Te Awamutu News | June 15, 2023

Haere rā Aunty Barb

Barbara Tane, nee Coombe — June 2, 1947 - June 4, 2023

By Jeremy Smith

Barbara Tane’s father, who worked until he was 82, used to say, “... don’t expect something for nothing, you’ve got to earn your bread and butter…”

Words Barbara later stated had a profound impact on shaping her own life-long work ethic.

Still working at 76 - the driving force behind everything she did was love and care for others.

Affectionately known as “Aunty Barb”, the beloved Te Awamutu and Kihikihi stalwart died while visiting family in Mount Maunganui on Sunday, June 4.

Family and friends gathered to honour her life at Te Kuiti’s Te Tokanganui a Noho wharenui last week.

A mother of two, grandmother of six, and great-grandmother of four, Barbara was a woman passionate about her work and her community.

She especially loved her family. Affiliating to Ngāti Maniapoto and Ngāti Ngutu through her mother, Barbara grew up understanding Te Reo Māori.

Her father was Pākehā, her mother a fluent Te Reo speaker – and it also became Barbara’s passion.

A treasured member of Te Awamutu Māori Women’s Welfare League, Barbara was a senior occupational therapist aid at Tokanui Hospital for 26 years before it closed, then worked for the Richmond Fellowship, a mental health organisation, before joining Life Unlimited Charitable Trust, now Your Way | Kia Roha, in

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Hamilton 23 years ago.

Sometimes, she’d visit clients in the evening, providing advice, support, and information about available services. She was involved in setting up Ngā Mara Ātea, Seeds That Grow, a maraebased cultural day programme at Kirikiriroa Marae.

More recently, Barbara was responsible for delivering Māori disability information advisory services funded by Whaikaha, the Ministry of Disabled People. She also carried out Māori needs assessments for Disability Support Link.

In his tribute to her, Barbara’s grandson Jayden Tane spoke of how much she meant to the family.

“She’d drop anything, anytime, for us kids.

“Nanna taught us many lessonsmost importantly to work hard, be kind and be proud of who we are. Her values have influenced many of us.”

“Nanna Barb”, as she was known to all his friends, certainly walked that talk he said.

Jayden said one of the greatest taonga - or treasures - Barbara left for them to aspire to is a love of generosity.

“Nanna was so giving - and generosity was something she got so much joy out of.

“Yet, she never expected anything in return.

“One of the strongest women I know, she was kind and beautiful. For such a small lady, she didn’t care who you were - if you deserved a telling off, you got it.”

A final whakatauki he shared perfectly summed up how Barbara

lived life, he said.

“Nau te rourou nāku te rourou ka ora te manuhiri.”

“What is yours is mine, if you share, the visitors will be looked after - everybody contributes.”

Your Way | Kia Roha chief executive Megan Thomas said Barb loved to sing, was always a strong lead in waiata and was the kaikarangacaller - of many people onto the marae, or to Kia Roha.

“Barb was central to the Hamilton office for so many years. She was always so welcoming, never sat still and was always out and about in the community. The team will feel a real gap without her.”

In a Life Unlimited profile on her, Barbara said her work gave her an unwavering passion. Her final words were, “I love what I do, and I love supporting people… that’s what gets me out of bed in the morning.”

The lives of the many people Barbara impacted through that work - and who she reached with her infectious love of lifeare richer for that passion.

Barbara Tane with her great granddaughter, Mila.

Letters…

Memorial park

On behalf of the next of kin, the number one stakeholders of our one of a kind Memorial Park and also as one of many ‘Friends of Memorial Park’, I wish to thank The News. Your June 1 front page brought hope to people of Waipā who continue to respect and honour our fallen of WW2.

At a mayoral candidates meeting last year, a near unanimous public vote confirmed a desire that the park’s lake remain as it is. Hundreds of submissions had also indicated this. I’m sure this view is reflected across Waipā.

A book handed out at that meeting teaching about our symbolic and artistic memorial was inspired by a woman crying over council plans to desecrate it.

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Passion rewarded

By Jeremy Smith

A lifetime spent seeking to empower Aotearoa’s next generation through mentoring has seen Te Awamutu-born Ann Dunphy recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list.

A former Te Awamutu College dux, Ann was made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for her services to youth and education.

“It was an amazing surprise, but the recognition wasn’t just about me. The way I see it, mentorship is about being a team, so this acknowledges the work so many others are doing too.”

College dux in 1960, Ann’s brother Clem also received the accolade in 1956.

Shifting to Auckland after college, Ann told The News she regularly reflects on her time in Te Awamutu.

In March, she and a group of fellow former college classmates had a reunion.

Tutoring Education Scheme (MATES), focussed on addressing the fact many disadvantaged teenagers in New Zealand underachieve educationally.

Since 1999, Ann’s been a University of Auckland lecturer at the School of Teaching, Learning and Development.

“I knew mentoring could really make a difference in connecting to the good will and care in the community,” she said of the trust’s early days.

“Mentoring itself isn’t new, it’s something we humans have always done intuitively - but the whole idea of structured programmes was less common.

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At least a full page could be written on the ‘Public Spirited’ donation made by the Yarndley Family of an area with as of then, ‘Majestic Pines and a row of old Oak Trees’ that inspired the idea of a park for our District WW2 Memorial. That noble Picnic Playground is also at risk of being re-purposed with council misrepresenting it with signs and website material as a ‘Dog Park’ that is ‘North of Memorial Park’. We must strive to maintain the Memorial Park’s integrity as should be done with any regular memorial. Its aim is to recognise and remember in a place of tranquil peace, expertly designed to ease the grief of the next of kin. Thus the Sunken Cross and its Sunken Gardens, an historic ‘Mural depicting United Ways of Life’, stone and water features and seats for contemplation beside a Memorial Boating Lake in a park that is itself a sunken garden in a flood plain of the Mangaohoi Stream.

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This year, the classmates are each turning 80.

After Te Awamutu, Ann was at Auckland University on a teaching studentship from 19611964.

Her first teaching job was in the Bay of Plenty, she worked at Ōtara’s Hillary College and was Tangaroa College deputy principal.

She became Penrose High School principal in 1986.

Trialling mentoring and guidance schemes at both Tangaroa College and Penrose High School, Ann co-founded the Auckland Youth Mentoring Association - now the Youth Mentoring Network - with former colleague, Tangaroa College principal Jim Peters, in 2000.

She chairs the Youth Mentoring Network charitable trust, delivering advice and services to providers running mentoring programmes. Workshops are held nationwide.

“Some young people are fortunate they’ve got natural mentors,” she said.

“But lots, through no fault of their own, don’t have enough connections to help them maximise their potential.”

Instrumental in the publication of The Guide to Effective and Safe Practice in Youth Mentoring, Ann was a Great Potentials Foundation trustee from 2008 through 2013.

There, she led the Junior Mentoring and

“I thought, let’s not reinvent the wheel - let’s establish a network through which people can connect as efficiently as possible.”

Ann’s passion for mentoring is unwavering.

“I’m really keen to highlight that there’s so much scope too - be it formal or informal, mentorship really adds to human happiness and community cohesion.

“And, our young people being able to tap into the experience of caring adults who are there for them is invaluable.”

Asked where that passion came from, Ann’s under no illusions - her father, John Elliott.

“What’s wonderful about mentorship is that it’s intergenerational,” she said.

During Ann’s last two years in Te Awamutu, her father was Pukeatua School principal.

Ann loved those years and poignantly, in the education sector, sees him as one of her own early mentors.

She said it was fun being able to let her family know about her King’s Birthday recognition. She sent the Governor General’s letter to both of her sons, Chris in Melbourne and Mike in Dubai.

“When I was in high school, it would’ve been out of the question to think of being principal of a co-ed high school.

“I’m very conscious of how fortunate I am, so I’m driven to do all in my power to see others reaching their full potential.”

Cul-de-sacs for Kihikihi option

Six Kihikihi streets may be turned into culde-sacs as part of the new $7.2 million walking and cycleway path planned for the town. Waipā District Council has opened formal consultation on a specific proposal to turn parts of Bryce, Grey and Moule streets, Rolleston Street south, Hall Street north and Whitaker Street north into no exit streets. People will still be able to access the streets from both ends by foot, bike, scooter or mobility devices but vehicles will only be able

to enter from one end.

Transportation manager Bryan Hudson said council is now seeking specific feedback on the cul-de-sac proposals.

“We shared plans for the new pathway running down Rolleston, Whitmore and Oliver Streets in March and we’ve generally had a lot of support for what’s planned. Based on what people said, we have made some changes to what was originally proposed, including adding in an additional bus stop

on Whitmore Street, providing more roadside parking and taking measures to slow traffic on Whitmore Street,” Hudson said.

“We’re now asking for comment on these very specific proposals around cul-de-sacs. From a safety perspective, cul-de-sacs are critical because they will reduce the number of intersections on Rolleston and Whitmore streets that path users have to cross. That’s really important, particularly for kids going to and from school.”

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Football aspirations

The future of Waipā, and Waikato, football is likely already safe in the hands of Liam Weston - and they’re about to get safer. In his fourth year as a referee, Liam, 17, - who has already overseen games in both his hometown of Cambridge and Te Awamutu - will attend the 2023 KEEPUP Kanga Cup in Canberra early next month.

Transport priorities

Resilience and climate change are top of the list the Waikato Regional Transport Committee will seek to address through its next 10-year land transport plan. These issues are closely followed by safety, access and mobility, and growth and economic development, the committee decided this week. The plan is broad and must reduce singleoccupancy car use, as well as encourage cycling and walking as transport options.

Public excluded

An Audit and Risk committee workshop on the top risks and risk appetite for Waipā council was held behind closed doors on Monday before the committee meeting proper. A council spokesperson said the different approach was to better reflect the increasing maturity of risk governance discussions. The News has queried the decision to go into public excluded.

Chatbot protocols

Artificial intelligence chatbot platforms may have become popular worldwide, but Waipā District Council is restricting staff access to platforms such as ChatGPT. To protect the council, official email addresses cannot be used; only fictitious ones.

Midwinter swim

The fourth annual Winter Solstice Swim will be held at 8.30am on Sunday at the Lake Karāpiro boat ramp. Forty people participated last year and organiser Tash Couzner is expecting more this year, weather permitting. Post swim, participants can catch up for a warm drink at the Podium café.

Tee-riffic golf club neighbours

By Jeremy Smith

Scott Meiklejohn reckons it’s pretty neat being Fieldays’ closest neighbour.

The back fence of Tīeke Golf Estate, where Meiklejohn is general manager, borders the Mystery Creek site of Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event.

So, he and the golf club’s members get an almost front row seat each year.

Running until Saturday, today –Thursday – is the second day of the

four-day event, which returned to June dates after being held in late November and early December last year.

In 2022, about 75,000 people attended – down from 132,776 in 2021, generating $675 million in sales revenue.

Scott, who has lived in Waipā for about a year, said it’ll be the first June Fieldays he’s attended.

“I certainly plan to pop in,” he said.

The 950-member Tīeke club, formerly Riverside Golf Club’s

Lochiel course, has a restaurant and bar open to the public during Fieldays.

About 1000 New Zealand and international exhibitors will attend Fieldays this year.

Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce chief executive Shane Walsh said Fieldays’ move back to its usual June calendar dates was a positive.

Having the event at Mystery Creek had an obvious flow on effect in Te Awamutu.

“It’s a very busy time for our

accommodation providers and we usually get an influx of visitors in town too.”

Meanwhile, back on the golf course, when asked if he thinks he’ll sneak in a round in between visiting Fieldays, Scott smiled.

“These days, I don’t really get to play as much golf as you’d think.”

Māori voting starts slowly

Fewer than 50 people – 1.6 per cent of the roll – had voted this week in the Waipā Māori ward election.

Voting to replace Takena Stirling opened a fortnight ago with four candidates – Barney Manaia, Bill Harris, Dale-Maree Morgan and Gaylene Roberts - standing for one seat on the council.

Waipā has 2368 people enrolled on the Māori electoral roll.

Postal votes should be posted no later than June 19 while voting closes on June 23. Voting papers can also be delivered to council offices, the afterhours box at Te Awamutu library and the orange ballet bins at Fresh Choice Te Awamutu, Fresh Choice Leamington and

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The election will be managed independently on council’s behalf by elections.nz and is expected to cost the council between $22,000 - $25,000. Māori wards provide a way for Māori to contribute to decision-making and have representation at council. The successful candidate represents the whole district.

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Tīeke Golf Estate general manager Scott Meiklejohn overlooking Fieldays 2023 at Mystery Creek.

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Shane Walsh Home Time: Another day is over at Fieldays 2023 in Mystery Creek, Waipā.

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Community solutions to bullying

By Jeremy Smith

A meeting called by concerned Te Awamutu College parents amid reports of bullying at the school has highlighted key priorities organisers now say they want addressed.

A written report summarising the points raised at the meeting last week is being prepared for the college board.

Jenni Williams, one of the concerned parents who called the meeting, wants to see initial steps taken to begin resolving the highlighted issues by the start of third term, midway through next month.

There were four key areas of concern raised for consideration - ensuring students’ safety at school, changing or limiting student access to cellphones during school hours, vaping and “hardline” consequences for those caught bullying others, she said.

“I know that’s not easy,” said Williams, a former college student who has children at the school.

“Solving all the issues won’t happen quickly. But, if we begin to see steps being taken by next term, that would be encouraging.”

About 40 people were at last Wednesday evening’s meeting at Te Rahu Hall.

Among them were Te Awamutu College deputy

principal Wayne Carter, board of trustees’ chair Craig Yarndley and other board members, Te Awamutu-Kihikihi ward councillor Marcus Gower and Te Awamutu-Kihikihi Community Board chair Ange Holt, along with board members Sally Whitaker and Jill Taylor.

Taylor chaired the meeting as ideas were put forward by parents and representatives from two community organisations.

Ko Wai Au Trust general manager Georgina Christie - who co-founded the organisation three months ago with her husband Andrewand Kainga Aroha Community House manager Kane Rangitonga discussed how each could offer wrap-around support services to the college.

“Our kids’ safety is most important - everything else flows from that. And, yes, we also mean teacher safety,” Williams said.

“Kudos to Mr Carter, Craig and other board members for coming - and for talking with parents after the meeting.

“This has never been about pointing fingers - let’s work together, support the school and see this resolved.”

Christie told the meeting Ko Wai Au is working with 35 teenagers across Waipā. They advocate for and mentor young people to ensure

Ko Wai Au Trust co-founder and general manager Georgina Christie, left, and rangatahi kaimahi - youth worker , Emma Stockman.

they can easily access training, education and employment opportunities.

As of last week, eight had been transitioned into further opportunities.

She said Ko Wai Au was also willing to work alongside the college in implementing a newly written programme run in schools, specifically for 12-14 year-olds.

The five-week course, held once a week in a marae setting, would be free for the college, she said - up to 20 students every two terms could participate.

“Let’s be leaders in Te Awamutu - and around Aotearoa - regarding fixing this and moving forward.”

Taylor, who has three grandchildren at the college,

said she started a free programme for children aged 10-15 at the beginning of last year.

By December, she said, 35 teenagers were attending.

Based at the Ko Wai Au building on a Tuesday - and adding Wednesdays next term - they’re playing sports, designing murals and holding cooking classes.

Kaianga Aroha Community House manager Kane Rangitonga said staff were happy to help whenever needed.

“This isn’t just the school’s problem. The pathway to working through this will take the college, the community, agencies and organisations and parents and children all rowing together in the same waka.”

Pak ‘n Save Te Awamutu is not among stores trialling body cameras for its staff to combat rising retail crime, a Foodstuffs spokesperson has confirmed.

Amid reports at least one Pak ‘n Save store in Tauranga is using them, The News put several questions to the grocery conglomerate about the rise in crime at its Waipā Pak ‘n Save, New World and Four Square stores.

All Foodstuffs spokesperson Emma Wooster would say was: “I can confirm Pak ‘n Save Te Awamutu is not using body cameras.”

However North Island chief executive, Chris Quin was quoted in other media last week as saying there were an “extremely concerning” 3285 incidents of retail crime reported at Foodstuff stores from February to April this year.

That was compared to 2377 incidents in the same quarter last year - a 38 per cent increase.

Quin also referred to a 36 per cent increase in burglary, assault, robbery and other aggressive, violent and threatening behaviour for this year. He said 36 percent of all crime is undertaken by repeat offenders - and there was a 34 per cent increase in reported repeat offenders.

Shoplifting, meanwhile, was up 57 per cent year on year between February and April with 2541 shoplifting crimes reported. Premium cuts of meat and high-value health and beauty products were among the most targeted items.

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Milking farmers to learn more

By Jeremy Smith

As soon as they were on the farm, these Pirongia School students were ‘racing’ to learn from the industry’s best.

Hosted by reigning Waikato Bay of Plenty FMG Young Farmer of the Year

Emma Poole and her husband Chriswho held the title last year - a group of more than 30 year 6, 7 and 8 students, aged 10-12, had the chance for a handson farm experience day on the property the couple manages - Cloverlea Farms.

Emma and Pirongia School principal Kelly Bicknell met last year when planning the school’s agricultural day - and subsequent discussions gave rise to the launch of the school’s very own young farmers club.

To date, more than 40 students have

joined, and the farm visit consisted of watching some of the 720-cow herd being milked and fed, learning about tractors and tractor safety and putting up an electric fence in a four-by-four metre paddock.

At milking time, there was a particularly entertaining moment.

“I lived on a dairy farm for 10 years and never changed a set of cups as the cows were milked… so Emma and Chris were, of course, keen to see that change,” Kelly told The News.

“So many students at school take an interest in the environment, in animals and in farming in general.

“Late last year in term four, with this in mind, we held our first in school young farmers competition. Teams were challenged with a variety of small agriculture and horticulture tasks.

“We’ll be looking to hold the competition at school again this year, and - with the hope that field trips like this would provide opportunities to learn new things - we thought it might also help the students prepare for the competition again.

Kelly said the young farmers event at school complements the school’s annual agricultural day.

“I think the students really enjoyed the opportunity to get outside into some fresh air with the gumboots on and have some hands-on experiences.”

Meanwhile, Emma - a Te Kawa West Young Farmers Club member - heads to the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final in Timaru early next month.

Her brother, Tim Dangen, won last year’s grand final.

It’s back to the future for Menzshed

By Jeremy Smith

An opportunity to look back has shored up Te Awamutu Community Menzshed members’ resolve as they now look forward to the future.

That was the word following a luncheon at the shed last week during which Bob Antram shared the origins of the Menzshed in Te Awamutu with a gathered group.

It started 11 years ago - in 2012 – and a Menzshed trust was formed two years later.

Bob, who joined 18 months after it began, was the first trust chairman.

President Richard Cato told The News following the lunch he considers it a privilege to be involved in stewarding the Menzshed, which has about 40

members.

The sacrifices and investments made on many fronts by many people were the reason the Menzshed is what it is today, he said.

“It makes me feel proud to be part of an organisation now that, in the past, somebody has looked forward to providing for and investing in.”

Colin Hall, friends with John and Ann Perry, had a dream to establish a Menzshed in Te Awamutu after hearing about what was happening in the Menzshed network in Australia.

Bob said the Te Awamutu Community Menzshed owes a particular debt of gratitude to those three.

There are a myriad others who have played key roles in helping see the Menzshed become what it is.

“Though, the Perry and Hall families are to be

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particularly congratulated for the many ways in which they’ve been so generous towards the work of the Menzshed over the years.”

With Men’s Health Week running until Sunday, Richard said one of the key benefits he sees which comes from being part of the group - aside from the various projects they undertake - is the sense of camaraderie Menzshed provides.

“Life can be quite lonely for men at times. I see Menzshed as a place where men can come to break down any sense of barriers or isolation. We are a community.

“And speaking of community, we have to say thank you to Te Awamutu. As we reflect on 11 years, so many in town have shown us generosity. We’re grateful.”

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Bob Antram sharing some history with gathered Te Awamutu Community Menzshed members last week.

ON SHAKY GROUND

Field work preparation

By Janine Krippner

It’s Saturday night and I am working. Sitting here with my laptop and music playing through headphones while my housemates rightfully relax with a movie, I am preparing for my trip to the Canary Islands next week where I will be working in a disaster zone.

The destination is part of the Cumbre Vieja volcanic ridge on the island of La Palma, where intensely hot, powerful lava flows erupted from a new volcanic vent and covered a populated area.

Tonight, I am creating a digital map consisting of layers that show details of the lava flow field that covered about 12 square kilometres, and satellite images showing the buildings that were damaged. Well, showing the partial buildings remaining

around the edges of the lava flow. With around 1,300 homes destroyed, many of these are buried below solid rock that averages 12 metre thick, reaching a maximum thickness of 70 metres, and therefore are not visible. When I am in the field this work will assist me in accurately locating where I am, and I can tag important information and observations using GPS into one neat package. It will also give us a bird’s eye view of the top of the lava flow and buildings that tower around us. This provides important context to what we are seeing on the ground.

With special permission, I will be working around the edges of the lava flow, examining the damage it has caused with the hope of gaining insight into how future eruptions will wreak

God’s Super-power

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I recently wrote a column on the Auckland Volcanic Field; this eruption is a good example of what an eruption in our most populated city could look like.

This is a sensitive area to enter. While lava flows are incredible to work on, this was a once thriving neighbourhood full of families, friends, children. It deserves respect and compassion. With little notice, around 8000 people evacuated as the volcano roared to life for 85 days, the loud eruption an overbearing presence as people waited to hear if their homes and businesses were still standing.

This is also a hazardous area. The solid lava is very glassy and sharp, it will still be very hot, it is riddled with tubes and areas that could collapse, and some areas around the flow contain deadly levels of gas that are still seeping out of the volcanic ground. None of this is taken lightly, safety is always the priority.

Why am I doing this work? Because when a volcano erupts in a populated area people naturally want as much information as they can get. The information I collect in the field with my colleagues will be compared to data acquired by satellites in space during the eruption to see what we can accurately identify remotely, as well as making comparisons to the properties of the lava flow as it progressed. It’s not as simple as ‘if the lava touches your house, it’s gone.’ Each study like this is one piece in the global puzzle that is understanding volcanoes, their eruptions, how they impact areas, and how we can help people prepare and respond.

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We recently celebrated Pentecost in our church. Pentecost is often described as the birthday of the church as it was on that day that the presence of God was made known to many hundreds of people gathered for an outdoor festival. Something like a wind began to blow among the people, then what seemed like flames began to appear and dance above the heads of those who had hung around with Jesus when he was alive. And then, most surprisingly, the people who had gathered for the festival from many places and cultures and with different languages, began to hear this phenomenon being explained in their own languages. In that way, God made his intention clear; that his offer of forgiveness, freedom and love; his offer of belonging, was for all people of every nation. As the crowd began to respond to what they were hearing, they worshipped the God who was being made known to them - and the Christian church was born.

Last Sunday we marked another remarkable day in the life of the church. Christians are very clear that we worship and pray to One God. But the amazing (and very confusing) thing is that we also believe that this one God is three separate persons who we call The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. It is far too difficult to try to tease this complicated concept apart in this short column so I won’t try. For me the most important point of this belief is that God (three-in-one) is also community through and between whom love flows constantly. We humans are created out of that overflowing love. Indeed, all of creation is made to show and share God’s love.

I don’t usually write about theological ideas in this column, wanting instead to connect with the events and stories in our community through the lens of faith. But as I read the list of police activities in last week’s paper, I thought how desperately our community needs to know about and experience God’s love for them. I speak to many people who want to know that they are special, or to discover the purpose for which they are on the planet. I speak to others who know they are cynical, or know they are not living the way they really want to but feel trapped by their past or their outlook or feel their life is a hopeless mess that they cannot change.

I believe there is a simple thing that can make a huge difference. Every one of us is made in the image of God. That means we all carry the capacity to love hugely. If you can trust in that capacity within you, instead of being sarcastic to a work mate, you

Briefs…

Consents delayed

Thirty resource consent applications were not processed at Waipā District Council within the statutory timeframes. Staff vacancies and capacity constraints along with complexities and specific issues led to the delays.

Official information

Waipā District Council received 283 Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act requests from October through to April with three responses not met on target. One of those was declined under the act because of legal privilege while another met the timeframe but there was a delay in a staff member sending it back.

could imagine how you could make their day better. Maybe this sounds Polly-Anna-ish to you, but I guarantee you’ll be amazed at what happens if you try. God tells us in the Bible “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy— think about such things.” That’s why this works, because when we follow God’s wisdom, God’s love is like a super-power – making our tiny efforts much more effective. Give love a go! Try living each day being curious about other people. Learn to listen to them, ask questions about how they are, what they need. Rather than being grumpy about their attitudes which to you are obviously wrong, find out what leads them to their stance.

The other request should not have been logged under the act.

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Two legal proceedings against Waipā District Council are currently before the courts. The claims seek damages of more than $2.5 million and $1 million respectively.

Project delivery

Waipā council has 162 budgeted projects underway with a total spend of $71.8 million – 55 per cent of the budget. A further $55.5 million is yet to be spent and is likely to go into the 202324 financial year starting July 1. Another $3.4 million – 2.6 per cent of the budget – is yet to be committed.

Revamped Post Office finally delivered

Another milestone in the history and progress of Te Awamutu was reached when, in the presence of about 800 people, the new Te Awamutu Post Office was officially opened by the district’s MP, Walter Broadfoot. The building had been reconstructed and remodelled at a cost of £1400. The ceremony took place on the steps of the new building where Mr Aldridge, chief postmaster, thanked the people of Te Awamutu for the way they had borne the inconvenience caused by the rebuilding.

Mr Broadfoot, in declaring the post office officially open, congratulated the architect and the contractors on their job, which had resulted in more comfortable conditions for the staff and better service for the public.

The new building was of brick and modern in design. At the entrance six tiled steps led to a vestibule with a private box lobby and posting boxes. At the southern end of the office was the Savings Bank and Money Order office, and opening from this were the postmaster’s office and typists’ room. The mail room was particularly spacious and allowed much more efficient dispatch of mail. The postmaster’s old room has been converted into the operations room and the old telephone exchange building was now a power room, faultmen’s office and battery room. The automatic telephone exchange system had not been installed as the numerous party lines in the Te Awamutu district still necessitated the use of the manual type of exchange. Heating came from a steam plant in the basement. Large steel-framed windows provided natural lighting and ventilation. Electric lighting had also been installed. Throughout the building

A Snip in Time

the decorations were artistic and the exterior adornments formed a fine architectural asset to the town.

The Kihikihi Public School, which had been built 56 years previously, was destroyed by fire. The flames already had a strong hold when the fire was discovered at about 8.30pm. No water supply was available and nothing could be done to save the building from total destruction. The school was to have been demolished when the new consolidated school under construction at Te Awamutu was established. All records relating to the history of the school were destroyed and plans to celebrate its anniversary the following year went up in smoke too.

Ōhaupō’s facial eczema committee, part of the Farmer’s Union, was to be disbanded as it was serving no good purpose. Instead, it was giving extreme and harmful publicity to the problem, which was detrimentally affecting sheep prices. Butchers reported that only 25 per cent of normal mutton consumption was taking place.

A severe thunderstorm on Pirongia Heights marooned Rudall Hayward and his staff, who were photographing important scenes from the film ‘Rewi’s Last Stand’. The film crew was forced to remain there until midnight. The downpour was unexpected and difficulty was experienced in getting the delicate sound and camera apparatus under cover. In the rush to save the instruments, the sound engineer, Mr Baxendale, injured his foot.

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Matthews off to Canada

Waipā Networks Trust chair Sarah Matthews is heading to Canada on an overseas manager exchange programme.

Matthews, who was finance manager at Waipā District Council until July 2021 and is now group manager Finance and Environment at Taupō District Council, is one of four to win a place on the Taituarā programme.

The others are Anne Blakeway of Tauranga, Dennise Elers (Central Hawke’s Bay) and Libby O’Brien (Taupō).

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The exchange programme provides local government managers with an opportunity to focus on their management development and career in local government through a short exchange with a partner manager in another country. This is the second award Matthews has won from Taituarā – she won the ‘Emerging Financial Manager’ award two years ago. She credits the sector for

her leadership style and is passionate about making a difference in the community. Outside of work she lives in Te Awamutu and is mother to a blended family of five children.

Matthews became the first woman to lead the Waipā Networks Trust after she topped the poll in the trust elections. She had been its secretary/treasurer for more than a decade.

The reconstructed Post Office opened in 1938.

Sarah Matthews

Outstanding performances from students

Morag Carter says the bar has been set high by the cast and crew of Te Awamutu College’s The Addams Family – School Edition.

The show in the school hall ran from Wednesday to Saturday and featured a host of outstanding performances.

“I’ve told the company that they’ve set the bar really high and are leaving a legacy of excellence that will be a challenge to reach,” Carter, head of Drama at the

Fruitful winter

college, told The News this week.

“For many of the students involved in the production this was their first experience of a high school production process, and for some this will be their only experience.

“The general consensus from all involved is that it was worth it. Many of the students talked about how grateful they are to have been part of the production, others reflected on the friendships they have made, and most of them talked about having had fun

with Jan Bilton

during the process.”

She paid tribute to the work of stage manager Laura Purves, staff who organised front of house, and “my collaborators” Bob Hollinshead with the band and Teupoko Natua with choreography.

“I have never had such a cohesive student team, who were able to run backstage smoothly and effectively. It wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our professional mentors and

the parents who stepped in to lend a hand. Theatre is truly a team effort with every contribution being vital to the overall success.”

Roy Pilott reviewed the opening night and described the performance of Isabelle Cook as Morticia as nothing short of brilliant.

Nearly 1000 tickets were sold with some seeing the show more than once. See the review at teawamutunews.nz

You have to hand it to Mother Nature. It may be cold and miserable outside, but she fronts up with colourful fresh fruit that is packed with the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to help ward off winter illnesses.

Kiwifruit, citrus and tamarillos are chockful of vitamin C as well as other nutrients, and of course we have apples and pears for cheerful chomping.

These delights are great snacks and they contribute to the ‘five plus a day’ servings of fruit and veg mantra promoted by health professionals. They also add interest to meals.

Kiwifruit is a refreshing accompaniment to curries. With chopped mint it’s perfect with roast lamb and with chillies it packs a punch with seafood and grills.

Sliced orange gives seafood dishes a lift and the juice makes a tasty glaze for poultry, a great drizzle for steamed greens and adds fab flavour to hummus. The grated peel adds depth to savoury sauces.

And where would we be without lemons? Chop them, freeze them, then add to your gin or sauces. Add a dash of juice and peel to risottos or mix the juice with melted butter to enhance fish, or halve and grill with pork or poultry.

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2 tablespoons olive oil

1 each: medium onion, carrot, garlic clove, diced

1 tablespoon grated root ginger

1/2 teaspoon each: ground cinnamon, coriander, turmeric, grated orange rind, grated lemon rind

1 cup long grain rice and 3 cups chicken stock

1/2 cup each: currants, sultanas, quartered dried apricots, peeled and diced orange, roasted unsalted cashew nuts

2 cups sliced, cooked chicken

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy, non-stick frying pan. Add the onion, carrot and seasonings. Stir well. Cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes.

Add the rice to the pan, stirring to ensure all the grains are coated with oil. Cook for 1 minute.

Heat the stock in the microwave, until boiling. Add to the rice with the dried fruits and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the rice is cooked.

Add the diced orange, cashew nuts and chicken and heat through. Excellent garnished with mint leaves. Serves 4.

ZINGY THAI-STYLE KIWIFRUIT RELISH

For extra zing, leave the seeds in the chillies. Best enjoyed within 3 hours of preparation.

4 green kiwifruit, peeled and diced

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

4-5cm knob root ginger, peeled and diced

4 green chillies, seeded and diced pinch brown sugar

1/2 cup each: mint leaves, coriander leaves and stalks, finely chopped Place the kiwifruit in a bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Serve with grilled meats or seafood. Serves 4.

SUMAC CHICKEN, PEAR & POTATO TRAYBAKE

Sumac is a slightly astringent, lemon-flavoured reddish-purple berry which is finely crushed.

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon each: sumac, oregano

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 lemon cut into 4 wedges

4 large skinned and boned chicken thighs

4 medium potatoes, cut into 2cm rounds

3 firm but ripe pears, quartered, peeled and cored

8 x 3cm broccoli florets

Extra olive oil

1/4 cup chopped parsley

Preheat the oven to fan-forced 200°C. Lightly oil a large roasting pan.

Combine the olive oil, sumac, oregano, garlic and the juice of 1 lemon wedge. Brush over the chicken and place in the oven pan.

Place the potato slices evenly on a microwave-proof plate. Cover with damp paper towels. Microwave for 3 minutes. Pat dry and add to the pan with the pear wedges. Brush with the remaining sumac mixture. Bake for 20 minutes. Turn the potato and pears over.

Meanwhile, toss the broccoli florets in a little olive oil. Add to the pan and continue roasting for 15 minutes or until cooked. Scatter with the parsley and serve. Serves 4.

Zingy thai-style kiwifruit relish

Sumac chicken, pear & potato traybake

Isabelle Cook, who played Morticia, was outstanding on opening night. Photo Lyndon Katene.

Meet Te Awamutu College’s Addams family. Photo Lyndon Katene.

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Consultation On Draft Waipā District Public Places Bylaw

Waipa District Council is reviewing its existing Public Places Bylaw. From 16 June 2023, Council is seeking feedback on its draft Bylaw.

The Statement of Proposal for the draft Public Places Bylaw, and submission forms are available:

• Online at: www.waipadc.govt.nz/publicplacesreview

• In person at: Council offices and libraries in Te Awamutu and Cambridge

• By phone: 0800 WAIPA DC (924 723) and requesting a copy.

Anyone may make a submission on the content of the draft Bylaw.

Submissions must be received by 11.59pm on 16 July 2023. Submissions can be sent to Waipa District Council, Freepost 167662 (no stamp necessary), Attn: Public Places Review, 101 Bank Street (Private Bag 2402), Te Awamutu 3840 or emailed to submissions@waipadc.govt.nz (subject: Public Places Review).

If you make a submission, you can ask to present it in person to the Council. Submissions are expected to be heard in early September 2023 in Te Awamutu. If you do wish to present your submission in person, please make this clear in your submission.

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STEVENSON, Trevor John – Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 10th June 2023. Aged 71 years. Loved husband of Ana, father of Kerry-Anne, Michaela, Stephanie & Alex. He will be missed by his many grandchildren, extended family and friends. The Tangi for Trevor has been held. All communications to the Stevenson Family, c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 3800.

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L TS248TXD Tractor

Kawasaki FR Series V-Twin - 23.0 hp - 48” Cutting Width

A powerful and comfortable side discharge tractor with sturdy ClearCut™ deck for medium to large-sized gardens.

$9,090 $9,390 rrp