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Brendan: our headline act By Benjamin Wilson

The News – and Te Awamutu businesses have said farewell to Brendan Rose, who has delivered our papers right from the beginning. Brendan who moved to Hamilton on Tuesday, started delivering papers for The News in June 2019, and has become a familiar face in the town centre. “I’ll come back for a visit,” he said. “I will miss everyone.” Brendan, 46, would frequent cafes with his various support workers in Te Awamutu, including Lee Samuel, but said his favourite thing to do was walking Arlo, Lee’s Jack Russell. During his paper runs he would talk to the shop owners that he visited, and the others who passed him by. He also volunteered for the Red Cross and is a familiar face for many in Te Awamutu.

Brendan said he enjoyed seeing the different dogs during his paper runs and “loved getting the exercise.” Lee, a supported living careworker at Enrich Plus, said that Brendan ideally wanted to move somewhere in Te Awamutu, but they struggled to find somewhere suitable. However, Brendan is very happy with the place that they found in Hamilton. “Looking for a new flat has been a goal for a long time, so it is pretty exciting that we are achieving that goal.” Lee said one of her favourite things about Brendan was his smile. She hopes to continue working with him in Hamilton. Brendan hopes to find another paper run to do in Hamilton and wants to continue volunteering for the Red Cross. Thank you for all your work Brendan, we’ll miss you too. Brendan Rose with the last paper he delivered for The Te Awamutu News.

The great News mystery We looked forward to readers getting the best stories in and around Te Awamutu last week as Mary Anne Gill lifted the lid on the story behind a councillor’s resignation. Sadly, if you were in the Arcade in Alexandra Street on Thursday morning, your luck was probably out As our pictures show, the arcade was home to three piles of papers early on Thursday – ours, The Te Awamutu Courier’s edition on the day, and the uncollected Couriers from the prevous week. Switch forward a short time and the old Couriers and the new News papers were all gone – leaving only a pile of Couriers. “It appears someone took all the copies of The News in one go,” Good Local news director Roy Pilott said. “It’s not something I have encountered before, and it’s disappointing. We’ll take it as a compliment, but if readers could just take one at a time, everyone Now you see them… now you don’t. will get a good read.”

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I note Peter Nicholl’s comments on inflation. These lack a proper definition of the topic. That may be because there are several. In any event there is not too much to worry about. Most of us have been through high inflation before and survived. Was he talking about headline inflation, underlying inflation, true inflation, core inflation or some other wonderful kind? When Dr Brash was the Reserve Bank Governor, he stopped reporting underlying inflation so the figures we have heard for the last 25 years have been a huge underestimate. Real inflation at present is likely to be an honest 15% and has been for some months. Inflation is the result of all of us trying to anticipate our need for future resources and buying in anticipation. Simple examples are bulk buying of grocery items. Inflation comes from both supply and demand and Governments try to control us by manipulating the economy mostly by controlling interest rates and adjusting taxes these days. The effects of inflation are that you get less of anything for your dollar spent. Peter Nicholl blames the RBNZ. People need to take responsibility for their own financial situation. For the last 50 years this country has lived beyond its means. Governments and councils have borrowed too much money and shifted responsibility for repayment to generations yet to be born. There have been too many overseas cruises, European cars, too many Harley Davidsons, too much wine in pensioners supermarket trollies. Now we even have reverse mortgages so you can be in debt forever. I heard last week that if a young couple want to buy a home in Auckland they expect their parents to throw a gift of $100K to make up the deposit. Some are silly enough to do it. (Abridged) James Parlane Te Awamutu

Kihikihi community open day

An open day in Kihikihi hosted by the Te Awamutu Maori Women’s Welfare League last Sunday was welcomed as a return to normal by visiting members of the community. The event, held on Turata Reserve, attracted several stalls as well as information stands manned by the Kihikihi Residents and Ratepayers Association, Waipā District Council’s community coordinator, Violence Free Waipā, Commsafe, the Health Hub, and others. PICTURED RIGHT: Te Awamutu Maori Women’s Welfare League vicepresident Rangi Paraha, left, with Ngakau Harris, who was there to talk about her role with Para Kore, a free Māori zero waste organisation calling on communities to minimise their waste and provide information on recycling.

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Briefs… Fees adopted

Waipā council has adopted new fees and charges for the new financial year starting July 1. One submitter wanted to see charges for overdue library books removed. Staff supported this but said they would need time to review the cost implications and would bring a recommendation back for next year’s Annual Plan.

‘Plan ahead’

A Waikato and South Auckland agricultural industry group, Rural Support Trust, has urged forward planning by farmers. While it has poured a couple of times, and flooded Waitomo, in general rainfall has been low, and fallen a lot less regularly than normal, Ohinewai farmer and group chair, Neil Bateup said. He has urged farmers to maintain feed budgets, plan for disruptions, and communicate regularly with stock agents and other rural professions.

A hybrid meeting

Waipā District Councillors were able to meet in person for the first time the Covid Delta lockdown earlier this year on Tuesday. Cr Susan O’Regan who chaired the meeting described it as a hybrid, with some councillors and staff appearing in person and others by Zoom.

Playground open

Lake Te Koo Utu’s new senior playground is now open for children in Cambridge to enjoy. The upgrade was the final part of Waipā District Council’s renewal of the play space at the popular location. Acting Community Services manager Brad Ward said the senior playground upgrade is a great addition alongside the new junior playground.

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Te Awamutu and Kihikihi residents experienced a drop in water pressure last week. It was caused by a planned Waipā Networks power cut, which council was unaware of. The council said the water pressure was restored last Thursday.

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‘Toxic’ trash claim rejected By Benjamin Wilson

Global Contracting Solutions say claims a waste to energy plant near Te Awamutu will be a toxic nightmare are scandalous. The proposed plant was referred to as a toxic nightmare by Valarie Morse in an online meeting last month of Zero Waste Network Aotearoa. The company, CGS, is applying for resource consent to build a plant on Te Awamutu’s Racecourse Road. Paewira would incinerate 150,000 tonnes of waste annually and produce 15 megawatts of power. Morse, who chaired last month’s meeting and is the coordinator of Zero Waste’s Regeneration Not Incineration campaign told viewers the plant would pollute the surrounding area and emit mercury, cyanide, cancer causing dioxins, smells, and produce 23 tonnes of ash a day. But Roger Wilson, the CEO of GCS’ sister company Global Metal Solutions, said incineration was different to conventional burning. Prior to a scrubbing process, high incineration temperatures destroy a number of pollutants that otherwise would be dangerous. He called Morse’s claims “scandalous.” “The system has fail-safes and an auxiliary fuel feed. Should the temperature drop below a certain range, the auxiliary fuel feed would kick in to bring that temperature back up,” he said. Project director Adam Fletcher said the emissions were registered within the application, and emissions were well within New Zealand standards. The scrubbing process doesn’t remove carbon dioxide, and it is estimated that Paewira would produce eight tonnes of it for every hour of its operation. Fletcher acknowledged dioxins would be emitted,

but “you would get more exposure to dioxins standing in front of your barbeque for two hours than you would from our plant in a year… “We are going to have 60 staff, and visitors, and people cycling past the plant on a regular basis. We are not going to do something that is going to impact people’s health, we live here too.” He said that Morse was right about the amount of ash – 23 tonnes a day – that would be produced. “…but you compare that to the 500 tonnes of material going in per day. And the majority of it is inert ash, as opposed to material that would go into the ground and generate methane for a long time.” Wilson said ash would not enter the atmosphere, and any leftover metal would be extracted for recycling. The remaining ash could be sent to landfill or used to create materials, such as concrete blocks. Valarie Morse claimed the burning of tyres would “fill the community with an unbelievable stench,” and the plant would create a significant amount of dust. Fletcher responded the plant’s high incineration temperature and scrubbing process would prevent those smells from being created. “Tyres only smell if you burn them outside and alone in a poorly oxygenated area.” GCS say the facility would be kept under negative air pressure to prevent dust and contaminants leaving, and air would exit the facility through its incinerators. The Zero Waste meeting was warned the neighbouring Mangapiko stream would be polluted. “It is quite explicit in our application that we are not touching the river. We are not removing water from the river and the only thing that will go back to the river will be excess rainfall,” Fletcher said.

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“We will actually recycle the majority of the water ourselves. Both wastewater and washdown water.” Fletcher said the plant would not have open dump pits and the recycling process would be fully enclosed. Sue Coutts, Zero Waste’s director of external affairs, said New Zealand should be more pro-active with its production of waste. She says instead of

investing into waste incineration, money should be spent on making items last longer, recycling efforts, and green energy. “We have got to invest in things that are going to take us in the right direction, we can’t afford to be careless about this,” she said. Zero Waste diverted 378 tonnes of waste from landfills in 2020. Roger Wilson said

there was no intention to discourage recycling, or encourage the creation of waste but “we don’t believe that there will ever be zero waste, and this becomes an alternate, disposable option for the future.” The Ministry for the Environment says 3.5 million tonnes of waste went to New Zealand class one landfills between June 2020 and June 2021.

Fire chief mourned By Viv Posselt

The Waipā community will give Cambridge fire chief Don Gerrand a huge send off on Saturday with a street parade and a service at the Town Hall. Don died in Waikato Hospital on Monday following a resurgence of the cancer he had been quietly battling. At the time of his death, he had done 53 years with the brigade, 28 of them as fire chief, following his father-in-law H L “Bush” Hooker into the service. The 72-year-old slipped away on the day Jocelyn, his wife of 53 years, turned 70. His passing was marked on Tuesday by family and firefighters who gathered midmorning to lower the station’s flag to half-

mast. Don’s casket will travel to Saturday’s 11am service on the fire engine ‘Flick’, as part of a parade of fire service vehicles which will be driven up Victoria St to the Town Hall. There, four big screens will be erected so people unable to nab seats inside can watch the service, it will also be livestreamed on the internet. The service will see a medal presented to his family awarding Don honorary life membership to the brigade. Several road closures will be in place from earlier on Saturday morning. Don is survived by his wife Jocelyn, son Richard and daughter Stephanie, and their families

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Dog laws Local meets central reviewed By Benjamin Wilson

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Waipā’s Dog Control Bylaw and Dog Control policy are to be reviewed and updated to reflect issues with dogs in several reserves. Mount Kakepuku, Karāpiro’s Mighty River Domain, Lake Te Koo Utu, Memorial Park and Kihikihi Domain are among the places where dog control is patchy. Strategic Projects driver Graham Pollard said the Iwi Consultative and Strategic Planning and Policy committees have previously passed resolutions aimed at prohibiting dogs from Kakepuku. Dogs on leads are permitted on Waipā tracks but not on the top of the mountain where there is a sacred area. Dog owners continue to ignore rules prohibiting dogs from the Karāpiro domain while developments at Lake Te Koo Utu in Cambridge and Memorial Park in Te Awamutu and future changes to green spaces and public areas mean the district’s dog control regulations need reviewing, he said. “Reviewing this bylaw now will ensure Council can hastily respond to these current dog control area issues in the district. It will also update the documents to apply best practice dog control to future district expansion.” Council is under pressure to review the bylaw now rather than wait until 2025. That would mean the current dog control issues putting pressure on the council could not be reviewed for three years. The Strategic Planning and Policy committee agreed with Pollard and told staff to begin community engagement later this month. Cambridge has 12 dog exercise areas, Te Awamutu 13, Pirongia six and there is one in Maungatautari.

National Party MPs have met with Waipā councillors to discuss local issues, including the three waters reform. Simon Watts (North Shore) and Barbara Kuriger (Taranaki-King Country) met mayor Jim Mylchreest, councillor Lou Brown and chief executive Garry Dyet on Friday. On the same day Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced a revised Three Waters plan which aims to ease concerns among local local body opponents. National says it will repeal the Government’s water reforms. Watts said Mylchreest, who has been vocal with his opposition to the reform, is not alone with his views. Mahuta and Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson confirmed the establishment of the four regional entities and a public shareholding structure. “I acknowledge the anxiety around change, but ratepayers and local communities cannot keep paying more and more for services that have been underinvested in

for too long, and now put their health at risk,” Mahuta said. The working group’s recommendations ensured councils, iwi and communities would have “a strong voice” in the new entities. Waikato councils would be part of Entity B which will carry a total of 33 shares. Waipa and Waikato District Council would receive two shares each, Ōtorohanga and Waitomo one each. The Government said it had accepted the majority of the recommendations made by an independent Working Group on Representation, including a shareholding plan. Simon Watts said Jim Mylchreest’s concerns were replicated across the country by a large number of mayors who did not believe the Three Water proposals would deliver the outcomes sought. “We need to listen to the local voices; we need to listen to the local councils and the mayors and the communities,” he said. Watts, who grew up in Cambridge is National’s spokesperson for Local Government. He is meeting councils around the country to discuss similar issues, so

National Party MPs Barbara Kuriger and Simon Watts met with local leaders in Te Awamutu.

far has met with 22. Kuriger said this was a time for National to listen to local government, and formulate policies specific to their needs. “This is kind of like the listening opportunity, to help the communities build the polices that we want to put in place,” she said. “When we get back into government, and we hope its next term, we want to hit the ground running and

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The eyes and ears of the police By Benjamin Wilson

Te Awamutu CommSafe have significantly improved their surveillance capabilities, and now they want the people power to go along with it. The organisation works closely with police to help keep communities safe, they offer volunteer-based surveillance work and neighbourhood support services. “We are their eyes and ears,” said Te Awamutu patrol coordinator, Johanna Tong. CommSafe trustee Chris Smith says there are 13 council owned CCTV cameras between Te Awamutu and Cambridge, which CommSafe have monitored for two years. But with the support of police and private camera owners, they have increased the number of CCTV cameras they have access to by more than 50. “We now are able to view and look at the greater parts of the town,” Tong said. The cameras were wired to CommSafe’s CCTV room in the Te Awamutu police station three weeks ago. Constable Ryan Fleming says the cameras will be used in accordance with the Privacy Act. “If you’re going to a place where there is an expectation of privacy, you are not going to be on camera. “In a nutshell, you’ve got a shop,

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they might have a camera outside that is pointing towards their front door to capture people who are coming in and out, and there is a background of Alexandra Street… use it.” CommSafe have also purchased a new Community Patrol car. It is a 2022 Hyundai Venue, fitted with a dash camera, a police

radio, hazard, and spotlights. It is also marked with the Community Patrol chevrons, similar to the markings on New Zealand Police cars. “(It has) lots of new equipment that is much easier to use, so it’s very comfortable,” Tong said. “The other car was quite small, it was older, the mileage

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A miracle of reconciliation the written Te Reo Rangatira in written form, education and literacy for children and adults, agricultural know-how and seeds. The iwi gifted their land for churches and schools, their knowledge of the fertile whenua to grow thriving orchards and market gardens, their entrepreneurial flair, their timber and builders. The tragedy of February 21, 1864 brought a sudden and complete halt to this mutually-beneficial partnership. Now the process of reconciliation is just beginning. As a member of St John’s parish and a regular worshipper at St Paul’s, it is humbling to be a part of this and it was a privilege to be present at the joyful blessing of the land. It is not, and will not be, a swift or easy process. We cannot, and indeed we should not, wave a magic wand and erase history. However, God has shown us the way to be able to reconcile differences between people and to forge a new path together. He sacrificed His only Son, who died and rose again. He did this out of love for all humanity. “For God so loved the world that he gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” (John 3:16). Because of what Jesus did on the cross, we do not have to be mired in guilt over past sins or in bitterness over past wrongs. The resurrection of Jesus shows us that we can overcome the past and with arohanui walk in partnership into the future.

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By Christine Bryant, Lay Minister, St John’s

I was struck when watching the news this week by the coverage of the meeting between the SecretaryGeneral of the United Nations, Antonio Gutierres, and the President of Russia. The body language of Gutierres, leaning forward, speaking persuasively, was of someone who was prepared to take almost any step to achieve a cease-fire for Ukraine. By contrast, Putin sat rigidly at the far end of an impossibly long table - he was literally not prepared to move an inch towards finding a solution to the problem he has created. I am almost sure that the only word he pronounced was a tight-lipped “Nyet!” Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, a miracle of reconciliation has begun. This paper covered the good news story about the land at Rangiaowhia. The Anglican Church is working towards enabling Ngāti Apakura and Ngāti Hinetu to own land, so they can again have a place to stand, a turangawaewae. It is a small token in recognition of the land which was generously gifted to the church by these iwi, land on which Old St John’s and St Paul’s have stood for almost 170 years. Few people realise the extent of the fruitful partnership which existed between Ngāti Apakura, Ngāti Hinetu and the early Missionary church from the mid-1830s. It was a genuine exchange of skills and specialisation between Māori and Pakeha. The Missionaries brought the gift of God’s peace after the troubles coloured version of inter-tribal warfare,Horizontal the beauty of

AGE OF REASON

I am continually amazed – and pleased – to see and listen to the growing number of immigrants who choose to call New Zealand their home. This is often brought closer and more clearly to me when I interface with them at the town’s regular Justice of the Peace clinics in which I, and my fellow justices, take part. Last week after dealing with a family from the Indian sub-continent whose children’s Kiwi passports had to be endorsed to permit dress alignment with their religious beliefs, I took a couple of minutes to sound out their satisfaction level as being embraced within this country. The week before I had the pleasure of assisting a Ukrainian (Kiwi) resident to complete a brand-new government form that will permit her terrified mother - who has fled from the appalling atrocities to a neighbouring country - to move here. These good people are fully contributing to the balanced fabric of our society. People like this are a pleasure and an honour to assist. They have departed from the place of their birth for myriad reasons and seek peace, work, education and friendship in a far-off land. And New Zealand certainly qualifies to being seen as far off. Which brings me to the history of the JP system. In 1973 my swearing-in (two oaths) senior Wellington magistrate - the highly respected Senior Stipendiary Magistrate Ben Scully – barked at me from behind his pipe-strewn desk after I had been duly sworn – ‘you are a bloody fool as you will be doing it for life for free’. And so, it turned out to be. JPs hark back to the 12th century when certain knights were responsible to the King as ‘keepers of the peace’. No relation, you will understand, to a burly guardian at a latenight bar. The title of Justice of the Peace (in the UK) derives to a 1361 act of parliament where the peace to be guarded was that of the sovereign. The UK Bill of Rights in 1689 took the link to the sovereign away and perceived JPs as being

of a similar social standing to members of parliament and thus able to influence them in the law-making decisions. For many years those endowed with the title ran lower courts as they were at no cost to the legal or judicial system especially where cities and boroughs could appoint ‘their’ local people. This clearly unfair system was changed in 1835 and all appointments now are from a central national point. For reasons which frankly sadden me the UK did not permit women into the role until after World War I. The Canadians had made this sensible change almost four years earlier. Today here in New Zealand women play their full and correct part in the system for which we should all be thankful. As each year passes – and one feels they know it all – up comes a matter that both surprises and causes the hand to reach out for the manual that we all have at our elbow. The manual, regularly upgraded with judicial changes, is further supplemented with quarterly group meetings to ensure we are all up with the latest developments. Interestingly dealing with electronic documents being a case in point. JPs’ names are easily found in the annual Yellow Pages book every household used to receive. Those with a technical mind can find a justice on the JP website. For those who do not know where to go, be advised that three times weekly in Cambridge there are JPs on duty to help you. They are available from noon to 2pm Mondays and Fridays at the Cambridge Citizens Advice Bureau, on Wednesdays at the Leamington Community Centre, at Te Awamutu Citizens Advice Bureau Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9.30am to 12.30pm and at Ōtorohanga Support House on Tuesday (noon -1pm) and Wednesday (noon-2pm). The very willing and able staff at these two centres readily help to ensure that client and judicial appointee come face to face.

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Strategy missed the plane By Mary Anne Gill

The draft 30-year Waipā transport strategy pays little recognition to the importance of Hamilton Airport and Mystery Creek Events Centre, the two organisations have told the district council. A joint submission between the airport, Mystery Creek and Titanium Park says the airport is an important regional transport hub, an economic growth driver with its influence extended beyond the Waipā district. “Despite this, the strategy provides limited recognition to the importance of the airport, its surrounding industrial node or Mystery Creek,” says the submission presented to council’s Strategic Planning and Policy committee this week. Council received 170 written submissions and one verbal to its controversial draft transport plan. Nearly half came from Cambridge residents with many calling for a third bridge over the Waikato River, others asking for more public transport options including on-demand buses and others saying too much had been spent on cycleways. Three submitters, including the joint one, made presentations to the committee. The others were Cambridge Chamber of Commerce and Bike Waikato. In her report, strategic planner Rachel Algar said the council recognised the need for a culture shift to look at the way people moved about. The Waikato Regional Transportation Model was used to understand future road congestion, but many submitters said the data was out of date. The joint airport/Mystery Creek submission said given the strategy signalled

The lack of public transport between the airport and Hamilton “let alone the regional centres” was called short sighted.

a third bridge for Cambridge would be investigated, the council would also need to look at the form and function of Kaipaki and Mystery Creek roads and their connections to state highways three and 21. “Without thinking about the network to which that bridge connects and how the users of that bridge will travel to and from Hamilton/Te Awamutu would be short sighted.” Kaipaki and Mystery Creek roads were already being used as an alternative route for Cambridge residents travelling to and from Hamilton. The strategy only presented walking, wheeling and cycling options in Cambridge and Te Awamutu and showed no forward thinking around connectivity on the southern side of the Waikato River. “It also does not consider how the river itself could be used as a multi-modal transport corridor,” the joint submission says. “The lack of public transport between the airport and Hamilton, let alone the regional centres, is short-sighted and needs to be rectified.

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“The airport environ is a significant investment for the district and should be afforded the same public transport opportunities as both Te Awamutu and Cambridge,” the submission says. Looking at future proofing rail connections is also ignored as is the importance of Southern Links from Hamilton, via Peacockes, the airport and through to Tamahere to meet up with SH1. “With the strategy not signalling its importance to the growth of the southern Metro Corridor … (this) represents an intergenerational loss of opportunity for the region.” Support for the airport’s submission has come from its major shareholder, Hamilton City Council. In the submission, Hamilton chief executive Lance Verboort says the draft strategy focuses on Cambridge and Te Awamutu and should give more weight to the airport precinct. “Waipā District Council (should) consider giving a much stronger spatial focus to this area and (we) would welcome the opportunity to continue working

collaboratively with Waipā to address this complex matter.” Changes to the draft transport strategy made because of the submissions include: • Update the strategy to reflect the role of the airport and Mystery Creek • Work with Waikato Regional Council and Hamilton on future passenger transport, walking and cycling connections to the airport and Mystery Creek • Investigate opportunities to link existing cycleways (e.g. Te Awa, Pirongia Lake Ngāroto - Te Awamutu) to create connected networks across key towns and across the district. • Look at ways to make changes to parking in Cambridge’s main street which would create vibrant and attractive people spaces less dominated by cars • Investigate walking and cycling connections across the Waikato River. • Participate in Southern Links planning to ensure coordination of infrastructure and wider network planning. Investigate opportunities to link rural communities with safe walking and cycling corridors.

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Lest we forget The sacrifice of the very best of our young men and women in the First World War, at Gallipoli, and in subsequent conflicts must not be forgotten. The importance to our local and national consciousness in the recent Anzac Day commemorations country-wide cannot be understated. On August 4, 1914, Great Britain declared war on Germany. The next day Lord Liverpool announced the news from the steps of our New Zealand Parliament. Most New Zealanders regarded themselves as British so there were few doubts about their fulfilling their obligations to the Empire in its moment of crisis. Germany’s invasion of Belgium, another small country, also struck a chord with many New Zealanders. For our Waipā region, there are a number of contexts, various narratives, that are also worthy of note. Many Māori of the region also leapt to the support and defence of ‘freedom, and our enjoyment of our democratic way of life’. Amongst Ngāti Maniapoto, a considerable number of their young men were eager to enlist. This despite the ‘Battle of Ōrākau’ a mere 50 years beforehand, and the fact that there were a significant number of Maniapoto survivors of that engagement who were witness and party to the declaration, “Friend, we will fight you forever, and ever, and

By Tom Roa, Tikanga Advisor, Waikato University

ever!” The Māori King Te Rata was in London when War was declared, having enjoyed an audience with King George V, and, by all reports, was very cordially received. He saw from his hotel balcony in London the uproar on the streets of London, and the bustle of preparations for war, recording in his diary ‘Kua pōrangi te ao Pākehā!’ Which could be interpreted as ‘The European World is in turmoil.’ Or, less kindly, ‘The European World has gone crazy!’ Maniapoto elders suggested to their young men that they might wait until the King returned from England, and seek his counsel before enlisting. On the King’s return a number of them met with him and their query was met with the response, “Mā te hiahia.” That it should be left to the individual conscience. He knew that many of these young men felt a loyalty to their Pākehā ancestry. Also, a number of them, felt an obligation to those of their ancestors who had signed Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and as citizens, they were compelled to fulfill that obligation. Others were already of no doubt that what the British Empire had wrought on their forebears was not to be forgotten, nor forgiven, and so the struggle as promised at Ōrākau would never end. According to one family story, one young Maniapoto hero

enlisted and found himself at Gallipoli, a sniper. He was wounded and spent some time recupera-ting in England and met a number of his Pākehā relations while there. Later he served in the campaign in France, and returned home when the war ended. He shared with his family the reflection that some years after the war he realised that his intention in enlisting was to defend ‘freedom and our enjoyment of our democratic way of life.’ However at Gallipoli, he was the invader. And that the Turks were defending their ‘freedom and enjoyment of their way of life’. The students from Ōtorohanga College whose petition has played a major role in the introduction of New Zealand History as a part of the Core Curriculum in New Zealand Schools recognised the catchcry of Anzac Day, ‘Lest We Forget’ with their call, ‘We must remember’. It is a truism that very often we are selective in what we remember, and what we forget. However, to remember, or to forget is only a choice if we are given the opportunity to learn a narrative and to ponder on the merits of whether to remember or to forget it.

Humour’s balancing act

I mentioned last week that comedians have been finding themselves in hot water in these PC and easily offended times in which we live. This is because, as Ricky Gervais has famously observed, people tend to get confused between the subject and the target of the joke. Chris Rock’s infamous joke at the Oscars ceremony was, in my opinion, not a very good one but I certainly don’t think he deserved Will Smith’s reaction. It sure has provoked a bit of discussion though. Sometimes jokes go wrong. It’s in the nature of them. The best lines are often quick, off-the-cuff remarks; I heard a corker in our sales meeting this morning but I couldn’t possibly repeat it here. The risk with a quick line though, is that it can go down in flames only too easily. Something happened at home yesterday evening to illustrate both sides of this double-edged sword. We played Cluedo, as we often do. There was plenty of cheating and plenty of strenuous denial of it. At one point I passed my clue sheet under the table to my daughter who very deftly slipped it under cover next to hers, extracted the necessary information and passed it back without, we thought, anyone noticing. The trouble was, someone did notice and during the ensuing argument Charlotte said “I didn’t cheat, I swear!” Zoe said “On Twigg’s life?” Twigg is a dog. This is a common technique, used by many, designed to elicit a more truthful answer to a question than might otherwise be forthcoming. Charlotte didn’t take the bait. “I just didn’t cheat”. Her mother said “But you won’t

By Peter Matthews

swear on Twigg’s life?” Charlotte said “No but I’ll swear on yours.” Ooops - awkward silence, immediately followed by tearful retraction. This, you see, was an example of the quick retort gone wrong. No harm done; we all understand that she didn’t mean it. Unfortunately for Charlotte she then had to weather a barrage of witticisms and ironies as the family at large worked her unfortunate theme from every angle. All was well though. All given and taken in good humour. Then, later on, after the storm had passed, her older brother casually dropped into the conversation: “Hey Charlotte, do you reckon Mum will make it home from work all right tomorrow?” to which the response was “Shut up, I suppose you wouldn’t feel bad if mum died on the way home from work?” “No,” he said, “of course I’d feel awful, but at least I wouldn’t feel that I’d caused it.” At that moment I felt proud of both of them. Him for making what I think was an excellent joke, and her for laughing because it was funny. In this case the subject of the joke was Charlotte’s unsuccessful earlier comment and the target was the ridiculous idea that swearing an untruth to be true ‘on a life’ could endanger that life. No subject should ever be off limits - it’s the target we have to be careful about.

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Anytime’s a good time to buy or sell BY MARY ANNE GILL Buyers’ market or sellers’ market? Where is Waipā at as mortgage rates creep up and buyers, particularly first timers, have reduced credit availability. If you read the metropolitan based media, we have tipped into a period where it is the buyers, particularly those with cash, who have the upper hand. But Waipā agents and experts Te Awamutu News spoke to in recent days are not convinced we are seeing that just yet in Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Pirongia and Kihikihi. And the reason? Listings. There are still not enough of them to meet the demand, says First National Te Awamutu director and sales agent Vayle Hammond. Her clients believe it is still a sellers’ market, she says. “We get the flow on a lot later than the bigger cities,” she says. “Currently most of our buyers are having to sell their house first and this is elongating the process, so some properties are sitting longer on the market. There will always be people wanting to get into this market. We’re still getting people at open homes; they’re still looking but not as much email enquiry.” Peter Tong, founder/principal at More Real Estate in Cambridge, says good properties still sell well. “If a buyer sees something they really want, and they are in competition (with someone else) they will pay.” There may be fewer people looking around open homes and properties going unsold at auction, but the buyers are still there. Changes to lending rules next month, which kicked first time home buyers out of the market late last year, should see buyers coming back, he says. Hammond’s agency lists properties with a price because buyers tell her that is what they want. Tong says his agency is seeing an increase in deadline sales to accommodate cash buyers and to allow the seller some certainty. Auction conversion rates are down 18-20 per cent but the buyers are still there.

First National Te Awamutu director and sales agent Vayle Hammond.

That is where a good real estate agent comes into their own. If both buyer and seller trust the agent, then the process can be seamless. The agent is the one person who knows how much a seller wants or needs and how much a buyer can spend. That is why it is important you work with an agent you trust and the right agent can save you cash and stress, says Consumer NZ. Consumer has a check list on its website which includes how to access the Real Estate Authority’s public register of all agents and whether there have been any complaints upheld in the past three years. Sometimes it is not just the sale which is important. Hammond for example recently advised a client it might not be in their best interests to sell a property, yet. “I’m different, I think our agency is different. I act in the best interests of our clients. “I think we work a little differently at First National to other agencies, we list with a price because we have researched the market and buyers tell us they want to see a price. We get genuine buyers because they know it’s in their price range and satisfies vendors. “I’m happy to advise a client that selling now might not be in their best interests. “We want to give them genuine advice.”

Dealing with her as the agent is something many of her clients prefer. “A lot of people think they have to go with the agent who lists the house. They don’t. We work together with other agencies and look after the buyer. It’s about building the relationship with my client I think it makes it easier for them, they only have to worry about talking with you. “It’s your home and you can choose who you want to help you best with the process, whether buying or selling.” Tong talks about trust too, something he values, and he thinks buyers and sellers should rethink winter listings. “In three of my last 12 years in real estate, June has been my best month. A rainy or cold day is always the best day to view a house,” he said. Hammond agreed. “I personally like looking at houses in the winter, you see them at their worse.” Cambridge Real Estate property consultant Sherry Herkes has seen it all in her 17 years of selling properties and is unwilling to predict what the next six months will bring. She says there is no such thing as a winter bubble. “Our sales still click over,” she says and of the market at the moment? “There are still sales being made but they are on the market longer

and many are subject to other houses selling.” Herkes says she relies on the local market, people moving within their environment. “We do get out of towners, a reasonably big proportion but not as much as the media say.” When the border reopens further, Cambridge will be seen as a desirable place to live and will still be very popular, she says. It is the same in Te Awamutu, says Hammond. Te Awamutu is a popular destination for out of town buyers. “They’re looking for a friendly town like Te Awamutu where you can get good value for money.” Plus, she is seeing sensible decision making with vendors. “In an unprecedented time and market, a good move is to recognise equity and look to downsize and reduce mortgages.” Two bedroom properties, once seen as virtually impossible to sell, being “super popular.” Tong has seen new faces at open homes; buyers looking for the first time and many of them are Aucklanders looking for a new lifestyle and Cambridge appeals. And in his typically optimistic way, Tong has one final statement. “There is a market within a market in any market.” Which translates as, anytime is a good time to buy or sell a house.

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Buoyancy in commercial market BY MARY ANNE GILL Commercial real estate is in demand in Waipā but there is not enough of it. That is what agents Te Awamutu News spoke to in recent days are saying about the market. Te Awamutu has no land, there is some coming up in Cambridge at Hautapu but not much else. Retail is just as buoyant now the country is in an orange setting. There are very few empty shops in either Cambridge or Te Awamutu and when vacancies come up, they are snapped up, Cambridge Chamber of Commerce chief executive Kelly Bouzaid says. Origin Real Estate commercial and industrial agent John Robinson has more than 20 years’ experience operating in the Waikato. He knows the Waipā, King Country and Hamilton market well. “It’s characterised at the moment by no stock levels, there is very little available. Virtually no land and only a few buildings for sale,” and plenty of buyers, he says. Harcourts managing director Mike Neale says he is more confident dealing in the current market than colleagues are in other centres. “You look at the headwinds in Auckland and Tauranga, they’re worse.” “Waipā is looking pretty good and a lot of people are moving here for business.” Waikato has so much going for it, there is a greater availability of land and a more robust economy, not reliant on just one sector, such as tourism. “We’ve got momentum and it’s really important when you’ve got that.” He gives the example of Titanium Park at Hamilton Airport in the Waipā district. “There’s a very progressive board at the airport who have worked with the council to get that subdivision humming.”

Waipā in the golden triangle area BY MARY ANNE GILL Alistair Scown has seen plenty of changes in his long career selling rural and lifestyle properties around Waipā. “We are in what I call the golden triangle area – prices may plateau and drop a little, but they always come back.” Scown is with Bayleys in Cambridge and has been working in the industry for more than 20 years. Prior to that he spent a lifetime in dairy, dry stock farming and the thoroughbred industry. Buyers are being a little more cautious, but the reality is there is very little land available and so when they want to buy, they will, says Scown. “The market is still there.” Figures released to The News by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) show there were 42 farm sales in Waipā for the three months from December. The median sale price ranged

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February sales price

Mar-22 $1,128,900

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$ change 222,800

Mar-22 $711,400

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$ change 108,800

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$ change 170,950

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Mar-22

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RDA saddled Chamber makes incubator bid with a battle By Benjamin Wilson

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By Benjamin Wilson

Te Awamutu’s Riding for the Disabled (RDA) are in desperate need of sponsors. The organisation started their second term on Tuesday, but only have sponsors for two of their eight horses. RDA use horse riding as a tool to help people overcome the various obstacles they may face. “It gives them confidence, self-esteem, it gives them balance, it gives them trust,” said head coach Rosalie Rea. “It could be children who have trouble talking and connecting with their pairs. Here, we cater for as many as we can cater for, and we never use labels.” RDA is volunteer run and are funded by donations, events, and horse sponsorships. Their horses Cindy, Bobby, Hugo, Tuscany, and Yugi are all without sponsorship, and horse Curo only has half a sponsorship, each cost $2000 annually to maintain. Covid-19 has significantly impacted the organisation’s fundraising campaigns and Rea said if they did not find sponsorships for the horses, they will continue to struggle. Pokuru teacher aid Kathi Harris takes students from the school to their RDA classes in Kihikihi. “The pride that they take in being able to say, ‘I go horse riding and I can do this,’ is amazing. The growth in them as individuals is fantastic,” she said. “I like doing all of the obstacles and doing all of the fun things with the people (volunteers),” said Pokuru student, Cooper Harrison. Cooper started riding with RDA last year, and Harris says it has had an amazing impact to his confidence. “It’s giving them the chance to prove to themselves that they are capable of achieving something for themselves,” Rea said Sponsors get to meet the different horses they may wish to fund, and upon sponsoring a horse, they become further involved with it and receive updates to what RDA is doing.

The Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce has asked Waipā District Council for $50,000 to launch a “business incubator” in Te Awamutu but one councillor has issued a word of caution. Chamber of Commerce chief executive Shane Walsh, speaking during the council’s annual plan hearings on Tuesday, said the chamber would create business which would provide economic and employment opportunities for youth in the Waipā area. Walsh said the incubator would reflect the pre-existing Impact Hub Waikato, which provides support to businesses and up and coming entrepreneurs. The hub would have “a strong youth employment focus, partnering with Māori and educational institutes like their local college, and it will provide a strong

community and cultural linkage,” he said. Walsh asked the council for $15,000 to test the feasibility of his proposal, and a further $35,000 to help trial it. Additionally, he asked that the trial make use of temporary and free council space. Councillors were generally positive towards Walsh’s proposal. “I am quite impressed with the idea; I can see that it has some merit,” Cr Lou Brown said. Councillor Andrew Brown suggested a cautious approach. “I support it, but I do have I suppose a word of warning, only in that the Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce has been, I guess, relatively unstable in the last couple of years or so… we have had three or four CEOs in the last 18 months to my knowledge.”

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support.” The council was told Steve Tritt, the council’s Economic Development manager, had been communicating with the chamber. He had encouraged the chamber to look at the Hamilton model, and supported the proposal. It was suggested on Wednesday that he help with the project’s development.

Hall of fame bid rejected By Mary Anne Gill

A last minute $750,000 request for Waipā District Council to fund a Sports Hall of Fame at the Velodrome in Cambridge has been declined. But the council will first consult the community about the project and decide whether or not money tagged for a Cambridge Museum could be transferred to the Sports Hall of Fame. The application was one of eight new applications for funds heard by the council’s Strategic Planning and Policy committee at its Annual Plan hearings this week. The hall of fame is presently in Dunedin and councillors there are aware of plans to move it. The Sports Hall of Fame application

from the Home of Cycling Charitable Trust came from left field although it was clear from the submission there had been months of activity behind the scenes by a project team of Graeme Maw, Alan Livingston, Michelle Hollands, Rick Person, Miff Macdiarmid and Simon Perry. A consultation document on the Waipā District Council Annual Plan received 27 submissions and 14 were heard by the committee. Council could add $43,500 to its budget to keep the rates increase for 2022-2023 to 4.4 per cent. Alasdair Nicoll of Ōhaupō was surprised at the lack of money council planned to spend on its peat lakes. A total of $26,000 is allocated for planned operational expenditure and

separate expenditure for Lake Ngā Roto, Rotopiko and Mangakaware. “So this leaves 13 peat lakes to share $26,000 of operational expenditure between them. In other words $2000 each,” he said. No additional funds were allocated but staff will liaise with Nicoll, who lives next to Lake Rotomanuka. In other funding decisions councillors agreed to fund or partially fund Waikato Screen NZ, the Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce, Cambridge Town Hall Community Trust and Waipā Community Trust for projects. It also declined applications from Hamilton Zoo and the Ōhaupō Community, Sport and Recreation Centre.

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Dirt bike series returns Sports do it for Mark By Andy McGechan

The more things change, the more things stay the same and that’s got to be a good thing as far at New Zealand’s dirt biking community is concerned. The popular Dirt Guide Cross-country Series has just undergone a transition, but in name only, with the popular Central North Island competition now to be known as the Forestland Cross-country Series. The series, originally formed by husband and wife partnership Sean and Adele Clarke in 2008, has grown to become one of the biggest motorcycle cross-country events in New Zealand, with riders travelling from over all over the North Island to attend. The past two seasons have

been blighted by restrictions put in place to help curb the pandemic, but there is now light at the end of that tunnel . The 2022 edition of the series, will start at Tar (Maungaiti) Hill, revisiting a popular venue south of Tokoroa, on June 18-19, and send riders along many of the same leafy forest pathways they have enjoyed in the past. The remaining two rounds will be held in forestry land a few minutes drive further south, at Ohakuri. A new motorcycling organisation, the Forestland Motorcycle Club, has been created primarily to run this series and support similar events or dirt bike activities in the future. Tokoroa’s Sean Clarke said he was thrilled to be

Cambridge’s Dylan Yearbury cut his teeth racing in competitions such as the Forestland Cross-country Series. Photo: Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com

able to again offer riders an experience they have obviously enjoyed so much in recent years, something that appeals to all levels of competency and bike riding abilities, from the elite national championshipwinning stars of the sport, right down to the entry-level or novice riders. “Only a few people ever win races like this, so it’s not really about the winning, but about participation and enjoyment,” said Clarke. He said there are usually plenty of fresh trails to ride, making the racing safe, fun and challenging at the same time. Individuals such as Helensville’s Tom Buxton, Manawatu’s Paul Whibley, Cambridge’s Dylan Yearbury, Howick’s Liam Draper and Te Awamutu’s Rachael Archer, for example, all learned their craft racing events such as this before they headed overseas to earn glory internationally. Whanganui’s Seth Reardon, Taupo pair Hadleigh Knight and Wil Yeoman, Rotorua trio Bradley Lauder, Callum Dudson and Ethan Harris, Wellington’s Jake Whitaker, Oparau’s James Scott, Otorohanga’s Luke Brown, New Plymouth’s Sam Parker and Tokoroa’s Jake Wightman, to name just a few, could be expected to feature in the leading spots when the Forestland Cross-country Series kicks into gear in June. Riders such as Whangamata’s Ethan Jameson, Rotorua’s Daniel Bates, New Plymouth’s Josh Houghton, Cambridge’s Jared Hannon and Te Awamutu’s Nixon Parkes typically feature near the front of the junior ranks. The popularity of this competition, which features a 90-minute junior race followed soon afterwards by a two-hour senior race, includes separate trails and several different grades incorporated into the day’s racing, catering for all levels of confidence and ability.

Te Awamutu Sports dedicated their Saturday matches last weekend to the late Mark Sanders – and did him proud. Now they are looking to score a third successive Waikato senior club championship win in Hamilton against High School Old Boys. Sports scored a double over Waipā rivals Hautapu last Saturday, winning the senior clash 22-17 and the reserves game 44-29. After two games both Hautapu and Ōtorohanga are looking for their first competition win – they have one bonus point between them. Hautapu host Matamata and Ōtorohanga is at home

to Melville on Saturday. Te Awamutu posted on social media on the morning of the game “a big day at Albert Park with all three sides taking on our Waipa neighbours Hautapu this afternoon. Also a special day as we pay tribute and remember a legendary figure of our club in Mark “Sando” Sanders who we lost tragically back in March”. Mark Sanders, 43, was on board the Enchanter which capsized with the loss of five lives on March 20. The Te Awamutu builder played more than 100 games for the club, which organised a givealittle page for his family. Niah Church-Jones, in his second senior game

for Sports, picked up three points in the club’s Lindsay Berryman MVP race. In the first division, where Southern united lead courtesy of bonus points, Ōhaupō is the only other team with three wins from three – and they clash in Tokoroa on Saturday. Leamington, back to wining ways with a 29-0 win over Pirongia, go to Frankton while Pirongia is at Suburbs. Saturday’s clash between Old Boys and Melville in the women’s top flight will see someone’s perfect record go. Kihikihi, the only other unbeaten side after three games go to Unicol. Ōtorohanga travel to play Southern.

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Nicholas King-Mcrae indulged in some impromptu acrobatics to celebrate his late strike aganist Taupō. Photo: Arthur Uden

Joint top of the table again, Te Awamutu travels to Otumoetai on Saturday in the WaiBop premier football league. The Reds scored a decisive 2-0 home with over Taupō last weekend to lead the table logjammed at the top with three clubs recording three wins and a loss and Unicol, with a perfect record after three outings, leading the way on goal difference. Joel Roil and Nicolas King-Mcrae were on the scoresheet against a traditionally strong Taupo. Roil had the hosts ahead after 37 minutes, but the game was still up for grabs late, when King-McRae scored in the 88th minute. The defender had been on the park for just seven minutes, brought on by coach Ian Stringfellow as one of two late subs. The game started extremely competitively with Jordan Ball and Mike Roberts winning

everything well – and being likened by Taupo to two pitbulls in the middle of the park. Stringfellow paid tribute to the workrate of his side – and the work they had done in preseason fitness training. New signing Wade Vincent picked up man of the match honours for another outstanding performance in goal. Meanwhile, the club’s junior focus is paying dividends. Its junior numbers have just been confirmed with 24 teams and an Expleo first kicks McDonalds programme for 4-6 year olds has now reached its capacity of 80 children on a Friday night. The first holiday programme was run by Football Dynamics the week gone with over 45 children attending. Results: Hamilton Wanderers 2 Otumoetai 5, Papamoa 4 Melville 0, Te Awamutu 2 Taupo 0, Tauranga Old Blues 1 Ngongotaha 5.

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Pork appeals Pork provides more bang for your buck than many other meats. It’s a firm favourite on the summer barbie and a top choice for warming winter winners. The key to producing tender, juicy pork is to avoid overcooking. Pork schnitzels take about 1-2 minutes each side to cook depending on the thickness. Sliced in a stir-fry, schnitzels take 2-3 minutes to cook. And the New Zealand Pork Board has been advocating new rules for cooking chops and steaks. It’s the ‘6+2+2’ method. For chops or steaks about two centimetres thick, pan-fry in a little oil or butter for six minutes on medium heat then flip over and cook for two minutes on the other side. Remove the chops, cover and rest for two minutes before serving. Fat-trimmed pork is 20-40 per cent leaner than it was 25 years ago. There is only five per cent fat in a leg steak. If all visible fat is removed, the fat content drops to just one per cent. Pork mince can be used in just about any recipe calling for beef mince. It is excellent in chillies, curries, meatballs, meatloaves and pasta dishes. Burger patties take about five minutes each side to cook. They’re delicious served in pita breads with salad, chopped raw onion and a dash of yoghurt. HOISIN MEATLOAF Asian flavours add pizzazz to this yummy loaf. 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon finely grated root ginger 2 spring onions. finely sliced 1/4 cup each: hoisin sauce, tomato sauce, divided 1kg minced pork 1 cup soft breadcrumbs 1 large egg, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons soy sauce Preheat the oven to 180°C. Heat the oil in a wok or non-stick frying pan on medium. Sauté the onion, garlic, ginger and spring onions on medium for about 3 minutes. Set aside.

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Combine the hoisin and tomato sauces in a small bowl. Combine the minced pork, breadcrumbs, egg, soy sauce and the onion mixture in a bowl. Add half the hoisin/tomato sauce mixture. Mix well. Pat into a 24cm by 12cm loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and drain off any fat. Spread the remaining hoisin/tomato sauce mixture on top. Return to the oven and continue baking for 10 minutes. Great topped with crispy noodles. Serves 6-8.

Heat a large non-stick frying pan over high. Add the oil and swirl it around. Add the garlic and sizzle for a few seconds. Remove the pork from the marinade and pat dry. Add to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 30 seconds, turn over and cook for another 30-60 seconds. Add the spinach, water and brown sugar and stir-fry until wilted. Add the spring onions and serve. Serves 4. STICKY BBQ-STYLE PORK SLICES 1kg pork slices or fingers Marinade: 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon grated root ginger 3 tablespoons each: soy sauce, orange juice 1 tablespoon each: cornflour, sugar, vinegar 1 teaspoon chilli paste salt and pepper to taste Trim the slices and cut into serving size pieces, if necessary. Combine all the ingredients for the marinade. Place the slices in a plastic bag and add the marinade. Move around to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line an oven tray with foil. Place the slices on a rack in the pan. Baste with the marinade. Bake for 25 minutes, turn the slices over, brush with more marinade and bake for a further 25 minutes. Turn on the grill. Place the slices under the grill for 5 minutes, until browned. Serves 4-6.

FIVE SPICE PORK SCHNITZEL STIR-FRY Shaoxing cooking wine is prepared from fermented rice and available at most supermarkets and Asian food stores. 1 tablespoon each: soy sauce, Shaoxing cooking wine 1 teaspoon each: Chinese five-spice, cornflour 400g pork schnitzel 2 tablespoons canola oil 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 1/2 cups finely sliced spinach 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon brown sugar 2 spring onions, sliced Combine the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, five-spice and cornflour in a shallow dish. Mix well. Flatten the schnitzel with a rolling pin if thick. Cut the schnitzel into 5-6cm pieces. Add to the soy mixture and marinate for at least 10 minutes.

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