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Even as the awards keep coming, Cambridge’s fire chief Don Gerrand remains the smiling, humble man he is known to be. He has ‘lived and breathed’ the Cambridge Fire Brigade for more than 50 years … a man who is always ‘on’, ready to answer the siren whenever it sounds. Hundreds of people owe much to him for that dedication to service and community, yet the primary nomination for his Cambridge News’ Person of the Year title came from his inner sanctum – from within the family who are at the heart of what he does and why he does it. His appreciative sister-in-law Faye Bax referenced the ‘support in another direction’ that Don has shown recently as Jocelyn, his wife of 53 years, recovers from a major stroke that came out of the blue about eight weeks ago. There have been Cambridge News’ Person of the Year for 2021, Don Gerrand, holding up just one daily visits to Waikato of several prestigious awards he has won over the years.
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This easy boardwalk loop includes a wooden viewing platform perched among towering kahikatea – ideal for the kids to clamber up and create forest echoes. Don’t miss peering into the small stream to spot freshwater crayfish/kōura. Information: Allow 45 min for the loop walk. The boardwalk is suitable for buggies, but you’ll need to negotiate a tight entranceway and a relatively steep grassed slope beforehand. Dogs on leads. Getting there: Off SH3 between Hamilton and Te Awamutu, turn onto Ngāroto Road. Jurassic Forest Loop | Ōhaupō This hidden gem has it all: a grassy meadow for picnicking, engaging activities for kids, an ancient peat lake and wizened root buttresses looming out of the ground. Surrounded by predator-proof fencing, this enclosure is a fun adventure with a mixture of well-graded paths, boardwalks, and dirt trails. Information: Allow 60 min to complete. Walking only. No dogs allowed. Getting there: The entrance is 4km south of Ōhaupō between Sowerby and Jary Road. Left-hand turn only. Morrinsville River Walk | Morrinsville
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Winding its way along the banks of Waitakaruru Stream, this forested valley has plenty of waterfalls, flat rock formations for clambering over and a real feeling that city life is miles away. The undulating path meanders beneath stands of mature natives so leave the buggy at home and pop little ones into a backpack for this adventure. Information: Allow 60 to 90 min to explore.
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Not suitable for buggies. Dogs on leads. Getting there: Two entrances: from the Morrinsville Recreation Grounds or Studholme Street. Arapuni Suspension Bridge | Arapuni Dangling over the surging Waikato River, this mammoth suspension bridge provides an impressive bird’s eye view of Arapuni Dam and tests the family’s mettle for heights! The nearby short loop takes in the highlights of Arapuni and is perfect for buggies. Information: Allow 45 min to complete the 2km loop. Suitable for buggies and bikes. Dogs on leads. Getting there: Park in Arapuni Village and follow the signs to the suspension bridge. Te Otamanui Lagoon and Walkway | Te Kōwhai This apocalyptic landscape has hundreds of trees perched in a sprawling lagoon. Time your visit right, and you’ll stroll past flowering kōwhai flanking the trail. The two-kilometre-long lagoon was an important food source of tuna and kākahi (freshwater mussels) for Māori, and an impressive effort by locals is restoring the lagoon’s ecosystem. Information: Allow 60 min return. Suitable for buggies and bikes. Dogs on leads. Getting there: Parking is available opposite Te Kōwhai School on Horotiu Road near the Tennis Club. The trail entrance is 50m south on the right. Kauri Tree Loop | Ngāruawāhia
Stroll through native bush to a grove of kauri – including one of the biggest of its kind in the Waikato. And, if little legs still have some energy, continue up the steps - there’s plenty - to the scenic lookout with panoramic views of the Waikato River snaking north. Information: Allow 70 min for the full loop, or about 30 min return to the kauri grove. Getting there: 11km north of Ngāruawāhia from the end of Parker Road off Hakarimata Road. Hakarimata Glow-worms | Ngāruawāhia Bring the kids and torch to discover a glowworm grotto beside a forest waterfall just north of Hamilton. The path follows Mangarata Stream to a small grotto next to a waterfall flowing over a dam. Youngsters will be delighted by the hundreds of bright lights that appear at dusk. Information: Allow 15 min one-way to the waterfall. Walking only. No dogs. Getting there: The trail starts from Brownlee
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Well-hidden from the road, this reserve has a fantastic network of boardwalks beside the Mangaone Stream. It was a neglected wasteland for decades until local resident Leo Koppens spearheaded the impressive task of restoring this lowland swamp forest. There is a steep incline at the beginning of the path, but kids will enjoy tearing around on the boardwalk to the viewing platform once negotiated. Information: Allow 60 min. Suitable for walking. Dogs on leads. Getting there: Limited parking directly opposite entrance to Woodcock Road, Tamahere. Mangakara Nature Walk | Pirongia Forest This is an accessible adventure for little kids with lots of places to rest and peer up at the towering trees. Bring some snacks to enjoy at the picnic spot beside the forest stream. Signs along the way match a Department of Conservation factsheet which can be downloaded from doc.govt.nz Information: Allow 60 min for the loop. More for exploring the stream. Walking only. No dogs. Getting there: Grey Road, Pirongia Forest Park. Hammond Park | Hamilton
Kids will enjoy tearing along the boardwalk perched between cliff faces as the Waikato River surges past. Luckily when settlers arrived in the Waikato, this terrace was too challenging to clear and today remains a rich forest remnant. A beach at the beginning of the walk makes an excellent picnic spot. Information: Allow 30 min return. Suitable for buggies, wheelchairs and bikes. Dogs on leads. Getting there: Easy access is from Malcolm Street, Riverlea. Photos supplied by Outdoor Kid
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ASB has donated $2500 to the Kids In Need Waikato organisation. Cambridge branch Advice Centre Manager Jan Chinn said the bank has been involved with the charity since its inception. “We also donated $2500 to Hamilton based charity The Cake Detective, a charity who make amazing birthday cakes for children in care and both these charities work closely together,” Jan said.
Hall for all
Cambridge Senior Citizens say it will continue to hire out its hall in Milicich Place irrespective of people’s vaccination status. Secretarytreasurer Nicky Booth said groups could decide on their door entry criteria as they see fit. Booth said the committee made the decision because discrimination and segregation were not values that Senior Citizens Cambridge was promoting.
Lighting the way
Destination Cambridge reports the following address are worth a look to see Christmas lights - Goldsmith St, 46 Norfolk Drive, Southey Street, 118 Thornton Rd, 25 Carlyle St, 22 Richmond St, 26 Moore St, 47 and 49 Kingdon St, 92 Scott St, 802a Rukuhia Rd, Ihimaera Terrace, 291 Roto-o-rangi Rd.
Dog rules
Waikato District Council is looking at limiting the number of dogs residents can own in rural areas to two though that would not apply to working dogs. As part of a review of the Dog Control Bylaw and policy the council is also considering options for a dog exercise area at Tamahere.
On the road
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency work sites will close until January 5 to leave the roads clear for holiday traffic, but there may still be temporary speed limits and road cones at some work sites or where there has been recent road resurfacing.
Home of cycling no more? By Mary Anne Gill
The ‘Home of Cycling’ tag worth millions of dollars to the Waipā district economy is in danger of being taken away by an independent inquiry tasked with reviewing the sport’s future. As part of the Cycling New Zealand and High Performance Sport New Zealand probe, the fourperson panel is to look at whether the high performance programmes, which require elite athletes to be in Cambridge for most of the year, should continue. The results of the inquiry will not be known until early next year but already Cycling New Zealand has announced the closure of four regional development hubs in Invercargill, Christchurch, Auckland and Cambridge. The hubs, which will close in March, have helped develop the talents of many promising cyclists over the years. Prior to that, the embattled Cycling New Zealand also lost its principal sponsor
Junior cyclists ready to start a race at Karāpiro two years ago. Photo: Mary Anne Gill.
Architectural Profiles Limited (APL) – owners of Vantage – founded by Cambridge rich lister Mitchell Plaw and Avanti, naming rights sponsor of the Velodrome in Cambridge. Cyclists from throughout the Waipā district, including those from Te Awamutu and Cambridge cycle clubs, have all benefitted from the top competition on offer from having New Zealand’s top cyclists on tap for nearly a decade. So too has the Waipā economy. Deputy mayor Liz
Stolwyk said the decisions Cycling New Zealand must make are never easy ones. “As the home of champions and cycling we have been very proud to be able to host the development hub in Cambridge that offers so many opportunities to our younger cyclists coming through. “As a council we will continue to support cycling in our district and hope we can continue to develop our young talent.” Economic reports, which includes data from
eftpos card and credit card transactions, show a significant increase in spending in the district when major events like cycling championships are on. Cyclists training in Waipā are major users of rental housing. The Cycling New Zealand inquiry will address areas of welfare for those involved with its cycling programmes. It follows the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore who moved from Christchurch to Cambridge in 2015 when she was 18 to train with the national cycling team. Her death in Cambridge on August 9 has been referred to the coroner. Hours before she posted on Instagram about the pressures of highperformance sport. The following month, Cycling New Zealand and High Performance Sport New Zealand appointed an independent panel to look at support offered to athletes with an emphasis on career progression including induction, selection
criteria and exit from the programme; the impact of High Performance Sport NZ funding in cycling and whether having a centralised training hub in Cambridge is beneficial. In July 2010, Sport & Recreation NZ (Sparc) announced that it would run a tender process for the development of the National Cycling Centre of Excellence that would expand highperformance cycling outcomes, increase awareness of and participation in cycling disciplines within the community, and nurture increased levels of highperformance cycling talent. Sparc specified that as well as a world-class velodrome, the centre would also need to have ready access to world-class training and competition facilities for road, mountain bike, and BMX, alongside accessible community facilities. Waikato Bay of Plenty was the successful tenderer and The Velodrome alongside St Peter’s School in Cambridge opened in February 2014.
Resthaven development poised to start A new multi-stage development at Cambridge Resthaven is one step closer with building consent granted by Waipā District Council. The four-storey development at Cambridge Resthaven in Vogel St will comprise 77 apartments, a café, shop, library and recreational areas. The studio, one and twobedroom apartments will be situated around a central courtyard and gardens, and first-floor apartments will have a balcony. The first stage, incorporating 33 apartments and a shop, is scheduled for completion in 2023. The intention is to provide an environment where residents live as they would in their own home, supported as their needs change and effectively removing the ‘institutionalised’ aspect of traditional resthome care. Cambridge Resthaven CEO David Hall said the traditional model of resthome care no longer suits everyone. “People want other options for their retirement years, including being able to live as independently
as possible, but with help at hand. We know one size doesn’t fit all, and with supported living apartments we can offer greater choice for people in Cambridge.” The apartments will be purchased on an Occupational Right Agreement (ORA) basis, featuring Resthaven’s inbuilt shared capital gain philosophy. Residents will be able to select from three support packages. Mr Hall said current residents will be able to remain during the development, and rooms at Resthaven on Burns Care Centre in Leamington will continue to be offered. Cambridge Resthaven differs from most retirement villages in that it is a community-focused charitable trust that channels its income into supporting community needs while ensuring it offers a wide range of options. The new development comes as Cambridge Resthaven marks its 50th year. Mr Hall said the build would future-proof the organisation and ensure it remained relevant. “We are developing the oldest
part of the Resthaven complex. It is the original building that was completed 50 years ago,” he said. “The naming of our buildings will reflect our history, and the first building in stage one will be
named in recognition of the Hanlin sisters whose generous bequest was instrumental in establishing Cambridge Resthaven 50 years ago.” Work on the new development will start in the new year.
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New sharing shed christened A grand time
Brent Mangos and his grandson Blake. Opening the new sharing shed are Lions Club members Graham Mayall and Graeme Surgenor, and Cambridge Community Garden co-ordinator Alison Hucke.
A new Cambridge Community Garden sharing shed in Vogel St, built by the Cambridge Lions and opened on Sunday, has been described as a ‘wonderful facility’ for the town. The official christening of the new, insulated shed formed part of the Community Garden’s annual Christmas dig of new potatoes and harvesting of vegetables. The gathering was attended by organisers, volunteers, Lions Club members and onlookers and was followed by a sausage sizzle and drinks. A special cylinder to receive donations was cemented in place
during the ceremony. Alison Hucke, chair and coordinator of the Cambridge Community Garden for the past four years, said the shed would be open to anyone wanting to help in the garden, and to those who wanted to either swap produce or leave a donation. Apart from fresh produce, she said tinned or packet goods, preserves and wrapped home backing would be welcome – no meat or dairy products. More detailed instructions are noted inside the shed. The Lions Club members involved in the project were Graeme Surgenor, Graham Mayall and Ian Crabb. The
Lions Club donated the materials and labour for the build. Just before cutting the ribbon Graeme Surgenor said the community project had been about a year in the making and lockdowns created supply issues. He said signs had been donated by Grumpy’s Sign Shop, and Cambridge Roofing helped with the provision of iron and flashing. “The shed has been positioned to ensure the produce doesn’t get the full afternoon sun,” he said. “This will benefit the Cambridge community … it’s a wonderful facility that will benefit everyone.”
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Cambridge is always a special place for champion trainer and driver Brent Mangos but last week capped it all. He celebrated the opening of the Auckland-Waikato border with two wins at the Cambridge Raceway last week and then two days later, on Saturday, he was back for his grandson Blake’s first birthday. Sandwiched in between at Auckland’s Alexandra Park was a group one victory guiding filly Bettor Twist to her 14th win from 23 starts. But his daughter Angela Jones said those wins at the track came in second place behind Blake’s celebrations. Mangos, 58, based in Pukekohe, is a member of an elite driver/trainer club. He has had 1530 wins behind the sulky since his debut in the 1982 season – the 14th best of all time – and 411 as a trainer, 62 of them in partnership with Hayden Cullen. Jones is the branch manager at Cambridge Real Estate.
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A legal fighting fund to challenge Waipā District Council’s decision to require passports for public venues has raised more than $6000 towards the $10,500 it needs to go to court. Nina Parker, the Cambridge woman who launched the appeal and is behind a representative legal action, says she had received an overwhelming response from both vaccinated and unvaccinated people. “This decision does not represent how they want Waipā to move forward,” she said. But Waipā chief executive Garry Dyet is adamant he has made
the right decision as he could not get assurances he could keep the district’s services going if staff themselves got Covid. Visitors 12 years and older must present their My Vaccine Pass for entry to Te Awamutu and Cambridge libraries, Te Awamutu Museum, council buildings including front counters and meeting spaces, council-managed community halls and council dog control facilities. Dyet said he made the decision to protect frontline staff and vulnerable members of the community. Neighbouring councils in Hamilton and Ōtorohanga made
similar decisions but MatamataPiako will not enforce vaccine passes for access to its facilities, except at the Te Aroha Mineral Spas. Dyet said library, museum and rates related online services would continue at Waipā. The biggest impact of the vaccine pass requirement would be at swimming pools in Cambridge and Te Awamutu. Someone with a vaccine pass would have to accompany children under 12. Parker said two main groups had emerged from the vaccine pass requirement. The first was families with young children who attend swimming
lessons and who do not have access to a fully vaccinated person who the child is comfortable with. The second was home-schooling or community groups who use libraries and halls as key access points for education. “To think we would get everything right through this, without mistakes to me, is not a reasonable expectation. “But when an error is made, each of us has a societal duty to stand and raise the appropriate questions and debates. This is what I have done, and I would like to thank the numerous calls, emails and messages I have had in support of this,” said Parker.
A long-standing dispute between private landowners and Waipā District Council over access to Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari looks set for a resolution before Christmas. The News understands the Māori Land Court was to release its decision this week, three years after the council closed off the accessway through Hicks Road. The first 850 metres or so of the walk from Hicks Road had been along a private driveway and across private farmland. Visitors have instead been using the Tari Road entrance and those using the Summit Track return to Tari Road for access off the mountain. Maungatautari (Maungatautari Ecological Island Reserve) is the largest ecological ‘island’ on mainland New Zealand. It is a haven for native wildlife and plants such as kiwi, kokako (wattlebird), tuatara and more, with a range of great walking and hiking tracks. The maunga is surrounded by 47kms of predator proof fence enclosing 3400 hectares of Mt Maungatautari, which keeps out mammalian predators so that native bird populations, trees and ferns are able to flourish uninhibited.
Intersection Improvements at Piarere Construction planned to replace the existing State Highway 1 and State Highway 29 T-intersection at Piarere with a roundabout will make a significant improvement to road safety. Waka Kotahi has lodged resource consent applications and notices for requirement for alterations to designations for construction of the roundabout with Waikato Regional, Matamata-Piako and South Waikato District Councils. The Councils manage the public notification process including receiving written submissions. Submissions opened 1 December and close 9 February 2022. To make a submission, visit: www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/nzta-app143644 On Tuesday 25 January from 3-6pm 2022 outside the BNZ, Victoria Street Cambridge, members of the project team will be available to discuss the project and consenting process. All welcome.
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Christmas messages from our Rev Julian Perkins Interim priestin-charge Greetings from all at St Andrew’s Cambridge (the white church on the corner). We wish you joy, peace, and more than a rest as we end this interesting year with no sign of an end to our interesting times. Many are exhausted, so please give yourselves permission to have a low-key Christmas. We are putting on all our usual Christmas services, join us if you can. But the most important thing is our presence with one another, look out for those who may be alone and take time to experience the real joy of being together, with a dash of patience for those who will find even that hard after a tough year. May the joy of the angels, the eagerness of the shepherds, the perseverance of the wise men, the obedience of Joseph and Mary, and the peace of the Christ-child be yours this Christmas.
Jeremy Lind Lead Pastor, Raleigh St Christian Centre Wishing everyone a rejuvenating time over Christmas after a draining year. At Christmas we remember the gift of Jesus bringing a message of hope to a weary world. The message does not say, ‘we can fix things if we try hard enough.’ or, ‘everything is just going to get worse.’ The message of
Christianity is, instead, “this world has lost its way and we can’t save ourselves. Things can be very dark — nevertheless, there is hope.” The Bible says about Christ’s arrival “on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” It doesn’t say from the world a light has sprung, but upon the world a light has dawned. The light (Jesus) has come from outside. CS Lewis wrote “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” May you know the hope found in Jesus this Christmas. Dave Firth Pastor, Kaipaki Church At Kaipaki Church these last few months we have been teaching through the Book of Acts and seeing how Christianity spread around the world 2000 years ago. The Good News that trusting in Jesus
saves us from sin and death, seemed to be an infectious truth that people were desperate to hear. I wonder if today we are ready for such truth. Could Jesus be the cure I’ve been searching for? The one who gives purpose and meaning to my life? Well, the Bible says yes – that’s exactly who Jesus is. ‘For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.’ (John 3:16) If you’re hurt or struggling with life, sick and tired of difficulties, perhaps it’s time to reach out to the One who claims to be ‘enough’ for all our needs. What have you got to lose? Have a blessed Christmas. Murray Smith Senior Leader, Bridges Church God’s plan to reveal His love for humanity began with angels bursting on the scene heralding wonderful news. Mary, a young unmarried Jewish girl, encountered one in the most startling way. She was chosen to supernaturally conceive a baby boy. Her bewildered fiancé, Joseph, needed an angel’s re-assurance that this was good news and that his bride to be had not been unfaithful. This was no ordinary Child, perfectly human yet fully divine, He came to earth…Jesus, the express image of God. Angels directed rough shepherds to the overcrowded town of Bethlehem. Wise men followed a star… together in an animal
shelter they worshipped this newborn King in wonder. A government census meant the bustling town had neither recognition nor space for Christ’s presence - the manger had to do. It’s the same in modern times… celebrating Christmas without Christ. Remember the reason for the season and enjoy a safe, happy break!
Werner Schreiber Cambridge Baptist Church A Christmas wish for our community from Cambridge Baptist Church. In Isaiah 64:1 the prophet voices the cry of a nation: ‘O that you would rend the heavens and come down...’ Perhaps this year of restrictions, isolation and other Covid-19 related frustrations and loss has caused many of us to echo these same words. God’s answer is what we celebrate at Christmas. As we wrestle with life’s difficulties and pain, His answer is: “Yes, I have come down.” As we read in Matthew 1:23 ‘The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). May you, this Christmas time, discover Him who loves you so much that He ‘rend the heavens and came down’ to heal, restore, forgive and fill us with His life which is light and hope and peace for our souls.
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Jeff Parker Pastor at Elim Church Centre, Cambridge When I think of Christmas I think of hope. Jesus was born that first Christmas day and He came with purpose. He came to be the hope of the world and make the way for each of us to be reconciled to relationship with God. He brought the hope of experiencing the love of God. He brought the hope of forgiveness from all that would separate us from God. He brought the hope of God intervening in our daily lives. He brought the hope of eternal life beyond this life. That’s a lot for one small baby born on Christmas day, but this was no ordinary baby. As we finish out a challenging year, know that hope is available for you and your future. It comes as we put our trust in the One who came to give us hope. So I pray you have a blessed and hope filled Christmas. Father Leonard Danvers Parish Priest St. Peter’s Cambridge Recently I encountered a young boy sitting, leafing through the colourful pages of one of the numerous flyers that fill our mailboxes at this time of the year. I asked: are you looking for what you’ll be getting for Christmas? The young lad looked up and replied: I wish! That got me thinking about what our wishes might be during this wonderful season.
Christmas is first and foremost the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ our Saviour. His birth was the supreme gift of God, to His family here on earth. For we read in John’s Gospel 3:16: Yes, God loved the world so much, that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him, may not be lost, but may have eternal life. My wish is that parents everywhere would teach their children the deeper meaning of Christmas - to know Jesus and make him the centre of their lives. We may know Him through prayer, by serving one another, by forgiving others and by doing good. Jesus taught us to look beyond immediate gratification of wants and wishes, to that which brings peace for the soul in this life and eternal joy in the next. (Matthew 6:1921) At Christmas we give gifts to one another in humble imitation of the gift God gave us - the gift of His only Son. There are many gifts that we can give to others, such as the gift of time, friendship, encouragement, understanding, forgiveness and gratitude. Jesus tells us that whatever the gift, we should give it to the person with the greatest need and expect nothing in return. The best gift ever offered was the gift that God gave when He sent Jesus to our world. It is the best gift because it is so many gifts in one. May you and your loved ones know some of these gifts this Christmas.
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However, I’m so pleased that we pulled through. While there have been many challenges, there have also been opportunities to gain from lessons learnt. I’m proud of our work together to help families and businesses understand the various alert levels and traffic light rules. I look forward to a break with my family and a reset in preparation for a busy next year. This includes a constituent clinic in February and Friendly Forum in March, details at www.louiseupston. co.nz/events. My Cambridge Electorate Office will physically close for the Christmas and New Year break on 17 December 2021.
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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 22, 2021
Eve ticks the boxes By Steph Bell-Jenkins
Rising Cambridge cricket star Eve Wolland has been selected to train with the Northern Districts women’s team. It’s a dream shot for the 15-year-old Cambridge High School student, who received the news from coach Joanne Broadbent. “I was really, really honoured and quite amazed; I’m still a bit shocked that I got that call,” she said. Broadbent said with nine players missing from her Northern Brave squad of 20 due to injury, international duty and Covid-19 travel restrictions, Wolland and two other ND U19 academy players – Naomi Matthews and Tash Wakelin – had stepped up to fill the gaps. The trio travelled to Levin for the Brave’s first two
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clashes against the Central Hinds in late November as the side kicked off its Hallyburton Johnstone Shield campaign in the national women’s 50-over competition. Wolland, who has been on the bench so far, has been training with the squad once a week. “I’m learning so many new things and the girls are just lovely,” she said. “It’s such an enjoyable experience.” Broadbent said Wolland had impressed her with her initiative, tactical nous and all-round ability. “Eve is a true all-round player with bat, ball and in the field, which is rare for such a young player,” Broadbent said. “We give the girls analyst sheets for opposition players – where they hit, how they get out – and when Eve was sitting on the sideline she was
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bringing up things she’d read in that document, and that is very rare. Tactically, not a lot of players are tuned into that, whereas Eve very much was. She ticks a lot of boxes.” Broadbent said Wolland “definitely” had potential to achieve her goal of playing for the White Ferns. “She’s just a sponge who comes in and wants to learn and she has the ability to learn from others as well as from her own mistakes,” she said. “I just feel like she’s got good coping mechanisms, and that to me is the attribute to be able to get to the next level. Not everything’s always going to be rosy in your career and you have to learn how to get over those setbacks, and I just feel like Eve’s got that factor with her at the moment. “She’s going to a have a great career if we can keep her injury free.” Wolland, who moved to Cambridge from Hawke’s Bay with her family four years ago and has just finished year 10, has captained the Cambridge High School Junior Colts boys’ cricket team for the past two seasons. She also coaches and plays for the CHS girls’ XI and plays for Waikato Valley U16s and U19s and Northern District U19 girls. She has been hooked on cricket since she filled in for her brother’s team as a sevenyear-old and now trains and plays 6-7 days a week. It’s the tactical challenge of the game she loves the most. “As a captain I need to figure out so many things that aren’t just for myself but for the team,” she said. “I have to figure out how
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to get batters out when my team is on the field and how my team needs to play when we bat.” To other girls thinking of playing cricket, she says “never underestimate yourself”. “You are just as good as the boys – if not better – and there’s always room for you to play,” she said.
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Carefree end to 2021 By Peter Carr
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With the Silly Season well and truly upon us, one feels an expectation to be Christmassy. As is often the case, sitting down this morning I have a fairly loose mental outline of what I am about to come up with. If I’m lucky it happens easily. I’ve just done a quick count-up and by the time I get to the end of this one, in anything from 20 minutes to an hour’s time, I will have produced 93 columns for the Cambridge News. When I approached our leader (that means Roy, the news director) in 2019 about possibly putting something together for publication he suggested we meet for a coffee. I thought I should write something in advance to prove that I could articulate a train of thought. I don’t remember what the subject was now, but I did spend a bit of time on it. I’ve always liked the idea of ‘writing for the paper’ and so when I handed my journalistic effort across the table, I was a little nervous. Roy read attentively through the piece and handed it back saying, “Well you can write, how shall we do this?” I said I’d like to contribute weekly but we decided to make it monthly as once a week might have been a bit much - for me and the readers. Then, seven months in, the first lockdown happened, and community news suddenly became rather scarce. Everybody was stuck at home. I remember the novelty of it; from here it’s like looking back down the path you’ve walked and seeing a lake in the middle distance.
Personally, it was a peaceful time and my memories of it are family and catching up with things. Nowadays Covid has woven itself into the fabric of daily life and it really has become the new normal. My worry is that it might just be getting started. We columnists received an email from Roy asking if we could up the pace to weekly for the duration and we were, of course, happy to do so. Afterwards we just carried on. I don’t know how long I thought it was going to last. Back in the nineties I had a gig playing three or more nights a week at the Fox & Hounds in Ward Street, Hamilton. At the start I reckoned it might be good for three months. Five years and close to a thousand performances later they finally sacked me: I had become too casual in my approach to my work. It’s true that the breaks had become often as long as the sets. My riposte was that the pub was still full and the punters happy but it was time to go and so I did. Anyway, nearly 100 columns in, I am very happy in my work and still giving it my best - I’ll stick around for as long as you’ll have ONLY PLANET me. Oh yes - Christmas. Merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year to all.
I am sitting at dawn listening to the passerine population coming together to greet what looks like being a lovely day. Lest you think I have gone over the edge let me put this into context. We are, preChristmas, at the northern end of the Kapiti District immediately outside the borough of Otaki. The rural address where we have been assisting one of our immediate families to transfer from their urban townhouse dwelling within the confines of Porirua City to 5ha of land is within easy walking distance of fishing opportunities on the banks of the Otaki River. So, on the first fresh morning after the body-tiring exertion of carrying and placing furniture I chose to rise early and watch the emerging light from the east. This, as the sun starts to peep over the southern Tararua Range to bring to life the lovely verdant pastures around us. And with this gradual brightening of a summer day comes the aforementioned activity of the passerine species. Noisy birds to be more precise. The breadth and depth of their chorus is amazing and appears to be led by blackbirds, thrushes and the odd pigeon. So why all this cacophony at dawn - I actually heard the first one at 4.40am? Well, thanks to Google, I am now aware that the principal reason for making the musical notes is for defending their territory and taking care of their chicks. It appears that there are 5000 members of the flying and feathered passerine flock and there are many active ornithologists who will be able to offer far greater knowledge of
the dawn chorus than this scribe. But here we are surrounded by a rural heaven, and I will shortly take a prebreakfast stroll to count the non-human inhabitants of the property. Firstly the two horses - one a lovely mare who is ridden most days. Her male companion, who follows her faithfully, is 36 years old and is very partial to carrots. In a nearby paddock the three members of the bovine family are proving that eating the lush grass here bodes well for future ingestion of mouth-watering beef. And lastly there is Henrietta, the twolegged member of the menagerie who struts clucking importantly throughout the gardens looking hopefully through the glass doors in the eternal hope of food. Yesterday as a number of doors were open, she found the kitchen bench started to put paid to what was supposed to be our lunch of bacon and egg pie. But on the egg front Henrietta does come up trumps and we found five lovely eggs yesterday. So as the doomsayers in the Beehive trumpet yet even more restrictive pronouncements, I am more than happy to sign off 2021 wrapped with the purity of rural life and a carefree day ahead. See you all next year.
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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 22, 2021
Drop dead Guard of honour gorgeous for Gillian By Mary Anne Gill
Long serving St Peter’s Catholic School teacher Gillian Kneebone was farewelled with love, laughter and tears on her last day at the Cambridge school. After 32 years as a teacher – 26 of them at St Peter’s – Gillian has retired. St Peter’s principal Anita Asamudu said three things stood out about Gillian. They were music, dedication and fun. “Gillian can’t help but bring music into everything she does. It’s normal to hear her class singing their maths, rhymes and prayers and is part of woven into all lessons helped stimulate the students in a memorable way.” Gillian leads the music for St Peter’s Catholic Parish, and this competence served the school well over the decades as a piano accompanist for school liturgies and masses. She also oversaw the itinerant music teachers who go to St Peter’s to teach students. At her farewell, Ryan Fisher spoke on behalf of his family, who left after 17 years’ association with the school. “I remember your lino well Mrs Kneebone. Many a time I sat on that cold surface to have
some quiet thinking time! Mrs Kneebone, that time served its purpose and really helped my ability to reflect and improve my behaviour and achieve well - so thank you for that,” he said. Staff said Gillian never got flustered and her calmness helped her remain dedicated until retirement. Finally, there was the fun, said Anita. “Children in Gillian’s class remember fun times. De Bono’s learning hats, funny wigs, big books and poem cards. Brain breaks outside, bucket drumming and tititorea stick games were part and parcel of learning with Mrs Kneebone. “The skill to make learning fun came naturally to Gillian and will remain in the minds of children forever.” Students and staff compiled a book of memories which they presented to Gillian while parents, the board of trustees and staff gave her a travel voucher. Working within Covid restrictions, Gillian Kneebone was farewelled with a bunch of flowers, a guard of honour under the school’s native trees and an Irish blessing followed by a morning tea with colleagues.
Alisha Walker, who grew up in Cambridge, now runs an award-winning jewellery business in Melbourne.
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Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a coffin-shaped gemstone nestled between two black rhodium skulls. It’s not a typical approach to engagement ring design, but Alisha Walker never set out to be typical. The Massey University psychology graduate, who grew up on Hautapu Rd and went to Hautapu School, loves creating “meaningful and unique designs” that “blend art and jewellery” to help customers express their individuality. Walker now lives in Australia and runs multiple-awardwinning Melbourne based company Sapphire Studios Design, which specialises in fine jewellery and premium perfumes. Always artistic, she studied jewellery design when she was younger but decided to pursue another career due to a “lack of opportunities at the time”. “Later on I started designing jewellery as a hobby in my spare time and got quite busy very quickly,” she said. Walker has long been drawn to “all things dark” and has become particularly well known for her alternative and skull engagement rings and men’s skull rings. “It’s more of the mysterious ‘thriller’ side of dark than ‘horror’ I’m interested in,” she said. “But I try to create each item to still be elegant and wearable. I think a lot of people want something different to what’s on offer at many chain jewellery stores these days.” Her latest collection, ‘Dreamhouse’, represents “the dark, the dangerous and the unknown, from mythology and legends to incredible beasts”. “Our more alternative rings and jewellery are some of our most popular,” she said. Other pieces range from the whimsical to the classically elegant. Walker and her team draw inspiration from books, poetry, stories, movies, people and nature to create their designs. “We really don’t have one theme as we combine so many of our loves,” she said. “One day I’m designing a ring with skulls next day I’m designing a Sailor Moon inspired ring.” Walker prefers not to quantify her success, but said her company, which employs eight staff and sells all over the world, mainly in Australia, America and the UK, had grown “a lot”. Sapphire Studios Design won Most Innovative Engagement Ring Designer at the Australian Enterprise Awards in 2020, Finest Engagement Rings in 2021 and Most Innovative Alternative Jewellery Design at the 2021 Lux Awards. The best thing about her job, Walker says, is “creating and getting to be creative”. “I feel pretty lucky being able to do what I love for a living.”
Gillian Kneebone, centre, escorted through her guard of honour by students Rory Harrison and Jessica Kaur Gill as the school sings an Irish blessing.
That was 2021…
2021 is finally nearly over – and most people will say thank heavens for that. It has been a roller-coaster year – with the driver of the roller-coaster being Covid which made things hard to predict. For example, GDP fell in the March quarter because of lockdowns, rose in the June quarter because many of the lockdowns finished, fell again in the September quarter as lockdowns returned to many parts of the North Island and is likely to rise again in the December quarter as most of the lockdowns ended in time for Christmas and the summer holidays. Overall, the performance of the New Zealand economy was better in 2021 than most forecasters had expected. Economic growth held up (on average), unemployment actually fell, house price growth slowed down but didn’t fall and the level of Government debt rose much less than the Treasury had initially forecast and is not at an alarming level. For me, the most worrying development in 2021 was that inflation reared its head after being dormant for over 20 years. Many commentators, including most Central Banks, lay the blame for this on supply-chain disruptions caused by the Covid
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Cycleway almost ready By Mary Anne Gill
The Te Awa River Road Cycleway from Cambridge to Tamahere is expected to be completed before Christmas and open to cyclists next month. Construction to clear some trees and complete retaining walls, drainage installation, recontouring and landscaping have finished. All the concrete for the cycleway has been poured and there are a couple of minor concrete pours still to be done for picnic table areas. The boardwalk, where it connects the cycleway to the Velodrome, security fencing and mesh have all been installed and all three of the bridges are now in place. The Te Awa River Ride Cycleway provides a safe and convenient route for Waipā residents to Hamilton and beyond. Existing stretches of the Te Awa River Ride north of Hamilton are already one of New Zealand’s busiest cycleways and is showing to have key social and economic benefits to the region. The full Hamilton to Cambridge section was built by four different organisations, Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency), Waipā District Council, Waikato District Council and Hamilton City Council.
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pandemic. But record low interest rates and massive money printing by most of the world’s Central Banks, including the RBNZ, has also played a major role in fostering the reappearance of inflation. The RBNZ, to their credit, has been one of the first Central Banks in the world to start taking its foot off the accelerator of money creation and applying the first gentle pressure to the brake of rising interest rates. I find the reluctance of many other Central Banks, including those in the USA, the EC and Australia, to take any action despite inflation reaching levels not seen for 20-30 years incomprehensible. But average performance figures often hide a lot of the most important information. I doubt if there has ever been a year when this was truer than 2021. Some industries, such as tourism, restaurants and entertainment, have been hit very hard. Tourism for example was hit first by the border closedowns and then had local lockdowns reducing internal travel. Also, some regions, such as Auckland with its extended lockdowns and places
like Rotorua and Queenstown with their heavy reliance on tourism, were hit much harder than the rest of the country. Hopefully, local lockdowns won’t reappear in 2022 and the international borders will reopen as currently scheduled and these badly affected sectors and regions will start to recover. One reason that the New Zealand economy was not as badly affected as many forecasters expected, and as many other countries have been, is that the Government’s various support packages were adopted speedily, were quite large and were effectively distributed. Another reason is that New Zealanders, in the main, obeyed the lockdown rules and also went out of their way to try and support local businesses. There are some signs at the end of 2021 that these positive aspects of social cohesion are under pressure from some. I think these people should look at what is happening at present in many other countries and realise how lucky they are to be living in New Zealand.
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Super salad season
Summer is the time for simple tasty food. Healthy salad greens, tomatoes, fresh fruits, cold meats, and cheeses are perfect for the cook and the menu on hot balmy days. Classical Roman salads were simple — salted vegetables eaten with a dressing of oil and vinegar. In medieval times salads composed of green leaves — and sometimes flowers — were drizzled with lemon juice. Later in England, oranges and lemons were used as salad garnishes. Today the salad has become a showcase for to all sorts of exotic ingredients enhanced with wondrous dressings. Dressings for crisp seasonal greens should be light enough to just coat the leaves. There should be enough to create a little pizzazz but not so much the leaves wilt — added just before serving. A classic vinaigrette has a ratio of one part acid — for example vinegar or lemon juice — to three parts oil. I normally use a good New Zealand extra virgin oil. Hearty salads — for example, those with chunky diced capsicums, pasta, potatoes or cooked meats — are best dressed with thicker concoctions such as traditional mayo — maybe with a little added mustard, wasabi or chilli — or vinaigrettes containing a generous addition of chopped herbs or seeds and spices. MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD I made the croutons from a French baguette cutting it into cubes of about 2cm. I used For the Love of Tams Tamarillo Vinaigrette — it doesn’t contain oil. Croutons: 2 cups bread croutons 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt Salad: 1 large cos lettuce 2 cups (225g) coarsely shredded cooked chicken 100g drained bocconcini 1/2 cup good vinaigrette 2 roasted red capsicums (from a jar) 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives 2 tablespoons rinsed and drained capers
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Preheat the oven to 190°C. Toss the croutons in the olive oil. Place on an oven tray. Season. Bake for 2 minutes, stir well and continue baking until crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Cool. Tear the lettuce into 4-5cm pieces. Wash then crisp in the fridge while preparing the remainder. Drizzle the chicken and bocconcini with a little vinaigrette. Drain the capsicums well. Cut into thin strips. Pat dry. Place the cos in a shallow serving bowl. Top with the chicken, bocconcini, capsicums, olives, capers and croutons. Serve the dressing on the side. Serves 4.
and garlic and brush both sides of the bread. Grill for about 2 minutes each side, until golden. Cool. Arrange the mesclun in a shallow serving bowl. Tuck the toasted bread around the outside. Top the leaves with the bacon, tomatoes, avo and spring onion. Drizzle with the combined dressing ingredients. Serves 2.
BLAT SALAD Bacon, lettuce, avocado and lettuce salad. 2 rashers middle bacon 4-6 thick slices baguette 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 3 cups mesclun 1/2 cup different coloured cocktail tomatoes, halved 1 avocado, halved, stoned, peeled and sliced 1 spring onion, sliced diagonally Mustard Dressing: 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar pinch sugar 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard. Pan-fry the bacon until crisp. Cool slightly then break or cut into 3cm pieces. Place the baguette slices on a grilling tray. Combine the oil
ISRAELI COUSCOUS, SALMON & PEACH SALAD Quick and tasty. 1 cup Israeli couscous 400g salmon fillets, pin bones removed olive oil salt and pepper to taste 4 ripe peaches, halved, stoned, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup orange juice 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds 1/4 cup mint leaves, torn Cook the couscous according to the packet instructions. Drain well. Transfer to a large serving bowl or platter. Cool, stirring occasionally. Brush a large non-stick frying pan with oil. Season the salmon. Pan-fry for 2 minutes each side or until just cooked in the centre. Transfer to a plate. Cool for 5 minutes. Using two forks, break into largish chunks. Meanwhile, place the peaches in a bowl and drizzle with half the orange juice. Arrange the salmon, peaches, pomegranate seeds and mint on the couscous. Drizzle with the remaining orange juice. Toss to combine. Serves 4.
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DEATH NOTICES
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 22, 2021
FUNERAL SERVICES
COULTON, Lenora Cecily, (Cec) – Passed peacefully at Bupa St Kilda Residential Care Home on Friday, 10th December 2021. Aged 94 years. Loving wife of the late Terry. Treasured mum of Karen, Sheryl, Bronwyn and Garry. Loving Nanny to 8 grandchildren and Nanny Cec to 6 great-grandchildren. ‘Special thanks to Maxine & Kevin Greer for all their love and support.’ ‘The family wish to acknowledge their gratitude to the nurses and caregivers of Bupa Accadia Manor Care Home and Bupa St Kilda Residential Care Home and the Drs of R.E.S. for their love shown to Cec.’ At Cec’s request a private farewell has taken place. All communications to The Coulton Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.
HILL, Graham Louis Carlton. Reg No: 342887, LCpL, RNZE – Passed away peacefully at Waikato Hospital on Wednesday, 8th December 2021. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved partner of Laurien for 37 wonderful years. Respected step-father of Paul & Annie, Brian & Mary, Gary & Marie, Carolyn & Russell and Bronwyn. Loved Granddad, Pop and Graham to 24 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Loved brother of Marianne, Michael and the late Stephen. Now at rest, no more pain. A private farewell has taken place. All communications to The Hill Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge, 3434.
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Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
PUBLIC NOTICE
Of an application for Off-licence, endorsed remote seller
Honouring your loved ones wishes We are there for you in your time of need - 24/7. Helen Carter
The Distillers Co (NZ) Limited, 6 Daniel Crescent, Cambridge 3434 has made application to the Waipa District Licensing Committee for the issue of a off-licence in respect of the premises at 6 Daniel Crescent, Cambridge known as Cambridge Estate Cellars. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is remote seller. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: At any time on any day. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Waipa District Licensing Committee, 101 Bank Street, Te Awamutu or 23 Wilson Street, Cambridge. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at: Waipa District Council, Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu 3840. No objection to the issue of a renewal licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the only publication of this notice.
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Owen Bryden Swan, 16 Meridian Drive Rukuhia RD2 Hamilton 3282 has made application to the Waipa District Licensing Committee for the issue of a variation to increase the licenced area and hours of an on-licence in respect of the premises at 16 Meridian Drive Rukuhia RD2 Hamilton 3282 known as The Wool Shed. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is tavern. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Thursday to Saturday 12pm-1am, Sunday 12pm to 8pm. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Waipa District Licensing Committee, 101 Bank Street, Te Awamutu or 23 Wilson Street, Cambridge. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at: Waipa District Council, Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu 3840. No objection to the issue of a renewal licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the second publication of this notice. This notice was first published on December 16, 2021.
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Hope you have a relaxing Hope you have a relaxing break…. see you on the 16th of Jan Service 10.00am Sunday January 16th 28 Duke Street For enquiries phone 827 3833 www.bridgeschurch.co.nz
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New & Used Vehicle Sales Fairview Motors Cambridge
About the business We are a multi award winning Ford & Mazda dealer and our awards are based on recognition for excellence in sales, service and customer satisfaction. We are a family owned business and a busy, high performing dealership. About the role We are currently looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and professional person who has previous dealership sales experience to join in our success. This sales role is suited to an experienced vehicle sales person with the energy to perform and focus to achieve. If you have been looking for the “RIGHT” dealership, that can offer you a career with great earning potential and a fantastic working environment ... this is the role for you! What you’ll be doing • Presentation and demonstration of vehicles • Meet and greet customers • Follow up of customers • Complete associated paperwork involved • Ongoing support (the relationship doesn’t end when the customer buys the car) Benefits and culture • Great $$ package including retainer, commission, and company car • Huge earning potential and long term career • Sell stock that other dealers dream of having Skills and experience • We are an award winning dealership for customer service - you’ll need to share this focus and commitment • Minimum 2 years’ dealership experience • Bring a proven track record of high volume of sales and customer service • Exceptional with paperwork • Good follow up skills and phone manner • Must be professionally presented If you have the required sales experience, the drive to push yourself and keep the business growing we’d love to hear from you. Please apply now with your CV and a covering letter to our Branch Manager – Glen Bain at gbain@fairviews.co.nz Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Start date 14th February 2022.
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LIVESTREAM CHURCH
9.30AM
Corner of Queen and Bryce Street
Christmas Day “A Spiritual Service is iPod” God’s Love
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Jump online and watch our livestreamed church service Sunday at 9.30am, from your living room.
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Sunday service at 10am will be lead by Rev. Alistair McBride. www.rscc.co.nz Any enquiries, please email office@rscc.co.nz
Christmas Day Service will be at 9-30am Led by Rev. Alistair McBride
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The Best Value in Showbusiness All our cinemas have sterile air UVC disinfection killing airborne virus and bacteria VACCINE PASS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY (12 years plus) CHRISTMAS WITH ANDRE G FINAL THU 6:00 NO TIME TO DIE M THU 5:30, SUN & MON 3:15 & 6:25, TUE 2:45 & 5:55, WED 5:30, Next Week – THU 5:30, SAT, SUN & MON 6:30, TUE 6:00, WED 5:30 _____________________________________________________ A BOY CALLED CHRISTMAS PG
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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 22, 2021
Amohia ake te ora o te iwi, ka puta ki te wheiao. To protect the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero te tuawhitu
A MESSAGE FROM WAIKATO DHB Kia ora e te whānau, We are all looking forward to a great summer with our whānau, after a year when we have had to work hard together as a community to meet challenges. As Kiwis get out and about over the holidays we expect to see increased numbers at our local summer destinations. It’s important that while we’re enjoying the break, we also take steps to protect ourselves, our whānau, and those communities we are visiting. The best thing you can do is to get your COVID-19 vaccination and ensure you follow the guidance in line with the local traffic light settings. Health providers across the region are preparing to support additional numbers, just as they do every summer. At the same time, visitors should be aware that they are coming to smaller communities so need to take care and
STAY SAFE THIS SUMMER Get vaccinated
BE PREPARED
be prepared while on holiday. It is important to have a plan in case you or your whānau need to isolate following a positive COVID-19 test or you’re notified of a close contact with a case. This means having enough food and any health supplies readily available where you are staying, or a plan for how you will return directly home to isolate. If you are unable to return home safely, you will be supported to isolate in accordance with the COVID-19 Care in the Community programme. We wish you and your whānau a safe and happy Christmas and wonderful New Year. Dr Kevin Snee – Chief Executive
CHECK SETTINGS BEFORE YOU GO For what to do under each traffic light setting visit covid19.govt.nz/traffic-lights
Vaccination is the best protection against COVID-19, so we encourage you to be fully vaccinated before you go on holiday.
Make sure you have everything you need • Know you’re healthy before you go. If you are unwell, stay at home • If you or someone travelling with you tests positive for COVID-19. Have a plan for how you will return home and make sure you have everything you need for you and your whānau for 20 days. The local area you are visiting may have limited services. You and everyone you are staying with should not leave the place where you are isolating for any reason, unless advised to do so by the health team, or in an emergency when you have called 111.
Walk-ins are available at many sites throughout Waikato, with vaccinations provided at DHB sites, from GPs and pharmacies. To find a walk-in today or book go to BookMyVaccine.nz or call 0800 28 29 26.
Supply checklist
Keep up healthy habits to help protect you, your whānau, and your community.
General hygiene and safety
Stay home if you are unwell.
Wear a mask or face covering.
Sneeze and cough into your elbow.
Regularly wash and thoroughly dry your hands or use hand sanitiser.
Keep your distance from people you do not know.
Clean or disinfect shared surfaces often.
Get a test
If you have cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms you should get a test.
If you or anyone in your home is sick, do not host gatherings or invite people over. Do not place pressure on people to attend events if they are sick. Encourage friends and whānau who are unwell to get tested for COVID-19. Continue to check the locations of interest at www.health.govt.nz/locationsofinterest and follow the instructions on what to do. Contact COVID-19 Healthline on 0800 358 5453 for advice and to arrange to get tested or visit www.healthpoint.co.nz/ For local Waikato updates visit www.facebook.com/WaikatoDHB covid-19 for details of the nearest testing service.
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Face masks/covering Hand sanitiser Disposable gloves Cleaning products Ziplock bags to store food Tissues Toilet rolls Extra supplies of prescriptions in case of a longer stay Non-prescription medications (e.g. pain relief, fever reducers) Toiletries Sunscreen First Aid kit Stock up Ice packs on any Rubbish bags ions prescript u Batteries
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HEALTHCARE IN THE WAIKATO DURING SUMMER Local medical centres will be providing some health services during the holidays for non-urgent health care, however some may be closed or have limited hours. Check www.healthpoint.co.nz for local details. We recommend visitors check in with their GP at home to see what telehealth services they may be able to provide.
Unwell? unsure? GP clinic closed?
Call Healthline 0800 611 116 and talk to a health professional – free 24 hour advice. They will tell you the best place to go.
Visit a pharmacy
Visit a pharmacy if you want advice on a broad range of minor medical issues or health concerns. A pharmacist is a qualified health professional who can give advice.
Need to talk? 1737
Free call or text 1737 any time to talk with a trained counsellor. It’s completely free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Healthcare options in Thames
Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki have a summer clinic for nonurgent health care at Thames Hospital that will be open Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm. Thames Medical Centre will continue to provide a general practice clinic at the Thames Hospital Emergency Department on Saturdays 9am to 3pm. Charges may apply for clinic services.
Dial 111 for emergencies
For emergencies and urgent medical attention dial 111 or go to your nearest hospital Emergency Department.
SLIP–SLOP–SLAP–WRAP Don’t forget to cover up, slop on plenty of SPF 30+ sunscreen (even if it is shady), slap on a hat and wrap on some sunglasses. • Drink lots of water – keep hydrated
Canned food Rice, pasta, lentils Flour Butter, cheese Long Life milk Eggs Meat to put in freezer Sauces and seasonings Tea or coffee Instant noodles Fruit and vegetables that will last Non-perishable snacks Clean drinking water
For baby
Baby food and snacks Baby formula Milk bottles Nappies Ointments, medicines Baby wipes
For pets
Pet food
HOT SUMMER TIPS BE SUN SMART
before yo travel!
WATER SAFETY
• Don’t leave children alone near water, even for a minute • Use life jackets when doing water sports or on a boat • Obey all the safety signs and warnings
BE FOOD SAFE
• Clean surfaces, utensils and hands with soap and water • Wash all produce under running water before eating, cutting or cooking • Keep raw seafood, meat and chicken away from fresh produce • Don’t leave food at room temperature for longer than one hour