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Double sculls combination Jenna Markgraaf and Brylee Deacon provided the highlight for Waipā schools at the 2021 Maadi Cup competition on Lake Karapiro. The U17 Double Sculls from Cambridge High collected the sole Waipā gold medal – but there was also a smattering of silver and bronze medals. Cambridge High School students won medals in five finals, finshing 12th overall in the national secondary school competition. CHS head coach Michele Munro said Jenna and Brylee produced an outstanding race in the final. “It’s fantastic to see all their hard work pay off and was a great way to finish off what was a fantastic regatta for the squad.” Jenna Markgraaf has also been named as an U18 trialist for the NZ Rowing North versus South Regatta. St Peter’s Cambridge team collected medals on four events and finished 20th school overall. Connor Davison and Samantha Eden were named to trial for the North Island U18 Team over the next school holidays. Te Awamutu College’s three rowers did not progress beyond the heats and repechage and coach Tony Edmondson said they were now focussing on the Te Awamutu Masters Regatta on April 10. Maadi Cup was also combined with a number of North and South Island Secondary School (NISS) regatta medals as well. Officials announced that in response to the cancellation of both the North and South Island School’s regattas, these medals would be awarded at Maadi based on placings in each event. Results for Cambridge and St Peter’s rowing crews are on Page 29. PICTURED RIGHT: Jenna Markgraaf and Bryle Deacon celebrate their Maadi moment. Photo: Conrad Blind.

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Four win St John awards Four young people have become the latest recipients of the top St John youth award, the Grand Prior’s Award. The four – siblings Daisy, Ciara and Eloise Claridge, and Jack Redpath – are all members of the St John Youth programme (Cambridge division). The Grand Prior’s Award Scheme sees St John cadets work towards badges in various subjects, some are compulsory while others reflect personal interests. It is the highest award attainable in the St John Youth programme. The awards were presented last week at St John Cambridge’s base in Fort St by Brent Nielsen, a Commander of the Order of St John and local area committee member. Also present was Nikki Matthews, St John District Youth Manager, and Karena Rix, St John

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their award from Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy later this year.

The recipients of the St John Grand Prior’s Awards, Eloise, Ciara and Daisy Claridge and Jack Redpath, flanked by Nikki Matthews, St John District Youth Manager, and Brent Nielsen, a Commander of the Order of St John. In the centre is St John Division Manager for Cambridge, Karena Rix.

On the beat with Senior Constable DEB THURGOOD When the begging bowl comes out I hope you have a relaxing break planned over the Easter long weekend. The topic of the week is begging. From time to time, we see people sitting outside our shops with signs asking for money and food. In my experience, there is sometimes a genuine need whether the person is local or passing through. When referred to or approached by Cambridge Community House, Salvation Army or the like, they are grateful for the chance to get things back on track or for assistance in getting back to their hometown and support networks. In other cases, however, there is not a genuine need in the true sense. Let me give you an example of what I mean. Before Christmas I first spoke to a male who it transpired had travelled from Taupō to Cambridge - he was begging for food outside

a local shop. He was generously supported by our community members on that occasion. In subsequent weeks, he returned two or three more times, and on his last visit, he brought other associates with him. Remember that he has driven from Taupō to get here, spending time and money on petrol to do so. On the most recent occasion, he declined any help from Cambridge Community House and just wanted money. Moreover, when we spoke to one of his associates who was begging outside a supermarket, we were told he had secured a lift here from Taupo with the first man as “Cambridge is good for begging.” Sometimes the good nature of our community can make us a ‘go to’ town for those happy to exploit us. In the past I have mentioned this with regard to historic under-reporting of shoplifting. With begging, sometimes it is better to be cruel to be kind.

Money and food only lasts a short time and often exacerbates the problem, especially where addictions are in play. True assistance and interventions around driver licencing, housing and budgeting can be life changing. If you see someone begging or in need, please contact Cambridge Community House, Salvation Army or Police. The correct assessments can then be made, and appropriate support provided, whilst weeding out those who are just trying their luck. One final word this week, with the Easter long weekend upon us, please drive safe and be alert to your surroundings and the behaviour of other drivers. Take regular breaks, be patient and make it to your destination in one piece.

I recently cycled around localities of Cambridge schools, not seeing the need for so much decoration or distraction at many adjacent road junctions. All these sites had bright cones, resembling ongoing roadworks. Some had coloured shapes painted on road surfaces and several had bumps, to confuse the issue. There no longer appears to be standard colouring applied to road crossings, so when should drivers give way to pedestrians? Fortunately, these eyesores may be temporary, if locals do not like the idea. My own thinking, to maintain safety at these junctions, is for teachers to re-educate their students about the dangers involved. Cyclists should understand that they dismount, pushing their bikes across at these dangerous spots, again with caution and with appropriate measures taken for ignoring rules.

I do not recall fatalities, or spates of accidents at any junctions in the past, so what was wrong with the old ‘Lollipop’ Man? He may not be so colourful, but he has saved many lives in his time. I fully understand that he doesn’t represent ‘change’, or ‘progress’, so his employment is not likely to continue. Here it comes: - Sarcasm, the lowest form of wit: - Q. Why not leave well alone? A. Because that won’t impress anyone! As for other road users, if they drive according to the Highway Code, they should have sufficient sense to act appropriately at all road junctions. Alan Pencavel Cambridge Editor’s note – see stories, Page 5.

Letters… Recently I was driving down Dick Street approaching Duke Street. As Duke Street at that intersection is now one way, I was giving all my attention to traffic coming from the right. To my surprise a large black ute shot across the front of me from the left on Duke Street - going the wrong way. I checked that a “No Entry” sign was clearly viewable, stationed in the middle of Duke Street by the primary school. I can only surmise that the one-way section between the sign and Dick Street, being so short, is too much of a temptation for some drivers. I am glad that the front of my vehicle was not taken off, or maybe worse. Perhaps a change to that section of the one way is needed, to make it safer. Nigel Christian Cambridge Leave it to the teachers

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Clocks go back

Daylight Saving is almost over – clocks go back one hour at 3am on Sunday. The next time we change the clocks will be when next summer’s daylight saving commences on September 26.

Health centre

A new, multi-tenant medical facility - Cambridge Clinics – opened on Monday. It includes a general practice, radiology, physiotherapy, pharmacy and skin specialists. It is the second medical clinic to open on Cambridge Rd in recent months.

Health forum

Cambridge Community House is holding a morning community health forum on April 8 to hear from stakeholders at the Waikato DHB and local GP providers on updates that will affect the community. The public is invited to attend and ask questions and make suggestions. The forum will be held between 10am at noon at Cambridge Community House, 193 Shakespeare St, Leamington.

Story tellers talk

Mystery lovers have a treat coming up next week with a ‘Culprits in Cambridge’ evening at the town library from 6pm on Thursday. The event is part of the Mystery in the Library series 2021 and sees the Ngaio Marsh Awards in conjunction with the Waipā District Libraries invite booklovers to events featuring four Waikato storytellers. The 2018 Ngaio Marsh Award finalist, Cambridge’s Nikki Crutchley, will chair a panel discussion on what draws the story tellers to tales of mystery and mayhem, how they create memorable characters, and the impact on their books of local settings and universal themes. For details go to www.waipalibraries.org.nz

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Covid: what it did to hospitals

New research is shedding light on the impact of Covid-19 Alert Levels on injury-related hospital admissions across the Midland region and how people were injured during lockdown. The study by the Midland Trauma System (MTS), published in the New Zealand Medical Journal shows a marked decrease in admissions during Alert Levels 4 and 3 last year, but found it was short-lived as the country moved to levels 2 and 1. It also revealed some significant fluctuations in the types of injuries presented to emergency departments at Midland hospitals. The research team says the data from the study will help inform planning around demand and healthcare access for similar scenarios in the future. The Midland region is made up of

Bay of Plenty, Tairāwhiti, Taranaki, Lakes and Waikato DHBs which together cover a population of about 985,300 people. The research covered the period of February 15 to July 11, 2020 and compared it to the average number of admissions during the same period between 2017 and 2019. That timeframe covers prelockdown, the week of lockdown and the movement through all four alert levels. However, the research team focused on Alert Levels 4, 3, and 2 to try and exclude dramatic changes in behaviours as the region prepared to move into Level 4 restrictions and Level 1 which had practically no community restrictions. Data showed a 36.7% drop in admission rates during Alert Level 4, while a 16% drop was seen during Alert Level 3.

In contrast, admissions rose by 17.8% in the pre-lockdown period of 15 February to 18 March. The reduction in patients during Alert Levels 4 and 3 was brief, with admissions rising by 6.5% in level 2 and 13.8% in the first month of Alert Level 1. The hospitals saw an overall decrease in admission volumes of 18.3% across Alert Levels 4, 3, and 2. Fewer men were admitted in 2020 compared with the previous years (a drop of 21.9%), and while there was a drop in presentations across all ages, the most significant reductions were in the 5-14, 15-24 and 65-74 groups. The ways people were injured also changed. There was a 63% drop in pedestrian injuries, while cycling and motorbike-related admissions rose 11.9% and 2.2% respectively. Road traffic crashes typically

Maddie and the arty bees By Matteo Di Maio

What would happen if all the world’s bees just... went? It’s a question former CHS student Maddie Shaw sought to answer in her scholarship winning design and photography portfolios, awarded earlier this year. Now, one of the portfolios — the design board — is on tour in an exhibition around New Zealand, coming to the Waikato from April 8 to 15 at the Waikato Museum in Hamilton. Nicknamed ‘Top Art’, the touring exhibition contains works from the top NCEA scholarship students in each art discipline—sculpture, design and more. Winning two scholarships in separate art disciplines last year — design and photography — was a project that took “endless hours,” according to Shaw’s teacher last year, Susan Laurent. For her photography portfolio, Shaw scored a scholarship; for her design one, she took home an “outstanding scholarship”, putting her within the top “four or five design

students in the country,” according to CHS’ art department head Zane Holton. What makes a successful art portfolio? “Maddie Shaw,” Laurent replied. “It really is about the student driving the work — her resilience, her passion.” It was that personal touch that inspired both portfolios. “All these beehives were all outside my door step, with my dad being a little beekeeper on the side,” Shaw said. “It’s a hobby for him, and I’d go out there with him, suit myself up, try not to be stung, and take heaps and heaps of photos. I’d be out there the whole day just taking photos.” In her design portfolio, which will feature in the exhibition, Shaw created a concept for a Waipā bee business, called ‘Hautapu Honey.” “I wanted to produce something that was personal to me, in a way,” she said. For her photography board Shaw explored an idea: the relationship between a beekeeper and their bees. “Throughout the process

A world without bees? Maddie Shaw explores the idea in this photography piece.

I wanted to portray the ideas of the beekeeper becoming attached [to his bees] but also what would happen to the world if bees didn’t exist. Fast forward, it was really exploring what would happen if bees didn’t exist in our world. Very gloomy, very polluted,” Shaw explained. Making it into the top art showcase is a first for CHS. “We’d had scholarships before, but [Shaw’s] the first one we’ve had in the exhibition,” Holton said. Both Laurent and Holton say Shaw’s success is down to her perseverance. “She wouldn’t leave any stone unturned,” Holton

said. “We see plenty of talented students. But her attitude was that she was completely open to critical guidance. That’s what makes the difference.” “She would come up to us with a question, but she would already have answers already prepared — option one, option two, option three,” Laurent followed up. Now at Wintec, Shaw is on the path to a threeyear Bachelor in Graphic Design — while continuing photography on the side. Those interested in attending the exhibition can contact Cherie Meecham at 07 838 6709.

account for the second highest number of injuries across the Midlands after falls. Admissions of people injured in vehicle incidents dropped by 35.8%, coinciding with the significant restrictions on movement during Alert Levels 4 and 3. However, compared to the previous three years this is not considered a significant proportional change. There was a corresponding increase in injuries around the home with admissions up 28.3%. Injuries on footpaths increased by 37.9%. Farm-related injuries increased by 1.7% during the research period. The research paper expanded on an earlier report by the MTS in April 2020 which looked at the change in the number and kinds of injuries at Waikato Hospital during the first two weeks of Alert Level 4.

Councillors told to lead

Former New Plymouth mayor Andrew Judd, a major voice in the move to enable Māori wards to be created without being hooked by a referendum, says Waipā District Councillors should be leading change rather than asking for directions. Speaking exclusively to the News, he echoed the sentiments of councillor Hazel Barnes who suggested the decision to consult community wide was a “complete waste of time”. She indicated an earlier vote had been made by councillors to go to the community on the issue at a Zoom meeting, but she had not heard a Māori perspective. Waipā District Council Governance Manager Jo Gread said last week the council had obligations under the local government act to consult. Mr Judd questioned the need to consult on wards. “What answers are councillors searching for that they don’t know as elected representatives?” he said. “My message to councils is to lead the community – make decisions.” Mr Judd, whose bid to set up a Māori ward in 2014 was overturned by his electorate, his since found himself in constant demand on the speaking circuit. The man who once described himself as a “recovering racist” is now a member of the Māori Party. Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta chose the New Plymouth District Council debating chamber to announce the power to snuff out Māori ward bids by councils was being removed.

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A novel plan to make Cambridge road safer has arrived with fluorescent hit sticks and polka dots. The response in the News to date has been less than positive. Today we hear from the Waipā District Council – and a Cambridge writer who offer different perspectives.

A change for safety By Elizabeth Kirby-McLeod

When taking my children to school one day, shortly before the new Streets for People safety trial began, we came across a child’s body on the road. Two police cars were parked attempting to shelter the child while they waited for an ambulance, but we could still see the person sprawled there, facedown on the road, the bike cast away where it had landed. My heart pushed back into my spine to see it. A balloon inflated in my throat. Imagine being the parent receiving that call. For this reason I can’t understand the self-righteous distain the trial is receiving from many in the community, in online groups and in the pages of the Cambridge News. Surely, making our streets safer for all road users is worth the change? But then I remember what I tell my children when they bike or walk alone – “You must look for the cars, you have to. It isn’t fair, it isn’t right, but they won’t look for you”. I have experienced this myself. I love riding my bike in Cambridge however I have had times where I’m going through a roundabout – clearly with the right of way – and seen a car approaching at speed. It is clear that they believed the roads were empty and it wasn’t until I stopped and they flew past my front wheel

that the look of horror crossed their face: what would have happened if I hadn’t looked for them? They certainly weren’t looking for me. Recent letter writers have said that the safety improvements being trialled create distraction. That seems to be rather their point. They force people to look anew at the road in front of them and by extension the other road users. When doing a Defensive Driving course many years ago I remember that being the number one safety takeaway – look for hazards, notice things, and respond to them. You and your car are not the only thing on or near the road. Waipa District Council service delivery group manager Dawn Inglis has been very clear that if the changes do not lead to safety improvements they will not stay. But if they prove, as they have in other regions, to create safety gains for all road users, then opponents need to be prepared to accept them. I was at a local event recently and heard Tracey Olivier say that change is easy, transformation is hard. We can change the roadscape but I doubt if real road safety for all can come until we transform our approach to how we drive on our roads. For too many, once they are in their car the black road ahead is theirs to be colonised, a landscape that appears to them somehow unpeopled. If nothing else the Streets for People trial is shaking this view: perhaps that is the real reason some are so opposed. Elizabeth Kirby-McLeod is a Cambridge writer.

Engagement ‘the point of the project’

From pink and blue polka dots and orange hit sticks to a one-way street and pop-up cycleway, the Streets for People project is turning heads. It’s a three-month trial aimed at making streets in Cambridge safer and easier for children to walk, bike and scooter to school by testing a range of temporary changes on a network of streets to see which are effective and which aren’t in achieving this goal. In the few weeks since installation began, it has been a hot topic in the community with hundreds of residents sharing their thoughts on the 25 temporary changes through social media, face-toface and via email. In fact, of any Council project, it has garnered some of the highest levels of engagement with the community – something Waipā District Council service delivery group manager Dawn Inglis is proud of. “That is the point of this project, to get feedback from our community, listen, tweak our designs to make them more effective or remove them altogether if they aren’t working. “We always knew this project would be a challenge but it’s an amazing opportunity for us to work closely with the community in a way like never before and hopefully come away with something that works for everyone.” Inglis said while there had been many negative comments circulating on social media about the temporary changes, there had also been a significant amount of positive and constructive feedback including some images shared to Facebook of children enjoying the new cycleway. “It has been great to see people actually trying

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out some of the changes we have put in place and it has been good to get some constructive feedback so we can begin looking at changes we can make to improve the network. We realise not all of the changes will work as expected but that is the point of trialling them.” Inglis said a concern raised by many was around the pink and blue dots becoming a distraction for drivers. “The dots are meant to change the road environment enough to appeal to drivers’ natural instincts to slow down and we’ve seen evidence they are working quite well and slowing traffic.” Another concern raised by residents was about the effect of the changes on emergency services. Inglis said as a key stakeholder, Council had worked closely with fire and ambulance services to ensure the temporary measures would not prevent them from carrying out their duties. “Soon we will be starting an official consultation with residents so that we can all take part in a conversation about what is and what isn’t working. “I would strongly encourage all residents to take part and let us know what they think – whether you love it, think things need to change or hate it, all feedback is good feedback.” Consultation is open from 9am on April 14. A link will be available at www.streetsforpeople. nz and hardcopy surveys will be available at the front counter in Council’s Cambridge office, 23 Wilson Street. Traffic counters and speed monitoring will also be in place to test the effectiveness of the changes.

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THE AGE OF REASON

Those scientific ‘facts’…

My view on Māori wards

By Peter Matthews

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I’ve received a few emails recently in response to this column, all so far disagreeing with what I say. People send me long letters full of references to scientific ‘facts’ designed to persuade me that climate change is a hoax, or that fossil fuels are, in fact, renewable. I suppose you could say that oil is renewable - but you need vast tracts of undisturbed forest and a few million years for that, and I don’t think we’ve got either. So far my opinions are intact. I still think climate change is happening and I still think it is caused by the actions of humans. I believe, on the evidence available, that the human race is wreaking havoc on the environment. I think the timeframe within which huge damage has been done amounts to the wink of a planetary eye. It is my opinion that it is entirely possible for Earth to become largely uninhabitable within a few lifetimes. I also believe that the natural world has immense recuperative powers, which, given half a chance, could actually reverse the destruction which has occurred thus far. You don’t have to look too far to see evidence of the re-wilding of any land which is not farmed, tended, maintained, concreted over, tar sealed, sprayed or otherwise barricaded against the advances of nature. Cycling along the newly opened cycleway from Swayne Road to Victoria Road a few days ago I notice the rapid encroachment over the concrete path of a variety of grasses and weeds. Give that a couple of seasons without chemical herbicide and you probably wouldn’t know there had ever been a path there. Look at South America - it’s littered with

evidence of ancient civilisations that nobody had a clue about until they started flying over the forests and noticing the formations from the air. Not to worry though, further along the track there was a man from the council dispensing plumes of death to all vegetation from a spray gun. The stuff had a pink dye in it, presumably so he could see where he had been. I could see that he had been everywhere. To be fair to the council, I do know that there is extensive planting planned for that area and they are probably just getting ready for that, so the long-term effect is for the good. It’s a shame they have to be so free with the chemicals though - it really doesn’t do anyone any good - just makes the job a little easier for them. Anyway, please do send me emails telling me everything’s fine and global warming is no more than a natural cycle - it’s always interesting to hear a different view. Ultimately, of course, it’s of no consequence since the sun will one day explode and take everything with it, but in the meantime I continue to believe it is ONLY possible for nature, if allowed,PLANET to recover. Let’s hear about Waipā’s environmental heroes - contact Peter Matthews at peter@ noplanetb.nz

I have been watching, with more than a passing interest, the anguished messages emanating from Waipā District Council on the matter of Maori ward representation. Before digging a hole for myself let me state that, in my opinion, representation at a local body table should be open for anyone to chase providing they can obtain sufficient public votes in a first-past-the-post system. That’s regardless of ethnicity, religious beliefs, and political party support – and where a level and fair playing field is present. In 1974 I was elected - using the same system - to the board table at the Wellington Harbour Board, representing the highly frustrated Port Employers of which I was the chairman. I remained there for 12 years until a company transfer took me to Auckland. I found myself with 15 others representing people and businesses for the lower third of the North Island. Monthly board meetings commenced at 8pm and sometimes lasted past midnight, for the princely emolument of $3 a meeting! There, manager with bureaucratic, local government mentality attempted to manipulate the farmer chairman with a plethora of bogglingly intricate boring papers. I recall being appalled by the general manager’s insistence that we adopt a multimillion-dollar Swiss bank loan to pay for new container cranes when even a blind mute could see through the political dictum coming from the then prime minister Rob Muldoon. Running a port is a commercial business that reacts to the equally commercial needs of those who wish to import and

export goods. But, sadly, boardroom table was used as a leaning surface by local body politicians who were far removed from commerce, and the farmers there actually thought they were exporters. A lack of commercial knowledge played into the hands of the port company’s management. Which brings me back to the subject of appropriate groups having the right to a seat at a City or District Council table. Council business has two halves - that of committee work and that of the whole council. The former takes an in-depth look at and considers the matter in hand, makes a recommendation and passes it upstairs to the whole council for a (normally) rubber stamping action. Key to this two-fold governance is that the committee is where the meat of the matter is discussed. And if any specialist group wants to have and make impact upon the local body scene then this is where it should take place Waipa District Council has several (in this case) Māori at the committee level - by appointment. They did not gain the elected right to be there - but if it works then why disturb it? They have an equal chance to study and make comment on all key matters for consideration. If the intention of the council(s) is to throw a properly elective seat away in favour of any ethnic group to make way for someone put there by a minority then we have a problem. One wonders how many current councillors in Auckland would feel the need to displaced to give a rising tide of Chinese residents ward seats at the Big Table? Business Showcase

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By Peter Nicholl

By Kane Titchener

The Government on March 23 announced a major package of measures to deal with what they described as New Zealand’s ‘housing crisis’. A crisis is a ‘time of intense difficulty or danger’. In some crises, such as a war, everybody is adversely affected. In other crises, such as floods or earthquakes, some people are affected adversely while others are unaffected. The big difference in New Zealand’s ‘housing crisis’ is that some people are making enormous gains whilst others are adversely affected. Crises that have both winners and losers are much more difficult for Governments to deal with. Most of the initial press comments expressed surprised at the strength of the Government’s measures. But they differed significantly when it came to the impact they expected them to have on house prices. Westpac, who had forecast a further 17% increase in house prices this year before the package, have altered their forecast to a fall of 10%. Kiwibank thought the package was unlikely to cool house price growth. I think it will certainly cool the breakneck speed with which house prices have been rising. When I wrote this column, it was still too early to see if the measures would cause a slowdown or a fall in house prices but that will be revealed quite quickly. There are many root causes for New Zealand’s current ‘housing crisis’, some of them going back years and even decades. They include a lack of supply, strong immigration, complex and slow resource approval processes, taxation policies, and speculation. But with exceptionally low interest rates and generous financing for banks, the RBNZ has been stoking the fires of the housing furnace. Low interest rates also

make many ‘traditional’ forms of investment unattractive and this stokes the housing price fires further. Many people are rushing into property investment and some, based on the current ridiculously low mortgage interest rates, will be over-extending themselves. They will face a major problem when interest rates on their debt begin to rise. The wise ones will now be taking fixed interest rate mortgages at around 3 per cent available for loans up to five years. They will not be affected during that five-year period by the rising mortgage rates that lie ahead. How far do they lie ahead? The RBNZ is still saying that they will keep interest low for the foreseeable future and may even lower them further. The RBNZ by doing this is pouring more fuel on the housing price fire at the same time as the Government is trying to put out the fire. I think the RBNZ will be surprised by how quickly they will need to act to raise interest rates. But that will be the subject of my next column. But many investors will have been attracted by the current lower rates on floating rate mortgages and will have borrowed up to or near their peak debt servicing capabilities. The more that have done this, the longer and more serious the impact will be when interest rates start to rise again. This was one of the core problems in the last Global Financial Crisis. It started in the USA as bad debts in their household sector exploded as interest rates rose and spread to many other parts of the world where their banks had purchased securities backed by US mortgages. I think that many Central Banks, including the RBNZ, are setting up the same conditions again.

When the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s go to person on lead neurotoxicity, Bruce Lanphear, raises red flags about fluoride by saying pregnant woman and infants who are bottle-fed with formula should avoid fluoridated water, you know there is something seriously wrong. In October 2020, Lanphear co-wrote an editorial, along with Linda Birnbaum (former director of the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences) and Christine Till, titled: It is time to protect kids’ developing brains from fluoride. The debate regarding fluoride is where lead was just before it was banned for use in petrol in the 1990s. Up until lead was considered unsafe it was defended as being completely safe by the Ministry of Health. Research 20 years later found that lead exposure resulted in a 4.25 IQ point reduction. We should not make the same mistake with fluoride. Unfortunately, as a move towards fluoridation edges closer it seems the Waipā District Council is taking a head in the sand approach. The council chose not to survey Waipā’s ratepayers before giving Local Government New Zealand approval to endorse decision making being moved away from Councils. Previous referenda in nonfluoridated towns have consistently been against fluoridation starting. Having presented the peer reviewed research on Fluoride and IQ to council over the past four years I found the comment from the Mayor Mylchreest (Te Awamutu News, March 25) unbelievably ignorant. Jim said, “I don’t disagree with Kane that experts say there are risks, but we have to balance that with the benefits of fighting tooth decay”.

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Is Jim really comparing the risk of brain damage with the risk of tooth decay? The research on fluoride’s neurotoxicity has been growing. There are 68 studies reporting lowered IQ in children exposed to fluoride. In 2017, US agencies published the first of three mother-child peer reviewed papers. The Bashash and Green studies controlled for many confounding variables and used double-blind individual measurements for both fluoride exposure to the mother (the level of fluoride in her urine) and the cognitive impact on the child. The total combined number of mother-child pairs was approximately 800. Analysis of this data has shown a loss of about four IQ points in offspring for an increase of 1 mg/litre of fluoride in mother’s urine. The range of exposure in these studies is typical of fluoridated NZ. Green was published in JAMA Pediatrics. In 2020 a further Canadian study published by Till found bottle-fed children in fluoridated communities had lower IQs (up to 9 IQ points) than bottle-fed children in non-fluoridated communities. To give some context, mothers milk contains very low levels of fluoride 0.004ppm. Fluoridated water has a targeted level over 200 times more fluoride than mother’s milk. Given there are solutions to combating tooth decay which are more successful than fluoridation, such as the Scotland Childsmile programme, it is reckless to make fluoridation mandatory. Kane Titchener is an anti-fluoride campaigner and a member of the Te Awamutu Community Board.

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Time to talk – and decide A major consultation programme has been launched as Waipā District Council takes the next steps to approving a new 10-year plan for the district. Underpinned by a significant advertising campaign including full page adverts in the News, the process, explaining it is “time to decide” involves taking the plan around the district through much of April. Councillors see the major issues as cycleway connections, developing an urban mobility network, carrying out major work at Lake Te Koo Utu and Te Awamutu’s Memorial Park and reducing waste. Councillors and staff were at Memorial Park on Saturday and made an early start in Te Awamutu’s Red Kitchen and were outside the BNZ in Cambridge on Tuesday. Councillors and staff will attend a total of 10 community meetings and 13 events through

to April 27 as they talk about the $2 billion plan. Kihikihi couple Allan and Marion Gauntlett called in for a coffee at the Red Kitchen and took the opportunity to discuss the plan on Monday. Marion Gauntlett was keen to see what was happening in her community with water and cycleways – and to suggest a playground for the aged. She thinks it’s a concept Waipā should look at. London, Berlin and Toronto all have dedicated senior playgrounds, where pensioners congregate and use equipment to exercise – everything from a daily routine, including dancing, to light gymnastics. The council intends to sign off on the plan at the end of June. The consultation process will include public hearings on May 11 and 12. For more information go to www.waipadc.govt.nz .

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Obituary: ALEXANDER STEWART MITCHELL – December 5 1933 - March 19 2021

A real gentleman farewelled By Carole Hughes

Alexander Stewart Mitchell was always known as Stewart. Stewart was a gentleman . He was a husband to Elizabeth, a father, a grandfather, an accountant and a sportsman. Asked what his greatest achievement was he would probably say his children and his grandchildren. Stewart was born to Scottish parents in Persia, now Iran. At the start of the Second World War his parents Alex and Helen and sister Jean decided to move to safety and they came to New Zealand. They settled in Wellington and then moved to Wanganui where Stewart went to Wanganui Collegiate in his secondary school years. He excelled in maths, played cricket and rugby and developed his passion for all sport. Accountancy was a natural career for Stewart who started with an accounting firm in Wanganui before moving to Wellington and

working for the Ford Company. Eventually he came to Cambridge where he joined John Ryan and became a partner in the longstanding practice of Ryan and Mitchell followed by another successful practice, Mitchell Lorigan. Stewart met and married Elizabeth during his time at Ryan and Mitchell and three children were born, Susan, Kate and Libby. He was described as having an amazing memory and exceptional fast accuracy with numbers, honest and ethical, passionate about any sport and especially an exceptional cricketer. Precision, accuracy and tidy calculations were his forte. Stewart made his mark in Cambridge as a dedicated member of Rotary and Probus. He was a generous pro bono treasurer for many organisations and known for his quiet sense of humour and penchant for meticulous accounting. This was happening during a huge period

of change when handwritten book keeping methods graduated to the purchase of a Boroughs book keeping magazine and later a Wang computer, at that time says his daughter, the size of a wardrobe. He never believed in computer error, believing most errors were actually human error. His ethic was to spend time with his clients and understanding their needs. He believed that the spoken word or a handshake was as good as a contract. In his last few years Stewart struggled with health issues which deteriorated in a major way over the recent two weeks. His eldest daughter Susan put his life in a nutshell when she said “consistent themes in Dad’s life were family, sport and travel. Stewart to most, Sandy to his eight grandchildren, 87 years of being a good guy, a man of integrity and always a gentleman. A good innings.’ In conclusion his granddaughter said “he was kind and

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IT’S TIME TO DECIDE WHAT’S NEXT FOR WAIPĀ FOR THE NEXT 10 YEARS

Consultation opens on 26 March 2021 and closes at 5pm on 27 April 2021.

Our Long Term Plan is Council’s most important planning tool that sets out what we plan to do over the next decade – and how it’ll be paid for.

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Easter messages from Waipā church leaders Fr Malcom French Vicar of Cambridge’

Never in history was there such a week as the rollercoaster ride that started that Sunday when Jesus entered Jerusalem in triumph. The crowds hailed him as a king, a conquering hero. The enthusiasm stood in stark contrast to the other triumphal entry that week when the Roman governor entered the city in force to assert the authority of Rome. By the end of the week, the promise of

Palm Sunday seemed to have evaporated. A sombre supper with his friends on Thursday was followed by a night of agony, arrest and trial. On Friday, he suffered an ignominious death by crucifixion, marked as an enemy of Caesar. For his scattered followers, it seemed that hope had died along with their friend and rabbi. How unbelievable, then, when Mary Magdalene came to them on Sunday with the bold proclamation, “I have seen the Lord.” Over the next few days at St. Andrew’s, we will walk with Jesus through the Great Three Days. Thursday evening, we shall remember his last meal. Friday, we will meditate on his trial, suffering and death. Saturday night and Sunday morning we will

proclaim with the whole Church, “Christ is Risen! Kua ara a te Karaiti!” Come and join us. Come and see. Come and walk with us. It will change your life. Dave Firth Pastor, Kaipaki Church

Since I was very young, I remember being given chocolate eggs at Easter. The collection would usually sit on the top of the piano divided into three piles for me, my brother and my sister.

Being the youngest, my pile always seemed to be the biggest (which I enjoyed) but one year my dad started giving us a chocolate orange instead of an egg. His reasoning was simple, “You get more chocolate for the same price!” Of course, he was right, but it made me think about the purpose of the egg. Symbolism has its place in our society. We like decorations, pictures, memories – things that remind us of good times. But my dad’s focus on the purpose behind the symbol is a good reminder that the egg is just that – a symbol – of new life. The purpose is far more important than the symbol. At Easter we remember that 2000 years ago Jesus went to the cross, took the place of you and I and paid for

sin, once and for all. This is an incredible thing to come to terms with. The door has been bolted open for all of us to know the God of the Universe personally. If we simply turn to Him and ask Him to forgive us for the sin He has already paid for! Sarah Fryett, Senior Pastor, Hope Chapel

The consumption of easter eggs and other delicious treats do not have this type of power. Nor does the time spent with friends, family, or in quiet. What Jesus did on the cross, and through being raised again, has changed our lives forever. While Good Friday is sombre as we remember Jesus’ sacrifice, Easter Sunday is one heck of a party! Let me remind you, Jesus looked at your past, present and future and decided you were worth dying for. Not because of what you do. Not because of any sacrifice you’ve made. He did it because He loves you. He paid for every bad thing you have ever done which means you can live your best life (now and for eternity), a life that is filled with purpose, hope and the

knowledge that you are never alone. Consider walking through the doors of a church near you this Easter. Any church would be honoured to host you and share some time together on this special weekend. We would love to host you at Hope Chapel. Jeremy Lind, Lead Pastor, Raleigh St Christian Centre

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An innocent man was tortured and killed for political expediency. The extraordinary claim of the Christian faith is that God in Christ was the willing object of this injustice. He showed by his willingness to be in our place on the cross that God aligns with the weak, powerless, and suffering; that evil can be overcome not by the love of power but by the power of love; and that sin and death itself are transcended by the power of Christ’s sacrificial death and subsequent resurrection. The cruel might of the Roman Empire was ultimately overcome by the moral influence of one who taught of sacrifice, love, forgiveness, and grace. Christians all around the world will once again celebrate Easter full in the knowledge that Jesus’ death and resurrection is the most important event in history. Jesus’ death provided forgiveness for sin, his love conquered evil and his resurrection delivered hope beyond our temporal world. These are precious assurances for all those who trust in Jesus and his work. Come along to one of the many churches in Cambridge

at Easter to know more and celebrate together. Werner Schreiber Cambridge Baptist Church

We all admire someone who lays down their life for their friends. New Zealand has its fair share of such events in its history, be it in the pioneering days or during the many natural and man-made disasters we have faced. There is something very noble and selfless about it and we are filled with wonder at the courage and determination of these individuals , while at the same time we probably secretly feel that we ourselves would never be capable of something like that. It speaks of a love that goes far beyond ‘loving your neighbour as yourself’. It speaks of a love which loves other people more than oneself - a love beyond human

love. It is the story of this incredible love that we celebrate at Easter. The Lord Jesus Christ laid down his life so that we may have life. Perhaps this great story of rescue is one that demands another read... I assure you it is a riveting tale of courage, determination and great love. And what is more, this rescuer invites you to become His friend too this Easter and to receive life - not just ordinary life, but life which is abundant - His Life. Father Leonard Danvers Parish Priest, St. Peter’s Cambridge

Nothing deals death so swiftly to the human spirit as our own sense of familiarity – the feeling that we’ve seen it, been through it, all before. That what is, must be the way it is, the way it’s always been. It is to this mood of despair that the Easter

story gives the lie. The fidelity of Jesus to his Father’s will, turned one man’s tragedy into humankind’s triumph. The shame of His cross has become the sign of our salvation. His victory over death means that dying, in none of its many forms, need make us afraid any longer. Easter also holds the promise of anticipating our final encounter with the Risen Lord in a myriad smaller meetings on the journey to His kingdom. Wherever we were able to die to our old ways of thinking and acting, our prejudices and preconceptions, and let our own tiny view yield to His vision, we are as a people made new, walking in the light of the resurrection. The miracle of Easter is not that such change occurs in spectacular fashion, but that in a world of mortals it occurs at all. And it is a miracle which, while it happens in the lives of people in unseen ways, Christians are called to witness and proclaim. It is faith in the resurrection of Jesus that enables us to die to the past, to live in the present, and to hope in the future. To believe

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in the Risen Lord is to know, even now, that we share in His grace as surely as we shall one day share in His glory. May the Risen Lord fill our hearts with hope and peace this Easter. Jeff Parker, Pastor Elim Church Centre

Easter is a great time. It’s a weekend when so many enjoy a long weekend and time with family and friends, and of course chocolate eggs and hot cross buns! Can I encourage you to celebrate that these simple freedoms flow directly from the one that Easter is all about. Jesus paid a high price that first Easter as he went to a cross and took on himself the weight of sin and shame that separate us from God. As he rose back to life Sunday morning, he released the opportunity of new life for all who would turn to him. He said he came

to give us life to the full. That is a life free from guilt and shame, a life full of the joy of knowing God, being in right standing with him, and the freedom and ability to love those around us and enjoy the life God has given. In a world where so many still live with oppression and shame, let this Easter be a time where we turn to God and receive what he purchased on a cross that first Easter, and acknowledge the source of the simple freedoms we enjoy. Reverend Julie Guest Vicar Parish of St John’s Anglican Church, Te Awamutu.

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was stripped naked. He was publicly whipped until he could barely stand. He was spat at, humiliated, shouted at, thorns were jammed into his head. A jeering crowd watched as his body gave way, as he gasped his final breath. (Matthew 27). These terrible things the soldiers did to Jesus, to belittle him, to reduce him to an object and remove any power or person he had at all. These are such hard events to hear. But when someone who has suffered abuse hears this story of Jesus’ humiliation, the wounded one knows that Jesus, too, felt the powerlessness, abandonment, loss of dignity and fear. In that knowledge is healing. All these centuries later, people are still abusing others as violently as Jesus was abused. Thousands of people need to know the healing love of Jesus and his followers. Such love that Jesus has for all of us, yet I believe he holds a special care for those who suffer as he did. Perhaps this Easter you could seek Jesus’ healing for yourself, or connect with a church or other organisation who helps those in need.

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Waipā District Council has claimed a national award for outstanding creativity, innovation and service to the community in its work on a long-term plan for the future of Pirongia. Council, in partnership with consultants AECOM, was named the winner of the Best Practice Award in the non-statutory planning category at the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI) awards, held in Nelson earlier this week. The award, which is reserved for projects that go above and beyond legal requirements to engage with residents in planning processes, was scooped up for work on the Pirongia Village Concept Plan Refresh campaign run last year. Waipā District Council strategic manager Kirsty Downey said judges praised the team for its work with students at Pirongia School as part of the project. “The team was lucky to be able to work closely with the local school and the brilliant young students there. This is often a group which misses out on these types of discussions so to have them involved so extensively gave the team valuable insight into what the youth of Pirongia would like to see for the future of their town.” The Pirongia Village Concept Plan Refresh is an aspirational document which sets out a shared vision for the future of the town and key objectives to make that vision a reality. The objectives in the refreshed document include improving access to the Waipā river, providing more recreational places for youth and making it safer for children to walk and cycle to school.

The plan also sets out a clear list of actions to achieve the objectives over the next 10 years – an aspect which also drew praise from the judges. Downey said the campaign was an exemplary piece of work which demonstrated Council’s commitment to working closely with its communities to determine the futures of their towns. It is the first time Council has won the award

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Waipā residents marched in Te Awamutu last weekend as part of a campaign against the use of the highlight addictive drug p. Co-organiser Donna Stanley said the hikoi was a success – “we continued to shed awareness to ensure our tamariki knew that we will make a stand for them against this ngaanara (pest)”. She paid tribute to people who came from different walks of life and different parts of the country to join the walk and to share stories about how the P “pest” it had impacted on their lives.

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“This would not have been a success without the endless mahi by Marie Brown, Davina Tupaea, Marjorie Oman and Ange Holt,” she said. The march is likely to become an annual event - organisers hope in future it will involve wananga at marae and that Waipā businesses will get involved. Meanwhile, an “Anti P walk in” manned by Manawaiti Woolford and Tim Varey will continue every Wednesday from 10am to noon in the Te Awamutu town centre.

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The tantalising aromas of cakes and cookies baking is enough to tempt even the family’s most hardened cell phone addict to abandon playing on their device and head for the kitchen. According to food historians, the ancient Greeks were the first to develop sophisticated baking skills. Their cakes were, however, more like bread sweetened with honey. It wasn’t until the 17th century that round cakes with icing were first baked in Europe. Even then, the secret of producing the perfect bake was in the preparation. Baking is a chemical experiment and using consistent measurements is necessary if the recipe is to be uniform. Recipes in New Zealand are developed using level metric spoons and cups. Biscuits of one kind or another have been around since the third century BC. A Roman came up with a thin, sugarless wafer which instantly became a hit. It was dry, kept well and was suitable for the Roman legions when they went empire building. Something similar called a ‘cracken’ turned up in the Middle Ages in England. It was named for the sound produced when people bit into it. EASY GLUTEN-FREE BROWNIE Brownies can be dressed up or down. Great served with

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These are not as solid as regular shortbread cookies. 250g butter at room temperature 1 cup icing sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 1/2 cups gluten-free flour 1 teaspoon each: ground ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, mixed spice pinch salt milk for glazing Cinnamon sugar: 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Cream the butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy. Sift the flour, spices and salt into a bowl. Beat into the butter mixture until well combined. Chill the mixture for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 160°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Roll out the dough until 1cm thick. Using a 6-7cm diameter biscuit cutter, make about 24 rounds. Off-cuts may be pressed together, re-rolled then cut. Place on the baking trays. Brush with milk and dust with the cinnamon sugar. Bake for about 20 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack. Store in airtight containers in the fridge or freezer. Makes about 24. PEANUT BUTTER BISCUITS This mixture may be refrigerated for a few days or frozen and sliced just before cooking. 1/2 cup roasted peanuts 75g butter 50g peanut butter 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 2 cups self-raising flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Using a metal blade, chop the peanuts finely in the food processor. Place aside. Cream the butter, peanut butter, sugar and egg in the food processor until well combined. Add the flour and cinnamon and process until mixed. Fold in the peanuts. Form the mixture into a log and wrap in waxed or baking paper. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Cut into 5mm slices and place on an ungreased baking tray. Bake at 190°C for about 8 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack. Makes about 30.

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Winter Warmth 2021

Is it time to change power company’s with Winter round the corner? With darkness falling earlier and mornings starting to get that little bit nippy, it all starts to point to one sign that winter is just around the corner.

So the roads need to be made bigger and multi-laned to handle this, even though most of the time the road has much less traffic and in the middle of the night not much at all.

But apart from the colder and darker days there’s one thing that everyone notices and that’s the increase on the old power bill.

Power lines are a similar situation - the more power people use at the same time, the bigger the power lines and equipment need to be able to handle this, even though there are times when hardly any power is used.

There are currently 22 electricity retailers who offer pricing plans in the Waipa area, according to Waipa Networks. Of those 22 only two offer a price plan based on the networks new Advanced Pricing, which is a smart meter system Waipa Networks is setting up. Traditional electricity meters only record the amount of power you are using, but not the times that it is being used. Advanced pricing takes advantage of newer ‘smart’ electricity meters that are being gradually installed throughout the country, including the Waipa Networks area. These new meters are capable of recording how much power is used at different times during the day. For Waipa Networks area, we group these times into three categories: Peak (7am 10am and 4pm - 9pm), Off Peak (11 pm - 7am) and Shoulder (10am - 4pm and 9pm - 11 pm). There is a different price for each category. Peak is when electricity usage is heavy. Everyone is cooking meals, turning on their heating (or air conditioning), watching TV. People might also be putting on their dishwashers, clothes dryers, etc. Shoulder is when electricity usage is moderate. Businesses are open and most people are at work, or late evening when people start to go to bed. Off Peak is when most people are asleep and power usage is generally limited to shiftworkers and appliances on standy-by. Peak electricity usage is a bit like peak traffic on a motorway. People tend to want to use the motorway the most at the same time – travelling to and from work.

Riding the miniature trains operated by the Cambridge Model Engineering Society during last weekend’s Teddy Bear’s Picnic event.

The 2021 Cambridge Autumn Festival has been farewelled with a string of events, among them a fun-filled Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Leamington Domain. Activities sprawled across the area, taking bear-hugging miniature train riders around the 300 metre track, under the tunnel and past the old bowling club hall, now housing the Greater Waikato Railway Modellers and their many layouts. Entertaining the crowds were the Cambridge Brass Band and the Rotary Club-linked band, the Bruised Brothers, and the local petanque group played throughout. There was also an information stand manned by Cambridge Community House. The event also highlighted the fact volunteers are being sought to join the Cambridge Model Engineering Society in running their regular miniature trains at Leamington Domain.

Bigger power lines cost more money and ultimately it is the power customers that have to pay for these. So it is in everyone’s interest to try to reduce peak power usage and the new Advanced Pricing is designed to help people understand the benefits of moving power usage out of peak times. Waipa Networks began introducing this pricing in 2016 and it is available to all customers with a Smart Meter, depending on your electricity retailer. They may charge your retailer Advanced Pricing, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you will see this on your power bill.

Society man Allen Edwards said the number of active volunteers has dropped to a point where the miniature trains now run fortnightly instead of weekly as before. “We used to drop it back during winter but have always been able to run weekly through summer. We regularly get up to around 500 people coming in then – it would be a shame to reduce it through a lack of volunteers.” Volunteers are needed to help with ticketing, moving signs around on the day, driving trains and, if people are interested, helping maintain the trains. “The train drivers do need a little training ahead of time, but after that, all that’s needed is the four hours each week.” Allen said anyone interested should go to the Cambridge Model Engineering Society Facebook page for more information and to make contact.

It is up to your retailer if their own price plans reflect this new type of lines pricing. Electricity retailers often sell their electricity plans with other services such as telephone/ internet, gas, etc and offer package deals. Over time though, Waipa Networks expect more of them to offer plans based on our Advanced Pricing.

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ou know you’ve arrived in Tirau when a huge corrugated iron dog and sheep appear to greet you as you enter the small town, iconic landmarks that have put Tirau on the map. The quaint little town in the heart of South Waikato is home to great cafes, shopping and plenty of corrugated iron creations, making it not only a popular stopping place, but a popular destination in its own right. The obvious main attraction is the town's corrugated iron art; the information centre is housed in the renowned big dog and inside the sheep and ram is a wool shop and gallery. The corrugated iron art is designed and made by local man Steven Clothier, the son of Henry Clothier, who helped revitalise Tirau in the 1990s. Steven, nicknamed the iron man of Tirau, has turned the town into New Zealand’s corrugated iron capital. His

If your looking for something a little quieter to do 10 minutes out of town is the popular Blue Spring at Te Waihou Walkway. The spring is internationally acclaimed with water so pure it supplies around 60% of New Zealand’s bottled water.

creations are all over town and each is individually handmade. Make sure to check out Corrugated Creations, Steven’s store, the next time you visit to take home your very own corrugated iron treasure. But with many popular creations on display and interesting stores to visit don’t forget to grab a coffee or quick bite from one of the many popular cafes that line the main street of the busy little town.

The spring is fed from the Mamaku Plateau where the water takes up to 100 years to filter through; the resulting water is so pure and clean that it produces a beautiful blue colour while being virtually clear. The walk to the springs follows a track alongside the Waihou River, through wetlands, across rolling pastoral land and features views of small waterfalls, native bush and ideal picnic spots along the way. This little town might not be big in size but next time your passing through stop off for a visit and see what the town really has to offer.

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nown as the “cream of the country” Morrinsville is mostly seen by New Zealanders as a traditional farming Waikato town, but this growing little town has much more to offer as well as its dairy roots.

The town’s museum on Canada St is an interesting spot to learn about the towns history and even includes an 1874 pioneer cottage from the district, fully furnished with authentic household items.

While the town in the past has been seen as primarily a service centre for the local farming community, over recent years the town has boomed and you’ll find some interesting shops, a range of cafés and tourist hotspots to keep you sticking around a little longer. A clear sign that you are in Morrinsville is the 6.5m tall Mega Cow at the southern entrance to town, a tribute to the areas rich farming heritage. As you are exploring the township you will no doubt come

The museum also has a Maori waka (canoe), as well as a collection of farm machinery and tools that were once in common use around Morrinsville.

across the Herd of Cows? Street art installation, a collection of over 42 life-size cow sculptures each designed by different artists. A visit to the local I-site will give

The Wallace Art Gallery is also well worth a visit as it hosts a changing programme of contemporary art exhibitions by local artists and curated from the Wallace Arts Trust Collection. It also presents a range of art and craft related events. If you are more the adventurous type and want to get your walking shoes on or push bike out of the shed Morrinsville and

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The spot also provides many views including the native vegetation and the large water reservoir that supplies water to the Morrinsville township. If a historic walking tour is more your thing why not take the time to stroll around the town and follow the “arts trail” of historic homesteads and buildings across the town and wider region. The Matamata Piako District Council have recently updated the “Heritage Trail” booklet and this is now available from the Morrinsville Information Centre. If your looking for a bit more of a relaxing day in Morrinsville the number of shops to browse and cafes and restaurants to dine in or enjoy a coffee (maybe with a little bit of local Tatua cream) will put you at ease. it’s wider region have a host of walking and cycling tracks that you might enjoy. The town has multiple short tracks that reside along the

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This well presented brick home is situated in the sought after cul-de-sac of Chesterton Drive. The family friendly layout comprises of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms along with 2 substantial living areas which open out to a large private north facing deck. Built by David Reid Homes in 2005, the property sits on an easy care 583m2 (more or less) section and is opposite a park/reserve with easy access to both central Cambridge and Leamington Shopping Centre. This home would make a great lock up and leave option or with James Gray Kindergarten within walking distance and zoned for both Cambridge Primary and Leamington Primary Schools it is also an ideal family home. Call Greg or Raewyn to arrange a viewing.

DEADLINE SALE: CLOSES 4PM, THUR 8TH APRIL AT CAMBRIDGE REAL ESTATE (UNLESS SOLD PRIOR) OPEN HOME: SATURDAY 2:00-2:45PM INTERNET ID: CRE1268

GREG PRICE: 021 043 4555 RAEWYN PRICE: 021 161 7247

VIEW MORE LISTINGS AT WWW.CAMBRIDGEREALESTATE.CO.NZ 47 Alpha Street, Cambridge 07 823 1945 sales@cambridgerealestate.co.nz

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- A 230m2 home designed for ease of living. - Spacious living areas, huge bedrooms, two dual bathrooms (en-suited) and a separate toilet. - Well cared for grounds with a well fenced boundary. - Great location! Stroll to town or easy access to the express way.

116 Williams Street, Cambridge

Take advantage of this wonderfully located Williams St property ready for your touches, yet has a really appealing ambience. - Additional living spaces created by the conservatories (2) and a fantastic, fenced yard and screened raised gardens, enhance the lifestyle living. Auction (unless sold prior), 74 Victoria St, 13th April, at 2.00pm

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- You will feel welcomed by this beautifully positioned property every single time you arrive home. - Superbly located on a generous corner site this home offers space with style and flow. The extensive renovation work has transformed this property into something highly desirable and unique to this market. Auction (unless sold prior), 74 Victoria St, 13th April, at 2.00pm

07 823 2300 sales@more-re.co.nz www.more-re.co.nz

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7 Stafford Street, Cambridge

3 2

- Stroll to the lake or town centre – located in one of Cambridges most desirable spots. - Features include: HRV (with cooling kit for summer); two heat pumps; shower domes; new oven; new carpet; ceiling batts in garage and insulated garage doors; carpeted garage; security/ screen door; decks replaced; camper van plug. Deadline Sale, all offers by 8th April, by 4.00pm

More Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA 2008

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- Sometimes you just know a property is for you! - Built in 2019, private back section 2096m2 (more or less) plenty of space for a pool. - Indoor/outdoor flow from the central living area to a raked ceiling portico and covered gazebo. - A stunning home with many additional features.

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- Head down the drive to this spacious, well maintained and renovated East Side family home.Licenced Immigration Advisor 201002422 Vice Chair Newthis Zealand Association for Migration andaInvestm - Set on a large, flat rear section property is calling out for family to move in and make it their own. Postal Address: Lake View Drive RD2, are Cambridge - The attractive garaging, carport and70off street parking ideal 3494 By Appointment Only: Suite 4, 47 Alpha Street, Cambridge 3 for visiting friends and family. Auction (unless sold prior), 13th April, at 2.00pm

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Kevin Deane Real Estate

20 months in Real Estate 23 successful sales

Refreshed and Ready! This solid brick 193m² 4-bedroom home with a double garage is privately located down a shared driveway and has been designed with family in mind. The generous sized bedrooms have new carpet and include a master with built in wardrobe and ensuite. The property provides an open plan layout has super indoor-outdoor flow to a sunny patio for a relaxed lifestyle allowing more time for family and a comfortable place to come home to after a long day. The modern kitchen comprises of ample storage space, pantry, and stone benchtops. The 586m² section is partially fenced and the garden is a blank canvas on which to make your mark. For Sale $899,000 View By Appointment

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Northern League back in town

Cambridge football supporters get their first chance to see Northern League football for the first time in eight months when the Reds take the field on Good Friday. The visitors will be Auckland’s Greenhithe Catimba who meet Cambridge in a Lotto NRFL double header at John Kerkhof Park. The U-23 reserves kick off at 12.30pm, the main game is at 3pm. Both teams lost their opening games last weekend, the Reds losing 1-0 to West Aucklanders Oratia United, Catimba beaten 2-1 by Papatoetoe. Cambridge gave debuts to five players, and the deciding goal came two minutes before half-time when Oratia’s Thomas Cain seized on a rebound after a fine save by Reds goalkeeper Fraser Nicholls. The Reds best chances came from teenager Aston Hurd whose first half shot was denied by the outstretched leg of an Oratia defender. Cambridge’s debutants – Hurd, Jasom Khatkar, Tevin Smith, Tom O’Leary and Oliver Haultain – all made positive contributions, indicating the Reds will improve as the season rolls out. In the early game, Cambridge’s U-23 reserves drew 1-1 with Oratia.

Cambridge took a first half lead through an own goal but the home side drew level in the second spell. The move to an U-23 competition is a new initiative this year, aimed at encouraging clubs to develop young players capable of playing at Northern League level. Meanwhile, in the WaiBOP Championship, Cambridge’s third team won 2-0 against Tauranga Old Blues at John Kerkhof Park, thanks to two goals from second half substitute Tom Woutersen. Woutersen entered the game on the hour and scored in the 83rd and 88th minutes. His first was an excellent strike from outside the penalty area and the second was from the penalty spot. Goalkeeper Jan Henk Bertelink making an acrobatic save in the dying minutes to ensure the home side kept its clean sheet. Cambridge’s other senior teams begin their Waikato competitions over the weekend of April 10-11. One of those teams, the club’s Waikato Division 4 side, completed its pre-season schedule last weekend with a 5-1 win against Te Awamutu’s Division 3 team. Scorers were Shane Gray (3), Andrew Myers and Matt Vink.

St Peter’s Cambridge medal winning crews:

Skipper Adam Brady puts pressure on a Blues defender.

Crossing conquered Fit Gym member Caroline Webbon organised a group from her gym to take on the challenge of hiking the Tongariro Crossing last weekend. Having hiked the mountain 10 times before she was confident taking a team to test the journey for themselves. Among the 16 to sign up were Fit Gym owners Vance Elliot and Ashleigh Wright. “The weather was changeable during the hike but luckily not much wind and no rain,” Caroline said. “The track was relatively quiet and hiking was easier with less people there. Now is definitely the time for hiking our great walks with borders being closed.” The gym crew all finished the journey within 6.5 hours.

Maadi Cup results

Gym members celebrate reaching another stage of the crossing. Pictured from left were Juls Lewis, Sharron Berry, Rachel Nevill, Rachael Maxwell, Stef Barker and Caroline Webbon.

U17 Boys Double - Connor Davison and Toby Robinson won Bronze at Maadi and Silver at NISS U17 Boys Quad - Connor Davison Toby Robinson, Karim Tuikin, George Muir and Esme MacGillivray (cox) won Silver at Maadi and Gold at NISS. U18 Novice Girls Quad Genie Tuck, Arabella Barrio Frojan, Emma Dover, Letizia Hat and Aarushi Nanjappa (cox) won Silver at Maadi and Gold at NISS. U15 Girls Octuple - Charlise Davison, Letizia Hay, Emma Dover, Meg Hazlett, Keana Woodfield, Amber Singh, Zara Burns, Georgia Wenham and Aarushi Nanjappa (cox) won Bronze at Maadi and Silver at NISS. Four NISS Bronze medals in the following events: U15 Girls Quad, U16 Girls Eight, U16 Boys Eight and U15 Girls Eight.

Cambridge High School medal winning crews:

Girls U17 Double Sculls – Jenna Markgraaf and Brylee Deacon won Gold at both Maadi and NISS Girls U15 Double Sculls – Isabelle Murray and Lucy Eastwood won Silver at Maadi and Gold at NISS Girls U15 Coxed Quad Sculls – Isabelle Murray, Peyton Barnard, Libby Tonks, Lucy Eastwood, and Kerryn Baker (cox) won Silver at Maadi and Gold at NISS Girls U16 Single Sculls – Brylee Deacon won Bronze at Maadi and Silver at NISS Girls U16 Coxed Quad Sculls – Brylee Deacon, Francis Morris, Alex Reeve, Chelsey Cook, and Isabel Oxenham (cox) won Bronze at Maadi and Silver at NISS Boys U18 Double Sculls – Cullen Aveyard and TJ Udy won Silver at NISS

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THURSDAY APRIL 1, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICES

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GRAZING CONVENTIONAL hay bales. Good quality. $12 incl GST per bale. Ph 021 215 7489.

Family Notices

Mighty River Domain, Lake Karapiro Temporary Liquor Bans

• Engagements

Pursuant to the Waipa- District Public Places Alcohol Control Bylaw 2015 and the Local Government Act 2002, temporary liquor bans will operate on the Mighty River Domain, Lake Karapiro (excluding the Sir Don Rowlands Centre, any leased facilities and any other area/s on the Mighty River Domain specifically licensed for the sale or service of alcohol) on certain dates/times during the 2020-2021 summer season.

• Weddings • Births • Anniversaries

For further details, visit www.lakekarapiro.co.nz

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Garry Dyet Chief Executive Officer

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csszpauline@gmail.com ACCOUNTANT/ CLIENT MANAGER 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. 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

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CAMBRIDGE REAL ESTATE Saturday 3 April 3A Hillary Place PBN 12:00-12:30pm 2/17 Pope Terrace $689,000 12:15-12:45pm 5 Corrielea Crescent Deadline Sale 1:00-1:30pm 9 Chesterton Drive Deadline Sale 2:00-2:45pm HARCOURTS Saturday 3 April 60 Forrest Road LJ HOOKER Sunday 4 April 74 Arnold Street 29 Norfolk Drive 19c Cooper Crescent LUGTONS Saturday 3 April 6 Carnation Court

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Auction

12.30-1.30pm

LUGTONS continued Sunday 4 April 6 Carnation Court Auction 41 Ruru Street Auction Wednesday 7 April 41 Ruru Street Auction MORE RE Saturday 3 April 3 School Place $965,000 116 Williams Street Auction 68 Wordsworth Street Auction 55 Alan Livingston Drive PBN 36 MacLean Street Auction 3 Eliot Place $875,000 7 Stafford St Deadline Sale Sunday 4 April 3 School Place $965,000 116 Williams Street Auction 68 Wordsworth Street Auction 55 Alan Livingston Drive PBN 36 MacLean Street Auction 9 Housman Place $799,000 20 Ruru Street PBN 7 Stafford St Deadline Sale

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CAMBRIDGE OPEN HOMES Auction Auction

MOVIES

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We will consider applicants that can work anywhere between 25 and 37.5 hours a week. Applicant must have permanent rights to work in New Zealand.

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(R13)

SAT: 1.00PM SUN: 10.45AM

_______________________________ The cinematic masterpiece, a timeless classic loaded with stunning visuals and beautiful images. A movie of colossal grandeur, still one of the greatest films ever made. We proudly present… THE TEN COMMANDMENTS PG EASTER MON ONLY 3:30 _______________________________ MICK FLEETWOOD & FRIENDS M FINAL TUE 5:30 _______________________________ NOMADLAND M FRI, SAT & SUN 3:25, MON 1:35 _______________________________ COUSINS PG FRI, SAT & SUN 1:15, MON 5:50 _______________________________ THEN CAME YOU M THU, FRI & SAT 3:15, MON 3:45, WED 6:05 _______________________________ CRISIS R16 FRI, SAT & SUN 5:20 _______________________________ GODZILLA vs KONG M THU 7:00, FRI, SAT & SUN 5:35, MON 1:00 & 5:20 _______________________________ THE FATHER M THU 7:05, FRI, SAT & SUN 1:10 & 5:45, MON 1:30 & 3:20, WED (SHOPPERS’) 10:20 & 6:20 _______________________________ NOBODY R16 THU 7:30, FRI, SAT & SUN 3:40 & 5:55, MON 5:55, WED 6:30 _______________________________ THE COURIER M THU 7:10, FRI, SAT & SUN 3:10 & 5:25, MON 3:15 & 5:30, WED (SHOPPERS’) 10:00 & 6:00 _______________________________ TOM AND JERRY FRI, SAT & SUN 1:00, MON 1:20 _______________________________ PETER RABBIT 2 THU 7:20, FRI, SAT & SUN 1:30 & 3:35, MON 3:45, WED (SHOPPERS’) 10:10 & 6:10 _______________________________ TWO BY TWO: OVERBOARD G FRI, SAT & SUN 1:20, MON 1:10 _______________________________ Every Wednesday Shoppers’ Morning and Home Early Evening Sessions

MICK FLEETWOOD AND FRIENDS (TBA) Green Book (M) 2 hrs 25 mins

8.20pm

3.45pm

1.30pm 5.50pm 8.15pm

5.50pm 1.30pm 8.30pm

1.10pm

8.15pm

3.45pm

8.10pm 11.15am 6.00pm

2 hrs 20 mins

11.30am 3.30pm

2.35pm

8.20pm 3.15pm 8.00pm 12.45pm

PETER RABBIT 2 If Beale Street Could Talk (M) 2RAPHAEL: hrs 15 mins THE YOUNG PRODIGY (E) Stan & Ollie (M) (M) 1THE hr 53COURIER mins

1.45pm 8.00pm

1.15pm 6.00pm

4.10pm 11.15am 6.15pm 7.50pm

4.00pm

Swimming With Men (M) THE FATHER (M) No Comps

11.00am 1.10pm

11.00am

1.00pm 6.00pm

1.40pm

5.45pm 5.50pm

6.15pm

The Guilty (M) 1 hr 40 mins TOM AND JERRY (PG)

It’s time for More

20 Mar 3.40pm

3.45pm 1.30pm

1.20pm 3.50pm 5.50pm

11.00am 1.35pm

1.00pm 1.15pm 5.50pm

6.20pm

8.20pm

6.00pm

3.30pm 4.30pm

8.15pm

4.00pm

2.30pm

11.15am 3.00pm 11.15am

12.40pm 4.25pm

1.10pm 4.00pm

6.15pm 11.15am 5.30pm

1.30pm 8.00pm

1.45pm

5.30pm 1.45pm 8.00pm

3.10pm

3.20pm 8.30pm

4.15pm

4.10pm

6.00pm

1.50pm 8.10pm 11.00am

1.30pm 8.10pm 12.45pm

8.10pm

11.20am 5.30pm

1.40pm 5.45pm

1.20pm

3.45pm

5.50pm

1.15pm 5.30pm

1.05pm 8.15pm 2.30pm

3.15pm 8.00pm

1.00pm 6.10pm 8.00pm

1.40pm 6.15pm 5.45pm

11.30am 8.30pm 7.30pm

3.30pm 7.50pm

1.00pm

11.00am 5.45pm

3.40pm

1.20pm 11.00am 6.00pm

11.00am 11.30am 3.50pm 5.45pm 8.30pm

12.50pm 12.30pm 3.00pm 5.45pm 4.30pm

3.30pm

7.50pm

6.00pm

8.10pm 5.50pm

8.10pm 4.00pm

6.20pm

4.10pm

1.15pm 6.40pm

8.45pm 1.15pm

3.20pm

11.30am

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19 Mar

3.15pm

3.20pm

8.40pm

THEN CAME YOU (M)

17 Mar

5.00pm

NOBODY (M) (M) Hotel Mumbai

1 hr 52 mins

16 Mar

Wed, Wed, 7 Apr

6.40pm

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