Cambridge News | January 19, 2023

Wonderful waka

Laurie Tauroa says his emotions got the better of him during the pōwhiri on Sunday morning for the 33rd annual Waka Ama sprint national championships at Lake Karāpiro.

It has been two years since the event has been held and for him to be part of the pōwhiri led by his Ngāti Korokī Kahukura and Ngāti Haua iwi, was “tear jerking.”

They are the hau kainga (home people) of the regatta.

Laurie, who went to Te Awamutu College, his wife Ariane, whānau and friends are competing for the Karāpiro Waka Club which is surprisingly one of the smallest of the 63 clubs in action on the water entered into seven categories across the week.

The local club is competing in only its second nationals yet has no physical home. It was formed after Te Wānanga o Aotearoa signed a memorandum of understanding

with the iwi and ran its year-long Level 4 Certificate in Waka programme for about 25 iwi members at Lake Karāpiro.

Its two waka Rangakura and Rangatahi –donated by Tainui to Ngāti Korokī Kahukura and Ngāti Haua iwi – are stored at their home in Pukeatua even though there are five rowing clubs on the lake.

“It’s lovely to be here, lovely to be on our own water and to be acknowledged,” said Laurie who coaches the 35-strong junior contingent.

“For us in the community to be here, it is huge. To be here on our back doorstep, it makes sense. Once we get a base, it will be even greater.”

Opening day featured the taitamariki, competitors under 10 years old, with the youngest paddler aged five.

The Waitete crew from Karāpiro Waka, back row: Laurie Tauroa, Talia Tauroa (coaches); middle row: Aramoana Tauroa, Williamina Tauroa, Connor Stephenson, Ngapaea Tauroa-Broughton; front row: Rongonui Tauroa, Nuirangi Anscombe-Tauroa on day one at the Waka Ama Sprint Nationals on Lake Karāpiro. They finished third in their heat.

Photo: Mary Anne Gill

One of the first races of the afternoon gets underway on day one at the Waka Ama Sprint Nationals on Lake Karāpiro.

Photo: Mary Anne Gill

Waka Ama sprint nationals are back on Lake Karāpiro this week and wrap up on Saturday. Senior writer Mary Anne Gill spoke to competitors, coaches, spectators, stall holders and staff on day one and found anticipation, emotion and joy.

More than 450 taitamariki competed in 21 races battling an epic Lake Karāpiro tailwind.

“Although it is a national event, we rekindle relationships here,” said Laurie.

“This is a good starting point for family to come back if they have no connection,” said Ariane.

And even though the club only has two waka, they go into the pool to be used by the visitors.

“That’s what we do as a whānau, we share things,” said Laurie.

Nearly 2700 paddlers from 63 clubs from as north as Kaitaia and south to Christchurch along with 17 corporate teams and several international paddlers from Fiji are involved in the championships.

More than 10,000 spectators were expected throughout the seven days. The championships got $20,000 from the Waipā District Promotions Fund.

Waka Ama chief executive Lara Collins said numbers are down because of the Covid interruptions but she expects the

sport to bounce back.

“Waka Ama is a sport like no other, with its inclusive nature bringing together paddlers of all ages and backgrounds with their whānau,” she said.

The youngest paddler is five-year-old Ava Keane-Tulepu of Porirua and the oldest is Whanganui’s Arthur Wilson who is 81.

“It may be the only sport where grandparents, mums, dads and their kids can come together and compete at an event.

“That’s what makes it so special and unique - the racing is competitive, but the vibe is what draws the crowds and whānau,” said Lara.

Saturday is finals’ day with clubs competing for national honours in single, six and 12-paddler teams over distances of 250m, 500m, 1000m and 1500m. Spectators are also in for added excitement as teams competing in the six-paddler 1000m and 1500m classes must navigate their way through hairpin turns at the 250m mark.

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The inaugural Waka Ama Sprint Nationals were held in 1990 at Lake Karāpiro. There were 17 clubs and 43 teams taking part compared to the 63 clubs and 15

corporate teams participating this year. Sixty per cent of the 2700 paddlers participating are female.

The Waiporoporo Maidens from Horouta Waka Hoe Club (6) finish clear of Matiti Maidens from the Hoe Aroha Whanau o Mauao club (5) and Hinerēhia of Te Toki Voyaging Trust (12), Maia Rahui of Pokeka Waka Sports (9) and Hiwi from Ruamata Waka Ama Club (8) in the W6 Taitamāhine semi final.

Erina Watene, Tamoko Ormsby and Waimirirangi Ormsby at the National Science Challenges stand on day one at the Waka Ama Sprint Nationals on Lake Karapiro.

Corrections staff, from left Andrew Mahara and Kelly Poihipi (both Waikeria), Lyndsay Stanaway, Raewyn Hunn (Cambridge), Lesley Tito, Daniela McKeown, Tracy O’Neill, Panetuku Rae (all from Auckland unless stated) on day one at the Waka Ama Sprint

Miti Marvels from the Mitamitaga o le Pasefika Va’a-alo club in Tutukaka near Whangārei, from left Cameron Marshall, Izabella Holtz, Daniel Gotz (at rear), Busby Va’a, Willow Gotz, Kawei Aperahama from Mitamitaga o le Pasefika Va’aalo at the Waka Ama Sprint Nationals on Lake Karāpiro. They finished eighth in their semi-final.

Briefs…

Car yard coming

Waikato-based car dealer

John Ingham has dismissed rumours the development of its building on the former Bunnings site in Cambridge is not going ahead. Final touches are being made to the resource consent application following discussions with contractors acting on behalf of Waipā District Council. Ingham said instead of doing one dealership on the site, there was likely to be two. “It will be the end of this year before we put a spade in the ground though.”

Recession or not?

Former Reserve Bank Governor of the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina and columnist for The News Peter Nicholl gives his views on the coming year today –see page 6.

Nail salon pinged

The Employment Relations Authority has ordered Royal Nail Spa in Cambridge to pay a former employee $14,209.53 in wage arrears and $2500 in penalties along with $2500 to the Crown after the salon breached its statutory obligations and failed to act in good faith.

The authority found Royal Nail failed to retain a copy of a signed employment agreement, keep a wage and time record, did not pay the correct adult minimum wage or holiday pay on termination. The authority reserved costs.

Plus one…

The first tenant – national retailer Postie - has been confirmed in the Leamington Village development. It will be the 110 year old company’s debut in the Cambridge market – it already has a store in Te Awamutu. Postie (formerly known as Postie Plus) is expected to open mid next month.

Being driven to anger

By Mary Anne Gill

Driver behaviour at Waipā roundabouts has been called out by one of the country’s longest serving professional drivers.

Sheryl Moffat, who runs a driving school servicing Cambridge and Te Awamutu – and other Waikato towns – says many Waipā drivers drive aggressively.

She pinpointed two roundabouts in Cambridge which create problems while The News also witnessed similar behaviour at two Te Awamutu roundabouts.

And a recent social media debate was spurred by a poster who reported a driver entering the Victoria-Queen streets roundabout from Cambridge north in the left lane then went straight ahead.

“This roundabout is an accident waiting to happen,” says Moffat.

“But there’s nothing wrong with the road or the signage, it’s the drivers and I’m not sure they’re all locals.”

But it is locals who clog up the Victoria-Duke streets roundabout where it has become acceptable when busy to block the intersection.

The roundabouts in Te Awamutu suffer from the same problem. The Arawata-Sloane-Alexandra streets roundabout at peak time can crowd easily too.

In both towns, the presence of

pedestrian crossings entering the roundabouts cause hold ups.

Moffat says she tells her students to drive carefully through the roundabouts and to make sure they have a safe gap selection.

“You can’t trust others on roundabouts to be letting you know the truth about where you’re going.

“The one thing I do notice about local drivers is the lack of patience for learner drivers. They toot aggressively and sometimes get abusive when a learner takes even just a little longer working out their gap selections, they seem to forget that they were learners once.”

Moffat has been a professional driver for more than 30 years, firstly as a taxi driver and latterly a driving instructor.

“Driving is something that no matter how long or how often we have been doing it we are continuously learning.

“You never know it all and driving situations are always changing and it’s human nature to make mistakes.

“If you find yourself driving aggressively towards others on the road maybe you need to get off the road and chill out as the problem is now you,” she said.

When entering roundabouts, look around, use your indicators and be courteous.

If it is not a local, they may not have seen the arrows on the road,

particularly if it is busy, said Moffat.

Waipā Transportation manager Bryan Hudson said the council runs road safety and driver skill education programmes which include advice on roundabout use.

There is one coming up on January 29.

“Victoria Street, Cambridge has relatively high volumes of traffic in the peak hours. So, during those times some drivers may take risks and use smaller gaps in traffic to get through the roundabouts. It seems to be human nature and we see it everywhere,” he said.

“The dual lanes at Queen and Victoria do add to the complexity of the roundabout for less experienced drivers, who may find themselves in the wrong lane.

“This happens at all multi-lane roundabouts to a degree.

“Enforcement at roundabouts is particularly difficult as most mistakes occur at peak times when it is particularly difficult and disruptive to traffic for police to try and pull over and talk to drivers,” said Hudson.

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Henley eyed for retirement

By Mary Anne Gill

The owner of 33 retirement communities around New Zealand –including one in Leamington – is looking to expand in Cambridge.

Arvida Group Ltd, which is listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange, is proposing to redevelop the Henley Hotel site on Maungatautari Road.

In a letter to neighbours, development manager

Cliff Arms invited them to a public meeting next Wednesday (January 25) at the hotel.

A proposal to redevelop the site would be tabled there. It would be in addition to the Lauriston Park development in Leamington.

“Arvida is one of the largest operators of retirement village and aged care communities in New Zealand and we are proposing to redevelop these properties into a new retirement community for Cambridge,” he said.

“We welcome the opportunity to share our development plans and encourage you to share your

feedback and questions with us in the meeting.”

Arms told The News the company was looking forward to discussing the proposal.

“We need to ensure we’re following a correct process and we’ll let you know once we are in a position to provide more information,” he said.

The Henley owners Darryn Whitehead and Brent Webster said the hotel would continue its operations in their current form as an event, conference and wedding venue while working with Arvida on its proposal to enhance the property.

The boutique hotel is set on 11.82ha of freehold

parkland with a man-made lake, indoor pool and spa, croquet lawn, tennis court and a private gated driveway.

It has a Georgian manorstyled mansion, function room and the historic St Joseph’s Mamaku church which has become a popular wedding venue.

Arvida is used to protecting buildings on its site. When it developed at Lauriston Park, it retained and upgraded the historic Whare Ora homestead. The final stage of development includes construction of a state-of-the-art care centre for rest home, hospital-level and dementia care, due for completion this year.

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Roundabouts in Cambridge and Te Awamutu can be the scene of crowding and aggressive driver behaviour.

The Henley Hotel in Maungatautari Road. Photo supplied

By Mary Anne Gill

Seven new justices of the peace will be sworn in today at the Te Awamutu Courthouse.

Four of them are from Te Awamutu itself, one each from Te Aroha and Kihikihi and the other from Taharoa. But none are from Cambridge which is of some concern to the Waikato JP Association.

Among those getting sworn in are Waipā district councillor Marcus Gower of Kihikihi and long-time Taharoa resident Sue Willison.

The others from Te Awamutu are Graeme Austin, Katrina Hudson, James Broom and Duncan Gray.

Paul Sweetman from Te Aroha rounds out the list of those who will be sworn in by District Court judge Garry Collin starting at 10am. Gower said his interest in becoming a JP was piqued when he became involved in the Regulatory committee at the council.

He now chairs the committee, is deputy chair of the Liquor Licensing committee and a Resource Management Act commissioner.

“I really enjoy my roles in those and am really interested in the justice process. I want to help make sure everyone gets a fair hearing.”

Willison has had no experience in regulatory committees but is a seasoned contributor over 30 years to the west coast communities of Marokopa and Taharoa.

She recently stood down from the board of Te Kura o Tahāroa – years after her last child left school.

She was approached by long-time JP and farmer Allan Smith who wanted to stand down but would not do so until he found someone to take his place.

Mary Anderson, who lives in Marokopa,

is the only other JP covering the remote western coast.

“It didn’t seem fair to her, so I was happy to put my name forward,” said Willison who has already indicated she is happy to go onto JP registers in Te Kuiti and Waipā, including Cambridge.

Nominees must get the support of their member of Parliament and because she is on the Te Tai Hauāuru roll, she needed approval from Parliament speaker Adrian Rurawhe.

“This is a great honour,” she said.

Gower needed sign off from Taranaki-King Country MP Barbara Kuriger.

Cambridge has 33 JPs but could do with more as some are ageing and keen to ease their way out.

Waikato JP Association registrar Linda Fell said it was a shame no-one new had come forward in the town.

Jill Hobden has recently been appointed to the association’s membership portfolio with her eyes firmly set on Cambridge.

Te Awamutu has 16 JPs. Gower’s appointment has seen the numbers doubled in Kihikihi, but former district councillor Hazel Barnes has already indicated she is unlikely to continue. Pirongia has three.

Doggy dos and don’ts

By Mary Anne Gill

Overflowing dog and rubbish bins around the district has prompted Waipā compliance manager Karl Tutty to warn residents of their responsibilities.

Picking up doggy poos is up to their owners he said – and residents should not put household rubbish into town bins.

“Council is not obliged to provide dog bins and many councils don’t. However, Waipā has put in 46 dog waste bins across the district, funded by dog registration fees, to help dog owners meet their responsibilities,” he said.

“If the bin is full, we would implore dog owners to let us know, but also to take the waste home with them and dispose of it, rather than create a unsightly mess no-one wants to see.”

A dog bin in Swayne Road, Cambridge – installed late last year following public requests – has been more popular than anticipated.

“Now that we have a better handle on its use, we will be adjusting the frequency of how often it’s emptied. Some dog bins are emptied daily; others weekly or fortnightly depending on use.”

Rubbish bins in the central business districts are emptied daily but contractors noted on a recent weekend they saw lots of household rubbish.

The council has asked its contractors to go through dumped household rubbish bags to find identification. Dumping household rubbish in public bins is subject to a $400 fine.

Marcus Gower of Kihikihi and Sue Willison of Taharoa will become Justices of the Peace in Te Awamutu today. Photo: Mary Anne Gill

Recession? Not this year

By Peter Nicholl

Most recent economic predictions for New Zealand in 2023 are that the economy will go into recession with the main debate being about when, by how much and for how long. This became the predominant view when the Reserve Bank suddenly became much more hawkish late last year. It raised its policy interest rate more strongly than previously and forecast more large increases and a higher peak in their OCR, saying this would push the country into a recession in 2023.

Interestingly, this sudden change in tune came very shortly after Adrian Orr was appointed as governor for another term. This bleak outlook for 2023 scared many people, especially those with a large mortgage who faced an interest rate reset. But a lot of the economic news over the last month or two indicates to me that 2023 may not be as bad as the scenario forecast by the Reserve Bank and accepted by most other commentators.

The recent positive signs include:

• A significant drop in energy prices. For example, oil in July 2022 was around US$120 a barrel. It has been trending down since then and is currently around US$80 a barrel.

• The prices of shipping containers skyrocketed in 2019 and peaked at around US$10,400. The price has been falling steadily over the last year and is now around US$2,400, the level it was in early 2019. This will affect the price of most goods that are traded internationally.

• The return of overseas tourists to New Zealand has exceeded expectations since the border reopened.

• The US share market has risen by almost 10% since its trough in October, 2022, despite rising interest rates. This doesn’t happen when market participants are expecting a recession.

• US inflation in the year to December, 2022 was 6.5 per cent. While this is still well above the Fed’s inflation target of 2 per cent, it was the lowest annual inflation rate in the US for more than a year and was the fourth month in a row that their annual inflation rate had slowed a little.

Fed spokespeople have already made statements saying that their next rises in interest rates will now be lower than they had previously forecast and the peak level of their policy interest rates will be lower too.

This latest picture from the US Fed should be good news for most other countries, including New Zealand. Because of the critical role of the US$ in trade and international financial flows, most other countries’ central banks have little choice but to follow the track of US interest rates.

The annual inflation rate in New Zealand was 7.2 per cent in the year to September, 2022.

The next CPI figure will be released next Wednesday.

In their last Monetary Policy Statement the Reserve Bank forecast the CPI level for the year to December 2022 to keep rising to 7.5%. I think the December CPI number will be lower than that.

That should lead the Reserve Bank to lower their interest rate forecasts – and stop talking about a recession in 2023.

Piarere plan sits in court

By Roy Pilott

Waka Kotahi’s plans for the Piarere intersection of State Highways 1 and 29 remain in limbo four months after the Environment Court heard applications and opposition.

The roading agency believes a new roundabout about 1km from the present intersection is the best way to end the southern stretch of the Waikato Expressway when it is extended 16km from Karāpiro.

The roundabout plan was costed at $40 million a year ago, when Waka Kotahi reported most of the 18 submissions on the plan supported it. The expressway extension was costed at $635 million at the same time.

The News has sought information from the court on the hearing but told no more than a decision will be made in “due course”. It is understood, though, that within days of our request, the court returned to the parties to seek further information.

Waka Kotahi says a start date for construction will depend on the timing and outcome of the Court’s decision and land acquisition processes. It expects the project as it has planned will be funded as part of the New Zealand Upgrade Programme and will take two years to complete.

The court is also considering an alternative proposal from Cambridge resident John Hansen, who argues a roundabout is a shortsighted option – and the best solution is a flyover to enable traffic to turn right off the road from Tauranga and head north. He also thinks the traffic figures supporting the plan are out of date.

The Piarere intersection is the problem child of the road between Hamilton – and the inland port at Ruakura – and the port of Tauranga and it is not unusual to see northbound traffic

backed up for hundreds of metres, if not a couple of kilometres.

Hansen argues a roundabout will not remove traffic congestion in the way a flyover would.

Further, he suggests it will still be difficult for traffic from SH29 to turn right. He says that’s because of the relatively low number of vehicles turning onto SH29 from the south.

He calls it an “unequal equation”.

Hansen told the Environment Court his plan would provide the ability for a better link to future expressway work, there would be less interference to neighbouring farming activities

and there was a natural elevation for an expressway underpass.

The plan is one of two suggested on the Cambridge to Piarere stretch of SH1 which The News has looked at.

The other is for additional off and onramps at the southern interchange at Cambridge which supporters say would significantly reduce central business district congestion as commuter traffic heads from the Expressway to Leamington.

That proposal is also expected to get more airplay this year.

Going spare

Prince Harry’s memoir ‘The Spare’ has generated steady but not overwhelming interest from Waipā readers. Waipā District Council’s outreach librarian Dee Atkinson said the book was on order from the publishers and that by Monday 18 holds had been placed on it across the public libraries in Cambridge and Te Awamutu. Paper Plus Cambridge is taking orders for the book, which is also on sale at The Warehouse.

Busy parks staff

Waipā parks staff have hit 2023 running after 300mm more rain fell around the district in the last three months than usual. Once the rain stopped late last week, staff were out weeding and cleaning up.

Record E-Waste pick-up

Urban Miners collected 72 car loads of e-waste in two hours on Sunday in the first collection of the year. The organisation’s new truck – a 1995 Isuzu Elf – was donated by Waipā District Council last year and got put to good use with heaps of TVs, computers and microwaves. The first Te Awamutu e-waste collection will be held on 29 January at the Te Awamutu Sports Rugby Club.

Pedestrian counts up

Close to 95,000 people shopped in the Cambridge central business district last month – well up on the previous two Decembers. The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce said many visitors, including international tourists, stopped in town on their way to other destinations.

Learning the language

It so happened that the family sat down at the dining table for breakfast on Sunday morning. The conversation settled for a while on languages. How they have evolved, where they come from, and how unusual it is for a person to be able to communicate effectively in more than one. Our 19-year-old son who is, for some reason, teaching himself Japanese, proclaimed that, in his opinion, he has reached a level of competence in the English language which will see him through - no further learning required.

Obviously I was not going to let this go unchallenged. He does, in fact, speak very well and his vocabulary is probably more diverse than most, but he is not above the odd linguistic clanger. In fact I was pleased to be able to point out a couple of good ones in the minutes immediately following his

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Becoming weary of my rather pedantic approach to his speech, Mr 19 then put forward that it was all very ‘first world’ and other things are much more important. Doubtless they are, and if I could improve anybody’s situation by using the word ‘versus’ as a verb, or contracting spoken words such that “War-yoo-gun-bee-doon?” passes for “What are you going to be doing?” I would happily do so.

A while ago I was taken to task on social media by someone who took exception to my ‘disrespectful’ pronunciation of the word Matamata in a video I posted. Of course, not wishing to exacerbate the situation, rather than defend myself I immediately posted an apology. Not before someone else had observed that the person who made the

comment might like to pay attention to their own spelling and grammar - which was also a fair point.

We discussed this incident at the breakfast table and I proposed that we could all do with a little more tolerance when we find our language mis-pronounced or otherwise maltreated.

Nobody sets out to annoy the selfappointed custodians of syntax, grammar, and elocution on purpose, and if it happens it’s hardly a crime. How often does one hear the words ‘Grosvenor’ and ‘Warwick’ uttered less than perfectly?

Whilst it is undoubtedly important to make an effort to use any language correctly, mishaps will occur and we should give each other a break rather than ascending to the high ground and from there casting

aspersions.

It is very true that there are worse things in the world: Such as Iran beating, imprisoning, and ultimately killing one of its own citizens for not wearing a face covering correctly, then brutally suppressing the consequent social unrest, causing widespread death and injury in the process. Then there is what Putin is getting away with doing to Ukraine and, for that matter, anyone who dares to oppose him.

A very good friend of mine once devised his own version of a difficult word and I have since never been able to refer a certain condiment as anything other than “What’s this ‘ere sauce?”

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Hall of fame

In response to the letter (January 12) from Bernie Fynn raising concerns about a proposed Sports Hall of Fame, readers should be clear this project is not a council ‘fantasy’; indeed it is not a council project at all. The Sports Hall of Fame project has been proposed by an entirely independent group, working alongside the Home of Cycling Trust chaired by Graeme Maw. Council has not committed any funds to this project. All council has done is provide a loan guarantee, with appropriate conditions, should it be required. This puts the trust in a stronger position to fund-raise.

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On the skids

I was delighted to see that Cambridge can provide a venue for Pony club activities and now mower racing. I am eagerly awaiting news of a venue for young drivers to do skids and motor sports. The current councillors voiced their support for youth before they were elected, and now that they have taken back the moto-cross track, I am hoping they will consider that young drivers are just as worthy of recreation space for motor activity. We can’t count private land used by a club, as that is not equitable. Think of the numbers of youth that would enjoy this.

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High school on the up

By Mary Anne Gill

Cambridge High School is in expansion mode with six extra classrooms being delivered over the summer holidays.

Simon Hatherill, the Ministry of Education’s acting head of Property, said the classrooms have been “repurposed” from other schools.

“They are expected to be ready in time for the start of the school year,” he said.

The school’s roll on July 1 last year was 1682 students made up of 748 females – 113 Māori - and 606 males – 110 Māori.

It has seen a steady increase since 2018 when there were 1538 students at the school.

However, the school’s website says the roll now stands at 1800.

In his end-of-year wrap up to the school community, principal Greg Thornton said 2022 was “challenging.”

“In many ways it will be

easy for us to move on from the health risks of Covid, but the social impact looks likely to take longer to bounce back from.

“It will take a combined effort to fix some of the emerging challenges such as motivation and attendance levels.

“From what I have experienced over the past few years, we are certainly capable of bouncing back as a community, but we need to make sure that we start with looking after ourselves,” he said.

“We have great plans in place for learning in 2023 and look forward to being able to start the year with more of our normal events, events which help reinforce the positive culture at Cambridge High School.”

Meanwhile The News reported last year that the current growth in the Year 1-6 population in Cambridge is among the highest in the

country.

The need for a new primary school was identified in the 2019 Budget and funding was allocated for planning and design of a new school on Cambridge Road.

The school, which has the working title Cambridge West Primary School, was expected to open next year but the tight construction market and supplier resourcing challenges has delayed it a year.

The ministry says there is sufficient capacity across the Cambridge school network

but would continue to monitor rolls closely and provide shortterm roll growth classrooms as required.

When it opened on July 2, 1883, Cambridge High School had 23 students.

The school closed between 1887 and 1902. When it reopened there was a period of steady growth at its Clare Street facility (now the Cambridge Middle School) and then its new premises in Swayne Road, where it moved in 1960 and opened two years later.

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The many faces of Ian Dunn

By Viv Posselt

One Ian Dunn story captures the larrikin verger to perfection.

It tells of a wedding where he began by ushering guests to their seats, then scaled the belfry to ring the bells before welcoming the bride

with the Wedding March on the church organ. After the service he did it all again, only this time in reverse and to a different piece of music. It’s quite likely he also did church flowers on that day. That story speaks volumes about the many facets of Ian Dunn. July will mark the 36

years he has spent as verger at St Andrew’s; he also plays a major part in accessing and arranging the church flowers and fills in as organist when required. He only recently gave up bellringing because health issues have prevented him from climbing the belfry.

Another story speaks to the occasion where he almost tripped out from the overwhelming scent of lilies packed into his van for an out-of-town wedding. “They were buds when I packed them, but I nearly passed out when I opened the van in the morning!”

He did weddings in different towns on two consecutive days, trundling around in his flower-laden van to accommodate the needs of both.

Soon 78 and happy in his top-floor flat in the Moxon Centre, Ian’s balcony affords him a great view of much of his life.

“To the left is Penmarric, where I was born, to the right, Sanatorium Hill in Fencourt where I was brought up,” he smiled. “I can see the tops of the trees in the house I lived in for 45 years … that was where I installed a commercial kitchen for my jams.”

Those famous jams were launched in the early 1990s and marketed as Granny Dunn’s Jams. They had a part to play in Ian starting in 1996 the now bi-annual St Andrew’s Craft Fair, an event that has contributed richly to St Andrew’s and the wider community for over 26 years.

At its peak, he was selling

over 17,000 jars annually around the country, and with that success came suggestions that he launch a fair of sorts in Cambridge. Ian, always up for a challenge, obliged.

In July 1987, decades after he left Goodwood School and long after he laid to rest numerous different jobs in Cambridge and Hamilton, Ian settled at St Andrew’s, employed initially as caretaker and verger. A shoulder injury resulted in him dropping the caretaker gig and inadvertently led to him making jam to supplement his income as verger.

St Andrew’s also positioned him well to

advance his music skills.

He learned the piano from age seven, later adding the guitar, banjo and a limp attempt at the bagpipes. “I couldn’t get enough wind in the old bag,” he roared with laughter. Once at St Andrew’s, he taught himself the organ.

A Covid infection flattened Ian just before Christmas, meaning this was the first time he wasn’t able to fulfil his normal Christmas duties at the church. He’s back on deck now and finalising arrangements for his next Craft Fair on Auckland anniversary Monday, this one with 125 stalls. He started the Fair with 30 and

reached a record 137 stalls last October.

Ian has made a fan of St Andrew’s vicars through the years. The newest, Rev Jennie Savage, said she attended her first Craft Fair last October and was ‘amazed’.

“Ian’s capacity for organising these fairs is incredible, but what is so lovely is the joy he has in doing so. I see that same joy in his roles in the church, primarily as verger but also as the sacristan, occasional organist and many other tasks he accomplishes. He has a great knowledge of St Andrew’s history, is very much our ‘go-to’ man and I love working with him.”

Ian Dunn at October’s Craft Fair – the next one is on January 30.

Photo: Mary Anne Gill

Ian Dunn is nearing his 36th anniversary as St Andrews verger.

Photo: Mary Anne Gill

Golf drives for charity

Waipā golf clubs will continue a long tradition of supporting the Waikato Westpac rescue helicopter service next week.

A full field of 34 fourplayer teams will contest the Waikato District Veteran Golf Association’s 2023 fourday Festival of Golf starting Monday at Cambridge.

Day two will be played at Morrinsville, day three at the Pirongia course and the final day and prize giving will be held at the Te Awamutu Golf Club.

There will be a rest day on the Wednesday.

Waikato’s Festival of Golf is the longest continual sponsor of the emergency rescue helicopter operation and over 26 years has raised in excess of $150,000.

Cambridge players have supported the event significantly and this year will field five teams.

Teams from 15 Waikato golf clubs will contest the January 23-27 event.

This year will see a new line-up of host clubs with Te Awamutu and Morrinsville replacing Waikare (Te Kauwhata) and Ngaruawahia.

In addition to hosting a round of the tournament, Cambridge veteran players, as do other clubs, make donations to the ‘helicopter

money box’ on their regular weekly competition days. Through this initiative the Cambridge club regularly adds more than $1500 to the combined total which this year is expected to top $8000.

Members are looking

forward to making an even bigger Cambridge donation through the proceeds of a raffle offering generous vouchers and coaching from Cambridge Golf Club general manager and professional Rory Moor.

Croquet winners

Leamington’s Ngaire Lucas, left, and Te Awamutu’s Christopher Johnpillai were named the winners at Leamington Croquet Club’s Mixed Club Day held on January 9. The event was Leamington’s first tournament of the year and drew players from Claudelands, Hamilton East, Te Awamutu and Putaruru. Monthly Mixed Club days are casual gatherings intended to pass on skills to newcomers and give players the confidence to enter tournaments. This season marks the Leamington Croquet Club’s 90th anniversary. In November 1932, the then Waikato Independent hailed the one-time pasture and swamp area at Leamington Domain as now providing “splendid facilities for tennis, bowling, croquet, cricket, hockey and football” for the people of Leamington and Cambridge. By October 1933, facilities were enhanced with the building of a clubhouse.

It’s easy to let things slide over the summer holidays. Routines become a lot more relaxed and the new school year seems a long way off.

Yet the start of term can arrive all too quickly. Suddenly there’s a lot to do and you find yourself in a last-minute rush to get everything done. As the big day draws closer, children are filled with excitement and first-day jitters while parents may be left wondering if they’re prepared enough. A little organisation and forethought will help eliminate these thoughts.

To prepare yourself for a fresh start, make a check-list and work through it systemically. Involve the kids so it becomes a shared undertaking. Family routines tend to become lax during the holiday period. The start of school means getting back to regular patterns of sleep, meals and daily rituals. Establishing a school routine can be a challenge for everyone so don’t leave things to the last minute.

As not all learning takes place in the school environment, there may be activities and external education to organise. Extra curricular activities help shape your children and encourage well-roundedness. Register early for sports, music, dance, drama or art classes to ensure a place.

Be positive

While some kids can’t wait to get back to school, others face the prospect with trepidation. Put a positive spin on starting, or returning to school. Talk with your children about the fun things they’ll learn, the old friends they’ll see and the new ones they’ll make. Reassure them that if they’re starting a new class or a new school, other kids may share the same feelings and anxieties. Parents, naturally, desire the best for their children and want the school experience to be a positive one. Give your kids lots of love and support. Double-check your children’s registration, especially if they are attending a new school. Secure medical and emergency forms and make sure records are up to date.

Set goals for the year ahead by putting into place some New School Year’s Resolutions.

Beginning a new school year can be a big change. Start it like you mean to go on.

Stationery and uniforms

Have you got school stationery lists?

Uniforms? Schools often have dress codes. Find out what they are. Get an information pack and read through it carefully. Check with staff if you have any doubts or uncertainties. Shop early for supplies. Involve your children with back-to-school shopping and make them aware of the family budget. The start of the school year can put a financial burden on families.

School lunches

Nutrition is important. Plan healthy snacks, lunches and drinks. Consult with your kids and make healthy meal decisions together. Be ready with backpacks and lunch boxes.

Private tutoring

Hiring a private tutor is one great way to give your child the individualised attention they may require to get back up to speed academically.

Working one-on-one means tutors can get to know your child’s strengths and interests quickly and tailor learning to their individual style, targeting the specific areas they need help with. This can give their self-esteem and confidence a major boost and make learning more enjoyable.

Tutors can also help students who are ahead of the curve, providing extra work to keep them stimulated and motivated. When choosing a tutor, consider how long they have been in business, what qualifications and experience they have, and whether or not their programmes are applicable to the New Zealand curriculum. The tutor should be an effective communicator who instils confidence in

your child and works in partnership with their school to achieve the best outcomes.

Extracurricular activities

Getting involved in extracurricular activities is another great way for children of all ages to develop skills that will help boost their confidence and academic success. Participating in activities they are passionate about can increase children’s brain function and help them concentrate and manage time better, resulting in higher grades, more positive attitudes towards school and higher academic aspirations. Taking part in activities outside the classroom will also help prepare older students for work, says New Zealand government website careers.govt.nz.

“Alongside knowledge and education, employers are looking for team members who bring employability skills like time management, the ability to commit to a long-term project, self-management and teamwork.

“By their very nature, extracurricular activities – a role in the school play, joining a sports team, taking up an instrument –encourage these employability skills and demonstrate them to potential employers.” Here in the Waipa we are spoilt for choice with the number of extracurricular activities on offer, so there are plenty of options to help get your child off to a flying start in 2021.

They’re almost here . . . ‘Argh!’ I cry. I close the door to the mess and sigh Mum sees me covered in egg and cake. ‘OH JOE!’ she growls. ‘For goodness’ sake!’

Elevenses

...WITH LISA LORRELL

A Musically Delicious Event!

International Award Winning Artist Lisa Lorrell performs classic songs from Opera, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Pop and Country. Followed by “Elevenses”- a specialty morning tea served on ne china ware.

Bookings essential Information/bookings: Anne: 09 232 6588 Or visit www.lisalorrell.net

Ooey Gooey Surprise

In Ooey Gooey Surprise Joe decides to make his pop a surprise cake for his birthday party. What could possibly go wrong?

The Ooey Gooey series embraces mess and minor catastrophe in a positive way: showing a child who is proactive, independent, and capable, albeit with some ooey-gooey consequences. With fun-filled undulating rhyme and rhythm, author Karen Mowbray easily hooks her readers into the story, turning mistakes into adventures, all complimented by Lisa Allen’s contemporary pastel colour palette and joyful Kiwiana illustrations. This heart-warming story is great for all kids who love helping in the kitchen and cooking up a storm!

Joe could easily be any Kiwi kid in any everyday setting where things just don’t go to plan – which makes it super relatable for children. Joe deals with all his tricky ooey-gooey situations with a smile, a positive attitude and resilience. Much like Ooey Gooey Gone, Ooey Gooey Surprise has lots of great discussion points for kids such as: If they were in a difficult situation what would they do?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

KAREN MOWBRAY is a teacher and author of children’s books. She is passionate about providing children with the best possible start to school and helping children to develop their emergent literacy skills and a love for learning. She has a particular love of writing in rhyme and much of her writing is based on the adventures of her own children or those she has taught over her twenty plus years of primary school teaching.

Joe, the star of Karen Mowbray and Lisa Allen’s Ooey Gooey Gone, is back to delight young readers with another brilliant ooey-gooey adventure.

by Karen Mowbray and Lisa Allen

New Listing

Open Home

Boundary lines are indicative only

Katikati

115 Matahui Road

Small Footprint, Big Opportunity

The north-facing 43sqm (approx.) one-bedroom home on 3370sqm (approx.) is comprised of 3 thoughtfully designed containers with everything you need to live a comfortable lifestyle. There is an extra container that plays host to a workshop but could be converted to an extra room. These areas are joined by a Kwila deck, perfect for entertaining, with outstanding rural and coastal views.

eves.co.nz/ektc13172

New Listing

Whakamarama

439 Wainui South Road

Lifestyle With a Bit of Everything!

On top of the world, with views of Mount Maunganui, Matakana, out to Mayor Island, all overlooking the Ponga grove. Raise country kids on this lush 1.44 ha(approx.) block rich with nature and privacy. Recently renovated large family home. Bore water, solar and Marshall hot water heating. Six grazing paddocks for the animals and big shedding. Motivated vendors ready to move!

eves.co.nz/ektc14690

1 1 1

Price by Negotiation

View 12.30-1pm Sat 21 Jan & Sat 28 Jan or by appointment

Durrelle Green 027 949 3725

durrelle.green@eves.co.nz

Katikati

151 Wright Road

Its All About The Life & Style

This 1.3 ha (approx.) estate is not just about the 65 tree (approx.) avocado orchard, it is the lifestyle this property presents. The home encases a master suite, two more double bedrooms, large separate laundry, wood burner with wetback and bespoke kitchen, as well as a separate studio. Outside the home you will find a wraparound deck, entertainment area, and spa pool. The established avocado orchard provides a passive income, annually pruned with irrigation in place.

eves.co.nz/ektc13730

3 2 1 2

Asking Price $1,650,000 Plus GST (if any)

View 12-12.30pm Sun 22 Jan & 1-1.30pm Sun 29 Jan or by appointment

Durrelle Green 027 949 3725 durrelle.green@eves.co.nz

5 2 2

Asking Price $1,599,000

View 2.30-3pm Sat 21 Jan & Sat 28 Jan or by appointment

Durrelle Green 027 949 3725

durrelle.green@eves.co.nz

Coromandel

650 SH25, Matarangi

86Ha Rural Hort/Ag Land

86 Ha (approx.) superior rural landholding perfect for growing grass, kiwifruit, or avocados, the options are endless! If you want to build, this land offers quality soil types and spectacular rural views. The easy to rolling contour has well laid out infrastructure, flanked by beautiful mature rejuvenating bush and pine forest. Support buildings include a woolshed, implement shed and two sets of cattle yards. The property is fed from a freshwater spring.

eves.co.nz/ektc13830

Asking Price $3,200,000 Plus GST (if any)

View by appointment

Durrelle Green 027 949 3725

durrelle.green@eves.co.nz

Street PBN 11.45-12.15pm

Hydro Road $1,835,000 11.45-12.15pm

Street $635,000 12.00-12.30pm

King Street Deadline Sale 12.15-12.45pm 222A Shakespeare Street $595,000 12.15-12.45pm 62B Bowen Street PBN 12.30-1.00pm 3/205 Oliver Road $1,345,000 12.45-1.15pm 42 Burns Street Deadline Sale 1.00-1.30pm 18 Cotter Place PBN 1.00-1.30pm 6B Mansfield Street $629,000 1.00-1.30pm 209 King Street $649,000 1.00-1.30pm 328 Brunskill Road $1,139,000 1.30-2.00pm

Spencer Street Deadline Sale 1.45-2.15pm

Hall Street PBN 1.45-2.15pm

Upper Kingsley Street $979,000 1.45-2.15pm

Kingsley Street Auction 2.00-2.30pm

Campbell Street $689,000 2.30-3.00pm

Alpha Street $1,050,000 2.30-3.00pm

Clare Street $899,000 2.30-3.00pm

HARCOURTS

BAGNALL, Malcolm Gwyn

Talbot – Passed away at Te Awa Lifecare, Cambridge on Tuesday, 10th January 2023. Aged 86 years. Loved husband of the late Diane. ‘Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Te Awa Lifecare Village for their care of Malcolm over the years.’ At Malcolm's request a private cremation has taken place. A memorial service for Malcolm and his late wife Diane will be held at St Andrews Anglican Church, Hamilton Road, Cambridge on Thursday, 26th of January 2023 at 2:00pm. All communications to the Bagnall Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.

WILLIAMS, Peter George. Reg No:828016, Sgt, Royal NZ Infantry – Passed away peacefully at the Moxon Centre, Cambridge on Friday, 13th January 2023. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Nola. Loved father of the late Robyn and the late Lloyd. Special Pop to Tony, Jason (Czech Republic), and Gerard (Ged), Jessica and Jeffrey (Australia). Great Pop to Phenox, Mia, Teddy, Frankie and Fred, Dallas and Sonny. ‘Special thanks to the caring staff of the Moxon Centre for the wonderful care shown to Peter over the past five years.’ In accordance with Peter’s wishes a private cremation has been held. All communications to the Williams Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.

HOUSEHOLD clear out, bedroom suites, beds, appliances, utensils, dining table etc. Saturday 21 January. 32a Campbell St, 8.00am no earlier.

SHAREE, 10 year old Bishon Maltese dog needs a good home to stay when we go on holiday. Food, bed and toys supplied. Light walks, happy to pay small remuneration. Ph 021 023 18434 if you can help.

Advertising Deadlines (Run of Paper): Advertising booking deadline for is one week prior to publication day. Copy deadline for admake up is 5pm Friday prior to publication day. Advertiser is responsible to advise us of any copy changes before 5pm Monday prior to publication day. Advertising supplied in completed form, deadline is Tuesday midday prior to publication day. Public holiday weeks, deadlines move forward on working day. Cancellation deadline week prior to publication. If cancellations are received after the booking deadline then full charge applies. Advertising setting is free for use in Good Local Media Ltd publications only. If used elsewhere charges will apply, pricing available on request. Advertising space only is purchased, and all copy made up by Good Local Media Ltd remains the property of Good Local Media Ltd. If supplied ready to print, copy is owned by the advertiser. Publication day is Thursday for urban deliveries and Friday morning for rural deliveries.

Specifications: For supplied adverts: PDF/X – 4 spec, fonts pathed or embedded, text 100% black. Photos & logos – high resolution jpg (300dpi). All files to be large. Colours to be CMYK not RGB. Photos should be colour corrected with a total ink level of approximately 220%.

Rate card: Rates are based over a 12-month period starting from the date the first ad publishes. Rate bracket e.g. 6 insertions, 12 insertions etc. chosen allows ad sizes to vary within the rate bracket. If the number of insertions chosen is not met then a bulk charge will be applied at the end/cancellation of your schedule based on correct rate reflective of the number of ads published e.g. if you have chosen the 12 insertion rate and only publish 6 insertions, the bulk charge will be the difference in price between the 6 insertion rate and 12 insertion rate multiplied by the number of ads published. You pay the rate reflective of the number of ads you actually publish.

Invoicing and Payments: For advertisers on a regular schedule invoices will be sent at the end of the month and payment is due by the 20th of the following month, otherwise payment is required by end of day Tuesday in advance of publishing. Accounts in arrears +60 days may be subject to a $95 + GST late payment fee per month. Advertiser is responsible for all debt collection fees. Cancellation deadline is one week prior to publication. By confirming and placing advertising in Good Local Media Ltd publications you are agreeing to our terms and conditions of trade.

Limitation of Liability: Good Local Media Limited (including its employees, contractors, officers, or agents) shall not be liable for a failure or breach arising from anything beyond their reasonable control e.g. an act of God, fire, earthquake, strike, explosion, or

PLAN CHANGE 19 TO THE WAIPĀ DISTRICT PLAN

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO CLAUSES 10 AND 20 OF THE FIRST SCHEDULE OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT 1991

The Waip-aā District Council gives public notice that it has resolved that the following Plan Change to the Waip-aā District Plan shall become operative on 27 January 2023.

Plan Change 19: Carter’s Flat Commercial Zone - amends the District Plan to uplift the Deferred Commercial Zone and replace with the Commercial Zone.

Copies of the decision report on Plan Change 19 to the Waip-a District Plan will be available for viewing in normal opening hours at the following places:

Council offices:

• 101 Bank Street, Te Awamutu

• 23 Wilson Street, Cambridge Council public libraries:

• 106 Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu (entry via Selwyn Lane)

• 23 Wilson Street, Cambridge

The plan change documents and the Waip-a District Plan can be viewed at any time on the Council website, www.waipadc.govt.nz/ planchanges.

Any person wishing to obtain further information about this plan change, may write to Waip-a District Council, Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu 3840, or send an email to info@waipadc.govt.nz.

Garry Dyet CHIEF

EXECUTIVE

For and on behalf of the Waip-a District Council

ADVERTISING TERMS OF TRADE

Sunday service at 10am will be lead by Re v. Alistair McBride.

Corner of Queen and Bryce Street

Sunday Service at 10am will be led by Rev. Doris Elphick

“Are you listening?”

Start Dates 2023

Friday January 27

9.00 – 11.30

All students with a timetable clash or who wish to make a subject change come to the School Hall.

1.20 – 3.00

Enrolment time for in-zone students who have not yet enrolled at the school, please phone from 24 January for an appointment (827 5415 ext 0).

Tuesday January 31

1.30 – 3.00

Enrolment time for in-zone students who have not yet enrolled at the school, please phone from 24 January for an appointment (827 5415 ext 0).

Wednesday February 1

9.00 – 12.00

Course con rmation Year 12 & 13.

8.45 – 9.20

Year 13 Committee and Camp meeting. When course con rmation is completed, students are free to go home. This may not take long.

Thursday February 2

8.40 – 3.15

All Year 9 students and Peer Support Leaders.

8.50 – 10.00

Powhiri for Year 9 students and Peer Support Leaders; meet at the front of the school. 10.00

Form class activities and class photos.

Friday February 3 – Whole school attends –Timetables will be provided.

Tuesday February 7 and Wednesday February 8 –Normal school days.

Thursday February 9 – House Activity morning only.

8.40 – 12.30

House Activities morning.

SITUATIONS VACANT

PART TIME –RECEPTION / ADMIN OPPORTUNITY

We’re opening a brand new clinic on Mahoe Street in March 2023 and we’re looking for two outstanding part time receptionists / administrators to run our front desk operations.

Each role is around 25 hours a week, across the ve weekdays.

Start date – mid February 2023.

To apply for the position or for more information on this opportunity, email Liv Johnson (liv@alignhealth.co.nz).

Applications close 31 January 2023. www.alignhealth.co.nz

and PIANIST WANTED

Learning Support Vacancy

Karāpiro School is a small rural primary school located 10 minutes south of Cambridge.

We are seeking a teacher aide who is compassionate, patient and energetic to support students with special education needs.

Our successful applicant will:

- Have a genuine interest and desire to work with students with special education needs and their families

CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Relief Teachers Required

Cambridge High School is looking for relief teachers to join our pool of day-to-day relievers. We would welcome applications from suitably experienced and registered teachers. To express interest, contact dm@camhigh.school.nz in the first instance.

- Be able to work as an effective member of the K arāpiro staff team

- Demonstrate initiative and a positive attitude

- Be willing to participate in professional learning and development

The position is for 15 hours (negotiable) Monday to Friday during the school term. For further employment details and to apply for the position please contact Tina-Maree at office@karapiro.school.nz

You can read more about our school on our website www.karapiro.school.nz

Te Awa Lifecare is one of New Zealand’s leading privately owned residential villages. Located in the beautiful town of Cambridge in Waikato, NZ, in a spacious rural setting, Te Awa Lifecare is an outstanding purpose-built facility offering a full range of independent and assisted living care options including a rest home, hospital and dementia care suite. We pride ourselves on being a community within a community, offering not only quality care but also companionship, security and new experiences. Our kitchen and café contribute significantly to the experience, culture and community of Te Awa.

BARISTA WANTED

Our café team are looking for a barista to join us. Our popular café & commercial kitchen host private functions and events for our village residents and the town of Cambridge. Our staff are chosen for their skill and caring approach and we aim to create strong connections and trust with them. We will choose the right barista for their attitude and fit in the team.

Why you should work with us at Te Awa Lifecare – You will work with a young and vibrant team  Our existing barista is famous for his coffee art, and he needs help!  Flexible roster, our committed team rotate weekends off. You will:

Be able to make great coffee under pressure

Have a passion for great customer service

Have the ability to work as part of a team

Excellent communication skills

Common sense  Be willing to flick into other roles within the café to help the team (training will be given)  A positive and professional attitude

If this sounds like you and you are motivated to be part of our unique and energising culture, please send a cover letter explaining why you are interested along with your CV to employment@teawalifecare.nz. Come and be part of the community, get to know our wonderful residents, support them to embrace life. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply now!

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Applications to employment@teawalifecare.nz

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 27 JANUARY 2023.

Te Awa Lifecare is one of New Zealand’s leading privately owned residential villages. Located in the beautiful town of Cambridge in Waikato, NZ, in a spacious rural setting, Te Awa Lifecare is an outstanding purpose-built facility offering a full range of independent and assisted living care options including a rest home, hospital and dementia care suite. We pride ourselves on being a community within a community, offering not only quality care but also companionship, security and new experiences. Our housekeeping team contributes significantly to the experience, the culture and the community of Te Awa.

HOUSEKEEPER

It is time to add a housekeeper to our existing team. Our staff are chosen for their skill and caring approach and we aim to create strong connections and trust with them. We will choose the right housekeeper for their attitude and fit in the team. Our team is proud of the environment they work in and the part they play in making it look at its best for our residents and guests.

Why you should work with us at Te Awa Lifecare –

You will work in a team that is supportive of each other and proud of the reputation they have developed

Your physical working environment and the resources you have access to are first class

You will feel a sense of belonging to the wider community of residents and staff

Your working hours will be sociable, and family orientated. You will have:

an enjoyment of housework and helping people keep their homes in tip top condition

a passion for great customer service and respect for people personal space

the ability and flexibility to work as part of a team

excellent communication skills

common sense and a solutions focussed approach

a positive and professional attitude

If this sounds like you and you are motivated to be part of our unique and energising culture, please send a cover letter explaining why you are interested, along with your CV, to employment@teawalifecare.nz. Come and be part of the community, get to know our wonderful residents, support them to embrace life. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply now!

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Applications to employment@teawalifecare.nz

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 27 JANUARY 2023.

Rosetown

CAMBRIDGE VILLAGE LAUNCH

MAKE THE MOVE TO RYMAN’S BRAND NEW VILLAGE IN 2023!

Join us to learn about Ryman Healthcare’s brand new retirement village, under construction in Cambridge. Cheyne Chalmers, NZ Chief Executive and Bernadette Forsdyke, NZ General Manager Sales will officially launch our new village with an informative presentation showcasing all the village will offer.

There will also be the opportunity to view architectural plans for our stunning townhouses and gain access to our special early bird pricing.

Learn more about independent living in townhouses. Find out about assisted living in a serviced apartment, and our care options, which will include resthome, hospital and specialist dementia care. Hear from Ryman residents as they share their experience of living in our vibrant village communities.

This will be a Covid safe event and RSVP is essential. Either scan the QR code or phone David on 0800 600 446.

rymanhealthcare.co.nz/village-launch