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Back to business By Mary Anne Gill
Waipā’s Covid bounce back has begun with domestic tourism credit card spending and visitor night stays above the New Zealand average and the best in the Waikato. Figures released by Hamilton and Waikato Tourism this week show an injection of $131 million last year into the local economy through an eight per cent increase in electronic spending over 2020 and ahead of pre-Covid 2019’s $129 million. The district’s 318 Air BnB providers were the big recipient of ‘bed nights’ in the district with 47 per cent occupancy rates. Across all accommodation, including Air BnB, hotels and motels, occupancy rates were at 38 per cent, tourism interim chief executive Nicola Greenwell told the council’s Finance and Corporate committee. Waipā had 149,143 guest nights; 16.5 per cent of the Waikato total. “While Waikato is doing okay as a region, Waipā pips that and is growing and doing really well out of our six districts.” The figures came as no surprise to deputy mayor Liz Stolwyk who manages the council’s Mighty River Domain at Lake Karāpiro. “I’m hearing now and I’m experiencing personally with bookings, we are busy. We’re really starting to see lots of pick up now with conferencing and events. I think we are going to see a very good upcoming summer season,” she said. Holding most operators back currently are the numbers impacted by Omicron. “It will be a battle for a little while,” said Greenwell. Some operators had downsized or not replaced team members and now was the time to be replacing, recruiting, and getting ready to be “match fit” for when the borders reopen.
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Waipā, Hamilton, Matamata-Piako, Ōtorohanga, Waikato and Waitomo territorial authorities fund Hamilton and Waikato Tourism to promote Waikato domestically and internationally. Last year the region hosted 12,701 delegates as part of 128 business events. “With Australian visitors now able to arrive just before Easter, and visitors from all other visa waiver countries from 11.59pm on May 1, the border reopening is fantastic news,” said Greenwell. “Visitors will likely begin filtering through, rather than arrive in an immediate rush so we still need New Zealanders to travel domestically.” One of Waipā’s biggest attractions is the Te Awa River Ride. “This is a great local experience with some stunning scenery to discover,” she said. The Waipā section goes from the newly-opened Hooker Road to Cambridge Velodrome and then continues through to Lake Karāpiro. • See: Shop local campaign mooted, page 3.
Boh’s an Aussie champion By Steph Bell-Jenkins
Tamahere runner Boh Ritchie, 15, has burst onto the international athletics scene, winning gold at the 2022 Australian Track and Field Championships in Sydney. The St Peter’s Cambridge student also smashed six seconds off her personal best time. She finished the race in 4m27s, two seconds under the qualifying time for this year’s World U20 Athletics Championships. She is too young to compete there this year – the cut off age is 16 – but her sights are firmly set on the 2024 event. Coach Ange Russek, assistant director of sport at St Peter’s, applauded Boh’s race tactics and composure on the track. “In any sport a 15-yearold meeting an U20 target is a pretty huge achievement.” Boh said she was “a bit nervous” before the race at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre because the track and stadium were so big. She started strongly and by the 300m mark she’d surged into the lead. “I knew if they hadn’t passed me by the last 150 I had it in the bag because I have a strong 150m to finish.” Boh Ritchie with her 1500m gold medal at Sydney Ange said it had been Olympic Park Athletics Centre.
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Funding mooted for Resthaven By Mary Anne Gill
A plea for financial assistance by Cambridge Resthaven to Waipā District Council, as the community trust embarks on a two-year $36 million redevelopment programme, will now be considered as part of the council’s Annual Plan process. Resthaven representatives asked the council’s Finance and Corporate committee this week to fund one of its new $81,000 studio units and in return they would call the unit the Waipā Studio. Staff advice was to decline the application saying the trust already received a “significant amount of (rates) relief” and the request was “unanticipated rates’ funded support.” Deputy chief executive Ken Morris said Resthaven was a community based not for profit organisation which had done many years outstanding service to the Cambridge community. “This is probably unfortunate timing in terms of the request because any assistance council would provide here would be very much grant funding. This would be operational expenditure and come straight
Pictured with the 3D model of the new development are Cambridge Resthaven Trust Board chair Kevin Monks, project and sales manager Sandra Fairhurst, Cambridge Resthaven CEO David Hall, and Chibnall Buckell Team Architects director Dominic Buckell.
out of ratepayers’ dollars.” But before the Resthaven representatives and councillors had time to discuss the agenda item, mayor Jim Mylchreest stepped in and asked staff why they could not consider funding the application from the council’s pensioner reserve housing fund. “It seems to me the quantum we are talking about for one unit; we can’t build them for this price. If it is a dedicated facility, then it could be legitimately covered by a pensioner reserve account rather than coming from rates or
further contributions from our development fees,” he said. The pensioner reserve account is unspent rental funds contributed by tenants, said Morris. “It seems to me it’s probably a pretty good investment,” said Mylchreest. Deputy mayor Liz Stolwyk said Resthaven needed to be treated differently to other nonprofit groups. “We are part of this organisation so I feel uncomfortable talking about this group as a separate
organisation.” She supported Mylchreest’s suggestion and wanted it investigated further. Cr Mike Pettit said the mayor’s idea was “superb” but also suggested the council could levy additional rates and use borrowed money to fund the application. However, Cr Clare St Pierre said she wanted to see more financial background from Resthaven and the rules around using the pensioner reserve account. She also queried whether Resthaven had approached philanthropic funders or social housing supporters for assistance. Finance and Corporate committee chair Andrew Brown said he wanted more time to consider what would be a “precedent” and a “knee jerk or ad hoc” decision. The Resthaven request, which did not come through the Annual Plan process used by other organisations, will now go to the council’s Strategic Planning and Policy committee for a decision in May with other Annual Plan requests. Staff will meanwhile consider the application again and investigate other funding streams for consideration then.
On the beat with Senior Constable DEB THURGOOD Thanks, once again… My column is fast developing a theme of gratitude. It goes to show the depth of our community’s involvement and willingness to assist the Police. Today I have another story to tell. Last Friday we received a report of a vehicle driving dangerously on Victoria Street, Cambridge. It was followed by a concerned caller until it reached the Lakewood development in town. I located and stopped the vehicle nearby. Unfortunately, as they sometimes do, the situation deteriorated. A member of the public recognised this and stepped in to physically assist my colleague and I, as we were restraining the driver in very difficult circumstances. I appreciated his quick assessment of our situation and the valuable assistance which prevented further risk. On another topic, this week I want to talk to you about Official Information Requests. From time to time, people require access to information held on by Police or
other Government agencies. The Official Information Act (OIA) gives New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and those visiting in New Zealand the right to request a copy of official information held. When it comes to Official Information, this relates to reports, memos, letters, notes, advice and emails, recordings and computer records. The Ministry of Justice (www.justice.govt.nz) has a handy directory which you can use to ensure you approach the correct agency. A couple of common examples of reasons people may need to make an OIA to Police are to get information about incidents in which they have been involved to support a court order application, or to obtain information about incidents in which company vehicles that they own have been involved. When making an OIA request, you will need to be very specific as to what information you are wanting and the reason why you require it. Applications can be made online or by downloading a PDF
form which you can then complete, post or email. Not all information requires an OIA request however. You can request your criminal record through the Ministry of Justice. If you are a defendant in a court case, you are entitled to information about your case under the Criminal Disclosure Act. (You or your lawyer should contact the Officer in Charge of your case in the first instance). Information about your driving licence demerit point tally can be made through the NZTA. Information relating to a traffic infringement (tickets) that you have received can be made through Police Infringement Services. To request a traffic crash report where you are directly involved, you may make a request to Police under the Privacy Act 1993. In most cases above, the queries can be submitted online. Visit www.police. govt.nz for further information. Until next week, stay safe.
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Campaign mooted
Communications’ staff at an unadvertised Waipā council workshop this week have revealed plans to use ratepayer funds and council resources to support a buy local campaign through a “storytelling” approach. Businesses selected by the council will be profiled by council communications’ staff and promoted through its social media platforms. The council would “utilise” local media to share stories for a further in-depth feature.
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‘Waipā’ airport jets ahead By Mary Anne Gill
Expect to see jet planes over Waipā skies. Waikato Regional Airport Ltd, which operates Hamilton Airport on behalf of five local authorities including Waipā district, has revealed plans to develop a new corporate jet precinct to cater for demand from Auckland. The jets are likely to be smaller and of the corporate variety rather than any huge Dreamliners or Airbuses. Later this year the airport will also develop a new helicopter servicing base at its southern end, the Jet Park Hotel will reopen to the public after a refurbishment and a $15 million terminal upgrade is near completion. “We’ve sold a number of properties on Titanium Park and we’ve had quite a bit of interest for corporate jet operators to relocate out
Contractors will install a raised platform and tightened curves at the intersection of Bryce Street and Hamilton Road in Cambridge to encourage drivers to travel slower and By Mary Anne Gill improve pedestrian safety and accessibility. The works, It has been a mixed which start Monday, will take week at Lake Te Koo Utu two to three weeks. with work on the senior playground ahead of New members Waipā District Council schedule while there is a has appointed three delay in the raingardens new members to its Iwi development, due to start Consultative committee. this week. Waipā District Council Gabrielle Kuiahuna MorganLogan (Maniapoto Māori Water Services manager Trust Board), Thomas Henry Martin Mould said Lord (Kaniwhaniwha), and equipment required for Dominic Tumoana Viles the raingardens to filter (Kakepuku) replace Barney wastewater going into Lake Manaia, Waitiahaoho Te Ruki Te Koo Utu has not arrived. Work was scheduled for and Rangiuia Riki who have completion in June but will resigned. now extend out several A quiet cuppa weeks until all equipment The first of the cuppa with has arrived. Waipā council online sessions Mould said work on the got underway this week with western side of the lake poor participation prompting would now start after Easter. council staff to take to the Meanwhile at the northern council’s Antenno App. end of the lake, a new senior Several notifications were sent playground is roaring ahead. to residents reminding them Installed to date are the to book into the webinar series benches, new water fountain, to find out where ratepayers’ spinner, trampoline, senior dollars are going. modular and timber play. Footpaths and kerbs have Daylight saving been concreted. New Zealand daylight saving The swings were to be will end at 3am on Sunday – installed on Tuesday and when clocks will go back one left to complete are the hour. remaining paths and kerbs,
of Auckland,” the airport’s Finance general manager Scott Kendall told Waipā District Council’s Finance and Corporate committee this week. Waipā owns 15.625 per cent of the airport company which declared a net surplus after tax of $1.4 million for last year, 35 per cent up on the previous year. Shareholder funds grew 39 per cent by $42.1 million to $148.9 million. Passenger numbers were down 13 per cent but July and December recorded record travel months which spoke volumes for the airport’s strengths, the company said. Part of the financial result was due to Jet Park Hotel’s performance. It had been a managed isolation facility for the government and would continue to be a community isolation and quarantine facility until the end of June. After that, the hotel would have a “spruce up” with new
furnishings and beds and be back on the accommodation market in September/October, said Kendall. Revenue for the hotel was up $400,000. The company has not paid dividends to its council shareholders - Waipā, Hamilton, MatamataPiako, Waikato and Ōtorohanga – since it took over ownership from the government in 1989. That was unlikely to change given the company needed $15-$20 million to develop the airport’s northern end. The company would review whether it needed to increase the airport’s runway length from 2195m to 3000m given the changes in the industry since Covid hit. The world had changed and the need for longer runways was not as essential, Kendall said. The largest aircraft which could land at Hamilton is the 150-250 seat Boeing 767.
Permission for an extension was granted in 2011 for 15 years to attract larger aircraft to the airport for Asian routes. Deputy mayor Liz Stolwyk, who called it ‘our Waipā airport’ because it is in the district’s boundaries, said everyone was proud of the company for its ability to diversify. She asked whether there was any likelihood of more domestic competition to Air New Zealand. Chief executive Mark Morgan said that was unlikely as regional competition was challenging. “I see regional airlines such as Origin, Sunair, Sounds Air and Air Chathams will provide services to certain locations but I do not forsee a major competitor on regional routes. There just isn’t the population base to make it profitable.” Hamilton Airport opened at Rukuhia, 14 kilometres south of Hamilton, in 1935.
Playground work takes shape
Mark Wilkinson of Bivouac Landscapes climbs into part of the new Lake Te Koo Utu senior playground equipment.
turf and gardens. Council is on target to be complete mid to end of May. The makeover is part of the second and final stage of Waipā District Council’s
renewal of play space at the popular location. New features installed include a large lagoon play unit, a basket swing, jungle ropes, a double mega swing
and a spinner alongside a timber trail and trampoline. For safety reasons the recently upgraded junior playground closed for several weeks and reopened
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Caretaker finds a treasure trove
By Mary Anne Gill
If you knew Kay Connelly when she was a sixth form student at Cambridge High School in 1966, then school library manager Glenys Bichan wants to hear from you. Kay designed a new school coat of arms which won a competition 56 years ago and it is still in use today. The original drawing
was recently among a treasure trove found in the groundskeeper’s shed. Caretaker Neil Ward, who has been at the school 16 years, cleaned out the loft and found boxes of old papers covered in dust and grime. Ward knew instantly Bichan would want to know of the discovery. She is establishing the Marshall Archives, named after former principal George
Cambridge High School caretaker Neil Ward with some of the books he found in the groundskeeper’s shed loft.
Marshall, as an extension to the school library. In the boxes were photos of cadets from the 1940s, school examination results, diaries, newspaper articles, school and Parent Teacher Association minutes and Kay’s original coat of arms folded into four and in the middle of a box. Within minutes Bichan had the coat of arms in a frame realising its historic significance and was chatting to Pam Woodhams nee Astwood, who attended the school from 1964-1966 and who now works as an administration support staffer there. She found in the box a reference to her leaving school in March 1966 to start work at Cambridge Tyre Services. “That’s absolutely right,” said Woodhams. The two were rummaging through the boxes when The News visited chuckling with glee at the contents and the memories contained in them. Bichan wants to track Kay down, show her the original coat of arms design and talk to her about it and why she chose the components. In a newspaper article found with the drawing, it was reported Kay was the
Glenys Bichan with Kay Connelly’s original design for Cambridge High School’s coat of arms.
daughter of Mr and Mrs S.K. Connolly of King Street, Cambridge. She was a former VA pupil who took art as a School Certificate subject. The coat of arms is commonly called a crest but that is incorrect, according to the article. The crest was originally a device worn on the helmet and was quite different from a coat of arms.
The coat of arms has four symbols within a traditional heraldic shield. They are: • The feather quill: symbolises learning and knowledge • The castle: symbolises tradition and lasting strength • The key: symbolises respect and which relates to the ‘key to life’ • The river: symbolises -
through its journey to the sea - the journey of life, and life-long learning. The motto underneath “Fortiter et recte” - means “to be strong, or to have the courage to do the right thing.” The background is blue (or azure in heraldic terminology), the fort and river are white (argent) and the key and quill are gold (or).
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Council jobs Local history welcomed offered back By Benjamin Wilson
By Mary Anne Gill
Five Waipā staffers laid off because they refused to have Covid vaccinations have been offered their jobs back. Council chief executive Gary Dyet has told The News “in light of the changing circumstances” and new Ministry of Health guidance, the council will lift its staff vaccine policy on April 4 at 11.59pm. The News revealed earlier this month 50 of the council’s 330 staff did not initially support the council’s policy for mandated vaccines. About 40 agreed to get vaccinated to comply with the policy and keep their jobs but nine who refused were told they would lose their jobs on April 1. The council confirmed to affected staff on March 23 they would be terminated on that date and by earlier this week five had already left the council and been paid out their annual leave and entitlements. The News understands the council removed access to staff emails and building access a fortnight ago. “For now, we are not in a position to comment further until we have discussions with those people – however, I would hope to not lose any staff,” said Dyet. But one departing staff member said the whole process had made them feel “hurt and betrayed” and it was a “short sighted”
decision given the Public Service Commission advice to “pause” staff dismissals. “What an absolute mess. The amount of time and money that’s been spent on this is ridiculous.” Another ex-staffer took to social media on Sunday saying it had been “an incredibly emotional and stressful time”. “I will never in my lifetime forget being sacked after 17 years’ service due to not accepting a medical procedure that was not right for me.” His plan to work to the end of this year and retire on his terms had been “ripped out from underneath me,” he said. The News has agreed not to name the staffers involved. There are 26 vacancies at the council to backfill leavers, internal promotions and internal appointments. The council’s risk register says inadequate staffing capacity and capability to deliver council’s objectives “may contribute to failure and/or significantly increased costs to deliver service levels and key projects.” Consultants, some who The News understands once worked for the council, are covering “a small proportion of work,” said Dyet, to ensure there is no detrimental impact on its levels of service or project deadlines.
Waipā schools are welcoming a change to the curriculum that will require students to have a greater understanding of local history. “It is important, it is part of who we are. It is what makes our area unique and special. It is also about the relationships of the different groups involved,” Te Awamutu College head of history, Rebecca Legg said. The details of the new curriculum were released earlier this month. It is called Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories/Te Takanga o Te Wā, it emphasises the importance of understanding local history and incorporates previously absent Māori perspectives. “For me though, one of the most important things about New Zealand history in schools, is it does give us a better understanding of one another,” prime minister Jacinda Ardern said during her announcement. The new curriculum is to be taught in schools from 2023 onwards. Legg said it brings a cohesive approach to learning history from years one through to year 10, something she says has previously lacked in the field. “There are clear signposts of what students need to know at different levels of schooling,” she said. Cambridge High School principal, Greg Thornton, also supports the change. “I think it is fantastic to help us
At the time of the controversial raid at Rangiaowhia 150 years ago, this illustration was presented under the headline “The defenders of New Zealand”.
understand where we have come from in New Zealand,” he said. “We are building towards an understanding, developing our own culture, our own perspectives and our own values on our roots.” Both Legg and Thornton said that their peers share a similar passion for the new curriculum. Neither have any concerns with regard to implementation. “The key ideas are being taught already. It is just going to be a matter of refining what we do, and making sure that the new parts of the history curriculum are embedded,” Legg said. The new curriculum explores the diverse “histories and experiences of the peoples of Aotearoa New Zealand,” as well as how New Zealand has changed over time. The discussion of some sensitive
topics is encouraged, including the impacts of colonisation, the Waikato Wars, and land confiscation. Thornton said that it has previously been difficult for New Zealanders to value and understand the significance of our national history. He believes that now “there is a real readiness to engage in these stories.” Legg shared a similar sentiment. “I think the government have put in a good amount of time to get a good variety of people getting input into what the new curriculum will look like, that I think it actually reflects society today,” she said. The full curriculum can be viewed on the Ministry of Education’s website: www. education.govt.nz
New director brings suite of skills Geoff Hurst’s core values of integrity, flexibility and innovation align perfectly with those at the heart of Cambridge’s award-winning firm, Accounted4, which makes his appointment as their fourth director one of both personal and professional validation. Geoff steps into the role on April 1, eight years after he joined the firm, and three since he became an associate. “The next few years will be about establishing myself in the role, growing the client base. I’ve always been interested in having a range of client types, and Accounted4 provides that and a lot more besides.” He is more than up for the challenge, and the benefits are likely to be mutual. Geoff has a Bachelors degree in Economics and Finance from Waikato University, and a Graduate Diploma in Accounting. After university, he worked for several years as an investigator at IRD, initially in Hamilton and then in
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very resilient,” he said. “They’ve all demonstrated their ability to change when required.”
“I never really planned to be an accountant, but while at IRD I was given the opportunity to study towards my Chartered Accountancy qualification,” he explained. “Once I completed it, my wife and I moved back to the Waikato when our eldest daughter was just six months old. That was a decision driven primarily by family and lifestyle.”
Right from the start, Geoff was attracted to the Accounted4 culture as much as he was to its solid reputation. The company is socially interactive and embraces community sponsorship and involvement, while family and sport take a high priority in Geoff’s life. He is an active member of the Cambridge Racquets Club and is currently trying to get back into playing hockey with his team, United Matamata Sports, following recent injury.
He found the work here quite different to begin with, but readily admits how much he now enjoys being in public practice with a clientele that balances a diverse range of commercial and rural clients. Over the past few years Geoff has added a suite of technical and accounting system skills to his tax knowledge. More recently, he has found himself drawn to the field of business development and business coaching … he enjoys the interaction with clients and derives immense satisfaction from helping improve their business model.
Geoff Hurst becomes Accounted4’s fourth director on April 1.
Some of that has been inspired by working through the worst of the Covid pandemic. Innovation and flexibility became key attributes as staff adapted to working from home and clients navigated the frequently choppy waters of pandemic-related challenges. “It’s been a huge learning curve for us all, but everyone has been
He has even found a way to meld his passion for sport with work. Athletes are among Geoff’s clients, and over the years he has run seminars for High Performance Sport NZ to help them with tax obligations and financial planning. “The seminars are something we do on a complimentary basis, part of our community involvement.” “You need to have a good worklife balance. The good thing about this town, and this firm, is that we have that while losing none of the professionalism.”
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Give us head with hair… By Steph Bell-Jenkins
As the lunch bell rings at Cambridge Middle School, students surge from their classrooms, sprinting towards the cricket pitch in the centre of the playing field. The long concrete strip has been converted to a runway bordered by blue plastic bench seats, which fill in seconds as ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ pumps from the stereo. Soon, a wall about five humans deep has formed around both sides of the green turf, which stretches toward the judging table like a red carpet awaiting its celebrities. Twelve-year-old Ben Tau wasn’t expecting this. He thought he’d be sitting in a quiet room somewhere with the other seven contestants while judges ran their discerning eyes over his flowing mane of hair. Instead, he’s been thrust into the limelight, where it’s obvious he’ll
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need to cook up some sweet moves to win Cambridge Middle School’s first ever Mullet of the Month competition. Joe Kingston from 24-7 Youth Work organised the event, held last Friday lunchtime, to raise his organisation’s profile and build school spirit. “Everyone just needs to feel that sense of community because so many people are in lockdown and you’ve had kids coming in and out of isolation all this year,” he said. “It’s just an awesome way to get everyone back up and just having some fun.” Contestants had three turns each on the catwalk, where judges Matt Cameron and Luke Gibbs awarded points for hair length and style and general panache. “I was not expecting that... the excitement of the runway, the prizes, the screaming – it was cool,” said Matt, who owns Barbershop Co Cambridge and
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sponsored the event. “I’d love to see it through multiple schools and we’d love to continue to support it.” Deputy principal Julie Dawick is not a personal fan of the mullet hairstyle – where hair is cut short at the front and sides and left longer at the back – but said the competition was “awesome”. Ben, who won the contest, said he was nervous before hitting the catwalk but enjoyed his time on the turf and felt like “a popular man” afterwards. His prize was a Barbershop Co voucher, Oreo cookies, lollies and a new comb. “I’m so happy that I won,” he said. “I had some tough opponents though, it was close.” Second place getter Oliver Chapman-Worthy, 12, was planning to laminate and frame his new comb because it was so special. Third prize went to Felix Clifton.
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Ben Tau, Cambridge Middles School’s inaugural master of the mullet.
Joe, whose voice was hoarse after MCing, was delighted with the event’s success. “I was super happy with the
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school spirit, everyone was getting into it...it was amazing to see everyone enjoying it and having so much fun,” he said.
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I live and work in Cambridge. Have done for 22 years, and I write a weekly opinion piece for this newspaper. My brief is ‘environmental issues’. Readers may have noticed that I have certain hobby horses upon which I have been known to ride a little too far, but what is too far? This is, as mentioned, an opinion piece and if I express one that is different from yours that’s okay, isn’t it? There have been occasions when I have self-censored: I’ll get to the end of a column, read it back and realise it would be foolhardy and perhaps a little cavalier to submit a piece of work which was not well thought-out or ‘measured’. Actually it’s an opportunity which comes with a degree of responsibility; I get to publish 500 words of my own thoughts each week, but along with that the onus is on me to mean what I say. I can’t just bash out a few paragraphs of ill-considered invective and expect anyone to read it through, much less take it seriously. At other times I have submitted my words for the week and our everpatient editor has given me the chance to re-think: ‘ Are you sure you want to take on this group or that group?’ To be honest the answer would probably be “yes”, but in consideration of the bigger picture, which involves me working on a day to day basis with many people in this town, it is often wise to ‘tone it down’ a little. So there is the balancing act. I am
constantly surprised by the jaw-dropping prejudice and ignorance from some, and wisdom and compassion from others which is expressed to me every day. Surprised again, by the apparent randomness - I mean, you never know who is going to say what. And because I work in what must be considered a service industry I usually acquiesce quietly and without objection. After all, we don’t need to agree with each other to work together, do we? Having said that, there was an occasion not long ago where my client’s observations as to why the value of his house was lower than he might have liked breached any standard of human decency or respect by such a margin that I stood up, wished him all the best, and left. I confess I derived a modicum of amusement from the idea of him sitting there thinking “Was it something I said?” If you are reading this: Yes it was. Now, you are probably wondering what I am building up to. The thing is, you see, I want to recommend that everybody watches a documentary which I saw last night. I’m pretty sure a lot of people, will not like it, or agree with it, and may even be angry that I’ve mentioned it. I just think the conversation should be had, whether we like it or not. Open up your favourite search engine and type in ‘milked.film’.
Many New Zealanders who comment on the New Zealand economy either have one bias or another, or are prone to negativity or don’t look at the New Zealand situation in the context of what is happening in the rest of the world. It is therefore good to get an external perspective from time to time. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is one organisation that does that regularly and has been doing it for a long time. They make an annual review of the economic state of most of their member countries – and they have 190 member countries. A week ago, the IMF released its latest Annual Staff Report on NZ. One leading newspaper described the report as giving ‘the economy a cautious seal of approval’. That is relatively unusual from the IMF. I have read a lot of IMF reports during my career and their reports more often have criticisms and concerns than they have approval or praise. The things that the IMF commended New Zealand for included: • The economy has rebounded from the pandemic well and has reached a strong cyclical position; • There has been sound management of the Covid-19 crisis ‘despite intermittent setbacks’ • The Government’s proposed social unemployment insurance scheme, which would close an important gap in social protection; • The Reserve Bank’s work in strengthening the financial stability of the banking system in preparation for any downturn that might come; • The Government’s steps to ‘mitigate investors’ demand for existing housing, which has helped moderate near-term price pressures. But the IMF could never write a report without criticizsing some things or worrying about other
things. A politician in one country I worked in said the acronym IMF didn’t stand for the International Monetary Fund, it stood for ‘Its My Fault”. The things that worry the IMF most about New Zealand include: • New Zealand’s highly indebted homeowners are very exposed to rising interest rates and, because of the high and increasing rate of inflation, the RBNZ will have to make several more increases in its Official Cash Rate. On the other hand, they were not worried at all about the level of New Zealand’s Public Debt. • New Zealand could be hit by further global supply chain disruptions. Given this, it seems to me to be an inappropriate time to be closing the Marsden Point oil refinery. • They reprimanded the Government for a ‘lacklustre climate change ambition’. National could make use of this criticism in the election campaign, though it is a two-edged sword as the IMF also say that the strongest effort needs to be made in the area of agricultural emissions. • Further income tax cuts are ‘not feasible’ given New Zealand’s ageing population. They also made a few policy suggestions which could become contentious election issues next year. The main one related to taxation. They suggested that the relatively high corporate tax rate should be cut, which will probably be music to the ears of National politicians, but they went on to say it should be substituted with a ‘proper capital gains tax or a land tax’. Will any politicians pick up that IMF suggestion and run with it during next year’s election campaign? I doubt it.
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Defining ourselves
Why ‘Grace’ is so amazing
By Tom Roa, Tikanga Advisor, Waikato University
By Murray Smith, Senior Leader, Bridges Church
“… we will restore those grounds and we will not be defined by one act by a small group of people.” This statement by our Prime Minister the week following the fiasco on Parliament Grounds is probably an assertion with which most of the ‘team of five million’ can identify. Without going in to the broader very important issues in the truth of those who were there sincerely to protest peacefully an issue of real moment for them vis-à-vis of others who were there evidencing a growing frustration in feeling disconnected, displaced, disaffected, and not at all a valued part of the ‘team of 5 million’, for me it begs a question. How then should we be defined? I suggest that’s a question which has been asked since human beings first came to this land. And should be asked and debated while we as human beings have minds to think for ourselves, and voices to express how we relate to each other and to this land we inherited from those who were here before us, and will pass on to those who will follow us. Last column I shared some thoughts around names and naming, which are used to identify individuals, and also groups. I identify as Māori, which does not in any way negate nor minimise my other-than-Māori ancestry. I identify as a New Zealander, sometimes acknowledging others who label me a Kiwi. In exploring another approach to the question, I want to steal the thunder of the Tūhoe people and their negotiation with the Parliamentary law-makers in the passing in 2014 of the Te Urewera Act. Through that
piece of legislation, Te Urewera Forest ceased to be a ‘mere’ regional park. It was vested in itself as its own legal entity. It is now deemed to own itself in perpetuity with a Board to speak as its voice to provide governance and management in accordance with the principles of the Act. That Board comprises six persons who are Tuhoe-appointed, and three appointed by the Crown. This recognises the very special relationship the Tūhoe people have with the Urewera, and vice versa. In 2017 this was followed by the ‘Te Awa Tipua (Whanganui River Claims Settlement) Act. This Act recognised the special relationship between the Whanganui River and Whanganui Iwi. It too conferred a legal personality on the Whanganui River. A legal person is an entity that has the same rights and responsibilities as a person. In New Zealand Law a number of entities have legal personhood including companies, trusts and societies – groups of people treated as a single entity. These innovative pieces of legislation emphasise the reciprocal relationship the Tuhoe and Whanganui people have with their lands and waterways. It is really quite simple! Looking after our environment allows the environment to flourish and to look after us, its people. We are the ‘kaitiaki’, the ‘guardians’ of Nature, as Nature is ours. We might embrace that label too: ‘Kaitiaki’ - as a part of how we define ourselves.
I was asked to lead a funeral once where a family wanted some input related to Christian faith - but they did not want it ‘religious’. Their point was understandable to me, because there is a difference. The irony was, having stated they did not want any old hymns for the service, they chose “Amazing Grace” - a hymn written two and a half centuries ago in 1772. Chances are, you are familiar with its melody and some of the lyrics. If so, little wonder, given that some estimates claim it is performed roughly 10 million times annually. “Amazing Grace” is easily one of the most recognisable hymns in the English-speaking world. Over the years, musicians and singers from Elvis Presley and Andrea Bocelli to Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Destiny’s Child, Judy Collins, Leann Rhimes and Dave Dobbyn have performed this quintessential song. The song was used at marches during the civil rights movement and gained popularity among those protesting the Vietnam War. I’ve heard its haunting sound resonate from Massed Pipes at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo as well as throughout sporting grandstands around the world. But knowing where the song came from allows us to appreciate it in a new and more profound way. The story behind the hymn “Amazing Grace” has to do with Englishman John Newton. His childhood, into early adulthood was full of pain and abuse. Becoming a slave trader, Newton captained multiple journeys shipping slaves from Africa to England. Who he was, is evidenced by how much his crews
disliked him. Once he fell overboard and instead of throwing him a rope, they speared him in the hip with a harpoon to bring him aboard. He would limp the rest of his life from that injury. Newton admitted to treating the slaves abhorrently and was later, deeply ashamed of his deeds. Understanding something of Newton’s former life before his Christian journey began, helps us to discover the depth of his words and his gratitude for God’s truly amazing grace. We see how he could pen words ‘Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me, I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see.’ He was ordained as an Anglican priest in 1764 and in later years, fought alongside William Wilberforce, leader of the parliamentary campaign to abolish the African slave trade. Describing its horrors in an article he wrote, assisted the successful abolishment of slavery throughout the British empire in 1807. In spite of a tumultuous past, or perhaps more accurately - because of it, Newton wrote words that expressed more than a sinner’s gratitude for forgiveness. His words carry much deeper meaning touching on the awakening that took place in his soul and the peace he found in relationship with Christ. Words which countless people have related to and found true in their own experience… ’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved, How precious did that grace appear, The hour I first believed.’
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Schools unite for Ukraine
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The head students spoke in front of a small candle-light vigil at the steps of the town hall
By Matteo Di Maio
Those who gathered around the blue and yellow lit Cambridge Town Hall on Friday did so for “one simple reason,” Cambridge High School head girl Anna Smith says. “[We gathered] to show our support to an innocent country full of mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers—normal people that had normal lives much like our own. All of them did not ask for this tragedy.” In a week-long event spearheaded by Anna and deputy head boy Cole Sherborne, both the Town Hall and clock were lit up in the Ukrainian national colours of blue and yellow from Wednesday 23 to Friday 25, continuing through this week. On Friday, a candle-lit vigil was held at which Cole and Anna called for solidarity with Ukraine. Also present were the St Peter’s School head students Alyssa Sherry-Middlemiss and Dominic Hedley, Cambridge High principal Greg Thornton, RSA members, Waipā mayor Jim Mylchreest and the wider school community. “We will think of those unfortunate children who did not ask to be brought up in a world of war,” Cole told the small crowd. Anna spoke of her pride at Cambridge’s willingness to support. “The fact that we have gathered tonight under these beautiful lights makes me so proud to be a part of a community that is so giving and willing to help,” she said. RSA member Patrick Clark, who served in the Air Force for 20 years, with a peacekeeping mission overseas, praised the students for their initiative in “thinking for others other than themselves”. “I have some sense of what’s taking place”, he said. When Cambridge High contacted the RSA, he said, members were given the choice of whether to attend the vigil. “I was never not going to attend,” Clark said. “It’s about showing solidarity.” Sue Milner, Cambridge community board chair, noted following the vigil that the lighting looked “terrific”. The illumination of the Town Hall and clock is a test of a new policy regarding lighting the buildings for non-official events, developed by the community board and the council. “[Lighting the hall and clock] comes at a cost”, Milner explained. The clock requires special lighting changes.
Sponsorship to cover the cost of the lighting was covered by John Mason from Construction Advantage, as well as the Chamber of Commerce and other groups. “You can’t do it all the time,” Milner said, “but they look so good.” “As long as we can remember why we have it.” The vigil on Friday followed a NZ-wide ‘Schools for Ukraine’ mufti day, in which students brought yellow and blue clothes to school, to raise funds for Save the Children’s Ukraine crisis relief fund. Those wanting to donate can do so at savethechildren.org, or at the Schools for Ukraine page on Givealittle.
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Benjamin Wilson continues our new series – Halls of fame – where we look at the history of some notable Waipā landmarks.
A dual purpose – Pirongia Memorial Hall
Pirongia Memorial Hall
By Benjamin Wilson
“Not an Obelisk of stone but a memorial of utility, where the people could gather socially, and in meeting assemble.” this is what a Mr J.T Johnson said upon opening the Pirongia Memorial Hall, 100 years ago this August. The desire for the hall dates to 1911, when Pirongia residents deemed their current hall to be in a state of disrepair. But its construction did not begin until after World War I, at which point, serving as a memorial as well was only appropriate. Not many people know more about the hall than Ros Empson and Alan Hall.
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The pair are both associated with Pirongia Heritage and Information Centre and have a deep interest in its history and revitalisation. Empson first became acquainted with the hall in 1986 when she moved to Pirongia. Before her work at the heritage centre, her children went to Pirongia School and used the hall extensively for their school events. Hall moved to Pirongia in 2002 and was Previously the associate dean of education at Waikato University. He became associated with the hall following his work at the heritage centre. The Pirongia Memorial Hall has fulfilled its dual purpose for the better part of 100 years. It has hosted dances, concerts,
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Anzac commemorations, harvest festivals, school productions, parties, town meetings, farewells and various other events and functions. In the 1940s the hall was equipped with a projector and weekly movies were played in the hall until the projector was removed in the 1960s. One of the hall’s most significant event in recent years occurred in 2018, when the Finn brothers graced it with their ‘Where’s My Room?’ national tour. “It’s quite a reverberant building, because of its high ceiling and hard floor, the sound just bounces around,” Empson said. Empson and Hall know many of the hall’s obscure details, such as the bizarre history of its Hotchkiss gun, which stands proudly in the front yard. “There was three, they were there when the building opened, we just discovered that recently. But, during the Second World War, there was considerable concern when Japanese became involved, that if they flew over this, they may well see guns out there, so the locals took it to themselves to remove the guns and buried them,” Hall said. The guns were excavated in the 1980’s by the Pirongia Lions Club, and with the help of some local fabrication, one gun was restored to the site in 2003. Presently, the hall receives a fraction of the use that it once had. In 2018 the Waipā District Council considered the hall to meet less than 20% of the current earthquake safe standards. This meant the hall had to close, and its regular users had to find different venues for their functions. In 2020 the hall was reopened, after a reassessment deemed it to be much safer
Halls of fame
Alan Hall and Ros Empson. Photo: Benjamin Wilson
than previously thought. Unfortunately, the disruption that was caused from it closing still lingers. “It hasn’t really had a big public reopening since it closed,” Empson said. “Now it is a bit in limbo, it is usable now, but there is quite a few of us locals who are keen to see it get a new lease of life.” Although not comparable to its previous use, the hall is still used by Pirongia school for their student productions, the Heritage Centre uses it for their annual get-togethers, and a Zumba class uses it regularly. Next month, the hall will host an Anzac Day commemoration service, which will be its next big event. And in August, the Hall will be celebrating its 100th birthday. Hall and Empson both want to see the hall receive more attention and energy from its community. Much work is needed to modernise the hall and make it structurally sound.
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“It would have to be a process of applying for grants, and fundraising from the community, from the council and a wide range of sources. Because it is quite big money to look after a heritage structure like this,” Empson said. The pair each have fond memories of the hall. For the anniversary of World War I, Hall researched the names of the soldiers the hall honours. He made a display of these soldiers that featured their photographs, which allowed the soldiers to “not just be a name on a wall.” The opening of Hall’s display is his favourite memory of the hall. “It was a great occasion,” he said. Empson’s fondest memory of the hall was her son’s wedding reception, although she said the clean-up was her worst memories of it. “That jolly floor, it’s a big floor to clean.”
Mayor on the offensive with the changes,” he said. “I’m really concerned that local government is going to look quite different in a very short amount of time. It’s a real concern to me. We can only keep advocating on our community’s behalf. “I’m not feeling positive about some of these reforms,” said Mylchreest. Calls for Local Government minister Nanaia Mahuta to stand down over her handling of the Three Waters reforms have intensified in recent weeks partly because of her perceived inability to consult with local authorities. But the other reforms have received less publicity. Mahuta asked a review panel to consider what local government does, how it does it and how it pays for it. That panel’s report is due next year. It could potentially result in the biggest shake up in local government since 1989 when county and town councils were scrapped and 800 local bodies were amalgamated into 86 local
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Waipā mayor Jim Mylchreest has lashed out again at the Government for its “contempt” of local government through its proposed reforms. And he and fellow Te Awamutu representative Lou Brown are scathing of Local Government New Zealand’s response with Brown critical of its chair Stuart Crosbie who said councils had to “accept” what was happening. Speaking at this week’s council meeting, Mylchreest said with its majority, the Labour Government was able to press ahead with its review of the role and function of local government and reforms of water supplies and the Resource Management Act. “All of the changes are actually reducing council’s capacity in the community,” he said. The whole push was on regionalisation and centralisation, and it was going ahead “at pace.” “I believe we really need to have
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Police responded to repeated issues with “boy racer” gatherings by gate crashing a gathering of several hundred vehicles in Waikato last weekend. “Police intelligence had identified that a significant event involving hundreds of illegal street racers was being planned in the Waikato over two nights,” Waikato Road Policing Manager Inspector Jeff Penno said. Police sent more than 50 staff from Waikato, Bay
of Plenty and Counties Manukau districts to the scene. “The intel proved to be accurate and the Saturday evening saw about 500 cars converge on Hamilton City. “As always, the vast majority are vehicle enthusiasts and don’t cause any real concerns or break the law, but these gatherings seem to encourage factions within these groups who undertake reckless and illegal acts that put other
road users and themselves at risk and cause significant damage to roading infrastructure,” Penno said. “More than 200 infringement notices issued over the two nights.” Police impounded nine vehicles for “sustained loss of traction” and licencing offences, and numerous vehicles were ordered off the road because they had significant faults. Four drivers were also charged with drink driving.
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‘Like the wild west’ By Benjamin Wilson
A letter writing campaign is calling for more police resources to be directed to fight the country’s rampant increase of antisocial driving. In Waipā, 386 complaints of antisocial driving incidents were received by police last year, an increase of 65 per cent against the previous year. “The stress of the situation from a resident’s point of view, is that they’ve done everything they’ve been asked to by the police, but none of that results in any action,” said CommSafe community safety officer, Mandy Merson. Through Merson’s work at CommSafe, she regularly hears of the impact that antisocial driving is having on residents. She says that occurrences of antisocial driving happens three to four times a week in certain areas, and rural areas are particularly affected. “It’s not two of three vehicles, it can be 50 plus that gather in or around these properties,” she said. One resident won’t even invite their parents over anymore because they’re scared that they would encounter the drivers either on the way, or leaving their property, she said. Lesley Haystead, an Arapuni resident, said their antics include doing burnouts at intersections, abusing reserves, fighting, drinking, lighting fires, and littering. “The list goes on, it is like the wild west,” she said. Haystead said her son had a car fishtail towards him in the middle of the night, upon leaving her house after a family dinner. On one occasion, fireworks were aimed at her neighbour’s house because they reported the drivers to the police. Haystead’s area is served by the Te Awamutu Police, so it can take half an hour or longer for them to arrive. “There have been numerous times where police haven’t even come, because they haven’t had the
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resources,” she said. “Our local police do the best they can… Ryan Fleming, awesome chap, he has bent over backward to try and help us.” Haystead spoke at the Te Awamutu Community Board last year to share her experiences and voice her support of amending the Waipā Public Places Bylaw. Cr Susan O’Regan attended this meeting and contacted Merson following the 19 March Orini Road incident, where a milk tanker was attacked by a group associated with antisocial driving. “This is just a whole new level of anti-social aggressive behaviour, which quite frankly, we are over in the rural community.” “I thought what can I do? I contacted Mandy and said ‘how can I help.’ She said we just need more resources; the police need more resources.” O’Regan said that letter writing and petitions were an obvious place to start as a resident. She contacted MPs and local government officials, including Whangaparāoa MP, Mark Mitchell and National leader Christopher Luxon, to highlight the seriousness of the problem. “I am writing to you all as an Elected Member of the Waipā District
Council representing the rural ward of Kakepuku, a farmer and a taxpayer. I am writing to you all in your different capacities as local MPs or due to your involvement in Rural Communities or Policing. “There appears to be a lack of understanding that this is a safety issue for not only residents but for road users in general. “Our local Police and Te Awamutu CommSafe have done some excellent work with the communities within the district affected but they are largely powerless to fix the problem.” O’Regan said her colleagues have expressed an enthusiasm to address the problem, and Mitchel responded in minutes, expressing his keenness to help. “It’s about making people aware and making it so untenable that the government have to start pulling together a taskforce for this specific problem, which is growing,” O’Regan said. Merson hopes a public meeting with police will form as result of the letter writing campaign. Haystead wants this too, but also wishes to appeal to the parents of antisocial drivers. “They need to be giving these kids a hard word, because sooner or later one of them is going to be the one standing at a gravesite,” she said.
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Paul’s work is mostly play By Mary Anne Gill
Paul van der Hoek is in a job he loves looking after Waipā District Council’s playground assets. And that’s despite the fact his duties include cleaning up vomit, graffiti and removing rubbish. Van der Hoek, who lived in Pirongia and now lives in Kāwhia, was in Cambridge earlier this week to clean up the outdoor fitness park next to the senior and junior playgrounds at the northern end of Lake Te Koo Utu. The council recently updated one of the fitness machines because of its regular use, he said. His patch includes Waipā’s 27 playgrounds where the
council spends more than $70,000 a year on playgrounds and playground maintenance. “I love seeing people enjoying the parks,” says Van der Hoek, who has been with the council for two years. Prior to that he worked for 12 years in Hamilton. “Waipā’s the best because it’s not such a crazy city,” he said. Increasing vandalism to Waipā’s public facilities has seen a surge in repair costs. Recent vandalism appeared to be more targeted and repetitious, according to the council earlier this month. The increasing repairs were preventing proactive general maintenance from being undertaken as the cost was taken from the existing annual renewals and maintenance budgets.
Working out: Waipā playground assets officer Paul van der Hoek on one of the fitness park machines in Cambridge.
Barefoot skiers, BMXers riding high Seven Cambridge BMX Club riders will travel to Brisbane next month to compete in the Oceania BMX Championships on April 8. They are Jack Greenough and Louis Hunt (junior men), Leila Walker (junior women), Rico D’Anvers and Bennett Greenough (U23), Lily Greenough (15 girls) and
Beth Walker, 11, has been selected for New Zealand’s Mighty 11s BMX team. Photo: Alisha Lovrich
Kobi Russell (13 boys). Riders will be looking to secure some podium results and international experience following their success at the national BMX championships held in Hamilton recently. The Cambridge club had 26 riders at the three-day event and 12 finished in the medals. Outstanding racing from all our students, well done team!Also heading to Brisbane next month is 11-year-old Cambridge rider Beth Walker, who has been selected in the New Zealand Mighty 11s BMX team to take on the Australians in a transTasman challenge. Meanwhile, Lake Karapiro’s national barefoot water ski championships ended on a high for six Cambridge competitors selected for a New Zealand squad last week. Charlotte McGuire, James McGuire, Jack Mathis, Georgia
From left, Rico D’Anvers, Bennett Greenough, Kobi Russell, Jack Greenough, Lily Greenough and Louis Hunt will compete in Brisbane next month.
Groen, William Leigh and Tom Mathis were named in the squad. Team members to compete at the Oceania championships later this year and the world championships in February 2023 will be announced in October. Last week national championships were held at Piarere Ski Club from March 24-26 and points in the slalom,
tricks and jump events contribute towards overall placings. Cambridge skiers to take overall division placings were: Rookies, Tom McGuire 1, Jack Greenough 3. Junior Boys, James McGuire 1, Jack Mathis 2. Junior Girls, Charlotte McGuire 1. Open Women, Georgia Groen 1. Open Men, William Leigh 3, Tom Mathis 7.
Results… Last week’s sport results from Cambridge High School: Volleyball, Gold 3 St Peters 2, Gold 0 Fraser High 3, Boys 2 Putaruru 0, Boys 2 HBHS 1, White 2 Waikato Diocesan B 0, White 1 Blue 2, Blue 0 Waikato Diocesan 2, Blue 2 White 1. Futsal, Junior Boys White 6 Junior Boys Yellow 4, Senior Mixed 2 Grainwaves 4, Senior Girls 1 RHS Senior Girls 10, Senior Boys Gold 4 HBHS Rookies 3. Water Polo, Girls A 8 St Peters 6. Cricket, 1st XI 206 all out St Pauls Development XI 207/7, Girls XI 154/6 St Peters Junior Girls XI 70 all out, Junior XI 151 all out St Peters Junior XI 171/9, Colts XI 86 all out HBHS Colts Red 158/9.
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Eilish Page RESIDENTIAL
$435,000
5/98 BURNS STREET
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3
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CONTACT SHERRY OR EILISH
Sacha Webb
Graham Ban
M: 021 363 387 E: SACHA@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
M: 027 448 7658 E: GRAHAM@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
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47 Alpha Street, Cambridge P: 07 823 1945 sales@cambridgerealestate.co.nz
TO VIEW ALL OF OUR CURRENT LISTINGS VISIT WWW.CAMBRIDGEREALESTATE.CO.NZ OPEN HOME
OPEN HOME
$799,000
36B CLARE STREET IT’S ALWAYS ABOUT LOCATION Spacious 142m² (more or less), 2 bedroom home Large open plan living – internal access garage Well located close to CBD and schooling Private rear section Low maintenance brick and coloursteel roof OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 1.00-1.30PM
2
1
1
CONTACT DEBBIE OR TREVOR
UNIQUE FAMILY OPPORTUNITY
Great Family Home Two ovens in Chefs Kitchen for entertaining 211m2 (approx.) home and 1214m2 (approx.) section Basement area makes great Rumpus or Gym space
OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 12.30-1.00PM
OPEN HOME
PBN
79 SWAYNE ROAD DARING AND SOPHISTICATED
Brick construction Lovely family flow Easy care section Close to walkways and cycle track Handy to Joe's Garage and Superette OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 2.30-3.00PM
12A SHELLEY STREET
4
2
2
2
CONTACT SHERRY OR EILISH
Debbie Towers
RESIDENTIAL M: 027 689 8696 E: DEBBIE@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
SMALL BUT PERFECTLY FORMED Close to town location Townhouse living Viewings by appointment only
OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 12.30-1.00PM
PBN
83A HALL STREET
Trevor Morris
RESIDENTIAL M: 027 205 3246 E: TREVOR@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
2
2
2
CONTACT SHERRY OR EILISH
PBN
28A POPE TERRACE
NEW PRICE
4 2 2 Stunning new high end kitchen Renovated throughout with new bathroom and laundry Huge covered deck 855m2 fenced section INTERNET ID: CRR2254 Ample space for children, gardening and pets OPEN HOME: SUN 13TH 12 -12.30PM CONTACT PETER DAVID PAGE SOAR CONTACT CONTACT RACHAEL OR KYLIE OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 11.00-11.30AM
3
OPEN HOME
OPEN HOME
ULTRA MODERN RENO
PBN
11 RALEIGH STREET
FAMILY-FRIENDLY IN CAMBRIDGE EAST Modernised 1920’s character Double glazing New carpet Master bedroom with ensuite 746m2 section (more or less) INTERNET ID: CRR2243
CONTACT MATT SEAVILL
Rachael Seavill
RESIDENTIAL M: 027 722 4235 E: RACHAEL@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
2
1
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CONTACT ALISON OR SACHA
$899,000
3
2
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CONTACT GRAHAM
Kylie Lee
RESIDENTIAL M: 021 183 9210 E: KYLIE@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
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47 Alpha Street, Cambridge P: 07 823 1945 sales@cambridgerealestate.co.nz
TO VIEW ALL OF OUR CURRENT LISTINGS VISIT WWW.CAMBRIDGEREALESTATE.CO.NZ OPEN HOME
OPEN HOME
PBN
3 BAXTER PLACE SMART AND STYLISH LIVING
3 1 2 North facing living area Recently refurbished through out New Carpet 826m2 section – partially fenced Close to transport, schools, day-cares & local supermarket OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 12.00-12.30PM CONTACT RACHAEL OR KYLIE
OPEN HOME
PBN
99D TAYLOR STREET DESIGNER DIFFERENCE
2
Amazing townhouse living Sunny open plan living Extra large double garage Work from home space
OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 1.15-1.45PM
$1,348,000
LIVE IN DOWNTOWN CAMBRIDGE
4
622m2 section Large double garage The convenience of living central
M: 027 223 4335 E: SHERRY@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
2
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INTERNET ID: CRR2254 CONTACT PETER DAVID PAGE SOAR CONTACT
OPEN HOME: SUN 13TH 12 -12.30PM
Sherry Herkes
A HOME WITH X FACTOR
OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 2.00-2.30PM
CONTACT ALISON OR SACHA
2
CONTACT ALISON OR SACHA
OPEN HOME
NEW PRICE
$1,650,000
20 ALAN LIVINGSTON DRIVE WELCOME HOME 1280m2 section with landscaping Views to Te Miro hills 2017 build with covered patio plus large deck OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 1.00-1.30PM
4
2
2
2
CONTACT RACHAEL OR KYLIE
OPEN HOME
$883,000
16 GREY STREET COME TREAT YOURSELF
Lovely refurbished 1980’s brick home Welcoming Open Plan Living with Heat pump Nice decked area for entertaining Fantastic Walk to Town Location Great Investment
3
2
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INTERNET ID: CRR2243 CONTACT MATT SEAVILL
OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 1.30-2.00PM
Eilish Page
Alison Boone
M: 027 300 0002 E: EILISH@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
M: 027 277 8726 E: ALISON@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
RESIDENTIAL
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Beautifully renovated 809m2 section Extra Large External Access Double Garage with Workshop
OPEN HOME
48B HAMILTON ROAD
RESIDENTIAL
2
CONTACT ALISON OR SACHA
NEW PRICE
OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 12.30-1.00PM
3
$949,000
3 BELMONT PLACE
RESIDENTIAL
CONTACT SHERRY OR EILISH
Sacha Webb
Graham Ban
M: 021 363 387 E: SACHA@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
M: 027 448 7658 E: GRAHAM@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
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47 Alpha Street, Cambridge P: 07 823 1945 sales@cambridgerealestate.co.nz
TO VIEW ALL OF OUR CURRENT LISTINGS VISIT WWW.CAMBRIDGEREALESTATE.CO.NZ OPEN HOME
$799,000
50B WILLIAMS STREET CENTRAL LOCK-UP & LEAVE SANCTUARY 120m2 country chic home Gorgeous outside retreat room Private garden Roof-top views Excellent location OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 12.00-12.30PM
3
1
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FABULOUS FAMILY HOME
Brand new executive home Open Plan living Indoor-outdoor flow with covered portico 513m2 (more or less) landscaped section
CONTACT RACHAEL OR KYLIE
$825,000
UNITS 1, 3 & 4 47 PENGOVER AVENUE APARTMENT LIVING CAMBRIDGE PARK
2
Choice of two upper level or one ground floor apartment Spacious and highly spec’d Dedicated carpark Anticipated completion date June 2022
1
TEMPTATION ON TWIN WILLOW
New carpet & Double glazed Office with its own external entrance North facing outdoor living Well fenced 902m2 section
OPEN HOME: SUN 13TH 12 -12.30PM
OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 12.00-12.30PM
Debbie Towers
RESIDENTIAL M: 027 689 8696 E: DEBBIE@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
4
2
2
2
INTERNET ID: CRR2254 CONTACT PETER DAVID PAGE SOAR CONTACT
CONTACT GRAHAM
Trevor Morris
RESIDENTIAL M: 027 205 3246 E: TREVOR@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
2
2
PBN
8 BELMONT PLACE BACKYARD BLISS ON BELMONT
1970’s 3 bedroom / 1 bathroom home 771m² Section with fully fenced back yard New carpet and polished floors Heatpump and well insulated Excellent garaging and shedding
3
1
2
CONTACT DEBBIE OR TREVOR
OPEN HOME
PBN
4
CONTACT GRAHAM
CONTACT GRAHAM
8 TWIN WILLOW CLOSE
PBN
21 WILLIAM PAUL STREET
OPEN HOME
73A VOGEL STREET EASTSIDE ENTRY OPPORTUNITY Amazing entry level opportunity 669m2 section Located near the town greenbelt
INTERNET ID: CRR2243 CONTACT MATT SEAVILL
OPEN HOME: SATURDAY: 11.00-11.30AM
Rachael Seavill
RESIDENTIAL M: 027 722 4235 E: RACHAEL@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
ENQUIRIES NORTH OF $700,000
3
1
1
CONTACT ALISON OR SACHA
Kylie Lee
RESIDENTIAL M: 021 183 9210 E: KYLIE@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
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Cambridge
Cambridge 40 Whare Marama Drive 4
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Picturesque, Brand-New Living in Pukekura
Welcome to the elegant and stunning 40 Whare Marama Drive, based in the highly sought-after new subdivision of Pukekura. Sitting central on a generous 2767m2 fully fenced section, this spacious property has room for the whole family. Immaculately designed by the owners, this property was built for style and comfort. Don’t hestiate, call Gary or Shelby today for your viewing!
07 827 8815
57 Duke Street, Cambridge
Price Deadline (Wednesday 27th April 2022, 12:00pm) View Sunday 4 April 2022, 10:00-11:00am www.harcourts.co.nz/CB3986
Gary Stokes M 021 351 112 Shelby Garrett M 027 622 4166
kdre.co.nz
Harcourts Kevin Deane Real Estate
@harcourtskdre
Licensed REAA 2008
USED VEHICLES
Visit our website to view our impressive range of Ebbett Approved Used vehicles!
ebbetthamilton.co.nz
07 838 0949
47-51 Te Kowhai East Road, Burbush
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EXPERTS AIR CONDITIONING
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Air-conditioning • Sales, service & installation • Obligation-free quotes • Te Awamutu, Cambridge, Otorohanga, Te Kuiti
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Chipping, Felling, Maintenance, Pruning, Removals, Stump Grinding, Hedge Cutting and much more Fully insured and qualified
• Residential, commercial, industrial
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Call our team today for specialised advice: 0800 772 887
New Homes | Renovations & Alterations Bungalows & Villas | Landscape Building Free Quotes & Consultations
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M. 027 278 8833 Winter Warmth from Cavalier EXTERIOR CLEANING SERVICE Bremworth
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ELECTRICIAN
A/H. 07 827 7362 E. k.g.builder@xtra.co.nz
FENCING
Cambridge Owned & Operated Formerly Devereux Electrical Ltd Nothing else has changed Same Staff and Service Levels
Laser Electrical Cambridge
Cushions for Christmas
M: 027 494 8826 | P: 07 827 5870
HOUSE WASHING - ROOF TREATMENTS GUTTERS - MOSS REMOVAL 100’S OF SATISFIED CLIENTS www.ewash.co.nz
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Phone Mark for a FREE Quote 827 7386 | 027 432 2412
FIREWOOD
FLOORING
Your complete electrical professionals
RURAL . RESIDENTIAL . LIFESTYLE RETAINING WALLS Corey Hutchison 021 037 3685
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Free measure and quote
KIWI VETERAN OWNED & OPERATED
GARDENING
Cambridge Garden Maintenance
29 Victoria St (south end) Cambridge. Phone 827 6016 • willfloor@xtra.co.nz
Carpets, Vinyls, Laminates, LVT, Accessories and DIY Products
0800 FIREWD
Free Measure and Quote
(0800 347 393)
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29 Victoria St (south end), Cambridge. Phone 827 6016 9265 • willfloor@xtra.co.nz
Landscaping Planting Hedges trimmed Trees trimmed New lawns Weed control Pruning General cleanup Rubbish removed House washed Water blasting Gutter cleared Building Painting Irrigation systems Free quotes
NO JOB TOO SMALL One offs, Weekly, Fortnightly or Monthly Phone Carl 827 0551 mobile 022 100 8265 www.cambridgegardenmaintenance.co.nz
GLAZING
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Custom design and superior craftsmanship for your dream home!
For Local Service You Can Trust • Broken Window Doors • Frameless Showers • Pet Doors • Custom Mirrors • Table Tops • New Glazing • Splashbacks We Guarantee all our Work & Deliver Service with a Smile!
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P: 07 827 6480 www.cambridgeglass.co.nz 24/7 CALL OUTS 027 498 6046
KINDERGARTENS
92 Bruce Berquist Drive Te Awamutu P 07 871 6188 | www.ntjoinery.co.nz
LANDSCAPING
QUALIFIED ARBORIST CREW:
LPG
Regular LPG Regular LPG Deliveries Deliveries Cambridge and
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• All tree work • Pruning & removals • Chipping & stump grinding • Land & section clearing • Fruit trees
JOINERY
QUALIFIED GARDENING CREW:
• Scheduled maintenance • Pruning & weeding • Revamp or create new • Mulching & mulch sales • Hedge trimming
QUALIFIED - FULLY INSURED - WAIPA’S FRIENDLY PROFESSIONALS
p. 871 9246 or 027 5140 342 e. info@wilsontreesandlandscaping.co.nz w. www.wilsontreesandlandscaping.co.nz
Cambridge and Cambridgeareas and surrounding surrounding areas surrounding areas 7 Day Cylinder Fill 77 Day Cylinder Day Cylinder Fill – All Sizes Fill – All Sizes – All Sizes – DON’T SWAP – REFILL – ––Local DON’T –– REFILL DON’T SWAP REFILL andSWAP Loyal since 1888 –– 88 88 Duke Duke St, St, Cambridge Cambridge Ph Ph 827 827 7456 7456
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EXPERTS
CLASSIFIEDS
PLUMBING
Need a plumber?
Your local heating specialist
SERVICES
BUILDER
Interior Plasterer
30 years experience. Specialising in Bathroom Alterations Ph Mike Margan 027 532 3963
• Bathroom Renovations • Gas Hot Water • Repairs, Service, Installation
0800 PRATTS
SERVICES
NEATA LAWNS Lawn Care Services
A division of Pratts
AVAILABLE FROM: 10 Albert Street, Cambridge 07 827 5400 | cambridge@pratts.co.nz | www.pratts.co.nz
• Lawn Mowing • Edging • Weed & Feed Treatment
Ph Peter
Other Showroom Locations: 6 Main North Road, Otorohanga | 100 Roche St, Te Awamutu
0211 707 360
SEPTIC TANKS
• Drain camera surveying up to 2m diameter • Drain jetting trucks • Drain camera vans • Septic Tanks For a look you will love Call Dave Rowe • • • •
Interior painting Wallpapering Exterior painting Spray painting
23 YEARS EXPERIENCE Gib Fixing/Stopping Cove/Cornice Skim Coat New or Existing Renovations PHONE STEVE
021 0861 8636
THE SALON CATERS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Cuts & Colours Perms & Styling New clients most welcome
SITUATIONS VACANT
SERVICE TECH
www.gaz.co.nz
As the market is booming we are currently on the look out for Service Technicians to join our Ōtorohanga or Cambridge Branches. Joining our team will give you access to a fantastic support structure, excellent remuneration and loads of shared knowledge, allowing you to be the best you can be. Ideally, you will have at least a basic under-standing of the modern tractor and associated electronics. The role provides plenty of variety and can provide flexibility when required. What we are looking for: •
Service work experience, ideally with a focus on agricultural tractors & machinery.
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Qualified diesel/heavy machinery mechanic (or you may be a qualified auto mechanic who has had exposure to the agricultural world and is willing to learn).
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A customer-centric focus with the ability to execute highlevel customer service.
Contact Phillip Stevens for a confidential chat on 027 550 9645 or email your CV to phillip.stevens@gaz.co.nz
Looking for the right candidate for the job?
Call 07 827 48 74
decorator@daverowe.co.nz www.daverowe.co.nz
SEPTIC TANKS
Formerly Cambridge Septic Tank Services - still the same owners!
Your Local Septic Tank Cleaning Experts
• • • •
for an appointment with Delyse, Raewynne, Nikita and Amber Free Customer parking We are opposite the New World Carpark
Spouting Need Fixing?
Call Janine 027 287 0005
Septic Tank Cleaning Liquid Waste Disposal Sump Cleanouts Drain Unblocking
For all your maintenance and repairs with 17 Years’ Experience on colour steel, copper & PVC spouting.
Qualified, Professional Arborists
0800 11 44 90
Call Dean on 0274 769 591
• Pruning • Stump Grinding • Removal • Wood Spltting
office@cstgroup.co.nz | www.cstgroup.co.nz
ADVERTISE YOUR VACANCY WITH US!
• Tree Care
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• Consultancy
Ph. Matthew Trott
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Graeme & Rosalind Mathews - 021 732635 mdvltd@gmail.com 93 Redoubt Road www.mdvmedia.co.nz Cambridge
• GARDEN SHEDS • CARPORTS • CABINS Contact Lance 0800 743 346
823 9121
WATER DELIVERIES
Formerly Waikato Water & Cartage - still the same owners!
Your Local Water Delivery Company
• Bulk Water Delivery • Water Tank Cleaning • Swimming Pool Filling
0800 23 74 65
office@cstgroup.co.nz | www.cstgroup.co.nz
email. sales@shedsandshelters.co.nz
www.shedsandshelters.co.nz
FIREWOOD FACTORY
for quality lifestyle, storage solutions Display yard at 3 Goodfellow Lane, Hamilton
Free Delivery Large Range
Missed Delivery? Let Us Know Phone 07 827 0005
Pine $110 Hotmix $135
0800 FIREWD 0800 347 393 ORDER ONLINE:
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Turn your unwanted items into cash Place a Garage Sale ad in the Cambridge News Email text for ad (max 120 characters, including word spaces) through to admin@goodlocal.nz week prior to your garage sale day. Payment due Tuesday prior to garage sale day. Cambridge News is published on Thursdays.
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DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
ALLEN, Geoffrey James – Tragically passed away on Sunday 20 March 2022, aged 71 years. Treasured husband and best mate of Jean. Much loved dad of Susan, Rachell and Aimee, and Geoff’s treasured shadow Tim. Adored grandad to his 10 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. Geoff will always be remembered for his cheeky sense of humour and love of his family. “Cheeky Bye”.
PARK, Ronald Thomas – Passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, 25th March 2022. Aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 55 years. Much loved father and father-in-law to Stephen, and Paula & Jono. Cherished Pop to Ashlin, Logan and Tayla. You will show me the path of life; In your presence is fullness of joy; At your right hand are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 16: v11. A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at the Raleigh Street Christian Centre, Raleigh Street, Leamington, Cambridge on Friday, 1st April 2022 at 10.30am followed by the burial at The Hautapu Public Cemetery. Vaccination passports will be required to attend this service. Should you wish to watch this service via Livestream, please visit “Ron’s Tribute Page” on the Grinter’s Funeral Home website. All communications to the Park Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge, 3434.
WALKER Mark Keith – Taken too soon from us, on 20th March 2022, aged 41 years. Dearly loved husband of Aimee, very much-loved daddy of Belle & Frankie. Loved son of Tina & stepson of Neville. Loved son of Keith & stepson of Margaret. Loved brother of Kate, brotherin-law of Brendon, uncle of Rose & Bronson. Loved step-brother of Steph & Anne. Mark, you are forever in our hearts and will be sadly missed by all.
BARNES, Wayne Richard – Peacefully slipped away in his sleep at St Kilda Carehome on Friday, 25th March 2022. Aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband of Loreta. Loved brother to Keith, Joe, David and their families. Special thanks to the staff of St Kilda Carehome for the care shown to Wayne for nearly 5 years. A celebration of Wayne's life will be held at the Raleigh Street Christian Centre, Raleigh Street, Leamington, Cambridge on Saturday, 2nd April 2022 at 10.30am followed by a private cremation. Vaccination passports will be required to attend this service. All communications to the Barnes Family, c/3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.
BRIGHT, Richard Eldon – Passed away doing what he loved out at sea on Sunday, 20th March 2022. Aged 63 years. Dearly loved husband of Brenda. Loving and supportive father and fatherin-law to Jessica & Cody, Julia & Reece, and Bella the dog. Devoted grandad to Ava, Lilly, Jenifer, Axel, Apollo, Amelia, Charlotte and Emerson. “Special thanks to the people who were involved in the rescue efforts”. The service for Richard has been held. Donations to the Northland Rescue Helicopters would be appreciated and may be made online at https:// www.nest.org.nz/donate/. Vaccination passports will be required to attend the service. All communications to The Bright Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge, 3434.
• Engagements • Weddings • Births • Anniversaries • Bereavements • In Memoriam etc
Call Janine 027 287 0005 e: janine@goodlocal.nz
PEARSON, Bruce – Passed away peacefully at Waikato Hospital on Thursday, 24th March 2022. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Maureen. Loved and cherished father of Bruce, Maria, Monique and Bill. Loved and adored poppa of Tayla, Jaime, and Joshua. Friend to many. A celebration of Bruce’s life will be held at Woodside Estate, Woodside Road, Tamahere, Hamilton on Thursday, 31st March 2022 at 3:00pm followed by a private cremation. Vaccination passports will be required for this service. All communications to the Pearson Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge, 3434.
ROBINSON, Elsie Grace, (nee Carter) – Passed away peacefully at Lifecare Cambridge on Thursday, 24th March 2022. Aged 90 years. Much loved Mum to Sharon & the late Russell, Terry & Val, Wayne & the late Marilyn, the late Gayle, and Colleen & Joe. Loving Nan to Christopher, Gregory, Jan, Michael, Mitchel, Torr, Kane, Shannon, Sara, Kirsty and partners. Loving Nan Nan to 15 great-grandchildren. First wife of the late Tom. Funeral prayers to celebrate Elsie’s life will be held at St Peter’s Catholic Church, Anzac Street, Cambridge, on Thursday, 31st of March 2022 at 11.00am followed by a private cremation. Vaccination passports will be required to attend this service. All communications to the Robinson Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge, 3434.
WALKER, Mark Keith – Tragically on Sunday 20th March 2022, doing what he loved. Loved son and best mate of Peewee and Margaret. Bonus brother to Steph and Anne. Mark you are so loved You are so missed You will always be remembered.
NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES Waipā District Council will consider an application to close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic between Wednesday 30 November to Saturday, 3 December 2022 for the National Fieldays: MYSTERY CREEK 5.30am to 7.00pm •
Mystery Creek Road – between Gate 2 and Gate 5 – (vehicle pass holder access only)
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Mystery Creek Road – between McEldownie Road and Mellow Road (resident access only)
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McEldownie Road – between Kaipaki Road and Mystery Creek Road (resident access only)
5.30am to 12.00pm
Jim Goddin JP Funeral Director
Celebrating Life - Your Way Dedicated to providing personalised and meaningful funeral services.
WALKER Mark Keith – Aged 41. Taken way too early in life on 20.03.2022. Dearly loved & respected nephew of Graeme & Kath, cousin of Tania & Simon. Will be sadly missed by us.
PUBLIC NOTICES
FUNERAL SERVICES
07 827 6037 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge www.grinters.co.nz
MISSED DELIVERY? Let Us Know Phone 07 827 0005 CHURCH NOTICES
•
Mellow Road (northbound) – between Kaipaki Road and Mystery Creek Road
•
Mystery Creek Road (eastbound) – between Mellow Road and Gate 5
Traffic is free to move on Angus Road, but there will be no left turn into Mystery Creek Road. 1.00pm to 7.00pm •
Mellow Road (southbound) – between Kaipaki Road and Mystery Creek Road
•
Mystery Creek Road (westbound) – between Mellow Road and Gate 5
Traffic is free to move on Angus Road, but there will be no right turn on to Mystery Creek Road and access will only be available from Gate 5 direction. CAMBRIDGE PARK ‘N’ RIDE 5.30am to 11.00am •
Lamb Street (eastbound) – between Cambridge Road and Milton Street
•
Milton Street – between Lamb Street and 127 Milton Street
1.00pm to 7.00pm •
Lamb Street (westbound) – between Burns Street and Cambridge Road
•
Milton Street – between Lamb Street and 127 Milton Street
The application will be considered under the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974. Arrangements will be made for access by emergency vehicles during the closure, if required. Any objections to the proposal must be lodged with Waipā District Council, in writing, to events@waipadc.govt.nz before 4.00pm on Friday, 22 April 2022. Please include the nature of the objection and the grounds for it. See the Privacy Statement on the Council’s website for further information. For more information, please contact Waipā District Council on 0800 924 723. Garry Dyet CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Got a job to fill?
ADVERTISE YOUR VACANCY WITH US Call Janine 027 287 0005 or email janine@goodlocal.nz
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 “The iPod” remarkable
gift to Jesus.”
Sunday service at 10am will be lead by Rev. Alistair McBride. Sunday Service at 10am Will be led by Rev. Mohu Lolohea
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GARAGE SALES
OPEN HOMES
60-YEAR COLLECTION all sorts of household goods. Sunday 3rd April. Firm 9am start. 396 Roto O Rangi Road, Cambridge.
CAMBRIDGE OPEN HOMES
WANTED TO BUY
SURPLUS reject milk, please phone 021 446 649.
PUBLIC NOTICES
Grey Power
CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Community Centre 22a Taylor Street
Annual General Meeting Wednesday APRIL 6 1:30pm Start PUBLIC WELCOME General Discussion After
BAYLEYS Sunday 3 April 34 Pengover Ave Auction 50 Hall Street PBN 3626 Cambridge Road $1,559,000 3/110 Maungakawa Rd Auction 66 Maungakawa Road Auction 450 Fencourt Road Auction 1188 Maungakawa Rd Auction
11:00-11:30am 11:00-11:30am 12:00-12:45pm 1:00-1:30pm 1:00-2:00pm 1:30-2:00pm 3:00-4:00pm
CAMBRIDGE REAL ESTATE Saturday 2 April 688 Burntwood Road Auction Sunday 3 April 12A Shelley Street PBN 73A Vogel Street $700,000+ 331 Whitehall Road $1,395,000 65 Noel Street $7496,000 70 Addison Street PBN 12 Hall Street PBN 3D Alpers Ridge PBN 5/98 Burns Street $435,000 8 Twin Willow Close PBN 3 Baxter Place PBN 50B Williams Street $799,000 496 Roto-O-Rangi Rd $1,298,000 11 Raleigh Street PBN 28A Pope Terrace PBN 48B Hamilton Road $1,348,000 36B Clare Street $799,000 20 Alan Livingston Dr $1,650,000 1 Calvert Place $1,150,000 99D Taylor Street PBN 10 Woodstock Cr PBN 19 West Thompson St PBN 362C Pickering Road $1,995,000 16 Grey Street $883,000 96 Tennyson Street $955,000 49A Arnold Street $1,049,000 FIRST NATIONAL Saturday 2 April 17 Carlyle Street $769,000
VACCINATIONS ABSOLUTELY ESENTIAL Masks Optional
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MORE RE Saturday 2 April 59 Browning St Deadline Sale 39 Mike Smith Dr Deadline Sale 16 Keats Tce Deadline Sale 38 Jarrett Tce Deadline Sale 18a Williamson St PBN 23 Baxter Michael Cres Deadline Sale 1 Damio Pl Deadline Sale 13 Safforn St PBN 82 Shakespeare St Deadline Sale 33 Riverside Lane Deadline Sale Sunday 3 April 59 Browning St Deadline Sale 39 Mike Smith Dr Deadline Sale 16 Keats Tce Deadline Sale 38 Jarrett Tce Deadline Sale 18a Williamson St PBN 20 William Paul St PBN 23 Baxter Michael Cres Deadline Sale 49 Vogel St PBN 1 Damio Pl Deadline Sale 51c Byron St $695,000 21 King St $890,000 82 Shakespeare St Deadline Sale 99 Tennyson St Deadline Sale 33 Riverside Lane Deadline Sale
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VALIDATE YOUR VACCINE PASS - REQUIRED FOR ENTRY (12 years plus) BELFAST M THU 6:00, SAT 1:40, SUN 1:10, TUE 6:00, FINAL WED 10:10 & 6:00 _____________________________________________________ Ample wicked twists and turns to leave audiences guessing until the final, shocking conclusion. “Very majestic, very good.” Allan DEATH ON THE NILE M THU 5:30, SAT 3:35 & 6.10, SUN 3:05 & 5:40, TUES 5:30 & WED 10:00 _____________________________________________________ “A grand adventure on a big scale, most enjoyable and full of thrills and excitement.” Allan UNCHARTED M FRI 5:50, SAT 1:10 & 5:45, SUN, 12:40 & 5:15 _____________________________________________________ THE BATMAN R13 FRI 5:30, SAT 3:30 & 5:35, SUN 3:00 & 5:05 _____________________________________________________ THE DUKE M THU & FRI 6:10, SAT 1:00 & 3:40, SUN 12:30 & 3:10, TUES 6:10 WED 10:20 & 5:50 _____________________________________________________ A mother joins an underground band of vigilantes to try to rescue her daughter from a state-run institution. NIGHT RAIDERS M SAT 1:30, SUN 1:00, FINAL WED 5:40 _____________________________________________________ A new Marvel legend arrives. Will good override evil or will Morbius succumb to his mysterious new urges? MORBIUS M THU 5:50, FRI 6:00, SAT 3:55 & 6:55, SUN 3:25 & 6:25, TUES 5:50 & WED 6:10 _____________________________________________________ SONIC THE HEDGEHOG PG THU & FRI 5:40, SAT 1:20, 3:00 & 6:00, SUN 12:50, 2:30 & 5:30, TUES 5:40 & WED 5:30 _____________________________________________________ The third instalment of the 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' series which follows the adventures of Newt Scamander. FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE TBA STARTS NEXT THU _____________________________________________________ A reclusive romance novelist on a book tour with her cover model gets swept up in a kidnapping attempt that lands them both in a cutthroat jungle adventure. An attention-grabbing comedy, filled with action and adventure. THE LOST CITY M STARTS NEXT WEEKEND
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