Cambridge News | May 18, 2023

Trio’s glad tidings

By Jeremy Smith

Money doesn’t grow on trees, but it does – apparently - wash up on beaches.

And three months after it did so, Cambridge siblings Ava, 10, William, 8, and Asher, 5, McCorkindale received some exciting news from community liaison officer and The News columnist, senior constable Deb Hann last Friday.

Because it remained unclaimed in that time frame, the siblings - all Cambridge Primary School students - were told they can keep $170 they found floating in the surf as they swam at Bowentown Beach while on a family holiday with mum, Renata, and dad, Ben, in February.

“We were all pretty shocked to suddenly see loose notes just floating in the water near us,” Renata told The News on Monday, describing the moment they all spotted the cash.

“It doesn’t happen every day, that’s for sure. Ben and I are being intentional about teaching our children the importance of honesty, so we made sure we handed it into police on the way home.

“We told the kids, ‘…if we don’t get to keep the money, that’s okay, it’s not ours.’”

It is now though - and all three were delighted with the news they can keep it.

William said he had almost forgotten about finding about it, so hearing they could keep it now was “pretty exciting.”

Ava, whose route to school takes her past the Cambridge police station, had wondered if anyone had claimed the money.

So, what to do with the unexpected windfall then?

“Buy a Nintendo Switch,” Ava said.

William and Asher agree.

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Asher, front, Ava, left, and William, McCorkindale celebrate getting to keep their surprise windfall on Monday.

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Shining a light

It was good to read your article regarding the lights in Cambridge Park so we could finally find out what is happening in our lovely development.

All in all it is a bit of a sad story. I have been speaking to some neighbours who are also quite saddened. When the development was started, apparently a considerable amount of money was spent on the light fittings to create a special atmosphere. I can see the challenges of the council to procure the proper fittings and how costly it is. The approach that they have taken now by randomly putting new fittings on in a rather inconsequent way seems very radical. More tragic is it that some perfectly good lights were removed in Pengover Avenue and on the Oval.

I have noticed that the old-fashioned armatures on the “high” bridge at Victoria street have had LED lights fitted to them. Why was that not possible in our Cambridge Park?

Luckily the council is a bit more pro-active in relation to the “dog issue” we had thanks to some small minded neighbours and are consulting the rate payers to resolve the issue.

Frank Broekmans

Cambridge

On the money

I agree with everything Peter Nicholl wrote in his article Judging our Tax System (The News, May 11, 2023), most of all what he said about taxing food. Few countries do, not Australia, not the United Kingdom. It is wrong to tax food, we need to eat to live.

Jenny Newman

Cambridge

Coronation comment

I always enjoy Professor Tom Roa’s writings but sometimes think he fails to completely explain things or omits details.

His latest history article on Kingītanga and the recent coronation in London is well worth reading, but I have two reservations.

Firstly, I think Phil Goff’s slur has been exaggerated. He was surely referring to past coronations in England.

It is very true that the British royal family do have a special bond with Tainui, but it is simply not true that Kingii Tuheitia is “the” Māori king.

His subjects are largely the members of the Waikato/Maniapoto Iwi whose combined population is less than 25 per cent of all Māori.

Nga Puhi, Arawa and Ngai Tahu are but three Iwi who do not support the Kingītanga movement.

The oft forgotten 1860 conference held at Kohimarama clearly defined that support was not widespread.

Murray Reid

Cambridge

Trial and error?

It does seem that past and present Waipā council considers Lower Dick St, Cambridge, to be an ongoing trial. Cars are permitted to park overnight (and almost every night) in marked parks. Due to these cars being parked overnight, recyclable bins are blocked and not always emptied. I assume when permits to build in Dick St were issued, certain off-street parking was required before compliance was issued. Are those commercial premises that have opened in the last few years, abiding by business off-

street parking rules? Does council consider that this street is safe to drive down? Any other town council would consider it too narrow for two lane traffic as well as parallel parking. Either it should be illegal to park in Lower Dick St, or this street should be made one-way. It is now 13 weeks since the Gabrielle storm dropped branches (from council trees) on our berm. A pile, picked up by residents, is still there and an eyesore and will prevent the leaf collection machines from doing their job. Many approaches have been made to Council in regard to this rubbish but with nil response. And so our trial continues.

I.S. Thomas Cambridge

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I’ll start this week with more good news. We had some great reporting by a member of the public around a suspicious vehicle parked up in Norfolk Downs last week.

The occupants were seen changing over registration plates on the vehicle. Quick attendance by police saw us catch the car and its occupants. The vehicle had two different plates - one of which was stolen.

The driver was found to be facing charges for other offences and breaching an associated bail condition not to drive. There was also an alert for a separate previous breach of bail condition issue.

In addition, the driver was on a learner’s licence, which had a reinstate status, meaning it was not current.

If a person has been disqualified from driving by the courts (for example after a drink driving conviction), they cannot just

automatically start driving the day that disqualification period ends.

The licence goes into “reinstate” status and the person is required to physically reapply for a driver’s licence. If they are found driving with their licence still in “reinstate”, they will be forbidden from driving until that process has been completed.

In this case, it wasn’t only the driver who wasn’t current, the car itself was in an unsafe condition and a non-operation order (pink sticker) was issued. Great work by our eagle-eyed informant.

I sometimes see misinformation on social media around accessing Cambridge police station so it’s a good opportunity to clarify this again. Our police station front counter is open Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm. Should the door be locked for any unforeseen

reason, or if you arrive out of these hours, there are a nevertheless few good options available.

There is an intercom to the left of the door which will link you directly into the Police Communications Centre. Importantly, if Police attendance is required and offending has freshly occurred, please call 111 from your phone (or police communications from the intercom can arrange this). You may also call 105 to report something historic (that is something that has happened at least several hours prior), or go online to 105. police.govt.nz .

Using the online reporting also enables you to update a previous report and upload any supporting photos or documents. Keep up the reporting Cambridge, it is really helpful.

Road plan

Waka Kotahi wants feedback by June 9 on a plan to replace the Raynes Rd-State Highway 3 black spot with a single lane roundabout. The T-intersection was the site of 30 crashes between 2011 and 2021, resulting in one death, five people being seriously injured and 12 suffering minor injuries.

Gabrielle costs

The cost of cleaning up after Cyclone Gabrielle - $156,000 - put the Waipā District Council over its annual storm damage budget by $140,000. The council responded to 295 customer requests and removed 42 cyclone damaged trees. In Cambridge, 12 trees blocked tracks around Lake Te Koo Utu and were removed.

Let us help

Waipā District Council has offered to assist Waikato Regional Council with its passenger transport services’ communications and marketing. This follows residents’ complaints they were unaware of new regional bus services travelling through Cambridge and Te Awamutu.

Trash talk

Contractors have removed large amounts of rubbish from Ngā Roto, Bulmer’s Landing and Keeley Reserve. Included was household rubbish, whiteware and green waste. At the same time, there has been a reduction in vandalism and graffiti across the rural reserves this year.

Reading galore

Waipā Libraries signed up 657 new members – 379 in Cambridge and 278 in Te Awamutu - in the first three months of the year. The service hosted nearly 36,000 visitors – about 18,000 in each town - and issued 110,415 items. Cambridge has 21,870 patrons and Te Awamutu 16,318.

Kiwi gift that keeps giving

By Jeremy Smith

A second allocation of 25 kiwi in as many weeks has made a trip south from Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari and will be released into the Wellington hillside on Tuesday.

Conservationists are calling the arrival of the North Island brown kiwi - the first half of which were transported on the same day last week – a significant step towards helping increase the number of kiwi in the wild.

The 50 are part of the Kōhanga Kiwi project, a breeding programme managed by Save the Kiwi on Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.

The 3400 hectare pest-proof fenced sanctuary is New Zealand’s largest.

Save the Kiwi - which works alongside iwi, conservation groups, communities, organisations, and the Department of Conservation (DOC) to create more kiwi-safe habitats around Aotearoa, therefore increasing their numbers in the wild - worked in partnership with Ngāti Korokī Kahukura, the gifting iwi, and alongside the Capital Kiwi Project team.

An array of volunteers and staff helped capture the kiwi on Maungatautari on Monday, and, among those finding them was kiwi ranger Craig Montgomerie.

His day began before dawn and, after spending most of the day with his telemetry equipment tracking the 25 kiwi which were eventually captured and transported, he told The News how special it was to be playing a part in such “groundbreaking conservation”.

Kiwi being caught for transportation are found in one of two ways - by teams of two people “night catching” them, or by using conservation dogs who lead their handlers to them.

The Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust was formed in 2001. Following advice from the Kiwi Recovery Group, for the original restoration plan goals for kiwi on Maungatautari, about 70 founding kiwi were released onto the maunga.

In the past five years there have been a further 330 additional kiwi releases from other sites around the North Island, adding to the original 70 founding birds which were released between 2005 and 2015.

Starting this year, between March and May annually, about 250 kiwi will leave Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari destined for other parts of the western region of the North Island.

“That is just amazing,” Montgomerie said.

“The goal has always been to go full circle - from being gifted taonga from other remnant populations, to now being able to start giving back. And, to see that becoming a reality, is hugely exciting.”

Montgomerie said a “mark and recapture” survey conducted last year indicated that today, roughly 2500 of New Zealand’s estimated 68,000 kiwi population call Maungatautari home.

Founding kiwi are microchipped, those hatched on the maunga are not.

The “mark and recapture” survey last year showed that four in five kiwi on the maunga hatched there.

“Being at a point where the maunga is able to give back to the wider country is the result of two decades of blood, sweat, and tears put into the project from volunteers, staff and the community. Without them the maunga wouldn’t be able to celebrate this success,” Montgomerie said.

The 25 captured kiwi underwent pre-release health checks before leaving for Wellington, where they were welcomed with a pōwhiri on Tuesday at Pipitea Marae.

Kiwi ranger Craig Montgomerie with the telemetry gear he used to track kiwi on Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.

Craig with one of the 25 kiwi which made the trip from Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari to Wellington this week.

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Art worth assessed

By Mary Anne Gill

An audit of the district’s art has taken place with a view to assessing what is worth keeping and what can be officially removed from Waipā District Council’s collection.

More than 120 paintings, prints, sculptures and photographs were assessed, Waipā Community Services manager Brad Ward told the Service Delivery committee this week.

So too were the district murals and sculptures on display in public areas.

“The information from this project has been used to create a collection care plan for the individual works, factoring in display, conservation and cleaning needs,” he said.

Once items have been identified as being in poor condition or their ownership is in question, a list will be completed and submitted to the council’s Executive Group.

The Strategic Planning and Policy committee then decides the artwork’s future.

Meanwhile Ward said Te Awamutu Museum Education and Research Centre had

settled into its new home in Rickit Road.

The museum closed its Roche Street premises overnight in October following a seismic assessment which showed the building was vulnerable in an earthquake.

“Due to climatic conditions, only a limited amount of taonga was able to be relocated to the new site, so staff have created a visually exciting and stimulating education zone throughout the space and rebranded as Education and Research Centre to reflect the offering they can currently provide,” said Ward.

The museum’s collections team removed objects on display at Roche St, completed condition reports and placed them in secure storage.

Rocks, fossils, toys and shells were identified for a new Curioseum display within the new centre.

Visitor numbers are steadily increasing, and schools are returning for programmes.

A selection of the museum’s most popular research books is in Rickit Road so staff can continue to address public enquiries.

Staff also delivered Enriched Local Curriculum programmes in the first three months of the year catering for 83 teachers and 357 students.

Sixty students, who were the first to visit the centre in Rickit Road which was activated for learning, explored the galleries as part of an age-related trail.

Three more groups were to visit the centre, but teacher industrial action resulted in cancellations.

Council’s education facilitator was part of the Integrated Curriculum Studies day at Te Awamutu College when 200 year nine students learnt about the district’s rohe, undertook team building and built connections to their marae, Ward told the committee.

Keep doing what you love

Jeremy returns

Hello everyone. I’m Jeremy Smith, and I’m really excited to be back as a journalist here at The News.

I say back because – as some of you may remember – I was also here as a reporter in 2020.

Waipā is home - and has been for the past 20 years since I finished high school in the district.

After school, I completed Bachelor of Communications, majoring in journalism – and also gained a national diploma in journalism - from Wintec.

And yes, although I might not look as young in this photo as I did back then, I was also a reporter in the district for nearly seven years from 2008 through 2015.

Over the last few years, I have been writing features - and snapping photos for - a quarterly magazine produced in Waipā.

Now I’m delighted to be back sharpening the proverbial pencil, breaking out the notepad, charging up the camera and preparing to share stories together.

It’s a wonderful opportunity. The ‘nose for news’ never leaves – it seems - and a community journalismminded focus has undoubtedly become a key lens through which I look at life.

Jeremy Smith

And that’s simply because, to my mind, there’s nothing quite as special as having the opportunity to be part of what is a very strong team here at your community newspaper as we tell the stories that shape, are special to and represent the heartbeat of, our community.

So hi. There’s part of my story, now I’d love to tell yours.

Email me your leads at jeremy@goodlocal.nzI really look forward to meeting you.

Graf knocks closed meetings

Regional councillor Clyde Graf has called for an end to closed-door workshops.

In an exclusive column for The News, he says the Waikato Regional Council held 58 closed-door workshops in 2021-22, where the Hamilton City Council held 16.

In this week’s column in Country Life, Graf says workshops are conducted to discuss pending issues and provide presentations by experts and advocates.

“However, in some cases, the information, experts and presentations are biased… the process of providing single streams of information can result in politically

predetermined outcomes,” he says.

Graf was elected alongside Stu Kneebone as one of two Waipā-King Country constituency councillors last October, having previously served on the council from 2013. His column reflects on the changes he sees, saying bureaucracy-backed agendas like co-governance, climate change, and Predator Free 2050 “have slow-crept their way into a conglomerate of policies”.

Graf was part of a Three Waters team of candidates to contest regional seats at the last election.

• Graf’s column appears on Page 22.

Brad Ward

Stepping up to the challenge

Things are heating up for Waipā firefighters competing in this weekend’s 2023 Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge.

In Cambridge, a three-person team called the Cambridge Vollys - made up of Glenn Philip, Michael Morton and Leon Vincent – have signed up, while the Te Awamutu volunteer fire brigade has a 19-strong team entered.

The challenge, now in its 19th consecutive year, sees teams racing 328m up Auckland Sky Tower’s 51 flights of stairs – or 1103 individual steps - in full firefighting kit weighing 25kg. They will raise funds, and awareness for, Leukaemia And Blood Cancer New Zealand.

At last check as The News went to print, the Te Awamutu team had raised the seventh highest team total nationally - a $19,727 contribution - and the The Cambridge Vollys $4949 – towards an overall national total of just over $1 million.

‘Iwi’ influence debated

By Mary Anne Gill

Names for new roads in Cambridge seem to have more iwi influence now than before, says Waipā councillor Roger Gordon.

He was responding to a recommendation for four new street names in the Cambridge Road subdivision which all come about because the area was known by Māori as Maara Kai, meaning the growing of food, or food gardens.

The roads will be called Keri Street, Ruia Crescent, Hauhake Street and Ngaki Drive.

Ngaki means to till the soil, keri is to dig the soil, ruia sowing the seeds and hauhake to harvest crops.

“Going back about four to five years ago, I remember when the names went to the community board and we got Aunty Sally Drive and Uncle Bill Road,” said Gordon.

“The process that we’ve got now, and this is perception of the road names that have come through this year, particularly on Cambridge (Road)… because they go to iwi for recommendation, that all of the road names we are now getting in Cambridge are iwi road names.

“I’m wondering if we’ve just gone a little bit too far the other way and we’ve lost a little bit of balance in the character we’ve got on our town becoming a little bit too the iwi side.”

Development Engineering team leader Mike Kulpa said the developers chose the names and then consulted with Ngāti Korokī Kahukura and Ngāti Hauā who gifted their use. The council’s street naming policy allows for the history of a site to be acknowledged.

With more new streets coming forward, there would be other similar names, he said.

One of the streets in the development is called Hugo Shaw Drive after the 14-year-old St Peter’s School student killed in a Pāpāmoa car crash two years ago. When iwi was consulted about that, they approved the name because of the Cambridge boy’s connections to the developers and the town.

Mayor Susan O’Regan said they were “absolutely great names and I applaud the developer for doing it because in this instance they connect and tell the story of what happened in that area and its importance to mana whenua. It’s nice to see some

Cambridge Town Hall

Cambridge Town Hall Community Trust welcomes Ari

Last month the Cambridge Town Hall Community Trust strengthened its operational capacity with a new member joining its team.

Ariane Thompson (or Ari) is the first intern with the Trust. She will be working in the events, digital and social marketing, and communications space as the Trust works to build a stronger brand, identity and offering for local events.

The Trust is continuing to develop its future model of operation, and the inclusion of local interns from Wintec and Waikato University is an exciting step forward in that process.

Cambridge Town Hall Community Trust chair Kirsty Johnson says, “Ari had been recommended to one of the Trustees, Charlotte FitzPatrick, as a suitable candidate by her lecturer.”

“We are excited by the opportunities we can provide

intern students at the Town Hall, while benefiting from their developing skills and knowledge too,” adds Johnson.

Ari (Ngāti Tiipa/ Ngā Pōtiki) has a background in law and research. She has lived and worked in New Caledonia and Dubai and returned to New Zealand to complete her law degree. Having recently taken the initiative to transition into a more creative career path, Ari is in her final semester of her Graduate Diploma in Communications at Wintec.

Ari will work closely with

Briefs…

New library?

Work has started on exploring the need and possibilities of having a new Cambridge library as part of the government’s Better Off Funding package. Waipā council will use the $250,000 grant to secure some external support and utilise the Cambridge Community Board’s expertise.

Depot moved

Cambridge-based Waipā District Council parks staff are on the lookout for a new depot. Staff use space under The Warehouse in Wilson Street, adjacent to council offices, but there have been health and safety concerns raised.

Roger Gordon

meaning rather than Aunty Jan or Uncle Bob Drive.”

Deputy mayor Liz Stolwyk said when she looked at how the names came about they were “exceptionally appropriate.”

She encouraged the community to put forward “worthy” names for consideration.

However, she was quick to pounce on Cambridge councillor Philip Coles when he said he was aware of a developer whose names were rejected.

“Perhaps they were inappropriate names Cr Coles,” she said.

“Oh no,” he said.

“I heard otherwise actually,” said Stolwyk.

Apprentice grants open

Cambridge Rotary wants building apprentices to apply for its annual grants which provide up to $1000. The money can be spent on tools, technology or course costs. Students must work in the Cambridge area, have at least six months experience in the building or construction trades, and be recommended or sponsored by their employer. Applications close May 25.

Cooper selected

Cambridge cycling coach Jack Cooper has been named by Paralympics New Zealand in the first cohort of 42 para-athletes and coaches for the Para Sport Collective. The collective is for those in the pre-high performance stage of the para sport pathway,

Footpaths replaced

New footpaths have been installed on Cook Street in Leamington while pavers have been re-laid or replaced on Empire and Lake streets in the Cambridge central business district.

general manager Simon Brew and will be given professional mentoring and support by FitzPatrick, who owns a boutique local public relations, communications and engagement consultancy, Belle PR.

“I am excited to diversify my

skillset with this internship and look forward to utilising these skills to support my whānau, hapū, and iwi,” says Ari.

Passionate about facilitating spaces for wahine, Ari has developed Toi Hauora X, an arts for hauora (wellbeing) workshop series that launches in Auckland

this month. She hopes to bring the programme to Waipā towards the end of 2023.

To see the work Ari is doing, follow the Cambridge Town Hall on Instagram (cambridgetownhallnz) and Facebook (Cambridge Town Hall).

The Sky Tower will challenge Waipā firefighters.

Left to Right: Charlotte FtizPatrick, Ariane Thompson, Kirsty Johnson, Simon Brew

Kanohi call disputed

Mayor backs decision

Te Kanohi positions on Waipā’s statutory committees are not the only way the council applies an iwi lens to decision making, mayor Susan O’Regan says.

“I still believe it is premature to appoint Te Kanohi before we have a new Māori ward councillor in place,” she said in response to The News’ questions.

By Mary Anne Gill

Māori have been excluded from decision making in the council chamber for months, says a candidate for the Waipā by election.

Bill Harris says he urged mayor Susan O’Regan to reconsider her decision to put mana whenua appointments to council committees on hold because of the election.

Lack of representation goes against the wishes of the district for greater iwi participation in the council chambers, and he said he “advised the mayor of my disappointment”. O’Regan stands by the decision. (see sidebar)

Four mana whenua representatives, known as Te Kanohi, sit on the Strategic Planning and Policy, Service

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Delivery, Finance and Corporate and Regulatory committees. Representatives have voting rights on each.

Harris had been on the Service Delivery committee in the previous term. He and the other three representatives attended their last meetings in September.

Interviews for new Te Kanohi representatives had been completed in March and successful applicants were due to be announced when Waipā Māori ward councillor Takena Stirling resigned following his suspension as a lawyer.

Four candidates are standing in the by election – Harris, Barney Manaia, Dale-Maree Morgan and Gaylene Roberts.

The News asked each candidate their views on the appointments going on hold and whether

Te Kanohi had a role given there would be a Māori ward representative.

Harris said Te Kanohi existed before the Māori ward and there was no reason for the delay in reappointing.

“We have been excluded from decision making in the council chamber and this I believe was very much against the wishes of the district to achieve greater Māori participation at council level,” said Harris.

Continuation of Te Kanohi will give Māori another voice in council committees.

“Believe me it is not easy being the only Māori voice in the chamber and at times it does feel lonely.”

Roberts said Ngā Iwi Tōpū o Waipā mana whenua, which she chairs, supports Te Kanohi.

“The key to good relationships is knowing who we are.”

Morgan said having Te Kanohi roles would be “reassuringly supportive” for the successful candidate.

If successful, she would work with mana whenua and Te Kanohi on a strategy and plan how to be effective collectively in council.

Manaia said the four pou mahi (Te Kanohi) should continue as the breadth of work required was beyond the capability of one person.

“Running a council is serious business and providing quality advice in the areas required will save the council from expensive consultants if they are used effectively,” he said.

Postal voting papers will start to be delivered on June 1 and voting will close on June 23.

“Waipā District Council is committed to positive, effective and genuine relationships with mana whenua /iwi. We have worked together for over 30 years to develop these relationships and continue to improve and refine these.”

The council works with mana whenua and iwi in several ways, she said, including:

• Reporting to Nga Iwi Topu O Waipa on key issues/workstreams.

• Partnership through cogovernance structures (such as Nga Pae Whenua).

• Joint Management Agreement partner hui and obligations with Waikato Tainui, Raukawa and Maniapoto.

• Mana whenua representation on the Project Control Group for Ahu Ake.

• Representation on the Te Ara Wai Governance committee.

• Involvement in council projects, for example, the Cambridge Wastewater Treatment Plant and Plan Change 23 – Papakainga.

Gaylene Roberts Bill Harris

Dale-Maree Morgan Barney Manaia

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Rohan’s dreams take off

By Jeremy Smith

You might say his aspirations are sky high, but there’s no doubt former Cambridge High School student Rohan Redgrave’s childhood dreams are – quite literally – taking flight.

Now he’s landed a “hugely exciting” new role as a domestic Air New Zealand pilot.

H will make his first flight in the job – at the controls of a Bombardier Dash 8 Q300 aircraft - early next month.

But not before taking a well-earned break in Cambridge.

He’s back home after a stint in Australia - most recently as a flight instructor at Flight Training Adelaide - where his role was to train students who, once graduated, would often go on to fly for airlines like Cathay Pacific.

He was also previously an instructor at the Australian International Aviation College in New South Wales

“It’s going to be so cool being home.”

“Flying is a 20-year dream I’ve had since I was about eight,” Rohan, now 27, told The News.

“From the very first time I went on a plane, I was fascinated. For me, part of the magic of flying is the combination of the technical aspects - that’s a great challenge - and the sense of adventure.”

He considered civil engineering for a time, but the skies were calling.

And, Rohan has a fair idea where his sense of adventure might come from too – his mum, Penny Pickett, is a long-standing travel agent in Cambridge.

“Her job has obviously taken her all over the world, so I’m sure that’s where I get my love of discovering new things.”

One of the biggest adjustments in his new role, he says, will be becoming accustomed to an entirely new aircraft.

As an instructor, he mostly flew a Diamond DA40, with Air New Zealand it’ll be a Dash 8 Q300.

“In a DA40, you can mostly fly by sight, but I’ll need my instruments a lot more in the Dash 8 Q300,” Rohan said.

As he looks ahead with the sky as the limit, one airport on his bucket list Rohan says he would love to fly into one day is TenzingHillary, or Lukla, Airport in Nepal.

And, of course, as his career progresses, he’s not ruling out maybe eventually piloting one of the world’s largest aircraft - the A380.

Former Cambridge High School student Rohan Redgrave, right, with his colleague Dion Roberts when they were both instructors at Flight Training Adelaide flight school. Rohan starts a new job with Air New Zealand next month, Dion with Virgin Australia.

Recycling recycled

By Mary Anne Gill

Some of Waipā’s recycling collection is being trucked to Hamilton and Auckland for sorting to relieve pressure on the Te Awamutu sorting centre.

The pressure created by excessive contamination – residents putting non recycling rubbish into their recycling collection – is creating challenges, Transportation manager Bryan Hudson told the Service Delivery committee this week.

Staff must remove refuse from the recycling but have fallen behind. A short-term measure was to truck unsorted materials north.

A year ago, The News reported bags of blood, human faeces, pig heads, and dead cats had been found in the recycling collection. Despite the publicity, the problems have continued - not helped by a driver shortage post Covid.

The driver shortage has been solved but the replacements have missed some streets which has led to a drop in resident satisfaction with the recycling service.

Hudson said they had upgraded the software system and database that guides truck drivers around their routes and employed more Waipā based contract management staff. They were also doing routine bin auditing at the kerbside.

A new Waste Minimisation team leader starts with council this month and will put more time into overseeing the recycling contract.

POTHOLES IN THE DRIVE

Root damage

Consultation is underway with Hall Street residents over sealing parts of the road edges in one of Cambridge’s oldest streets. The tree-lined designated heritage street has several rough edges caused by tree roots.

House bought

A two-bedroom house in Milicich Place, Cambridge which Waipā council bought last year for strategic purposes will be leased out for two years. Settlement for the property, currently used as offices, is next month. The council owns several properties in the area and wants to produce a feasibility study to determine a long-term strategy for it.

Going it alone

Hautapu Rugby Club decided to get its own concept plans drawn up for Cambridge Memorial Park rather than collaborate with other groups in the northern area of the Town Belt. The groups met earlier this year and chose not to seek external funding for a combined masterplan, prompting the rugby club to engage its own supplier but is open to working with other stakeholders.

Bus patronage mixed

Two Cambridge regional bus services ran with no passengers all day last month – on Easter Sunday April 9 and Monday April 17, according to figures released by Waikato Regional Council to the Waipā council. Nearly 10,000 trips were made to and from Cambridge and Hamilton in the month with the busiest day – 794 trips –on Monday April 3. The most frequented stop is in Victoria Square, opposite the Town Hall.

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Anthony dresses for success

By Steph Bell-Jenkins

Hitting the lip of the jump at speed, he pulls on the handlebars, tips his head back and watches the snaking black asphalt open into a wide expanse of sky.

When he’s up there, climbing into an elegant back flip above Cambridge Skatepark, anxiety and depression don’t exist anymore.

“It’s literally adrenaline,” says Anthony Gregory, 19.

“All you can think about is doing what you’re doing and nothing else is on your mind.”

Anthony, a passionate Cambridge freestyle mountain biker who dreams of competing professionally across the globe, is using his own experiences to support others struggling with mental illness.

Three years ago, he started his own clothing brand, Buzzedriders, aiming to create an online community where adventure sports enthusiasts could talk openly about mental health issues.

“If you really know me, I’m always the one who’s laughing, joking around, trying to make people happy, but in reality I’m struggling with my own silent battles, you know,” he said.

“And it is really hard. It’s literally the stigma around it. As a man you just feel like if you say something to someone, they’ll judge you and you don’t and it never gets talked about. It’s definitely a thing, it’s definitely still an issue in today’s day and age.”

Now he’s chipping away at that stigma, encouraging people to open up about their struggles, support each other and use action sports as a tool for healing.

He uses the clothing he designs and sells to get his ideas across – printing messages like “it’s not weak to speak” on t-shirts and hoodies – and posting regularly on social media.

Ten per cent of his profits are donated to I Am Hope, an organisation founded by Mike King.

Launching Buzzedriders has been a massive leap into the unknown and Anthony has had to learn a huge amount about running an online business very quickly, but his venture is gradually gaining momentum.

He has nearly 5000 Instagram and almost 10,000 TikTok followers and is making connections across the globe.

“When I get people from Holland, Sweden and Finland and places like that messaging me and saying bro, I love what you’re doing I’ve struggled with these things as well and I really like your brand... it gives me motivation to keep pursuing this,” he said.

“Even though it’s hard right now I’m beginning to feel like I will have the support in the future if I stick with what I’m doing.”

Dreaming big can mean falling hard but for Anthony that’s part of the rush.

And right now, the sky’s the limit.

Cambridge freestyle mountain biker Anthony Gregory, wearing a t-shirt from his Adrenaline Seekers collection, is using his clothing company to promote mental health awareness.

Nightmare scenarios

By Janine Krippner

There are around 50 ongoing eruptions right now, but you won’t hear of most of them because they are not big enough to hit the news cycle. Fortunately, many don’t really impact the people around them. When it comes to volcanoes, generally the smaller the eruption, the more frequently they occur. They are similar to earthquakes in that way. Even volcanoes known for their large, catastrophic eruptions have many, many much smaller events as a normal part of their activity and these smaller eruptions are far more likely to occur if unrest culminates in an eruption. Yet sometimes worst-case scenarios happen.

Forty-three years ago, this week in Washington, USA, Mount St Helens erupted at 8:32 am on May 18, killing 57 people and unleashing devastation that changed the way we look at volcanoes in many ways. The unrest began on March 16, 1980, with small earthquakes and increased to phreatic (steam-driven) explosions at the summit. As magma rose into the cone, the side began to swell outwards at about two metre a day. Today we know what that means. Back then they were figuring it out for the first time and working hard to convince people that it was a dangerous area to be in.

The bulging north flank resulted in that side of the volcano failing, producing an enormous landslide and unleashing the pressurised magma in one of the most significant eruptions of the century. The roughly 400°C pyroclastic flows raced across the landscape, flattening mature forest. The speed of this hot gas and pumice reached around 480 km per hour. An ash

rock) across the country. Then there were the lahars - dangerous mud flows carrying large boulders and trees that swept down rivers and destroyed bridges and homes. The landscape changed so dramatically that those in helicopters searching for survivors couldn’t keep track of where they were.

When I was young, this eruption fascinated me. Not just because of the enormous event that unleashed devastation across 600 km2 of land, it was mostly the people side of this event. The stories of those who were caught in the eruption and those who worked to keep people safe. I have now worked on the deposits produced by this eruption and have met many of the people who were involved. I’ve heard first-hand accounts of people who lost loved ones, the most well-known of those being 30-year-old volcanologist David Johnston. The loss is still felt decades later, the pain echoing far beyond the event.

Being a volcanologist means you know the range of events that can happen, and how quickly things can change or even stop in their tracks and lead to no eruption at all. Events like this one are the cautionary tales to not ever get complacent. Helping people to understand eruptions and what to do is a shared global goal in volcanology, we know that the right information has the power to save lives. We can get people out of the way while volcanoes do their thing as part of the dynamic planet we live on. Once the volcano

Let’s talk about dogs!

We’re proposing:

• five new dog exercise areas in Cambridge

• one new dog exercise area in Te Awamutu/ Kihikihi

• two new dog exercise areas in Maungatautari

as well as changes to…

• on-leash and off-leash areas

• areas where dogs aren’t allowed

• and other dog-related issues.

Not by chance….

Along with an abundance of cafes, our town is well endowed with antique shops… places where real treasures are often found.

My daughter recently made me aware of one treasure that I had tended to overlook a little - simply because it’s not exactly rare, yet it is exceedingly special.

I’m referring to a type of stoneware with an unglazed matte ‘biscuit’ finish which is found in a range of colours - red being the rarest (and most valuable), with pale blue being best known.

Known as Jasperware, this type of pottery was first developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s. The considerable range of popular blue plates, vases and ornamental items distinguished by their relief decorations, is often known as ‘Wedgwood’ and was made into the 21st century.

The relief decorations, usually in white, are incredible in detail resembling neo-classical Greek designs. The artistry of these pieces is remarkable and each individual item carries a ‘hallmark’ to distinguish it. Like a code, the first letter represents the month of manufacture, the second identifies the potter who threw the shape and the last letter signifies the year the piece was made, starting with 0

for 1860.

By Murray Smith, Pastor, Bridges Church

Josiah Wedgwood was a creative innovator. He pioneered craftsmanship and marketing ideas well beyond his time. He implemented illustrated sales catalogues, travelling salesmen, direct mail marketing, money back guarantees, free delivery, self-service in his shops and even offered buy one get one free promotions. His success in the pottery business came about with purchases from Europe’s royal palaces, to middle class homes.

Wedgwood saw intrinsic value in humanity. A believer in equality and justice he supported the abolition movement when the slave trade held sway in England. His strong Christian faith led him to ask one of his designers to create an emblem - a kneeling slave captioned, “Am I not a man and a brother?”

It became a popular symbol for abolition throughout England and America featuring on a wide range of products including jewellery. Wedgwood’s protest directly assisted the 1807 abolition of slavery in the British Empire.

My introductory comments that Jasperware can become ‘overlooked

since it isn’t exactly rare, nonetheless is exceedingly special,’ stemmed from thinking about… people. We’re not in short supply, yet you, along with everyone else is ‘hallmarked’- uniquely designed and crafted by God. Just think about how our one-off unique fingerprints and iris patterns of the eye identify us.

God’s care and the precise design evident in our bodies is a wonder… the structure and function in a human-being is nothing short of miraculous. Although the ‘agnostic’ says we cannot know if there is a God, creation demands a creator and design requires a designer.

The word ‘agnostic’ coined by Thomas Henry Huxley (from the Greek ágnōstos, “ignorant, not knowing”) seems appropriate. Evidence that is irrefutable, is still not enough for some.

Josiah Wedgwood wrote something very true in reference to his creations - it is equally true of God’s creative masterpiece - human-beings, whom He made in His own image to share relationship with. “Beautiful forms and composition are not made by chance…”

Education centre opens

Preparing for retirement

By Peter Carr

Two large areas on the northern side of Cambridge are being transformed from bare land into large retirement villages. Both will be surrounded on their borders by large housing areas, most of them new. One will be close to a large medical centre yet to be built.

Cambridge appears to be an attractor for such enterprises and these new facilities will bring the number of formal commercial retirement villages to six. In total they could house in excess of 1000 people over 65 years of age.

The Ryman and Summerset ventures, in their formative stages, will later also have highstandard care facilities on the traditional three-tier pattern.

Shivani Kant has taken the plunge into business, she told invited guests at the opening of the Kip McGrath Education Centre in Cambridge on Saturday.

She was talking about her decision to become one of the Australian franchise’s more than 560 tutoring centres across 20 countries, but she could well have been talking about where they are based in Cambridge.

The education centre is situated above a swimming pool shop in the Lakewood complex so an ideal place to take the plunge.

Kant, a graduate of Canterbury University, has been involved in the education sector for 20 years.

“I have seen some very talented kids who have fallen through the cracks,” she said.

Taupō MP Louise Upston

and Waipā councillor Roger Gordon, standing in for mayor Susan O’Regan, cut the ribbon opening the centre while Tainui/Maungatautari

kaumatua Harry Wilson blessed the building.

Upston said having centres like Kip McGrath was vital. The first 1000 days of every child’s life was very important but there are those who need a little extra help for several reasons.

“Far too many of our children don’t get off to the right start,” which is why it was so important to have education centres who can “catch” young people.

Gordon said education was important to Cambridge and the town was well served by primary, intermediate and secondary schools.

He congratulated Kant for investing in Cambridge,

Waikato University professor Mark Harcourt said Kip McGrath centres were more than a business, they provided a social service.

Harcourt teaches courses in the School of Management and Marketing from second year level through to masters.

Too many Waikato students were getting left behind in science and mathematics. Given 25 per cent of all scientists in New Zealand are based in Waikato, it was important for students to get those skills.

Kip McGrath provided a proven and successful programme which Harcourt illustrated by introducing his 11-year-old son Ashton, a graduate of the education centre who then spoke of the influence it had on his life.

The villages will come with modern ‘care’ centres catering for high-standard (and relatively high-cost) three tier facilities including dementia wings.

Those people will constitute about five per cents of the town’s overall population. This essentially will see Cambridge - on a per capita basis – with the highest retirement village population density in the country.

The town needs to be aware of as the social mix in the community takes on a new hue. It brings with it employment opportunities in a town where far too many of employable age depart each morning to earn their crust elsewhere, increasing the carbon footprint on the highway to (mainly) Hamilton.

In my time on the executive of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce I was always aware that we had a high factor of ‘employment leak’ so these ventures are very welcome for the socio-economic wellbeing of the town.

Take Lauriston Park for example. Their new 64 room care facility will open formally on June 8. It will possibly host 60 or so staff in roles that did not exist before.

Take care not to mix retirement villages with rest homes. They are two separate industries with the latter, sadly, generally suffering from lack of staff – or rather the ability to pay professional workers due to an ongoing friction with the government as to the proportion of ‘health’ subsidy that should be in place.

The degree of ageing in New Zealand is almost alarming. The statistics for those over 65 will perceive a steeper graph as the years roll out ahead.

Those unable to look after themselves will require a degree of professional care which is not dependent on what used to be district health boards.

Reverting to retirement villages - they will make their own entertainment. They are well run generally, although the recent announcement from the Commerce Commission indicates that there is a perception with regard to the Fair Trading Act that warrants a closer look at these highly commercial – and, in many cases, highly financially successful - ventures. But note that those in excess of 1000 good people will be utilising the supermarkets, pharmacies, cafes and other Cambridgecentric commercial ventures, lifting the town’s perceived wealth even higher.

I declare an interest - I have been a resident of one of the retirement villages for over 12 years and have never regretted making the move.

Cutting the ribbon: Taupō MP Louise Upston, centre, cuts the ribbon to open Kip McGrath Education Centre at Lakewood Cambridge. Watching on from left were Shivani Kant, Roger Gordon, James Khare, Shree Kant, Sneha Kant. Photo: Mary Anne Gill.

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Setting the wheels in motion

By Jeremy Smith

A fledgling Waipā not-forprofit organisation - Ko Wai Au Trust - is planning the next phase of its communityminded aspirations.

The News reported on the trust’s launch in March and seven weeks later there are plans to purchase a vanthanks in part to discretionary fund grants from the Cambridge and Te Awamutu and Kihikihi community boards.

Both boards allocated $2000 from their respective funds, giving plans for the van - projected to cost about $24,000 – a significant cash injection for the Te Awamutu trust.

Ko Wai Au advocates for, and mentors, young people to ensure they can easily access training, education and employment opportunities.

Georgina Christie, who founded it alongside her husband Andrew, said they’re now investigating other funding avenues such as sponsorships to make up the balance.

One sponsor has already donated $500 for the cause.

“To have a van would be fantastic,” she said.

“We currently have two trust vehicles, but a van will

open up other opportunities. We know outdoor education and fitness has such a positive impact to the wellbeing of our young people, so we could take them out on trips to places like Raglan or climb a mountain. There’s so much we could do.”

Both Andrew and Georgina have backgrounds in social

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work and Georgina said after about five years of planning, Ko Wai Au Trust has been established based on a key aspiration - with a “one-toone mentorship model in mind.”

“Our heart is to ensure all whanau and rangatahi have the tools, skills and resources to thrive independently

and confidently and to sustain family violence free environments.

“Essentially, it’s about breaking down barriers for these young people so they can then get into some sort of training, work or education. We’re doing lots of licensing work at the moment, as well helping our young

people prepare their CV, or curriculum vitae. Setting themselves a goal to work towards helps them dream big.”

To date, Ko Wai Au has had 26 referrals of young people aged 15-24 from across Waipā, and its six staff work with 24 of them.

Seven young people have

gone into either educational training or have found employment.

“When we see that happening, it’s a huge deal and our whole team is just so proud of those accomplishments,” Georgina said.

Referrals to Ko Wai Au come from the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), Oranga Tamariki, the police and other places like Cambridge Community House.

Or people self-refer.

As well as founders Andrew and Christie, Ko Wai Au has four other staff, made up of team lead Tiri MarescaAllison, a mental health nurse who is in the office two days a week, and rangatahi kaimahi, or youth workers, Mikaera Hemara and Emma Stockman.

Georgina said the trust has already sensed a need to provide support for - and journey with – teenagers younger than 15.

It’s hoped that once funding and staffing needs are in place, that need can be met in the near future.

Te Awamutu and Kihikihi Community Board granted $22,202.18 from its discretionary grants fund to 10 community organisations.

Five of Ko Wai Au Trust’s six staff members, from left, Mikaera Hemara and Emma Stockman, both rangatahi kaimahi, Tiri Maresca-Allison, team lead and co-founders, husband and wife Georgina and Andrew Christie.

Safely does it

A temporary cycleway and footpath has been installed on Cambridge Road from Resthaven to the Velodrome as part of Waipā District Council’s $3.5 million first stage roading upgrade.

Stage one of the two-year Cambridge Corridor project includes road upgrades on Hamilton and Cambridge Roads, between Vogel Street and just past Kelly Road. A new signalised pedestrian crossing is going in outside Little Thinkers Kindergarten and across the road to the Hamilton Rd Shopping Centre as are new bus stops and shelters.

Within two years a safe roading network, including a new roundabout and underpass, will link the town with the new Cambridge West developments.

The temporary cycleway and footpath will enable residents of Te Awa Lifecare to travel safely on foot, bicycle or on mobility equipment between the retirement village and town for the first time since the village was built a decade ago.

Novice pair up to their old tricks

By Viv Posselt

A pair of relative newcomers to bridge are earning their stripes with the Cambridge Bridge Club.

Sue Keating and Els Cochrane joined at the start of last year’s beginner bridge lessons series. After quickly getting to grips with the trick-taking card game they have become regulars, and their April 15 win in a Cambridge novice pairs competition game left many of the club’s more established players impressed. Sue and another partner went on to score another win a couple of weeks ago, this time without Els who was unwell at the time.

Club secretary Ailsa Henderson said it was ‘quite rare’ for such new players to do as well.

Sue and Els have been firm friends since flatting together in London in their early 20s. They both ended up in Cambridge and last year, when they saw that a series of free bridge lessons was on offer, they decided to join the club.

“I had no idea what I was doing,” said Sue. While there had been some family exposure to bridge –and to the game ‘500’ – both she and Els started from scratch but made steady progress.

“The club was so friendly and supportive,” she added. “We never

felt under any pressure… and that competition win was very exciting.”

Sue said she had become ‘addicted’ and was even playing online when not at the club. She reckons it’s one of the best fun things you can do to keep the mind sharp.

The next free tuition sessions for new bridge players starts on June 6. Kim Grounds, who took Sue and Els through their paces early on, will be teaching newcomers.

Looking west from opposite the Peake-Cambridge Road intersection where a temporary cycleway and footpath has been installed. Photo: Mary Anne Gill.

The temporary cycleway and footpath looking west towards town outside Te Awa Retirement Village. Photo: Mary Anne Gill.

Els Cochrane, left, and Sue Keating surprised themselves and others with a recent win at the Cambridge Bridge Club.

New fields set Late goals, shares spoiled

By Mary Anne Gill

Honours were shared in football’s Battle of Waipā in Waikato men’s division four on Saturday at John Kerkhof Park in Cambridge.

The match finished 1-1 after two penalties were awarded in the final 15 minutes.

The scoreless first half was not

without its drama as the more experienced Te Awamutu side constantly put pressure on the Cambridge defence, where there were excellent performances from goalkeeper James Guzzwell and centre back Kevin Grace.

So it was against the run of play when Cambridge went ahead from the penalty spot after a hand ball in

the penalty area. After Braedon Hills netted Te Awamutu went back on the attack, putting pressure on both the Cambridge players and the referee.

Cambridge conceded a penalty and Joe Connor’s shot was blocked by Guzzwell – but the ball fell into the path of Connor who then tucked it away with his second chance.

The goalkeepers from each team –Sammy Dixon for Te Awamutu and Guzzwell for Cambridge – were named players of the day.

Cambridge coach Glenn Tabor, who moved to the town from Manurewa, South Auckland in January last year, says his novice team is enjoying its time in division four.

When the team had enough players to form a division four team this year, he put his hand up as he had coached in Auckland. His son James, 24, is in the team.

“It developed from the small base of last year‘s younger players, along with a great bunch of newly registered players, including a group of friends who played high school football together last year. The team is starting to gel nicely,” said Tabor.

After four games they have had one win – against cellar dwellers Northern United Knights – the draw and two losses to lie seventh on the table.

Te Awamutu is in fifth with one win and two draws. Ōtorohanga leads the league with 12 points.

Meanwhile on the adjacent field, Cambridge’s Chatham Cup year ended with a 3-1 loss to Franklin United. Te Awamutu beat Taupō 4-3 at The Stadium in Armstrong Ave to advance to the second round.

By Mary Anne Gill

Cambridge’s newest playing fields have had their first mow but are not expected to see any sporting action on them for a few weeks.

The two new fields to the north of John Kerkhof Park (pictured above) cost $900,000 to complete and work included the installation of new drainage and irrigation, earthworks and re-levelling of the ground.

A swale drain – which had prevented the fields being used as a football pitch or cricket area – has been filled in.

The fields had previously been unusable during winter.

Waipā District Council community services manager Brad Ward told the Service Delivery committee this week contractors, who started work in November last year, did extremely well in testing conditions.

As part of the work TIC Contracting completed the installation of primary and secondary drainage and irrigation at the park.

The fields are in a grow-in phase and are expected to be open for play later this month.

Meanwhile following a series of meetings with sports field lessees in the district, the council is considering five options for the next stage of engagement.

They include maintaining the status quo, a voluntary opt in to council management, urban sports fields managed by council, all sports fields managed by council or a different type of investment.

The aim of the review is to assess which option will best deliver a network of high quality, safe and accessible sports fields that enables and inspires residents to get active, supports a strong event calendar and contributes to placemaking and environmental outcomes.

Cambridge midfielder Ashton Thomas and Te Awamutu’s Nathan Fitness battle for the ball.

Photo: Mary Anne Gill.

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It’s 3D – and it’s free

By Mary Anne Gill

Waipā farmers finally have a free solution to complete an accurate and approved farm environment plan which shows their farm terrain down to the nearest metre.

Three-dimensional mapping data known as LiDar (Light Detection and Ranging) can create exact maps of the entire Waikato region.

The $2.8m LiDar project was developed with help from the Provincial Growth Fund and other partners.

It will help Waikato Regional Council accurately model natural hazards and climate change, design better infrastructure, support better land use planning and improve environmental outcomes.

Project technical lead Bryan Clements said until now the regional council and farmers could not get anything terrain related at property scale.

“Traditionally our local government has only had the mapping layers for rivers and

streams from the national topographical map series at a scale of 1:50,000.”

Farm environment plans identify environmental risks and set out ways to manage them. The plans aim to improve water quality in the Waikato and Waipā rivers by bringing in several environmental requirements for farmers within the catchments.

They require a “whole lot” of detailed map information, said Clements. But that has often been too expensive, too hard and not pragmatic.

Thanks to the success of the LiDar project, the council could give something back to farmers so they can include the information in their plans.

“We can say ‘here’s something for free’ so hopefully that helps.”

He gave the example of waterways.

“Whereas before we’d overlay those 1:50,000 map layers over the top of aerial photography, if you zoom away at sub catchment level, it looks okay but the

moment you zoom into a farm scale, clearly those water courses are very generalised and don’t sit over the aerial photography at all accurately; now they will.”

Rivers, streams, seasonal waterways, channels, wetlands, ponds and marshes can be seen at farm scale.

“Farmers will already know where their local streams are, but they won’t be able to map them. They don’t have the resources to put them on a map for their plan. We can compile that stuff and make it freely available for their consultants or whoever.”

The maps can identify where there are bush plots, fence lines and riparian planting.

“One of the requirements in plans are they must accurately show how they are mitigating soil loss off marginal terrain. Again, they are very unlikely to have been able to map that previously. We’ll give them those maps.”

The maps also show soil types and plot existing resource consents.

“All of this compilation of information is

going to help.”

Clements said the project was not available to be shown at places like Fieldays yet.

“But I hope the network of consultants out there will see there is rich information available to them.

“We are excited by the opportunities this provides for our core business. But it will not only help us.

“Think coastal care groups, gully restorations, community environmental initiatives, education and research, or farm planners.”

It had been used in the Coromandel on the kauri dieback project and post Cyclone Gabrielle, there had been requests for landslip analysis.

The Provincial Growth Fund has worked with other regions to generate high-definition 3D maps and models.

Through CoLab, an organisation owned by Waikato local authorities to procure shared services, the councils joined other cofunding partners on the project including Lincoln Agritech, WEL Networks, Waikato River Authority, Mercury Energy, Toka Tū Ake EQC and Environmental Research Institute at the University of Waikato.

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An example of a map produced with the new technology showing Koromatua Rd, with Koromatua School at the right of the image, with Jury Rd intersection toward the left edge. It can be colourised.

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Kiwi, and the spirit of a Lion

By Viv Posselt

Terry Blackler, a man described as having the ‘true measure of a Lion’, has been recognised by the service organisation with the release on Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari of a Kiwi chick called ‘Blackler

Sticky Beak’. Terry, who died last October, was Cambridge Lions’ director-at-large and a mentor to many Cambridge High School students.

Many past and present Lions and school students joined family and friends for

the release in mid-February. The release of the then 23-day-old chick included a talk by ‘Save the Kiwi’ ranger Craig Montgomerie and a karakia and blessing by Harry Wilson. Access to the release site was given by farmer Bill Garland.

“The chick’s name,”

explained his widow Carolyn, “was chosen because Terry knew everything that was happening around him –hence ‘sticky beak’. We put the ‘Blackler’ in front to acknowledge Terry’s late brother Ken, who was a member of Lions for 30 years.”

She said Terry’s passion for youth had been evident during his nine years with Cambridge Lions, and he had given much time to encouraging boys to find their place in the world. “Terry had a real connection with the boys, and he had great success stories because he saw them in ways they didn’t see themselves.”

He received numerous awards for his work with Lions, including the Lloyd Morgan Lions Clubs Honoured Recognition Award, received in 2018.

Craig’s father and Lion Brent Montgomerie said Terry’s position in the club was ‘one where he was available to all committees when an informed opinion was sought’.

“His work within Cambridge High School with youth was a continuation of work done

in the past by Ken Riddle, Fred Hansen and others, and at our youth group meetings there was always a slot for ‘Terry’s boys’. He had a wonderful way about him. His opinions were highly valued … he was everyone’s ‘go-to’ person”. Terry was born in Thames. He moved to Cambridge when he was 13, and it wasn’t long afterwards that he walked into a Cambridge High School classroom and caught the eye of a young Carolyn.

“It was a high school romance,” she said. Terry’s departure for Clevedon to start his training as an A-grade mechanic proved little hindrance and when he came back to finish his apprenticeship with EW Gorringe, the pair picked up where they had left off. When Terry died last year, they had been married for 56 years and had three children.

During that time, Terry’s career rose to great heights. An early move to Palmerston North saw him develop an interest in agricultural machinery, and after moving from there to Ōtorohanga then Hamilton, his entrepreneurial side

was well established. He went out on his own, developing and marketing range of machinery and components, some of them award-winning. Later, he worked for major companies such as Tasman Chemicals, Diversey and Gallaghers, where his role as international development manager saw him expand northern hemisphere markets for some 11 years before he retired. He also joined National Fieldays as international agribusiness manager in 2010, helping gain global value for New Zealand businesses. Retirement really didn’t feature, and Terry continued developing and manufacturing components for global markets right up to the time of his death.

Some family and friends watching the release of ‘Blackler Sticky Beak’. They are, from left, Sue Bard, Seb Blackler, Leo Blackler, Grant Blackler, Carolyn Blackler, Rachel Bryant, Chris Bard, ranger Craig Montgomerie with the Kiwi chick, and Geoff Bard.

Terry Blackler.

Behind closed doors…

By Clyde Graf, Waikato-King Country councillor

I was first elected to Waikato Regional Council in 2013, as the representative for the Thames-Coromandel Constituency. Following a six-year hiatus, I was re-elected in 2022 as one of the two representatives for the Waipa/King Country Constituency.

How things have changed in those six, short years.

For example, there was no Climate Action Committee when I left in 2016, and cogovernance was a discussion point, not policy, as it is today. The words hate-speech and misinformation were unheard of, mandates were man dates, and lockdowns were for prisons.

Fast forward to 2022. Over-sensitivity toward opinion, contagion, gender, and a degree in temperature change has left many folk unable to think for themselves. Not surprisingly, bureaucrats, politicians and health practitioners have filled that void, now managing our lives, opinions, and health. If that’s not bad enough, the government directives enforced during the Covid period were like being on the wrong side of a Stanley Milgram experiment - with compliant friends and colleagues unwittingly used as the state’s enforcement practitioners.

It’s not only our lives that have undergone recent, substantial change. Bureaucracybacked agendas like co-governance, climate change, and Predator Free 2050 have slow-crept their way into a conglomerate of policies. Block by block, cemented into place with the moral mortar of left-leaning politicians, an unbreakable wall of legislation has now been constructed. Throughout this insidious process, the public has been largely unaware of just how far advanced it is.

The 2022 local body election was a welcome distraction.

During the election campaign, I stated that

the public-excluded council workshops and closed-door discussions were unacceptable. In August last year, Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier launched an investigation into local governance meeting processes and among other things stated that “local bodies are not allowed to exclude the public from meetings so they can hold free and frank discussions behind closed doors”. In recent times, most councils have installed video cameras within their chambers, enabling meetings and workshops to be recorded and streamed live so that the public has access to political discourse and presentations as they happen. However, of all the councils reviewed, Waikato Regional Council had 58 closeddoor workshops and meetings in the 20212022 year alone. In contrast, Hamilton City Council has had open, publicly accessible workshops since 2016.

Workshops are conducted by councils to discuss pending issues, introduce supporting information about those issues, and to provide presentations by experts and advocates. However, in some cases, the information, experts, and presentations are biased, and do not include or allow balanced counter information. The process of providing single streams of information can result in politically predetermined outcomes.

I say it’s time to open these workshops and presentations to the public. We need to ensure transparency and enable community members to be better informed about issues that are important to them. Ratepayers should be able to see if their representatives are politically consistent when behind closed doors, and they should also be able to understand how legislation is created before it is set in stone.

Cluster keeps connecting

The Waikato and South Auckland Primary Industries Adverse Event Cluster continues to connect agencies supporting the recovery by farmers and growers following January and February storms.

“We have had more settled weather through March and April, helping our region to dry out and clean up after a rough start to 2023, although for some there is a longer recovery pathway ahead,” group chairperson Neil Bateup said.

“The torrential rainfall and localised flooding across the Waikato and Auckland regions, power and telecommunications outages, slips, and extensive damage to the roading network, made life very

challenging right across the primary sector. “We have all seen and heard about the destruction caused in other regions, and from experience we know some people will be feeling guilty that they were less impacted and will not want to ask for help.”

He encouraged people to look after their own wellbeing “and take a moment to check on neighbours”.

The Waikato and South Auckland Primary Industries Adverse Event Cluster was set up in 2016 to bring together agencies from the primary industries, central and local government to prepare for and coordinate responses to adverse events.

CountryLife

Warmer homes for Kiwis Pallet res gain popularity

Winter’s coming - you and your family deserve a warm, dry, healthy home.

Warmer Kiwi Homes is a Government programme o ering insulation and heater grants to low-income home owners.

To date, there have been more than 110,000 insulation and heater installations around Aotearoa.

A Warmer Kiwi Homes grant covers 80 percent of the cost of approved insulation and up to 80 percent of the cost of approved heaters.

If you own and live in a house built before 2008, and either live in a lower-income area, or have a Community Services Card, you may qualify.

In many areas, costs which grants do not cover can be met by community organisations – often meaning you could pay even less, or nothing at all. When applying online, you will be informed if the grant can be covered. Additional costs may also relate to things like insulation and whether or not you have a heat pump or wood burner. The price will vary depending on your type of wood burner.

And, with pellet burners, the price will depend where you live, as some regions require ultra-low-emission burners. For more information – and to check your eligibility for a Warmer Kiwi Homes grantsee www.eeca.govt.nz.

Waikato homeowners look for a viable option when it comes to clean and e cient home heating are turning –more and more – to pellet res.

Many nd the fact they eliminate the need to chop, stack or cart around piles of wood a major positive.

Most pellet burners look like a conventional wood burner and are available either as a free-standing model or an insert into a replace.

Pellet res are easier to use than a conventional wood burner, they light electrically with a simple push of a button.

Some models can be thermostatically controlled, or even switched on or o using a timer, or even WiFi.

Various ue options are also available, depending on what best suits the layout of

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With pellets made from sawmill waste - an abundant, renewable resource –burning them is carbon neutral and environmentally friendly.

You can buy them in 15kg or 20kg plastic bags, or in bulk. Adjusting the rate the pellets are consumed gives you control over the amount of heat produced.

Because they are automatically fed by a hopper, there is no need to constantly restock the re – instead, the hopper only needs to be lled once or twice a week.

Less than one percent of the fuel burnt is left as ash, which means you only need to empty the ash pan a few times annually.

Buying pellets in bulk will help you keep overall costs down. If you have access to

free or low-cost rewood, a pellet burner is probably not for you.

Here’s some other key considerations to keep in mind if you’re looking to buy a pellet burner.

Investigate the price of pellets in your area before you buy a pellet burner.

Wood and pellet burners require building consent before installation – check with your local authority to nd the regulations in your area.

Remember to always consider safety. The surfaces of a pellet burner can get very hot and be a danger to small children. Protective guards are available and highly recommended

To nd out more about speci c pellet re models, visit www.consumer.org.nz

2023 WARMTH WINTER

Pratts Te Awamutu Re-Opening Sale Three Days Only! May 18-22

Pratts is proud to announce its Te Awamutu branch’s grand re-opening sale - one you don't want to miss.

With their newly refurbished, extended showroom, Pratts now boasts the Waikato’s largest selection of heating products and exclusive in-store deals. Get ready to save some serious cash. During the three-day event, there’ll be great savings on quality wood- res, including Yunca and Firenzo. Prices are slashed on the super energye cient Atlantic Panel Heater range.

It’s a one-o chance to secure New Zealand’s best deals on this top-quality range.

The event o ers the perfect opportunity to upgrade your home's heating system with the latest range of heat pumps, or add a stylish new wood re to your living room. With Pratts' heating experts in-store all three days, you can discuss your new re or heat pump installation with knowledgeable professionals. Specials are only available in-store and stock is limited. Get in early!

Doors open at 8am on Friday. Plenty of free parking is available. Pratts new showroom boasts the Waikato’s largest selection of heating products, including the latest heatpumps and wood res from New Zealand’s top manufacturers.

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Toastie treats with Jan Bilton

Winter is the season for TV binge watching. And at the same time you can satisfy your inner self with a few scrumptious nibbles.

Snacks are a popular addition to the daily menu. They provide extra energy and warmth during the cooler months whether it’s after school or sport or during the holidays or weekends. Nourishing foods that taste great are the best. And they’re simple so all the family create their own.

Kiwis love toasties. You can pack a truck load of nutrients between two slices of bread before grilling or toasting to golden perfection — cold meats, mashed egg, smoked fish, grated carrot, sliced tomatoes and pickles. And kids love constructing their own masterpieces.

This year, New Zealand’s Favourite Toastie competition has returned — 185 participants range from sandwich specialists to fine dining restaurants, breweries and food trucks, with a vegan fast food chain, a subterranean cocktail bar and even a retirement village in the mix. They’re offering unique toastie creations using cheese and McClure’s pickles, plus a selection of tempting goodies they hope will make their toastie the Supreme Winner. There should be an opportunity to taste a toastie in your region up until the 27th of July.

SEAFOOD BAP TOASTIES WITH PICKLE MAYO

There should be enough cheese to cover the cut sides of each bun.

Pickle Mayo: 1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup drained and diced McClure’s Sweet & Spicy Pickles

Filling: 2 baps, halved

4 thin slices tasty cheese

8 slices McClure’s Sweet & Spicy Pickles

50g sliced smoked salmon

6 cooked and shelled prawns

4 small crisp lettuce leaves

Combine the mayo and diced pickles and set aside. Lightly toast both sides of the baps under a grill on high heat. Cover the cut side of the bap with the cheese and grill until melted.

Top the base halves with the pickles, salmon, prawns and

lettuce leaves. Dollop with the pickle mayo. Cover with the bap tops. Serves 2.

MINI TOASTIES

1 cup finely chopped spinach

125g cream cheese

1 large clove garlic, crushed

8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed 50g butter or table spread

4 thin slices ham to cover bread slices

16 slices McClure’s bread and butter pickles, patted dry Steam or microwave the spinach, until limp. Cool a little then squeeze dry and finely chop again.

Season the cream cheese with the garlic and mix in the cooled spinach.

Lightly spread each bread slice with butter or table spread. Place 4 slices butter-side down on a board. Using half the cream cheese mixture, spread an even layer over the bread. Top each evenly with the ham and the pickle slices. Spread the other 4 bread slices with the remaining cream cheese mixture. Place on the bases, butter-side up.

Heat a non-stick frying pan on medium. Melt a little butter in the pan. Place the toasties in the pan and cook on medium heat until golden underneath. Flip over and cook the other side. Stand for about 1 minute to set. With a serrated knife, cut each sandwich into 4 triangles.

Makes 16.

PINWHEEL SANDWICHES

If the chutney is chunky then chop finely.

8 slices fresh white sandwich bread, crusts removed 50g butter or table spread

8 thin slices salami about 8cm in diameter

8x 10cm square slices Swiss-style cheese

3/4 cup finely shredded lettuce

1/2 large red capsicum, finely chopped

1/2-3/4 cup tasty chutney

Take 2 bread slices and slightly overlap 2 edges. Using a rolling pin flatten the slices to seal the join.

Spread with the butter or table spread. Place 2 salami slices over the top to cover. Top with 2 cheese slices. Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the lettuce across the centre. Place a tablespoon or so of the red capsicum alongside. Spread some chutney either side of the vegetables. Roll up firmly from the long end. Repeat the procedure with the remaining ingredients. Wrap in film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Trim the ends and cut into 2-5cm thick rounds. Preheat a non-stick frying pan on high and lightly brush with oil. Toast each sandwich — cut-sides down — about 20 seconds each side. Makes about 20.

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Calling Downsizers & First Home Buyers

- An attractive two bedroom timber interior home enjoying a welcoming back yard, garage/ workshop.

- Ramped for ease of access to the lounge slider AND ready for your personal touches to make it home.

- A covered back door entry, well proportioned rooms, open plan living, large deck, practical comforts, and desirability of this super property.

- Be prompt in your attention.

- A two bedroom cottage on a 1122m² (more or less) section in a superb setting.

- There has been a lifetime filled with fun and joy at this iconic property and now it is your turn to plan your future development.

- Discover a great neighbourhood…the neighbours are ideal!

- Our recommendation is to view the property and have a good long talk with family about the long-term future of this opportunity.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 15th June, 4pm

Perfect In Every Way

Auction

OPEN HOMES SAT & SUN 11.00 - 11.30AM

11 Jarrett Terrace, Cambridge Park

- Looking for a lock & leave? OR downsizing to a lower maintenance, attractive property? OR the perfect ‘base’ in Cambridge?

- Features include: Security – well fenced with an auto gate.

- Warmth – a sunny, light home with welcoming flow to the covered patio.

- Premium chattels – top on the line chattels, walk-in pantry, quality bathrooms.

Auction (unless sold prior) Wednesday 7th June at 12pm

A fairer commission rate of 2.8% to first $300,000 then 1.8% on balance + gst Plus FREE, tailor-made marketing worth $2,500+ 4+ 2 2

- Boasting a modern and user-friendly kitchen with Smeg appliances and ample bench space, this charming property features a separate lounge, family bathroom with separate toilet, and a generously sized master bedroom with ensuite, walk-in robe, and ranch slider opening to covered patio.

- Lovely gardens & bird life can be enjoyed from the large archgola, which provides year-round alfresco entertaining & relaxation.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 24th May, 12pm

Spacious - Outdoor Living - Studio

A fairer commission rate of 2.8% to first $300,000 then 1.8% on balance + gst

Plus FREE, tailor-made marketing worth $2,500+

Quintessential Relaxation at Number 37

BEO $969,000

OPEN HOMES SAT & SUN 1.00 - 1.30PM

37 Alpers Ridge, Leamington

- More than average comforts on offer here - be prompt to view.

- Low maintenance brick and tile and the cedar studio.

- At the rear of the property you’ll discover offroad parking (for a camper), a studio (4th bedroom) adjoined to the huge garage, perfectly set-up for easy client access and parking.

- Large and welcoming covered outdoor area features a north facing aspect and very much a restful ambience.

Stylish Central Town Base

$749,000

OPEN HOMES SAT 1-1.30PM & SUN 12-12.30PM

8B Dick Street, Cambridge

4+ 2 2

- Sparkling townhouse living, a short walk to town, medical centre around the corner; Victoria Square (Farmers Markets) close by and Cambridge main street cafes and shops only a block away.

- Work downstairs, get a tenant or enjoy the space.

- Balcony entertainment off open plan living area.

- Two bathrooms - one servicing each level.

- Master bedroom on top floor makes for ease of living.

- Internal access garage.

- Stylish design and lock-and-leave convenience, this property is ideal for executive living, vacation rentals on platforms like Airbnb.

- Experience the seamless indoor-outdoor flow as you step out onto the covered decks, complete with roll-down blinds that transform the outdoor area into an inviting and comfortable additional “room”.

- Rest easy knowing that your pets and children are secure within the well-fenced property, or simply a peaceful retreat from the world.

- It’s low-maintenance living at its finest, without sacrificing style. 2

Prestigious With Endless Opportunities

$1,695,000

- Extended family living at its best; perfect for Airbnb; or a real treat for family living offering an additional teenage lounge/retreat.

- Smart & comforting to the eye, spacious, open plan living opens to covered (auto louvered) outdoor entertainment which enjoys pleasing landscaped perimeter gardens and privacy.

- The unit: features its own outside direct entry or access from within the house lobby. Spacious living & kitchen open plan living.

- Brick feature wall with electric fireplace.

FIXED PRICE

Country Living Cambridge & Affordable

Enjoy the benefits of a well located property in an attractive rural environment, situated within an easy distance of quality schooling, approximately 6/7 kms north of Cambridge.

• 201 Flume Road, Fencourt district, Cambridge

• 8,897m² of land

• flat contour with scope for a pony or a few animals

• 4 bedroom dwelling; cosy, sheltered and sunny

• open plan kitchen / dining / lounge

Ph Brian Peacocke 021 373 113

• log fire plus HRV heating

• Healthy Homes Certified

• single garage with covered walkway to dwelling

• 2/3 kms from Goodwood Primary School; 5/6 kms to Cambridge High School

• $700,000 and ready to be occupied

TradeMe search # R1423

$700,000 inclusive of GST

TENDER OPEN DAY

Great Location Great Versatility

• 60.1055 hectares subject to final survey

• 670 Fencourt Road and Beer Road, off Victoria Road, Cambridge

• flat to easy rolling contour; some steeper sidlings

• sandy loam & clay loam soils sand pit on property

• currently utilised for finishing lambs but ideal also for dairy support, beef finishing, calf rearing or maize growing

Ph Brian Peacocke 021 373 113

Open Day: Thursday, 25 May 1.00pm 2.30pm

• fertility benefits from Fonterra wastewater irrigation on part of the property

• a good range of older but functional buildings including a 10 aside herringbone farm dairy and large shedding ideal for calf rearing; new heavy duty bridge

• no dwelling but spectacular building sites with panoramic views to Pirongia, Maungatautari and beyond

• excellent primary and secondary schooling options within easy travelling distance

TradeMe search # R1424 Sale by Tender Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 June 2023

021 373 113

An attractive versatile property with access from two separate roads featuring an appealing mix of contour, located in the Fe ncourt district, approx. 7.5 kms north of Cambridge.

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16 85 ha or 40 4 acres in two titles with two access points

Superbly located just a few minutes to Cambridge

Build dream home & run a business or grow whatever you want

AUCTION: To be held on Friday 26 May 2023 at 1 00pm (unless sold prior) at the Cambridge Community Pavilion, Corner of Dick Street and Queen Street, Cambridge (price is + GST if any)

DAY: SUN: 10 30-11 15AM & WED: 12 00-1 00PM

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DIVINE EQUINE

Venture down the tree-lined driveway to this divine equine

escape on 2 11ha

Equine facilities include sand arena, exercise track, assorted shedding and 7 paddocks Solid and warm brick home with heated saltwater pool for fun

DEADLINE SALE: Closes Thursday 1 June 2023 at 4pm at the office of Cambridge Real Estate, 47 Alpha Street, Cambridge (unless sold prior)

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lovely rural views

Low maintenance Brick, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home

Choice of Cambridge or Hamilton Schools

6106m² or 1 5 acres (more or less) perfect for all kids of pets

Great shedding OPEN DAY: SUNDAY: 12.00-12.30PM

OPEN DAY OPEN DAY

1/640 BRUNSKILL ROAD

ONE OF A KIND

Privacy with stunning views 2 12 ha or 5 23 acres

14 5m x 10m shed - will accommodate motor homes etc

Perfect for BnB

Low maintenance gardens with a large orchard and vegetable garden

1.15-1.45PM

129 MAUNGAKAWA ROAD

A SLICE OF NATURE 5030m2 lifestyle property with undeniable wow factor set

amongst its own slice of native bush

$1,630,000

Open-plan kitchen and living areas with stunning views and beautiful sunsets

Private and secure with walking track through bush and fenced paddock

5 kms to town centre, zoned for Goodwood school - a great option for families seeking a country lifestyle

DAY: SUNDAY: 3.15-3.45PM

David Soar Matt Seavill

Situated in the sort after subdivision of Cambridge Park Premium flat section of 863m2 (more or less) Titled and ready to go! Build your dream home right now

Enjoy the benefits of a hard wearing Lockwood design

living areas flow onto north facing deck

of double glazing, 2 heat pumps & gas fire

989m2 (more or less)

DOBBS, Sharley Yolande, (nee Brown) – Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, 8th May 2023. Aged 70 years. Much loved wife to Trevor for 50 years. Loved mother & mother-in-law to Ronald, Caroline & Shayne, and Kellie & Wayne. Dearly adored nana to Callum, Etham, Jesse, Libby, Zoey, Ollie, and Chelsea. Special thanks to Hospice Waikato Staff for the wonderful care shown to Sharley over the past three months. At Sharley's request a private farewell has taken place. All communications to the Dobbs Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.

HERBERT, Joan Harriet, (nee Roberts) – Peacefully slipped away with family at her side at Resthaven Cambridge on Thursday, 11th May 2023. Aged 92 years. Adored and devoted wife of the late Des. Much loved mother and motherin-law to Irene & Mike, and Philip & Heather. Cherished mamma to Karin, Michelle & Dan, Anna & Scott, Jennifer & Josh, Aaron & Coralee and to all her great grandchildren. The service for Joan has been held. All communications to the Herbert Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.

KOSKELA, Penelope

“Penny” Jane – Passed away peacefully at Ultimate Care Oakdale Resthome Cambridge on the 9th May 2023 aged 84 years. Much loved wife of Wayne for 56 years. Special thanks to all Oakdale staff and carers for their loving care of Penny. A service to celebrate Penny’s life will be held in the Kowhai Room, Raleigh Street Christian Centre, 24 Raleigh Street, Leamington, Cambridge on Thursday 18th May at 1:30pm.

O'BRIEN, John Patrick, Reg No: E40231, Staff Sergeant, Royal NZ Corps of Transport – Aged 79 years. Passed away at home. Loved by all those that new him. A graveside memorial service will be held for John at the Hautapu RSA Cemetery, Victoria Street, Cambridge, on Thursday, 18th May 2023, at 11.00 a.m. All communications to the O’Brien Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.

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HAY/LUCERNE for sale. Original square bales 26kg average. $27 inc GST. Must pick up from Cambridge. Tel 021 952 004.

OWNER going overseas, everything must go - furniture, inside and out, potted trees, general household items. Saturday 20 May. 18 Cotter Place. Cambridge. 8am to 4pm.

Cambridge Community Board Rural Tour 2023

The annual Cambridge Community Board Rural Tour kicks off later this month. We will be visiting our rural halls in our area and invite rural residents to join us to discuss what affects you as rural ratepayers.

Rural representatives, Mike Montgomerie and Andrew Myers, along with the board chair, Jo Davies-Colley, will be present. The Mayor or Deputy Mayor will also join us! Come along and grab a hot drink on the dates as below:

Saturday 20 May

1pm Kaipaki Hall

2pm Monavale Hall

3pm Fencourt Hall

4pm Te Miro Hall

Saturday 27 May

1pm Roto-o-rangi Hall

2pm Maungatautari Hall

3pm Horahora Hall

4pm Whitehall Settlers Hall

For more information contact the community board CBCommunityBoard@waipadc.govt.nz

Family Notices

0005 or email janine@goodlocal.nz

PRACTICE NURSES

– FULL TIME & CASUAL

We seek fully qualified RNs or ENs to join the team at our large Te Awamutu GP practice. Our busy practice provides quality family medicine as well as urgent care in our Casualty drop-in clinic. We are Cornerstone accredited and have a supportive and collegial workplace.

Both full time and casual roles are available. Work includes treatment of both urgent and long term chronic conditions. If you have relevant experience and want to be part of a dedicated team delivering quality healthcare, then we’d like to hear from you. Hours and remuneration are dependent on experience.

To apply, email your covering letter and CV to the Nurse Team Leader, Janet Johnson. Janet@tamc.co.nz

WAIPA DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING NOTICES

Pursuant to Section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 notice is hereby given that:

The following meetings will be held in May 2023 –

Qualified Mechanic Required

• Clean driver’s licence.

• WOF certification is a plus.

• Good communication skills.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Sound mechanical aptitude and experience.

• Legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

• Must live in Cambridge or within 10 kms

Competitive hourly rate based on experience. Opportunity to earn more as an AA Contractor after hours.

Modern workshop with up-to-date equipment and diagnostic tools.

Send your CV by email to the address below.

The following meetings will be held in June 2023 –

Lake Street Auto Services Ltd

Phone: 07 827 3880

Email: office@lakestauto.co.nz

Closing Date 7 June

CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Examination Centre Manager

Cambridge High School are seeking an Examination Centre Manager to run the NCEA and NZ Scholarship examinations in 2023.

The smooth and successful running of an exam centre is important for all students participating in these examinations.

The position requires you to complete an online training programme and attend a one-day training session with NZQA in August. The position requires you to complete a number of administrative tasks to plan and prepare for the exams. You must be available to work for the entire exam period (Monday 6 November to Thursday 30 November).

A high level of organisational skills with great attention to detail, strength in following processes precisely, confidence leading people of all ages, proficiency in using a computer and learning to use new computer programmes are essential qualities for this role. Please send your CV and cover letter to: vacancy@camhigh.school.nz Applications close Monday 29 May. For further information, please email: jbh@camhigh.school.nz

Please visit the Council website for all meeting information. Electronic copies of Council agendas are available on the Waip-a District Council website prior to meetings.

Garry Dyet Chief Executive

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Robust, easy to use lawn mower with four cutting blades that delivers a superior cut and nish.

LC419A Petrol Lawn Mower

Husqvarna

A high performance lawn mower with alloy cutting deck for durability, powerful engine and four-blade cutting system for a top-class cutting result.

LC419SP Petrol Lawn Mower

Husqvarna

An easy to operate lawn mower with rear-wheel drive and a durable alloy cutting deck for long life and e cient fourblade cutting system.

P LC19AP Petrol Lawn Mower

A commercial quality lawn mower with a large alloy cutting deck, powerful 4-stroke engine and four cutting blades for a superior cut and nish.

TR348 Tiller

A light-weight, compact and easy to use tiller with great manoeuvrability. Equipped with a high-quality transmission, Heli coiled tines and a 48 cm working width it o ers both excellent performance and durability.