Cambridge’s Goodwood School performs at Te
Oko Horoi Kapa Haka
Festival in the Sir Don Rowlands Event Centre at Lake Karāpiro last week. Kohanga reo, primary and secondary schools from the Cambridge district participated in the annual festival. Photo: Mary Anne Gill. See more pictures on Page 7.
An ongoing dispute between an Ōhaupō lifestyler and a kiwifruit grower has escalated with the grower adding vertical black screens to the year-old six metre high wooden piles in Parallel Road despite claims it is against the Resource Management Act.
The News understands Waipā District Council has issued abatement notices but Kiwifruit Investments Ltd, owned by Parmvir Bains of Cambridge, is forging ahead to protect kiwifruit buds from birds and frosts.
Council Regulatory and Growth group manager Wayne Allan told The News council was aware of the issue and enforcement staff viewed the works last week.
“Council is now seeking urgent legal and planning advice and we will determine any next steps as soon as we receive that advice,” Allan said.
But Nick Jennings, who with his family owns 20ha on Parallel Road and is surrounded on three boundaries by the wooden structures and kiwifruit netting, is furious at the council’s response. He first contacted them last Wednesday (August 30) saying the vertical black netting was going up less than 10 metres from his boundary when the District Plan says it should be more than 25m away.
Bains told The News he had a resource consent which was subject to appeal.
The work he was doing was a permitted activity under the District Plan, he said.
“We are here, we’re not doing anything which is illegal.”
Kiwifruit Investments Ltd applied for a retrospective resource consent last year to establish vertical and horizontal artificial kiwifruit shelters on three sides of the Jennings’ property.
His resource consent application went to
an independent hearing in February before commissioner Alan Withy who granted the consent with conditions.
Bains told the hearing “I had no idea resource consent was needed” when he started building the structures early last year. He had kiwifruit orchards in the Bay of Plenty which did not need resource consents for overhead shelters.
Jennings appealed the decision to the Environment Court saying Withy used a flawed understanding of regulations.
Despite recent mediation, the case is still heading to the court next year. In the interim, The News understands Bains is not permitted to add to the existing structures.
Jennings’ lawyer Phil Lang contacted the council eight days ago telling Consent teams leader Quentin Budd the grower was installing internal partitions to unconsented structures.
“There should be no additions to the
building which is already enormously in excess of the site coverage without consent,” Lang told Budd two days later.
“Their work should be stopped, and the unconsented additions removed so they can seek resource consent.”
Jennings said the work continued as soon as council staff left on Friday and reconvened on Monday.
“I am extremely disappointed with the council’s lack of urgency on this matter considering that the whole development should not be in place.
“It is an absolute disgrace and the circumstances that they are putting in a retrospective resource consent for a development the size of a dozen football fields, and they (the council) don’t think it’s urgent.”
Work was continuing earlier this week when The News went to press.
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In an article on fluoridation published on August 17 in The News the following quote was included the “authors [of the National Toxicology Program (NTP) review] removed the hazard classification of fluoride from the report in March, a move fluoride supporters saw as strengthening the justification for adding fluoride to toothpaste and water as a means of reducing dental cavities”.
What was failed to be mentioned was that the latest NTP report strengthens the case against fluoride. The September 2022 report, showed that there was no safe threshold of fluoride in the water. On page 652 the NTP say “there is no obvious threshold”.
Also, of importance is the fact that the latest draft has been made public after the 2021 update from the Prime Minister’s chief science advisor Professor Dame Juliet Gerrard, meaning that the 2021 update is now out of date. A previous draft of the NTP was commented on in the 2021 update.
Criticisms of the NTP report by the fluoride promotors such as the American Dental Association have been repeatedly repudiated by the NTP stating clearly that the report’s conclusions were very much relevant to fluoridated communities and pointing out that the “highest quality studies showing lower IQs in children were done in ‘optimally’ fluoridated areas”.
It’s time the latest evidence was reviewed and the fluoridation roll out of Cambridge was stopped.
Kane Titchener Te AwamutuIt needs to be said that Te Awamutu News does great reporting, straight stuff! The report that showed that “councillors want
more” is rather disturbing.
Do they really want more or is it the ratepayers’ choice if they want the councillors for longer? With a satisfaction level of 19% I wonder.
Reactions from councillors are interesting, like it is a waste of money having elections every three years (just like no money is wasted now on white elephants…). The elections do not cost a lot of money in regards to what council is already spending.
It’s suggested not enough is being achieved in three years, like first year bedding in, second year to be of effect and the third to win the election. One new councillor mentioned that “council has always supported calls for an extension”, not sure when it was ever mentioned. Another mentioned that a four year period gives time to achieve something, interesting as this councillor has been re-elected a few times, like others.
My argument with that is that at almost every election the same people have been re-elected, so that cannot be the excuse.
Surely with the main/same lot of councillors re-elected they should be able to achieve something.
Although there could be (and often there is) a few new people elected, this does not stop existing councillors to take the newbies under their wing.
And where does is stop? Next time it will be five or six years? Am I the only one thinking that two terms of three years would be enough and no longer?
Bernard Westerbaan
Te Awamutu
Fencourt Hall is in safe hands.
The News recently reported the hall committee was struggling to continue – but 20 people attended this week’s annual meeting.
Graeme Roll and assistants Bas Eikhoudt and Sam Hore will lead a team comprising Grant Calvert, Emma Cooney, Janice Brown, Andrew Cumberpatch, Sarah Casey, Diana Kilbride, Bruce Beer, Craig Pollock, Bob McLocklan and Kath and Chris Dobson.
Outgoing chairman Don Heaslip said the hall was being placed in the new committee’s hands with an “exceptional” bank balance.
Tributes were paid to Don and Heather Heaslip for their long service to the community.
Cambridge police have had a few good catches in the last week that are worthy of a mention.
Last week we received a report of a family harm incident in a vehicle at the south end of Lake Karāpiro.
Police attended and found both people involved. The subsequent investigation saw a Hamilton male arrested for an assault on a person in a family relationship and sexual offending.
He is now before the courts. Soon after, police responded to another family harm incident in Leamington. A male was found to be in breach of an active Police Safety Order in addition to being wanted for four shoplifting offences across the Waikato. He was arrested and is also before the courts.
Next, over the weekend investigations identified a local man for two separate offences. He was arrested and charged with theft from a shop and burglary.
Finally, earlier this week police received multiple calls regarding the driving behaviour of a vehicle heading into Cambridge from State Highway 1.
This enabled us to stop it and speak with the driver, who returned a positive result for excess breath alcohol. She will be appearing before the courts. The calls to police almost certainly prevented a crash.
This week I wanted to talk a little about mental health. Mental Health Awareness Week is approaching, happening on September 18 -24. Police are regularly involved with people in mental health crisis.
Most often, their disordered behaviour is reported by family, friends or associates rather than the person themselves. The person may however ask for help directly.
If you believe a family member, friend or employee is experiencing delusions, is a threat to themselves or others, or you otherwise have concerns about their mental health, it is important that you seek help and highlight this behaviour.
It is sometimes unsafe to try and handle the situation by yourself. Reaching out for help has the benefit of mobilising support for the person involved, helping build a record of the pattern of their illness and behaviour and allowing a risk assessment around all involved.
For urgent assistance, if the person is in crisis, call 111. Alternatively contact crisis team on 0800 50 50 50. You or the person themselves can phone or text 1737 to speak to a trained counsellor 24/7.
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As predicted by The News last week, Waipā District Council has announced increased rents for tenants in pensioner houses. The council went behind closed doors to discuss the rises last week and told The News it would not reveal them until tenants were told. Weekly rent rises range from $13 to $30.
A series of Friday Family Fun nights start at Waipā District Libraries tomorrow and will run throughout September to mark literacy month.
Sandra Kelly of Cambridge won a prize package from Ryman Villages for suggesting the company’s new village should be named after racehorse breeder Sir Patrick Hogan. Ryman and The News combined to run a poll with more than 90 per cent of all respondents suggesting Sir Patrick. See: Remembering Hugo, and Patrick, page 15.
Cambridge High School student Tansy Clarke has led a fundraising effort which resulted in $400 being donated to Safer Cambridge – which oversees community patrols and Neighbourhood Support. She worked with Tivoli Theatre to attract viewers to a screening of the Barbie movie where a portion of the ticket sales were earmarked for a donation.
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Website statistics for Cambridge News online last month showed more than 20 per cent of all visitors went straight to our home page. The most popular story was meeting the new residents at Patrick Hogan Retirement Village, our News in Brief came in third following by Damn the clams and Steampunk rocks into town.
The Ministry for Primary Industries has been criticised for its response to the golden clam incursion into the Waikato River at Lake Karāpiro.
In a report released last week by Parliament’s Environment committee, it has recommended that government gives “urgent consideration” to developing a national surveillance system and increase the resources devoted to management and control of golden clams.
And in a response similar to a report in The News’ in June, they have criticised MPI’s communication to partners and stakeholders telling the government watch-dog agency to review its decision-making process around eradication as an option.
“The incursion of golden clams in the Waikato River poses a great threat to the environment, the biodiversity of the Waikato River, and critical infrastructure. We are concerned that if this issue is not dealt with urgently, and more resources directed to surveillance and control, the species could spread and pose a significant threat to New Zealand’s
freshwater ecosystems and infrastructure,” the report says.
“We share submitters’ concerns that MPI’s response to the incursion has lacked urgency, that there is no national surveillance strategy, that it appears MPI has prematurely eliminated the option of eradication, and that the ministry’s communication with stakeholders has been suboptimal.”
Stakeholders told the committee they sensed a “lack of haste” by MPI comparing it to the immediate mycoplasma bovis outbreak and saying if it had affected New Zealand’s primary industries, rather than biosecurity and infrastructure, there would have been a more urgent response to the issue.
The report goes on to say the committee “expressed concern” to MPI that local MP Louise Upston and senior officials at Waipā and Waikato regional councils were not alerted until the day MPI informed the public.
“The siloed approach that MPI has taken during this process fails to take advantage of the collaborative relationship
that had previously been established between the river partners.
“We encourage MPI to take steps to improve its communication to stakeholders to ensure that all stakeholders are up to
date with the developing situation in the Waikato River.
“Implementing an effective communications process will prevent future delays and improve the trust that river partners have in
,MPI’s response. We consider that there needs to be a timeline to urgently develop a plan to manage events occurring on Lake Karāpiro because of the potential for users to spread golden clams,” the report says.
St John’s Anglican Parish in Te Awamutu has confirmed an “awfully difficult” decision.
The News revealed last month that historic stained-glass windows at both of Waikato’s only category one historic buildings – part of the Te Awamutu parish – need an urgent refurbishment estimated to cost nearly $150,000.
Work is required on windows at both Old St John’s Church in Te Awamutu and St Paul‘s Church at Rangiaowhia.
Now, the window at St Paul‘s at Rangiaowhia – described as
“critical” by an expert about a year ago when quotes for the work were last sought - will be removed and replaced with a plastic replica. That will prevent further deterioration until a plan is finalised to fund the refurbishment of the original window.
Figures presented about 12 months ago suggested refurbishing the St Paul’s window would cost $60,000 the Old St John’s window $40,000.
But funding remains an obstacle because while there are organisations which fund work on historic buildings, many won’t fund active churches – which both Old St
John’s Church and St Paul’s Church are.
Category one historic places are places of special, or outstanding, historical or cultural significance.
Waikato’s only other category one structure is Cambridge’s Victoria Bridge.
Parish priest Reverend Julie Guest said the St Paul’s window was being prioritised because it is in more urgent need.
A specialist Christchurch company will remove the window, and store it free of charge for the parish while next steps are decided.
The parish has established a fundraising committee which has
been working to find ways to fund the refurbishment – including a gala set for November.
Ideally, once the St Paul’s window is removed, and replaced with a replica, the parish would somehow find the money “within a year” to refurbish the original.
Then, when the Christchurch staff return to re-install the refurbished St Paul’s window, Reverend Guest hopes additional funds would then allow the staff return to the South Island with the Old St John’s window to complete that refurbishment.
St Paul’s on Rangiaowhia Road opened in 1856.
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A new ‘no parking on berms’ section in the draft Public Places Bylaw attracted most interest from submitters to Waipā District Council’s Strategic Planning and Policy committee this week.
Opinions were mixed with one saying parking on berms in Victoria Street, Cambridge was an eye sore while others said it was necessary in Kihikihi by the town's cemetery.
The longest submission came from a resident concerned the grass berm either side of Victoria Street between Hautapu Rugby Club and King Street in Cambridge now resembled a used car yard.
In their response, council staff said they had always had the ability to issue infringement notices.
The area had always been a problem site and received regular enforcement attention.
Strategic policy advisor Graham Pollard told the committee the draft bylaw went out for public consultation in June and July.
Thirty nine submissions were made by 15 submitters including one from the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce which used the forum to lobby for a ban on fireworks in town.
“The motivation behind our chamber‘s involvement in this space stems from our advocacy work with the equine industry around the welfare of animals and the impact of fireworks,” chief executive Kelly Bouzaid told the committee.
Staff said the bylaw would prohibit sale of age restricted goods or services in a public area and would include fireworks sale.
“It does not cover the display of fireworks in public places. This proposal was not included in the bylaw.
“Council does not have evidence that this has been a significant problem, although there have been complaints from pet and/or livestock owners almost every year."
Cambridge Community Board also made a submission about the bylaw’s move towards removing event signage but wanted to see consistency around out of town events.
“Out-of-town events are commercial undertakings and such advertising is not permitted under the bylaw. Such signs are frequently installed illegally and removed by council when found,” staff said. Another submitter was concerned newer streets – like Lilac Close in Cambridge –had central medians with a stormwater soakage area and turning bays between each area.
“I go there every now and again and sometimes I have to make a three point turn to actually use the gap as intended to.”
Staff said they had issued tickets for this poor parking practice.
The committee’s recommendation on the bylaw to full council was made after The News went to press but was expected to see minor changes to signage clauses.
By Mary Anne GillInstalling a temporary pedestrian and cycle path along Cambridge Road to the Velodrome took contractors longer than anticipated and put the urbanisation project weeks behind schedule.
Signs for the Cambridge Road urbanisation project show a completion date in August 2023.
But The News noted work was still some way off finishing and Waipā District Council Transportation manager Bryan Hudson confirmed that the work, which was also dogged by long stretches of wet weather,
should be completed next month.
“But the good news is that all the difficult stuff is now done, and road users should see start to see rapid progress.”
The work includes extending the Hamilton Road cycleway into Cambridge Road, connecting new subdivisions to the road, construction of a three metre wide shared walking and cycling path, a signalised pedestrian crossing and new bus shelters. A new roundabout is under construction just west of the Te Awa Life Care Village which will include an underpass for cyclists and pedestrians.
Downer has been awarded Waipā District Council’s $30 million contract to maintain the district’s roads for the next three years.
Waipā District Council transportation manager Bryan Hudson said there was a high calibre of interest in the contract and Downer was the preferred contractor based on a number of attributes including expertise and price.
The contract is the largest in value and scope for district road maintenance, and covers road repairs and sealing, weed control, footpath repairs, drainage works and attending emergencies.
Waipā has about 1076km of sealed roads, 38km of unsealed roads and 7km of reserve access or carparks.
Once again, the gold and collectables buyers from Wellington company John Bertrand Limited are visiting Cambridge and Waikato next week. Mr Tony Grant from the company says, “If you are downsizing or wanting to dispose of things because they no longer serve any purpose to you or your family bring them in”. “Next week will be a great opportunity to have any items you want to sell assessed by our buyers” said Mr Grant. Particularly wanted are Gold and Silver (in any of its forms) and Collectables such as Coins, Banknotes, War Medals, Old Wind-up Watches and other interesting Small Collectables.
“We are keen buyers, especially of the items in the list below” said Mr Grant. “Nothing is too small for our consideration. We are just as happy buying 1 item as we are buying 1,000 items” he said. The buyers will be in convenient locations in Cambridge and Waikato next week (see details below). As Tony Grant points out “If you are in doubt about any items you may wish to sell, bring them along for an instant appraisal.”
During these uncertain times we have seen a sharp increase in the price of precious metals. The gold price in New Zealand is at near record levels so gather up all your unwanted items and take them along to the buyers. Tony Grant says “We can buy old gold items in all forms, including Jewellery (Rings, Chains, Brooches etc), Coins (Sovereigns and the like), Alluvial (River Gold), virtually anything, even Gold Teeth! We also need all Sterling Silver including Cups, Tea Services, Cutlery and Old Coins” he said.
The buyers from John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd, visiting Cambridge and Waikato next week, are happy to look at any interesting items, for example vintage pocket and wristwatches such as Rolex, Men’s Omega, Breitling and gold watches etc. Also wanted, pre 1950’s picture postcards, Maori and Pacific artefacts, old fountain pens and other small antique or historical items.
“If you have something unusual which you would like to sell, please bring it into one of our venues, we would like the chance to at least have a look at it” said Tony Grant, buyer for the Company.
“We will consider anything which may be of interest to a collector” he said.
Early New Zealand Banknotes dated before 1932 are currently fetching big money! This is according to Mr Tony Grant, author of the John Bertrand New Zealand Coin & Banknote Catalogue. Mr Grant is in Cambridge and Waikato next week on a buying trip for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd and would be very keen to see any of these issues. “We will pay at least $300 for any undamaged Ten Shilling or One Pound
Currently, throughout NZ and the world there is a big demand by collectors for war medals. These cover all wars right through from the New Zealand Land Wars and the Boer War, to the First and Second World Wars and the later Korea and Vietnam conflicts. New Zealand Servicemen and Women first served overseas in the Boer War in South Africa around 1900 and the war medals awarded for this service are needed by the buyers, as are any other Medals from early New Zealand and the New Zealand Wars.
General service medals from both the First and Second World Wars will also be purchased, but as can be imagined these were awarded in fairly large numbers. “If a group of medals has any special award for bravery such as the Military Medal, Military or Flying Cross or other medals for Distinguished Conduct or Meritorious Service, these can add great value to a group” stated Mr Tony Grant, buyer for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd. “Many families have old medals, some dating back to early Imperial days, that they are not sure what to do with. These are better off in the hands of collectors who will look after them. We will be happy to look at any war medals whatsoever, just bring them in to venues” he said.
banknote from a New Zealand trading bank dated 1932 or before.
Denominations of five pounds and higher would be worth from $700. “Any banknote dated prior to 1900 would be worth at least $1000” said Mr Grant.
Also purchased are any Reserve Bank of New Zealand pre-decimal issues, especially 50 Pound notes. All overseas banknotes are also wanted, especially early Pacific Island issues.
Do you have a bunch of old coins sitting around in your drawers and cupboards? You just never know what rarities may be lurking there. The advice from Tony Grant from John Bertrand (Collectables) Limited is to “bring them in and let us have a look”. “No need to sort anything out just bring them in ‘as is’ and please don’t clean them! We can go through coin accumulations and collections fairly quickly” he said. The buyers are particularly keen to buy pre 1946 New Zealand Silver Coins for at least 10 times their face value (more for quantity). “In any event we will buy All Coins,” said Mr Grant.
WAR MEDALS ETC
• The New Zealand Wars & Boer War Medals
• 1st World War Medals
• 2nd World War Medals, Stars etc
• Orders and Decorations
• Korea & Vietnam Medals
• Antarctic or other Polar Medals
• Fire Brigade Medals
• Lodge Medals
• Shooting Medals
• Military Badges and all other Military Medals
• Gold returning Fob Medals or “Tokens of Honour” from residents of small town New Zealand
HISTORICAL MEDALS
• A&P Show- Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals
• Commemorative Medals & Medalets
only)
*No Quartz or Battery Operated Watches Please*
Fourteen groups took part in the annual Te Oko Horoi festival at the Don Rowlands centre, Lake Karāpiro last Friday.
The event was organised by Te Hunga Taikaakaa, a Māori student leadership group at Cambridge High School.
“Through waiata, mōteatea and haka the essence of Ngāti Korokī Kahukura and Ngāti Hauā were revitalised through the local narratives shared,” group member Gabi Dela Rue told The News
The day featured a memorable
performance from children at Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Koo Utu.
Ngāti Hauā’s tuākana-teina, Goodwood, Roto-ō-Rangi, Cambridge East, St Peters Catholic, Leamington Primary, Kaipaki, Tamahere, Cambridge Primary, Hautapu, Cambridge Middle, St Peters and Cambridge High School also performed to “remind us that Te Ao Māori is an integral part of the cultural fabric of our community of Te Oko Horoi” she said.
Managing your trees will help prevent power outages and keep the community safe. Check your trees regularly and keep them trimmed so they stay clear of the Growth Limit Zone.
Trimming trees near power lines can be extremely hazardous.
Contact with a power line can cause:
• Injury or death to yourself, family, community members or livestock
• Damage to property
• Damage to power supply facilities and electrical appliances
• Damage to third parties
Before attempting to clear tree foliage in the vicinity of live conductors you should phone Waipā Networks for advice.
Branch Movement: Although the tree foliage may appear to be at a safe distance from the lines, once you begin the work the tree may move due to pressure placed on branches, random wind gusts or other external interference.
Be wary of any tree branches that may flick up as they are trimmed or as surrounding branches are cleared.
Wet Weather: Branches often hang lower when the leaves are wet, so if it starts to rain, or if the leaves are already wet you should expect some movement.
Debris: Ensure there is clear space to allow for debris when tree triming.
The Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 define two zones: a Growth Limit Zone and a Notice Zone.
In relation to Waipa Networks equipment this is the area within 1.6 metres in any direction of our 11kV electrical lines or 0.5 metres for 400/230V lines. If any of your tree foliage is within this Zone then it must be trimmed to beyond the Notice Zone.
Notice Zone
Growth Limit Zone: any tree growing in the Growth Limit Zone (see diagram) must only be trimmed by a Waipā Networks authorised person.
The Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 set out the responsibilities of tree owners and lines companies in relation to trees and power lines. Waipa Networks has developed procedures to meet these regulations, summarised below:
• If Waipa Networks become aware of a tree that you are responsible for growing within the Notice Zone, you may be issued with a Hazard Warning Notice.
• If Waipa Networks become aware of a tree you are responsible for growing within the Growth Limit Zone, you will be issued with a Cut or Trim Notice.
• You must have the tree trimmed so that it no longer encroaches the Notice Zone or Growth Limit Zone. Dispensation can be applied for if there is a valid reason for the tree to be allowed to grow within the Notice or Growth Limit Zones.
• Tree triming is available free of charge from Waipa Networks provided it is the first trim. Subsequent trimming is the responsibility of the owner.
• At any stage you can declare ‘No Interest’ in a tree and Waipa Networks will meet the costs of any future trimming, or may decide to remove the tree altogether.
• Where we become aware of a tree close to the lines and likely to cause danger to the public or property we have the ability to remove the tree or branch causing the hazard.
If you receive a ‘Cut or Trim Notice’ you must use an approved Utility Arborist to trim or fell the trees.
If you repeatedly ignore a ‘Cut or Trim Notice’ you could be fined up to $10,000 plus $500 for each day that you continue to ignore them.
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Refurbishing old buildings can sometimes come with surprises and that is what has happened at the historic Cambridge Court House, now home to the Cambridge Museum.
Waipā District Council property manager David Varcoe said while the planned $400,000 seismic strengthening work is going well, when the roof iron was lifted, contractors found structural details not shown on the drawings.
“This was not entirely unexpected for a building of this age, and there were some building elements that could not be seen until the roof was lifted,” said Varcoe.
“We anticipated this (would) likely be the case and the contract allowed for some contingency, so this was not a concern.”
The Category Two listed heritage building is another Fred Potts special, built in 1909 for £1100.
It has a Neo-Classic facade with ornate Ionic capitals on the columns at the entrance and the royal ‘ER’ emblem on the pediment. Inside are kauri ceilings, varnished rimu dados and tiled fireplaces.
Potts, a builder and contractor, was the “chippie of choice” for Cambridge dignitaries at the turn of the 20th century.
His portfolio included the Cambridge Club, BNZ and legal chambers. In partnership with George Hardy, they built the Rangiriri Hotel, Hamilton Courthouse, churches at Paterangi, Waihi and Hamilton and dairy factories/ creameries at Frankton, Roto-O-Rangi, Hautapu and Tamahere as well as several shops.
The Court House closed in October 1979; one of 24 smaller court houses shut down by then Justice Minister Jim McLay on the recommendation of a Royal Commission on the Courts.
It was bought by the then Cambridge Borough Council and occupied by Cambridge
Museum since 1984.
It is now owned by Waipā District Council and is one of several buildings in the district which requires seismic work to bring it up to 50 percent of the National Building Standard. The building is currently set at 25 percent.
The work includes new gutters, a new roof covering plus timber reinforcement to the internal trusses, reinforcement to the brick chimneys.
The parapet and gable end on the façade will be braced to the timber roof structure, all while ensuring the historical exterior of the building is maintained.
Varcoe said the roof issue added some extra weeks to the project but since then the work has gone well “despite some challenges with the weather.”
The building is now wrapped in plastic to waterproof it and ensure no rain gets into the
interior while the work is being done.
“Strong winds made the wrapping a bit challenging but that’s all sorted now. We’ll be doing some additional painting around the gutters and facades while the scaffolding is up.”
The scaffolding is expected to be taken down next week.
“And that’s the job largely done,” said Varcoe.
The building is listed as category two historic building by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, which states the exterior appearance must be maintained in its original state.
During the strengthening works, the museum team continued to care for the collection, designed new displays and planned activities and events.
The next event in the Cambridge History Talk Series is a deep dive into the archives at Hamilton City Libraries in Garden Place with archivist Rowan Millar next week.
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was rushing to another job and couldn’t stop to ask this man what he was doing on Victoria Square last week. The man seemed to be using a metal detector and then digging holes to unearth what he discovered. Thinking it might be a Waipā District Council project given the square is its responsibility, The News contacted them. “This was nothing to do with council so we can’t say what he was up to,” said a spokesperson. “Council occasionally gets calls from people about metal detecting. While they are welcome to enter public reserves to search for metal objects, they don’t have permission to excavate or damage the reserves.” Do you know? Email editor@goodlocal.nz
If Charlotte Brown were alive today, she would be a leader in education, advocating biculturalism and communicating her religious values and beliefs. Instead, Charlotte was born over 100 years ago and was a leader of her time.
Archbishop Sir David Moxon regaled attendees with stories about Charlotte’s life and her role in establishing the written Māori language when he spoke to the U3A Cambridge and Friends of the Cambridge Museum joint meeting on Friday 25 August.
Charlotte and her missionary husband Alfred arrived in New Zealand from England in 1829. She was not just an appendage but a well-educated woman who had founded and run a girls’ school before her marriage.
They brought with them not only their education and religious passions, but also the first piano to arrive in New Zealand, and a library of books.
When Charlotte and Alfred set out for their first mission, alongside the great Ngāti Hauā Matamata Pā in the Piako area in 1835, they couldn’t have known how their actions would affect the country in the following years.
As well as having three children of her own (one stillborn), Charlotte used her strength, bravery and intelligence in the community through two main endeavours.
She began working with the local Māori to introduce the written Māori language, while also teaching the gospel of St Luke to the Ngāti Hauā Paramount Chief Te Waharoa.
His son, Wiremu Tamihana was a leader in the Māori King movement, and in spreading the value of education, peace and the written Māori language.
The first book to be distributed in the newly written down Māori language was the gospel of St Luke known as Te Rongopai.
The similarity of the stories in the gospel to the Māori culture resonated with its people, which accelerated the acceptance of reading and writing the language.
Many know of Waharoa (a small country town near Matamata) for the white cross that adorns the resting place of the 12-year-old girl prodigy Tarore. During an inter-tribal war-time raid near the Wairere Falls in 1836, Tarore was killed while holding Te Rongopai. The book was taken by the raiders, and its subsequent distribution increased the acceptance of the written Māori language. Instead of avenging her death,
the decision by her tribe to promote peace led to the end of the war.
The quote on Tarore’s cross says ‘The death of this child brought peace to the tribe’. While Charlotte lived in Matamata for only a year, she left a legacy that enabled others to teach themselves to read and write in Māori. Her students passed on their skills to future generations.
Charlotte and Alfred moved to the mission settlement at Tauranga in 1838 and they kept on their library wall a photo of Wiremu Tamihana, which is still there today.
Charlotte often supervised the work of the mission station. She ran her own household as well as travelling miles to support women in childbirth.
Her achievements are outstanding, given that she suffered severe headaches all of her life in New Zealand. She died on 13 November 1855 aged 59 and was buried in Parnell.
It is a rare thing to hear of a woman’s experience in New Zealand in the 1850s.
Ann Shepherd was at that time a new arrival here with her husband James and rapidly growing family. Fortunately for us, she chose to record her reminiscences some forty years later in a series of articles published in the Waikato Times. Her story shows how unprepared the young English couple were on their arrival to cope with New Zealand’s fledgling economy.
After some false starts, the Shepherds arrived in Maungatautari in 1854 to set up a general store for its Ngāti Koroki residents, whom Ann described as kind and industrious. She described Maungatautari as quite a large village with a courthouse and small empty store.
The relationship between the Shepherds and the landholders Ngāti Koroki was mutually beneficial. Ngāti Koroki were keen to see “their Pākehā” succeed and assisted by building them a wood-floored raupo home and providing domestic assistance.
Ann wrote affectionately of Puaka, a nephew of Ngāti Koroki chief Tioriori from whom their land was probably leased. A handsome man with a warm manner, Puaka’s concern for their welfare shines through her story.
She also wrote about the mill inspector who stayed with them, sleeping on a canvas air bed which he inflated with a pair of bellows.
He put their garden in order and taught James how to operate the mill. Many thousands of wheat
bushels grown by iwi passed through the mill that first year and alongside their success, the Shepherds began to prosper. The family left Maungatautari not long after the unexpected death of Puaka in 1859. Ann wrote that Ngāti Koroki were disappointed when they left for Waiuku and later, when the Waikato war was imminent, Tioriori offered Ann protection at Maungatautari.
Local researcher, Lyn Williams discovered that Ann Shepherd was buried in Whatawhata Cemetery as Ann Iwersen in 1909.
After her first husband James’ death at Waiuku, she married Peter Iwersen, master of a schooner and ended up farming at Whatawhata. For further information, the Cambridge Museum has a copy of The Waikato Shepherds in its archives.
Early last month I promised to return to the traffic incursion that will be afforded by a new quarry at the southern end of Cambridge,
This on dairy farmland (shame!) currently owned by a local fruit packing operator. Up to 400,000 tonnes of sand will be removed annually for a period of 25 years according to Fulton Hogan, the planned operator of the site.
Last week in Cambridge News Arthur Fulton cleverly – and truthfully – stated that at its peak the operation could incur 200 truckloads in a working day. The clever part was that he failed to mention the return of those 200 trucks in empty state, thus incurring 400 movements.
In the same newspaper article was a photograph indicating that truck drivers could (but not possibly would) use the new islands formation at Hydro Road to affect a 180 degree turn to give them access to the Waikato Expressway north. Now think this through - is the heavy northbound traffic on State Highway 1 going to grind to a halt when in excess of 150 (15 hourly) slow and loaded trucks desiring to head north execute a turn at this point? This on the understanding that the remainder will not be heading north.
Likewise, how will the empty trucks returning from the north approach the quarry entrance – through the town or similarly coming off the bypass, using the Hydro Road turning point, thus further creating traffic mayhem? Of course, they will not as the truck owners will no doubt be mainly owner operators who will decide upon their own routing.
Clearly NZTA (who own SH1) and the Waipā District Council (who oversee the roading entrance to the quarry) need to get their heads together and address the orphan in this exercise – the lack of a northbound onramp to the bypass –which to be fair to Mr Fulton is what he has attempted to support.
NZTA have given a firm ‘niet’ to enhancing the by-pass at this geographical point. It’s a matter that has been postulated by many Cambridge residents even prior to the Fulton Hogan initiative. Both road-managing bodies mentioned above are overlayed with slow and frustrating bureaucracy when it comes to planning. Both need to step forward and make the obvious happen. Or how will they face the widow of an innocent car driver who falls fatally under the wheels of an extremely heavy truck and trailer attempting to undertake
By Peter Carr
a crazy, dangerous manoeuvre?
Fulton Hogan are a well-respected company just attempting to create new business opportunity. They have submitted appropriate and timely Resource Management Act and associated documents. This is your opportunity to lobby both organisations to affect a commonsense solution. The quarry will not go away. The trucks will not go away. But increased dangerous road operations will materially arise.
If you think that you would like to see a huge increase in truck traffic near the Anglican church and long queues on the hill approaching the Town Hall then just sit back and do nothing.
The paper’s readers have watched the frustration experienced by my neighbour John Hansen when he introduced a novel and sensible alternative to roading direction matters at the proposed Piarere roundabout. The great clobbering bureaucracy that is NZTA did not give him any chance to make his point in a professional and friendly manner.
Their mind was made up. The ball is in your court.
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“It makes absolutely no sense to be bringing the age down two years… young adults wouldn’t have a clue who they would be voting for and wouldn’t understand the true concept
of it all.”
“People that young don’t understand what goes on around them and don’t care enough about their town to provide a response that is mature.”
They are not the words of veteran voters – they are two of the comments penned by Cambridge High School students over the move to reduce the voting – and standing - age for local body elections from 18 to 16.
Labour has introduced the bill – it has support now, but may not after the general election.
The News invited Cambridge High School to survey their senior students on the issue – and the results were surprising.
Having been effectively offered something for nothing, 39 out of 57 students said they did not think the voting age should drop.
Eleven said it should, seven fell into the maybe camp.
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The results follow a similar survey of politicians by The News – and the results then suggested changing the local body qualification age would be welcomed.
Pushed further and asked if young people care enough about their town to vote, 29 students said no, 20 said maybe and eight said yes.
But despite the negative response – and an admission by many that 16 and 17 year olds were not mature enough, or too busy, to vote - many of the students’ comments suggested they could make a valuable contribution.
“I think many young adults don’t vote as they have simply never done it before and don’t understand the process…” one student suggested. “I also understand that there is a worry
that if the voting age is lowered then the “children” who are voting will have a massive impact and completely change the outcome of our local election, however at the end of the day it won’t actually have a massive impact and the younger voters will still be outnumbered, just there will be more voices giving their opinion.”
But among those who did not see the value of changing the voting age one noted “I cannot see many going out of their way to care about a town that many won’t be living in within the next couple of years”.
Some students suggested youngsters would simply vote the same way as their parents and that 16 and 17 year olds already had enough going on in their lives.
Others did not know enough about the local body system, and one noted it was not taught at school
“I don‘t know too much about the government and what the different councils are,” one aid.
It could be argued that is not a shortcoming limited to the under 18s.
The News thanks Cambridge High School deputy principal Carol Webb for assisting in organising the survey and compiling the comments of students.
It is a survey that has produced interesting – and we think unexpectedresults. That 59 students took time to answer a series of questions and all produce thoughtful responses augurs well for the success of a bill if it is passed.
Youngsters who are 12 today could be voting at the 2028 local body polls. They will eventually find themselves on a steep learning curve. Teenagers at Cambridge High spoke of the importance of making information available. Regardless of if and when the age does come down, schools could play a vital role in informing their students about their own political landscapes.
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It was the day of Hugo Shaw’s funeral - January 24, 2021.
Cambridge 3Ms property developer Matt Smith and Hugo’s mother Hayley Shaw were returning to Cambridge from the private family service at St Peter’s School Chapel.
As they drove past the soon to be named Bridleways Estate on Cambridge Road, he, in Hayley’s words, had a vision.
He wanted to name the main entrance to what was then 3Ms Developments after Hugo, the 14-year-old who died five days earlier when his bike and a truck collided in Pāpāmoa.
“Matt just said Hugo was
a special part of their family and it would be such a lovely legacy. He had this idea and asked me later how I would feel, and I said, ‘that would be amazing’,” said Hayley.
Seventeen months later, Hayley, her mother Hilary Webber, son Baxter and daughter Maggie are standing in Hugo Shaw Drive as the name for the new Ryman Village is revealed live on national television.
It came as no surprise to anyone there when members of Patrick Hogan’s family unveiled the legendary racehorse breeder’s name. Two families whose names will forever be linked –
Patrick Hogan Retirement Village on Hugo Shaw Drive – and Hugo would have
been thrilled, says Hayley, a new entrants’ teacher at Cambridge Primary School.
Racehorses feature in both the Shaw and Hogan families. Hugo’s father is the legendary reinsman Tony Shaw, who suffered a sickening race smash at Alexandra Park in 2008 and now operates a horse transport business.
“We’ve been involved in trotting mainly but also thoroughbreds,” said Hilary, well known as the Dairy Women‘s Network founder and a former director of New Zealand Dairy Group.
In a few more months there will also be a primary school at the end of the road - which already has several
completed houses in addition to the retirement village.
No name has been announced for the school yet, but sources say iwi - Ngāti Koroki Kahukura and Ngāti Hauā - have been as actively involved as they were when Hugo’s name was confirmed.
In his application to the Waipā council, Matt Smith described Hugo as one of the kindest and big-hearted young men he had ever met.
“Hugo was destined to be a future leader.”
It was very important to have Hugo Shaw Drive as a name in the development, he said in the successful application.
“We had some champagne and celebrated it and then we drove past, and the sign was up,” said Hayley.
The sign has been crooked for several weeks – a victim of the road works on Cambridge Road. It will be fixed soon.
“It’s lovely to know that Hugo will never be forgotten,” she said.
“He was such a massive part of our community. We’ve (our family) been involved in Cambridge for generations. Cambridge is our home and we’ve been integrated into this community for many years and there were a lot of people
who knew Hugo and the amazing boy he was.”
So, what’s in a name?
“These people who live on Hugo Shaw Drive are very, very lucky. He just set his goals and achieved them quietly. He would be very proud,” said Hayley.
With that Hugo’s family walked south on Hugo Shaw Drive to celebrate the unveiling of Patrick Hogan Ryman Village with residents.
“We’re so privileged,” said Hilary.
And for many, many years, so too will the residents of Patrick Hogan Retirement Village be.
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Stories abound of how a metal name plate or a coin in a wallet have saved the lives
of soldiers.
On July 31, 1917, Arthur Maddox Major’s wallet was a simple leather bifold. If offered the young private no
protection against a machine gun.
He had just written a letter home to his wife Gertrude in Dannevirke, announcing he was going into a huge battle.
Arthur Major died on the first day of the Passchendaele offensive in Belgium where the allies had launched a major offensive.
He had left Wellington on August 21, 1916, and arrived in Plymouth, England, in October - and his story was, tragically, the same as thousands of others.
By November 10, 1917, the third battle of Ypres had
claimed 5300 New Zealand lives – and the death toll among armies under British command totalled 275,000.
More than a century later the wallet was placed on Major’s grave at Trois Arbres Cemetery, Steenwerck, France, by his grandson.
Tamahere dairy farmer and former local body leader Russ Rimmington and wife Edwina have recently returned from an overseas trip which included a visit to the cemetery.
It also took in time to visit the Menin Gate in Ypres.
Rimmington was also
afforded the opportunity on July 7 to read The Ode, which is recited every day at the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres. The gate is dedicated to Commonwealth soldiers who fell there and those whose graves are unknown.
Six years ago, Rimmington read his grandfather’s final letter at the unveiling of a plaque at the Ypres Memorial Garden in Hamilton in 2014. The project was initiated by former city councillor Peter Bos.
Bos features in a book, which Rimmington brought home – with signatures of
the some of the buglers who play as part of the reading of the ode ceremony each day. The book, produced by The Last Post Association – and with a forward by former British prime minister David Cameron - records the rebuild of Ypres after the first world war and the tradition which evolved at the Menin Gates from the first ceremony on July 2, 1928.
It was stopped only when the second world war broke out – but even then, buglers returned defiantly before the end of the war to remember the fallen.
Visiting the gravesite with the wallet more than a century later was moving, Rimmington told The News. It was also an opportunity to reflect on the horrors of the war – and the heroism.
By Viv Posselt
A funding application has been lodged to kickstart a significant refurbishment project at Taylor Made Spaces.
The long-term project will take place over three stages, with the first to start in late January – assuming the funding is granted. It is intended to modernise and future proof existing facilities.
The facility was formerly known as the Cambridge Health and Community Centre. It was re-launched as Taylor Made Spaces last October with a name reflecting the street in which it sits.
The original trust name remained in place – the Cambridge Health and Community Trust – although changes were made to the trust deed. Trust chairman Lloyd Buscomb said the first step of the work will cost around $200,000. “It’s crucial we secure funding from various groups and organisations as we don’t want to go into debt to fund the project. This is about working within our limitations.”
He said while the existing facilities still functioned, they were now looking tired and an upgrade would bring
them into line with other competing spaces available in Cambridge.
Centre manager Lisa Lindsay said the success or otherwise of the funding application would likely come around mid-December. Both Lloyd and Lisa said the centre had benefited from last October’s relaunch. The rebrand coincided with the 60th anniversary of the centre’s founding as a purpose-built maternity home. It closed that operation down 26 years later and became a multipurpose community centre with facilities of varying sizes becoming available for hire.
Since then, it has become a well-used community hub, with businesses, organisations, clubs and other groups using the spaces across a seven-days a week cycle.
Lisa said there has been an increase in usage since last October’s launch as Taylor Made Spaces.
“One thing we have noticed is that there are considerably fewer people confusing us with Leamington’s Cambridge Community House, which used to happen. Adopting the name Taylor Made Spaces has been central to that, given that we are situated in Taylor St.”
With our nation ramping up for a general election, as a citizen who loves this beautiful country, I have some concerns.
What follows has a twofold purpose - as my weekly ‘Faith Column’ for Cambridge News, it doubles as an open letter offered without judgement, for the consideration of our politicians and those aspiring to be.
To the politicians… The mistrust and suspicion between political rivals seems deeper and more troubling than ever. With much at stake, I guess it’s understandable to carry the conviction that your party, is the one with the answers for sorting everything out. ‘Crossing swords’ and fervently vying with each other to establish the ‘rightness’ of your cause often ignites aggression and mutual disdain.
I find myself wondering, can room still be found for plain, common decency and respect in delivering reasonable, fair and compelling debate? Is that now perceived as wimpishineffective, irrelevant, lacking conviction?
In the light of bruising political realities, am I naive to think gaining ascendancy over clamouring voices you seek to vanquish might be achieved with greater humility and meekness and less antagonistic volume?
As ‘pre-match’ pressure builds, does ‘getting the gloves on,’ mean discarding respect and decency? Many of us voters are looking for dignity, devoid of the snide ridiculing, muck-raking, personal attacks some among your ranks deploy as standard arsenal - tactics unbecoming of anyone deemed ‘fit to lead’. It reveals flawed character and seriously damages credibility. It’s torturous sometimes listening to broadcasts from parliament where MP’s do battle, because of the petulant discourtesy and riotousness that emanates from that place.
The pressures on you as politicians is no doubt enormous, but reverting to strutting, combative and aggressive, adversarial displays is surely beneath your station. Parliamentary privilege was never meant to embolden arrogance.
Good on you for putting your hand up. I’m certain your motivation for wanting to be in politics is sincere - to be useful and make a positive difference. But sometimes being ‘useful’ morphs into an idol. When our usefulness becomes the ultimate thing, our usefulness becomes our identity. We reduce ourselves and others down to a tool for a specific function. At that point you’ve entered dangerous territory where you begin to lose yourself in maintaining a persona. And your bias leads you to believe that the end justifies whatever means are called for. Compromise follows. Also, if your ‘usefulness’ is the thing that defines and satisfies you, will you be okay should that usefulness ever be taken away?
Seeking recognition, personal ambition and power, quickly corrupts unless moderated by a genuine heart to serve…not to control. Many in our nation are praying for ‘servanthearted’ government- strong leadership carrying a mana of authority and integrity, a love for truth and Godly wisdom.
Should you gain success and enter our 54th Parliament, will you remember these words from a leader endowed with more wisdom than anyone?
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people - Proverb of King Solomon.
It’s likely MMP will compel parties to work together in forming a new government - may you find grace to do it well.
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The ability to monitor volcanoes comes from a solid mix of technology, research, time, and experience.
Thankfully, here in New Zealand we have these things. Before an eruption occurs –which is where magmatic material (lava, pyroclastic flows, volcanic ash) comes out at the surface, the magma must move upwards from where it sits far below the ground, and this process produces signals that we detect. These signals include seismicity composed of earthquakes and/or vibrations that travel through the Earth, the emission of different gases that are released from magma as it rises to shallower depths, a slight change in the shape of the Earth’s surface (deformation), changes in heat signatures, water chemistry, and visual changes. These require technical equipment, the ability to process the complicated and huge datasets, and the expertise to understand what the signals mean.
Another important factor is knowing what the “background activity” is at each volcano, as earthquakes and gas emission are a normal part of being a sleeping volcano and we need to know what is normal to see when something abnormal begins. We need volcano monitoring through time. The longer the better.
Each volcano has its own personality, so understanding the individual history is very important. We do this by studying the deposits of past eruptions - the stuff that came out and landed around the vent or was transported far away (like lahars or volcanic ash). Knowing what a specific volcano is more likely to do helps to narrow down the dangers, and where those dangers are likely to occur.
We do this through research involving field work (going to the volcano), lab work to analyse the properties of the rocks, computer work where we use mathematical models to understand different aspects of the eruptions, and then comparing them to similar volcanoes elsewhere.
It seems obvious to say that we need the right expertise, but this can be taken for granted. To be a volcanologist you pretty much need a PhD, then years of building experience on top of this. Volcano monitoring requires teams of people who understand the rocks, the chemistry, the physics, the larger volcanic systems as a whole, the technology required, and the people and communication aspects (social sciences). It is common for me to see a talk given by a volcanologist with a different specialty and struggle to keep up with their specific, in-depth, technical science. This is not ever a one-man or woman show. I love how much science goes into a single volcanic activity bulletin, or most seemingly simple statements about volcanoes that we take for granted.
What happens when we don’t have these things? You may have heard about the 79 AD eruption of Vesuvius that destroyed several cities including Pompeii, killing anywhere up to 16,000 people. Today we would understand the warning signs, and much sooner. This mix of technology, research, time, and experience (which requires good financial funding and we never have enough) are critical for keeping people safe, and communities functioning when, not if, we have our next eruption.
The village of Matangi is now home to the fourth Romanian Orthodox church to be consecrated in New Zealand.
St David’s Matangi, built in 1933 and formerly part of the St Francis Cooperating Parish of Anglicans, Methodists and Presbyterians, was consecrated last Sunday as St David’s Church Matangi of St George Orthodox Parish, Hamilton.
The service, based on ancient traditions, provided a chance to reflect on the richness of our diverse population. Led by Bishop Mihail Filimon of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of Australia and New Zealand, who came from Melbourne for the occasion, it attracted Orthodox Christians from all over New Zealand as well as representatives of local mainstream churches and the local community.
It has fulfilled a dream for a small and largely immigrant community led by Rev Ovidiu Motofelea, and it’s been valued by others too. Speaking after the service, Archbishop Emeritus Sir David Moxon welcomed the continued use of St David’s as a place for Christian worship, while local heritage enthusiasts seem pleased that this designated historic site, protected in the Waikato District Plan, has been restored with a secure future.
More than a quarter of our population was born overseas (27.4 per cent according to the 2018 census), and as a country we continue to welcome immigrants. They come with skills and hope for a new future, infuse us with fresh energy, and widen our perspectives on the world.
We welcomed 60 people from 19 different countries at a citizenship ceremony held at Waikato District Council last month – the
seventh one this year so far. As a district at the centre of the golden triangle between Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga, we continue to attract new enterprise and a growing population. Waikato District is now home to about 89,000 people, up from about 58,500 just 10 years ago.
Our district is also home to the Kiingitanga with its own rich traditions that we must recognise and honour as we learn to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The council’s vision is to continue to draw our growing population together into liveable, thriving and connected communities.
Part of that effort lies in supporting an understanding of our local heritage, for example, through a heritage forum of dedicated volunteers supported by a newly appointed Strategic Heritage advisor, and a small amount of funding to support local museums and heritage projects.
Part of that effort also lies in giving voice to our diverse communities through our community committees, through our new Māori wards and through the new forums we are establishing, including a Rural Economic Advisory Panel and mana whenua forums.
Much of that effort also lies in providing well-designed infrastructure that supports and connects our communities.
As we work to put the building blocks together for our next Long Term Plan 2024-34, the trick will be to find the right balance for all these efforts and for allocating our limited rates revenue to achieve the best possible outcomes for the community. We will need your help to find that balance through the consultations to come.
Jeff Speakman‘s Kenpo 5.0 Cambridge martial arts members look set to kick on from impressive results at their first tournament in four years.
About 20 competitors travelled to take on their west Auckland counterparts, and that is about the number of trophies they picked up. Cambridge competitors ranged in age from four to their 60’s.
Kenpo 5.0 is described as a martial arts programme dedicated to self-defence by head instructor Mark
Robinson. He said the Auckland results followed six months of weekend – and in class – training.
It was a gathering which – from a camaraderie standpoint - was “really needed”.
“We have a pretty strong tradition of punching above our weight, and I was pleased to see us continue to do that.”
Next up Cambridge competitors have their sights set on the Kenpo 5.0 Oceania tournament likely to take place in March or April, followed by the Kenpo 5.0 international competition in Las Vegas in July.
After finishing the race of his life in France on Sunday night Cambridge time, Chris Atkinson told his wife Dee that it ranked as the hardest thing he had ever done, and any subsequent trail race would likely feel easy by comparison.
The 51-year-old from
Cambridge completed the world Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc mountain ultramarathon race, coming in after running 172km with 10,000m of elevation in a punishing 42 hours.
The event is regarded as the most competitive and difficult trail ultramarathon in the world.
From the time it started in 2003, it has been run each year around
this time through France, Italy and Switzerland, following the route of the Tour du Mont Blanc. The race generally attracts more than 2500 starters and is one of several during a week-long festival based around Chamonix, France. It is in Chamonix that the race starts and ends, circumnavigating France’s highest peak, Mont Blanc.
Chris has done most of his training in Rotorua and at Maungatautari.
Proud wife Dee Atkinson, who is outreach librarian with Waipā District Council and a member of the Cambridge Athletic and Harrier Club, said the only starting point through which to be accepted for the event is via qualifying races. For those, Chris completed the Tarawera and Ultra Trail Australia races.
After that, acceptance is through a ballot system. “He’s been trying for four years to get in,” she said.
Chris told Dee he couldn’t have done it without the support of colleague Jo Munn, who ran another event earlier in the week, and Lauren Shelley from Cambridge Harriers, who took leave after being in Europe as part of her physio position with High Performance Sport New Zealand. Both women followed Chris for the entire race.
Dee, who takes women’s running groups in Cambridge twice a week, said she hopes to persuade Chris to do a presentation on his experience as part of the Get
Active events she runs through October and November in her role as outreach librarian.
She said Chris wasn’t a member of harriers this year because of all
the trail running he has been doing, but he has been involved with the club for the past five years. Chris is due back in town next week.
Cambridge clubs Hautapu and Leamington will put aside traditional sporting rivalries to stage their annual Battle of the Bridge community day on September 16.
This year’s event will take place at Memorial Park where members and supporters of both clubs will gather for three games of rugby, family-friendly entertainment and a chance to renew friendships. Organisers are providing activities to ensure children have a great time. Inflatable castles will be in place from 11.30am.
The day will start with an U-13 game between Cambridge Junior Rugby Club and Auckland's Silverdale club, providing a chance to see some emerging young players. Two teams of over-45s will play for the Bull Shirt Trophy in the curtain raiser to the 2.45pm over-30s clash for the Battle of the Bridge Trophy.
The trophy is named in honour of the late Deon Mita, a Hautapu player who died in 2012, and Dave Finlay.
Entry on the day is free, but visitors will be invited to donate a gold coin at the gate to help raise funds for The Waterboy charity.
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- Spacious living areas link splendidly with each other – generous separate lounge, 2nd family sitting room, modern kitchen and dedicated dining area flow to a covered outdoor entertainment area (pizza oven) and roll down blinds.
- Four bedrooms in total; one tremendous sized bedroom with balcony access which could be rumpus – so, so light; the large master bedroom with ensuite, walk-in robe.
- A spot on the landing that could be used for an office desk.
$819,000
OPEN HOME SUNDAY 12.00 - 12.30PM
233 Lamb Street, Leamington
- An alfresco covered outdoor area, inground pool and attractive fully fenced grounds for the kids and pets to play.
- Very generous open plan living, second sitting room or hub and the choice of two outdoor areas to relax in
- Four bedrooms: the master with ensuite and walk through dressing room; a separate bedroom accessing the covered outdoor area.
- Bigger than it appears from the road, opposite the polo grounds and greenbelt.
$1,025,000
OPEN HOME SUNDAY 12.00 - 12.30PM
5 Corrielea Cres, Cambridge
- Sliding gate opens to a wonderful 946m² (more or less) privatised section, plenty of offroad parking.
- Light and warm open plan living three double bedroom home features fantastic deck area for entertaining and relaxing.
- At the west, you’ll enjoy the huge bonus of a private fully self-contained unit (consented as an office/ storage with plumbing on the LIM Report); adds attraction for a home business, extended family, ideal for visitors.
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
- Constructed by Downey Designer Homes of 286m²(more or less) offers a flawless living experience on a remarkably low-maintenance section of around 1152m²(more or less).
- The kitchen is a haven with a hidden scullery and floor-to-ceiling window bathing this sociable hub of the open plan living in natural light. High gable ceilings, quality window dressings, double vanities in the family bathroom and ensuite feature for comforts and style.
Auction (unless sold prior) 4th October 2023, 12.00pm
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+
Negotiation
4 2 2
- Substantial and luxurious near new 3 bedroom townhouse.
- Ground floor offers an internal double garage plus a full laundry and guest bedroom.
- Upstairs the open plan living is bright, benefiting from natural light through floor to ceiling windows. The designer kitchen is the heart of the home with a powder room for convenience.
- Top level finds the master bedroom and another spacious bedroom each having their own luxurious ensuites.
OPEN HOME SUNDAY 1.00 - 1.30PM
55 Whare Marama Drive, Cambridge
- Set on an established, landscaped 3,393m² (more or less) section with views to Maungatautari mountain.
- 4 Spacious bedrooms, 3 with ensuites and the fourth with Jack and Jill access to main bathroom. 2 living, triple garage.
- 2 Smeg pyrolithic ovens, 5 burner gas hobs, scullery, covered outdoor entertaining and extended deck.
- Perfect for B&B or plenty of room for the whole family.
- Vendors have their next move planned, come along!
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36 Rose Leigh Drive, Cambridge
4+ 2 2
- Perfect lock and leave, low maintenance three bedroom property built by Generation Homes in 2019 - with transferable Builders Warranty.
- Features include: large expansive master bedroom with ensuite; superb storage options; ducted air conditioning; spacious open plan living; easy access to low maintenance landscaped outdoor areas to soak up the sun; additional shed.
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 20th September 2023, 4pm
Deadline Sale
OPEN HOMES SAT & SUN 3.00 - 3.30PM
OPEN HOMES SAT & SUN 1.00-1.30PM Negotiation 31 Lakewood Lane, Cambridge 4 2 3 3 3 2 4 4 3 3 2 2
- A designer home, built in 2017, radiates family living.
- You won’t get better for central town living - stroll 450m to town central, 100m to riverside walk trails.
- Open plan living opening to a generous wrap around deck that enjoys 360odegree sun & outlook to hills beyond or riverside trees.
- Bathrooms on both levels with dual access, plenty of off-road parking plus a 3 car garage. Plenty of surprises here.
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San Simeon displayed shades of his talented stablemate Johny Johny when producing a dominant front-running maiden victory in the Saddlery Warehouse 1300 at Cambridge last week.
Conditioned by Waipā trainers Tim and Margaret Carter, the son of Zacinto was allowed to roll forward and control the pace by an in-form Joe Doyle, before comfortably travelling into the straight to bolt away from favourite Lili Marlene by an increasing four-and-a-half lengths.
“He’s always shown a bit of ability this horse, he’s just been a bit immature mentally,” Tim Carter said.
“We’re really happy he put it all together, Joe got him out and running and settled which was the key to it. It looks like he might get
over a bit further too.
“He definitely likes the better tracks, we had him nominated for this weekend coming up (on turf) but we decided to go back on the synthetic because he’s definitely a firm track horse with such a nice action.”
The Carters stable star Johny Johny was a late scratching in last Saturday’s feature Gr.2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m) after sustaining a hoof abscess during the week.
“He had a foot abscess and it wasn’t right on the morning of the race so we decided to pull him out, in a high-class field you can’t go in being 80 percent right,” Carter said.
“He’s fine now, we’re looking at running him at Te Rapa in a few weeks’ time, then onto Rotorua.” –Loveracing.nz
This stunning lifestyle property o ers a spacious and comfortable living environment, perfect for those seeking a peaceful and serene retreat. With three bedrooms, including an ensuite, and a total of three toilets, this property provides ample space for a growing family or those who enjoy hosting guests. The open-plan design creates a seamless flow between the living, dining, and kitchen areas, making it ideal for entertaining. The property boasts a generous land area of 4508 sqm, providing plenty of room for outdoor activities.
With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2 toilets, this spacious home provides ample space for a growing family. The openplan kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring designer finishes, modern appliances, and a walk-in pantry. The separate laundry adds convenience to your daily routine. The property boasts a generous land area of 3096 sqm, providing plenty of room for outdoor activities.
For Sale Deadline Sale 14 September 2023, unless sold prior View by appointment or scheduled open day www.harcourts.co.nz/CB6337
Gary Stokes
M 021 351 112
Bevan Higgins M 027 471 2424
For Sale $1,295,000 View by appointment or scheduled open home times www.harcourts.co.nz/CB4032
Gary Stokes M 021 351 112
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This property is a blank canvas, o ering endless possibilities for customization and personalization to suit your unique style and preferences. This cozy home features two spacious bedrooms, providing comfort and privacy for you and your loved ones. Both bedrooms are complete with double glazed windows and the master with a heat pump/air conditioning for year-round comfort.
12:00pm unless sold prior View by appointment or scheduled open home times www.kdre.co.nz/CB6347
Shelby Garrett M 027 622 4166
43 GLEN IDA WAY
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Plenty of room for kids to play on the 5000m2 section
Solid plaster over brick family friendly home in Tauwhare
Solar panel and battery energy system saves you money Easy care gardens with great outdoor living area with spa pool
$1,450,000
GREAT VALUE
section Suberb location minutes from Cambridge Zoned for Goodwood School and Hautapu Primary
First time on the market in over 100 years
Ideal maize or dairy support block with easy contour
Central to Cambridge, Hamilton and Te Awamutu
AUCTION: To be held on Thursday 21 September at 1PM at the Cambridge Community Pavilion, corner of Queen Street and Dick Street, Cambridge (unless sold prior)
OPEN DAY: THURSDAY 7TH & TUESDAY 12TH: 11.00AM-12.00PM
378 VICTORIA ROAD
$1,650,000 +GST
Fertile 16 35ha or 40 3acre (more or less)
Located a few minutes from Cambridge
Suitable for endeavors ranging from growing silage and maize to cultivating kiwifruit VIEW BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
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Of an application for On Licence
Pizza Bros Leamington Limited, 70 Tynan Street, Te Puke, has made application to the Waipa District Licensing Committee for the issue of a on-licence in respect of the premises at G03/50 Burns Street, Leamington, Cambridge known as Pizza Bros Leamington.
The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is restaurant. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 11am to 10pm. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Waipa District Licensing Committee, 101 Bank Street, Te Awamutu or 23 Wilson Street, Cambridge.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at: Waipa District Council, Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu 3840.
No objection to the issue of a renewal licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the first publication of this notice.
Cambridge
ADAMS, Norma Janet –
Peacefully passed away at Waikato Hospital surrounded by her family on Friday, 1st September 2023, aged 85 years. A beautiful kind loving wife to Ron. Adored mother, mother in-law and stepmother to Robert & Wendy, Trisha & Chris, Helen, Warren & Evelyn, Mark & Karen and nana and great nana to all her grandchildren.
A service to celebrate the life of Norma will be held at St Andrews Anglican Church, Hamilton Road, Cambridge on Thursday, the 7th of September 2023 at 1:00pm followed by a private cremation. All communications to the Adams Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434
BAX, Ken – On 23rd August 2023, aged 79 years, peacefully in his sleep at home in Cambridge. Loved husband of Faye. Much loved dad of Justin and Stacey, Trent and Minuk, and loved grandad of Caitlin, Olivia, Stella, and Chloe. He is now at peace after a car accident 23 years ago robbed him of the pleasures of life, left him wheelchair bound, reliant and dependent on others and family. In accordance with Ken’s wishes a private burial has taken place.
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BRAND, Heather Frances, (nee Hosking) – Suddenly and unexpectedly passed away at Waikato Hospital on Sunday, 27th August 2023, aged 74 years. Cherished wife of Richard for 53 amazing years. Adored mother to Rachael & Lars. Will always be greatly missed.
A funeral service for Heather has been held at St Peter's Cathedral Church, Victoria Street, Hamilton, on Wednesday, the 6th of September 2023 at 1:00pm, followed by a private burial.
All communications to the Brand Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434
CAMERON, Muriel Joyce
(Joy) – Passed away peacefully at Bupa St Kilda, Cambridge on Saturday 2 September 2023, aged 95 years. Much loved and loving wife of George (deceased) and Bert Mycroft. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Tina, Craig and Megan, Nancy, and David. Adored grandma and great grandma of Oliver, Ginny, Kristin, Sarah, Kate, Matthew, Alex, Sophie, Liam, and their families. In accordance with Joy’s wishes a private service has taken place.
KUGGELEIJN, Jerry – On Tuesday 5 September 2023, aged 75 years. Much loved and loving husband of Julia. Adored father and father-inlaw of Deanna Joy Forrester, Jeremy John Kuggeleijn and Tracey McMillan. Cherished Pop of Carter John Forrester, Cate Rose Kuggeleijn and Lachlan George Kuggeleijn. A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at Woodside Estate, 132 Woodside Road, Tamahere on Sunday 10 September at 1:00pm. At peace at last.
WALDROM Laurie
17.12.1931 - 9.09.2013
Can’t believe ten years has gone by since you had to leave us. Not a day goes by that you are not in our thoughts and memories. Very sadly missed by Margaret, Sandra, Tony, Tracey and your family and friends. The Annual General Meeting of the Cambridge Resthaven Trust Board will be held at The Village Centre, 4 Vogel Street on Monday 11th September 2023 @ 5pm.
All welcome
GENERAL HOUSEHOLD items, books, tools, camping/tramping, gardening. Saturday 9 September. Start time 8am. 75 Princes Street, Cambridge.
A Special General Meeting has been called for members to vote by electronic means. The dates and timelines for the process of this SGM along with the motion to be voted on has been posted on the Club noticeboard and emailed to members. Voting closes at 12pm on the 25th September 2023.
YEAR 9 2024 ENROLMENTS
Enrolment packs are available from: Cambridge Middle School reception, Cambridge High School reception, or the Cambridge High School website, www.camhigh.school.nz
Testing days for Year 9 students enrolled at Cambridge High School:
CMS - Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 September
All other schools - Monday 4 September
Local Year 8 teachers will share CHS information regarding these days. Enrolments for 2024 out-of-zone students are now CLOSED
All enquiries:
Tel: (07) 827 5415 ext. 0 Email: enrolments@camhigh.school.nz www.camhigh.school.nz
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NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to regulation 11(3) of the Heavy Motor Vehicle Regulations 1974, the Waipa District Council has fixed the following maximum mass and speed limits for heavy motor vehicles and combinations including a heavy motor vehicle on the bridge(s) described hereunder:
Attention is drawn to the applicable infringement fees set out in Schedule 1 of the Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Regulations 1999, which apply to infringements of these limits.
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