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Road rage on council

A crash on the Ferguson ‘Low Level’ bridge in 2017 created this gridlock in central Cambridge.

By Mary Anne Gill

Councillors have ripped into the integrity of Waipā District’s long-term transport plan in a week when Taupo MP Louise Upston said finding a site for a third bridge was a matter of urgency.

At a workshop yesterday (Wednesday) councillor Roger Gordon called for the withdrawal of the draft transportation strategy because of “major critical errors.”

In a document he tabled, Gordon listed 27 concerns in the strategy, currently out for consultation. They include incorrect population and traffic assumptions.

Council should “confidentially” approach several current developers to find out their short and long-term plans while

Waikato University’s National Institute of Demographic and Economic Analysis should review its population projections, he said.

He said traffic levels predicted for 2035 would be reached years earlier given development already underway in Cambridge while the Victoria ‘High Level’ Bridge had already reached its capacity.

Both he and the Cambridge Community Board, which will make its own submission, have pointed to the failure to identify the impact of light rail and the possibility of a park and ride service at Hautapu.

The board also called for the council to future proof a site for a third bridge and noted measures to encourage urban people out of their cars for short trips should not inadvertently become barriers to rural

Photo: Mary Anne Gill. people coming into Cambridge.

Consultant Robert Brodnax told the workshop it was unlikely Waka Kotahi would invest in a third bridge without a robust business case.

He acknowledged some of the projections were unreliable because of imperfect Census data.

“If you poke and probe any of these projections, you will find that they’re not 100 per cent accurate. As policy makers we have to work on something.”

Louise Upston, in an opinion piece for The News, said a third bridge for Cambridge was critical.

She is concerned the council had yet to decide where the third bridge site should be.

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Transport minister Michael Wood and the government seemed “blissfully ignorant of the crisis unfolding on the roads” in Cambridge, she said.

“This is a community issue that cannot be ignored.”

The council has faced lobbying from Cambridge residents to get the third bridge built, and the issue is likely to be an election issue this year.

Cambridge councillors who supported Gordon raising the issue were Phillip Coles, Mike Petitt and Elwyn Andree-Wiltens.

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Bad decisions

Initially Southbound travellers on the expressway were to use the Hautapu exit, to enjoy the ‘Grand Entrance’ to Cambridge.

Pedestrian crossings and sets of traffic lights greet you now to ‘calmly’ sit at the St Andrews roundabout, giving way to drivers arriving from Hamilton Road.

Our council chose to accept money and bad advice from NZTA, to basically frustrate motorists, whilst giving cyclists gold paved highways and priority everywhere.

Originally traffic coming into town on Hamilton Rd would filter off taking right turns down the streets that have now been closed. This causes the bottleneck at the St Andrews roundabout, delaying anyone coming from the Hautapu direction, plus the downstream effect to the next roundabout.

These draconian set of road closures were obviously not thought through for its likely flow on effect, even including closing a business down.

The third bridge should have been operating for the last five years by now, the reports and modelling used to say we don’t need one are obviously using government and NZTA figures plucked from the back of a postcard from somewhere out of this planet.

Peter Tait Te Miro

First world issues

I read with interest the front page article

by Mary Anne Gill. As I now type my thoughts, I realise I’ve become someone I never thought I would - a person who moans to the local paper.

Since the closing off of Hall St and Grey St my life has altered, and I find myself asking... “How did they get away this? Who asked me?” Or rather, “Who didn’t ask me?”

I live on Bryce St, the north end near to the middle school. What was a quiet little street has now become an ideal race track for frustrated drivers to cut off through Clare St onto Bryce St and hoon down the road at speed to miss the gridlock on Victoria St. In a morning, a queue forms on this little stretch of road, vehicles which now can’t exit Grey or Hall St. Nobody can get out onto Hamilton Rd or across to the other side of Bryce St as cars come down Hamilton Rd wanting to turn right into Bryce St, so cars then swerve into Bryce St to avoid the stationary cars turning, it’s like a mini gridlock before the main grid lock , everybody wanting to get somewhere and it’s stressful and unsafe at times.

The only stress prior to these road changes I had was which breakfast cereal to have before leaving to work. I now sit waiting for buses and cars to pass before I can exit my drive, and then dodge commuters as I try to safely cross to the other side of Bryce St.

On the beat with Senior Constable DEB THURGOOD A result, and some advice

We had another great community tipoff last week around suspicious activity.

A Maungatautari local observed a Subaru vehicle with no registration plates driving slowly around a dead-end rural road, seemingly scoping out properties.

He called it in to police and followed the vehicle at a distance. police were able to stop it a short time later and speak with all occupants.

Valuable information on its occupants and activities was noted and due to unrelated driving matters, the vehicle was impounded.

We are sure that this local’s persistence prevented crime. If you see suspicious activity, ring 111 immediately so we can catch them in the act.

On another important topic, ram raids and aggravated robberies continue to occur across the Waikato region. In Cambridge, we’ve recently had aggravated robberies at Robinson Dairy and Karapiro café where weapons were presented. These events are traumatising for the victims and are often just part of a series of crimes a group of individuals will commit - often within a very short space of time.

From a prevention point of view, visibility into retail shops and cafes is key. Window frontages that are largely clear of advertising enable a view of what is happening inside as well as outside on the street. Passers-by and nearby shops/houses count as ‘capable guardians’ – these are the people most likely to notice if something is going on and call 111 for assistance when you are unable. The witnesses can then also provide valuable first-hand descriptions and evidence. If they cannot see into your business, you lose this advantage. Equally, if you cannot see outside, you may be unaware of threatening activity as it unfolds.

Inside, ensure that you have a safe lockable space into which staff can easily retreat if presented with a threat – this could be for a drunk/aggressive customer equally as for one wielding a weapon.

Fog cannons, when installed are a deterrent and if activated, are a distraction and disorient offenders, delaying their movements. Ensure activation points are located at the point of service as well as within the safe space. Activation can also be linked to an alarm sensor activation for after-

Sometimes an extra 10 minutes on my 15k drive to work.

First world problems? Indeed, I’m embarrassed to even suggest this is a problem. But, it has created a stress in my life that I didn’t foresee, and apparently others didn’t either, or they did, and they don’t care.

Sharon Down Cambridge

Three options

In response to your article regarding the overcrowding and traffic woes of Cambridge.

Why they have spent all this money on cycleways when all the people with electric assisted bikes and most people with racing bikes who regularly train don’t use them because they are unsafe at any reasonable speed and have too many hazards?

I live along the section between Bryce St and Vogel St which is used by the occasional school child and mobility scooters whilst all the other cyclists continue on the main road.

Ones coming into town cycle on the road the lefthand side because it is too dangerous to cross the Hamilton Rd. I think there is more traffic on the Hamilton Rd than before the Bypass was built, because we have all the Hamilton traffic from Leamington coming down it plus all the traffic from Te Awamutu, because of lack of alternative access.

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With witness accounts of an incident often varying, good quality CCTV cameras are also important for capturing an accurate record of what happened.

Rolling footage gives insight into not only the physical appearance of offenders and their clothing but also how they carry themselves, walk and move. These can be key recognisable traits that assist in identification. CCTV obviously also clearly shows their offending.

If Police know what an offender is wearing, it can be telling evidence when located during the subsequent investigation and execution of search warrants. For this reason, I strongly recommend you do a regular audit of your CCTV to ensure it is recording, providing a clear picture and that the footage can be exported.

With more offenders being forensically aware, CCTV is sometimes all we have to rely on. Make sure your system is working, before we need it.

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Joel’s a winner

Cambridge resident Joel Tobeck has won the Best Actor award at the 2021 New Zealand Television Awards for his role as Robin Bain in Black Hands. Tobeck has lived in Cambridge since 2006 when he and his wife Yvette moved from Auckland. Black Hands is about the Bain family leading up to their tragic murders in Dunedin in 1994. Tobeck exclusively told The News in an interview last year he wants to put on a one-man show at the Gaslight Theatre in Cambridge.

Top marks

St Peter’s School Cambridge year eight student Lachlan Wallace was week awarded his International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) medals for achieving the top marks in New Zealand and the Pacific region for Mathematics and Spelling. Each year, all students in Year 7 and 8 have the opportunity to take part in ICAS testing for Science, Mathematics, Spelling, and English.

River ride progress

Waipā District Council has removed the last of the construction fencing, marking the official opening of the new Waipā section of the Te Awa River Ride Hamilton to Cambridge shared path. The Waipā section can be reached from the Gaslight Theatre or Grassroots Trust Velodrome end in Cambridge to get onto the new 4.5km shared path.

Powering up

Eight electric vehicle charge points are being installed in Waipā, the first in Duke St, Cambridge, this month.

Another two chargers will be installed in the Te Awamutu Event Centre car park on Mahoe Street in April.

The new chargers will use alternating current (AC) rather than direct current (DC) and take longer to charge than the existing EV chargers on Queen Street in Cambridge and Scout Lane in Te Awamutu.

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Gearing up for boy racers

By Mary Anne Gill

Police will have more powers to target boy racers through amendments to the Waipā Public Places Bylaw.

The suggested bylaw changes would prohibit light motor vehicles from travelling on specified roads between 9pm and 4am – which would enable police to move antisocial drivers and boy racers on.

Council’s Strategic Planning and Policy committee told staff this week to draft the bylaw and include a list of the roads police identify as ‘trouble spots’.

Adding additional wording to other clauses could also enable police to prevent drivers from travelling along the same stretch of road repeatedly.

“This is one of the few levers we can pull in local

government,” committee chair Susan O’Regan said.

“We should be pulling this lever particularly in rural areas.”

This would offer a lifeline to those residents, like the ones who recently contacted her from Pukeatua, Bulmer’s Landing, Ngahinapouri and Arapuni, who night after night put up with boy racers.

“They feel set upon in their own homes. We can offer a lifeline and it’s up to the police to activate,” she said.

Reports to police of boy racer activity in the district went up 65 per cent to 386 last year. The increase was the highest in the Waikato region.

In his report to the committee, Strategic Projects driver Graham Pollard said the antisocial behaviour was dangerous for the participants and other road

users.

“If Waipā does not take action to address this behaviour and neighbouring councils do, the district may end up dealing with its own antisocial driving activities and those displaced from neighbouring districts.”

We can offer a lifeline and it’s up to the police to activate.

Cr Susan O’Regan.

Antisocial drivers cause property damage, create noise, and leave behind litter and debris.

“It is a noise nuisance for local residents – many of whom also feel intimidated by large gatherings of antisocial drivers and their spectators,” said Pollard.

The law prohibits unauthorised street or drag racing and donuts (sustained

loss of traction).

Strengthening these prohibitions was something the council could do by utilising measures available in the Waipā District Public Places Bylaw 2018.

Police gave the council data on the roads affected by antisocial driving.

The data identifies whole roads but not problem locations on each road.

The Te Awamutu Community Board had asked the council to consider installing speed bumps, traffic islands or different road surfacing to deter antisocial driving.

Pollard said there would be a significant cost in doing that.

A new traffic island could cost $25,000 or more for each location, he said.

Cr Mike Pettit acknowledged the work done by staff on the bylaw

proposals and identifying the problem areas.

“It just has to be a cost of doing business in Waipā because these people are absolute menaces.”

Mayor Jim Mylchreest said it was in discussion with police that the option of amending council bylaws came up.

“If it’s just one small thing we can do to help, I’m all for it.”

Cr Lou Brown said boy racers were not just creating a nuisance on roads, but all around community facilities such as parks and cemeteries.

The revised bylaw will come back to the committee’s May meeting and then go out for public notification.

Submissions would be heard in August and the new bylaw adopted by September 27.

Stephen’s a winner for fun

By Roy Pilott

A testimonial from his club president has earned a Cambridge 17-year-old a gleaming trophy.

Stephen Wallace has been riding at the BMX track in Cambridge for 10 years.

“This rider helps remind us that BMX is for people of all walks of life. Where you finish in a race isn’t important at the end of the day; life is for having fun,” wrote Alan Hunt.

He said Stephen would merrily find his way around the track, lifting his front wheel and jumping – and finishing at the tail of the field.

But such was the generosity of his competitors, it was quite normal for him to win one race during a meet.

Stephen, a student at Cambridge High School, has Down Syndrome, and last month he was awarded the Paul Fisher Trophy for sportsmanship.

The trophy, presented in the memory of a young rider, attracts nominations from throughout the district. It was awarded to Stephen at the recent Waikato regional championships.

“Stephen started riding at seven years old and we didn’t think he’d be able to compete racing with other

riders, but over the years he has proven us wrong, his love for the sport and the comradery has inspired others,” proud mum Christine, a learning assistant at Cambridge East school said.

“The club has been so welcoming and encompassing – they are like a second family,” In nominating a member for the award, applicants are asked to avoid identifying age and gender – so the decision on who should receive the award is not influenced.

“This rider has stayed close to home, with the Waikato Region Champs being a favourite event,” Alan Hunt wrote.

“One trip further afield was to the Aims Games when they were at intermediate school. That experience provided one of the highlights of their career as they were awarded the sportsmanship award for the BMX event, got to do a lap with some New Zealand’s elite riders and their school won the teams racing.

“This person loves animals and regularly rides horses. Their other favourite sport is basketball because they love the comradery of a group, just like hanging out between races with their mates and being cheeky in staging.”

Stephen Wallace

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In it for the long run

By Steph Bell-Jenkins

Boh Ritchie in action.

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Boh Ritchie is running her way into the record books.

Last month the Tamahere teenager made history by winning Athletics New Zealand’s first ever U20 mile race.

She was just 14 when she achieved the feat at the Capital Classic in Wellington, covering the 1.6km distance in a blistering 5 minutes and 2.67 seconds.

“It was pretty big... she’s part of history now,” said Boh’s coach Ange Russek, assistant director of sport at St Peter’s Cambridge.

Boh, now 15, is emerging as one of the most exciting running talents St Peter’s has ever seen.

Aspiring to be a professional athlete and Olympian one day, she is demolishing school records over short, middle and long distances and holds nine junior running records.

“You have lots of young teenagers who can be quite phenomenal at this age but, depending on what happens through their development, they do plateau a little bit,” Ange said.

“But we’ve had some very talented athletes come through our programme and Boh’s smashing all their records so, in perspective, she’s tracking along to be as good as she wants to be really. Whatever pathway she chooses she’s got the potential to

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get there.”

Boh is also a keen swimmer and triathlete and made St Peter’s top football team as a year 9. Last year she won bronze in the North Island Secondary Schools U20 track cycling team sprint event.

She has been selected for New Zealand Secondary Schools’ cross country and track and field teams and has won two New Zealand club cross country titles representing Hamilton City Hawks.

Boh reckons she gets her athletic talent from her dad, who “was pretty much good at every sport as a kid” and can still beat her in a 100m race.

“Boh’s whole family is remarkably supportive,” Ange said. “They’re like a fan club.”

Ange said Boh was a humble and “very popular” member of the athletics squad who was always willing to help others.

“I’m just as proud of the way she goes up to every other athlete after her race and says well done and actually goes up the officials and thanks them for their time as I am of her national titles.”

It was Boh’s positive attitude and work ethic that originally stood out for Ange, who has been particularly impressed by the teenager’s composure on the track.

“I think her race tactics are way more mature than her age, especially in middle distance races,” Ange said.

“She can adjust or take control of races, which is a really big thing, and her kick – quite often I hear other coaches comment as well – if it’s tight she can pin her ears back and just clear the field and get to the front.”

Boh says running is “just fun”.

“I love the team culture, the trainings,

the build up to the race, and obviously feeling really good when you race,” she said. “I feel really free when I run.”

She now has her sights set on representing New Zealand at the IAAF World U20 Athletics championships in 2024.

In the meantime, she just wants to keep getting personal bests and working with her coach and other sports department teachers, who she said had been “really supportive”.

“Ange is always energetic and she makes everything fun and exciting,” she said.

The teenager was named after a favourite great aunt – but the spelling was influenced by New Zealand artist Boh Runga.

“I liked the way Boh was spelt and thought they also looked a little similar,” mum Sarah said.

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Lions move treasure

By Mary Anne Gill

The monthly Lions Trash n Treasure market, which has raised thousands of dollars for Cambridge over 25 years, is restarting at a different venue.

The move to Memorial Park from Cambridge Town Centre will enable the market to operate under Covid red light rules, says Rob Waugh from the Lions Club Trash n Treasure committee.

The inspiration for the move came from Memorial Park committee member Viv Clarke.

“The market has been an important part of Cambridge for a long time,” she said.

“Memorial Park is fully fenced with only two gateways, public toilets on

site and easy access for stallholders and the public.”

Waugh said the market had not operated in town since late last year because it would have been impossible to check vaccine passes.

“We looked at other markets around New Zealand and we believe our market comes under retail sub section rules,” he said. That will mean one metre distancing and face masks.

A food court will operate away from the stall holders by the Hautapu grandstand.

“There will be some benefits from the venue change in that sites will be larger with room for a vehicle on some, and there will be more room for shoppers, mobility scooters, prams and the like to move around.

“Downsides will be no cover available from shop verandas and, regrettably, less support for Cambridge retailers who benefitted from the people our market attracted to town,” said Waugh.

The market is on the second Sunday of every month from 9am to 1pm. The next one will be on March 13.

Stallholders come from around the upper North Island selling a wide variety of goods from handmade items, produce, plants, preloved products and collectibles.

“Given the hardships that Covid has inflicted on us all, we feel that something that can raise people’s spirits can only be a good thing.

“Let’s just hope that Covid doesn’t get in the way again,” said Waugh.

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Canned fest raises funds

Despite the last-minute Covid cancellation of last year’s Rotary Cambridge Garden Festival, the event has raised $12,100 for charity.

The money has come from people who decided to donate the purchase price of their tickets rather than be reimbursed.

Rotarian and event organiser Carey Church said their generosity would enable funding to go towards Cambridge Lifeskills and other charities supported by the local Rotary Club.

Preparation for the 2022 November 20 Rotary Cambridge Garden Festival are underway. Nine gardens are confirmed, including some booked for the cancelled 2021 festival.

Organisers hope to include one or two more gardens in the 2022 festival line-up, particularly in Peake Rd, St Kilda, French Pass Rd or Leamington areas. Anyone keen to put their garden up for consideration can email gardens@cgf.nz.

November’s festival will run alongside ‘A Passion for Art’, a linked two-day exhibition featuring artists and galleries plus an exhibition of art and artefacts from Cambridge Museum, to be held at Arnold Cottage at Te Awa Lifecare.

Tickets for the festival go on sale in August.

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The Cambridge Lions Shed has closed for a fortnight in the wake of growing Covid cases in the town. Shed director Heidi Wehrle said as far as she was aware none of the shed volunteers had Covid, but it was felt that taking a break during what was expected to be a particularly challenging month for new cases would give the volunteers time to reassess the situation around mid-March. During the closure no donations will be collected nor accepted at The Shed.

Playground upgrade

The Lions Trash n Treasure market committee, from left, Bill Cairns, Julie Mayes, Rob Waugh, Scotty Buchanan and John Brouggy.

Lake Te Koo Utu’s playground area is being upgraded.

Work on the playground for older children, near the corner of Thornton Rd and Bowen St, will take about 13 weeks to complete and the nearby junior playground will be closed for up to six weeks during the work.

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Vandals: watch for their impact

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Waipā mayoral race predicted

By Mary Anne Gill

Damage at the Leamington Domain over the Christmas period.

By Mary Anne Gill

The Waipā community will soon see the impact vandals are having in the district when council staff cannot complete general maintenance work.

Community Services acting manager Brad Ward made the prediction to the council’s Strategic Planning and Policy committee this week in response to a question about how much vandalism was costing the council.

In his report Ward said tagging and vandalism had risen again in the quarter from October 1 to December 31, resulting in thousands of dollars of repairs and cleaning.

Other work such as sign clean ups and path cleaning, covered by the general maintenance budget, would go on hold.

“That’s where the community will see the biggest hit,” said Ward.

The vandalism was more intentional than opportunistic and showed a general disregard for the council’s assets. Culprits were using more sophisticated tools and

A bent sink at the Cambridge Skate Park.

Albert Park toilets in Te Awamutu.

methods, he said.

Cr Roger Gordon asked whether the vandalism was directed at council or the result of social influences.

Ward said he could only assume it was linked to Covid 19 frustration and fatigue.

Deputy mayor Liz Stolwyk said vandalism had decreased at Lake Karāpiro’s Mighty River Domain when CCTV cameras were installed.

“I can highly recommend how great the cameras are. They are brilliant at hindering stuff.” The sooner council installed them in other places, the better, she said.

Cr Lou Brown said vandalism was also occurring in churches, cemeteries and other sacred places.

“We had to put deadlocks on a church to stop people getting in.

“This is costing everyone a lot of money.

It’s a very negative practice.”

Some of the reported damage in the quarter includes: • Ceramic bowl smashed at Thornton Road

toilet.

• Hand dryer stolen from Franklin Street toilets ($1000 to replace like for like as it is a new toilet block).

• Barbecue stolen from Ngāroto.

• The waste pipe removed from basin in the toilets at Skate Park, Cambridge for the sixth time.

• The toilets at the Te Awamutu Event Centre had a hand dryer and sink ripped off the wall.

• Holes punched in the walls at Ōhaupō toilets.

• The Kaniwhaniwha Reserve toilets damaged and graffitied.

• The Kihikihi Domain changing rooms were broken into with the doors and fencing damaged.

• Floor tiles burned in a toilet at Leamington Domain.

• Graffiti in most toilets.

• A strainer post at Pukemako snapped as someone tried to gain access to the locked reserve.

Waipā looks set for a mayoral contest for the first time in six years at October’s local body elections.

The News revealed exclusively last August that Jim Mylchreest planned to stand for a fourth term and while no other candidates have come forward yet, it is understood at least four councillors are considering standing against him.

They are deputy mayor Liz Stolwyk and councillors Marcus Gower, Susan O’Regan and Philip Coles. All told The News they had not made their minds up yet.

Nominations close for the mayor and councillors on August 12. Candidates must be over 18 and enrolled to vote in the area they want to be a candidate for.

Waikato District will get a new mayor – Alan Sanson announced this week he would not stand again.

Mylchreest stood unopposed three years ago and in 2016 he easily beat Vern Wilson, the only other candidate, by 4500 votes. He was first elected in 2013 by 600 votes in a field of four including Patrick Bishop, Dennis Finn and James Parlane.

The drums for a change of mayor are thumping loudest in Cambridge where the last ‘local’ to be mayor was Te Miro drystock farmer John Hewitt from 1995 to 2001.

Of the four mayors since the formation of Waipā district, three had Te Awamutu links: Bruce Berquist, Alan Livingston and Mylchreest.

Cambridge Community Board chair Sue Milner last month went public with her concerns about the council being too “Te Awamutu-centric” and others in Cambridge share her views.

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Ngaroto plan floated

By Benjamin Wilson

A Te Awamutu biotechnology company thinks it may have a remedy for the alarming state of Waipā’s Lake Ngaroto.

“If it is as successful as claimed, then it could be the answer to our prayers,” Waipā mayor Jim Mylchreest said this week.

The decaying health of the lake was brought to the attention of Waipā District councillors last month by Fish and Game manager David Klee. The lake was closed in January after extreme levels of cyanobacteria were detected.

The toxic state of the water claimed thousands of fish and birds.

Taranaki King Country MP Barbara Kuriger approached Mylchreest on Monday about Ergozyme New Zealand Limited, a company that uses enzymes to treat water.

“I’ve got my fingers crossed really hard that there might be an answer here,” said Kuriger.

Ergozyme uses organic carbon to dissolve pathogens in agricultural water bodies and effluent ponds. Their product is promoted as coming from natural origins and organic. It can be a remedy for E. coli, phosphates, and nitrates, says director, Wium Mostert.

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Party’s spokesperson for agriculture, biosecurity and food safety. Mostert recently told her about their product, asking if it could be beneficial to local bodies. Ergozyme have been importing their product into New Zealand since last year.

Kuriger followed this up by introducing Mostert to Mylchreest, and proposed Ergozyme’s product as a possible solution to Lake Ngaroto’s ecological woes.

“This lake is dead basically, but when I saw what it was doing (Ergozyme), I thought it was worth making the introduction,” she said.

“What do we have to lose?

It’s dead and we’ve got to try to bring it to life.”

Mylchreest told a Waipā District Council Strategic Planning and Policy meeting on Tuesday it was an

opportunity to investigate different solutions for the lake.

“Personally, I think we need to try something radical to try and reverse the trends in not only Ngaroto, but some of our other lakes,” he said. He also referred to Cambridge’s Te Koo Utu. He will inform the regional council of Ergozyme, to see whether or not it is something worth investigating.

The use of Ergozyme’s product could only go ahead after review by local Iwi and the Waikato Regional Council.

“If it’s a natural product, it may as well satisfy the concerns that the community have introducing something else into the lake,” he said.

“Council has done a huge amount around Lake Ngaroto and other peat lakes over the year, but that’s obviously not sufficient for Lake Ngaroto.”

How far back does online social media go? As far as the dawn of time if you’re under 20.

Everything you’ve ever texted, posted, liked, or commented still exists as a series of ones and zeroes somewhere in the world; probably in at least two locations, in fact.

At the risk of pointing out the obvious, all this data is stored in data centres, essentially warehouses full of computers. The process of locating these data centres around the word is big business: countries and states often offer tax breaks and other incentives to the companies which build them.

There are a few criteria in play here.

Availability of cheap power is one and climate is another - these things produce a lot of heat and it has to be dissipated somehow. But the most important consideration is geographical proximity of the data to the location of its use. Information which is required quickly and/or frequently is generally stored close to where it is needed. People in Singapore don’t like to wait for their videos of kittens to come from the Arctic Circle; it might take half a second longer than if they come from a refrigerated server just down the road.

I downloaded my entire Facebook history this morning - just under 100MB. Do they really need to keep everything forever? I’m guessing most of it was dredged up from a server somewhere in northern Sweden, whilst my most recent posts and incisive comments probably came from much closer.

I’m sure you can see where I’m going

with this; all that information is stored at a cost. I’m not so much worried about the financial cost. No, it’s the environmental cost that concerns me; all that unnecessary hot air. But of course, I do have a solution.

There is a lot of gratuitous babble on social media. Unless you’re on the Orient Express you don’t need to share a photo of your lunch with the world, or the view from the window. You don’t need to tell the world when you’re feeling a little off colour, or you’ve decided to take a ‘mental health day’ off work (especially if your boss is a ‘friend’). And if a person does that, it is not necessary for all of their ‘friends’ then to respond with meaningless phrases such as “You go girl” or “You got this”, followed by a proliferation of exclamation marks and emojis.

And indulging in a long text-based conversation with your friend next door is just mad; go and talk in person, or phone them, at least then your words won’t have to be stored forever in some subterranean data reservoir. Let’s face it; most of what most of us say simply isn’t that important. Just look at anyone’s Facebook page, including mine, for proof of that.

By way of comparison, life pre-social media is usually compressed into a few photo albums, now stored on the bottom shelf of the book case behind the sitting room door. No cooling required.

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New role for house chief

By Viv Posselt

Harriet Dixon has left the Cambridge Community House.

She signed off in late January 20 and four days later started a new role as regional manager for Peke Waihanga, a specialist health provider focusing on helping people with prosthetic limbs.

“I wasn’t looking to move on, but this role popped up and I love a challenge,” she said last week.

“I’m learning a new field of expertise around artificial limbs and orthotics, managing teams and growing the organisation, skills I enjoy. Peke Waihanga fits with my values and passion. It’s an organisation that works towards creating independence and helping people live productive lives.”

Peke Waihanga is also a good fit with the new disability ministry, she said.

Harriet resigned from CCH just before Christmas. Her start three years earlier came at a time when the demand for counselling services was surging. Adding a purposebuilt block to accommodate

that growing need was underway as were plans to increase the range of services to the community, and Harriet has helped steer both.

The new building provides additional space for CCH and other collaborative organisations, a new Whanau Support Service offers wraparound support services to the community, and a new early intervention support service for males is helping combat the cycle of crime and family violence.

“That support programme has been identified as achieving such great outcomes that it will become part of the new family harm/violence programme approach nationally,” said Harriet. “It started at CCH, and I’m proud we helped pave the way for families to benefit from this across New Zealand.”

The Paataka Kai/Sharing Shed has been another success, providing a pantrystyled resource for the community, and an initiative to boost engagement with local schools - some of which focuses on reducing family harm and a newer initiative

Harriet Dixon

called Budgeting for Flatting for Year 13 students – is another triumph.

There are now two CCH vehicles doing home visits when needed: “It allows us to move away from the model of expecting everyone to come to us … we can build trust and help people feel safe.”

“We grew from a team of five and three volunteers when I started, to a team of 17 plus over 60 volunteers. I am very proud of them. The highlight for me is all the families I have worked with … seeing their success from the hard work they put in to reaching their goals.”

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Rotarians, civic and business leaders gathered in Cambridge last week for a demonstration of the workings of Waipā Rotary’s enterprise, The Urban Miners, and to celebrate its recent big win.

Run by Cambridge Rotary Club, Urban Miners recycles or diverts for reuse, a range of e-waste items collected monthly by volunteers in Cambridge and Te Awamutu. The notfor-profit operation was founded 18 months ago

by Waipā Rotarians David Blewden and Mark Hanlon to reduce the amount of e-waste going into landfills Just days before the gathering, Urban Miners learned they had won the best community group award in the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards.

Delighted Cambridge Rotary members took the opportunity to add a celebratory element to Thursday’s demonstration, which counted Waipā District Mayor Jim Mylchreest, councillors and community board members among guests.

Urban Miners receives funding from Waipā District Council’s Waste Minimisation Funds, and

the Cambridge Community Board.

Mark Hanlon said despite a Covid-induced slow-down during 2021, their first full year of operation, Urban Miners had saved 15 tonnes of e-waste from going into the landfill, the equivalent of 10 medium-sized cars.

“This year, we have already done three collections and Covid willing, we hope to have an even better year. Our target is 30 tonnes.

Mayor Jim Mylchreest said ongoing council support “goes without question” as the enterprise aids one of council’s key priorities – the protection of the environment.

“We must work together as communities are built from the bottom up, not the top down. This project has support right through the district, and as a council we

will do what we can to assist,” he said.

Councillor Philip Coles spoke on behalf of Destination Cambridge, the organisation that put Urban Miners through for the award. He said the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards offered organisations ‘enormous national profile’ and said Urban Miners’ win was a huge accolade.

Cambridge Rotary President Ian Grant said the meeting was the first of several planned over the coming months aimed at showcasing local Rotary activities.

Urban Miners’ co-founder David Blewden said there were currently around 50 volunteers on the books, of which around 20 percent were regulars, and they were on the lookout for more.

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TALKING ECONOMICS

FAITH IN WAIPĀ

Regrets – we’ll have a few

What you see - and what you get

Last Friday I listened to an on-line conference session at Waikato University on the subject of monetary policy and inflation – a topic I have written about frequently.

One of the speakers was Professor Charles Goodhart from the London School of Economics, one of the world’s most respected monetary economists.

Charles’ short comments were very worrying. His main points were: • Most Central Bankers today have little knowledge of economic history. They think that the low inflation of the last 20 years is ‘normal’. But it is an unusual period.

• They also think the long period of low inflation is due to their excellent monetary policy. Monetary policy did contribute ‘a little’ but the main causes of the prolonged period of low inflation were China’s emergence as a low-cost manufacturer and exporter of almost everything and the amazing technological advances that dramatically reduced the prices of many goods and services. The favourable impact on global inflation of these demographic and scientific events is now waning; The year 2021 will go down in history as the year when all Central Banks got it wrong. They did not see the strength of the inflationary pressures building up and the pressures they could see they described as transitory and decided to take no action.

History shows that the last time there was a large oil shock, central banks also decided to ‘look through it’ in the expectation that the price impacts would be transitory. High inflation got embedded and took many years – and high interest rates - to reverse.

Central Banks have set up the same set of circumstances again.

Our outlook depends on what we are looking out from.

Walking through a huge crowd at an annual agricultural festival some time ago, I spotted a familiar face among the throngs.

It was a guy I’d met several times who I was enjoying getting to know and building friendship with.

I eagerly made my approach - but surprisingly he didn’t acknowledge me, rather looked right through me as he walked on by. Mystified as to why he’d behave like that, I began pondering and constructing underlying reasons for the strange ‘brushoff’. It’s weird how your mind runs in such a situation… your thinking becomes coloured towards that person, and you start second guessing what happened… “Do they think they’re too good for me?” or “they probably never did like me!”

Just after this encounter, I discovered the truth, and it completely altered my fouledup perception. While describing to another person, my experience and the feeling of being ‘snubbed’, I was asked if I realised my ‘new friend’ had an identical twin brother. It was suggested I’d bumped into the wrong twin who would have had no clue who I was.

Indeed, that turned out to be the case and no basis existed at all for negative feelings - sure enough, next time I did see my new friend, he was his usual friendly self.

Our ability to distort the truth and arrive at false conclusions is often fed by two issues everyone deals with in varying degrees. Behind harsh judgments and unfair statements crouches insecurity and negativity. We all have insecurities. And we can all be negative at times.

Negativity is the master of sweeping statements and it ‘sponsors’ an inner

By Peter Nicholl

In Charles’s view, rising inflation expectations are already ‘baked in’ today. The idea that inflation expectations are ‘anchored’ at the RBNZ’s inflation target level of 2% is ‘wishful thinking’.

Even ‘temporary’ increases in inflation reduce living standards and people will seek wage increases. He said that is perfectly understandable and reasonable.

His other lesson from history is that small policy steps don’t break inflationary surges.

‘Softly, softly’ in the early phases of an inflationary cycle have usually meant that subsequent steps have to be larger and stay in place for longer.

Charles said the RBNZ can take some credit for being one of the first central banks to even take some small steps but winning this race has been easy as most of the large central banks have been dangerously slow off the mark.

What are the main implications of Charles Goodhart’s views?

First, the world is moving into a period of high inflation. Central Banks are already too late to prevent it. Unfortunately, recent events in Ukraine will add to world prices for such critical commodities like fuel, fertilizer and food and make the inflationary surge even worse.

Second, the RBNZ’s ‘least regrets’ policy of moving gradually is something the citizens of New Zealand will come to have major regrets about as it is not a smart approach for dealing with inflationary surges and will lead to NZ interest rates having to go higher and stay higher for longer to break the inflationary cycle.

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bent towards making judgements about others.

There was a wellknown rock musician in Australia called Angry Anderson. He was short, stocky, heavily tattooed and with a shaved head and faultfinders made assumptions about him based solely on his appearance. But what most didn’t see was an inner softness and his compassion for the underprivileged or disadvantaged that saw him initiate amazing community projects.

I once sat in a restaurant with someone, enduring their judgements about the ‘flaws’ of people at other tables; what they were wearing, how they were sitting, the way they ate. Negativity causes supposedly level-headed people to make rash unfair statements about complete strangers. They form opinions about people they don’t even know.

A famous quote from Jesus addresses being critical and judgemental; “Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye but do not consider the beam in your own eye?

(Matthew 7:3) It’s a graphically confronting picture, presented with an element of humour. A person with a timber ‘lamp-post’ protruding from their eye, sees another with a speck of sawdust in their eye and wants to remove it for them!

‘Speck’ conscious individuals, blind to their own wooden ‘beam’, show themselves to be incapable of genuine self-evaluation.

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Māori art has a new home The final cut…

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Following the opening of the Wairau Gallery in Whangarei earlier this year, Cambridge now has its own dedicated space for Māori toi (art). Te Toi Whakaahua gallery celebrated its formal opening on February 25, where approximately 40 patrons were greeted with a powhiri from exhibited artist Michael Matchitt, live music, and a speech by founder and director Dean McLeod.

Dean, a Wintec visual arts graduate, created the space to support up and coming artists, with mentorship and artistic support being a large part of the kaupapa.

“Te Toi Whakaahua is the end of a dream and the start of a reality.” says Dean, “I’ve always dreamt of starting a gallery where I can support artists and give them a voice” Artist Kayla Delvene was among the first artists to exhibit their toi at the gallery.

“Being takatāpui tangata and having this space to showcase my mahi toi is such a beautiful thing and to have someone like Dean create this space for tangata whenua is amazing and so impactful” Opening night at Te Toi Whakaahua drew a sizeable crowd, but Dean urged

Cutting hair has never felt like work to Debra Jenkins.

“It doesn’t feel like a job, it just feels like catching up with people,” she said.

But after running her Leamington barber shop for 17 years, the long standing Shakespeare St businesswoman has finally given her lease the chop and will continue to work part time.

“It’s kinda been emotionally hard, to have been barbering for 40 years and you think the last few years are going to be great but they’ve been the hardest, and it doesn’t necessarily end the way you thought it would,” she said.

Covid was a major factor in her decision to leave the salon last Friday.

“I was always planning to wind down, but I thought the shop would carry on with me here less,” she said. “But that’s just not feasible really, with the uncertainty of it opening and closing all the time.”

Cutthroat Brothers barber shop, a business opened in Te Awamutu in 2020 by husband and wife team Tyrone HunapoClark and Tangiwai Anderson, will move into the Shakespeare St salon.

Debra, from Wales, immigrated to New Zealand in 2000 and moved to Cambridge with her family in 2005.

She wasn’t planning to open her own salon here but bit the bullet after realising there were no barbering jobs on offer.

“I’d had a barber shop in Wales for maybe three years, but I wasn’t familiar with being in business in New Zealand so it was a bit daunting.”

She has been involved in organising many fundraising events, which have raised thousands of dollars for charities.

Dean McLeod, pictured at last week’s opening.

patrons not to overlook any of the art.

“The artist is always trying to tell you something, you just have to look. Stop at every piece and ask yourself if you like it. And if you don’t – why?”

Whakairo (carving) artist Michael Matchitt was also exhibited at the gallery opening, featuring intricate pieces. The nephew

Photo: Michael Jeans.

of renowned artist Para Matchitt, Michael brings a hint of legend to the space.

Other artists exhibited include Pounamu Wharekawa, an indigenous artist in Kirikiriroa, and Julie Anne Spittlehouse. Julie died in 2017, leaving the last of her many artworks to her children.

Te Toi Whakaahua is at 32 Victoria Street, Cambridge.

Debra said owning Mr Walter Barber had been “a really great way to become part of the community”.

“I’ve built some really good relationships and made some great friends here; it’s been awesome,” she said.

She now plans to do more walking with the Fat Bottomed Girls, spend extra time with her foster granddaughter and “get into gardening a bit more”.

Whatever the future holds, the Welsh import has found her happy place.

“I love this community,” she said. “I never want to leave Cambridge. Even if I end up in a caravan in a caravan park, I’m never going to leave. I just love Cambridge.”

Mr Walter Barber owner Debra Jenkins with customer Darcy Jenkins(no relation) in the salon she closed last week.

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Neighbourhood Support sent a community survey to members last years and one question asked was “if together we could take action on one thing… what would be most important to you?”.

An Oaklands resident pointed out that the entrance signs on Thornton Road were looking very shabby.

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More than half a century after they first enlisted, four Cambridge veterans have been presented with their New Zealand Operational Service Medal (NZOSM) for service they saw in southeast Asia.

Colin Parkinson, Sandy Sandford, Doug Rose and Paul Murphy served in the Far East during the Vietnam War era but were ineligible for the OSM until government changes announced last November extended the qualifying eligibility. The changes followed a review by the NZ Defence Force which determined there should be wider recognition for those who served in south-east Asia than had previously been the case.

Last month’s presentation took place at an RSA gathering in Cambridge, led by NZ Defence Force Brigadier Jon Broadley, supported by RSA President Tony Hill.

The citation for Leading Mechanical Engineer (Retired) Colin Parkinson, RNZN, covered his service from

enlistment as a junior mechanic in 1969.

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Lieutenant Commander Paul Murphy RNZN (Retired) joined the Navy aged 17 in 1966 as a seaman officer. On completing his officer training, he was deployed to Hawaii, then to Singapore via Guam to join the Commonwealth Far East Strategic Reserve. On returning to New Zealand in 1969 he took command of a fisheries patrol boat, HMNZS Maroro, becoming the youngest Commanding Officer in RNZN history. He later completed two further six-month tours as part of the Commonwealth Far East Strategic Reserve in 1971 and 1974 – the three deployments as part of the Reserve qualify him for the OSM. Paul served in a variety of staff roles before leaving the RNZN in 1988 after 22 years’ service; he then started his academic and senior government career leading to him receiving his PhD in 1999.

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Library is all booked out

By Mary Anne Gill

Records have been tumbling at Cambridge Library with the number of books and items issued daily surpassing all previous ones.

But a lack of space is thwarting librarians’ ability to get new books on the shelves which has prompted one Cambridge councillor to say getting a new library back on the Long Term Plan was pressing.

The comment from Cr Mike Pettit at this week’s Strategic Planning and Policy committee came three weeks after it was revealed Waipā District Council missed out on buying the former Bunnings building in Cambridge to rehouse the library.

Community Services acting manager Brad Ward told the committee Cambridge Library experienced three days in the quarter between October 1 and December 31 where the number of books and items issued created new records.

The new record came in

November when 4572 books and items left the Wilson Street premises.

Meanwhile the library is also experiencing space restrictions in the work room because of back ordered books now arriving after being held up by Covid restrictions.

Out in the library itself, collection numbers exceed available shelving units – so

librarians have become creative with the Dewey Decimal numbering systems, extending it to under the shelves.

Weeding out book numbers is happening but cannot be done on a large scale without damaging the library collection, said Ward.

Cambridge now has 20,523 registered patrons and issued 82,985 books and items in the quarter.

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All this traffic has to go over the High Level Bridge or the Lower Level Bridge.

Three ways of helping the situation which is fast becoming untenable are: [1] Get on and build the new bridge which will remove a lot of through traffic from Cambridge town. [2] Start a local bus service as an orbital route round Cambridge picking up in the various housing areas so as shoppers can come in to town on it to avoid using their cars and finding they cannot park and having to shop in Hamilton. The bus service would have to be frequent and regular. [3] In this connection school buses from Leamington to the Middle School and the High School should take all pupils from the Leamington side of the bridge to get the children off dangerous roads of our town.

I have lived in Cambridge for nearly 50 years and they have been talking about the Third Bridge for something like 30 years. There is an old Chinese Proverb which says “ If you are digging a hole that’s getting too deep to get out of, Stop digging!” (Abridged) Brian Papworth Cambridge

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I find it disturbing that the urban sprawl, which is changing the face and shape of Cambridge has been allowed to happen with such speed and yet without the necessary infrastructure being implemented a priority.

All the new subdivision houses will have at least two cars , if not more.

The town is already crawling with vehicles and an old bridge, designed primarily for horse and carts, is the main route from one side of the town to the other.

I truly cannot understand why, other than the obvious revenue new subdivisions generate, the council and planners have not made a third, or even fourth bridge, an absolute priority . What are they thinking?

The town is gridlocked daily at certain times . At the present rate of new homes appearing it may soon be in a state of permanent gridlock, with furious commuters.

New subdivisions should be halted until the bridge and traffic issues have been addressed.

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Two weeks, two tons for Lennox

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Riley Lennox of St Peter’s School continued his dream season with the bat by scoring a second consecutive century in the Waikato Secondary School colts’

competition on Saturday in Cambridge.

St Peter’s Colts finished their 40 overs with 326/3 on the St Peter’s No 1 wicket.

Cambridge Colts got through to 152 all out with Jack Calcinai grabbing five

wickets for 25 runs from his six overs as St Peter’s won by 174 runs.

Lennox’s 130 not out came off 87 balls and included 16 fours.

The previous week the Cambridge 14-year-old

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Lennox, who formerly attended Waihi School in Temuka and St Stithians

College in Johannesburg, then showed his all-round ability by taking four catches and grabbing the wicket of Blake McKinnon with his off spin.

Scores: St Peter’s School Cambridge, Colts XI 326-3 (Riley Lennox 130 not out, Oliver Crookston 2/27) Cambridge High School, Cambridge Colts 152-10 (Jack Calcinai 5-25, Ethan Bailey 37).

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Parks, reserves teams battle on

By Mary Anne Gill

The role volunteers play in assisting Waipā District Council at parks and reserves has been significantly constrained by Covid 19 restrictions.

Groups like the Cambridge Tree Trust, Predator Free Cambridge, Eco-FX and Kakepuku Mountain Conservation Project continue to help the council within the restrictions, Community Services acting manager Brad Ward told the Strategic Planning and Policy committee this week.

However voluntary weeding days were cancelled in October and November.

During the quarter from October 1 to December 31, the council removed 58 trees and pruned 733 trees as part of

scheduled maintenance.

“With Covid-19 Alert Level changes to the traffic light system, both the Cambridge and Te Awamutu Park Operations teams have managed work in multiple bubbles to help with business continuity to reduce the risk of transmission of Covid-19 through the community,” said Ward.

There have also been track slips at Lake Te Koo Utu, caused by movement of the banks around the lake in the sandy soil.

At Te Awamutu Memorial Park, contractors are completing minor pathway repairs while others are fixing the fencing at the netball courts caused by storm damage.

All this work has continued despite several staff vacancies.

The Cambridge Tree Trust at the organisation’s regular meeting with Waipā District Council Parks Operation team leader Matt Johnston (at rear, socially distanced). Also pictured are Jane Moodie, Joan McCathie, Eric Todd, Peter Fisher and John Moodie.

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“The Cambridge Parks team is still finding it difficult to recruit for multiple vacancies. The work programme and staff roles have been adjusted during this time to ensure high profile site maintenance is maintained to appropriate levels of service.”

In Te Awamutu, the council wants to fill a vacant parks operator role but is also finding it difficult, said Ward.

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On the West Coast of the South Island, past deep fiords, glassy lakes, forested valleys and snow-capped mountains, lies the Long family cabin. It was here that Chris Long spent the first seventeen years of his life, two days’ hike from the nearest road. In this heartfelt and captivating book, Chris describes childhood with nature on his doorstep: helping his father catch crayfish and his mother grow vegetables, dreaming of helicopter visits, playing with toys crafted from driftwood and jade, and learning to survive in the wild. It was a simple yet blissful upbringing that equipped Chris with the skills and resilience to seek new limits in the world beyond. Since leaving Gorge River he has travelled to over sixty countries and six continents from the Arctic to the Antarctic, encountering endangered wildlife, untouched environments, and people - like himself - from the remotest corners of the earth. A vivid and awe-inspiring account of Chris’s life so far, The Boy from Gorge River tells the story of how an extraordinary childhood shaped an extraordinary life.

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Awards journey opens doors WAIKATO DAIRY AWARDS

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The 2021 New Zealand Dairy Manager of the Year believes that simply by entering you are already a winner.

Christopher Vila, who also won the 2021 Waikato Dairy Manager of the Year title, says entering the Awards has helped him as he works towards his goal of 50/50 sharemilking.

“The Awards enabled me to test and prove my capabilities and knowledge in dairy farming.”

“The journey has opened doors for me to meet people in the industry who are knowledgeable and capable of guiding me in career progression through their mentorship,” he says.

2021 National and Waikato Dairy Manager of the Year, Christopher Vila

Christopher says he would recommend the Awards programme to anyone, without hesitation. “You get to meet different people from different walks of life, from different parts of New Zealand, from different farming systems. You get to hear stories and ideas that shows dairy farming can have different faces too.”

Winning was far from the first-time entrant’s mind when he entered. “I was hoping to widen my network and learn new things so I can better myself in my dairying profession.”

“I entered the awards to put myself out there and discover

“One can never assume to know it all,” he says.

Christopher Vila, 2021 Waikato Dairy Manager of the Year Winner. what else is there for me in terms of career progression in the dairy industry.”

“I was greatly rewarded with an overwhelming satisfaction in terms of personal and professional achievement.”

“I feel very much accomplished knowing that I pushed myself through what I initially thought as an insurmountable challenge.”

Christopher says the biggest challenge he has faced and continues to overcome is the fact he is an immigrant and had to start from scratch.

“Having no monetary resource has put me at a disadvantage in terms of career progression. I depend

heavily upon my abilities.”

As a regional and national winner, Christopher received a combined prize package of just over $30,000 and says he has been able to use a couple of the prizes for future career progression.

“The Honda TRX420FM1 and farm chemicals from Ecolab were stand-outs for me as I have used them as part of my buy-in to the sharemilking company we set up this season.”

“The Iphone 12 and Apple Mac air merit award prizes from DeLaval were also timely as it was just about time to upgrade my work phone,” he says.

The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards are supported by national sponsors DeLaval, Ecolab, Federated Farmers, Fonterra, Honda, LIC, Meridian Energy and Ravensdown, along with industry partners DairyNZ and MediaWorks Christopher says there are many benefits to entering the Awards. “You learn, you grow, gain new friends with the same passion you have for dairy farming, you can have new mentors that are willing to guide and support you in your progression and most importantly you are giving yourself a chance to gain more opportunities to progress in your dairy career.”

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2022 NZ Dairy Industry Regional Awards dinners go ahead in red With judging for the 11 regional programmes underway around the country, the New Zealand Dairy Industry Award’s attention is turning to the regional award dinners being held in March and April.

After consultation with regional teams and national sponsors, the much-anticipated evenings will continue, following government guidelines for events in Red level.

“We know these award dinners are an important part of the rural community’s calendar on many levels, which is why we will follow government guidelines to deliver an evening where success can be recognised and celebrated,”

says NZDIA General Manager Robin Congdon.

“This means the dinners will have a maximum attendance of 100 people, who will be required to show vaccine passes at the venue.

We realise capping numbers means some will miss out, and for those who can’t attend, the events will be livestreamed on the relevant regional dairy industry award facebook page.”

Tickets will be offered directly to finalists, their supporters, entrants and sponsors. Any remaining general admission tickets will be made available online.

“Of course, in the current environment, we understand some people may be hesitant about attending the dinners, and we respect their decision if they don’t want to attend,” says Robin.

Federated Farmers, Fonterra, Honda, LIC, Meridian Energy, MediaWorks and Ravensdown, along with industry partner DairyNZ.

The Award programme proceeds as normal, with judging continuing in all regions.

“Our remit is to deliver the Awards programme and the benefits it brings to dairy farmers,” says Robin.

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“We are rapt judging will continue and entrants will be able to receive feedback and benefit from benchmarking themselves against others, as well as gaining a deeper understanding of best practice.

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The Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award was introduced by the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards to recognise those dairy farmers who are respected by their farming peers and their community for their attitude and role in sustainable dairying.

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it deserves. “We have excellent, experienced dairy farmers creating and working on wonderful projects that have a positive effect on the environment.”

The 2022 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award farmer could come from any of New Zealand’s milk suppliers and any farmer or farming partnership who demonstrates a high calibre of performance and leadership in the areas of responsible and sustainable care of people, animals, ecosystems and communities are eligible to enter.

“We want to hear about the projects and the people who are farming responsibly, both environmentally and socially, and showcasing excellence on a daily basis.

This is a chance for people to nominate their neighbour, their employer or someone in their community.”

The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards are supported by national sponsors DeLaval, Ecolab, Federated Farmers, Fonterra, Honda, LIC, Meridian Energy, and Ravensdown, along with industry partners DairyNZ and MediaWorks

Robin Congdon, New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards General Manager, says that is important to showcase the good work farmers are doing within the industry as it does not always get the exposure

“This Award gives us the opportunity to recognise farmers that have progressed to ownership, demonstrate leadership in their farming practices and are a role model for our younger farmers coming through” he says.

Waikato farmers Pete Morgan and Ann Bouma won the 2021 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award and received the John Wilson Memorial Trophy.

Nomination are via dairyindustryawards.co.nz, with entries closing March 31st. From those nominations, three finalists will be selected and interviewed by a panel of judges at the National Final to be held in Christchurch this year with the winner announced at the Awards dinner on May 14th 2022.

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With a theme of The Elements the 2022 Waikato Dairy Industry Awards dinner promises to be an evening not to be missed.

The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards attracts farmers from across the country, working in all levels of the dairy industry.

One of the highlights of the dairy industry calendar, the winners will be announced at an Awards Dinner at Claudelands Event Centre on Saturday 14th March, with categories for Share Farmer of the Year, Dairy Manager of the Year, and Dairy Trainee of the Year.

The three categories give entrants the chance to challenge themselves, earn a regional or national title and to share in substantial regional and national prize pools.

Waikato Regional Managers Aidan and Sarah Stevenson say the regional awards dinners are always a night of celebration, and not just for the winners. “The regional dinners not only focus on the regional winners and those in other categories, but provide another opportunity to meet, network and socialise with

The three winners of each category will then go on to the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards national final, with National winners announced in Christchurch on Saturday 14 May 2022.

and how glad they are they entered,” he says.

like-minded people who live and breathe the dairy industry.”

“It’s also an opportunity for the volunteers and sponsors to be acknowledged. They provide invaluable support in so many ways to the entrants and the Awards in general. Plus, it’s a chance for everyone to relax and have some fun!”

New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards General Manager Robin Congdon says entering one of the categories remains one of the best ways people can raise their profile and reputation, as well as learn more about the industry to progress their career.

“The overwhelmingly positive feedback we receive from entrants is how much they learnt during the process

“Entrants tell us that they really had to sit down and look at their business and how they were doing things on the farm and why.”

“Entering the Awards really is a learning journey – about the industry, about your business and about you as a farmer,” says Robin.

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Cambridge 202 Pickering Road Deadline Sale

Quality location 202 Pickering Road, Tamahere

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This property of 7.58 ha consists of quality soils and a great location. Fenced into 14 paddocks, centrally raced, with good pasture and a range of large trees makes this a very desirable farm. Backing onto what would be described as a wetland/gully with native plantings provides a mini escape from the world. A main house with two bedrooms and two lounges, large wood burner, a heat pump, gas hot water and solar power. An attached flat with heat pump, two bedrooms and a large living area.

This property has a large shed with lock up bays one end and four-bedroom, lounge kitchen and bathroom on the other. Solar panels on the shed roof provide power to all the dwellings. Water is supplied from captured rainwater and also a deep well.

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Craig Miller M 021 874 283

Experience has never mattered more in this market

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ALTOGETHER FOR A BETTER RESULT

Karen and Vicki, your trusted local property experts

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021 062 6319

Brenda Donaldson Director / Sales 027 867 9953 brenda@riserealestate.co.nz

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Cambridge 14/2 Grace Avenue 3

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Low Maintenance Living

Grace Avenue is a quiet sanctuary, tucked around the back of Leamington. Only a minute’s drive from the local primary school and shops. This gorgeous 3-bedroom, 1 bathroom, home offering an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, would be the perfect starter home, downsizer or retirement home. To arrange your viewing call Shelby or Jordan today!

07 827 8815

57 Duke Street, Cambridge

Price $779,000 View Saturday 05 March 2022, 10:00-10:30am www.harcourts.co.nz/CB3975

Shelby Garrett M 027 622 4166 Jordan Klenner M 022 154 6447

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Karapiro 636 Maungatautari Road 4

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Lakeside Living in Karapiro

Welcome to this stunning establishment, perfect for families, the retired or those with hobbies on the lake. Privately gated, directly opposite the Karapiro Domain is this luxurious 230m2home, sitting proudly on a beautifully manicured 5131m2 section. There is plenty of room out on the large lawn area for a pool, tennis court or even room to build a ‘mens den’.

Don’t hesitate, call Gary or Shelby today for your viewing!

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Price Price By Negotiation View Sunday 06 March 2022 12:30-1:30pm www.harcourts.co.nz/CB3977

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A fairer commission rate of 2.8% to first $300,000 then 1.8% on balance + gst Plus FREE, tailor-made marketing worth $2,500+

CHECK OUT THIS WEEKS FEATURED PROPERTIES | View more on our website!

Location, Delightfully Contemporary

Designed For Family Fun

Deadline Sale

Deadline Sale VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT w 39 Coleridge Street, Leamington

OPEN HOMES SAT & SUN 11.00 - 11.30AM

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- Built in 2015 - designed with passion and flair, engineered and tailor made to compliment the section, sun and love of life.

- This forward thinking home is built with two pavilions showcasing 3-4m stud height, honed concrete block and cedar highlights.

- Featuring floor to ceiling windows, oak floors and gallery hall.

- All bedrooms have ensuites with one being a dual bathroom.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 17th March, by 4pm

Modern Inspiration - Uplifting Character

22 ww39 Baxter Michael Crescent, Cambridge

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- Cleverly designed and completed November 2017, this 301m2 home sparkles with easy living features.

- The design includes, separate lounge/theatre room, open plan family/dining/kitchen with beautiful French oak flooring and scullery, kids lounge in family wing plus office with separate toilet.

- Large master with attractive ensuite and dressing room.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 16th March, by 4pm

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VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT w 22 Thornton Road, Cambridge

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- Location, location, location - Thornton Road. A sensational blend of - Enjoy the practicalities of an internal access garage, additional off road parking and an appealing floorplan. lifestyle comfort, uplifting ambience and prestigeous touches.

The very private, ambient backyard (well fenced too) adds to the joy of - Four spacious bedrooms; office/sunroom; separate formal lounge a lower maintenance property in a sought-after location. (pressed tin ceiling); three bathrooms; open plan living; private - A welcoming two bedroom property; sizeable bedrooms; comfortable patio and garden. open plan living; separate laundry – your comforts are taken care of.

- View by appointment only.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 16th March, by 4pm Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 23rd March, by 4pm

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

More Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA 2008

74 Victoria Street Cambridge

Peter Tong 021 987 867

Wendy Tong 027 555 0633

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A fairer commission rate of 2.8% to first $300,000 then 1.8% on balance + gst Plus FREE, tailor-made marketing worth $2,500+

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$890,000

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12 w 21 King Street, Cambridge

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- Lots on offer and a 809m2 section (more or less) to enjoy.

- 1960’s weatherboard home has been renovated and modernised to offer an attractive open plan kitchen/ dining area, a separate lounge and modernised bathroom.

- An internal access garage encompasses a workshop and studio/office.

- Plenty of section to kick a ball around, plenty of off road parking.

- WOW! A freehold 1376m2 (more or less) section incl. driveway.

- A sunny warm home - new carpet, insulation top and bottom, heatpump, stand alone woodburner.

- A large double garage with a double carport in front and lots of off-road parking.

- Well fenced and gated, not too many gardens Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 23rd March, by 4pm

Central Living with Extended Family Option

Be Delighted - Finders Keepers

Deadline Sale

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OPEN HOME SUN 1.00 - 1.30PM w 49 Vogel Street, Cambridge

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- This superb 1950’s bungalow has been tastefully refurbished.

- Bi-fold doors off the living areas open to a large entertainment deck which over looks a private fully fenced section, glistening inground swimming pool with safety ledge and spa.

- Modern kitchen, modern bathroom, gas radiator heating throughout, heat pump, heat transfer, lots of features, be impressed.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 9th March, by 4pm

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13 Saffron Street, Cambridge

- A quiet position, in a prime location this brick and coloursteel home will steal your heart.

- Features include: Reticulated gas hot water and cooktop, generous living spaces for open plan lounging, neutral colourscheme throughout the home, large walk in pantry in kitchen.

- Plenty of space to fit your lifestyle and possibilities for extended family living with the floor plan set in two wings.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 23rd March, by 4pm D

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More Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA 2008

74 Victoria Street Cambridge

Peter Tong 021 987 867

Wendy Tong 027 555 0633

Lily Hooker 027 870 3317

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This 1970's brick home on a tradition cul-de-sac in Cambridge East, integrates old school character with a modern features and flair. Beautifully renovated, the original wooden floors have been polished and treated to create stunning flooring through the home There are three good sized double bedrooms, the master with a fitted out wardrobe. The brand new bathroom is modern and chic. White walls and painted out high beamed ceilings create a light and open living area and has a air con/heat pump as well as a smart vent for year round comfort. The kitchen has been cleverly extended into the original laundry area to create more room and storage. However, its not just the inside of this home that will have you hooked. Set on a large section with both a front and backyard, theres plenty of room to run. And for the finale, theres an extra-large garage come shedding on the property that will appeal to a wide range of people wanting workshop or extra space. The home does have the x-factor and will be popular. Call to book a visit or register for an up and coming open home.

OPEN HOME: SUNDAY 11.45-12.15PM

CONTACT ALISON 027 277 8726 OR SACHA 021 363 387

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with Jan Bilton

Condiments complement

Can you let a morning go by without a fix of Marmite or Vegemite? No? When travelling, do you need to pack a jar of chilli or hoisin sauce? Or is that a tube of addictive habanero mustard tucked in your handbag? Well you must be a condiment fanatic. Congratulations, you’ve joined my club.

A condiment is a spice, sauce or a combo of ingredients that is added to food to impart a specific flavour, enhance flavours or complement a dish. The most common is salt, followed closely by freshly ground black pepper. Other popular condiments are tomato sauce, mayo, pesto, salsa and fresh herbs.

Salt is a versatile additive — in moderation. Its main function in bakes (eg cakes, breads, muffins) is to enhance the flavours of the other ingredients. As the components blend, salt adds pizzazz and complexity. It also provides a balance to the sweetness of bakes but a salty flavour should not be discernible.

Well, not too much! The popularity of salted caramel sauce may belie this?

Peanut Butter Cupcakes & Salted Caramel Sauce I used Pics new chocolate and peanut butter mix. The cupcakes are great served with whipped cream or plain yoghurt and drizzled with the salted caramel sauce.

Cupcakes: 1 1/4 cups plain flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup peanut butter with chocolate 50g butter, softened 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 2/3 cup milk Salted Caramel Sauce: 50g butter 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup cream 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt Topping: whipped cream or plain yoghurt Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a 10-12-hole muffin pan with paper cases.

Mix the flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl.

Beat the peanut butter, butter and brown sugar in a large bowl — with an electric mixer preferably — for about 2 minutes or until blended. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until fluffy.

Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.

Peanut Butter Cupcakes & Salted Caramel Sauce

Spicy Hazelnut Wafers

Fill the paper cases to about three-quarters full.

Bake until golden and a skewer inserted in centre comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Turn the cupcakes out onto a rack and cool completely. Makes 10-12.

To make the salted caramel sauce, combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to the boil, stirring. Cool a little then drizzle over the cream or yoghurt-topped cupcakes just before serving. Or refrigerate in a covered container for up to 2 weeks.

Makes about 1 cup.

pat dry. Chop finely. Combine with the yoghurt, olive oil, garlic, mustard and parsley.

To cook the chicken, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan. Pan-fry the chicken (in batches if necessary) for about 6 minutes each side.

Serve with the sauce on the side. Can be garnished with extra preserved lemon. Serves 4.

Paprika Chicken With Preserved Lemon Preserved lemons are lemons on steroids. Salt is the preservative which livens up the flavour.

Chicken: 4 large (500g) skinned and boned chicken thighs 2 teaspoons smoked paprika salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, crushed Sauce: 1/2 preserved lemon 3/4 cup plain Greek-style yoghurt 1 teaspoon each: olive oil, crushed garlic, Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Trim the chicken thighs, if necessary. Pound with a rolling pin to an even thickness. Season with the combined paprika, salt and pepper. Place in a shallow dish. Combine 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the mustard and garlic and drizzle over the top. Move the chicken around so it is evenly coated. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the sauce. Rinse the preserved lemon and

Spicy Hazelnut Wafers These delicate cinnamon pastries are great served with coffee or as garnishes for desserts.

25g hazelnuts 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons caster sugar 1 sheet filo pastry 2 teaspoons butter, melted Preheat the oven to 180°C. Lightly grease two baking trays.

Process the nuts, cinnamon and caster sugar in a food processor until very finely chopped and well combined.

Brush the filo pastry with the melted butter, then cut the pastry in half lengthways into two strips. Place each one on a separate baking tray. Sprinkle the nut mixture evenly over each right to the edges.

Cut each piece lengthways into two evenly-sized strips, then cut each length in five (7cm x 7cm) squares. Finally, cut each square diagonally to make triangles.

Bake for 5-7 minutes, until pale golden and brittle, swapping the trays around halfway through cooking if necessary. When cool, carefully store in an airtight container in a cool place.

Makes 40.

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OFFICE POSITION

Are you looking for a new challenge in a nice new office space?

A Full-time Office Position has become available at our Cambridge based company. Key areas include Primary Receptionist/ Accounts Payable, Data entry, Banking and liaison with our Team of staff & Service people.

The ideal candidate would be methodical in their approach to work/have a pleasant phone manner/ be computer literate/a good communicator and enjoy being part of a team of 20 people.

This position offers exceptional working conditions. Renumeration will be negotiated according to experience.

If this position sounds attractive to you please email your resume to lynda@profarms.co.nz If you require more detail please phone Lynda on Ph 021968822

2022 Kiwifruit Packhouse Harvest Season Our kiwifruit harvest season is fast approaching, and we are looking for motivated and reliable people for an approx.

10-week period, starting late March/early April.

We have two shifts with the following hours.

DAYSHIFT: Monday-Saturday 8am-5.30pm TWILIGHT: Sunday 3pm-9pm and Monday-Friday 6pm11pm Applicants must be able to work the full hours/days of the shift they apply for.

Positions include grading, packing, tray prep, tray making (working with heavy box making machinery) stacking, strapping, quality control and forklift operators.

Applicants must have a willingness for a potential drug test.

Drivers needed for 2022 Kiwifruit Harvest Whitehall Fruitpackers requires driving staff for their kiwifruit harvest. We are looking for motivated and reliable people for approximately 10 weeks starting late march/ early April, available 7 days per week when needed.

Mechanically minded is a plus.

We are looking for: Tractor Drivers – for orchard tractors, on flat and hillside orchards, towing bin trailers.

Outdoor Forklift Operators – for outside orchard work, loading and unloading trucks, driving a variety of forklifts and terrains.

Indoor Forklift Operators – for the packhouse and Coolstore loading, bin dump operators, loading curtain siders and containers with positions available on either our dayshift or twilight shifts.

All applicants must hold an up to date and valid NZ driver’s license and must be willing to undergo pre-employment drug test.

We are positioned 10 minutes south of Cambridge in the Waikato.

To apply for any of the positions please ring the office on 07 827 8456 Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm

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We are currently on the look out for PARTS PERSON to join our Cambridge Branch.

This role is full-time with Saturdays on rotation (after a period of training) and is ideal for someone who is interested in farm machinery, is enthusiastic and willing to learn and looking to gain experience that will carry them through their career. School leavers with the right attitude and aptitude will be considered and if applicable can undertake a parts apprenticeship.

What we are looking for Mechanically minded with ideally some exposure to/ understanding of farm machinery, or someone who is mad about machinery! Computer literate and willing to learn new systems. Experience in a customer facing role would be advantageous, but high levels of communication skills and a genuine desire to interact with people will be a good fit. Willing to learn new skills and be a critical part of a strong growing team.

Contact Chris Brown for a chat on 027 488 0306 (or stop in at the branch) or email your CV to Chris Brown@gaz.co.nz

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Reliable and punctual Physically fit Strong health and safety awareness Quality focus and attention to detail Ability to work in a team environment A current full drivers licence Must pass a Drug & Alcohol test Possible transportation availability Apprenticeship opportunity exists for the right candidate

LIVE YOUR DREAM JOB IN THIS PIECE OF HEAVEN!

You have an opportunity, if you’re an experienced Farm Manager to join our great team in the Waikato. Farm is 303ha (250ha eff.) 680 cow, system 2/3 dairy unit. Rolling to steep (small percentage is steep) located close to the Waikato River just south of Cambridge.

One-year-old, state of the art, 54 bail Waikato Rotary shed with a Navigate drafting system, ACR’s, Auto plant wash and in shed feeding. We are looking for the right person with large herd experience, passion, drive, and the motivation to take the farm to the next level. They must have high standards, excellent pasture management skills, put stock and the environment first, show exemplary leadership skills and be a team player. The ideal applicant will have strong organisational and time management skills and be an excellent communicator.

The farm also has a 55ha runoff attached with youngstock, crops and some winter grazing. On farm we grow our own maize, turnips, winter crop, and use some PKE. We run a system 2/3.

Position comes with a new 4 bedroom home, ensuite bathroom, walk in wardrobe and spectacular views of the farm and surrounding area.

We are a family-owned business with 3 other farms in the Waikato and pride ourselves as excellent employers. You would primarily be working with the Operations Manager and working together to set budgets, plans and day to day running of the farm. As a farming group we provide excellent support, a safe work environment and encourage growth in our staff. We walk the talk!

Fundamental to our business are our core beliefs: • We look after the land/pasture/environment and leave it better for the next generation of farmers • Stock are cared for and healthy • Communication is key and people are valued • We are a compliant operation and invest in noneffective land for the future • We run a profitable and enjoyable business for all You must have a full driver’s licence, be drug free and be eligible to work in New Zealand and be available for interviews. Position available from 1 June 2022. Essential to have a current CV and up to date references.

All enquiries to Duncan@onebird.co.nz

Looking for the right candidate for the job?

ADVERTISE YOUR VACANCY WITH US! Call Janine on 027 287 0005 or email janine@goodlocal.nz

“Local jobs for local people”

Please email your CV to: gray.construction@xtra.co.nz or phone 021 964 187

St. Peter’s Catholic School School Caretaker St Peter’s Catholic School provides a vibrant and community-based Catholic learning environment for year 1-8 students.

Located in the heart of Cambridge, we are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and energetic caretaker (preferably experienced) for maintaining school buildings, grounds and our school pool.

The role involves a wide range of duties, and we require someone with a can-do attitude, that will promote and maintain the school as an attractive, clean and safe environment.

This part-time position is 20 hours per week and mostly during term time (40 weeks per year), with some additional hours during school holidays as required.

Applications close at noon on Thursday, 17th March 2022.

For a full position description or to submit a covering letter and CV please e-mail: office@stpeterscatholic.school.nz

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.

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DEATH NOTICES GUSSY, Ronald Desmond – Passed away suddenly at home on Monday, 28th February 2022. Aged 77 years. Dearly loving husband of Thea for nearly 60 years.

Devoted father and fatherin-law to Maria & Hayden, George & Craig, and Lance & Angela. Grandad to Chloe, Dannii, Riley, Siena, Josh, Sam, Pepe and greatgrandfather to Boston and a number of horses and dogs.

A private family farewell has taken place. You are invited to the family home to celebrate Ron’s life at 2.30p.m. on Tuesday, 8th March 2022.

All communications to the Gussy Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.

FUNERAL SERVICES

ADVERTISING PROOF DEATH NOTICES JOHNSON, Selwyn Murray – Peacefully passed away TCQ010215 at Plan: Waikato Hospital, with his family at his side, on Friday, 25th February 2022, Publication aged 76 years. Dearly loved News of Susan for 26 soulTAmate amazing years.

Loved father Cambridge News to Stephen, Angela & Julian, and stepfather to Blair & Emmaleen, and Heather & Jamie. Cherished grandpa to Tommy, Liam, Charlotte, Maika, Aria, Emma, and Jackson. Now no longer in pain. A celebration of Selwyn's life will be held at Hamilton Park Chapel, 395 SH 26, Newstead, Hamilton on Friday, the 4th of March 2022 at 1.00pm. Vaccine passports will be required to attend this service. Donations to the NZ Heart Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

Should you wish to watch this service via Livestream, please contact Grinter’s office on 07 827 6037 for the link, or visit “Selwyn’s Tribute Page” on the Grinter’s website. All communications to the Johnson Family, c/3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434

IN MEMORIAM BOYCE, Graham Morley (Boycey) Passed 05/03/2021 Daily we are fondly reminded that “it is what it is”.

With much love from your familiars.

Size: 19x2

2022

PUBLIC NOTICES Format: bw

Position Mighty River Domain, ThuLake 3 Mar Karāpiro PN Thu 3 Mar Temporary Liquor Bans Run Date

Pursuant to the Waipa- District Public Places Alcohol Control Bylaw 2015 and the Local Government Act 2002, temporary liquor bans will operate on the Mighty River Domain, Lake Kara- piro (excluding the Sir Don Rowlands Centre, any leased facilities and any other area/s on the Mighty River Domain specifically licensed for the sale or service of alcohol) on certain dates/times during the 2021-2022 summer season.

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

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – Long Road, Puahue Road, Parawera Road, Maungakawa Road, Te Miro Road, Buckland Road, Karāpiro Road, Whitehall Road and French Pass Road on Sunday, 13 March 2022 Please note that the roads listed below will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic on Sunday, 13 March 2022 for the Targa Bambina event.

Between 8.30am and 1.00pm • Long Road – from Chamberlain Road to Puahue Road • Puahue Road – from Long Road to Parawera Road - Traffic free to move on Kay Road and Glasson Road (both no exit) but unable to turn on to Puahue Road • Parawera Road – from Puahue Road to 200m from the intersection with Arapuni Road Between 12.40pm and 5.10pm • Maungakawa Road – from 300m north of the intersection with Fencourt Road to Te Miro Road - Traffic free to move on Gudex Road (no exit) but unable to turn on to Maungakawa Road • Te Miro Road – from Maungakawa Road to 200mm south of Waterworks Road Between 2.15pm and 6.45pm • Buckland Road – from Waipa District boundary to Karapiro Road • Karapiro Road – from Buckland Road to Whitehall Road • Whitehall Road – from Karapiro Road to French Pass Road

Jim Goddin JP Funeral Director

- Traffic free to move on Dunning Road (no exit) but unable to turn on to Whitehall Road • French Pass Road – from Whitehall Road to 300m from the intersection with Thornton and Maungakawa Roads

Celebrating Life - Your Way Dedicated to providing personalised and meaningful funeral services.

07 827 6037 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge www.grinters.co.nz

PITTAMS, Keith Robert Pedro your life’s journey was short, but you lived it to the max. We’re travelling life’s road with you by our side.

With your precious memories kept in our hearts of your funloving ways, your boldness, and your laugh. A wonderful son and brother.

CHURCH NOTICES

- Traffic free to move on Lovells Road and Smart Road (both no exit) but unable to turn on to French Pass Road Arrangements will be made for access by emergency vehicles during the closure, if required.

For more information please contact Waipa District Council on 0800 924 723 or email info@waipadc.govt.nz Garry Dyet Chief Executive

CHURCH NOTICES

THURSDAY MARCH 3, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF SPRAYING BESIDE TE AWA CYCLEWAY

PLEASE NOTE: that we have prepared this advertisement proof based on our understanding of In accordance with Waikato Regional Plan 6.2 Discharge the instructions received. In approving of Agrichemicals Into users of the Te Awa Cycleway the advertisement, it is Air, the client’s are advised that periodic spraying responsibility to check the accuracy of of herbicides, fungicides and insecticides willand take place at various times both the advertisement, the media position nominated. throughout the year. Spraying will be beside the section of cycleway, adjacent to where operations are taking Cancellation of adverts booked nursery with media will incur a media cancellation place. fee of $50.

Affected sections of cycleway include: 50m stretch approx. 1km north of Avantidrome your contact: Amy 500m stretch immediately prior to Hooker Road entrance (heading north).

Spraying is undertaken by Genesis Nurseries Limited to ensure the health of their fruit tree crops.

Spraying is intermittent, dependent on plant health needs and weather conditions. Spraying will not occur on weekends or Public Holidays and will be limited to the hours of 8am – 4pm.

To ensure the health and safety of the public, the cycleway will close temporarily while spraying operations are in progress. Te Awa Cycleway will publish notices of cycleway closures on the Te Awa Facebook page and website. This notice will also be published on the Waipa District Council and Waikato District Council Facebook pages. Warning signs are in situ on the cycleway.

A spray plan is available for viewing during office hours, contact Genesis Nurseries Limited on 07 827 8281 to arrange.

Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

PUBLIC NOTICE

Of an application for Off Licence SC & CS Limited, 275 Racecourse Road, RD1, Cambridge 3493 has made application to the Waipa District Licensing Committee for the issue of a off-licence in respect of the premises at 1905/1907 Cambridge Road, Cambridge known as Grocery Barn.

The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is grocery store. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 7am to 8.30pm.

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 first publication of this notice.

CHURCH NOTICES

Corner of Queen and Bryce Street

Join us this Sunday at Raleigh St. Christian Centre 9.30am Service. Vaccine Pass required.

24-26 Raleigh Street

For 9:30am live stream: www.rscc.co.nz

“A Spiritual “Forty Days iPod” with GOD” Sunday service at 10am will be lead by Rev. Alistair McBride.

Sunday Service will be at 10am led by Rev. Mohukelesi Lolohea

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THURSDAY MARCH 3, 2022

FOR SALE

GARAGE SALES

SERVICES

DRY FIREWOOD mix of gum, old man pine, macrocarpa, $110.00 per cube. Ph John 021 238 5052

DIVERSE SELECTION of household items. 1 Dick Street Cambridge, Saturday 5th March, 7am-noon. Cash only.

FIREWOOD FACTORY

SERVICES

SERVICES

Free Delivery Large Range

BUILDER

30 years experience.

Specialising in Bathroom Alterations Ph Mike Margan 027 532 3963

NEATA LAWNS Lawn Care Services

• Lawn Mowing • Edging • Weed & Feed Treatment

Ph Peter

Pine $110 Hotmix $135

Spouting Need Fixing?

0800 FIREWD 0800 347 393

For all your maintenance and repairs with 17 Years’ Experience on colour steel, copper & PVC spouting.

ORDER ONLINE:

www.firewoodfactory.co.nz

MOVIES

THE SALON CATERS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

The Best Value in Showbusiness

Cuts & Colours Perms & Styling

All our cinemas have sterile air UVC disinfection killing airborne virus and bacteria

New clients most welcome

BELFAST M THU & FRI 6:10, SAT 12:55, 3:05 & 6:25, SUN 12:25, 2:35 & 5:55, TUE 6:10, WED 10:20 & 6:10 _____________________________________________________

VALIDATE YOUR VACCINE PASS - REQUIRED FOR ENTRY (12 years plus)

Call 07 827 48 74

for an appointment with Delyse, Raewynne, Nikita and Amber

DEATH ON THE NILE M THU & FRI 5:45, SAT 3:25, SUN 2:55, TUE 5:45, WED 10:00 & 5:45 _____________________________________________________

Free Customer parking We are opposite the New World Carpark

Interior Plasterer

Call Dean on 0274 769 591

0211 707 360

23 YEARS EXPERIENCE Gib Fixing/Stopping Cove/Cornice Skim Coat New or Existing Renovations

For a look you will love Call Dave Rowe • • • •

SERVICES

PHONE STEVE

021 0861 8636

Interior painting Wallpapering Exterior painting Spray painting

Qualified, Professional Arborists • Tree Care

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

Ph. Matthew Trott

MARRY ME M SAT 1:25 & 5:50, SUN 12:55 & 5:20 _____________________________________________________ UNCHARTED M THU & FRI 5:55, SAT 12:45, 3:55 & 6:15, SUN 12:15, 3:25 & 5:45, TUE & WED 5:55 _____________________________________________________ THE BATMAN M THU & FRI 5:30, SAT 12:30, 2:55 & 5:05, SUN 12:00, 2:25 & 4:35, TUE & WED 5:30 _____________________________________________________ THE BOOK OF LOVE M THU & FRI 6:05, SAT 1:15, 3:40 & 6:00, SUN 12:45, 3:10 & 5:30, TUE 6:05, WED 10:10 & 6:05 _____________________________________________________ Unfolding in real time, this is a riveting and pulse pounding thriller from award-winning director Phillip Noyce.

THE DESPERATE HOUR M STARTS NEXT THU The Regent Theatre Celebrates 90 Years of Entertainment SAT MARCH 12 – 3 NOSTALGIC SESSIONS – 12:30, 4:00 & 7:30

Missed Delivery?

Let Us Know Phone 07 827 0005

decorator@daverowe.co.nz www.daverowe.co.nz

OPEN HOMES

MOVIES

CAMBRIDGE OPEN HOMES BAYLEYS Saturday 5 March 389 Pickering Road Sunday 6 March 50 Hall Street

Auction

1.00-1.30pm

Auction

11.00-12.00pm

CAMBRIDGE REAL ESTATE Saturday 5 March 2/899 Maungatautari Rd Auction 3090A Cambridge Rd Auction 496 Roto-o-Rangi Rd Deadline Sale 88 Te Miro Road Deadline Sale 815 Maungakawa Rd Deadline Sale Sunday 6 March 2/899 Maungatautari Rd Auction 331 Whitehall Road PBN 13/2 Grace Avenue $779,000 7A Carlyle Street $629,000 3 Belmont Place PBN 3 Baxter Place PBN 30 Robinson Street PBN 50B Williams Street PBN 3090A Cambridge Rd Auction 83A Hall Street PBN 496 Roto-o-Rangi Rd Deadline Sale 11 Raleigh Street PBN 2 Alfred Back Place PBN 52B Hamilton Road PBN 31A Isobel Hodgson Dr PBN 8 Belmont Place PBN 8A Rose Leigh Drive $1,439,000 109 Ihimaera Road PBN 20 Alan Livingston Dr Deadline Sale 112 Thornton Road $849,000 88 Te Miro Road Deadline Sale 8 Twin Willow Close PBN 42 Chaucer Street Deadline Sale 48B Hamilton Road $1,350,000+ 185 Taylor Street PBN 44 Chaucer Street Deadline Sale 815 Maungakawa Rd Deadline Sale FIRST NATIONAL Saturday 5 March 17 Carlyle Street $769,000

10.30-11.15am 12.00-12.45pm 12.30-1.00pm 1.30-2.15pm 2.45-3.15pm 10.30-11.15am 11.00-11.30am 11.00-11.30am 11.45-12.15pm 11.45-12.15pm 12.00-12.30pm 12.00-12.30pm 12.00-12.30pm 12.00-12.45pm 12.00-12.45pm 12.30-1.00pm 12.30-1.00pm 12.30-1.00pm 12.45-1.15pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.15-1.45pm 1.15-1.45pm 1.15-2.00pm 1.30-2.00pm 1.30-2.15pm 1.45-2.15pm 2.00-2.30pm 2.00-2.30pm 2.15-2.45pm 2.30-3.15pm 2.45-3.15pm

2.00-2.30pm

HARCOURTS Saturday 5 March 14/2 Grace Avenue 32 Baxter Michael Cr Sunday 6 March 636 Maungatautari Rd 32 Baxter Michael Cr LJ HOOKER Sunday 6 March 34a Scott Street 9 Keats Tce 34 Williamson Street 49 Hamilton Road

$779,000 PBN

10:00-10:30am 11.00-11.45am

PBN PBN

12:30-1:30pm 11.00-11.45am

$859,000 $865,000 PBN PBN

11.15-11.45am 12.00-12.30pm 12.00-12.30pm 12.45-1.15pm

FILM NAME Film

Thu, Fri,Fri, Sat, Sat,Sun, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Tue, Wed, 3 Mar 4 Mar 5 Mar 6 Mar 7 Mar 8 Mar 9 Mar

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

11.00am 11.30am 1.10pm Thu,

14 Mar

Film 1 hr 51 mins

BOLSHOI BALLET JEWELS (TBA) (M) 2 hrs 6 mins Colette

MORE RE Saturday 5 March 39 Baxter Michael Cres 86B Hall St 20 William Paul St 18a Williamson St 54a Williams St 50 Southey St 21 King St 13 Saffron St 91 Shakespeare St Sunday 6 March 39 Baxter Michael Cres 47 Baxter Michael Cres 86B Hall St 20 William Paul St 18a Williamson St 54a Williams St 50 Southey St 21 King St 13 Saffron St 91 Shakespeare St 49 Vogel St

10.45-11.30am

PBN

3.00-3.45pm

Deadline Sale $1,950,000 Deadline Sale PBN PBN Deadline Sale Deadline Sale $890,000 Deadline Sale $1,000,000+ Deadline Sale

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

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

Launch Special

Cambridge

It’s time for More for you

15 Mar

1.10pm 16 Mar

3.30pm 17 Mar

11.00am

CYRANO (M)

1.30pm

1.00pm

Green Book(M) (M) 2 hrs 25 mins Destroyer

3.45pm 6.15pm

1.10pm 1.30pm 8.15pm 6.35pm 11.15am 6.00pm 1.10pm

8.15pm 1.30pm 8.30pm 6.00pm 3.15pm 8.00pm 8.15pm

22 hrs hrs 15 20 mins mins

1.45pm 11.15am 8.00pm 6.00pm

1.15pm 3.15pm 6.00pm 8.00pm

hr 53 21 hrs 15mins mins

MARRY ME (M)

4.10pm 1.45pm 6.15pm 8.00pm

3.15pm

4.00pm 1.15pm 6.00pm 5.15pm

Swimming Stan & OllieWith (M) Men (M) 11MONSTERFAMILY hr 52 mins 2 (PG) hr 53 mins

11.00am 4.10pm 5.50pm 6.15pm

2 hrs 16 mins

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

C L O S E D

3.30pm 4.10pm 11.20am 6.15pm 11.30am 8.40pm Fri, 8.30pm Sat,6.40pm11.30am Sun,

2 hrs 16 mins Colette (M) 2 hrs 6 mins

DEATH ON THE Hotel Mumbai (M) NILE (M) Deadline Sale Deadline Sale PBN PBN Deadline Sale Deadline Sale $890,000 Deadline Sale $1,000,000+

17 Mar

3.20pm 11.30am 11.30am 12.5pm 3.30pm 1.10pm 3.30pm 3.50pm 11.15am1.35pm 1.30pm 6.15pm 3.50pm 5.45pm 8.30pm 6.20pm 8.20pm 3.45pm 3.20pm

BOOK OF(M) LOVE (M) Destroyer PBN

16 Mar

8.30pm 11.30am 11.15am 3.45pm 2.20pm 1.30pm 4.25pm 6.20pm 8.15pm 8.30pm

A Dog's Way Home (PG) 1 hr 51 mins

LUGTONS Saturday 5 March 1 Morton Place Sunday 6 March 1 Morton Place

3.45pm 14 Mar

15 Mar

2Green hrs 20 Book mins (M) 2 hrs 25 mins

FACING MONSTERS (E)

If Beale Street (M) Could Talk (M) Hotel Mumbai

8.15pm

6.30pm

6.00pm

4.40pm

1.00pm

1.40pm

8.15pm 4.00pm 3.50pm 1.35pm 6.20pm 8.20pm 1.50pm11.15am 11.15am 5.30pm 5.30pm 8.15pm 4.00pm

19 Mar

11.15am

11.15am 3.50pm Tue, 3.45pm 19 Mar

1.30pm 11.15am 11.30am 3.45pm 1.30pm 1.15pm 6.15pm 6.00pm 1.30pm 1.40pm

4.10pm 1.15pm 6.00pm 11.00am 11.00am 8.10pm 4.10pm

20 Mar

3.20pm 3.40pm

Wed, 20 Mar

1.00pm

3.40pm 3.50pm 3.20pm 5.50pm

8.30pm 12.45pm

6.00pm 3.20pm 8.30pm 6.30pm 12.45pm 5.50pm 6.00pm 3.50pm

1.30pm 11.15am 8.00pm 5.30pm

1.45pm 11.15am 8.00pm 5.30pm

1.40pm 11.00am 5.45pm 8.10pm

1.45pm 1.30pm 6.10pm 8.00pm

4.15pm 1.45pm 6.15pm 8.00pm

3.45pm 1.40pm 8.30pm 5.45pm

4.10pm

2.30pm 1.05pm 8.15pm

1.00pm 11.00am 11.00am 4.00pm 1.45pm 4.15pm 5.50pm 1.20pm 4.00pm 1.15pm 1.30pm 6.10pm 6.15pm 8.40pm 6.40pm

11.30am 3.45pm 8.30pm 8.30pm

12.30pm 2.30pm 4.30pm

Swimming With Men (M) THEGuilty BATMAN (TBA) The 1 hr 52 mins (M) 1 hr 40 mins

1.00pm12.45pm 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am 12.30pm 5.15pm 6.00pm 4.10pm 7.30pm 7.20pm 8.45pm

11.30am 2.10pm 5.50pm 6.40pm 8.30pm

12.30pm 12.30pm 6.00pm

UNCHARTED (M)

4.00pm

LA TRAVIATA Stan & Ollie (M)Could Talk (M) If Beale Street

5.50pm

5.50pm

3.00pm 8.00pm

4.00pm 8.40pm

5.00pm

4.20pm

M O N D A Y

1.15pm 6.40pm

6.30pm

www.tivolicinema.co.nz REDUCED HOURS TUES AND THURS DUE TO COVID 823– PLEASE 5064 – 32 LakeYOUR Street, Cambridge “PLEASE WEARBookings YOUR MASK BRING COVID VACCINATION PASS”

The Guilty (M) 1 hr 40 mins

4.10pm

8.45pm

www.tivolicinema.co.nz

Bookings 823 5064 – 32 Lake Street, Cambridge

6.40pm

1.05pm 12.45pm 8.15pm 5.50pm

4.30pm

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THURSDAY MARCH 3, 2022

NISSAN

FUTURE VALUE

FROM

NISSAN 150,000 KM’S FACTORY

5YR

WARRANTY

36,990

$

+ORC

Ask your Nissan Dealer about our low NFV finance rates

*Under the Nissan Future Value program, you can sell your vehicle to Nissan Financial Services New Zealand for the pre-agreed future value (adjusted for excess kilometres and the cost of repairs for vehicle damage beyond fair wear and tear), to pay the final balloon payment on your loan. Allowed kilometres and vehicle condition requirements are set out in the Nissan Future Value agreement. $36,990 price offer based on new Nissan X-TRAIL ST 4WD plus On Road Costs of $990. On road costs include initial 12 month registration & WOF, fuel and vehicle delivery. Terms and conditions apply. ^Nissan Future Value available to approved applicants on selected new Nissan models. Please consult with your Nissan Dealer for eligible models.

Sports bar shown is an optional extra.