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Boards in The News

By Mary Anne Gill and Roy Pilott

What started as straightforward reviews of Waipā District Council’s dog and water supply bylaws have become a nightmare for the council, aggravated by actions of its community boards.

In Cambridge, board chair Sue Milner has been ordered to take two social media posts down in which she criticised the council for not allowing public input on a dog control webinar, when

in fact it did.

In Te Awamutu, three of the six Te Awamutu Community Board members say they do not support a submission the board made to the council on its Water Supply Bill which read: “it is clear from peer reviewed evidence that fluoridation is a public health risk despite central government’s best efforts to subvert the science.”

Milner’s comments, which sparked a wave of criticism of the council came on the back of a poorly

worded media release which wrongly suggested dogs could be banned from two main recreation venues in Te Awamutu and Cambridge under a proposed Dog Control Bylaw.

The anti-council rhetoric saw council staff organise a public webinar to clarify the situation saying it was considering making the venues dog on-leash areas only after public requests.

Yesterday Milner apologised for the error and acknowledged she had been told by other community

Dog owners appear comfortable with suggestions they should keep the dogs on a leash at Lake Te Koo Utu.

board members, and chief executive Garry Dyet, to pull down the posts. She said she supported calls for dogs to be on a leash around Lake Te Koo Utu. Waipā District Council is scheduled to meet next week to discuss the roles of community boards, having earlier in the term elected not to follow a staff recommendation to abolish them.

The News requested emails between Dyet and Milner under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act. “Staff are extremely upset and frankly feel attacked, particularly given this has come from you in your role as chair of the community board,” Dyet told her.

In her response, Milner said she was frustrated by the webinar process which allowed for questions via chat messenging.

“I posted about the webinar as I felt that I and other participants were being ‘talked’ to rather than being invited to participate, as in a Zoom session particularly when we were told at the beginning that we wouldn’t be able to ask questions, though we could send in written questions ... how??”

Milner said she and other participants did not

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About 70 people posted more than 50 questions and comments on the night of the webinar. Staff responded during the event and updated answers the next day on the council website.

“Judging by the number of questions received, it seems you may have been in a minority not knowing how this technology works,” Dyet told her.

“On that basis, I would ask you again to reconsider whether your post is fair or appropriate. It is certainly not accurate and that is hard for staff to accept from an elected representative.”

The News was alerted to the fluoride claim from the board on Tuesday evening by member Kane Titchener – an anti-fluoride campaigner.

Council wants to update

its bylaw to reflect the current water supply system.

The community board had resolved to make a submission on the bylaw “to be approved by the chairperson in consultation with Te Awamutu Community Board members.”

As this edition went to press early on Wednesday, Susan O’Regan had responded, saying she did not support the submission.

Richard Hurrell said he didn’t support the submission either – and was unaware of it.

Lou Brown told The News “I do not agree with the fluoridation statement and both Susan O’Regan and I stood aside from the Community Board submission process on water supply and reticulation.”

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Many people who supported Rotary Cambridge’s recent Bookarama sale also donated to Rotary International’s ShelterBox Ukraine Emergency Appeal.

An information desk and donation box alerted book enthusiasts to the international Rotary appeal, launched shortly after the Ukrainian conflict started.

Bronwyn Byers, has headed up Rotary’s Cambridge’s international committee for the past year.

“It seemed to me that Ukraine is what we should be focusing on right now.

We were delighted with the response at Bookarama. Although we ran the fundraiser completely separately from that event, a lot of people donated to the initiative as they paid for their books.”

ShelterBox is an international charity working with other agencies to distribute aid to people who have fled Ukraine, with teams in Moldova co-ordinating with partners in Poland and Ukraine.

ShelterBox is also working with its partners People in Need, and ReliefAid, sending mattresses to people living in ‘collective centres’ such as schools and sports centres in Ukraine, and providing a range of survival items as well as Shelter Kits and building materials to

Rotary Cambridge’s Bronwyn Byers with ShelterBox NZ’s ambassador/volunteers for Rotary District 9930, Claire Connor.

repair damaged buildings.

Claire Connor, who is ShelterBox NZ’s ambassador/volunteers for Rotary District 9930, said fundraising and the acceptance of donations is ongoing, often dependent on what type of crisis being faced.

“We never know when the next disaster will strike, and what type of disaster it might be.”

Claire said the initiative run at the Bookarama event went very well, as have two other events in which she was recently involved.

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We say

Streaming must stay

Local bodies around the country responded to the Covid outbreak by turning to digital media.

Meetings were held using the Zoom app, and more and more were livestreamed for the public to watch.

A consequence of live streaming is that media which follow local body issues now report on all meetings.

Readers of The News will testify to the benefit of that – Good Local Media has a small editorial team, but is the only media which covers council meetings in Waipā as a matter of course.

We say all meetings should be livestreamed – and the Government should use money it now uses to prop up national media companies in the name of Local Democracy Reporting – to fund it and make it a permanent fixture.

If live streaming remains voluntary, and the service influenced by what funds are available, then it could be reduced or cut completely.

Next week will be look at this issue.

We have asked ministers, local body leaders, members of parliament – and Local Government New Zealand for their opinion.

We had planned to run their opinions this week – but we are still awaiting responses from many key players.

At a time when people are being told how important it is to vote in local body elections, giving them access to meetings on line would appear to be an obvious move.

• What do you think? Email a letter to the editor, up to 250 words, to editor@goodlocal.nz

On the beat with Senior Constable DEB THURGOOD Dealing with family harm Hello again, as I write, I am one of the many who have succumbed to the winter flu (luckily not Covid19). Doctors say it is very prevalent at the moment, so I hope that you are all keeping warm and managing to stay healthy and well.

Family harm incidents are a daily occurrence in our district. It is important to remember that family harm is not just physical abuse and includes emotional, psychological and sexual abuse too. This could take the form of controlling behaviour (for example, who you talk to or spend time with, what you wear, threats or intimidation around failure to comply with an offender’s wishes.).

Emotional abuse is characterised by constant criticism/undermining of a person’s confidence, putdowns, belittling comments (in private or in front of others, sometimes under the guise of a joke) or gaslighting. Family harm offenders often also damage property (punching holes in walls) or threaten/injure family pets as a way to intimidate and control those in the household.

Perhaps more prevalent in elder abuse

situations, financial abuse may also occur, where a person is manipulated or threatened into signing over financial access or assets.

In all scenarios, isolation of the victim from friends and family is common.

When Police attend a family harm incident, where a situation warrants it, we have the option of detaining the aggressor and serving them with a Police Safety Order (PSO). This can be put in place for up to a maximum 10 days. A PSO is designed to give parties time to make decisions and for appropriate support to be initiated. It also allows time for a victim to apply for Protection Order where appropriate. Once served with a PSO, the person served the order (the bound person) may not contact, harass, threaten or intimidate the protected person directly or indirectly (via someone else) for the duration stipulated.

They must leave and stay away from the address occupied by the protected person (even if it is a place in which they have an interest). Children are automatically covered by the PSO and any parenting order arrangements are suspended in favour of the protected person for the duration of the PSO.

If the bound person breaks these conditions, they may be arrested to appear before the court and an extension of the PSO usually results.

As a next step, a Protection Order may be issued upon application to the Family Court. A Protection Order stipulates that the respondent may not be violent (inflict or threaten to inflict physical, financial, psychological or sexual abuse on the applicant or children on the order, nor encourage others to do so). There is to be no contact permitted (unless the couple are still living together) or in accordance with strict conditions. They may not possess firearms or weapons - and must hand over any firearms or licences they have to police. They will likely also be required to attend a nonviolence programme.

If the conditions of a Protection Order are breached, the respondent may be arrested and charged with breaching it.

If you or someone you know is at risk from a Family Harm situation, speak up and contact Police for assistance. Where immediate danger is present, call 111.

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Chair debate

The Waikato Regional Council holds its first full meeting since the ousting of chairman Russ Rimmington today – in the wake of revelations contained in documents filed in the High Court by Rimmington, who is contesting the decision. The papers claim that after council was advised Lichtwark should not vote on the issue, he sent a text to Rimmington, having voted, celebrating the result. The court documents were released by the High Court to the Stuff media company – but the court did not respond to an application for the papers from Good Local Media before Stuff’s story appeared.

Speed limit set

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has set new 110km/ hr speed limits for the SH1 Waikato Expressway, between Hampton Downs and Tamahere. The new Hamilton section will open in mid-July. From then people will be able to travel a continuous 78 kilometres, from Hampton Downs to south of Cambridge, on a median divided four lane expressway at 110 km/h.

So close…

It was a case of ‘close but no cigar’ last week for volunteers working with Destination Cambridge and Predator Free Cambridge.

Both organisations were Team Excellence Award finalists in Volunteering Waikato’s 2022 Volunteer Excellence Awards and attended the awards evening in Hamilton.

The category was won by the Hamilton environmental entry the Jubilee Care Group.

New supporter

Kathy Rawlings has joined Cambridge Neighbourhood Support as Engagement co-ordinator. She and her family are new arrivals in Cambridge.

Kathy has previously provided supervised contact services and has worked in the medical device industry as part of the customer service and operations teams.

Divided over liquor plan

By Mary Anne Gill

Two Waipā district councillors have broken ranks saying they are unconvinced banning alcohol sponsorship and advertising under proposed law changes to the liquor act will have any impact on youth use.

Roger Gordon and Grahame Webber were the only two councillors to vote against endorsing Green Party member Chlöe Swarbrick’s private members’ bill.

That bill proposes winding down alcohol advertising and sponsorship.

Waikato DHB medical officer of health Richard Hoskins supports it and told the council local government had a “significant responsibility” for the wellbeing of its communities and so it was appropriate for Waipā to advocate for liquor act changes.

Swarbrick’s bill also seeks to remove a special appeal process in place on local alcohol policies.

Hoskins said local authorities like Waipā had been “thwarted” by unnecessary appeals on its local policies in the past.

Gordon said he was aware there was a culture of alcohol abuse among youth.

“I come from a family that’s got a real history in sport. I’ve got children who are New Zealand representatives and I have grandchildren who were New Zealand representatives,” he said.

“But in fact, I don’t see the fact there is an alcohol billboard around the side of the ground has affected any of my kids in either playing the sport or consuming the alcohol.

“I think the alcohol is a social phenomenon and I’m unsure whether how much that billboarding or support is affecting that and yet the money they pour into the support of all sport, enables more people to participate more readily in what is really a welcome activity throughout all ages.”

Webber said he was struggling with agreeing to winding down alcohol sponsorship in the face of reports about the impact of fast food advertising.

Councillors Andrew Brown and Mike Pettit disagreed.

“These (alcohol) people don’t put the placards and things up because it doesn’t work,” said Brown. “It does help sell alcohol and sell it to people who struggle to cope with the impacts of it.”

Pettit said alcohol companies did not support something unless there was money in it for them and their shareholders.

Alcohol advertising and the exposure to it was primarily aimed at males, he said.

He wondered how women’s sporting

teams like the Silver Ferns had managed to get sponsorship from non-alcohol companies while the All Blacks’ sponsorship relied on beer brands.

“How come women’s sports can actually find other ways of getting sponsorship and getting traction and how come rugby is heavily focussed on alcohol advertising to survive?”

Councillor Susan O’Regan said there was evidence about the impact placement of billboards and advertising alcohol has on drinking intensity and accessibility.

“It seems to me the data is pretty clear around sponsorship and advertising.”

Mayor Jim Mylchreest said alcohol did “huge harm” to the nation.

“The family harm through excessive alcohol use is horrendous in our health statistics and our social welfare statistics.”

A number of other councils, including Whanganui, Christchurch, Auckland, Hamilton and Hauraki have already endorsed the proposed law change.

Gordon was also reluctant to see the appeal process for local alcohol policies taken away saying the community needed to have an effective voice.

“I suggest if there was an appeal it would be brought forward in relation to the licensing regulations, the voice of reason would outweigh the vice of those against.”

In his report to the council, Compliance manager Karl Tutty said the council had spent “a considerable amount of time and money” using legal advice to mediate concerns about its Local Alcohol Policy. Other councils had abandoned their policies, he said.

“While the focus of this Bill is on appeals by well-funded commercial operators, removing all appeal provisions would also curtail any ability for police, medical officers of health, inspectors, community groups or the public to raise concerns.”

Appeals had previously cost councils hundreds of thousands of dollars and tied up locally-driven alcohol policies for years.

Mylchreest said removing the appeal process would not inhibit the community at all.

“It stops the games being played by those national supermarket chains and liquor sales businesses that use it for anti-competitive issues rather than public health.”

Council delegated councillor Marcus Gower to advocate to central government in support of the proposed bill. If the bill is successful in being introduced to Parliament, council would have an opportunity to submit through the Select Committee process.

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Fat Bottomed Girls bust butts for bowel cancer

Cambridge women (from left) Christine Hall, Debra Jenkins, Monique Wiles and Noreen Henderson raised more than $3000 this month.

By Steph Bell-Jenkins

After doing her bit for breasts, Debra Jenkins has given bottoms a boost.

Inspired by breakfast television presenter Jenny-May Clarkson, the big-hearted local has spent this month exercising to raise money for Bowel Cancer NZ. “I’ve hosted a lot of pink breakfasts for breast cancer but this year I thought I really want to start moving more,” Debra said.

“So when Jenny-May popped up on Facebook talking about Move your Butt month I thought right, let’s do this.

You’re accountable for your exercise and you can raise money all in one go.”

She teamed up with three other women from her Fat Bottomed Girls and Guys walking group – Christine Hall, Monique Wiles and Noreen Henderson – and set a $500 fundraising target.

“Two of the ladies had close family members diagnosed with bowel cancer so it was a cause very close to their hearts,” Debra said.

Together the four have walked, cycled, pounded treadmills and sweated through “good old fashioned ‘80s style exercise videos” to collectively cover more than 640km and smash their goal, raising $3077.

Their campaign got a major boost on Sunday with a bottomless brunch at Debra’s Leamington home.

“We had a butt quiz to do with butts and bums and poos and stuff like that and other games like butt pong (bouncing ping pong balls into toilet roll holes) and guessing the length of the large intestine,” Debra said. “It was a hoot.”

Bowel Cancer NZ’s Move your Butt campaign ambassador Jenny-May Clarkson lost her brother to bowel cancer when he was just 54.

He had many of the classic symptoms of bowel cancer – he couldn’t sleep, was tired all the time and had a sore back and stomach pains – but by the time he was diagnosed, it was already advanced.

“If you do find out you have cancer, you won’t necessarily die of it – if you get help early enough,” Jenny-May said.

Bowel cancer is the second highest cause of cancer death in Aotearoa, killing 100 New Zealanders on average every month.

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Rates confirmed

Waipā rates will rise by an average of 4.4 per cent for the coming year.

The new rates will take effect from July 1 with the first instalment due in late August. Council also adopted new water rates for the district with mayor Jim Mylchreest suggesting the public should cut those out and put on their fridges because “it’s hard for me to imagine our community will be paying less” under Three Water reforms.

Measles campaign

Waikato DHB’s direct campaign to get 3-5 year-olds vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella is starting to show results.

Immunisation records show about 6500 children missed their second vaccination and about 1400 children missed both. A vaccination clinic is on this week at the Presbyterian Church in Kihikihi which also provides free flu vaccinations for those eligible.

Eatery application

The Waipā District Licensing committee will consider an application tomorrow (Friday) for an application from Oval Eatery Ltd to hold an on-licence for its new café at 47 Pengover Avenue in Cambridge Park overlooking The Oval. Several neighbours have objected saying it will cause harm to the community, have detrimental impacts on the residential subdivision and there are insufficient car parking spaces allocated. The hearing will not be live streamed.

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Paying tribute to steam

By Benjamin Wilson

How does a train enthusiast get their steam engine fix once they have been phased out?

They build their own.

That’s exactly what Cambridge Model Engineering Society member Dennis Searle did.

Searle’s love of steam engines started early on account of his grandfather, who drove steam locomotives. Searle had aspirations of driving them too, but as he was leaving school, steam trains were beginning to be phased out in favour of diesel-electrics.

So he chose to join the air force instead of becoming a train driver.

“The only way I could drive a steam loco was to build one myself,” he said.

The 78-year-old has since built two steam locomotive models, and except for the boilers which require a certification to weld, he machined the entirety of the models himself.

“It was for the love of it really,” he said.

The latest was finished in 2009 and is a coal-powered scale model of a WAB 801, which took him six and a half years to complete. It was on display at the Cambridge Model Engineering Society’s Matariki event last Friday.

Although they are based in Cambridge, the club is essentially Waikato wide and is helmed by Kihikihi man Bruce Casey, who is the club’s president. Menzshed spokesperson Steve Mannington,

It took Dennis Searle six and a half years to machine his WAB 801 model steam locomotive.

also from Kihikihi, is a member too, and Searle himself is from Hamilton.

The club has two of their own diesel-electric model locomotives and use others that are owned privately by members. But, Searle’s WAB 801 is the only steam powered locomotive they use.

The club has become less engineering focused and more family friendly, with its members ranging in age from five through to 84.

“It started out as an engineering

club, making trains, fixing things and that sort of thing. Now the people coming through aren’t interested in that, so we just try to make it family friendly as much as we can,” said Casey.

They operate on the first and third Sundays of each month, providing train rides to the public on a track that is concreted into the Leamington Domain. Club members must hold a licence to drive the trains.

Licensed children who are members of the club are allowed to

drive the trains too – but without passengers.

Casey said the club is keen to get more volunteer members who can help with a variety of roles from clipping tickets, guiding the public onto the trains to learning more about the trains and servicing them.

He said because of low volunteer numbers, if a few members don’t show up on one day, they might not be able to run.

“We are just trying to get a few more people involved.”

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AGE OF REASON

FAITH IN WAIPĀ

Accolades for two writers

Musings from Matariki

There are journalists and there are reporters.

And there are reporters masquerading as journalists. Sadly, television in this country has a preponderance of the latter. And there are invited opinion writers like me who have no right to claim to be either!

But I am heartened this week to read about and salute two journalists who have given me hope that a vibrant, professional and transparent Fourth Estate is alive and well.

My first salute goes to a Russian newspaper editor and TV presenter named Dmitry Muratov. Through his daily Moscow-based newspaper he is attempting (or has been attempting) to provide a balanced account of the Russian atrocities in war-torn Ukraine.

This was not a one-off by Dmitry as he held similar views when six years ago the huge country pulled an independent nation, Crimea, back within its folds.

The heavy handed and bureaucratic Russian political machine had been trying to stop Dmitry Muratov from telling the true story regarding the terrible actions and resultant sadness that has encompassed Ukraine. He is not permitted to use the phrase ‘war in Ukraine’. Rather the more bland ‘special military operation’. But he was firmly informed that he was not, under any circumstance, permitted to broadcast by any means - the reality of homelessness, death, families driven apart and physical abuse that had bereft this lovely country. The breadbasket of Europe is being punished for daring to make it known that membership of the EU and even NATO would be a better option than that they have hitherto been experiencing.

The real and current story about Dmitry is that he was awarded a joint Nobel Peace Prize last October. He received a sum of money and

Last Friday was our nation’s inaugural celebration of ‘Matariki’ by way of a public holiday.

Matariki coincides with the appearance of a cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades.

Sometimes known as the Seven Sisters, this grouping of stars appears like sparkling jewels in the eastern sky of the Southern Hemisphere around June 21st (mid-winter).

Traditionally for Māori this heralds the start of the new year, spanning into the first half of July on the Māori lunar calendar.

Matariki can be viewed as a time to celebrate the earth, and show respect for the land, the whenua on which we live.

Māori saw a connection between the stars and how successful the harvest would be in the coming season. The brighter the stars, the more productive the crop would be.

Last Thursday on the eve of our new national Matariki holiday commemoration, I stood on the east coast of the Coromandel.

It was well before dawn and the skies exhibited that beautiful dark, ‘inky’ blue colour.

There are hundreds of stars in the Matariki cluster, but only six or seven are visible without a telescope.

I’m confident I correctly identified them sparkling against their backdrop of a myriad others, but regardless of whether my star-gazing experience was a hundred percent accurate or not, it still left a profound impression on me.

The vastness and the grandeur of space ought to ‘speak’ to us.

Compared with other star clusters, Matariki is close to Earth – yet it’s still 440 light years away.

A light year is the distance that light travels in one year, which equals exactly

By Peter Carr

gave it to child-related causes. In addition, he gained the prestigious gold medal. The value of the gold – if melted down – returns the princely sum of $10,000 – of the United States kind.

But not satisfied with that Dmitry put his medal up for auction and a willing and unknown buyer is paying our Fourth Estate hero the sum of $103 million.

Dmitry is a man to be lauded for his thoughtfulness and social largesse for the medal money will go towards supporting displaced Ukrainian children – and there are heaps of them.

My other journalistic discovery this week came from the writing of Charlotte Grimshaw who is described as an author and critic. Note, not a journalist, but she should be. She targets – without naming him – the President of Russia with the statement that ‘distortions of reality preserve ego, domination and control’.

Right on the button madam and well written.

But switch your geographic attention to the US where, over this weekend, the Republican Party dominated Supreme Court has overturned Roe v Wade. The subject matter is appalling, degrading and extremely unfortunate as it rebuts choice, especially where the pregnancy is entirely unwanted and unwarranted.

But hark back to Charlotte’s words about ego, domination and control and ask yourself which United States president in this last decade personally appointed the three latest - and highly reserved - judges of that nation’s top judicial body.

And seek an answer to the question - does the statement also fit here?

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9,460,730,472,580.8 kilometres… so you can work out how many kilometres 440 light years is. Suffice to say, it’s a very long way away.

As I stared into space I was overcome with its vastness, contrasting our smallness within its totality.

Something else that ought to provoke us to think, is the design, orderliness and sustained patterns that stars display. Such reliability afforded our ancestors navigation across oceans.

How did this order come about and how is it maintained? The Matariki cluster of stars (the Pleiades) - is just one of many mentioned in one of the oldest books of the Bible (3000BC) in Job Chapter 9.

There, it credits God as the One who “set the stars in place, the Big Dipper and Orion, the Pleiades and the stars in the southern sky…”

It goes further in making such claims in Psalm 19. “The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display His craftsmanship. day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make Him known. They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard. Yet their message has gone throughout the earth and their words to all the world.”

Since the Bible reveals Jesus to be the Creator, telling us “Without Him was nothing made, that was made...” (John 1:3), it follows that if there’s nothing random in the placement of countless stars in their constellations, there’s nothing random about our lives either.

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Rocking for Margaret

By Mary Anne Gill

No-one was in any doubt Margaret Evelyn would have hated missing such a great party on Sunday at the Cambridge Cricket Pavilion.

The ‘Afternoon Tea without Marg’ celebration attracted more than 100 people from around New Zealand and Australia.

It was held to honour Margaret’s life which ended so tragically last month in Waikato Hospital two and a half hours after freakish winds brought down a pin oak tree on top of her only metres away from the very pavilion where people celebrated her life.

Her three sons, Kristen, Campbell and Brett Hapi, who arrived from Melbourne with his family the previous day, were joined by two of the country’s top session musicians Gary Verberne and Tim Armstrong to play the songs Margaret loved to listen to.

Margaret’s friend Sue Duignan was one of several who paid tribute saying she knew the woman she first met in the 1990s when they were both social workers, would have loved the party.

She would have particularly enjoyed the boys playing their music, she said.

Kristen was on the drums, Campbell on the keyboards, until he played lead guitar on The Eagles’ Hotel California, and Brett on bass.

Gary Verberne played guitar as

he has on hundreds of records and gigs for DD Smash, When the Cat’s Away, Shona Laing and Boh Runga among others.

Tim Armstrong was the lead singer and also played the guitar.

He started his career in Tokoroa as a teenager for top Waikato band The Politicians and has been out on his own and with the Tim Armstrong Band for several years.

Several others sang and played music to celebrate the 81-year-old

mother of three and grandmother of three.

A photographic slide show which played continuously during the celebration confirmed what Sue Duignan said – Margaret was a fashionista who was enjoying life and had style, resilience and attitude.

Other guests included the woman who was first on the scene and comforted Margaret while Cambridge volunteer firefighters

freed her from under the tree, Waipā mayor Jim Mylchreest, deputy mayor Liz Stolwyk and Community Services group manager Sally Sheedy.

Margaret died on May 20. The remains of the 80-year-old pin oak tree were removed from the scene in the days leading up to the celebration.

Wood from the tree will be used to provide a memorial for Margaret.

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Margaret Evelyn

Drummer Kristen Hapi, keyboardist Campbell Hapi, bass Brett Hapi, acoustic guitar and lead singer Tim Armstrong, lead guitar Gary Verberne.

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Matariki goes off with a banger

By Steph Bell-Jenkins

Cambridge Middle School normally treats students and their families to a traditional hangi feast at its Matariki open day – this year, thanks to Covid, it was a sausage sizzle.

But although bangers in bread weren’t quite the same as steaming meat and vegetables fresh from the earth oven, principal Daryl Gibbs, who spent hours manning the barbecue, was delighted to be able to host a celebration again.

“The main purpose of today is just opening school up for our

community really, because it’s been a long time since we’ve been without so many restrictions,” he said at the event on Thursday.

“The kids have been learning quite a lot about Matariki with our kaiako, Kahurangi Heta, and they’ll be sharing that with their parents. But it’s also an opportunity for them to share other learning they’ve been doing and have a walk around the school with their parents.” Leanne Cronin, whose daughter Mila in in year 7, appreciated the chance.

“It’s been great; it’s the first time I’ve met my daughter’s teacher

Cambridge Middle School principal Daryl Gibbs barbecues sausages for students and their whanau with Merv Harvey.

because of Covid, so it’s been really nice to be able to get into her classroom and meet the teacher and see all the art and stuff on the walls,” she said.

Mila enjoyed having her mum at school too – and her free sausage.

It was cooked by office administrator Paula Harvey’s husband Merv, who used one of his Westpac volunteer days to help the school. About 1000 free

bangers were dished out on the day and the Cy-Co coffee cart also did a roaring trade outside the school library.

Daryl said it had been about a year since the school had been able to have so many parents on site.

“Every time we had a big event planned there were major Covid restrictions so we didn’t have our normal open days and meet the teacher evenings,” he said.

“There’s a whole cohort of kids, being a mostly two-year school, that went through our school without getting the experience that we would normally offer them. So it’s really nice to be getting back to normal and doing the cool things we would normally do.”

He said it was also nice to recognise all the learning the students had done around Matariki and celebrate it.

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Zealand in 2000 and to Cambridge a year later.

Most of the work locally is done by members of the Knitters and Natters group.

Pat Smith, one of the OCU organisers, said the goods were being displayed and sent abroad a month earlier than usual due to international distribution delays being experienced by Mission Without Borders.

“They want to ensure the donations reach their destination

by Christmas and sending it from here in August will be cutting that too fine,” she said.

Pat also said that events in Ukraine have added another element this year. Until now, the call has been for knitted clothes for children aged from school-age upwards, but the war in Ukraine and the pressure being experienced in neighbouring countries means

Mission Without Borders now needs warm clothing for babies and toddlers as well.

“Many Ukrainians have fled to Moldova and other countries which are finding it increasingly difficult to cope,” Pat said. “There are also calls this year for hygiene products, things like nappies, sanitary products, toothbrushes and the like.”

Pat said anyone willing to donate items along those lines could do so during next week’s blanket display, which will be open from 10am to 1.30pm.

She is also calling for people to help swell the numbers of Knitters and Natters. They meet at the Cambridge Brass Band Hall in Vogel St from 1.30-3pm on the first and third Thursdays of each month, or from 7-8.30pm on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

Cover up comes early The annual display of blankets knitted by members of the local Operation Cover-Up team will take place next Thursday – almost a month earlier than usual.

The July 7 display will be at the Cambridge Baptist Church in Queen St. The following day, all the knits and other donated products will be packed up for shipping to Eastern Europe.

Operation Cover-Up (OCU) links with the Christian charity, Mission Without Borders, to send knitted blankets and clothes to children in orphanages and struggling communities in countries that include Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Albania and Croatia.

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In the trust we trust…

Plan process, but this was declined so consultation could first take place with the community.

Waipā District Council will “The opportunity that exists is provide a $750,000 loan guarantee to offer a loan guarantee so long to the trust behind an application to bring the New Zealand Sporting as you are confident the trust had the ability to honour that,” he told Hall of Fame to the district. councillors.

In briefing councillors about the The trust wants to secure proposal, deputy chief executive funding from various Ken Morris said the request from philanthropic trusts, businesses, the Home of Cycling Trust was Sport New Zealand and other unusual. funders but to do that it needed the “You are being asked to security of a loan guarantee with guarantee a loan which may never the council. happen,” he said.

Trustee Alan Livingstone told the The Hall of Fame has been in council the trust hoped it would the Dunedin Railway Station since never require the loan but having 1999 but it is no longer considered the endorsement would make a suitable long-term home. securing other funding easier.

Expressions of interest were “Just knowing the council is very called for and bids came from supportive is important,” he said.

Auckland, Waikato, Christchurch The trust still intended to come and Invercargill. back to the council as part of the The Waikato bid had high2023-24 Annual Plan process for powered support for its a $750,000 grant which prompted establishment at the Cambridge councillor Susan O’Regan to ask Velodrome and became the whether there was a “Plan B” in preferred bidder. case that failed.

Part of its attraction is the If the loan guarantee was possibility two other presently Home of Cycling Trust chair Graeme Maw with former Waipā mayor Alan Livingston at the Cambridge Velodrome where behind them granted, she also wanted to see virtual sporting halls of fame there are plans to expand and bring three sporting halls of fame to the venue. Photo: Mary Anne Gill. regular reporting from the trust to - Māori and racing - could be the council. established under the same you push every button and get registered security interest over the the extension, which is expected to “There is no Plan B, we’re roof with two others – golf and cost more than $7 million. community support.

Home of Cycling Trust’s present sticking to Plan A,” - which was to equestrian - an outside chance.

All councillors supported the “It will be another coup for and acquired property and the apply for funds elsewhere - said The halls of fame would be Cambridge and the Waipā district,” proposal. Mayor Jim Mylchreest trust would pay all legal and Livingston. housed in a new eastern extension he said. said he realised what a “real documentation costs.

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A planting exercise

Tom Montgomerie presents Cambridge Tree Trust chairman John Moodie (right) with the money he and his exercise class raised to buy native plants.

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Tom Montgomerie has walked the walk – and lunged the lunges.

Tom, passionate about tackling climate change, has just donated more than $2700 to the Cambridge Tree Trust after using his skills to tackle a global problem at grass roots level.

In January the Snap Fitness personal trainer launched a new series of outdoor exercise classes, Pushing for the Planet, which ran at Lake Te Koo Utu until April.

Every Wednesday and Saturday morning for 12 weeks he donated his time to run the classes, which attracted “a good core group of about 15 people”.

“One lady was just doing it for the trees but now she’s really into her fitness and is continuing to exercise regularly,” Tom said.

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Classes cost $10 each and every dollar went to the Cambridge Tree Trust.

On July 9 Tom and his class members will be planting the 250 trees and shrubs bought with the $2780 they raised.

“We’ll be putting some in close to the spot where we exercised, near the car park at Lake Te Koo Utu, and some beside SH1 near St Kilda,” Tom said.

“I feel pretty proud of myself and everyone who took part. I got more out of it than I expected and I think the people that took part would probably feel the same way.

“Doing something for others and for the planet has been so rewarding.”

Tom hopes to run the classes again next summer.

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THURSDAY JUNE 30, 2022

Meet our global messenger

By Mary Anne Gill

When Tegan Crotty’s friends told her she should try out swimming, she was initially reluctant.

But the minute she got in the water “it was just like that,” the 27-year-old Te Awamutu retail assistant and Special Olympics global messenger recalls.

Swimming coach Shelley Blair did some early training sessions because Tegan, who had not swum for years, was a little uneasy.

Then one day in 2014, when Shelley was busy with somebody else, Tegan swam the length of the pool much to everyone’s surprise, including her own.

Before she sustained a serious

Roz and Tim Crotty with daughter Tegan at Parliament after her appointment as a global messenger. Photo supplied.

right foot injury three years ago, Tegan was swimming up to four times a week and competed at her first Special Olympics nationals in 2017.

“Swimming is a great equaliser.

In the pool, I’m like everyone else, my disability is nothing,” she says.

“When I got into the pool again, it became second nature.”

Going to the nationals in Wellington was also the first time the former Te Awamutu College and Korakonui School student had been in a plane on her own.

So confident had she become at Special Olympics, the challenges in Wellington – mostly involving her wheelchair - were soon overcome.

“We were told the bus was wheelchair friendly and it wasn’t, the whole time we were there, that’s what we had. So that was a minor challenge, but it was nothing we couldn’t deal with.”

What Tegan realised though was she was not special despite her spina bifida and hydrocephalus (build up of fluid on the brain).

“At my school, I was the only one in a wheelchair but coming into Special Olympics, I was around similar people. There were lots of other people in chairs with all sorts of disabilities.

“For me, my disability is a part of who I am, not the entire picture.

That came about because of Special Olympics.”

Three years ago, Tegan was appointed one of New Zealand’s global messengers in the Special Olympics’ Asia Pacific region.

Tegan is trained to be a spokesperson and an ambassador.

That has seen her play a leadership role during Covid when those with disabilities experienced significant inequalities.

“I’m able to be that person between athletes and the Special Olympics.”

Becoming a global messenger

was not easy. Athletes must go through athlete leadership training.

Every four years, 10 athletes from around the world are selected to train and serve as international global messengers, now called athlete leaders.

The training has helped develop her confidence, speech writing and presenting.

“We all come together and try and make Special Olympics more inclusive for everyone.

“Special Olympics is inclusiveness, being part of a team, not only doing what you love but also doing it with people around you.

“Our disability is not the main focus, it’s just something you are,” said Tegan.

From competing at her first Special Olympics to today, Tegan is in no doubt what she has achieved.

“It has helped me become a stronger person, more resilient.”

When Tegan left Te Awamutu College, she did a business administration and computing course at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in Te Awamutu and finished level three at Wintec in Hamilton.

She has worked at Paper Plus for six years doing three mornings a week “and I love it.”

For 10 years she has volunteered at the Red Cross charity shop.

She can drive herself around thanks to her Mazda car which was originally foot controlled but was adapted at Matangi Motors for her wheelchair use.

It means she can take out friends who are unable to drive because of their disability.

“For me being as independent as possible is the key.”

The biggest setback has been the injury she sustained when she clipped her right foot on the side of the pool. Because she has no feeling in her body below the knees, she was unaware she had

Tegan Crotty in at work in Paper Plus, Te Awamutu.

done any damage until she got home and saw the blood blister on her foot.

The blister broke and it resulted in a bone infection. Tegan’s body fought the infection, but she did not register she had a problem until she realised the wound was not healing.

Dressing the foot and wrapping it in bubble wrap so she could swim was no good.

“I had to resign myself to the fact it wasn’t the right time (to go back swimming).”

Hospitals and operations have been regulars in her life.

Among several challenges, she had scoliosis “an exact S with my spine.”

“I’ve had 30 plus operations in my 27 years of life. For me, it’s just something that is my life. It’s part of my journey, like my foot injury.”

Photo: Benjamin Wilson.

Tegan pines for the day she can be back in the pool and be able to say “yes coach” to Shelley.

“When you’re swimming, you get in that zone. It’s not about winning. For me it was always ‘yes I did it.’ I achieved it, I got to the end.”

Special Olympics welcomes all people with intellectual disabilities and allows them to compete within their own ability levels. It was founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister of President John F. Kennedy, and is a global movement that today serves more than six million people with intellectual disabilities in 200 countries. The nationals will be held in Hamilton from December 8-12 and many Waipā athletes are expected to join 1500 athletes and coach and 600 volunteers in 10 sports.

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He rā ka tō, he rā ka puta mai anō

The sun will soon set, however another sun will soon rise

Flu jabs go wanting

Farewell from Waikato District Health Board and welcome Health New Zealand On 1 July, New Zealand transitions to a new and unified health system to support greater coordination between services.

Over the years our health system has undergone many changes to reflect our changing communities and new ways of providing care.

What has been constant is the skill and commitment of the people who work within the healthcare system. Our people do an amazing job and have shown incredible resilience and capacity to step up and care for our communities.

Why are District Health Boards being disestablished?

New Zealand has a high-quality publicly funded health system but we know there are opportunities to make improvements. Our current system is complicated with services and functions split across many entities. This complexity makes it difficult to improve efficiency, implement new initiatives across the system, and address inequities in care for New Zealanders.

How will these changes improve services?

One of the greatest barriers to improving care in priority areas is the fragmentation of our health system.

Health New Zealand will be able to identify areas where we need new investment or changes to how we do things and move rapidly to improve services, with less obstacles to implementation. A unified system provides opportunities to improve access with a greater range of care available in local communities and services collaborating with a person-centred model – getting the right care at the right time and right place.

Will this change my current health services or affect my appointments?

There will be no immediate change to your established care providers.

You will have the same GP and any appointments you have made with community or specialist providers will carry over.

Please attend as normal.

Celebrating our past

Waipā’s immunisation rates for pensioners is well below the Waikato average as a season marked by severe flu takes hold.

And in the face of growing numbers of flu cases, numbers of people lining up for a vaccination has dropped throughout the country in recent weeks.

Waipā’s vaccination rate for people aged 65 and over is under 59 per cent – throughout Waikato it is 62.9 per cent.

The Ministry of Health provides free vaccinations for people 65 and over – though it refers to them as “65-plus”. Its goal for pension-age residents is 75 per cent.

The flu vaccination is also free for Māori and Pacific residents aged 55 and over, people who are pregnant, have a health condition such as diabetes or asthma, and to children aged three and over.

The vaccination rates for Māori in Waipā is 51.77 per cent and just 40 per cent for Pacific people. The rate for all people aged 55 and over slips to 22.84 per cent.

Waikato DHB is attempting to lift the figures by setting up vaccination centres at sports and cultural events but there are no events scheduled for Waipā although the mobile vaccination clinics continue to go where they are needed. This week a clinic is in Kihikihi providing free flu vaccinations and Covid boosters.

Children will be able to get a free flu vaccine from tomorrow in a move to

reduce hospital admissions, and more New Zealanders will now be eligible for a second Covid-19 booster dose.

The combination of Omicron and flu is making this winter more challenging than normal, said Waikato DHB medical officer of health Richard Vipond.

“There is always a danger of getting Covid-19 and flu at the same time, and that could severely impact even a relatively fit and healthy person.”

Pharmac’s Operations director Lisa Williams said with less influenza circulating in previous years, New Zealanders have a lower immunity, so it is more important than ever to boost protection and reduce preventable hospitalisations and pressure on the healthcare system.

“We have both influenza and Covid-19 circulating at the same time, which puts more people at risk and our health system under further strain.”

Waikato’s Covid-19 rates for second doses are also low for children aged five to 11 – just 26 per cent are fully immunised, and the Māori rates is just 13 per cent.

Health experts are also warning the country that it is primed for potential outbreaks of other illnesses including measles, whooping cough and respiratory conditions.

Meanwhile Waikato DHB gets absorbed into the new Health NZ entity from tomorrow with no immediate change for the public.

SERVICE CENTRE SERVICE CENTRE

In May 1887 the first patient arrived at the original Waikato Hospital. Much has changed over years as the wider health system has evolved up to the introduction of district health boards (DHBs). The Waikato DHB was formed in 2001 as one of 21 DHBs with the Ministry of Health taking over funding.

2001 First nurse practitioner in NZ Institute of Rural Health established

2002

2013 2014

Waikato Clinical School, clinical skills centre and medical library open

2004 First separation of pyopagus conjoined twins in NZ

2006 Neurosurgery department

established at Waikato Hospital

2008 First Transcatheter Aortic Valve

2016 Telehealth services developed 2017

Implantation (TAVI) in NZ

New main entry and carpark building opens at Waiora Waikato hospital campus

2009 New Delivery Suite, Women’s

Assessment and Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) opens Thames Hospital’s Clinical Centre and Inpatient Unit opens

2011 New Emergency Department and Acute Services building opens

2012 Meade Clinical Centre opens

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How next year computes Every dentist appointment and family gathering; every awkwardly silent moment that to everyone but me begs for Smalltalk seems to herald the arrival of the same question these last few months: ‘so, what are you doing next year?’

Lately, at least, I’ve had an answer, if only to smooth the conversation along: going to Uni, at Otago, probably, to study Genetics.

So I’ve been thinking about career decisions for this reason—people won’t let me forget about it. But I’m also thinking about it for a more niche reason: in the last few weeks, I’ve been experimenting with two Artificial Intelligence systems known as GPT-3 and DAL·E-2.

Both are the progeny of the Elon Musk-funded AI research centre OpenAI. GPT-3 is what’s known as a “text transformer”, meaning that it takes in text you give it (the “prompt”) and spits out text that it thinks best completes the prompt.

This is impressive enough—but what you can also do is “train” GPT-3 on a large data set of prompts and completions: for example all of my columns as the completions, and some brief pitches as the prompts.

GPT-3 thus learns to assimilate my writing style and the nature of my brief.

So, I can feed it “Write a column in the style of Matteo Di Maio on the topic of youth voting” and...

GTP-3, in a second, duly spits out several 500-word columns to choose from: the first starting with “When a friend commented recently that young people are really, really not engaging in the world, I was taken aback.

By Matteo Di Maio

According to Stats NZ...”

When people talk about automation stealing all the jobs, they usually have big gleaming automotive factory manufacturing chains in mind. Either that, or they worry about, say, self-driving cars making Uber drivers redundant.

What they don’t tend to consider is AI stealing jobs in the creative industries—composing, art, architecture—and, yes, column writing. And yet it is in these curious areas that AI has been making the greatest strides recently.

What my experience with GPT-3—and its perfectly passable attempts at imitating my penmanship—has made me do is reinterpret all the little bits of career advice I’ve been fed these last few months after the “next year” conversation.

One thing people (Read: Principals in end-of-year speeches) always say is: “These days employers want creative, adaptable people who aren’t too set on one particular job for the rest of their life”.

But this seems a little dubious in our post-GPT-3 age. As we’ve seen, creativity is surely no more guarantee of a job hire in a future AI-dominated world than a machine-like ability to follow directions to the book.

The other classic piece of advice is “Do something you enjoy and you’ll never work a day in your life.”

This seems to be the only idiom that holds up.

At some point in the future (the only bet is how long) all jobs will necessarily become purely recreational. After all, what’s the News to find in me when editor Roy can get 100 different columns on youth issues in my style at the click of a button (and a $0.02 micro-charge)?

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The implication of all of this is that the answer to the question “what are you doing next year” really ought to be nothing more than: “Something I enjoy, hopefully.” After a week of being imitated by a robot, it’s my new answer for sure.

I asked DAL·E-2 to do a ‘line sketch’ of the concept “A boy surveys his future and it’s full of AI”

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Stake and tie large trees, especially in windy positions.

Pruning.

Winter maintenance through pruning can help keep trees to a manageable size. It also helps keep them free from disease and pests.

Pruning can allow for more light to get into the tree, this helps the ripening and development of fruit, which can also lead to easier picking. Pruning should always be done on a fine day and followed up with a spray of copper. Copper works to seal cuts and helps to prevent fungal infection.

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Get warm: Choose the right heater Braving the cold winter without any heating can certainly put a damper on life. Deciding what form of heating best suits your needs and budget largely depends on your home and lifestyle. From whole-home heating systems to portable heaters, the choice is enormous. Eco and energy efficient options have become the way of the future, and innovative technologies mean fast heat and instant comfort are just a switch away.

You want a heater or a heating system that you can rely on and probably one that won’t cost you the earth. Quality and heating efficiency come into the equation.

One of the first things to consider is how to match room size to type of heater. Are you wanting to target a specific area, heat multiple rooms, or your entire home? There is no onesize-fits-all when it comes to electric heating.

Some heaters are best for heating a whole room while others target surfaces or areas. For most locations, measuring 100w per square metre of your room can give you an idea of how much power your heater needs. This is assuming your room is the standard height of 2.4m.

To calculate the area of a room, multiply its width by its length. A space that measures 4m long by 5m wide, for example, has a floor area of 20sqm and requires an electric heater with an output of 2000w. To figure out the wattage required, multiply the floor area by 100. Take into account variables, like flooring. A room with a wooden floor may require a slightly

more powerful heater as opposed to one that is carpeted and may need slightly less heating output. Talk to a heating expert.

A heater with an output of around 1.5kw or 1500w should suffice for rooms that are smaller than 20 sqm.

less likely to burn themselves if they touch them.

Panel heaters are comparatively affordable and can be used to complement fans or heat pumps.

Designs, such as the slim and minimalistic heaters, blend unobtrusively into a room.

Some models can even be painted if you want them to match specific décor.

Column or convection heaters are recommended for living rooms between 20-40sqm.

While the heat may not be instant, it should be sustaining.

Panel heaters work by drawing in cold air, heating it with panels, and then radiating warm air. They often use less energy, are lightweight, and can be mounted on a wall.

However, they don’t heat up as well compared to other heater types, but they are a good choice if you have children and pets, as they’re

Infrared heating

Central heating works by circulating warm

Underfloor heating is generally more cost-

Models with the latest carbon fibre technology tend to be quiet, robust, and hard-wearing with long-lasting heating elements. Heaters can be mounted vertically or horizontally and be operated on remote control.

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If you live where natural gas is available, a gas boiler is likely to be your best option. If reticulated gas is not accessible, then you can consider options such as a diesel boiler, air-towater heat pump, a biomass boiler, or a gas boiler on LPG. If you’re after a heating solution for your outdoor patio, gardens, dining area, bathroom, garage or workshop, an infrared heater could be the answer. Infrared technology produces radiant heat, the same as the feeling of warmth from the sun on your face and the heat from a log fire. Where a convection heater is designed to warm up the air, infrared radiant heat is direct, making it more energy efficient and cheaper to run.

They can also be effective when it’s slightly breezy as they’re not heating up the air and their effect is immediate the moment you turn on the heater. Heaters work on infrared heat waves that are quickly distributed throughout a room.

Panel heaters use convection heating to warm up and circulate air. Newer models are eco-friendly and able to distribute heat throughout large areas. Their technology can include wi-fi capabilities, allowing you to control the warmth of your home remotely.

Large rooms are suited to mica thermic heating as it combines the advantages of convection heating and radiant heating.

These heaters tend to be quieter and able to maintain an even temperature for a longer time.

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Prostate crew back in action From coach to ref prostate cancer.

Ron said the group had just started, meeting from 9am-1am on Fridays at Physio FIT in Albert St. “At this early stage, the sessions are being subsidised from Auckland, so there is no immediate cost to participants,” he said. “That may change, but even if it does, it will remain very affordable. Prost-Fit classes are very specifically designed for those diagnosed with prostate cancer … they’re also great fun.

Coming up is an entertaining ‘Pizza and Prizes’ night at Onyx Restaurant, with the restaurant fielding up to $600 worth in prizes and support for the Prostate Cancer Foundation. That evening fundraiser, to be hosted by emcee Matt Hicks, is on Friday August 18 from 5.30pm, with tickets now available from Onyx and the local prostate cancer group.

Later in the year – on October 9 – a ‘Pedal 4 Prostate’ event is planned for Hampton Downs Motorsport Park.

“We lost so much time during the Covid lockdowns,” said Ron. “We weren’t able to meet or to fundraise in any way. It is important that we try and get some of those opportunities back now.”

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The Cambridge Prostate Cancer Support Group is determined to claw back time lost to the Covid pandemic by ramping up activities.

First up is the group’s participation in Dry July, the annual fundraiser that challenges people to go alcohol free for the month and raise funds for those affected by cancer. Cambridge Prostate Cancer Support Group co-ordinator Ron Greenwood said the call to participate had gone to all its 50-plus members and pledges were already mounting.

Funds raised through Dry July will go through to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand (PCFNZ) head office in Auckland, from where they will be channelled into supporting services for men and their families living with a prostate cancer diagnosis.

Another recent move has seen the Cambridge group take on board PCFNZ’s Prost-Fit initiative, a nationwide network of exercise classes for men to help them before, during and after prostate cancer treatment. It has been designed in partnership with Exercise as Medicine NZ, a charitable trust specialising in exercise for people with long-term conditions such as

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Continuing our regular series of profiles on Cambridge Rugby Referees Association members ahead of the organisation’s centenary in 2023, we meet Kevin Clarke.

Thirty three years ago I started refereeing.

I was the coach of the Tahuna U13s and refereed for three years because there were no referees for the games and in those days, much like today, when there was no ref either the coaches or parents took up the whistle.

In 1990 I moved from my farm in Morrinsville to a dairy farm in Cambridge and joined the Cambridge Rugby Referees.

I started refereeing because my boys were playing at Cambridge High and I always found myself on the sideline with a flag in one hand helping out as a touch judge. After a couple of games I thought I may as well give this a go and I’ve never looked back since.

The funniest thing I’ve ever seen on rugby field was during orientation week. I was refereeing University v Marist and we were putting a scrum down and low and behold six naked girls ran on to the field and between the two front rows! Not something you see everyday...

I’ve also been knocked out refereeing – not by an angry spectator, but I inadvertently got hit in the head by a ball when it was missed

kicked by a player!

What keeps me going is the comradery. The Cambridge refs are a really good bunch of guys and we have a lot of fun.

My advice to anyone considering refereeing is to give it a go. Once you start you won’t want to give it up.

You always get some passionate supporters, but the majority of the time it is very good natured.

Throughout my career I’ve also gain a lot of other skills with my association with refereeing. I started doing the appointments in 1998 and I was Waikato president in 2006-07 and Cambridge Chairman from 2003-2011. These experiences gave me lots of management and administration skills which I would not have otherwise picked up on the dairy farm Now the body given up I still stay involved with the association doing the appointments, coaching and grading - and now that I’m retired from farming, I look after the grounds at Memorial Park.

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ll landlords and tenants have responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, and it’s important for each party to know what is legally required of them.

If you’re new to renting, a first-time landlord or a seasoned landlord, you should be aware of your rights and obligations, and the recent changes in legislation.

Don’t remove fixtures if it will cause damage that can’t be repaired.

Sometimes landlords let tenants add new fixtures on the condition that they become the landlord’s property at the end of the tenancy. This is due to the damage that would occur if the fixtures were removed.

When renting out a property, landlords should ensure their property is in reasonable condition and let tenants enjoy the property. If they want to sell their property, then they must inform their tenant.

Any fixture that you don’t remove at the end of the tenancy becomes the property of the landlord unless you’ve come to some arrangement with your landlord. If you cause damage when removing fixture, inform your landlord. They will tell you whether they want you to fix the damage or be compensated for it.

Properties are required to meet all relevant building, health, and safety standards Are you keeping up with the new tenancy laws?

Landlords and tenants were affected by the changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 which began rolling out in August 2020. Phase 1 included a change in rent increases which are now limited to once every 12 months compared to the previous once every 180 days, or six months.

Landlords will not be able to end a periodic tenancy (a tenancy with no fixed-term end date) without cause by providing 90 days’ notice. There are also changes to how fixed-term tenancies signed on or after 11 February 2021.

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landlords cannot encourage tenants to bid on the rental. Landlords can’t be swayed by a best offer.

the existing standards, you will not need to do any extra work to comply with the changes.

Tenants can ask to make changes to the property and landlords must not decline if the change is minor.

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At the end of your tenancy, remove whatever was installed, unless there is some agreement with your landlord to let it remain. The property should substantially be in the same condition it was in before you made the change.

A template to make a change to a property can be downloaded from the Tenancy Services website.

Rental bidding and fair market rents In a market where there are few rentals and high demand for them, competition to secure a property can be fierce. Under the new law change, rental properties cannot be advertised without a rental price listed, and landlords cannot invite or encourage tenants to bid on the rental. In other words, they can’t organise an auction over a rental property, or offer to give the rental to a tenant if they agree to pay more for it. However, a prospective tenant can still voluntarily offer to pay more than the stated amount of rent and a landlord may accept this offer.

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renewals. The law is designed to stop landlords unfairly forcing tenants into high rent. The tribunal has the power to reduce high rent back to fair market.

When renting a property, tenants must pay the rent on time and keep the property reasonably clean and tidy.

They should contact their landlord or property manager straight away in the event of any damage or if repairs are needed. Unless they have come to some arrangement with their landlord, tenants are required to pay for their own outgoings, such as electricity, gas and internet. When vacating, properties should be left clean, tidy, and clear of rubbish and possessions.

Keys and all items supplied with the tenancy must be left.

Tenants should not stop paying rent if the landlord hasn’t done repairs, nor should they make any alterations to the property without the landlord’s written consent.

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Tenant selection is key and changes in legislation mean selecting the right

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“Professional management is a lot more affordable than people realise,” says Cameron. *** The tenancy law changes that took effect in February 2021 were the most major since the Residential Tenancies Act was introduced in 1986.

“There has been an immense amount of change,” says Jeremy Baker of Glasshouse Property Management.

“It’s hard to be a part-time property manager these days as you need access to resources.”

The company had been six years in Hamilton before opening an office in Cambridge four years ago, and they now manage over 1000 properties.

Over the past decade Jeremy has seen a big shift in tenant expectations.

“Good tenants expect a good quality of home. They’re getting fussier and expect value for money. Landlords are viewing tenants more as customers and changes in legislation are making them more accountable.”

Ninety per cent of properties in their portfolio are already compliant with the Healthy Homes standards well ahead of time.

“Naturally we’d like that to be 100 per cent, and we’re working to achieve that.

Most of the remaining non-compliant properties are newer homes.

The government recently made changes to the heating standards in recognition of the fact that a lot of new

homes were failing on heating despite having correctly sized heating already installed so we are re-auditing many of those properties at the moment and most now comply.

rents in Cambridge and compelled landlords to pass some of the costs on to tenants.

The heating standards have been by far the most complex part of the regulations for landlords to navigate.”

She said the investment market had fallen away, largely due to increased house prices, changes imposed by the government, like the 10-year Bright-line test, the removal of interest deductibility, as well as the costs incurred to upgrade properties to meet Healthy Homes standards.

Cambridge’s centrality and good reputation are attracting growing numbers to the town. “We’ve seen a high percentage of people moving here,” says Nicole Anstiss, managing director of Accommodation Rental Solutions Property Management. This can put a strain on the rental market, especially when stock levels are low.

“Most of our Cambridge market are mum and dad investors who simply have to pass on escalating costs to their tenants. The increasing rent is directly related to supply and demand and because investors are few and far between, the demand far outweighs

“Rents are constant,” said Nicole, “and there have been no issues with landlords complying with the new legislation as they’ve been aware of the law changes for some time. The quality of Cambridge housing also reduces the likelihood of issues.”

While landlords can certify their own properties, Jeremy recommends going through a professional as an independent body will produce supporting evidence and document reports. *** Gerda Venter of LJ Hooker Cambridge says the healthy homes standards set by the Government to comply with the new tenancy laws have increased

“The shortage of rentals has also caused rents to rise.”

the supply and that in turn also have an affect on rental costs.” ***

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Budget meals don’t have to be boring. Try different combos of herbs, spices or sauces to add interest to your dishes. They’re relatively economical and once your pantry is well stocked, your creations are only limited by your imagination.

Meals with rice, pasta and noodles can be great budget beaters. And there always seems to be a new variety to try.

Ramen noodles are named after the popular Japanese soup they are used in. They are an adaption of the Chinese wheat noodle and only take about 4 minutes to cook. Ramen noodles are also excellent in salads tossed with an Asian-style dressing.

I also love them boiled, drained then fried. Most supermarkets stock ramen.

Like ramen, Italian pappardelle has been around for centuries.

However, recently it has become a popular restaurant dish combined with pulled, slow cooked meats. But many of my friends have not experimented with this wide pasta which to me is comfort food.

Rice has now become a pantry staple and long grain rice, which is four times as long as it is wide, is a good all-rounder for curries, pilaffs and paella. Any leftover cooked rice can be mixed with beaten egg, formed around cubes of melty cheese, rolled in breadcrumbs and baked or deep-fried. Yum! RAMEN NOODLE BURGERS I used Hakubaku organic ramen noodles.

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Cook noodles according to the packet instructions, about 5 minutes. Drain well in a sieve and rinse under cold water. Shake dry.

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Lightly beat the eggs in a large bowl. Add the noodles and toss to coat evenly. Season.

In a large non-stick pan heat a good splash of oil. Place 4 egg rings (or use the screw tops of preserving jars — well oiled) in the pan. Fill the rings with the noodle mixture. Pat down lightly and fry for about 3-4 minutes each side, until golden. Remove.

Meanwhile, combine the mince, spring onions, chilli flakes and seasonings. Form into 4 patties about the size of the ramen buns. Panfry for about 5 minutes each side. During the last minute place the cheese on each patty, cover and cook until lightly melted.

Place the lettuce or cabbage on each ramen bun followed by the patties, tomato or cucumber, red onion and sauce. Serves 4.

stock. Add the mixed herbs, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the kumara and cook until just tender.

Meanwhile, make the pesto. Purée half the broccoli in a small food processor together with the dried basil and olive oil. Add the parmesan and garlic and mix again. If necessary, thin with a little water, lemon juice and/or olive oil.

Stir the remaining broccoli and beans into the rice mixture and heat through. Serve in bowls. Top with the pesto and stir it through the rice. Serves 4.

VEGETABLE RICE WITH BROCCOLI PESTO 3 cups small broccoli florets, divided 1 medium kumara 3/4 cup long grain rice, rinsed 2-3 cups boiling vegetable stock or water 2 teaspoons each: dried mixed herbs, dried basil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan or tasty cheddar 400g can black beans or kidney beans, rinsed and drained Steam or microwave the broccoli until crisp tender.

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MUSHROOM & CHICKEN PAPPARDELLE 250g dried pappardelle 400g diced chicken 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium red onion, sliced 2 large cloves garlic, crushed 400g Portobello mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken stock 3/4 cup cream Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions Season the chicken all over with the dried basil.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Fry the onion until softened.

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of the western USA, the Chilean monkey puzzle, the araucarias of the South Pacific such as the Norfolk Island pine and the Queensland bunya bunya pine, the smaller Tasmanian pines, Arthrotaxis, and the Chinese timber tree Cunninghamia lanceolata (also ‘discovered by’ and named after James Cunningham).

Although it has features in common with all these trees, Cryptomeria most resembles the giant sequoia or Wellingtonia in form and foliage.

Like the monkey puzzle, it was a popular tree in grand Victorian gardens, enjoying rich soil and good rainfall to reach a height of 30-40 metres. In New Zealand it is sometimes used as a shelter tree.

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CAMBRIDGE OPEN HOMES BAYLEYS Sunday 3 July 108a Burns Street 7 Vogel Place 105 Rosebanks Drive 51 Sunline Drive

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CAMBRIDGE REAL ESTATE Saturday 2 July 42 Grey Street $1,285,000 75 Jarrett Terrace PBN Sunday 3rd July 54 Chaucer Street $839,000 70 Addison Street $1,200,000 120 Grey Street $945,000 3/98 Burns Street PBN 85 Raleigh Street $739,000 26 Maclean Street $1,055,000 1 Calvert Place $1,150,000 3090A Cambridge Road $1,870,000 10 Woodstock Crescent $967,000 2 Hillary Place PBN 153 Taylor Street $925,000 1B Alpha Street PBN 9A Bracken Street $930,000 Lot 1, 1378 Buckland Rd $665,000 18 Baxter Michael Cr PBN 1 Hulme Place $765,000 3D Alpers Ridge $1,285,000 103 Browning Street PBN 36B Clare Street $749,000 99D Taylor Street $1,000,000+ 2 Belloc Street $950,000 75 Jarrett Terrace PBN 186 Swayne Road Auction

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HARCOURTS Sunday 3 July 1 Burr Street 169 Taylor Street 107 Scott Street 7/24 Duke Street

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LJ HOOKER Sunday 3 July 4 Hunt Grove 225 Ariki Street 51 Stafford Street 386 Ariki Street

$1,200,000 $799,000 $735,000 $725,000

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LJ HOOKER continued 26 Watkins Road $1,200,000 44 Tulip Drive $1,250,000 23 Scott Street PBN 91a Taylor Street Deadline Sale 97 Thornton Road PBN 70 Williams Street PBN LUGTONS Saturday 2 July 10 Hurley Place 18A Williamson Street Sunday 3 July 10 Hurley Place MORE RE Saturday 2 July 24 Clifford Close 15 Mike Smith Drive 1 Damio Place 6A Haworth Ave 165 The Oaks Drive 46 Wordsworth Street 18 Kingdon Street 20 Jasmine Place 30 Seachange Drive 10 Jarrett Terrace Sunday 3rd July 14 Queen Street 16 Keats Terrace 52A Campbell Street 36 Madison Street 24 Clifford Close 15 Mike Smith Drive 44A Tennyson Street 13 Alan Livingston Drive 91B Taylor Street 6A Haworth Ave 165 The Oaks Drive 2/11 Kaniera Terrace 46 Wordsworth Street 18 Kingdon Street 44 Baxter Michael Cres 20 Jasmine Place 30 Seachange Drive 11 Maranatha Way 9 South Oaks Close 10 Jarrett Terrace

12.00-12.30pm 12.45-1.15pm 1.15-2.00pm 1.30-2.00pm 2.15-2.45pm 3.00-3.30pm

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- Location, location, location - walking distance to Cambridge cafes; river, town and bush views encompass the luxurious ambience.

- White american oak flooring, 3m living room stud, windows framing river and tree views - no need for wall art!

- Large master with penthouse style ensuite; generous guest rooms, separate lounge, top end kitchen & butlers pantry, deck with louvres.

- A style and location seldom to market.

- Built by Golden Homes this brick house is welcoming, well looked after and ready for you to enjoy.

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- The greenbelt over the fence.

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- Set off the road and aspected for privacy, the automatic gates allows security and a safe haven for children and pets alike.

- Low maintenance Narellan pool (salt water & heated) screened and privatised area invites the most pleasurable ambience.

- A superb property for busy lives, with the greenbelt on the back boundary – it is a must see.

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- Separate large lounge, open plan dining and ergonomic kitchen reflect fine family living. Storage for Africa, bathrooms for Italy, and bedrooms which offer space and distance.

- An entertainer’s delight – not often found to this extreme.

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- This home offers six spacious bedrooms, four in the main hub; plus a two bedroom unit located off a separate wing, with the garage positioned in-between.

- Natural light flows easily through the well considered floorplan.

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- Remodelled kitchen, separate lounge & fully redecorated.

Auction (unless sold prior) Wednesday 13th July, 12.00pm

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- Situated in sought-after Cambridge Park with the playground, dog park and café only a short stroll away – life is easy!

- Built in January 2017, all the comforts and design of modern build standards await.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 27th July, by 4pm

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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

NEW LISTING

$765,000

PBN 1 HULME PLACE

41 OAKLANDS DRIVE MUST BE VIEWED TO BE APPRECIATED

5 2 2 Located down a private lane in the desirable Oaklands Lovingly renovated with some extra luxurious touches State-of-the-art kitchen and scullery Open plan living leads out to the outdoor entertaining area and garden which sits on the edge of the Greenbelt VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY CONTACT SACHA OR ALISON

PRICED TO SELL!

Private outdoor living Corner site Large double garage Three double bedrooms 653m2 fenced in section (more or less) OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 1.45-2.15PM

2019 CONTEMPORARY LIVING

3

2

1

CONTACT KYLIE OR RACHAEL

PBN

PERFECT FOR LIFE AND LEISURE WOW factor Style & glamour Amazing floorplan Exquisite decor OPEN HOME: SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 2.45-3.15PM

4 Stunning 1012m2 (more or less) section 1930’s character bungalow Four bedrooms or three plus office with central Cambridge East location

M: 027 223 4335 E: SHERRY@CAMREAL.CO.NZ

1

INTERNET ID: CRR2254 CONTACT PETER DAVID PAGE SOAR CONTACT

OPEN HOME: SUN 13TH 12 -12.30PM

Sherry Herkes

1

CONTACT EILISH OR SHERRY

2

$945,000

EASY STYLE EASY LIVING Stunning Colonial Style Cambridge East Location Modernised throughout Four Bedrooms and Two Bathrooms Freehold (more orMATT less)SEAVILL Section INTERNET ID:602m2 CRR2243 CONTACT OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 11.30AM-12.00PM

Eilish Page

Alison Boone

M: 027 300 0002 E: EILISH@CAMREAL.CO.NZ

M: 027 277 8726 E: ALISON@CAMREAL.CO.NZ

RESIDENTIAL

2

CONTACT EILISH OR SHERRY

$1,285,000 120 GREY STREET

QUARTER ACRE CHARACTER ON GREY

RESIDENTIAL

4

OPEN HOME

OPEN HOME

42 GREY STREET

2

CONTACT KYLIE OR RACHAEL

$930,000 75 JARRETT TERRACE

9A BRACKEN STREET

OPEN HOME: SATURDAY: 1.30-2.00PM

1

OPEN HOME

OPEN HOME

2019 build Concrete drive Section fenced in Sun facing Outdoor decking with Louvretec OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 1.00-1.30PM

3

RESIDENTIAL

4

2

2

CONTACT EILISH OR SHERRY

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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THURSDAY JUNE 30, 2022

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

GREAT TWO BED STARTER

2

Wonderful starter property Recently renovated - it's fresh, modern and ready to move in Complete with private backyard and covered porch Stone's throw from the Leamington shopping centre OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 11.45AM-12.15PM

1

CONTACT SACHA OR ALISON

RENOVATED BRICK HOME 1143m2 (approx) section Prime location by walkways and stream New kitchen, carpet and décor Private leafy garden OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 11.30AM-12.00PM

3

1

1

CONTACT DEBBIE OR TREVOR

CHARACTER ON CALVERT Charming 1993 colonial style home 680m2 section with stunning garden Carpeted internal access garage Ample storage Cambridge East Location OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 12.15-12.45PM

QUIET HAVEN ON WOODSTOCK Great family living Fully fenced section Located close to Parks

OPEN HOME: SUN 13TH 12 -12.30PM

OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 12.30-1.00PM

Debbie Towers

RESIDENTIAL M: 027 689 8696 E: DEBBIE@CAMREAL.CO.NZ

$1,150,000

3

2

2

INTERNET ID: CRR2254 CONTACT PETER DAVID PAGE SOAR CONTACT

CONTACT ALISON OR SACHA

Trevor Morris

RESIDENTIAL M: 027 205 3246 E: TREVOR@CAMREAL.CO.NZ

1

2

CONTACT RACHAEL OR KYLIE

$1,055,000

$967,000 26 MACLEAN STREET

3

2

OPEN HOME

OPEN HOME

10 WOODSTOCK CRESCENT

2

CONTACT RACHAEL OR KYLIE

$739,000 1 CALVERT PLACE

85 RALEIGH STREET Greenbelt views Fully fenced corner section New kitchen and bathroom Heatpump & HRV Close to amenities and sporting venues OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 12.00-12.30PM

4

OPEN HOME

OPEN HOME

A PERFECT STARTER

$1,200,000

PBN 70 ADDISON STREET

3/98 BURNS STREET

MAGIC ON MACLEAN Brick/Tile home with Style and Elegance Private entertaining deck with Pizza Oven Modern Kitchen with Double Oven Very spacious garaging with bonus room at rear INTERNET ID: CRR2243 CONTACT MATT SEAVILL

OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 12.15-12.45PM

Rachael Seavill

RESIDENTIAL M: 027 722 4235 E: RACHAEL@CAMREAL.CO.NZ

3

2

2

CONTACT SHERRY OR EILISH

Kylie Lee

RESIDENTIAL M: 021 183 9210 E: KYLIE@CAMREAL.CO.NZ

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FE A L I TU ST R IN ED G S

THURSDAY JUNE 30, 2022

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 1B ALPHA STREET

2 HILLARY PLACE BIG SECTION – BIG POTENTIAL

3

1014m² fully fenced section 1950’s 3 bedroom/2 living home Heatpump Single garage/offstreet parking/plus additional storage Potential to add value

OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 1.00-1.30PM

2

1

PBN

KICK BACK AND SWITCH OFF

OPEN HOME

AN ATTENTION GRABBER

4

1960’s home Open plan living Self-contained unit at rear Greenbelt outlook

2

1

CONTACT EILISH OR SHERRY

$1,085,000

DESIGNED WITH FAMILY IN MIND Brick construction Lovely family flow Easy care section Close to walkways and cycle track Walking distance to Cambridge Town OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 1.45-2.15PM

IT'S ALL ABOUT LOCATION

Sherry Herkes

M: 027 223 4335 E: SHERRY@CAMREAL.CO.NZ

2

1

1

INTERNET ID: CRR2254 CONTACT PETER DAVID PAGE SOAR CONTACT

CONTACT TREVOR OR DEBBIE

DESIGNER DIFFERENCE

2

CONTACT EILISH OR SHERRY

3

Amazing townhouse living Sunny open plan living Extra large double garage Work from home space

INTERNET ID: CRR2243 CONTACT MATT SEAVILL

OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 2.15-2.45PM

Eilish Page

Alison Boone

M: 027 300 0002 E: EILISH@CAMREAL.CO.NZ

M: 027 277 8726 E: ALISON@CAMREAL.CO.NZ

RESIDENTIAL

2

ENQUIRIES OVER 1,000,000

$749,000 99D TAYLOR STREET

36B CLARE STREET

4

OPEN HOME

OPEN HOME

Spacious 142m² (more or less), 2 bedroom home Large open plan living – internal access garage HRV and Heatpump Private rear section LowHOME: maintenance brick coloursteel roof OPEN SUN 13TH 12 and -12.30PM OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 2.00-2.30PM

1

OPEN HOME

$925,000 3D ALPERS RIDGE

OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 1.00-1.30PM

2

CONTACT DEBBIE OR TREVOR

153 TAYLOR STREET

RESIDENTIAL

4

A unique home and section - built in 2020 – close to CBD 557m² section – thoughtfully landscaped 4 double bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / large zoned living Double glazed with heatpump for cooling and heating LIM and Rental Appraisal available CONTACT DEBBIE OR TREVOR OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 1.00-1.30PM

RESIDENTIAL

3

2

CONTACT ALISON OR SACHA

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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THURSDAY JUNE 30, 2022

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

WARM HOME – HOT PROPERTY 810m² Fully fenced section 4 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / Double garage Double glazed and excellent heating Spacious family home OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 2.00-2.30PM

$950,000

PBN 2 BELLOC STREET

103 BROWNING STREET

4

2

2

2

CONTACT DEBBIE OR TREVOR

PROUD TO CALL HOME

Delightful Brick Home Private fully fenced yard Great flow to covered decked area Four/five Bedrooms and Two Bathrooms Cul de sac location OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 2.30-3.00PM

4

2

1

CONTACT SHERRY OR EILISH

OPEN HOME

11 OUT OF 10 IN ST KILDA

5 2 2 Large, luxury family home in a prime St Kilda location Open plan living leading out to a stunning pool area Separate accommodation wing for easy family living, with 5th bedroom offering a multipurpose space Generous 1,555m2 (approx) section with views across the St Kilda wetlands OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 1.30-2.00PM CONTACT SACHA OR ALISON

43 SEACHANGE DRIVE 2019 URBAN HOME - ENTERTAINER'S DREAM 2587m2 section (approx) with views Master and family wing separate Potential home and Income

OPEN HOME: SUN 13TH 12 -12.30PM

VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Debbie Towers

RESIDENTIAL M: 027 689 8696 E: DEBBIE@CAMREAL.CO.NZ

$789,000

PBN 53 BURNS STREET

18 BAXTER MICHAEL CRESCENT

FIRST HOME BUYERS AND INVESTORS Sunny spacious living Solar & HRV ventilation system Fully fenced 624m2 section

2

2

2

INTERNET ID: CRR2254 CONTACT PETER DAVID PAGE SOAR CONTACT

CONTACT RACHAEL OR KYLIE

Trevor Morris

RESIDENTIAL M: 027 205 3246 E: TREVOR@CAMREAL.CO.NZ

2

CONTACT GRAHAM

PBN 8 KEREKORI WAY

4

1

3

VENDORS RELOCATING - PRICED TO SELL!!

Beautifully presented, open plan living North facing fully fenced section Relax in the outdoor Cedar Hot Tub Sort after Cambridge East Location INTERNET ID: CRR2243 CONTACT MATT SEAVILL

Rachael Seavill

RESIDENTIAL M: 027 722 4235 E: RACHAEL@CAMREAL.CO.NZ

$1,300,000

4

2

2

CONTACT GRAHAM

Kylie Lee

RESIDENTIAL M: 021 183 9210 E: KYLIE@CAMREAL.CO.NZ

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THURSDAY JUNE 30, 2022

NISSAN NAVARA

$

FROM

43,990

DRIVEAWAY - NO MORE TO PAY

NISSAN

FUTURE VALUE

NISSAN 150,000 KM’S

5YR

FACTORY

WARRANTY

*Finance offer available to approved applicants of Nissan Financial Services only and excludes lease and some fleet purchasers. Nissan Navara SL 2WD Manual D23JM07 at a price of $43,990 drive away (includes ORC of $1290 and Clean Car Fees of $1,840). Deposit of $6,599, monthly repayments of $518 financed over a maximum 48 months, and a final balloon of $20,482 equal to the NFV/guaranteed future value of the vehicle based on 15,000km allowance. Total amount payable over the term $44,803 with a fixed interest rate of $7.89% p.a. An establishment fee of $375, PPSR fee of $8.05 and $6 per month account keeping fee is included in the above costs. If you choose to return your vehicle at the end of the term, Nissan will pay the NFV (subject to meeting vehicle condition and servicing requirements and agreed km allowance). While stocks last, must end 31st May 2022. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Nissan reserves the right to vary, extend or cancel this offer.

X-TRAIL ST 7 SEAT FROM

$

NISSAN 150,000 KM’S FACTORY

5YR

WARRANTY

39,990

DRIVE AWAY

NISSAN

FUTURE VALUE

*Finance offer available to approved applicants of Nissan Financial Services only and excludes lease and some fleet purchasers. Nissan X-TRAIL ST 7 SEAT model at a price of $39,990 drive away (includes ORC of $990 and Clean Car Fees of $1,322.50). Deposit of $7,998, monthly repayments of $434.86 financed over a maximum 48 months, and a final balloon of $18,701 equal to the NFV/guaranteed future value of the vehicle based on 15,000km allowance. Total amount payable over the term $39,155.63 with a fixed interest rate of $6.29% p.a. An establishment fee of $375, PPSR fee of $8.05 and $6 per month account keeping fee is included in the above costs. If you choose to return your vehicle at the end of the term, Nissan will pay the NFV (subject to meeting vehicle condition and servicing requirements and agreed km allowance). While stocks last, must end 31st May 2022. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Nissan reserves the right to vary, extend or cancel this offer.

A SOLUTION FOR EVERY HOME

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A SOLUTION FOR EVERY HOME AIR CONDITIONING A SOLUTION FOR EVERY HOME

THURSDAY JUNE 30, 2022

EXPERTS Cushions for Christmas AIR CONDITIONING

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Chipping, Felling, Maintenance, Pruning, Removals, Stump Grinding, Hedge Cutting and much more Fully insured and qualified

DENNIS CLEMENTS 0508 TREE QUOTE / 027 485 1501 www.totaltreecare.co.nz - totalnz@gmail.com @TotaltreecareWaikato

waipaali@gmail.com www.waipaaluminium.c DRAINAGE • Drain camera surveying up to 2m diameter • Drain jetting trucks • Drain camera vans • Septic Tanks

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Drapes • Blinds Sunscreens Soft Furnishings Sanderson specialist Free measure & quote.

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Call our team today for specialised advice: 0800 772 887

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EARTHWORKS

Formerly Devereux Electrical Ltd Nothing else has changed Same Staff and Service Levels

Laser Electrical Cambridge M: 027 494 8826 | P: 07 827 5870 • 2, 8, 12 ton diggers • Tip truck hire • Small 4-wheeler/6 wheelers/truck & trailers ∙ Drainage ∙ Drilling ∙ Driveways ∙ Excavation ∙ Farm work ∙ Footings ∙ House pads ∙ Landscaping ∙ Post holes ∙ Section clearing ∙ Soakage holes ∙ Trenching

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

FENCING

FIREWOOD

GARDENING

Your complete electrical professionals

Cambridge Garden Maintenance RURAL . RESIDENTIAL . LIFESTYLE RETAINING WALLS Corey Hutchison 021 037 3685

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KIWI VETERAN OWNED & OPERATED

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

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One offs, Weekly, Fortnightly or Monthly Phone Carl 827 0551 mobile 022 100 8265 www.cambridgegardenmaintenance.co.nz

GARDENING

GARDENING

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Add value to your home ✿ Creative garden

maintenance

fruit tree care residential & commercial tidy up special occasions

✿ Colourful flower beds

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Now you can enjoy a perfect lawn for less cost than you can do it yourself!

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Our weed and feed service takes care of any lawn – large or small. So don’t delay. Contact us today for your FREE lawn inspection.

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with a well cared for, great lawn!

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EXPERTS

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SERVICES

GUTTERING

BUILDER

30 years experience.

Specialising in Bathroom Alterations Ph Mike Margan 027 532 3963

Gutter cleaning experts

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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Qualified, Professional Arborists • Tree Care

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

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Custom design and superior craftsmanship for your dream home!  Aluminium Joinery  Kitchens  Interior Doors 92 Bruce Berquist Drive Te Awamutu P 07 871 6188 | www.ntjoinery.co.nz

LANDSCAPING

LPG

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SEPTIC TANKS

Need a plumber?

Formerly Cambridge Septic Tank Services - still the same owners!

0800 PRATTS

Your local heating specialist

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A division of Pratts

AVAILABLE FROM: 10 Albert Street, Cambridge 07 827 5400 | cambridge@pratts.co.nz | www.pratts.co.nz

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0800 11 44 90

Other Showroom Locations: 6 Main North Road, Otorohanga | 100 Roche St, Te Awamutu

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TV AERIALS

WATER DELIVERIES

AA Antenna Man Freeview Installations Satellite Installations Home Theatre Data 027 4453 117

0800 11 00 99

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Interior painting Wallpapering Exterior painting Spray painting

QUALIFIED GARDENING CREW:

• Scheduled maintenance • Pruning & weeding • Revamp or create new • Mulching & mulch sales • Hedge trimming

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• Bathroom Renovations • Gas Hot Water • Repairs, Service, Installation

For a look you will love Call Dave Rowe

Formerly Waikato Water & Cartage - still the same owners!

Your Local Water Delivery Company

• Bulk Water Delivery • Water Tank Cleaning • Swimming Pool Filling

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Spouting Need Fixing?

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THE SALON CATERS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Cuts & Colours Perms & Styling New clients most welcome

Call 07 827 48 74

for an appointment with Delyse, Raewynne, Nikita and Amber Free Customer parking We are opposite the New World Carpark

Call Dean on 0274 769 591 FIREWOOD FACTORY Free Delivery Large Range Pine $110 Hotmix $135

• GARDEN SHEDS • CARPORTS • CABINS Contact Lance 0800 743 346

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DEATH NOTICES ANGUS, Pauline Elizabeth – Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Wednesday 22 June 2022, aged 87 years.

Much loved and loving wife of the late George. Loved mum of Karen and Lee. Motherin-law of David. Adored nan of Joel and great-nan of James, Jack and Theodore.

In accordance with Pauline’s wishes, a private service has taken place.

JOHNSON, Gordon Cyril – Died at Resthaven on Burns on Monday, 20th June 2022, after a short battle to cancer.

Aged 78 years. Husband and friend of Maxine for 55 years. Loved father & father in-law of Bridget & Scott, and Phillipa & Alan. Proud Grandad of Ryan, Seth, and Owen. Brother of Dorothy, Doreen & Ralph, and Kevin & Monica. At Gordon's request a private farewell has taken place. All communications to the Johnson Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434

THURSDAY JUNE 30, 2022

DEATH NOTICES

FOR SALE

PUBLIC NOTICES

FIREWOOD seasoned dry gum and Douglas fir $90 a cu.mt. Free delivery town only. Pickups welcome Ph 07 827 45 08

Cambridge Community Garden

WEBB-ELLIOTT, Michael John – Quietly slipped away from us after a short illness at 88 years old. A true gentleman and kind soul.

Loving husband of the late Gaye, beloved father to Mark HOUSES WANTED and Justine, affectionate father-in-law of Gill and Houses Wanted Peter. Cherished Poppa for removal to Robin and Poppy. A big Great prices offered thank you to the Resthaven on Burns staff for his care.

A service for Michael will be held in the Greenwood Call us today 07 847 1760 Chapel, Hamilton Park and Crematorium, Morrinsville Road, Newstead on WANTED TO RENT Wednesday 6th July at SEARCHING FOR RURAL 11:00am.

RENTAL Professional couple looking to move closer to elderly parent and searching for a rural 2-3 bedroom home FUNERAL SERVICES with single/double garage to rent. Cambridge - Rotoorangi - Richmond Downs. Phone 027 53 555 14

CHURCH NOTICES

AGM

Thursday 7th July, 7pm 2 Vogel St, Cambridge

CAMBRIDGE Next Meeting Wednesday

JULY 6

1:30pm Start Cambridge Community Centre 22a Taylor Street

SPEAKER: A Trustee from Resthaven Trust Board VACCINE PASSES MUST BE SHOWN Masks Preferable

PUBLIC NOTICES

Cambridge Seventh-Day Adven�st Church

Cr. Shakespeare & Browning Streets Bible Study Each Saturday: 9.30am – 10.45am

Worship Service: 11.00am

Like us on Facebook: h�ps://www.facebook.com/cambridge.sda.9 email: cambridge.sda.nz@gmail.com Phone: 027 677 6433

McQUITTY Gervaise Evyleen (Gerry) (nee Morton) – At Tauranga Hospital on June 21st 2022 with her beloved husband Jim, holding her hand. Dearly loved mother of Roger and Nigel and mother in law of Shirley and Rudie.

Loving grandma of Scott, Ebony and Cameron, and great grandma of Teahl, Eva, Greycen and Ezekiel. Loved also by her family in Ireland.

A celebration of Gerry’s life will be held at Trinity St Paul’s Union Parish Church, 43 Queen Street Cambridge on Thursday 30th June at 11 am.

Hope Channel – Freeview Ch 27, Sky 204

Special General Meeting

Missed Delivery?

Phone 07 827 0005

All Welcome.

Monday 11th July at 6pm 3 Bracken Street All welcome Jim Goddin JP Funeral Director

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

MORELAND, William Benjamin, (Bill) – Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, 21st June 2022. Loved husband of Jessie. Loved dad/mate of Ben, Wayne (dec’d), Willie and Ross. Loved ‘Grumpy’ of seven grandchildren. A private family burial will be held at Hautapu Cemetery.

All communications to the Moreland Family, c/3 Hally’s Lane, Cambridge.

We offer detailed study of the Bible and inspiring worship experiences.

If you have a problem, come in and see us.

Join us this Sunday at Raleigh St. Christian centre, 9:30am and 4pm 24-26 Raleigh Street

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

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SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

ESTABLISHMENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Relief Milker Needed

ADMINISTRATOR

The Establishment Board of Trustees (EBOT) for Cambridge’s newest primary school are looking for a motivated, proactive person to provide administrative support to the EBOT team.

This is a fixed-term contract until early-mid 2024, working 7-10 hours per week. Hours will include EBOT meeting attendance (anticipated 2 hours one evening per week/ fortnight), plus 5-8 hours flexible working at the times that suit you.

The successful candidate will have administration and/or personal assistant experience, and bring to the role: • Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to engage with a wide range of people • A personal commitment to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles • Attention to detail and accuracy • Excellent computer skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities with a calm, friendly, organized approach They will be a great collaborator and problem solver, passionate about the future of our tamariki.

This is a great opportunity to play a significant role in the establishment of this new school for our growing town.

For questions, queries and to apply, please contact michelleskipworth0@gmail.com - we look forward to hearing from you!

Warehouse Assistant/ Driver Wanted We are currently looking for a new Warehouse Assistant / Driver to join our tight knit team.

At Cambridge Grains, having a crew that's versatile and cooperative is essential in meeting the demands of our industry as well as upholding our commitment to exceptional customer service.

The successful applicant must be friendly, forward-thinking and have a vision for a working environment that's honest and communicative. These core elements, along with a hard-working, can-do attitude, are necessary foundations for what it takes to thrive as a member of our team.

The position is ideal for someone who likes working outside and is practically minded with a strong work ethic.

Fulltime - 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday and Rostered Saturday 8am - 12pm All members of our team are physically active and engage in all duties that come with picking, packing, delivering and organizing stock.

The general responsibilities for this position include: • Front-line customer service • picking and packing customer orders • forklift operation • driving and completing deliveries in a safe, timely and professional manner • stock maintenance • pest control • yard work and site maintenance To be consider for this role, it is essential that you have the following; • A full NZ drivers license • A clean criminal record • Be physically fit • A good command of the English language • A history of reliability We can offer the successful candidate; • Steady and reliable hours • Weekly Pay • A supportive working environment Please send your C.V. to stores@cambridgegrains.co.nz

We are looking for a energetic team player to help us with Calf rearing from end of July through to October and relief milking every second weekend through to the end of the season.

On our 850 cow farm 10 mins from Cambridge and 20 mins from Te Awamutu.

This is a permanent part-time position with guaranteed hours each week.

It is a drive in position so reliable transportation is a must along with references and be able to pass a drug test.

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SITE MANAGER and QUANTITY SURVEYOR Construction Advantage Ltd is an innovative Cambridge based firm specialising in managing developments and delivering construction projects across our local area of Cambridge and Hamilton.

We have completed a broad range of commercial projects and due to a significant pipeline of secured contracts are looking to expand our team with the following vacancies: Site Manager Quantity Surveyor For further information please visit our website or call 07 823 0331: www.constructionadvantage.co.nz/vacancies/

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MOVIES Fulltime Administrator – Fixed Term Cambridge Who are we Accounted4 (A4) is a successful, forward-thinking Chartered Accountancy Firm nestled in the picturesque Cambridge CBD. We have a vibrant team of 30, including a 6-strong Client Services Team.

What’s the role We are looking for a person with exceptional administration, organisational and IT skills who can step effortlessly and confidently into this fixed term position as a Client Services Assistant.

You’ll be starting mid-September 2022 and covering the role until the end of September 2023. It’s a fulltime role working Monday to Friday 8.15am to 4.45pm. Once fully trained there may be options to work some days from home.

What you need You are a person who is a fast learner and thrives in a busy office environment with a strong customer and team focus.

You can work autonomously, as well as part of an efficient administration team.

It is an advantage if you have knowledge in Xero and you will require excellent Microsoft Office skills. It would also be beneficial to have accounts receivable, marketing or social media skills.

What now If you are interested in applying for this position we would love to hear from you.

Submit your application by visiting our website www. accounted4.co.nz/jobs and completing the online application form, including attaching your CV.

Looking for the right candidate for the job?

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JUNE 30th – JULY 6th ELVIS M Baz Luhrmann tells the story of Elvis Presley becoming the first rock 'n roll star and how he changed the world with his music.

THU 2:45, 6:00, FRI 2:45, 6:10, SAT 2:45, 3:00, 3:10, 6:00, SUN 10:45, 10:10, 5:45 MON 6:05 TUE 2:45, 6:00, WED 10:20, 6:15 _________________________________________________________________________ MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU PG The untold story of one twelve-year-old's dream to become the world's greatest supervillain.

SAT 10:30, 12:55, 3:20, SUN 10:30, 12:55, 3:20, _________________________________________________________________________ WHETU MARAMA—BRIGHT STAR What Sir Edmund Hillary did in conquering Everest, Sir Hekenukumai Busby has done in reclaiming the lost art of traditional Māori voyaging, sailing the vast Pacific navigating by the stars – restoring the past to carve our way into the future.

SAT 6:15 SUN 1:20 WED 1:35 _________________________________________________________________________ A MERMAID IN PARIS PG A charming and imaginative French rom-com about finding the magic of love in the most unexpected places.

THU 12:30, 6:10, FRI 12:30, 6:10, SUN 3:10 MON 3:45 TUE 12:30, 6:10 WED 4:10 _________________________________________________________________________ LION KING TE REO G SAT 10:25 _________________________________________________________________________ JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION M The future of mankind hangs in the balance as humans and dinosaurs coexist following the destruction of Isla Nublar. See the epic conclusion to the Jurassic era as two generations unite for the first time!

THU 12:35, 3:25, 6:30 FRI 12:35, 3:25, 6:30 SAT 10:15, 3:45, 5:45, SUN 12.55, 6.20 MON 3:30, 6:20, TUE 12:35, 3:25, 6:30, WED 12:35, 3:25, 6:30 _________________________________________________________________________ WHINA PG THU 1:15, 3:40, FRI 1:15, 3:40, SAT 12:45, 6:20, SUN 12.55, 6.20, MON 3:40, 6:15, TUE 1:15, 3:40, WED 3:30, 6:05 _________________________________________________________________________ NUDE TUESDAY R16 1HOUR 40 MINUTES FRI 6:35 SAT 12:55 SUN 6:00 WED 3:45 _________________________________________________________________________ LIGHTYEAR G Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure through space and time with a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion.

SAT 10:15, 12:30 SUN 10:20, 3:55 _________________________________________________________________________ TOP GUN: MAVERICK M THU 12:45, 3:35, 6:20, FRI 12:45, 3:35, 6:20, SAT 1:10, 6:35 SUN 10:20, 6:10, MON 3:25, 6:15, TUE 12:45, 3:35, 6:20, WED 12:45, 3:35, 6:20 _________________________________________________________________________ HOW TO PLEASE A WOMAN M Final week – THU 6:35, SUN 3:20, TUE 6:40 WED 6:05 _________________________________________________________________________ DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA PG THU 4:05 FRI 4:05 SAT 10:10 MON 5:50 TUE 4:05 WED 1:05 _________________________________________________________________________ OPERATION MINCEMEAT M THU 1:20 FRI 1:20 MON 3:20 TUE 1:20 WED 10.15, 1.35

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