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Gourmet Delicious staff celebrated after collecting the major award in the 2019 awards. The Waipā Networks Business Awards format has been confirmed. Cambridge Business Chamber chief Kelly Bouzaid said a reshaping of the awards categories will better reflect business issues and strategies during 2020. Any business, of any size, in the Waipā District is eligible to enter. Entries close on March 10 and the awards night will be on April 16. Covid put paid to the 2020 awards. “It is an opportunity to reflect on the challenges overcome in the previous months and to celebrate the outstanding achievements and resilience shown throughout the Waipā business community,”

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she said. Covid has been incredibly disruptive to the region’s businesses, but there would be some wonderful stories of innovation, adaptation and leadership to showcase in the 2021 Awards programme, she said. The Awards aim to encourage and support businesses in their quest for success through sustainability, innovation, leadership, and excellence. The 2019 winners of the Waipā awards were Gourmet Delicious owned by Kim Moodie and Ali Foers. The Taylor St, Cambridge, catering company said entering the awards allowed it to reflect on its business, assess competencies

and look at the company more strategically from all aspects. “It proved incredibly useful and held us in good stead to weather the unforeseen pandemic,” Ali Foers said. Kelly Bouzaid said the Chamber was delighted that Waipa Networks was continuing a longstanding support as naming rights sponsors. She was also impressed by the groundswell of category and production support to enable the event. “It takes a community to make a successful and sustainable event programme of this magnitude. Association with the event offers great mileage for our sponsors

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and extends a partnership relationship with the most prestigious business event in Waipā.” Waipā Networks CEO Adam Fletcher said the company welcomed the return of the awards “not just to highlight the achievements of those in the local business community, but to acknowledge the solidarity that has, and continues, to help us through these challenging times.” Businesses can get advice on entries by calling 07 823 3460 or emailing ceo@cambridgechamber.co.nz. For application details, a full list of categories and information go to www. waipabusinessawards.co.nz .

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Summer proms by the pavilion The popular Cambridge Brass Band will present a free ‘Summer Proms’ concert on February 21 in front of the cricket pavilion in Victoria Square. The Sunday evening concert will start at 5pm. It promises to be a familyfriendly affair featuring the Auxiliary (‘Learners and Returners’) Band, and the ‘Little Big Band’, both of which showcase the versatility of the younger players who not only present differing genres of music, but also in many cases, play different instruments. The ‘Summer Proms’ is supported by the Waipā District Council’s Creative Communities Fund. Based on the

traditional BBC Proms concert, it will include some familiar ‘proms’ music as well as a selection of Kiwi music that has been requested over the past couple of years. The decision to hold the event comes after a request by some of those who attended the successful ‘Ends of the Earth’ concert in 2019. Refreshments will be on hand at the venue in the shape of the Lions hot food van and Mel’s (Absolute) coffee cart. People are invited to bring a blanket or a deckchair – dress up if they feel so inclined – and join the band in an evening of good-natured noise.

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Art award entries open The country’s only portraiture award to inspire a new generation of Māori artists is calling for final entries for the inaugural competition ahead of a March 5 deadline. New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakāta together with The Office of the Kiingitanga launched the Kīngi Tuheitia Portraiture Award in August 2020 to motivate emerging Māori artists to create portraits of their tūpuna.

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charities and local government, and Chris, who has worked at the TreeChurch for four years, bought the property from Barry Cox last August. It is open to the public from 10am-4pm on Sundays for an admission fee and is a popular wedding venue. A new spring blossom meadow-style garden is also planned in a new area of the property behind the formal gardens, where a small stream runs beside a kauri grove.

A first prize of $20,000 is on offer and the winner will be announced on May 27. Entries are open to emerging Māori artists who have either created an artwork within the last two years, or wish to create an artwork especially for the competition, using any visual medium, with whakapapa connections to the depicted tūpuna. For more information go to nzportrait gallery.org.nz/kiingituheitiaaward.

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Eyes on the road, please Hello again, I hope you’ve had a relaxing long weekend. I enjoyed working out at the Kawhia Kai Fest on Waitangi Day. It had a great vibe, good food and interesting stalls…all set against a backdrop of the beautiful harbour. The month of February has a road policing focus of distraction. Police are more than ever focusing on finding those drivers who still haven’t got the message about cellphone use and other behaviours that take their attention off the road (such as applying makeup, reading documents and zoom calls). The sight of a marked patrol car sees many road users fling their raised cellphone down into their lap or onto the passenger seat. While this is effective, it is often a short-lived change. The methods we use for detecting distraction therefore include both covert and high visibility approaches. Sometimes we will set up spotter checkpoints, where a Police officer in plain clothes or in a covert location will alert staff at a checkpoint of passing drivers they see using a cellphone. In other cases, the driver is so distracted by their conversation that they don’t even notice a patrol car travelling around them. This is the greater concern as it demonstrates the lack of awareness they have for their surroundings. This means they would not be alert to the driving behaviour of someone in front or approaching them, rendering them more likely to be involved in an avoidable traffic crash, or to cause one. Last weekend I attended a three-car crash, caused when one vehicle failed to notice that the vehicle ahead was stationary, ready to make a right turn. The first car hit the rear of the stationary vehicle, shunting it forward into the path of a third oncoming vehicle, all in a 100km/hr zone. Be alert and be safe. Still on road matters, the Ride Cycling Festival comes to town from today until Sunday. Be aware that there will be more cyclists around and some event road closures. If taking part, ensure you are fully prepared including wearing a cycle helmet. From next Monday Waipā District Council will commence the Streets for People project which aims to make streets safer and easier for children – and all of us – to walk, bike and scooter to school and around town. This will affect some road access, for example from 5-14 Duke Street, the road will change to become one way. At the intersection of Grosvenor and Taylor streets, there will be no entry for traffic southbound on Grosvenor street and at the intersection of Victoria Street East and Williams street, there will be no access to southbound traffic on Victoria Street East. Visit https://www. streetsforpeople.nz/ for full details of the trial rollout and all the changes being made. Thanks to those who read last week’s column about Burglary Prevention and have extended the message to their local Facebook groups, friends and family. Have a great week, Deb.

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Time to Ride The annual cycling festival RIDE starts this evening with a criterion in Cambridge – heralding the beginning of four days of activity throughout Waipā. For details for to www.ridenz.bike Muslims reach out The Meet Your Muslim Neighbour initiative comes to Cambridge on Monday. Residents will be invited to chat over a cup of coffee at The Deli on the Corner from 11.45am to 2pm. As part of the initiative a group of New Zealand Muslim youth led by Imam Sabah Al-Zafar, recently started the “Discover Islam NZ” project which presents the teachings of Islam in its pure form and seeks to answer controversial questions associated with it. All steamed up A working replica of a vertical boiler steam locomotive that pre-dates Stephenson’s famous ‘Rocket’ will be at Leamington Domain this Sunday, where it will stand out as an unusually ‘big visitor’ among the other trains at the miniature railway. The boiler comes from Tauranga. They are unable to run it over there at the moment due to the total fire ban, but has been cleared by local fire authorities to come over here for a visit. Meth March A public march to highlight the damage caused by the use of P will be held in Te Awamutu on March 6. The march will start in North St at 10am. New leader The Waikato Women’s Fund - Te Ira Wāhine o Waikato has a new chairperson. Rachel Afeaki-Taumoepeau was elected last week the organisation’s first meeting of 2021. Polo starts Polo has resumed in Kihikihi with the Kihikihi Polo Championships commencing last night to herald a busy week. The clubs has tournaments across three grades - 0, 4 and 12 goal - with the high goal finals taking place on Saturday afternoon. This year, entry will be free into the Nga Rakau grounds at the Kihikihi Domain.

Chairman backs grant

Waikato Regional Council leader Russ Rimmington says his decision to force through a $50,000 a year grant to the Rural Support Trust was right. Mr Rimmington used his casting vote to push the proposal through. The money will be paid for the next three years. “It should have been a unanimous decision,” he said. “Maybe I didn’t do enough lobbying.” Rural Support Trusts provide free and confidential support for rural people and farming families across the

country. Council Chief Executive Chris McLay said staff work closely with the trust due to their regular face-to-face contact with farmers and provide valuable advice and training for recognising signs when rural people might need assistance. Mr Rimmington, who has been a dairy farmer for 40 years, says stress has never been greater on the rural community. “I have never seen farmers so tired; they are unsung

heroes, but they can’t afford extra staff and their mental health is suffering.” He said a side effect of the quite appropriate clamp down on drink driving had been that isolated farmers were meeting far less frequently to discuss their problems and work at the rural tavern. “There has been a social change. Those talks about weather, money and prices don’t happen as they once did. Farmers are under enormous stress and banks have become like robots – and they give

farmers no slack.” Figures from 2016 show the rural suicide rate in New Zealand was 13.8 per 100,000 people, in comparison to the urban rate of 11. “Fonterra is moving in this area, but more needs to be done,” Mr Rimmington said. More is being done to deal with invasive Koi carp in Waikato waterways. The News reported last week that the council had put up $250,000 to fund a strategy programme. “Central government

and the Department of Conservation is missing in action on this,” Mr Rimmington said. “This is one of the biggest plagues Waikato has ever seen. The carp – released into waterway as goldfish either deliberately or by accident, grow to 75cm and weigh 12kg. They are bottom feeders and not regarded as a good fish to eat. Those caught now – particularly during annual bow hunting competitions – go to fertiliser works.

Class goes with a bang

Emma Lucas had the children screaming when they say hydrogen exploding.

When Karāpiro School’s new science lab went up in flames last Friday it was all planned. Waipā scientist Emma Lucas from Whiz Bang Science was in class doing demonstrations for students. Whiz Bang Science is a local science initiative where Emma brings science to life through shows and hands-on activities for children. “Her aim is to excite, inspire and empower student with a love of science,’ headmaster Tina-Maree Thatcher said. Students were treated to a science show which taught them about different elements, materials and gases and the ways in which they interact with each other. The show was exciting and engaging and senior student Reney McClure said “watching the hydrogen exploding was so amazing – we all screamed.” Tina-Maree Thatcher said her students have a natural curiosity for science and the world around them. “Emma’s contribution to the students learning was a magical way of beginning the new year of learning Emma Lucas’ Whiz Bang session had everything from fire to bubbles. ahead.”

Fonterra defends ‘ghost farms’

Fonterra has been accused of creating ghost farms – including one in Waipā where nitrate-heavy water is dumped. Buxton Farm has been used to soak up waste water from the nearby Hautapu dairy plant since 1994. It is one of 29 farms it uses primarily for “nutrient management”. The company responded on its own website this week after media picked up the story, originally aired by Radio New Zealand. “When managed well, we can use the treated water from our factories to help grow grass and other crops such as hemp. We can then harvest these crops for worthwhile uses such as making animal feed. This provides us with a nice circular model for nutrient management. This is the

model we have in place in Hautapu where we’ve been operating a ‘cut and carry’ farm for a couple of years, a company statement read. The company disputed the term “ghost farm”. You may have heard these referred to as ‘ghost farms’, as there aren’t any cows on them – but that’s not a real term. It’s actually that we’ve created an alternative use for this land, which enables us to grow crops, using water from our sites to provide the nutrients required for them to grow well.” Fencourt Rd residents raised concerns in the middle of last year when Fonterra applied to both Waikato Regional Council and Waipā District Council to renew its existing wastewater consents and for

consent to build the a treatment plant. It is understood Fonterra has supplied 38 water filter systems to properties near the Hautapu plant to remove nitrate from their water. “The treatment processes we use are designed to ensure the impacts on the environment are acceptable and remain within the limits set by Regional Councils,” the company said. The company say it plans to invest $400 million over 10 years to upgrades wastewater plants at their Te Awamutu, Hautapu, Edgecumbe, Whareroa, Maungaturoto, Longburn, Reporoa, Kapuni and Clandeboye and factories. It says the majority of nitrogen in wastewater comes from cleaning processes.

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Pop-up store helps young Council rating By Viv Posselt

Three Cambridge women – two of them raising their own grandchildren – are opening a pop-up store in their town this week to raise funds for Linda Roil’s Kids in Need Waikato. The outlet will open between 10am and 2pm Friday in the Red Cross Hall in Milicich Place. Then, it will open in the same place every alternate Friday. It came about after grandmothers Brenda Rameka and Betty Busst, together with Julie Baines, started thinking about ways to help the charity organisation. They all knew about Linda Roil and her tireless efforts to help youngsters living in foster care and their caregivers, as well as a growing number of grandparents raising their own grandchildren but wanted to fill in gaps where they could. “We saw there was a particular need in certain areas,” said Brenda. “Betty and I are volunteers with Linda [Roil], and we noticed that some of the clothing coming in was inappropriate … it couldn’t be passed on. We started thinking on ways we could help and came up with the idea of a pop-up outlet where we could sell donated clothing and raise the money for Kids in Need.” The women have set it up along the same lines as an op-shop. They will onsell donated items, specifically clothing, kitchenware, linen, toys and bric-a-brac. “We don’t want any big items, like furniture or electrical goods,” said Betty. “The proceeds from everything we sell will go to Kids in Need.” The store will remain at the Red Cross Hall every second Friday for the time being and will operate on a cash-only basis. If the support is there, and the opportunity arises,

the women may look at a more permanent arrangement down the track. Kids in Need Waikato is a charity organisation that provides personalised care packs for children in care, aged up to 17 years. Its founders, Graeme and Linda Roil, began fostering children in 2014 and grew increasingly concerned about the lack of support for both foster children and their caregivers, and started Kids in Need

Waikato. The donations they receive from the community helps them provide care packs for children, made up to suit their individual needs and interests. Linda said she was ‘overwhelmed’ at the women’s initiative. “We are so grateful for anyone who fundraises for us. We are actually too busy to do it ourselves and are blessed to have people taking it upon themselves to do this,” she said.

The trio behind the new pop-up outlet opening this week to help Kids in Need Waikato – Julie Baines, Brenda Rameka and Betty Busst.

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Waipā District Council has retained its AAcredit rating after an interim review – and that is good news for ratepayers. Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s top credit rating agencies, has confirmed Waipā’s Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of ‘AA-’ with a stable outlook and short-term local currency IDR of ‘F1+’. This is the Council’s third review and in all three reviews the ratings have been retained. Credit ratings are important to councils because they can impact on the cost of borrowing. The ratings are assigned based on Fitch’s rating criteria for international local and regional governments, for the most part looking at profiles and debt sustainability ratios. “A good rating gives investors confidence because there is lesser risk of default,” deputy chief executive Ken Morris said. “A favourable re-rating will reduce interest costs and an unfavourable re-rating will increase them. A good credit rating will save ratepayers tens of thousands of dollars in interest costs,” he said. “The affirmation at AA- is a continuing endorsement of Waipā’s financial strength and stability, together with stable governance and sound financial management.” In the past few days Rotorua Lakes Council has had its credit rating affirmed at AA-. Selwyn District Council has been affirmed at AA+. The troubled Tauranga City Council, rated by another credit agency, has recently been downgraded. The change is likely to see the Council pay an extra $100,000 to $150,000 in annual interest costs. Waipā’s next credit review is scheduled for mid-2021.

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Bureau looks Time to get snapping for volunteers By Viv Posselt

Few things in life demand little yet give a lot back – volunteering with the Citizens Advice Bureau might just be one of them. The Cambridge CAB team wants to boost its numbers of volunteers as 2021 beds in. The need is always growing, says board member Peter Matthews, and there is little else out there that offers an opportunity to learn about governance while helping others for just a couple of hours a week. Peter has been involved for a while, despite working fulltime in real estate. “It gives me a great sense of personal satisfaction to know I am giving back to the community I have lived in for 25 years. Besides, it’s not a big ask and it really does help keep you grounded.” The role is straightforward. Once volunteers are trained and ready to go it alone, they are rostered to do a couple of hours a week at the Alpha St office. They help callers and people dropping in navigate their way through a countless range of problems or enquiries, offering pathways to solutions through the organisation’s nationwide online resource. “We don’t answer questions off the top of our heads,” said Peter. “Often, it is simply a case of people trying to find out who to approach regarding

their particular query. We can direct them to the right place. In many instances, we’re helping people who don’t have internet access and who don’t know where to find the information they’re seeking.” There are 30 volunteers on the books. Peter said another 10 would help offset absences or illness where volunteers might be called upon to do more than one shift a week. Shifts are two-and-a-half hours, and are between 9am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday. They’re looking for diversity, he said, and are keen to get younger people involved. “It’s a great opportunity for anyone keen to learn about governance and how things work in our society. You could end up being nominated to the Board, and it wouldn’t be a bad thing to have on your CV as you start your career.” Those willing to get involved will go through an interview process, which includes a police check, and they will then be trained with other newcomers in four sessions over four weeks. They will then work with a mentor for a while before ‘going solo’, although there are always two volunteers on at the same time. “Anyone is welcome to apply. It’s a simple and very satisfying way of helping the community … and we’re a really welcoming bunch!” Call the CAB Cambridge office for more details – 07 827 4855.

Waipā residents are invited to ‘get snapping’ for the Cambridge Autumn Festival’s 2021 photography competition. This year’s theme, ‘Victoria Street’, has been selected as a nod to the street’s win for Best Street in the 2020 Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards. Competition organisers consider the street’s trees and street gardens, parks, local markets and historic buildings as offering an inspirational array of photo opportunities. The competition is free to enter and has prizes sponsored by the local business, People in Mind. The first prize is $250, and highly commended is $50. Those keen to get involved should visit the website (www.cambridgeautumnfestival.co.nz/photocompetition/) where they will find the competition’s terms and conditions, and be able to view the winning images from last year’s competition. Entries close at 5pm on Friday March 5, with

Cambridge’s award-winning Victoria Street is the theme for the 2021 photography competition.

the winners to be announced on Thursday March 18. The full programme for this year’s Cambridge Autumn Festival will be launched soon.

Consultation opens on bus, train fares Waikato Regional Council is proposing its most significant change to bus fares in more than five years, with public consultation closing at the end of February. Interim bus fares were introduced when the Bee Card was rolled out in the Waikato in July last year. “With more than 30,000 people now using Bee Cards in the region – that’s more than 95 per cent of bus users – it’s time to set fares going forward,” said Waikato regional councillor and Regional Connections Committee chair Angela Strange. “As a result of the changes

we’re proposing, some fares will become cheaper than pre-COVID levels, and some will increase slightly. “To make public transport more accessible for everyone, we’re also looking to introduce fare capping which will make fares cheaper for regular bus users,” Cr Strange said. Once you spend a certain amount each week on your Bee Card (from Monday to Sunday), all further bus travel in that zone is free. Under the proposal, it means the maximum an adult will pay per week is $20 in Hamilton, and for people 18 and under the

maximum will be $15. Fare capping is also available across zones – for example people travelling through three zones, like Huntly to Hamilton, the maximum weekly travel cost will be $40, and for people 18 and under it’ll be $30. Bee Card fares are also being proposed for the new Te Huia train service, due to rollout of the Waikato for the first time this year. For more information and to provide feedback on the changes coming in mid-2021, an online survey can be completed by visiting busit.co.nz/fare-changes or calling 0800 205 305.

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Lake Street Auto Services Ltd; Cambridge’s iconic service centre has moved into new premises.

uesday saw the completion of the second move for the company that was established in Lake Street more than 30 years ago, and owner Richard Jervis can’t wait to show it off to his family of more than 2000 clients.

years ago, is the daughter of former Lake Street Autos mechanic John.

He has taken the workshop to Carters Flat with a message to customers – turn left at the bottom of the Queen Street hill and come in and see us.

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Lake Street Autos prides itself on being the service centre where customers build personal relationships with staff. Foreman Matthew Voss has clocked up 30 years there, service technician Bruce Wiseman joined the team 16 years ago and admin expert Gaileen Geary arrived six months later. A Grade mechanic Richard Tucker is into his fourth year – and admin back up Victoria Beckett, who joined four

“If you look after your staff, they will look after your customers,” said Richard. “I like that our customers can build up relationships with our team.”

prides itself on being the service centre where customers build personal relationships with staff.” The move from Victoria St sees Lake Street Autos set up home in a custom-fitted building which offers ample parking for customers, a spacious reception and waiting area, air-conditioned and well-lit workshop space – and room to grow.

Lake Street Autos is the AA roadside contractor for Cambridge and offers discounts for Gold Card holders and a free collection and delivery service in the Cambridge area. As Richard put the finishing touches to the new workshop last week, he also had a tip for vehicle owners. “With a Warrant of Fitness being annual for more cars now, I’m seeing maintenance being left too long – a call out at 1am to a puncture on the Expressway turns out to be a case of a tyre which has simply worn out. Cars are like people – look after them and they will look after you.” Turn left at the bottom of the hill and see the team – they’ll look after you too. We look forward to seeing all of you!

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Museum shines light on brigade stories By Viv Posselt

A lucky perk born out of 2020’s lockdown for Cambridge Museum administrator Karen Payne has become the bedrock of a new exhibition focusing on the history of the town’s volunteer fire brigade. Last year’s lockdown presented Karen and museum manager Kathryn Parsons with a rare window of opportunity to read and update some of the museum’s collection. Karen found herself trawling through material linked to the formation of the Cambridge fire brigade. “When I started putting it in order it read like a screen play. There were stories in there that weren’t just interesting … they really jumped off the page,” she said. “So, I started

looking into it and talking to anyone who might have more information.” The upshot is ‘Fire! Fire! Fire! The Formation of the Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade’, a fascinating reveal of some of those stories and an exhibition developed in partnership with the Cambridge Voluntary Fire Brigade, with the creative assistance of the Cambridge Repertory Society, who helped transform the exhibition area. It opened in mid-December and will run for a year but was toasted officially amid a raft of guests last month. The late 1880s in Cambridge were a hotbed of twitching curtains and suspicion, by all accounts. Several tragedies unfolded at a time when the town’s leaders were desperately seeking a reliable water source

Among guests at the official opening of the new exhibition were, from left, Cambridge Historical Society president Bruce Hancock, Waipā District Mayor Jim Mylchreest, Cambridge Museum manager Kathryn Parsons, and Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade fire chief Don Gerrand.

that could be used to fight fires. There were tales of arson by a ‘fire maniac’, the drunken stumblings of a night watchman appointed to prevent miscreants setting fires, stories of women putting out fires by carting water in their voluminous skirts, and finally, the relief felt by all when the water tower was built in 1903. Cambridge Historical Society records show that between 1881 and 1888, there were at least 32 fires in Cambridge. Duke St was the main thoroughfare at the time, despite being dubbed a sand road that in winter turned into a ‘veritable bog-hole’. A major fire there in 1889 destroyed scores of businesses and left a smouldering mass of ruins opposite the Masonic Hotel. The fire brigade was formed over a decade later.

These stories and more are at the heart of the new exhibition. A formal function to mark its opening was attended by Waipā District Mayor and Deputy Mayor, Jim Mylchreest and Liz Stolwyk respectively, members of both the Cambridge Historical Society and the Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade, and other interested parties. Don Gerrand, who has been with the brigade for 53 years, brought apologies from Winston Steen, who has chalked up almost 60 years with the service, but who was unwell on the night. Karen said both Don and Winston had spent much time helping the museum identify objects in the collection and had lent them some items to go on display in the exhibition.

Cambridge Museum administrator Karen Payne amid some of the fire service stories and images she discovered during lockdown and now on exhibition.

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Getting street wise

The roll out of an ambitious plan – which includes a popup cycleway, improvements to intersections and painted dots on the road – will start next week. The Streets for People project will see more than 25 temporary changes made to streets around Cambridge in an effort to make them safer and easier for kids – and all residents - to walk, bike and scooter to school and around town. The plan also includes the addition of speed cushions across the selected routes to provide safe spaces for pedestrians to cross, the improvement of many existing crossings and changes to three intersections where no-entry controls will be installed. Community spokesperson Sarah Ulmer said the idea of the project was to trial the temporary changes in real time to see which were effective and which weren’t. “The community has told us through the Safe Ways to School survey in 2018 that they’d really like their kids to be able to walk, bike or scoot to school – if the roads they

travelled on were safer. “We’d like to see if and how we can make some roads more people friendly by temporarily testing a range of measures that will hopefully achieve this. “We would love all our Cambridge residents to get involved with this project so that together, we can make our streets better spaces for all road users.” Waipā District Council group manager Dawn Inglis said some of the changes may take the community some time to become familiar with. “We are very aware several changes will mean a significant shift in traffic movements, particularly on Wilson and Duke streets where we will be implementing a pop-up cycleway and a one-way on Duke Street around the blind corner. “We ask that residents please keep an open mind when encountering these changes and allow time for us to make adjustments if and where needed so we can create a network that is easier and safer for all residents to

use. We will be monitoring these changes closely to see if we do have any areas which require further amendment.” Contractors will start implementing the first of the changes on Grey, Clare, Williams and Bryce street, around Cambridge Middle School, from Monday 15 February. The roll out is expected to take one month to complete. Inglis said the changes would remain in place until the end of June. However, this was dependent on feedback from the community. “This project is a collaborative process with residents. If we put in some changes and they are a complete flop, we’ll change them or take them away. If they’re successful and the community is happy with them, we’ll leave them in place.” Residents will be able to provide feedback three weeks after the changes have been installed via www. streetsforpeople.nz. A Waipā District Council advertisement on Page 8 pf today’s News illustrates the plan.

Festival a success

Last weekend’s Kawhia Kai festival proved to be another success. Festival chairperson Marj Kaati said just over 4000 people attended the day – which featured food and craft stalls. “The Kawhia Kai Festival was enjoyed by a variety of people from families, local residents and holiday makers to domestic visitors,” she said. “There was a diverse range of food stalls from the traditional hangi, paua, koki (shark liver), Kaanga Wai, whitebait fritters,

mussels, fried bread, kina to fruit ice-cream, Thai and the ever-popular Watermelon Sundae.” Craft stalls with greenstone jewellery and kete were on show for festivals goers who were treated to a waka on the water. The Kawhia Muso opened the festival just after 9am karakia (blessing) The festival committee has yet to tally up the gold coin donations received at the gate, auctions, raffle and battens up run on the day.

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The choice will be yours…

Brazil loses around 10,000 square kilometres of rainforest a year. That is roughly equivalent to 3.2 football fields a minute. This figure is actually less than it was in the nineties and early 2000s, but it still seems like an incomprehensibly rapid rate of destruction. It has been claimed that the government of Brazil has actively discouraged action against illegal logging in the Amazon, leaving the illegal loggers to act with impunity. Jair Bolsonaro, the right-leaning president of Brazil, he has said it is all lies - that the Amazon belongs to Brazil and “European countries can mind their own business” since they have already destroyed their own environment. Has he got a point? Brazil is a sovereign nation with a democratically elected government, and certain Brazilian citizens, mainly corporate ones, are laying waste to the rainforest. Except that ‘laying waste’ is a deliberately emotive phrase; what they are, in fact, doing is clearing the rainforest to make way for farming. Mainly beef farming to be precise. Why are they doing that? They are doing it because they can make money from it. And who owns the rainforest? Brazil does. Given that we all (the rest of the world) would prefer the rainforest to remain intact, how can we persuade the Brazilians to stop clearing it? The situation seems quite clear - It’s a case of: It’s my rainforest and I’ll clear it if I want to - and I do want to because it makes economic sense, because I can sell the beef which I raise on the newly cleared land to other countries -

Quite recently I engaged with someone who holds deep regrets as a result of poor decisions they made long ago. Their sense of loss and painful remorse was heartrending beyond words. One of the inherent characteristics of being human is that we are given freedom of choice. That’s both a scary fact and yet a wonderful gift at the same time. We are not pre-programmed robots, rather we are volitional beings capable of reasoning, evaluating options and making decisions according to our will. Choices can result in ‘life’…or conversely ‘death’, depending on the exercise of our will. I like the story of an elderly kaumatua who lived many years ago. This wise old sage had earned significant mana over time for his insightful counsel and advice with tangata whenua traversing great distances to seek his guidance. His discernment matched his humble accessibility to both chief and slave alike who sought an audience with him. One day two mischievous tamaiti (young boys) came intending to trick their wise elder. They had caught a bird and planned to test the old man’s wisdom. Together, holding the captured bird out of sight behind their backs, they approached the kaumatua barely able to conceal the grins on their faces. “E te rangatira. Kei te ora, kua mate ranei te manu kei a tatou i konei?” “Wise sir. Is the bird we have here alive or dead?” Their plan was to await the answer and whatever he said, prove him wrong…if he said ‘alive’ they would wring the bird’s neck and present it lifeless. If however he said

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like yours” The way I see it there are two possible solutions: 1: The rest of the world stops buying the meat, thus removing the economic incentive from rainforest clearance. 2: How about this for an idea? - the rest of the world pays Brazil not to clear the rainforest. Simple - make it more economically rewarding for them to leave it where it is. A bit like the carbon credits thing which is done elsewhere - people pay to ‘appropriate’ the positive effect on the environment of a section of vegetation they previously had no association with. Makes sense to me. And if a Brazilian farmer can make more money leaving the forest alone than he can growing beef - what’s he going to do? You’re probably thinking, why should I pay? The answer is why shouldn’t you? We (the rest of the world) expect Brazil to forego the economic benefit of farming beef as opposed to trees - but we don’t want to reimburse Brazil for the unrealised income? Speaking as a vegetarian (actually a serially failing vegan), I think the best and certainly the cheapest solution might be option 1, but morally and ethically speaking we should probably pay Brazil to look after the rainforest on the world’s behalf. Maori have a word for it - kaitiakitanga. It means stewardship, guardianship, looking after the land which looks after you. Makes sense, don’t you think? Let’s hear about Waipā’s environmental heroes - Contact Peter Matthews at: peter@ noplanetb.nz

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‘dead’, they would release it from their grip and off it would fly. They couldn’t lose! Greatly pleased with themselves in creating this entrapping situation they anticipated getting one over the old man. Studying the boys faces carefully the old man paused before responding, “Tamaiti maau e whiriwhiri.” “Boys the choice will be yours.” The kaumatua nailed it. Outcomes are always determined by personal choices… for good or bad. How we respond to life’s situations or the actions of others who have impacted us, is a choice. Making right decisions in life is a big subject in the Bible. It describes what choosing wrong attitudes and pathways looks like and how to avoid the suffering that bad decisions bring. It also describes the hope of restoration and release for people snared or messed up by willful mistakes. Bob Dylan drew inspiration from words in the Bible for his song “You gonna have to serve somebody, It may be the devil or it may be the Lord.” The lyrics emphasise a starting point for life working. Sheep need their Shepherd, creation is sustained by its Creator and we are urged as God’s children not to trash our destiny by relying on our own ‘wisdom’ and doing life independently of an all wise Heavenly Father who wants our best. The choice about ‘Who we gonna serve’ cues every other decision we’ll make, determining the outcome of our lives.

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Educating about asthma By Viv Posselt

The growing need for people to better manage their asthma is behind a move by Asthma Waikato to extend its range of effectiveness in 2021. The three-person team operating from Hamilton plans to broaden its

reach by growing the online service it expanded during last year’s lockdown. It also hopes to establish more training opportunities for health professionals, and take the updated message into more schools, early learning centres, community and kaumatua groups. “We started extending our

The Asthma Waikato team with some educational material – from left are Carolyn Munro, Sheryl Long and Alyssia Paekau.

message into schools and early learning centres late last year. One reason was that there have changes in the management of asthma over the last couple of years, and it is really important for people to know about those,” said Sheryl Long, Asthma Waikato general manager and a trained physiotherapist who works with asthma educator Alyssia Paekau, and support worker Carolyn Munro. New Zealand has a high prevalence of asthma. According to the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of NZ, the chronic respiratory condition affects one in seven children aged two to 14 years, and one in eight adults. Around 586,000 school days are lost each year due to the condition. Sheryl said while most people know someone with the condition, what is less known is that an average of 77 people a year die from asthma. “It can be deadly, but with the correct management, most people can live normal lives. That is why it is so important for people to be informed about what medication to use, and how to use it. We aren’t doctors, but we do know how to ensure people are taking the correct dosage of what they have been prescribed, and make sure they are using the right device in the right way. People often don’t realise that by using a spacer, they increase the dose delivered to the lungs by between 50 to 70 percent.”

The team also distributes ‘asthma bags’ in which children can keep all their medications and equipment, ready to take with them at a moment’s notice. Asthma Waikato is a charity whose limited funding means the team works only part-time to cover the sprawling Waikato DHB coverage area. They do asthma consultations for children up to the age of 15 and their families, run asthma education sessions for various groups, run spirometry (a measurement of lung capacity) training courses for health

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professionals and run weekly support groups. They hope to build up their pre-Covid-19 online use for both consultation and training. “We are able to use whatever Zoom or social media platform people are familiar with. It is easier to do some consultations face-toface, but we can pretty much cover most of what is needed online. Not only does it mean we can reach more people, but it also futureproofs Asthma Waikato.” For more information go to www.asthmawaikato.org.nz.

Path to progress

The removal of a new concrete path by Cambridge’s new blue bridge was planned. The Waipā District Council says the path and a nearby pond were constructed to allow development in Cambridge North to continue while an outlet from the pond and its discharge to the Mangaone stream was being consented In December. Readers quizzed the sudden removal of the new path. A council spokesperson said that council had installed an information sign next to the blue bridge indicating construction work planned in the Cambridge north area over the next six months and beyond. “This includes new pathways

and a road crossing, extending the stormwater swale and a number of planting improvements. Throughout this time, residents can expect to see some changes in the vicinity to the new pathway and they may be required to use a small detour as we make minor adjustments while upgrades are being done” the spokesperson said. “This is scheduled work and is not indicative of defects or errors in the pathway itself. “As part of the consent finalisation and to minimise environmental effects on the stream during extreme rainfall events, the pond needs to be made larger which also involved moving the original path to suit the new pond size.”

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Heritage Month programme announced

Waipā residents are being invited to learn about the district’s history for Heritage Month 2021. Waipā District Libraries and Te Awamutu Museum are hosting a range of activities, including walks, talks, displays and creative workshops through to March 3. Strategy and community services group manager Debbie Lascelles said a likely highlight of Heritage Month would be the walking tours. “The walking tours, back by popular demand, are a fantastic opportunity for residents to get out and about in our amazing district to learn more about what makes our towns unique.” The tours will be run in Cambridge, Te Awamutu and Kihikihi, and community experts will share their knowledge of

buildings and landmarks. Te Awamutu Museum has developed two scavenger hunt activity trails around Te Awamutu to highlight historic and heritage landmarks around the town. “These self-guided trails are a great family-friendly activity, allowing parents and children to take their own time exploring the district.” Several heritage talks are also being held across the district to celebrate Heritage Month. The first talk is based on the book The Plough of the Pakeha by Eric Beer and Alwyn Gascoigne was staged at the Cambridge Library on Tuesday. Historian Alan Hall will be speak at the Te Awamutu Library next Wednesday about Te Awamutu’s iconic buildings.

Residents can also share their knowledge of commercial buildings at public displays in the Te Awamutu Library and Cambridge Library. Te Awamutu Museum is running creative workshops to support learning and understanding of Māori culture and its place in our nation’s history. Activities still to come include: The full list of activities and workshops at Waipā District Libraries and Te Awamutu Museum during Heritage Month 2021 include: Tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday Building Social History display, Te Awamutu Library February 17, 10am: Cambridge Suburban Heritage Walk. 6.30pm: Modernism - The

New Look of Architecture in Te Awamutu’s Commercial Buildings 1930 – 1950, Te Awamutu Library February 18, 10am: Cambridge Central Heritage Walk February 20, 10am: Cambridge Central Heritage Walk February 23, 6.30pm: Cambridge, A Wealth of Built Heritage, Cambridge Library February 24, 5.30pm: Te Awamutu Central Heritage Walk February 27, 1pm - 4pm: Kihikihi Summer Stroll (self-guided) and concert March 3, 1pm: A Stroll on Main Street Kihikihi (guided) For more information go to waipalibraries.org.nz and tamuseum.org.nz.

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THE AGE OF REASON

Five seconds: too much to ask? By Peter Carr

The sad death a few days ago of Sir Tom Moore ended a remarkable event. This deep-thinking and caring man, who had been on earth 100 years, portrayed a selfless dedication to the plights of others. His fund-raising target was the somewhat ailing and very much struggling National Health Service in the United Kingdom. That he walked – propped up by his walking frame – a seemingly endless series of circuits around his garden is testament to his determination, grit and very much caring attitude. Born and brought up in my native Yorkshire, he attended Keighley Grammar School - his education in life being interrupted by German atrocities in Poland which catapulted him into a role as an officer in a British regiment. The key part of the ensuing years was being involved with, and struggling through, the historic Burma Campaign. Later in life he entered the world of commerce. His perambulatory - and no doubt painful efforts - raised in excess of £33 million aimed at providing support for medical carers in hospitals and enhancing the ability of patients to keep in touch with their loved ones. Even after the formal closure of the Give-a-Little page, funding continued to pour in. I raise this subject because Tom resided in a country where poor political manoeuvring and somewhat shambolic coordination to combat the Covid virus effects all but failed. They may just be saved by the rapid dispersal of several vaccines that have emerged. Friends of mine in the UK – and some who do not qualify as friends – are constantly telling me that they are very much in awe of what New Zealand has achieved. That the total number of deaths was held well under 30 is a credit to those who very much care for the well-being of the people of this nation. Witness the TV3 UK-based journalist who, upon returning last week to London after a brief assignment in the USA, was told to take himself

into his own isolation and to ‘get himself a test’. No group direction, no coordination, no subsequent check-up, no official proof that he is behaving himself. He elected to retreat into his personal burrow by hiring an Air BnB residence to sit out the allotted time until he can emerge back into society. Leap ahead 13 time zones and what do we have? Capture at the border, minimalistic permits for evading ‘hotel’ incarceration, and at least two formal, organised and controlled tests before emerging back into society. We are a society where the government – elected and bureaucratic – is holding the line - part of which is to plead with the public to ensure that they maximise use of the QR codes in business establishments that they visit. Well people of Cambridge – let me tell you that a vast majority of you are not heeding the message. This week I spied upon (I prefer conducted a silent survey) on two well-known local cafes, a pharmacy and a hairdresser. And my crude assessment is that up to 70 per cent of you do not care. It is not up to the owner or proprietor of the business to tell you to spend five seconds by holding your phone for an automatic ‘stamp’ on your entry passport. This information is held in your phone for 60 days. The very least you can do is play the game, front and centre. It is not a sissy thing to undertake this simple task. All societal groups, ethnic mixes and age bands are guilty. It is your simple, clear and civic duty to help those in the front line fight the virus. Failure to do so will see you – and sadly, the good caring people too being incarcerated again in the Level Four Hell that you experienced last year. Tom Moore cared – very much so-so why can we not do so also?

Pureora hunt back on

The annual Pureora Forest Park Hunting Competition will return for 2021. The competition, managed by the Department of Conservation’s (DOC) Maniapoto District staff, is traditionally held in the annual deer roar in autumn. It was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 nationwide lockdown. Kina Campbell, DOC’s Senior Ranger Community for Maniapoto, says 2021 marks the 33rd year the event has been held. The competition will start on March 12 and is open to all hunters with current permits for Pureora. “This year we would like to encourage pig hunters to get a good jaw from the forest and come along for an opportunity to win prizes and meet other hunters, sponsors and DOC staff. “We’re hopeful competitors will be particularly motivated to test their skills this year to make up for missing out in 2020,” she says. The competition allows those involved to encounter the results of many years of collective community

and public agency pest control efforts undertaken in Pureora and in surrounding areas. Participants can also arrange for their dogs to undertake Kiwi Aversion training on the day, so the animals learn to stay clear of the native birds. Data on various populations of native birds as well as the strong population of healthy deer in the area will be displayed in various stalls on the day, and with DOC Rangers available to answer questions. Pureora Forest Park is home to good populations of several native bird species, including kākā, kōkako and kākāriki. Hunting is a popular activity on public conservation land, and the competition is a great way to tie that into a family-friendly event, with a free BBQ and games for the kids. It’s also an opportunity for DOC to promote responsible hunting and native species protection. New Zealand Deer Stalkers Association (NZDA) and the Te Kuiti Pig Hunting Club will assist with Douglas scoring and discuss hunting in the area and as a recreational sport.

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Residence Trust battles the odds

It’s no surprise that student accommodation providers have been some of the hardest hit by the Covid pandemic. The loss of international students and nationwide lockdowns have contributed to major financial losses in the industry. Martin Thomas, General Manager of the Wintec Student Residence Trust, knows this better than most having experienced

first-hand the unforeseen challenges and pitfalls that 2020 brought. The Trust aims to provide the best quality of pastoral care for their residents and continues to build on the successful business practices that saw them win the notfor-profit award at the 2020 Westpac Waikato Business Awards. “This was our first time entering the business awards and, as such, we headed

Allysia’s last minute nerves

Cambridge’s Allysia Kraakman (pictured), who will do this weekend’s 160km Tarawera Ultramarathon to raise funds for Cambridge Lifeskills, is going through the gruelling last stages of her training. Describing herself as ‘cautiously nervous,’ she said she was going through a range of last-minute emotions. “I’m excited, scared, nervous… wondering what the heck I’m doing,” she told Cambridge News. “Every little niggle the body has, always has me doing a double take, but hopefully we get a big influx of support for Lifeskills.” The qualified counsellor and strength coach, who has done numerous runs before but never one covering 160km, is hoping the funds raised will support Cambridge Lifeskills to take on another muchneeded counsellor. Those keen to get behind her efforts can support Lifeskills through www. cambridge.lifeskills.co.nz/allysias160km-ultra/

in without expectations but found it to be a great experience,” Martin said. “Being required to reflect on what we’ve done and where we’ve come from was a very insightful experience. On top of that, being able to benchmark ourselves against the rest of the non-profit industry ensured that we were fulfilling our duty of care to our residents to the best of our capabilities.” Wintec Student Residence Trust, which trades as Wintec Accommodation Services, is a purpose-built student accommodation provider established in 1983 as the initiative of the Women’s Division of Federated Farmers wanting to ensure there would be appropriate accommodation for their children if they were to enrol at Wintec for study. Since then, the Trust has expanded to also cater to mature students and international students. The Trust has three different accommodation facilities designed to cater to a range of individuals’ needs. As Wintec Student Residence Trust is a nonprofit there is a constant challenge to operate within a competitive environment and meet the requirements of the original trust deed in a vastly different operating environment than when the

The Trust team celebrated a significant win at the 2020 Waikato business awards.

Trust was first established. “This puts limits on what we can do despite operating within an environment where our competitors are not similarly constricted,” Martin said. “Our duty of care to our residents is our main priority and this guides our decision making in every way. There is a misconception that because we are a charity we do not operate with business rigor or that our status as a charity means we have a benefactor behind us. That is not true; all

of our revenue comes from accommodation fees and any surplus is invested right back into provision of student accommodation.” It is its status as a nonprofit that meant Wintec Student Residence Trust approached the lockdown with a unique viewpoint. The Trust waived the food cost from its weekly rent for students who returned home and discounted the remaining accommodation costs by 50%. “This was something

that impacted us financially but the Trust decided that charging full price to students who weren’t on site was not in keeping with our duty of care. It was a risk that paid off as we found in our annual survey that both groups of students - those who stayed and those who returned home - were equally happy with our communication, felt equally safe in their living situation, and all felt our pricing options were fair and reasonable.”

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LAST CHANCE TO LIVE IN LAKEWOOD The superb Cambridge development has been four years in the making and will see work start this month on the final piece of the jigsaw – 20 three and four-bedroom townhouses. This week Blair Currie, the man behind the Lakewood Townhouses build, confirmed more than half have already sold. In fact, all the three-bedroom apartments are sold – a single digit number of fourbedroom units priced at $1.38 million remain. It’s no surprise. Lakewood is a unique development for Cambridge – it was created to be an all-in-one community, and it’s just over two years since the first stage was completed. The man behind the final development on the site off Queen Street was inspired by the increasing numbers of townhouse complexes being built in Hamilton. He wanted to do something better. “Lakewood takes it a step further, because we are creating high-end homes with tasteful designs and amenities which encourage residents to be part of the community they live in. We are lucky to have such talented local companies like HUS and DesignMarked who have been an integral part of the interior and kitchen design. “The latest development has double garages - but I wouldn’t mind betting the cars will stay at home most of the time.

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“Lakewood rises early when the gym opens for residents, then the coffee shops start brewing – the residents know each other, it’s a bit like what Britain had a generation ago when the corner pub and newsagent were meeting places.

“But then in a way, that’s always been Cambridge.” Three companies he founded are driving the development – BCD Group has provided its planning and engineering expertise, Black and Orange Property has been responsible for property development and marketing and Engas Developments is leading the construction. Blair says the project has been aided by having an excellent relationship with Waipā District Council, which this month confirmed its future plans for Lake Te Koo Utu and its reserve. The 20 new townhouses will overlook the reserve. Blair is proud of the audio on a video he has of the building site because it is accompanied by a chorus of bird song. “We started with a what was really a wasteland and there was no birdsong,” he says. There are four blocks with five townhouses in each block. There is a staggered finish with each block finishing around four months following each other. Local Earthwork Contractor Waipa Civil is near completion for the infrastructure and bulk earthworks installation. It is expected that the construction program will take about two years to finish.

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IT DOESN’T GET BETTER THAN THIS… Imagine urban living in a thriving community, with elevated outlook over Lake Te Koo Utu Reserve and the hills beyond. The opportunity to buy your next home just like that is on offer. Twenty freehold three-storey townhouses located along the north-eastern edge of the Lakewood Cambridge development are to be built this year, and the opportunity to buy is now.

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Whether you are looking for something which is both luxurious and low maintenance, an unrivalled central location or just looking to capitalise on our thriving region, Lakewood Townhouses can accommodate your needs.

The project has clearly already caught buyers’ imagination – all the three-bedroom homes have sold, leaving a handful of four-bedroom homes.

These homes offer over-height glazing and ceilings, air-conditioning, top quality finishing and fixtures, double car garaging and generous living space.

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They are fitted with a two-way intercom, and there are options to add – if you want, a lift. There are green options – including solar panels and e-chargers.

The high-spec pet-friendly homes come with private courtyard gardens, luxurious and easycare living and high-quality finishes and fixtures throughout. They will be the product of an award-winning development team and offer urban living amongst vibrant natural surrounds.

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THEY’RE SO HAPPY TO BE HERE… The Lakewood Townhouses development is on the northeast edge of the Lakewood Cambridge complex. Last year Blair Currie bought the townhouse site which had previously been under the same ownership as the rest of the Lakewood development. The previous scheme was denser, and the townhouses were smaller. The new scheme has reduced the number of townhouses from 31 to 20, are between 210 and 240 square metres and have 15 visitor carparks on site.

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Cambridge News readers will not need to be told that Lakewood Townhouses boast an unrivalled central location, both in town and in the region. Lakewood Body Corporate chair Mary Anne Gill said when the first stage of the Lakewood Cambridge complex opened in July 2018, it breathed new life into the former Cambridge Railway site. “I know there were plenty of doubters about Lakewood, but the developers did their homework, and they were right that Cambridge was ready for this sort of development, a mixed use of commercial and residential. “The townhouses will add to what is already a vibrant community. What pleases me more than anything is the seamless way the development blends into Lake Te Koo Utu and its surrounds.” The developers really have achieved their goal of redefining the quality of urban living. The Lakewood community has already started to play an active role in the Cambridge community and played a role in the structure of the just-adopted Lake Te Koo Utu plan which will enhance biodiversity there. Who wouldn’t want to live there?

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LAKEWOOD – THEN AND NOW When work commenced on Lakewood Cambridge in 2017 the 3ha site was bare land off Queen Street – but it had history. It was for many years the site of the Cambridge Railway Station. Looking back – how the Lakewood site appeared in 1930. Photo: National Library Museum

The Cambridge railway yard was between Queen Street and Lake Te Koo Utu and crossed at its entrance by Lake Street. There was a station building, goods shed and crane, locomotive shed, turntable and stockyards. The rail yard consisted of the main line, crossing loop, four sidings, goods shed siding, backshunt, turntable and locomotive depot, stockyard and private sidings. The last passenger service on the line left on September 9, 1946, although during the 1950 British Empire Games at Auckland three passenger trains took 1,500 spectators to the rowing events on Lake Karapiro in February.

As part of the Lakewood Cambridge development, the small, curved gate known as a “kissing gate” because of the way the gate just ‘kissed’ the fence as it swung around, was installed at the Lake St entrance.

There were occasional excursions, such as those celebrating the centennial in 1984.

The initial Stages 1 and 2 saw the construction of 16 apartments, retail and dining facilities, an early childhood centre and the Hidden Lake Hotel, completed in early 2020. The nearly completed third stage will provide further commercial and office facilities for the community.

The old Cambridge Railway sign was also installed by Lakewood Cambridge developers above a white picket fence.

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Cultural competency - the Pasifika way

Pasifika leader Leaupepe Elisapeta (Peta) Karalus says the value of understanding our culturally diverse community is vital. “Learning about cultural diversity is critical in being able to effectively and respectively work with people from all backgrounds,” the founder of K’aute Pasifika says. Teaching the educators is all part of the journey for Karalus who engaged Wintec Health and Social Practice, and Sport and Human Performance educators recently in a series of interactive workshops. “We are excited to have begun what we believe is an invaluable opportunity and grateful to the participants, their spirit of curiosity and their openness to learning.” The workshops were delivered by K’aute Pasifika and funded by the Lottery Community Grant funding as part of a joint project with Wintec to foster better cultural understanding by enabling staff to be more responsive to the needs of Pasifika people. “One of the challenges Pasifika people face in mainstream environments is a lack of understanding or awareness of our worldview, our identity and what is important to us as Pasifika peoples from a diverse range of Pacific islands which span Oceania,” says K’aute Pasifika Chief Executive, Leaupepe Rachel Karalus. “Being culturally competent, aware, responsive and humble is critical to the successful engagement of people in all contexts, whether you are working

with people in the fields of education, health, financial literacy, employment, wellbeing and/ or providing social support. We are delighted to support our strategic partner in the delivery of cultural competency courses as this is reflective of one of our key values, being reciprocity.” Wintec Chief Executive, David Christiansen says that cultural competency in teaching practice and equitable outcomes for Pasifika learners are critically important for Wintec and its diverse Pasifika community. “Wintec has a strong Pasifika lens on learner outcomes, qualification completion, progression and employment. To achieve this and understand and support our Pasifika learners better, it is important we work reciprocally with our Pasifika community, and our partnership with K’aute Pasifika is invaluable in achieving this,” he said. “Culturally competent teaching practice at Wintec has a two-fold influence; by empowering our teachers, we can improve outcomes for our Pasifika learners by creating appropriate, supportive environments, and we are also enabling all our learners to take their cultural knowledge into the workplace.” A multi-disciplinary team from Wintec is working with K’aute Pasifika on a research project to ensure health graduates are culturally competent and can respond to the needs of our Pasifika community through authentic and innovative learning experiences.

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X-Races march in Cambridge will host an X-race event next month at Lake Te Koo Utu. X-Race is a mystery adventure race when a parent and child (aged 6-14) team race together, finding and completing 10 challenges while racing against the clock and other family teams. The challenges range from physical, like tug of war, to memory and music tests. Each team must complete one challenge before moving to the next. “The idea behind X-Race is to strengthen the bond between parents and children,

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Sevens tourney promises goal galore

Cambridge’s 11th annual men’s sevens tournament on Sunday ha draw entries from throughout the upper North Island. The one-day competition brings together teams on three-quarter sized pitches and with the absence of any offside rules, spectators are assured of high-scoring and entertaining matches. The tournament kicks off at 9.30am at John Kerkhof Park with the final expected to take place late afternoon.

A women’s sevens tournament will be held on Sunday March 14. After last year’s Coviddisrupted season, Cambridge Football Club is expecting more players this year. In anticipation, the club plans to field a team specially for men over 35 and a second women’s team. The club also aims to add more youth teams for players aged 11-14). Growth in numbers could see the club exceed 500 junior players this year, compared

Champions: The Elemonators made it three final wins in a row over Brocelona.

to about 420 last season when some families opted to stay clear of sport during the level 3 lockdown period. Online registrations have opened for the winter at the club’s website, www. cambridgefootball.co.nz. Meanwhile, the club has concluded its annual 5-a-side Onyx Cambridge Summer League, a Wednesday evening competition for men, women and young adults. About 400 players took part in the latest competition, won for the third year in a row by Elemonators. They took out last week’s final against Brocelona 2-0, having beaten that side in both the 2019 and 2020 finals. Daniel Clarkin and Jakob Lind scored the winning goals. Clarkin plays for Cambridge’s Reds in the Northern League, a competition reduced to only eight rounds last year due to the pandemic.

This year’s Lotto NRFL is scheduled to start in late March and Reds’ head coach Paul Richardson has his squad in pre-season preparation already, having utilised a specialist strength

and conditioning programme to get his players fit ahead of the season. The Reds have three pre-season fixtures lined up for their firsts and reserves teams:

Otumoetai (home) – March 6 (kick offs 12pm and 2pm) Waikato Unicol (home) – March 13 (12pm and 2pm) Matamata Swifts (away) – March 20 (12.30pm and 3pm)

Central wins Myers Cup The Central Bowling Club team of Brent Hawken, Olive Driscoll, John Collett, Hilary McBride and Mary Hughes dominated the Myers Cup competition held recently at Te Kuiti. The Myers Cup competition is contested by teams from, Cambridge, Central, Te Awamutu, Pirongia, Raglan, Kihikihi, Ōtorohanga and Te Kuiti and is for lawn bowlers who have been playing the game for five years or less. Central were able to field an experienced team led by Brent Hawken, the Club and Waikato men’s junior singles champion, Waikato junior reps Mary Hughes and Olive Driscoll, Central women’s junior singles champ Hilary McBride, and the reliable anchor man John Collett. Central were far ahead of the rest winning

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Flavours

with Jan Bilton

Favour summer flavours

Preserving abundant summer fruits and veg provides sun-kissed flavours to enjoy in cooler months. But if you are a family of just two then it’s best to make small amounts. When jams, pickles and chutneys are left forgotten for months on pantry shelves they lose their summer flavour and colour. Hints: • Jams and jellies need pectin to set. To test if a fruit has sufficient pectin, cook a small portion in a little water. When soft, take one teaspoon of the juice and combine it with one tablespoon of methylated spirits. Gently swirl and leave for a minute. If sufficient pectin is present, a transparent clot will form. If the pectin content is average, the clot will be less firm and may break up. A very broken clot indicates very little pectin. Adding a pectinrich fruit (eg tart apples) or commercial pectin, could solve the problem. Or use jam-setting sugar. • Testing for the setting point: the most reliable method is to use a good jam thermometer. Most preserves set at 104°C. Another method is the plate test — at the end of cooking place a spoonful of the jam on a cold plate and leave to cool slightly. If a skin forms on top and it wrinkles when the plate is tilted, the preserve will set on cooling. If not, cook for a

few minutes extra and test again. CURRIED COURGETTE RELISH Relishes have less sugar than chutneys. 4 (750g) courgettes, coarsely grated 1 1/2 tablespoons cooking salt 3 (600g) apples, peeled, cored and diced 4 (500g) onions, diced 2 cups malt vinegar 1 1/2 cups raisins chopped 1 cup lightly-packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground turmeric 2 teaspoons curry powder Place the courgettes in a large sieve. Sprinkle with salt. Stand for 2 hours. Rinse under cold water then squeeze dry. Combine the courgettes, apples, onions, vinegar and raisins in a large saucepan. Bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until pulpy. Stir in the sugar and spices until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to the boil. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes or until the mixture is thick. Poor into hot sterilised jars. Seal when cold. Makes about 6 cups. APRICOT & ORANGE CHUTNEY No need to peel the apricots. 750g apricots, stoned and quartered 2 oranges, peeled and diced 1 large onion, diced

Curried Courgette Relish

Apricot and Orange Chutney

2 cups caster sugar 1/2 teaspoon each: salt, finely ground black pepper, curry powder, ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon each: chilli flakes, ground nutmeg 2 teaspoons mustard seeds 2 cups cider vinegar Combine the apricots and oranges with the other ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours or until thick. Stir occasionally, especially near the end of cooking time. Pour into hot sterilised jars and seal. Makes about 4 cups. MUM’S TOMATO CHUTNEY This recipe can be halved.

2kg ripe tomatoes 4 each: apples, large onions 3 cups each: brown sugar, malt vinegar 2 teaspoons each: salt, curry powder, whole cloves 2 dried chillies 1 cup sultanas Peel and chop the tomatoes, apples and onions. Place in a large saucepan with all the other ingredients. Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Boil for about 2–2 1/2 hours, until thick. Pour into hot, sterilised jars and seal. Makes about 8 cups.

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DEATH NOTICES

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BRANDT, Lily – Passed away suddenly on Friday, 29th January 2021. Aged 21 years. Beloved daughter of De Vet & Carien. Best sister to Jayden. A private cremation has been held. All communications to The Brandt Family, c/-, 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.

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Waipa- District Council will consider an application to close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic on Sunday, 25 April 2021 for ANZAC Day commemorations: Between 5.30am and 11.00am: • Victoria Street - between Queen Street and Alpha Street • Lake Street - between Queen Street to Alpha Street. Between 8.00am and 9.00am: • Alpha Street - between Empire Street to Lake Street • Empire Street - between Kirkwood Street and Alpha Street

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Directed by Mike Williams. SEASON: 12 – 26 June 2021 Duets tells four unconnected stories which examine relationships, love and why sometimes the people we truly need in our lives are right under our noses. DUET I – Blind Date DUET II – Secretarial Skills DUET III – The Holiday DUET IV - Bride to be All characters are between late 40s and late 50s WENDY: a little tentative and shy. JONATHAN: Nervous, talkative (at first), hopes to make a good impression but lacks selfconfidence. JANET: attractive and smart. BARRIE: very rich and accustomed to a lavish life-style. SHELLY: likes a drink and a good time. BOBBY: facing his relationship with Shelley. ANGELA: her third wedding. TOBY: Angela’s older and protective brother Auditions to be held from 1pm on Saturday 6 March at The Gaslight Theatre, 8 Alpha Street, Cambridge Audition pieces are available by request but will be available on the audition day. Everyone auditioning will be expected to read for multiple role, no character preparation is required. Enquiries to Tracey Barlow E: tjb17@students.waikato.ac.nz P: 022 0844360

LAND INFORMATION NEW ZEALAND Notice of Weed Spraying in Lake Karapiro

The application will be considered under the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974. Arrangements will be made for access by emergency vehicles during the closure, if required. Any objections to the proposal must be lodged with Waipa- District Council, in writing, before 4.00pm on Friday, 26 February 2021. Please include the nature of the objection and the grounds for it. For more information please contact Waipa- District Council on 0800 924 723 or email info@waipadc.govt.nz Garry Dyet Chief Executive

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES

Waipa- District Council will consider an application to close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic: Between 9.00am and 6.00pm • Alpha Street – between Victoria Street and Empire Street Between 10.00am and 6.00pm

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Property owners and users of Lake Karapiro, including for recreation, are advised that the herbicide diquat (Reglone) in gel form will be applied via boat and helicopter to the following sites at Lake Karapiro: • Horahora Domain • Lake Karapiro/Mercury Domain • Navigation Safety Zones 1 through to 12 The work is scheduled to begin from Monday 15th February 2021 and may continue intermittently to Friday 26th February 2021, as weather, weed and water conditions permit. Treatment will not take place during weekends or on public holidays. As a precautionary measure only, Land Information New Zealand advises users not to take water from Lake Karapiro to consume or for irrigation purposes from the vicinity of the treatment area until 24 hours after treatment has been completed. Notices will be placed at www.linz.govt.nz 24 hours prior to the planned spray dates. Warning signs will

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• Commerce Street - between Duke Street and Victoria Street

The Hazard classification for diquat is 6.1C, 6.3A, 6.9A, 8.1A, 9.1A and 9.3C.

The application will be considered under the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974.

Weed control in Lake Karapiro is supported by the Waikato Regional Council, Waipa District Council, Mercury and Land Information New Zealand. A copy of the Spray Plan can be obtained from Boffa Miskell Ltd during office hours on 0800 638 943, by writing to PO Box 110, Christchurch 8140, or emailing linz.biosecurity@ boffamiskell.co.nz.

• Alpha Street – between Dick Street and Victoria Street • Duke Street – between Anzac Street and Wilson Street • Empire Street – between Alpha Street and Victoria/Duke Streets Between 11.00am and 6.00pm • Victoria Street – between Commerce Street and Queen Street • Lake Street – between Kirkwood Street and Victoria Street on Sunday, 25 April 2021 for the Cambridge Cycling Festival. Parking restrictions will also be in place on sections of Victoria, Alpha and Dick Streets between 10.00am and 6.00pm.

Arrangements will be made for access by emergency vehicles during the closure, if required. Any objections to the proposal must be lodged with Waipa- District Council, in writing, before 4.00pm on Friday, 26 February 2021. Please include the nature of the objection and the grounds for it. For more information please contact Waipa- District Council on 0800 924 723 or email info@waipadc.govt.nz Garry Dyet Chief Executive

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PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES

Waipa- District Council will consider an application to close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic: • Kairangi Road – between Norwegian Road and the southern end of Robinson Road • Robinson Road – full length between 9.00am and 5.00pm on Sunday, 2 May 2021, for the Hamilton Car Club Kairangi Loop Bent Sprint. Traffic will be able to move on Hewson, Griggs, Rahiri and Dillon Roads, but will not be able to exit on to Kairangi Road during this time. The application will be considered under the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974. Arrangements will be made for access by emergency vehicles during the closure, if required. Any objections to the proposal must be lodged with WaipaDistrict Council, in writing, before 4.00pm on Friday, 26 February 2021. Please include the nature of the objection and the grounds for it. For more information please contact Waipa- District Council on 0800 924 723 or email info@waipadc.govt.nz Garry Dyet Chief Executive

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Cambridge Town Hall Community Trust Founding Trustees

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Six to eight founding trustees who are passionate about the Town Hall will bring governance skills to this new Trust. Trustees need to be able to think strategically, to read and understand financial reports and budgets, and to govern a charitable trust effectively. It would also be an advantage to bring to the Trust skills, networks and experience in one or more of the following areas: performing and visual arts, venue and event management, capital fundraising, capital project development, community engagement, compliance and risk management, accounting and finance, law, communications, and working with local government.

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Public Notice of Summary of Decisions Requested for Proposed Plan Changes 15, 16 and 18

Clause 7 of Schedule 1, Resource Management Act 1991 Waipa- District Council gives notice of the summary of decisions requested on Proposed Plan Changes 15, 16 and 18 to the WaipaDistrict Plan under the Resource Management Act 1991. Further submissions are now invited. The summary of decisions requested and submissions received on Proposed Plan Changes 15, 16 and 18 may be viewed at: • Online at www.waipadc.govt.nz/planchanges • Waipa- District Council offices in Te Awamutu and Cambridge • Waipa- District Council public libraries in Te Awamutu and Cambridge Making a further submission: Any person listed below may make a further submission, using the prescribed form available online or from one of the above places. The following persons may make a further submission: • Any person representing a relevant aspect of the public interest; • Any person that has an interest in a proposed plan change greater than the interest that the general public has; • The Waipa- District Council itself. A further submission must be limited to a matter of support or opposition to the relevant submission made on a proposed plan change. Submitting further submissions: You may submit a further submission by sending a written or electronic submission to Waipa- District Council by one of the following methods: • Download a submission form at www.waipadc.govt.nz/ planchanges • Deliver to Waipa- District Council, 101 Bank Street Te Awamutu OR 23 Wilson Street, Cambridge • Email to: districtplan@waipadc.govt.nz • Post to: Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu 3840 A copy of your submission is also required to be sent to the original submitter not later than 5 working days after lodging your ‘further submission’ with the Waipa District Council (Clause 8A, Schedule 1). Further submissions must be lodged by no later than 26 February 2021 which is 10 working days after the day on which public notice is given. Garry Dyet Chief Executive

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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2021

MOVIES

TO LET

LIDO CINEMA

LARGE, one bedroom, renovated flat with mezzanine floor with carport. Close to CBD. Grounds maintained. No smokers, no pets. $350.00 per week. Ph 021 614 574

PUBLIC NOTICES

Centre Place

Ph: 838-9010

lidocinema.co.nz

SUMMERLAND

(PG)

SATURDAY: 10.45AM, 3.25PM, 5.30PM SUNDAY: 10.45AM, 1.10PM, 3.25PM

RENTALS AVAILABLE

ADVERTISING TERMS OF TRADE

Advertising Deadlines (Run of Paper): Advertising booking deadline for is one week prior to publication day. Copy deadline for ad-make up is 5pm Friday prior to publication day. Advertiser is responsible to advise us of any copy changes before 5pm Monday prior to publication day. Advertising supplied in completed form, deadline is Tuesday midday prior to publication day. Public holiday weeks, deadlines move forward on working day. Cancellation deadline week prior to publication. If cancellations are received after the booking deadline then full charge applies. Advertising setting is free for use in Good Local Media Ltd publications only. If used elsewhere charges will apply, pricing available on request. Advertising space only is purchased, and all copy made up by Good Local Media Ltd remains the property of Good Local Media Ltd. If supplied ready to print, copy is owned by the advertiser. Publication day is Thursday for urban deliveries and Friday morning for rural deliveries. Specifications: For supplied adverts: PDF/X – 4 spec, fonts pathed or embedded, text 100% black. Photos & logos – high resolution jpg (300dpi). All files to be large. Colours to be CMYK not RGB. Photos should be colour corrected with a total ink level of approximately 220%. Rate card: Rates are based over a 12-month period starting from the date the first ad publishes. Rate bracket e.g. 6 insertions, 12 insertions etc. chosen allows ad sizes to vary within the rate bracket. If the number of insertions chosen is not met then a bulk charge will be applied at the end/cancellation of your schedule based on correct rate reflective of the number of ads published e.g. if you have chosen the 12 insertion rate and only publish 6 insertions, the bulk charge will be the difference in price between the 6 insertion rate and 12 insertion rate multiplied by the number of ads published. You pay the rate reflective of the number of ads you actually publish. Invoicing and Payments: For advertisers on a regular schedule invoices will be sent at the end of the month and payment is due by the 20th of the following month, otherwise payment is required by end of day Tuesday in advance of publishing. Accounts in arrears +60 days may be subject to a $95 + GST late payment fee per month. Advertiser is responsible for all debt collection fees. Cancellation deadline is one week prior to publication. By confirming and placing advertising in Good Local Media Ltd publications you are agreeing to our terms and conditions of trade. Limitation of Liability: Good Local Media Limited (including its employees, contractors, officers, or agents) shall not be liable for a failure or breach arising from anything beyond their reasonable control e.g. an act of God, fire, earthquake, strike, explosion, or electrical supply failure, unavoidable accident or machine breakdown; and shall not be liable in tort, contract, or otherwise for loss of any kind (whether indirect loss, loss of profits, or consequential loss) to the Advertiser or any other person.

MOVIES

CAMBRIDGE

(R16)

ALPHA 4 beds, 2 lvgs, 3 bths, 3 gges ��$900pw

SAT: 11.40AM, 5.05PM ~ SUN: 1.30, 4.10PM

PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN

BRUNTWOOD 4 beds, 2 lvgs, 2 bths, 2 gges ��$760pw

SATURDAY: 7.30PM

PRINCES 4 beds, 1 lvgs, 2 bths, 2 gges ��$750pw WATKINS 4 beds, 2 lvgs, 2 bths, 2 gges ��$655pw LAMB 3 beds + outside room, 1 bth, carport + garage ��$570pw WILLIAMS 2 beds, 1 lvg, 1 bth, 1 gge ��$470pw TIAKI WAY 2 beds, 1 lvg, 1 bth, 1 gge��$460pw TAANE 1 bed furnished, 2 carparks, incl water & power ��$370pw

the dry

(M)

SAT: 1.00, 7.45PM ~ SUN: 5.40PM

HIGH GROUND

MINARI

PUTARURU

PENGUIN BLOOM

ANOTHER ROUND (M)

WE COVER THE GREATER WAIPA WAIKATO AREAS

A.R.S Property Management

57B Alpha Street Cambridge - Office: 07 823 29 29

(PG)

SAT: 3.45PM ~ SUN: 1.50PM

RUSSEL TERRACE 3 beds ,1 lvg, 1 bth, 1�5 size gge ��$470pw

Feel free to phone or come in and have a chat with Karen 021 595 571, Sheree 021 425 450, Haiyan 021 554 747 and Gaylene 021 041 7044

(PG)

SATURDAY: 11.00AM, 5.50PM SUNDAY: 11.25AM, 3.50PM

KAY 4 beds, 1 lvg, 2 bths, 1 gge ��$660pw

BLACKBURN 3 beds, 1 lvg, 2 bths, 1 gge ��$520pw

(R16)

SAT: 2.45PM ~ SUN: 6.35PM A CALL TO SPY(M) SUN: 11.00AM

HAMILTON

LITTLER 3 beds, 1 lvg, 3 bths, 1 gge ��$535pw

(R18)

SAT: 1:20PM, 8.10PM SUN: 6.10PM

Missed Cambridge News Delivery? LET US KNOW

PMs: Karen 021 595 571, Sheree 021 425 450, Haiyan 021 554 747, Gaylene 021 041 7044

PHONE 07 827 0005

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(ACCOMMODATION RENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD)

OPEN HOMES

THEATRE OF DISTINCTION

THE CROODS: A NEW AGE PG 4th Month. SAT 4:30, SUN 1:30 _______________________________ NEVER TOO LATE PG SAT 4:00, SUN 3:30 _______________________________ A CALL TO SPY M SUN 3:25 _______________________________ THE DRY M FRI 7:20, SAT 6:10, SUN 5:40 _______________________________ PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN R18 4 Golden Globe Award Nominations Including Best Motion Picture: Drama. FRI 7:25, SAT 6:45, SUN 5:55 _______________________________ RAMS PG 5th Month. SAT 1:40, SUN 1:10 _______________________________ PENGUIN BLOOM PG THU & FRI 7:10, SAT 2:10 & 4:20, SUN 1:40 & 3:50, WED 6:10 _______________________________ THE MARKSMAN R13 THU 7:20, FRI 7:30, SAT 2:00 & 6:35, SUN 1:15 & 6:05, WED 6:20 _______________________________ SUMMERLAND M THU 7:30, SAT 4:10, SUN 3:40, WED (SHOPPERS’) 10:00 & 6:30 _______________________________ SHADOW IN THE CLOUD R13 SAT 2:20 & 6:15, SUN 5:50 _______________________________ FROM THE VINE M THU 7:25, SAT 4:15, SUN 4:00, WED (SHOPPERS’) 10:20 & 6:25 _______________________________ MINARI PG THU & FRI 7:00, SAT 1:30 & 6:00, SUN 1:00 & 5:30, WED (SHOPPERS’) 10:00 & 6:00 _______________________________ BOSS LEVEL R16 STARTS FEB 25 _______________________________ Every Wednesday Shoppers’ Morning and Home Early Evening Sessions

MOVIES

CAMBRIDGE OPEN HOMES BAYLEYS CAMBRIDGE

LUGTONS

Sunday 14 February

Saturday 13 February

7/14 Thornton Road

Auction

2.00-2.30pm

5 Walter Court

Auction

2.00-2.45pm

4B Ngaio Crescent

Auction

1.00-2.00pm

CAMBRIDGE REAL ESTATE

4B Ngaio Crescent

Auction

Deadline Sale

5.15-6.00pm

8 Williams Street

Auction

12.30-1.30pm

PBN

11.00-11.30am

Auction

11.00-11.45am

45 Byron Street

PBN

12.00-12.30pm

6B Dick Street

PBN

12.15-12.45pm

58 Hamilton Road

PBN

12.30-1.15pm

53 Hydro Road

Auction

12.30-1.30pm

2A Victoria Street

PBN

12.45-1.15pm

2/17 Pope Terrace

PBN

1.00-1.30pm

132 Tennyson Street

Deadline Sale

1.00-2.00pm

3 Richards Street

PBN

1.30-2.00pm

HARCOURTS Sunday 14 February 15B Bryce Street

Auction

19a Alpers Ridge

PBN

204/34 Lake Street

1 hr 51 mins

HIGH GROUND (R16) Colette (M) 2 hrs 6 mins

LJ HOOKER CAMBRIDGE

Sunday 14 February 1150A Victoria Road

11.00am

AAMMOITE Dog's Way(R16) Home (PG)

Saturday 13 February 53 Hydro Road

14 Mar

1.00-2.00pm

Thursday 11 February 132 Tennyson Street

Thu, Thu, 11 Feb

FILM NAME Film

Sunday 14 February

Auction

12:30-1:00pm 1:30-2:00pm 3.00-3.30pm

Sunday 14 February 74 Arnold Street

PBN

12.00-12.30pm

40 King Street

PBN

1.00-1.30pm

MORE RE

2 Brooke Street

Deadline Sale

1.00-1.30pm

20 Ruru Street

Deadline Sale

2.00-2.30pm

Sunday 14 February 30 Williamson St

Deadline Sale

11.00-11.45am

5b Alpers Ridge

$869,000

12.00-12.30pm

6 Bryce St

Deadline Sale

12.15-1.00pm

2 Brooke St

Deadline Sale

1.00-1.30pm

20 Ruru St

Deadline Sale

2.00-2.30pm

11.15am 3.45pm 3.40pm

3.45pm 8.15pm

1.30pm 3.40pm

3.35pm 6.15pm

1.35pm 6.00pm

1.30pm

1.30pm 6.15pm 3.50pm

1.30pm 6.15pm 1.35pm

11.20am 8.30pm 1.15pm

1.45pm 6.15pm 3.20pm

6.20pm

8.20pm

6.00pm

8.30pm

8.15pm

4.00pm

3.15pm 8.00pm

11.15am 5.30pm

3.45pm 6.15pm 1.30pm 8.30pm

3.20pm

3.30pm

1.30pm

3.30pm

11.15am 6.00pm

3.50pm

11.15am 5.30pm

3.50pm

5.45pm

3.50pm

2 hrs 15 mins

PIXIE (R16)

1.15pm 6.00pm

1.30pm 8.00pm

Stan & Ollie (M) (PG) 1SUMMERLAND hr 53 mins

4.10pm 11.30am 6.15pm 8.00pm

4.00pm 1.30pm 6.00pm

1.30pm 6.10pm 8.30pm

Swimming With Men(TBA) (M) THE MARKSMAN

11.00am 8.30pm 5.50pm

1.00pm 5.50pm

11.15am 5.45pm

3.30pm 8.15pm

11.00am 6.25pm 4.00pm 8.40pm 3.30pm 8.15pm

3.50pm

The Guilty (M) 1 hr 40 mins WILD MOUNTAIN THYME (M)

Cambridge

It’s time for More for you

3.45pm 1.30pm

1.20pm

1.45pm 8.00pm 1.50pm

THE NEST (M)

20 Mar

3.45pm 8.15pm

1.10pm

1 hr 52 mins

19 Mar

3.30pm 8.15pm

4.10pm

1.45pm

4.10pm 1.30pm

11.00am 8.10pm

6.00pm 3.45pm

12.45pm 5.50pm

3.50pm

1.45pm 8.00pm 1.40pm 4.15pm

1.40pm 5.45pm 8.30pm 3.45pm

11.30am 6.15pm

11.30am 8.30pm 5.50pm

11.00am 6.00pm

11.30am 1.40pm

1.15pm 6.40pm 11.15am

8.30pm

8.45pm 3.40pm

www.tivolicinema.co.nz

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

Launch Special

11.00am 11.15am 6.00pm

17 Mar

11.00am 11.30am 6.00pm

MAVERICK MODIGLIANI (E) Green Book (M) 2 hrs 25 mins

PENGUIN BLOOM (PG) If Beale Street Could Talk (M)

Wed, Wed, 17 Feb

1.00pm

2 hrs 16 mins

2 hrs 20 mins

Saturday 13 February

Tue, Tue, 16 Feb

11.30am 5.45pm 1.10pm

1.30pm

1.00pm

16 Mar

Sun, Sun, 14 Feb

6.15pm 8.00pm

6.15pm 1.30pm 8.15pm

MINARI (TBA) Hotel Mumbai (M)

15 Mar

Sat, Sat, 13 Feb

11.30am 6.00pm 3.45pm 8.30pm

LOVE, WEDDINGS & OTHER Destroyer (M)(M) DISASTERS

Fri, Fri, 12 Feb

Bookings 823 5064 – 32 Lake Street, Cambridge

4.00pm 8.00pm

1.05pm 8.15pm 2.30pm 1.30pm

12.30pm 4.30pm 11.25am 6.15pm

6.40pm 3.40pm

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