has lost, for this year anyway, a large influx of cash-bearing equestrian visitors to the now-cancelled Horse of the Year show. It’s shades of when we had to cancel the Fieldays last year. Huge financial pain.

But the Bay people are resilient. They will bounce back. And hopefully common sense regarding international travel will soon prevail and we can welcome back at least the Australians. Hopefully they will leave their crime-ridden 510 brethren where they belong. The incidence of increasing gun crime since they arrived is truly alarming.

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This Sunday 21 March 10am - 2pm Victoria & Empire Streets Cambridge Over 200 performers, around 60 art stalls, and the footpaths of Victoria and Empire Streets come alive with sound and activity. Empire Street, between Alpha Street and Victoria Street, will become a pedestrian zone. There will be music from the Big Muffin Serious Band, Sylvia’s Toaster, drummers, the Chinese Orchestra, jazz bands, local emerging performers, classical, Riverside Ukes, and much more. There will be dance from the local dance groups. For the children, be entertained by a magician, puppets and face painters and have photos taken with Spiderman, Elsa from “Frozen”, stiltwalkers and more. Details of where each of the acts will be performed will be in the Cambridge News on Friday 19th March. In between performances, check out the annual Autumn Art Market. Watch artists at work – see them painting at their easels, wood turners in action, glassware to jewellery, photography to pottery.

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Hautapu’s DIY triathlon…

On Wednesday 10th March an enthusiastic bunch of Hautapu School children participated in the Weetbix DIY Tryathlon. The children were disappointed when the Hamilton event was cancelled last month and organisers Charley Quinn and Stephanie Barr did not want their hard work to go to waste. The 26 children were rewarded with medals and a sausage sizzle at the end.

The Hautapu School DIY team 2021.

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Mentoring role for mayor Waipā mayor Jim Mylchreest will mentor two women as part of the nationwide Tuia Rangatahi Leadership programme.

The 12-month programme sees local mayors mentor young Māori leaders from their communities to encourage and enhance leadership skills.

This year’s Waipā Tuia delegates include former Cambridge High School student Sirtori Eade.

Sirtori was co-chair of Te Hunga Taikaakaa, the school’s Māori

leadership group, a member of the school’s student executive committee and a house prefect.

Former Melville High School head girl Sophia Wairoa Harrison, now studying a Bachelor of Social Science degree at the University of Waikato, is the second delegate.

Mylchreest said both students were “simply outstanding” and because of that, he opted to commit to both rather than choose one over the other.

“They are both stars with huge

potential and it’s a privilege for me to work alongside them. Building young leaders, who will give back to our community and enhance relationships between Maori and non-Maori is an investment in the district’s future.”

Throughout the year, Mylchreest will meet the two regularly and oversee a 100-hour community project each will undertake. Both will attend five wānanga in different parts of the country to build networks, obtain support and

From left, Sirtori Eade, Cassidy Temese, Jim Mylchreest and Sophia Wairoa Harrison.

be exposed to a diverse range of perspectives.

Mylchreest said he will involve both rangatahi in civic functions.

He will also focus on helping them better understand local government and the impact the work of councils and the wider sector has on their community.

“We have a lot of skills in our organisation and I also hope we can partner them up with specialists and expose them to different kinds of thinking. As far as I’m concerned, we will get out what we put in so I’m looking forward to it.”

In 2018 Mylchreest mentored Cassidy Temese as part of the Tuia Rangatahi Leadership programme.

Cassidy went on to stand for Council in the 2019 election and remains involved in the wider community.

Cassidy said the Tuia programme was unique because of its support from district, city and regional councils.

“I see Tuia as a way of developing future Māori leaders within their communities and building valuable relationships with their specific rohe,” he said.

“In the Waipā, we have a growing population of diverse identities and a growing need to engage with these communities.

Tuia is one approach towards engaging meaningfully with rangatahi Māori and can inform new perspectives and ways of community engagement for local governance.”

THURSDAY MARCH 18, 2021

River work fund is $6m

The Waikato River Authority is making $6 million in funding for river restoration projects as part of its 2021 funding strategy.

The strategy will be published at the end of April and applications for project funding open in June.

Authority co-chairs, Hamilton mayor Paula Southgate and Regional council deputy chair Tipa Mahuta say applicants should be “bolder” to ensure maximum impact with funding resources available.

They have also reinforced the role of the restoration strategy for the Waikato River and Waipā River in achieving a healthier river.

“We are confident that the restoration strategy continues to provide the guidance and blueprint for the most effective restoration initiatives that can be carried out for the wellbeing of the catchment,” they said in a joint statement.

“We would again urge funding applicants to refer to the restoration strategy as part of their application process. This year, an important focus for the funding strategy is working with iwi to achieve the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River catchment. The Waikato River Authority will continue investing in iwi capacity building through its funding, to help ensure that wherever possible, iwi projects are delivered by iwi.”

In 10 years of funding the Waikato River Authority has allocated more than $50 million.

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REVIEW

Love from a Stranger

CAMBRIDGE REPERTORY SOCIETY Reviewed by Richard Swainson

Cambridge Repertory Society’s production of Agatha Christie’s Love from a Stranger tells the tale of Cecily Harrington, a young woman who has recently come into some money.

She has cooled toward her fiancée and susceptible to the charms of the titular American, Bruce Lovell.

Though essentially a dramatic thriller, Love from a Stranger has wit aplenty, opening with a precisely positioned derriere. In a lesser cast, Sara Young as Cecily’s Aunt Loo Loo would steal the show.

As it stands, the character’s casual snobbery ensures an entertaining exposition, matched as she is by Catherine Wilde’s clear and thoughtful characterisation as Mavis, the best friend. Aided by a wonderfully detailed set design, one that regularly suggests space beyond the stage, these performers set the scene impressively, transforming us back to the class-conscious inter-war years.

Alexander Norris does well to register in the largely thankless part as the discarded lover and Nigel

Slaughter’s ever-thirsty, salt-of-the-earth gardener and Christine Southwick’s spirited-if-inexperienced maid are working class stereotypes brought to life with real flair. Clive Lamdin at his naturalistic best as local physician and amateur criminologist Dr. Gribble.

However, this is the type of drama which hinges on the leads. Stef Gibson has a beautiful, open face and clear, if necessarily accented diction. If vulnerability is vital to the role, in Gibson’s capable hands Cecily never becomes an out-and-out

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Johan Niemand delivers a nuanced performance as Lovell, segueing from easy charm to nervous rage without overplaying at either end. It’s to Neimand’s and director Karen Carroll’s credit that he resists the urge to go completely over the top.

The sets and costuming deliver much period detail.

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Māui dolphin survey resumes

DOC calls for Māui dolphin sightings as seaborne survey continues A new survey is underway to determine the Māui dolphin population.

The Māui dolphins are among the world’s rarest, and their habitat is limited to the waters of the Tasman Sea off the west coast of the North Island.

The area near the shore between Auckland and Taranaki – particularly from the Manukau Harbour to Port Waikato – is where they are most frequently seen.

Ian Angus, the Department of Conservation’s (DOC) manager of marine species, says the current survey focusses on estimating the number of dolphins in the population of this critically endangered subspecies, and on obtaining vital information to help guide their protection.

“The last population estimate was completed in 2016 and indicated there were only 63 individual dolphins over the age of a year. This is the third abundance estimate using this method, and from this we hope to get an indication of population trend for this taonga species.”

The abundance estimate work, is done over the course of two consecutive summers. The 2021 work is the second year of this survey.

The work is undertaken in late summer and

Māui and Hector’s dolphins have “mickey mouse ear” shaped dorsal fins.

early autumn, when the dolphins are known to be in the area, allowing direct comparison between years to estimate the population size.

The survey requires taking a little plug of skin and blubber from free swimming dolphins off the coast.

“The size of the sample is just 2mm in diameter and 5mm long – and from what we’ve observed over a long period of time the dolphins are not harmed.

“The dolphins usually continue to interact with the DOC boat – behaviour which wouldn’t be expected if this caused them distress.”

The DOC staff who carry out the survey will make 10 voyages, basing themselves and their vessel out of Raglan Harbour and Manukau Harbour.

“This year’s survey has not been without its challenges. Apart from the usual issues of weather, lockdowns from Covid-19 have also caused disruptions. However we are still on track to complete these important surveys as planned.”

The samples obtained as part of the abundance estimate are analysed to identify individual dolphins through their DNA, whether females are pregnant, the age structure of the population, and calculate the

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Staff involved in the survey have already seen several calves.

Ian Angus says boaties and surfers can help with the understanding of the distribution of the species by reporting sightings.

“Māui and Hector’s dolphins have a unique shaped dorsal fin – somewhat like Mickey Mouse’s ear - that makes them distinguishable from all other dolphin species in New Zealand waters.”

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If you see a dead Māui or Hector’s dolphin on the beach, urgency is crucial says Ian Angus: “We can obtain a huge amount of vital information from a dead animal, potentially including cause of death and identifying diseases the dolphin may have had.”

DOC and the Ministry for Primary Industries recently completed a review of the Threat Management Plan for Hector’s and Māui dolphins. As part of that review, additional management measures were implemented in late 2020 to further protect Māui and Hector’s dolphins.

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Reds’ prepare for season

Cambridge’s preparations for football’s Northern League season continue this Saturday when the Reds meet local rivals Matamata Swifts at John Kerkhof Park.

The club’s first teams will kick off at 2pm as both teams play their last preseason fixtures before the start of the season proper on March 27.

A game between the clubs’ reserves sides will precede the main game at noon.

Last weekend, the Reds drew 1-1 with well-organised WaiBop Premiership side Waikato

Unicol in hot conditions at John Kerkhof Park.

Scorer for Cambridge was midfielder Ewan Donald.

Assistant coach Bradley Rea said the team got a good run out in the conditions.

In their other warm-up matches, the Reds beat Huntly Thistle 7-2 and lost 2-1 to Otumoetai.

Cambridge’s U-23 drew 2-2 in the early game against Waikato Unicol’s WaiBop Championship side. Scorers for Cambridge were Fabian Munoz and Aston Hurd.

This followed the team’s

4-1 against Otumoetai the previous week.

Meanwhile, a new name has joined the list of winners engraved on the PosPro winner’s trophy for the Cambridge Sevens (women’s) tournament after Northland beat Papamoa in a tightly-contested final at John Kerkhof Park last Sunday.

Northland, who finished runners-up to Hamilton Wanderers in 2020, went a step further in the 2021 edition of the one-day tournament, winning the final 1-0 against Papamoa

Northland, winners of the 2021 women’s Cambridge Sevens

who are competitive every year at this tournament.

The tournament brought together 12 sides from Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and King Country.

In other pre-season games, Cambridge’s WaiBOP Championship team beat Cambridge High School’s first XI 1-0.

The only goal of the game was scored by Josh Morris,

loaned to the champs by CHS, and brother of champs regular Daniel Morris.

Cambridge’s Waikato Division 4 team opened their pre-season preparations with a comfortable 7-2 win under lights against Claudelands Rovers’ D team.

Scorers for Cambridge were last season’s leading scorer Andrew Myers (3), Chris Hill, Jack Harman and Shane Gray.

Daniel Clarkson (left) has been in good pre-season form for the Reds.

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Results

Cambridge High sports results from the last week: Water Polo - Mixed A 13 St Peter’s Cambridge 3, Mixed B 1 Rototuna 16, Mixed B 5 St Paul’s 11.

Futsal, Junior Girls Navy 3 Titans 5.

Athletics (Central Zones) Junior girls, Caoilinn Littbarski-Gray 3rd 800m and 3rd 1500m, Bronwen Rees-Jones 3rd 3000m, Kyra Rogerson 2nd 70m hurdles, Jasmine Davis 2nd high jump and 2nd triple jump, Caitlin Foote 2nd javelin.

Intermediate junior girls, Lucy Steele 3rd 3000m.

Intermediate girls, Breanna Cosgrove 2nd 80m hurdles and 2nd triple jump. Senior girls Mandi Portegys 1st javelin. Junior boys, Josh Rowe 2nd 800m and 2nd 3000m, Oliver-Tane Knowles 3rd 80m hurdles, Trey Ruis 2nd javelin. Intermediate boys, Bradley Bidois 2nd 400m and 1st javelin, Jacob D’Ath 2nd 3000m, Nathan Browne 1st 100m hurdles and 1st 300m hurdles, Wiremu Knowles 2nd 300m hurdles. Senior boys, Zack Robertson 3rd shot put.

BMX National Champs, Junior women, Amber Robson 2nd. Under-16 girls, Leila Walker 1st. Under-16 boys Louis Hunt 2nd & 1st 15-16 Cruiser Male.Under-14 boys, Brock Nelson 5th.

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Weekend junior sports Junior sport was all go last weekend as Cambridge’s sports grounds were bathed in sunshine.

Steph Bell-Jenkins was out and about with her camera. (See next page also.)

Cooper Bailey delivers a beauty in a combined year 7/8 Waikato Valley Development match at Cambridge High School on Sunday.

Morgan up to third

By Andy McGechan

Cambridge rider Bailey Morgan has moved into third place in the junior section of the national cross country motor cross champs.

He placed third in the 90-minute junior race at Dannevirke last weekend behind Taupō’s Wil Yeoman and Eketahuna’s Luke Brown.

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But wind forward to round two near Dannevirke on Sunday and the roles were reversed, Whibley on the top step of the podium and Watts standing in his shade in the No.2 position.

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Raglan’s Brandon Given features in the series and was in front at Dannevirke at one time.

Whibley won by just over three minutes from Watts, with Given holding on to claim third spot, finishing about 90 seconds further back.

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Frontman on derby mission Cambridge trainer Murray Baker is looking to land a pair of Sydney three-year-old features for a remarkable sixth time with his exciting colt Frontman.

Baker, who trains in partnership with Andrew Forsman, has a splendid record throughout Australasia, but no races have been better to him than the Gr.2 Tulloch Stakes (2000m) and the Gr.1 Australian Derby (2400m),

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Frontman will join his stablemates Aegon, The Chosen One and Quick Thinker in Sydney.

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THE HOME OF CHAMPIONS A warm welcome to everyone who has travelled to our vibrant town for the annual Maadi Cup. We are thrilled Cambridge can bring people together for an event like this and we wish all competitors the best of luck.

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From cows to the chamber

By Viv Posselt

Regan McCorquindale believes the lessons he learned on his parents’ farm will strengthen his arm as the newest chief executive in Waipā.

He grew up on 200-cow dairy farm in the Korokonui district, and knows the physical, mental and financial challenges involved in farming.

Imbued with a strong work ethic, he also understands that farms are businesses, albeit run by families, and believes transparency and accountability should be central to all business operations.

“You have to develop common sense when farming,” he said.

“Farmers are heavily reliant on weather, it’s something they can’t control, so they develop an ability to adapt.”

The way he sees it, every working operation, small or large, independent or at government level, could be improved through collaboration and honest communication.

Regan started his part-time role heading up the Te Awamutu Chamber on March 8. He’s still getting to grips with what it entails, how things works and the support mechanisms at play, and brings some strong ideas to the table.

“I think a key thing is going to be collaboration, regardless of the type of business. If you start from the ground up, every industry and business in a small town is linked in some way … they depend on each another.”

Businesses need to find ways to collaborate, he suggested, rather than working in isolation and focusing only on the competition. A struggling café, for example, could link with another local business to provide staff lunches. There are multiple ways to finding solutions to problems, and navigating those will be important, particularly for

businesses hard-hit by Covid-19.

“It might require a huge shift in mindset.”

Behind the zeal is a young man skilled in finding solutions. He was head student in his last year at Te Awamutu College, where he also competed in social enterprise challenges. After graduating with a Bachelor of Agricommerce from Massey University, he started his own pastoral assessment and analysis business, servicing around 70 dairy farmers from Taumarunui to the Hauraki Plains; but set that aside when what he called ‘technical disruption’ saw a similar service offered at a third of the price.

Three years ago, an approach by Farm Wise, an arm of LIC, brought Regan on board as one of their consultants. His base is Waikatowide, and after lengthy days on farm, he hastens back to his home in Te Awamutu to catch up with friends and enjoy social sport.

It was his growing interest in business, politics and leadership led him inadvertently to the Chamber.

After meeting MP Barbara Kuriger in February, he found his interest in leadership popped up on Facebook, along with a message that the Chamber was looking for a part-time CEO. “I looked it over and thought it sounded like a bit of me.”

Regan already mentors young people through the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES), but is keen to take on another layer of responsibility. The process of seeing and developing potential drives him.

With his long view set on farm ownership, a place where he can bask in the stillness of the countryside he loves, Regan has no plans to leave the Te Awamutu area. His parents have retired to Cambridge and one day, he’d like to raise his kids just the way he was.

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Demand on river falls millions of litres

Amendments to and withdrawals of applications to take water from the Waikato River catchment have eased allocation pressure on the waterway, said Waikato Regional Council in an announcement this week.

It has effectively removed the so-called Waikato River Deferral Queue and is a culmination of council consenting staff working with existing consent holders and new applicants over many years to ensure the volumes of water being used or applied for are reasonable and justifiable with regards to intended use.

Last year’s Waikato Water Summit, called as a result of Auckland’s water supply issues, was also a catalyst for further discussion and consideration by applicants of their needs.

As a result, several large water take applicants recently either reduced the amount being sought or withdrew their application altogether. This has reduced

the demand from the river by a combined 181 million litres per day (MLD), said the regional council’s Resource Use Acting Director Brent Sinclair.

“Staff have worked to strike the balance between genuine need and protecting our freshwater resource for generations to come,” he said.

“As a result, the first-in first-served system, which has been in place since 2012 for takes from the river catchment, no longer applies. The exception being where there is a sub-catchment with localised allocation pressures.

“What that means is that there is less water being sought from the river than the allocation limits set in the regional plan,” Mr Sinclair said.

“We’ll now be focusing on processing those applications that have been in the queue the longest. I want to reassure our communities that applications will not

be rubberstamped. There will still be a robust assessment of all applications by our consenting staff.”

Mr Sinclair said staff would continue to look at whether there was a genuine need for the amount of water being requested and assess the impacts of each take. There may also be localised sub-catchment allocation pressures which would need to be carefully considered.

Mr Sinclair added that the National Environmental Standards for Freshwater Management – released by the coalition government last year – would also need to be taken into account, in particular for those irrigating pasture on dairy farms, and in proximity to wetlands.

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Farmers are frustrated that they’ve been blamed for turning the Bridal Veil Falls in Raglan into an open sewer.

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By Jacqui Hahn his Stuff article Provincial President, published on Waikato Federated February 25, uses Farmers the Bridal Veil Falls and Ngarunui Beach in Raglan as examples of special waterways being degraded. He claims farming activity in the area as the culprit, by saying that the falls are “a treasure which dirty farmers have stolen from the public.”

To suggest these sites are open sewers is an insult which cannot be ignored.

Regional councils and NIWA are the organisations that monitor and share environmental data, specifically about swimability standards, with the results put on the LAWA website.

District Health Boards (DHBs) are responsible for issuing health warnings for swimming, and DHBs work with regional and district councils to erect signs and manage swimming spots.

There have been no DHB or Council issued health warnings for Bridal Veil Falls, and Ngarunui Beach has only had three instances over the past five years where swimming was not advised based on faecal indicator bacteria after storm events. Overall, the data for Ngarunui Beach shows that ” the risk of illness from contact with water is less than 1%, and is given an excellent grade by Land, Air, Water

Aotearoa (LAWA). This data shows that McConnell’s claims are completely overstated and emotive.

The Department of Conservation (Doc) does have warnings about swimming at Bridal Veil Falls, with fences erected to keep people out of the water. Given that there is no LAWA data to support these warnings Federated Farmers has asked Doc to review the signage, which is more than a decade old.

Doc acknowledges that farmers have undertaken a lot of work in the catchment with support from Waikato Regional Council, the local community group Whaingaroa Harbour Care, as well as Doc and the Lotteries Commissions.

Local farmers have planted over 100,000 native plants and over 10km of riparian farm fencing above the Bridal Veil falls. A close pine block has been replaced with 7,400 native plants and there are plans in place for a further 10,000 natives to be planted on a farm below the falls this winter. It is not a neglected treasure.

It is disappointing to have the hard work many farmers have done ignored

by Mr McConnell. His ‘open sewer’ analogy is completely flawed in terms of fact but is completely effective in terms of generating ‘click bait’.

McConnell went for sensation over substance.

Good on McConnell for subsequently publicly admitting his claims about the water below Bridal Falls were incorrect.

It’s also pleasing that the record has been put straight by Lawrence Gullery in a follow up Stuff article. But the damage was done.

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Positive result for Fonterra Fonterra reported an after tax profit of $391 – down 22 per cent - in announcing its 2021 interim results yesterday.

The reports illustrated a positive first half to the year resulting in a Total Group normalised EBIT of $684 million, normalised Profit After Tax of $418 million and a decision to pay an interim dividend of 5 cents alongside a strong forecast Farmgate Milk Price.

Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell said Fonterra was pleased with its Reported Profit After Tax. “While down on this time last year at a headline level, the 2020 financial year benefited significantly from the divestments of DFE Pharma and Foodspring,” he said.

“Despite the major impact Covid-19 is having around the world, the Co-op is staying focused on what it can control – looking after our people, making

progress on our strategy to drive sustainable value for New Zealand milk and remaining committed to our 2021 priorities.

From a performance perspective, Hurrell says the Co-op has had a great first six months of the 2021 financial year.

“Our standout performer continues to be Greater China.

The team has delivered a 38 per cent increase in normalised EBIT to $339 million, reflecting the strength of our Foodservice business in this region, improvements in our Consumer business and China’s strong economic recovery following the initial impact of COVID-19.

“Asia Pacific’s normalised EBIT is up 9 per cent to $190 million as a result of improvements in Foodservice and Consumer. Consumer has benefitted from more people staying at home and cooking with dairy and a renewed focus on our brands of Anchor, Anmum and Anlene.”

He said the Board wanted to be in a position to continue paying dividends.

“It is encouraging to have got the Co-op’s earnings and debt to a level that supports a 5 cent dividend at this point in the year.”

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The record date for the payment of this dividend is March 24, and the payment date is April 15.

The Coop also announced it has decided to sell JV farms in China.

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In talking about the second half of the financial year, Hurrell reaffirmed the forecast Farmgate Milk Price range of $7.30 $7.90 per kgMS and forecast normalised earnings guidance of 25-35 cents per share.

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More than 50 people from as far afield as Hawke’s Bay and Northland attended an open day at Mikara Farm, near Kihikihi last weekend.

The venue Graham and Tess Smith bought in 1988 has won them the title of 2020 Husqvarna North Island Forester of the Year.

The award was delayed by Covid disruption.

Their win comes five years after they were awarded the Farm Forestry Assocition’s Landcare Trust Award for Innovation in Forestry.

At the weekend visitors heard a presentation

by Graham on growing his specialist tree, Paulownia.

They then walked a circuit of the farm, seeing the nurseries, drying kiln and sorted timber for sale. This was followed by a pruning discussion and observation of grass species under the trees and how the cows reacted to the shade.

They then saw Graham’s efforts to clean his runoff water by forming swamps which act as kidneys for the land. They learned this been very successful as evidenced by water sampling.

It was then up to the top of the hill to enjoy the view before descending on a walking track through native bush regeneration with some plantings.

The final stop was to look at native log salvage at the back of the farm.

Waikato Farm Forestry Branch then hosted the visiting Hawkes Bay members to a BBQ dinner, which also doubled as an opportunity to observe Bio-char being made and discuss its benefits.

Graham was warned off buying the land – colleagues told him was it was “waste land”.

A total of 37.4ha consists of 60% flat silt loam and the rest rolls to steep Mairoa ash.

A total of 28 ha is for the 80 dairy cow herd area, with a few paddocks on some easy hill country.

On the back steep rocky hill is a strong freshwater spring, that has been tapped to gravity feed one third of the dairy area, the main house and cowshed tanks. From here this water is pumped to the rest of the farm grazing paddocks.

Graham belongs to Fonterra’s small milk suppliers’ group for farms with less than 300 cows (SMASH) and writes on his blog giving advice on trees and cows.

The Mangatutu stream on the farm’s boundary starts in the Pureora Forest Park, it has pristine clean water that brown and rainbow trout inhabit. Fishers stay in lodge accommodation and enjoy a popular catch and release holiday.

The Mikara pasture remained green during a dry February in 2020.

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Mikara’s diary cows enjoy life in the shade.

Other groups also stay in the Lodge.

Abseilers come with their rock-climbing gear and hike up to a significant large rock face, surrounded by native tree plantings.

Managed trees are significant, with mature plantings and on the steep land of 9.4 ha, are there for soil retention. here are 300 kauri around the dairy paddocks.

Two creeks from the hill country flow in two directions and into the Mangatutu River.

To stop any farmland nutrients leaving the farm, two wetlands have been created and fenced by Graham. His water tests prove that it is working, with only clean water leaving Miraka Farm.

Graham leases 9.4ha close by, there are no trees there, but the land is useful for grazing his young heifers, carry over cows and provides some supplementary food.

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revolves around Graham’s ability to master the tree species Paulownia for the benefit of his cows, pasture, fodder, shade and timber.

The farm has three Paulownia nurseries which provide up to 200 trees a year to plant out.

In February 2020 the countryside was very dry following a period with little rain, but the pastures on Miraka Farm were green, due to partial shading. It was an ‘oasis in the mist’ of a drought and the Paulownia leaves were a good supplement fodder.

Tess is very involved with Lodge accommodation and farm activities and photographs - and is president of the Te Awamutu Camera Club.

Graham has been involved with the Mangatutu River Catchment group and has also been involved in Waikato Regional Council river work.

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Appetising Easter

Let’s celebrate Easter. Taking a break, enjoying the end of summer and feasting with friends should set us up for the cooler weather to come.

The Waikato is celebrating with a huge foodie festival including: culinary gems showcasing their skills at cooking classes; unique dinners including a progressive one; a Taste Asian walking tour; a free foodie movie night; and among others, a wine and food evening. If you’re interested in a taste of the Waikato then check out these events at www. waikatofoodinc.com/feast-waikato-events/ Easter is a time when traditional treats take pride of place on the menu. Hot Cross Buns, chocolate Easter eggs and rabbits and lamb are enjoyed worldwide but how they are presented can make all the difference. Barbecued lamb is our family fave but a butterflied roast doused in a minty pesto is also a winner The hot cross bun has not always been associated with Easter. Its origin lies in pagan traditions of ancient cultures with the cross representing the four quarters of the moon.

Later the Christian church adopted the bun and gave new meaning to the cross. And although hot cross buns are normally enjoyed hot with lashings of butter you may want to turn the traditional into something contemporary. See the fruity number following.

FRUITY HOT CROSS BUN STACK These yummy buns make a divine dessert but can also be served at brunch.

1 cup kiwi berries pulp of 3-4 passionfruit 1-2 tablespoons honey or sugar 4 brioche hot cross buns 125g crème fraiche 1 cup each: raspberries, blackberries Top and tail the kiwi berries and halve. Combine the passionfruit pulp with the honey.

Halve the buns and lightly toast. Spread the cut sides generously with crème fraiche.

Top the base halves with the berries. Drizzle with the

Fruity hot cross bun stack

Roasted lamb with mint & basil pesto

passionfruit pulp and cover with the top halves.

Excellent served with extra crème fraiche and passionfruit pulp on the side. Serves 4.

GINGER COOKIES These cookies are versatile: enjoy ‘as is’; crumble over ice cream; sandwich together with butter icing; or for Easter, pipe with icing crosses.

50g butter 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1/2 cup packed dark cane sugar 1 egg 2 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon each: baking soda, ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice Melt the butter and let it cool.

In a large bowl, combine the butter with the golden syrup, sugar and egg. Mix well. Sift the dry ingredients together then stir into the butter mixture. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

Take teaspoonfuls of the dough and roll into balls. Place on the baking tray about 2cm apart. Flatten a little with a teaspoon or fork.

Bake for 12 minutes or until browned. Cool on a wire rack.

Makes about 30.

ROASTED LAMB WITH MINT & BASIL PESTO Kumara, pumpkin or potatoes can be roasted in a different pan at the same time.

Pesto: 1 clove garlic, chopped 3/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves 1/2 cup lightly packed basil leaves 3 tablespoons pine nuts 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice Lamb: 780g butterflied leg of lamb freshly ground black pepper to taste Place the garlic, herbs, pine nuts and parmesan in a blender with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Pulse until finely chopped.

With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the remaining oil to make a paste. Remove to a bowl and stir in the lemon juice.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180°C. Score the lamb and place in a roasting dish. Rub about 1/3 of the pesto into the lamb pressing it into the scoring.

Sprinkle with black pepper. Cover the remaining pesto and refrigerate.

Roast the lamb for 30 minutes per 500g. Remove, tent with foil and drape with a heavy towel. Rest for 15 minutes before carving. Dollop with the remaining pesto. Serves 6.

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This wonderful four bedroom home in the popular Norfolk Downs Estate has family written all over it. High ceilings and lots of glass through the living areas make it light and open. The open living areas benefits from brand new carpet. This space opens out to a fully covered portico area that leads into a tranquil private garden. Around the corner you'll find a garden shed to store all the tools. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate laundry, this home ticks all the boxes for awesome family living. Close to schools of all levels and easy access onto the new expressway. Homes in this neighbourhood are getting snapped up.

Don't hesitate to call us if Glenroy looks like your next move. Contact Sacha Webb or Alison Boone

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- North facing, well screened outdoor spaces for privacy.

- Vendors making their move, preferred settlement 30th April.

- A welcoming 718m2 section (more or less), brick and Rimu clad, add your flare inside.

- Single attached garage, extra parking.

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Ohaupo 584 Ngahinapouri Road Open Day

Kiwifruit Investment A great investment opportunity has arisen with the availability of a well presented, smaller kiwifruit orchard situated in a prime Waikato location, 3.6 km west of Ohaupo, 17 km from Waikato Hospital and 19 km north of Te Awamutu • 584 Ngahinapouri Road, R D 2, Ohaupo - 6.69 hectares; fertile soils; easy rolling contour • 4 hectares kiwifruit, balance area includes ponds, trees and non-utilised areas • kiwifruit vines fully irrigated from natural water storage area on the property • average production 31,577 trays last 4 seasons; possible continuity of orchard management • good colour-steel lockable implement shed incorporating 1 brm self contained accommodation unit • attractive homestead on elevated site with lovely views to Pirongia Mountain, two storied, 3 bedrooms plus office, double garage attached; in-ground pool currently covered by wooden deck • very good primary and secondary schooling options available within easy access of the property Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz

Tender closes Thursday 25th March, 2021 at 4.00pm, Property Brokers - 138 Arawata Street, Te Awamutu View Tue 23 Mar 1.00 - 2.00pm Web pb.co.nz/TWR03396

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Regular LPG Regular LPG Deliveries Deliveries Cambridge and

2014 NZ Tree Climbing Champion

• All tree work • Pruning & removals • Chipping & stump grinding • Land & section clearing • Fruit trees

 Aluminium Joinery

QUALIFIED GARDENING CREW:

• Scheduled maintenance • Pruning & weeding • Revamp or create new • Mulching & mulch sales • Hedge trimming

QUALIFIED - FULLY INSURED - WAIPA’S FRIENDLY PROFESSIONALS

p. 871 9246 or 027 5140 342 e. info@wilsontreesandlandscaping.co.nz w. www.wilsontreesandlandscaping.co.nz

• Drain camera surveying up to 2m diameter • Drain jetting trucks • Drain camera vans • Septic Tanks

Cambridge and Cambridgeareas and surrounding surrounding areas surrounding areas 7 Day Cylinder Fill 77 Day Cylinder Day Cylinder Fill – All Sizes Fill – All Sizes – All Sizes – DON’T SWAP – REFILL – ––Local DON’T –– REFILL DON’T SWAP REFILL andSWAP Loyal since 1888 –– 88 88 Duke Duke St, St, Cambridge Cambridge Ph Ph 827 827 7456 7456

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EXPERTS WATER DELIVERIES

VIDEO CONVERSIONS

YOUR BUSINESS

Convert & Preserve Your Precious Memories Formerly Waikato Water & Cartage - still the same owners!

Your Local Water Delivery Company AUDIO - cassettes, records, reel to reel tape VIDEO - any format tapes, HDD camera footage FILM - cinefilm 8mm, 9.5mm, 16mm SLIDES & PHOTOS - any size scanning

Graeme & Rosalind Mathews - 021 732635 mdvltd@gmail.com 93 Redoubt Road www.mdvmedia.co.nz Cambridge

823 9121

PUBLIC NOTICES

CAROLE HUGHES CAMBRIDGE ARTIST

JUST ME

EXHIBITION

27 MARCH

10AM TO 3PM Exhibition for one day

19 Queen St, Cambridge Ph 021401951

ADVERTISE WITH THE EXPERTS

• Bulk Water Delivery • Water Tank Cleaning • Swimming Pool Filling

0800 23 74 65

office@cstgroup.co.nz | www.cstgroup.co.nz

SERVICES

SERVICES

Qualified, Professional Arborists • Tree Care

• Pruning • Stump Grinding • Removal • Wood Spltting • Consultancy

Ph. Matthew Trott

CALL JANINE ON 027 287 0005 SITUATIONS VACANT

SERVICES

LEAD GUITARIST wanted for local covers band for gigs and performances.

Preferably aged 40+. Must be able to play or learn familiar intros, riffs and some solo parts from 60’s-90’s songs.

Call Alan on 0274 842 211

30 years experience.

Specialising in Bathroom Alterations Ph Mike Margan 027 532 3963

SERVICES

Interior Plasterer 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE

SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT

ACCOUNTANT/ CLIENT MANAGER Proud sponsor of the Cambridge Autumn Festival Short Story for the 8th year!

Office competition Administrator/Receptionist 07 827 8130 | www.cooneyinsurance.co.nz

About us: We are a small professional insurance business based in Cambridge. For over 30 years we have been advising individuals, families and businesses in respect of their risk insurance needs. We are passionate about providing excellence to our clients, ensuring personally tailored solutions and providing a total claims service.

We are looking for an office administrator to join our team on a part time basis. Ideally this would be three days a week however we can offer some flexibility. The right person is someone who can multitask and competently manage a range of administrative responsibilities. Confidentiality is a must and a bright and friendly phone manner is essential.

• • • • • • • • • • • • •

Qualifications & experience: Excellent communication skills – both written and oral Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite Great attention to detail Excellent computer skills and the ability to learn new software quickly A strong sense of maintaining client and business confidentiality Ability to work as part of a team and also autonomously Motivated, friendly, mature outlook and positive attitude Tasks & responsibilities: Providing administration support Scanning, printing and filing documentation Maintaining our client database Regular client communication General office tasks Answering phone calls, taking messages and organising appointments Applications close 19 March 2021.

Please submit your CV to: David Cooney david@cooneyinsurance.co.nz

Co-Pilot Accounting is a growing Cambridge based accounting firm with a strong focus on business development and advisory.

We are looking to add an additional Intermediate to Senior Accountant who wants to have a greater impact on the outcomes for both the clients they work with and the business they work for.

BUILDER

Gib Fixing/Stopping Cove/Cornice Skim Coat New or Existing Renovations PHONE STEVE

021 0861 8636

BRANDING SPECIALISTS 9/58 Jacobs Street, Te Awamutu sales@brandit.kiwi 07 870 4258

www.brandit.kiwi

Missed Delivery?

Let Us Know Phone 07 827 0005

SITUATIONS VACANT

We will consider applicants who can work anywhere between 25 and 40 hours a week.

The role will suit someone with three or more years of chartered accountancy experience, and will include all of the usual accounting functions - Preparing Annual Accounts - Taxation Returns and alike - but beyond that, the key is having the ability to interpret the financial information and then provide feedback to clients which will be of benefit.

We are 100% cloud-based and use a combination of Xero and Workflow Max and other tools which makes life easier for our clients and ourselves.

We promote a relaxed but results-based environment and promote a strong work/life balance - there is an unlimited ability to grow if you have the right work ethic, and we have all of the latest tools, information and support to facilitate that.

To find out more, and to see what it might be like to be part of the next stage of our development please call or email Grant on 0275276006 or grant@mycopilot.co.nz

Looking for the right candidate for the job?

SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION STAFF Heritage Pools is a progressive Pool and Landscape construction company based in Cambridge with over 35 years of experience. We design and build steel reinforced concrete Pools along with all aspects of Landscape design and construction.

We are looking for staff who maybe in the Industry and looking for a new start or Trades based people with experience in the building or masonry industry.

These are hands on positions. You must be fit, healthy, self-motivated and willing to learn with the ability to present yourself in a professional manner to other staff and clients.

As full members of PASA NZ , Heritage Pools will be committed to providing you with Industry backed Education and Qualification opportunities in a professional and supportive working environment.

ADVERTISE YOUR VACANCY WITH US! Call Janine on 07 827 0005 or email janine@goodlocal.nz

Only those looking for long term employment should apply.

Please apply in writing to Dave Collins at dave@heritagepools.co.nz with a covering letter and CV outlining your experience.

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DEATH NOTICES

THURSDAY MARCH 18, 2021

FUNERAL SERVICES

MCKELVY, Carol Mary Kathleen – Peacefully passed away at home in her sleep on Saturday, 13th March 2021, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian. Cherished mother to Robert.

A celebration of Carol's life will be held at Trinity St Paul's Union Parish of Cambridge, 43 Queen Street, Cambridge, on Thursday, 18th March 2021 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. All communications to The McKelvy Family c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434

PUBLIC NOTICE

Of an application for On Licence

Honouring your loved ones wishes We are there for you in your time of need - 24/7.

FDANZ

Public Notice of Proposed Plan Change 13: Uplifting Deferred Zones

Clause 5 of Schedule 1, Resource Management Act 1991 William Johnston

07 827 6037

3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge office@grinters.co.nz www.grinters.co.nz

Family Notices

Waipa- District Council is notifying Proposed Plan Change 13 to the Waipa- District Plan in accordance with Clause 5 of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991.

Proposed Plan Change 13 seeks to remove the reference to uplifting Deferred Zones by Council resolution, and remove the Deferred Zone from the pre-2035 Growth Cells. In addition, the Plan Change will remove the structure plans for Ohaupo, Bruntwood and Te Awamutu South, include the Te Awamutu T6 & T11 and Cambridge C4 Structure Plans, and rezone the vested reserve areas within the Cambridge C2 Growth Cell as Reserves Zone.

Further information on the proposed plan change, section 32 report and submission form can be viewed at:

• Engagements • Weddings • Births • Anniversaries • Bereavements • In Memoriam etc

• Online at www.waipadc.govt.nz/plan-change-13 • Waipa- District Council offices in Te Awamutu and Cambridge • Waipa- District Council libraries in Te Awamutu and Cambridge You may make a submission by sending a written or electronic submission to Waipa- District Council by one of the following methods: • Download Submission Form (Form 5) • Send to: Freepost 167662, Waipa- District Council, Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu 3840

• Email: districtplan@waipadc.govt.nz • Deliver to: Waipa- District Council, 101 Bank Street,

Cambridge Jockey Club Limited, 40 Racecourse Rd, Cambridge 3493, has made application to the Waipa District Licensing Committee for the issue of a onlicence in respect of the premises at 40 Racecourse Rd, Cambridge known as Cambridge Jockey Club Ltd. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is function centre/entertainment.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 9am-12 midnight.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Waipa District Licensing Committee, 101 Bank Street, Te Awamutu or 23 Wilson Street, Cambridge.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at: Waipa District Council, Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu 3840.

No objection to the issue of a renewal licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the second publication of this notice. This notice was first published on March 11, 2021.

Te Awamutu OR 23 Wilson Street, Cambridge

Call Janine 027 287 0005 or email janine@goodlocal.nz

The submission must be on a Form 5 and must state whether or not you wish to be heard on your submission. Copies of this form are available online and from Waipa- District Council offices and libraries.

Submissions close 5pm Wednesday, 21 April 2021.

FOR SALE

CONVENTIONAL hay bales.

Good quality. $12 incl GST per bale. Ph 021 215 7489.

PUBLIC NOTICES Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

FUNERAL SERVICES

GRAZING

PUBLIC NOTICES

DRY FIREWOOD Gum for sale $110.00 p/cube. Free delivery TA and Cambridge.

Ph 021 238 5052 John.

CHURCH NOTICES

Garry Dyet Chief Executive On behalf of Waipa- District Council

Do you have a problem that is worrying you? The CAB can help.

Comments sought on the draft Long Term Plan 20212031 and proposed Fees and Charges Schedule 2021/22

Your comments are invited on Waipa District Council's draft Long Term Plan 2021-2031 (LTP) and proposed Fees and Charges Schedule 2021/22, in accordance with the special consultative procedure set out in section 83 of the Local Government Act 2002.

The Long Term Plan is Council’s most important planning tool that sets out what Council plans to do over the next decade – and how it’ll be paid for. It includes detailed information on the activities, services and projects Council intends to deliver, when they will be delivered, where and how. It also includes the detail around Council funding and financial management. Ultimately, it indicates what Council rates may be like for the next 10 years.

The proposed Fees and Charges Schedule 2021/22 includes the proposed fees and charges for the delivery of Council services and activities which are intended to benefit an individual customer.

Information on the LTP (consultation document and supporting information) and also on the Fees and Charges (statement of proposal and the proposed Fees and Charges Schedule) will be at council offices in Te Awamutu (101 Bank Street) and Cambridge (23 Wilson Street) from 26 March 2021, or can be downloaded from www.waipadc.govt.nz/haveyoursay. Both documents can also be found at Waipa District libraries.

10.00am Sunday 28 Duke Street Enquiries phone 827 3833 www.bridgeschurch.co.nz

CHURCH NOTICES

Anyone may make a submission on the content of the draft LTP and/or the proposed Fees and Charges Schedule. Submissions must be received by 5.00pm on 27 April 2021.

Submissions can be received: Online:

Corner of Queen and Bryce Street

Join us this Sunday at Raleigh St. Christian centre, 10am 24-26 Raleigh Street

For live stream: www.rscc.co.nz

“A Spiritual When God iPod” works:

from brokenness Sunday service at 10am will be to intimacy. lead by Rev. Alistair McBride.

The service on Sunday at 10am will be led by Lewis Varley.

Send to: Email to:

Deliver to:

www.waipadc.govt.nz/ haveyoursay Waipa District Council, Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu 3840 submissions@waipadc.govt.nz (Subject: draft LTP 2021-2031 Submission) OR (Subject: draft Fees and Charges 2021/22 - Submission) Waipa District Council offices at 101 Bank Street, Te Awamutu or 23 Wilson Street, Cambridge

If you make a submission, you can present your comments in person to the Council. Hearings will be held on 11/12 May, 2021. If you wish to present your submission in person, please make this clear in your written submission.

Garry Dyet Chief Executive Officer

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

CAMBRIDGE COSMOPOLITAN CLUB Snooker Section There are many snooker cues in locked cases at the Club belonging to deceased or ex members. If these are not claimed within 30 days, they will be made available for use by club members.

Please ring Alan Purdie 027 492 9912 before 20th April should anyone wish to make a claim.

CAMBRIDGE RETURNED SERVICES ASSOCIATION (INC.)

LIDO CINEMA Centre Place

Notification of intention to conduct aerial Woolly Nightshade spraying at Karapiro Gully, Cambridge Waipa District Council will conduct an aerial spraying programme at Karapiro Gully east of the area known as Carters flat to control Woolly nightshade (Solanum mauritianum) and a small area of Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius) and Gorse (Ulex europaeus).

A helicopter will apply the agrichemicals picloram and triclopyr (trade name Trichloram Brushkiller*), Organosilicone** and Antifoam*** by aerial spot spraying between 24 March and 14 April 2021 (weekdays only) as weather permits. Expected duration for the operation is one day.

POPPY DAY 2021 The association is seeking volunteers who can assist at collection sites on: FRIDAY 16th APRIL 2021 If you are able to help please phone Tricia Hague 027 388 6243

Sensitive areas such as the Karapiro Stream and riparian margins within the Recreation Reserve are excluded from the spraying zone. To avoid contamination of these areas or any nearby residential, rural and commercial properties, spraying will only occur when wind conditions are right.

People who may be affected in the adjoining area will be notified in writing. The spray plan for the operation is available for viewing.

Got a job to fill?

During this operation the reserve and close by walkways, such as ‘Anne’s Patch’ will be closed to the public.

ADVERTISE YOUR VACANCY WITH US

For enquiries relating to this please contact CommunityServicesAdministrator@waipadc.govt.nz (Subject: Woolly Nightshade Control Karapiro Gully) or phone WDC Customer Support team on 0800 924 723.

Ph: 838-9010

lidocinema.co.nz

THE PINKIES SAT: 10.45AM, ARE BACK (PG) SUN: 5.20PM 3.30PM

FRENCH EXIT

(M)

SATURDAY: 12.50PM, 7.30PM SUNDAY: 10.45AM, 5.40PM

BLACKBIRD

(M)

SAT: 11.00AM, 1.15PM, 5.45PM SUN: 1.40PM, 3.50PM

CO U S I N S

(PG)

SAT: 11.30AM, 3.50, 6.00, 8.10PM SUN: 2.00PM, 4.10PM, 6.25PM

MINARI

s u p e r n ova

(PG)

SATURDAY: 3.25PM, 7.50PM SUNDAY: 11.20AM, 6.00PM (M)

SAT: 3.10PM

SUMMERLAND

(PG)

THE FOOD CLUB

SUNDAY: 1.10PM

(M)

SAT: 1.40PM ~ SUN: 11.40AM

MISSED DELIVERY? Let Us Know Phone 07 827 0005

THEATRE OF DISTINCTION

NEVER TOO LATE PG SAT 2:10, SUN 1:10 _______________________________ THE DRY M SAT 3:55, SUN 2:55 _______________________________ PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN R18 SAT 6:05, SUN 5:05 _______________________________ THE MARKSMAN R13 SAT 6:10, SUN 5:10 _______________________________ BOSS LEVEL R16 SAT 4:45, SUN 3:45 _______________________________ CHAOS WALKING M THU & FRI 7:10, SAT 4:25, SUN 3:25 _______________________________ NOMADLAND M SAT 4:05, SUN 3:05, WED (SHOPPERS’) 10:00 & 6:10 _______________________________ COUSINS PG THU & FRI 7:20, SAT 2:20 & 6:35, SUN 1:20 & 5:35, WED (SHOPPERS’) 10:10 & 6:20 _______________________________ THEN CAME YOU M THU & FRI 7:05, SAT 2:05 & 4:05, SUN 1:05 & 3:05, WED (SHOPPERS) 10:20 & 6:05 _______________________________ CRISIS R16 THU & FRI 7:00, SAT 2:30 & 6:20, SUN 1:30 & 5:20, WED 6:00 _______________________________ We have been chosen by actor/writer Will (Animal Kingdom & Jane the Virgin) Brandt to screen his new film.

A returned combat veteran finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of drugs, violence and toxic love that eventually has him running and hiding, for his life.

AMERICAN DESERT R16 Nominated Best Feature film Seattle Film Festival.

THU & FRI 7:30, SAT 2:00 & 6:45, SUN 1:00 & 5:45, WED 6:30 _______________________________ GODZILLA vs KONG STARTS NEXT WEEK _______________________________ Every Wednesday Shoppers’ Morning and Home Early Evening Sessions

MOVIES

Hazard Classifications: *3.1D, 6.1D, 6.3B, 6.4A, 6.5B, 6.9B, 9.1A, 9.2A, 9.3C; **6.1D, 6.4A, 9.1B; *** none

Call Janine 827 0005 or email janine@goodlocal.nz

OPEN HOMES

Auction Auction PBN Auction Auction Auction Auction

CAMBRIDGE REAL ESTATE Thursday 18 March 86 Tennyson Street PBN 5 Hamilton Road Deadline Sale Saturday 20 March 42 Kingdon Street Deadline Sale 3072 Cambridge Road Deadline Sale 273 Grice Road Auction 86 Tennyson Street PBN 5 Hamilton Road Deadline Sale 4 Glenroy Place Deadline Sale Sunday 21 March 42 Kingdon Street Deadline Sale 3072 Cambridge Road Deadline Sale 2/17 Pope Terrace $719,000 273 Grice Road Auction 86 Tennyson Street PBN 6 Ada Close PBN 5 Hamilton Road Deadline Sale 5 Kaaka Street PBN 4 Glenroy Place Deadline Sale

10.00-10.30am 11.00-11.30am 11.00-11.30am 12.00-1.00pm 1.15-2.00pm 1.30-2.15pm 3.00-3.45pm

5.00-6.00pm 5.15-6.00pm 11.00-12.00pm 11.30-12.00pm 12.30-1.15pm 12.30-1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.45-2.30pm 11.00-12.00pm 11.30-12.00pm 12.15-12.45pm 12.30-1.15pm 12.30-1.30pm 12.45-1.15pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.45-2.30pm

Contact listing agent prior-visiting as Open Homes times can change.

HARCOURTS Sunday 21 March 204/34a Lake Street 19a Alpers Ridge 8 Vosper Close 24 Ruru Street LJ HOOKER Sunday 21 March 74 Arnold Street

Thu, Thu, 18 Mar

FILM NAME Film

CAMBRIDGE OPEN HOMES BAYLEYS CAMBRIDGE Sunday 21 March 100 Duke Street 67 Alpers Ridge 104 Duke Street 8 Carnation Court 59 Hamilton Road 63 Taylor Street 22 Reynolds Road

MOVIES

MOVIES

PBN $899,000 PBN $989,000

11:30-12:00pm 1:00-1:30pm 2:00-2:30pm 3:00-3:30pm

14 Mar

3.30pm

(M) (PG) ABLACKBIRD Dog's Way Home

11.30am 6.30pm 3.45pm

11 hr hr 51 51 mins mins

2.00pm 8.40pm

COUSINS (PG) hrs 66 mins mins Colette (M) 22 hrs

8.30pm

4.00pm

CRISIS (R16) Destroyer (M) $749,000

LUGTONS Saturday 20 March 88 Scott Street 26 Arapuni Road Sunday 21 March 88 Scott Street 26 Arapuni Road MORE RE Saturday 20 March 20 Ruru Street 3 Eliot Place 9 Housman Pl 54A Hamilton Rd 40 Browning St Sunday 21 March 3 School Place 54A Hamilton Rd 2 Brooke Terrace 3 Eliot Place 9 Housman Pl 10 Grace Ave 40 Browning S

12.00-12.30pm

Auction Auction

11.00-11.45am 12.30-1.00pm

Auction Auction

11.00-11.45am 12.30-1.00pm

hrs 16 16 mins mins 22 hrs

FRENCH EXIT (R13) Green Book (M) 22 hrs hrs 25 25 mins mins GURL & PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT (R13) Hotel Mumbai (M)

Deadline Sale Deadline Sale $785,000 Deadline Sale Deadline Sale PBN Deadline Sale

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

Launch Special

Cambridge

It’s time for More for you

15 Mar 3.15pm

6.15pm 5.45pm 8.25pm

3.45pm 3.25pm

Sat, Sat, 20 Mar

16 Mar

2.50pm

11.30am 6.15pm 1.10pm

Wed, Wed, 24 Mar

1.50pm 11.30am 6.20pm

3.25pm 11.15am 8.35pm

11.30am 1.10pm 3.40pm

3.30pm

3.45pm

17 Mar

1.40pm

1.10pm 1.35pm 6.15pm

11.30am 1.15pm 5.45pm

3.20pm

8.20pm

6.00pm

6.00pm 3.50pm

11.30am 6.15pm

1.30pm 6.00pm

1.00pm 8.00pm

3.50pm 6.20pm

8.15pm Sat, 20 Mar 11.15am 5.00pm 5.30pm

1.20pm 4.00pm

4.00pm

8.00pm

3.30pm

hrs 15 15 mins mins 22 hrs

1.15pm 6.00pm

1.30pm 8.00pm

1.45pm 8.00pm

Stan & Ollie (M) hr 53 53 mins mins 11NOMADLAND hr

4.10pm 11.15am 6.15pm

4.00pm

1.45pm 6.10pm

11.30am 6.15pm

Swimming With SUPERNOVA (M)Men (M)

11.00am 5.50pm

1.00pm 5.50pm

1.15pm

1.15pm

11.00am 4.00pm 8.40pm

11.00am 1.15pm 6.40pm

1.35pm

hr 52 52 mins mins 11 hr

THE PINKIES ARE BACK (PG) hr 40 40 mins mins The Guilty (M) 11 hr THEN CAME YOU (M)

4.00pm

3.50pm

11.00am 5.50pm

3.30pm

4.15pm

1.30pm

3.45pm

12.45pm 8.20pm

11.00am 5.50pm

4.10pm

8.45pm 1.00pm 6.15pm

1.30pm

11.20am 8.15pm

4.10pm TICKETS $ 11.15am 17.50 11.00am incl Bubbles 5.30pm 8.10pm

1.45pm 8.00pm

3.40pm 8.00pm

20 Mar

3.50pm

hrs 20 20 mins mins 22 hrs

JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIA (M) If Beale Street Could Talk (M)

19 Mar

11.15am

3.20pm

1.30pm 8.15pm 8.30pm 8.15pm

Tue, Tue, 23 Mar

8.30pm

1.30pm 8.30pm 8.15pm 1.10pm

Sun, Sun, 21 Mar

AUTUMN 11.15am FESTIVAL3.15pm 6.00pm 8.00pm

NEVER TOO LATE (M)

PBN 12.00-12.30pm Deadline Sale 12.00-12.30pm Deadline Sale 1.00-1.30pm Deadline Sale 2.00-2.30pm Deadline Sale 2.00-2.30pm

Fri, Fri, 19 Mar

www.tivolicinema.co.nz

Bookings 823 5064 – 32 Lake Street, Cambridge

8.00pm

1.40pm 5.45pm

4.00pm

3.45pm

1.45pm 8.30pm 6.15pm

11.30am 8.30pm

3.20pm 8.30pm

11.15am 5.50pm

6.00pm

12.45pm 5.50pm 3.35pm

1.05pm 8.15pm 2.30pm 3.45pm

11.30am 1.45pm

12.30pm 1.40pm

1.15pm

6.00pm

6.40pm 11.00am 6.00pm

4.30pm

11.00am 6.15pm

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