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Fame awaits star jockey James McDonald with daughter Evie and wife Katelyn Mallyon. Photo: Linda G Photography
By Steph Bell-Jenkins
James McDonald has won the Melbourne Cup and the Cox Plate, he was the youngest person ever inducted into the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame, he has ridden for Queen Elizabeth II at Royal Ascot and was last year World’s Best Jockey. Yet McDonald, who grew up in Cambridge, has not been recognised on
Waipā’s Sports Walk of Fame in Duke Street. And that is an oversight The News editorial director Roy Pilott is about to put right by sending in his own nomination. “The guy’s a superstar and deserves to be there,” he said. McDonald’s racing success continued on Saturday when he won the Cox Plate on Romantic Warrior to become the first jockey in 33 years to go back-to-back in the race on different horses. As excitement revs up for next week’s 163rd running of the Melbourne Cup, it has been confirmed McDonald will ride last year’s winner Gold Trip, a six-year-old bay stallion from France which was fifth in the Cox Plate behind Romantic Warrior. The News contacted the 31-year-old champion jockey to ask how he would feel about being on the Walk of Fame. The walk celebrates Cambridge’s outstanding sporting achievers with plaques set into footpaths both side of Duke Street. It would be “an honour to be amongst so many amazing people,” he said. Inductees must have achieved at an international senior level, be widely recognised for their contribution to their profession and to have been born here and lived locally or achieved champion status while living here for at least five years – all boxes McDonald ticks. The superstar jockey was born at Waikato Hospital in Hamilton, attended Kaipaki School with his brother Luke, then Cambridge Middle and Cambridge High schools. He now lives in Sydney with his wife Katelyn Mallyon, a retired jockey, and their daughter Evie, born on November 6 last year. McDonald, who won the 2021 Melbourne Cup on New Zealandbred mare Verry Elleegant, was denied a crack at the race which stops two nations last year when his
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mount Loft was scratched at the last minute due to a tendon injury. “That was obviously a huge disappointment as I thought he was a great chance,” he said. Before the Cox Plate, McDonald’s results were mixed. He was on the Chris Wallertrained Irish gelding Francesco Guardi which finished second to last in the Caulfield Cup field of 18. Now he is looking forward to the Melbourne Cup Carnival, where he has one simple aim: “just to ride winners”. Reflecting on 2023, McDonald said highlights had been his private wedding to Katelyn and “winning on Romantic Warrior in Hong Kong” to claim the Queen Elizabeth II Cup. The Group One race, run annually in April at Sha Tin Racecourse, offers a prize purse of around $NZ5 million. But the proud dad said his biggest achievement was “Evie, of course”. His said his first year of fatherhood had been “awesome, but full on with work and trying to help Katelyn as much as I can”. • After the Cox Plate, McDonald had ridden 82 group one winners, won 2052 races and had 3002 places from 10,969 starts.
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Bookworms aplenty at Goodwood Book Characters Day rounded off a colourful week enjoyed recently by Goodwood School students and staff who celebrated everything great about reading by dressing as their favourite book character. The News was there to capture some of them. More cambridgenews.nz RIGHT: Waiting to join the parade are Isla Simons, India Robben, Lola Simmons, Pippa Oliver, Elena Doole and Chloe Kim. BOTTOM RIGHT: Three of the many Wallys found wandering around the school … teachers Claire Bertrand, Tracy Tychsen and Shelly Hack. BELOW: Jayden Jesani wearing his best ‘Cat in the Hat’ look.
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Immigrants exploited In a new trend for Cambridge, we have had eight cases where people have been the subject of an immigration and employment exploitation. Individuals have paid large sums of money for packages including work visas, accommodation, and employment. On arrival in Cambridge, they have not been paid wages for work undertaken, have been charged for accommodation and told that there is no further work. Victims are further disadvantaged due to a language barrier and their unfamiliarity with New Zealand processes and agencies. We would like to acknowledge Cambridge Citizens Advice Bureau, Cambridge Community House and Salvation Army for their commitment to assisting all of the individuals involved. If you know someone in this situation, they should contact Immigration New Zealand and can apply for a migrant exploitation support package to help them get back on
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their feet. Over the last week an officer observed a male behaving strangely on a traffic island in town. He ran away and was not immediately located. He soon became the subject of reports of a burglary, wilful damage and suspicious behaviour in the Hautapu area. He was located and arrested and found to be under the influence of drugs and held in custody to appear in court the next day. I’d like to send a big thank you to the public for ringing 111, your assistance was key to us locating him and being able to put a stop to his spree. Last week staff also attended a report of disorder outside a local pub. An aggressive male was located and found to be breaching multiple bail conditions. He was arrested and held in custody to go back before the courts accordingly. In any given week, Cambridge Police deal with a large number and variety of calls for
service. In the week prior to October 27, incidents we dealt with included reports of wilful damage, fraud, thefts, vehicle theft and interference, burglaries, breaches of protection order, vehicle crashes, incidents of threatening behaviour, family harm incidents and assault, drunk driving and bail breaches. Lastly, this week we have been approached regarding a road safety matter. As you will be aware there are works underway on Hamilton Road while the cycleway is further developed. There is a 30kph temporary speed limit in place to ensure the safety of all involved. We have nevertheless received reports that many drivers are ignoring the limit, speeding and putting the safety of road workers at risk. A temporary speed limit is put in place for a reason. Please slow down whenever temporary limits are in place. We do not want an injury to occur.
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Briefs… Surplus down
Waipā District Council’s adopted its annual report this week and the Statement of Comprehensive Revenue and Expense shows an operating surplus of just $1.1 million, lower than the budgeted $45.2 million and the previous year’s $31.3. The result was affected by lower fees and charges revenue, diminished levels of subsidies and grants, and much lower than budgeted levels of growth-related income in the form of development and financial contributions and vested assets. Expenses were hit by inflationary elements, increased depreciation and the cost of council’s growing debt because of higher interest rates.
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A winner
Former Waipā student Simrat Kaur took on the world and won, taking out the Sip Academy’s International Prodigy 2023 mathematics competition in Colombo, Sri Lanka last month. The Tauwhare School student is due back in school tomorrow (Friday) where she will be welcomed with a special powhiri.
Champ again
Cambridge golfer James Gill has claimed his sixth Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau international amateur title in Hong Kong. He finished with a three-round total of eightunder-par 208 (69, 69, 70), four shots clear of Hong Kong amateur champion Isaac Lee, 17. The win puts 38-yearold Gill back in the World Amateur golf rankings.
Blackburn leading the way By Mary Anne Gill
A restructure of its admissions, international and marketing offices into one directorate will help maximise the potential of St Peter‘s School, says its Head of School Marcus Blackburn. He made the comment in response to rumours circulating in the community that the school was undertaking a series of redundancies. The News was contacted by several sources suggesting there were as many as 12-13 people involved. Blackburn, who started at the Cambridge school earlier this year following the controversial resignation of his predecessor Dale Burden in May 2021 amid an investigation into bullying, denied the rumours. “It is disappointing to hear (the gossip),” he said. “The whole concept of getting rid of people is regrettable.” Restructuring was happening in three departments – admissions, international and marketing which currently operate out of two separate offices enrolling students into the school. One is for overseas students and the other for day and boarding. Bringing marketing in would clarify
what St Peter’s was all about, said Blackburn. Staff numbers would go from 10 to seven, with deployment elsewhere in the school being actively pursued for “those staff who wish to remain members of the St Peter’s team.” Recruitment is underway for the new role of Admissions and Marketing head, who will coordinate all three functions. The merger made sense and would provide a key operation and function for the school, he said. “We will expect there will be great collaboration across that team.” Other staff resigning across the school and changes to the school’s sport academies probably led to the rumours. “I feel as a leader I’m coming in to facilitate the things we need to do to maximise the potential of the school.” The school is piloting a programme next year from years seven to 10 which would bring sport into the timetable as a double period every week, in addition to before and after school. Sport is currently an elective subject with some students feeling they could not afford to do sport so they could preserve their academic options. “I care about equity. I
want our most experienced expert sports staff supporting students across the age levels and at all teams. If your sport only happens after school, those staff members have to choose which teams they work with.” Blackburn, a former regional development officer for the Welsh Rugby Union and the Singapore national rugby sevens coach, worked under a similar successful system when he was at Scots College in Sydney from 20092015. Performing arts is another area under review following the resignation of the current director of Performing Arts. The process around recruiting to that position had not started yet. “I’m really confident in their (the staff) capacity to keep that engine going. “I really value co-curricular activities at school,” he said, something which he developed during his time as Assistant Head (Co-curricular) at Hereford Cathedral School in the United Kingdom from 2015-2018. Blackburn was deputy headmaster and Head of Senior School at St Peter’s College in Adelaide from 2020-2022 – a boys only Anglican boarding and day school of 1500 boys - before joining St Peter’s, which has a
St Peter’s Head of School Marcus Blackburn in his office. Photo: Mary Anne Gill.
roll of 1200. The first part of the year was one of getting to know the school and the community, speaking to people on sport sidelines, being at events and meeting with Year 13 learning groups to learn about their experience at St Peter’s. “Culture is just integral. I made that real commitment to the community whakawhanaungatanga, to get to know the people and the place and the rituals, the tikanga. “Failing to do that would have been missing a real opportunity.” He coached the St Peter’s under 15 girls’ rugby team
and supported a basketball team. Using his rugby sevens experience – he wrote a book 10 years ago called Coaching Rugby Sevens – he will take charge of the Hautapu club sevens team. “I’ve come in as a leader. I do believe that schools require leaders that pay attention to school as a workplace and not just a place for young people to come to learn. I’m committed to do that. "I am here to balance that support of our staff at the same time as trying to inspire their performance,” said Blackburn.
Our business news A new festival launched to fund a mental health charity could become an annual fixture in Cambridge. We speak exclusively in the Waikato Business News, out this week, to the man whose vision it is to raise $10,000 for Mike King’s I Am Hope mental health crusade. His Cambridge Festival of Sport will run at the end of the month. Also featured is a story about a Te Awamutu student who won at the recent Young Enterprise awards in Hamilton. Waikato Business News, published by Good Local Media and a sister publication to Cambridge News and Te Awamutu News, will be distributed extensively throughout
Waipā for the first time. There are several points of difference in the revamped paper, including its layout and new masthead. Good Local Media owner David Mackenzie said it was the culmination of several weeks’ work. Mackenzie said readers would recognise names like editor Roy Pilott and senior writers Mary Anne Gill and Viv Posselt, journalist Jeremy Smith and the rest of the experienced Good Local team. “It’s exciting to see something that we’ve worked so hard on come to fruition.” PICTURED RIGHT: Good Local Media advertising director Janine Davy and owner David Mackenzie with the November issue of Waikato Business News.
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Liquor decision reserved By Mary Anne Gill
An application for the renewal of an off licence for Blackbull Liquor store in Cambridge has been reserved by the Waipā district licensing committee after a hearing before commissioners Sara Grayson, Michael Cameron and Marcus Gower last week. Licensing inspector Mary Fernandez opposed the application on the grounds of suitability citing in evidence an investigation by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) into the use of “voluntary” employees at the store. Police, MBIE and the Medical Officer of Health did not oppose the application. Early in the hearing Grayson, who chaired the hearing, gave an order for non-publication of the employees’ names. Blackbull Liquor is owned by NKM Princess Ltd – the shareholders are Balvir Singh and Harpreet Kaur - which has operated the store at Carter’s Flat for seven years. MBIE labour inspector Charlotte Grimwood last year found nine employment breaches amounting to more than $20,000 in underpayment and arrears. In her evidence Grimwood said she made an unannounced site visit in March last year and found two employees working there in a voluntary status. They were “not particularly
Blackbull Liquor store in Cambridge.
cooperative” when questioned, only giving basic details, she said. Rather than take the case to the Employment Relations Authority or Employment Court, the inspectorate issued an improvement notice in September last year requiring the store owners to pay the employees’ owed wages and holiday pay. The owners were cooperative and had already put a record keeping system in place, said Grimwood, and they complied with the notice by November. At the same time the licensing authority, which had received an application for the renewal of the off licence, made an Official Information Act request to MBIE for details of the investigation. Fernandez had found inconsistencies between statements made by the company director Balvir Singh, training records and the manager’s register.
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She told the hearing, employment law compliance was an area of mandatory inquiry when it came to liquor licence applications as they were directly related to suitability. Because Singh operated a kiwifruit growing business since 2020 and the couple had owned the liquor store since 2016, they were not unfamiliar with employment legislation, she said. “It is the inspector’s view nonpayment of monies owed to persons who are deemed to be working and having lower payroll expenses, gave the licensee a competitive edge over those other licensees who are complying with the law,” said Fernandez. In her evidence Harpreet Kaur said the couple felt part of the community and understood their responsibilities in operating the store. They gave the two employees
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work experience in the store throughout 2021 but did not pay them. After her investigation, the labour inspector told them to pay $16,861 to one of the volunteers and $4589.57 to the other. The latter refused to provide a bank account, so the money has yet to be paid, said Kaur. “We did not intentionally underpay our staff and were not deceptive or deliberate in our actions. We acknowledge we made a mistake with the payroll and record keeping but as soon as this came to light, we remedied it, and we have much better systems and processes so this cannot happen again.” Sarah Rawcliffe of Harkness Henry, the lawyer acting for Blackbull Liquor, said her clients had chosen to take the penalties, not to argue and make the payments. “It has caused them stress and
they do not want to be back in this situation again,” she said. This was not a case of an employer taking advantage. “They thought they were helping train someone.” The couple submitted their off licence renewal application in December 2020 and had been subjected to a long period of uncertainty. A further licence application would have to be filed next month “so we are running out of time, and we are extremely stressed and upset about this,” said Kaur. “We are honest and law abiding people and we are so sorry that we made these mistakes.” In response to questions from police at the hearing about why she felt intimidated when Fernandez and a police officer visited the store in December 2021 given how intimidating customers could be, Kaur said it was hard running a business these days. “A couple of weeks ago we had a customer come in using language saying ‘you bloody Indians, go back to your country’.” The customer threw $25 at the duty manager and took the product out of the store, she said. “We made a mistake, we did not keep the records. We amended it, if you go to the store now, every record (is) there for the last three years.” The committee reserved its decision, and it should be completed and released within four weeks, Grayson told the hearing.
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First gig for future rockstars By Steph Bell-Jenkins
They could be the Taylor Swifts, Axl Roses and Olivia Rodrigos of tomorrow, but for today, they’re just amped to be playing their first “proper gig”. A group of Cambridge Middle School band members will pack their drum kits, guitars, keyboards and microphones into a van on Sunday and head to Good Union to create some musical fireworks for family, friends and fans. “Ava has done a couple of performances before, but for the rest of them this is the first time they’re doing a proper gig with people coming to watch them,” head of music Sacha Marnoch said. “Post Covid, we’re thinking about how to get these kids into the community and doing something close to what they’d be doing as professional artists. “We want to give them these experiences because they could be doing this as a career one day. So, this is a stepping stone event.” Sacha, who is in her 11th year of teaching, is a professional singer who plays regular gigs around the Waikato and Bay of Plenty with guitarist Lance Knight in musical duo State of Flow.
The pair will close the show while the students enjoy free food and drinks. Drummers Jake Hayward and Sam Allen were looking forward to performing – and eating snacks. “I’m feeling good,” Jake said. “A little bit nervous, but happy at the same time that we’re going to do our gig and get free chips.” Olympic kayaker Max Brown, who works parttime as a music tutor at Cambridge Middle School, will also be there, performing an acoustic guitar number with one of the students. Sacha said many students
arrived at the school “with very little confidence – which is crazy, because half of them are more talented than I am”. “Ava, who won the top Waikato vocalist award at Bandquest in August, writes and performs her own songs and she’s incredible; she’s got the voice of an angel...we’ve got one child in here, Daniel, that I’d place at NCEA Level 1 – he’s phenomenal and playing years ahead of his age...Julija can find any harmony you need...they’re just amazing.” The students said they were feeling excited about the afternoon show.
Eleven Cambridge Middle School music students are hitting the road on Sunday to perform a Sunday music session. Front row (from left): drummer Sam Allen, guitarist Daniel Hill, singer/songwriter Ava Bell and drummer Jake Hayward. Back row (from left): singers Bella Walker and Ruby Sem, keyboard players Kaeden Whyte and Alex Kim, singers Julija Decik and Alexis Woolridge, and teacher Sacha Marnoch. Absent: Harry Trollope.
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Te Ara Wai benefits unveiled By Mary Anne Gill
The proposed $33 million Te Ara Wai land wars museum in Te Awamutu would create 20 jobs and generate $1.985 million a year, a Waipā District Council-commissioned report shows. The News obtained the Economic impact of Te Ara Wai report through a Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (LGOIMA) request. The report was considered in public excluded at the council’s September meeting and a media release issued soon afterwards saying detailed design work was set to begin on the museum. The depth of detail in the September 26 media release prompted The News to request the 40-page paper presented to elected members. The council did so last week, four hours after our deadline. The bundle of documents included the Te Ara Wai Strategic Project review, an update paper to the governance committee, an economic impact report and emails between Customer and Community Services group manager Sally Sheedy and the Ministry of Culture and Heritage.
Some details have been redacted under the Act. It is the Infometrics report which holds the first hint of the economic benefits and an estimate of visitor numbers. Author Rob Heyes said Te Ara Wai was expected to support an estimated 19.7 full time equivalent jobs a year and add $1.985 million a year to the district’s gross domestic product (GDP). The 19.7 full time jobs include the 8.6 new staff expected to be employed at the museum. The economic impact estimates are averaged across five financial years from 2026-2031 while GDP is expressed in 2022 prices to remove the effect of price inflation. It will cost the council $2.509 million a year to run the museum with anything between 64,890 to 79,130 visitors a year. More than half would come from Waikato, 28 per cent from the rest of New Zealand and 14 per cent from overseas. The report’s scenarios suggest the Waikato visitors would not stay overnight because travel times allow them to visit and return home within a day. But Infometrics had no data on how many visitors
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from outside Waikato currently stay in Waipā. Having that “evidencebased” estimate would increase the accuracy of its economic impact estimates, said Heyes. The strategic project review presented in August by Sheedy to the Te Ara Wai governance committee showed what had been going on behind the scenes. The committee largely meets in secret despite the multi-million ratepayer spend on the museum. Sheedy told the committee her report was in public excluded to enable council to carry on negotiations and commercial activities without prejudice or disadvantage and to protect information which is subject to an obligation of confidence. “This is not outweighed
by other matters which make it desirable in the public interest to hold the meeting in public,” she said. The committee recommended to the council that it go ahead with the museum project. Phase one spend of $28.075 million would go towards 1350 sq m on Te Ara Wai, 300 sq m on a storage facility and 300 sq m on tenantable space. Exhibition costs of just over $5 million took the total cost of the project to $33.084 million. In the media release, mayor Susan O’Regan said a “deep dive” into the project was crucial given the economic outlook, rising costs and the changed external funding environment. She acknowledged some councillors were “rightly” questioning timing and costs but said, “no-one believes the project does not have huge merit”. Sheedy told the committee the council sent an Expression of Interest to access funds from the Regional Cultural and Heritage fund. An application would need to be submitted before June next year. “This will require design work to be sufficiently advanced to provide full project detail and cost
Artists’ impressions of how the Te Ara Wai land war museum would look.
confidence plus a resource consent,” Sheedy said. Waipā District Council secured $5.24 million from the government’s Better Off Fund in December last year. A part of that $1.7 million will be used to complete detailed design work and seek resource consents for the old Bunnings building in Arawata Street, home to Te Ara Wai. Trust Waikato also confirmed a 12-month extension to its $1 million funding commitment made in 2019 but with an expectation progress would be made during that time. Sheedy told the committee ratepayers would fund all but $9 million of the $33 million cost through the
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Long Term Plan. Taking out the $2.95 million already committed, that left a shortfall of $6.550 million. Meetings had been held with Tainui throughout the strategic review and the tribe confirmed in principle its support for the project. Sheedy said recent conversations with partners, stakeholders and potential funders had been positive. One new funder had come on board, committing $250,000. “There is a long way to go, particularly given this project has largely been on hold for the past 30 months. There is a lot more work to do, and a lot more external funding to secure,” she said in the council’s media release.
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The late Ken Steen was one of a trio of Steen family stalwarts connected to the Cambridge Voluntary Fire Brigade for an extraordinary 127 years. First there was the Steen patriarch Tom, who served 40 years. Then Ken’s brother Winston ‘Wint’, who served 56 years and who died last year. Ken’s 31 years with the brigade, which started in July 1963, add to a total that will be hard to beat in today’s changed world. His October 21 memorial service at the fire station would have been akin to a homecoming of sorts. It was there, in the firehouse attached to the station, that Ken lived for 22 years after marrying Mary in 1966, and there that his three girls – Karen, Lynley and Andrea – spent their formative, if not slightly unusual, years. Lynley’s eulogy made mention of her dad’s cheese scones, his passions for gardening, deerstalking, the RSA and playing 500, and the numerous occasions on which all three girls would fall about laughing at their dad’s antics. Growing up in the firehouse gave the family a unique ability to sleep through almost anything, but more than that, it left a legacy shaped by Ken’s dry sense of humour, his loyalty and valued advice. After finishing school in Cambridge, Ken’s first job was as a fitter and turner before he did a stint at building. Later he moved to the
freezing works where he became foreman. Deputy chief fire officer Glenn Philip said Ken had an impressively high attendance rate, 89.36 per cent, for callouts and musters, and was a man known for his dedication both to the brigade and the community. He also enjoyed brigade competitions, both locally and nationally, and became a life member on his retirement. “His first major fire was to the Jonathan Foley’s photography shop fire in Duke St, with other memorable fires he attended being the music block at St Peter’s School and Paramount Tyres in Carter’s Flat,” he said. “The Steen family has dedicated an outstanding amount service to the local community. It is extraordinary from one family … all that time away from family, all those cold dinners, always putting others first.” Fellow life member Murray Browne met Ken when he himself joined the service in 1975. He spoke of Ken as ‘one of the old guys, someone to look out for and look up to.’ There were many spirited debates on topics like politics and inflation, he added, which led to Ken changing Murray’s moniker to ‘three percent.’ “There was often a pool cue in his hands,” he said. “He played regularly with the late Don Gerrand, and always thought he was number one.” PHOTO: Ken Steen as so many will remember him.
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By Viv Posselt
Recipients of local Hato Hone St John Youth Awards have been described as shining examples among their peers by Cambridge area committee chairman Jim Goddin. Congratulating St John penguins and cadets at last month’s awards ceremony, he said their accomplishments were testimony to their talent and to the many hours of effort put in each week. “You have demonstrated an outstanding community commitment and have set shining examples to your peers,” he said, urging them to use their skills to make a positive impact on the lives of others. The ceremony marked the 2022 achievements of Cambridge cadets and penguins. Cambridge divisional manager
Karena Rix said circumstances had delayed the 2022 presentation until now and said the 2023 awards ceremony will take place at the beginning of next year. Among the listed recipients were Jaydee Warburton, Emmelie Williams, Damien Williams, Jack Kirkpatrick, Rory Kirkpatrick, Michael Rix, Emily McIintyre, Emma Barrett, Rebecca Brocklebank, Sophie Orum and Xavier Claridge. Michael Rix received the award as Friendliest Cadet and was presented with the Community Service Cup for having volunteered the most time in the community during the calendar year it covers. He also received the Divisional Cadet of the Year trophy for 2022. A 10 Year Service award was presented to Karena Rix by Brent Nielsen, Commander of the Order of St John.
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If all the orange road cones in this country were placed end to end, they would stretch from Cambridge to Timbuktu. Yes....I made that up, but you get my drift. The plethora of cones cluttering up and restricting the road to Hamilton, near to the new retirement village, have been there so long they are almost drawing a pension. One can only wonder if the Waipā District Council is paying the contractors an hourly rate rather than an all-in price for the job(s). I use the plural for, in a relatively short stretch of road, there are numerous – sometimes linked – projects under way. New layout on Bryce Street, new roundabout at the velodrome end of the stretch. New cycleway on the south side throughout. New entrance to the burgeoning retirement village and further new entrance(s) to the large housing/school development on fine agricultural soil. Oh, yes, and two new housing developments on the south side on either side of the Te Awa village. All requiring appropriate access and egress in due course. Now I guess there are two schools of thought here if you are the district council. Should they attack it piecemeal and then permit the traffic restricting carnage to go on for ever? Or just lump everything into one pot and hopefully shorten the period of driver frustration? I do not envy their roading department their choice of decision but some sensible – and regular – update in the local paper (that you are currently reading) would be useful and helpful. One does not need an ombudsman to highlight council secrecy as is currently apparent, but this is public roading serving the public as they go about their rightful free passage. And those of you who egress Cambridge on the south side towards Te Awamutu had better stand by for your share of frustration. For at
Days ago, I stood on the Northern Coast of Ireland in County Antrim overlooking Dunluce Castle. Atop craggy outcrops of rock with expansive views northward out into the Atlantic Ocean, my mind recalled famous stories from this area, home to Ireland’s iconic Dunluce Castle. In one form or another, it has been present for over nine centuries of Irish history. While mostly in ruins today, its walls, buildings and general structure remains. It’s so impressive - as are the stories surrounding the place. One is the ‘red-hand story’ some call a tale, others a legend or yarn. Whatever its origin, fact or fiction, it’s become engrafted into ‘history.’ Throughout Ulster, the significant province within Northern Ireland, it’s virtually impossible to miss seeing the symbol of the ‘red hand’. This image is on crests, banners, plaques, signage - in fact it literally adorns the architectural and social topography of Northern Ireland. The red right hand was prominent on the flag of Ulster initially adopted in 1264, later becoming a provincial flag within Northern Ireland, featuring the red hand in the centre. Where did this red hand image originate? Not surprisingly, various versions exist in the oral traditions of Ireland. The bestknown, has rival Viking longboats closing on the rugged Atlantic coastline around Dunluce Castle. One of the Viking leaders promised that the first man to touch land would receive full possession of the territory. As the rival Viking ships approached the beach, an Irish mercenary called O’Neill sensed their ship was falling behind in the race. Desperately taking a sword in his left hand, with one blow, he severed his right hand, then hurled
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long last (and well overdue) the currently extremely dangerous linkage with Kaipaki Road is allegedly going to be serviced with a roundabout – coincidental with the rising from more good land – of a further subdivision. In an exchange with a council roading manager about three years ago I pleaded for a mirror to be placed at the Kaipaki Road intersection to permit safer egress onto the Te Awamutu Road. I was told that one day there would be a roundabout and anyway, he personally, did not like the use of mirrors. Since when did local body officer’s personal preferences surmount safety issues? So, to put a cat among the pigeons, is it time for Cambridge to divest itself from Waipā and become a city in its own right using the 20,000 residents’ rule? Should the remainder of Waipā merge with the much smaller Ōtorohanga to create economies of scale? Now before I am showered with abuse from readers (and possibly the council) please remember this is just an opinion piece aimed at creative thinking among our readers. I understand those longer standing Cambridge residents – sad that the ‘village’ atmosphere is declining in favour of urban sprawl – will fight tooth and nail to remain within Waipā. It was a name that was thrust onto the area by Sir Brian Elwood when he was frustrated by the parochial nature of the 1989 Cambridge and Te Awamutu (then) borough leaders. Somewhat gleefully, named the district after possibly the dirtiest looking river in the North Island. And before readers explain that the costly bureaucracy that may arise from this seemingly crazy idea, it is relatively easy to purchase services from other councils.
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Facts about calderas By Janine Krippner
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Writing about volcanism in Aotearoa/ New Zealand, the term “caldera” pops up frequently. We have a lot of them. For those who have vaguely heard of them, images of “supervolcanoes” and extinction-level eruptions tend to come to mind. I like to remind people that if these eruptions really were extinction events, we would not be here to have these conversations, would we? Yes, they would be awful, there is no doubt about that. But extinction? We have already proved that wrong by still existing. Living in the Unted States I saw a lot of concern and straight up fear about the Yellowstone caldera system, most of it based on innocent misunderstanding like this, as well as more aggressive misinformation shared online. Calderas are essentially large depressions or basins in the landscape different to volcanic craters; they can be hard to spot being so large and/or filled with material. Craters form when eruptions excavate material from a vent, and erupted material accumulates around that vent. A caldera is usually much larger, sometimes exceeding tens of kilometres across, and forms by subsidence (the land moves downwards) when enough magma is erupted, or sometimes when it moves laterally below the surface creating space for the surface to collapse into. They are often formed during large explosive eruptions, but also form during slower more effusive eruptions. We saw this scenario play out at Kīlauea in 2018. Calderas are part of volcanic systems that produce a wide range of eruption styles and sizes, those really big eruptions that capture our attention are relatively rare. If we look at the larger Taupō Volcanic Zone, we have several caldera systems including the Taupō system itself, Rotorua (the lake and city are within a caldera), Okataina (including Tarawera), Kapenga, Mangakino, and Maroa. Most of
these have had several collapse events related to very large eruptions, with many more much smaller eruptions. We see some of the larger eruption deposits full of pumice around the Waikato. I wouldn’t want to see one of those eruptions in person and we aren’t likely to in our lifetimes, but I would never say it was impossible. It is important to remember that these systems naturally have periods of unrest where the activity below the surface increases but does not lead to an eruption. They also don’t become “overdue”, volcanoes don’t work like that. They don’t just accumulate magma at a constant rate then go boom once a limit is reached. It’s far more complex and a lot of the magma never actually erupts. That’s how we get so much granite around the world, granite is essentially a magma reservoir that cooled very slowly below the surface. However, these rare eruptions are extremely high impact so we do study everything we can about them to understand what exactly they would mean for us, what the much smaller and more likely eruptions would look like, how we could recover, what sort of warning signals we would get, and how destructive those warning signals could be. Unrest includes earthquakes, ground deformation (rising or falling), changes in volcanic gases released at the surface, changes in heat flow, and changes in geothermal/ hydrothermal systems. We can measure all of these things and put them into the context of global volcano research to narrow down what the outcomes may be. It is critical to know what the normal level of this activity is so that we can spot when something else may be beginning, especially in a volcanically active country like this one.
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With inflation running at 5.6%, down from a 30-year high of 7.3% just over a year ago, households and businesses face difficult choices about spending their money – and so do councils. But councils face much higher inflationary pressure as they buy products householders do not have to, such as pipes, roading aggregate and asphalt. The costs of these products have risen much faster than the Consumer Price Index. Price increases for products used in infrastructure are reflected in the Capital Goods Price Index which accelerated upwards from early 2021, hitting an annual increase of 12.5% in June last year before easing to 6.4% in June this year. This means there is an 18.3% gap between the cost of these materials now, compared with what councils planned for just three years ago. The gap in civil construction costs is a whopping 26.3%, with the largest increase being a 30% jump in urban drainage and sewerage system construction costs since 2020. You do not have to take my word for it. Infometrics chief executive and principal economist, Brad Olsen, laid it out succinctly in an article in his economic consultancy’s August 2023 newsletter “Rapid cost escalation makes for difficult choices.” It is available online. Councils are now working on their next Long Term Plan (LTP 2024-34) with a focus on the first three years starting in July 2024. Setting budgets and work plans to meet sensible targets for the next three years is proving challenging. For Waikato District Council, the indicative cost of maintaining our infrastructure and services currently looks like requiring a doubledigit general rate increase. To keep rates down we are examining what initiatives may need to be delayed or, possibly, levels of service
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everybody,” Douglas said, adding the “unique opportunity” to share the domain with an event of the calibre of Armistice in Cambridge is one she’s relishing. It features battle reenactments, archery vehicle parades and more. “I’m delighted that we will both be there. The combination of what will
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The second annual Clive Steenson Memorial Regatta on Lake Karāpiro at the weekend attracted more clubs than the event under its previous guises ever did. Now, organisers are reflecting on a day they say “couldn’t have gone any better” after more than 700 rowers from 20 clubs from as far north as Whangārei, and as far south as Clifton, as well as from Cambridge, took to the water. Though the Te Awamutu Rowing Club has run the long-standing event for more than 50 years, it was renamed the Clive Steenson Memorial last year to honour its club stalwart, who died in 2021. It is designed to provide rowers who are new to the sport another opportunity to row in a competitive environment. For some competitors, Saturday was their very first race – and estimates were that about 230 of the athletes who took part were novices in the sport, or in their first year of rowing.
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Miller takes charge By Steph Bell-Jenkins
Behind Tauwhare School’s reception desk, Paula Brown picks up her phone and punches a number on the keypad. “Mr Sampson,” she says, “I’ve got the reporter here from Cambridge News to see you. Shall I send her in?” There is a pause on the line as eight-year-old Miller Sampson gives the idea some thought. “Yes please,” he says. Agreeing to meet the press is one of the many important decisions the year 3 student has had to make today – and it’s not even lunchtime yet. Miller, aka Mr Sampson, is principal for the day. He’s the big cheese. The head honcho. The top gun. And it appears he has things well under control. He’s already welcomed students to school, run Friday assembly, eaten lollies, delivered a speech to his teaching staff, eaten lollies, made himself a hot chocolate with the fancy machine in the staffroom, held a senior leadership meeting with the support team he appointed (deputy principal Asher Burke and
assistant principal Dustin Vandy), eaten lollies, visited classrooms, done some building maintenance, eaten lollies, played a round of golf on the back field and attended a Zoom meeting with Ngahinapouri School principal Mike Harrop. In that meeting he made decisions around choosing and positioning equipment for a new junior playground scheduled to be installed next year. “I decided we needed some new swings, because we don’t have any at school and I only have a tyre swing at my house,” he said. Miller is looking the part today, dressed in a well-cut blue suit, crisp blue shirt and skate shoes. It’s a perfectly judged combination of refined sophistication and effortless relatability. “I just got the suit for this,” he said. “But when I go out for dinner I’ll wear it, definitely.” Principal for the day was a prize Miller’s father Peter won during an auction at a PTA quiz evening in term three – for the bargain price of around $700. “Dad said to me that he had a few beers and he was encouraged by people at his
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table and he got a bit carried away,” said Miller, who was “surprised and excited” to hear the news the next morning. “I was like, oh my gosh!” He knew, almost immediately, what to do with all that power: he would hold a bomb competition in the school pool.
Principal Miller Sampson (centre) with his senior leadership team, assistant principal Dustin Vandy (left) and deputy principal Asher Burke (right).
That was scheduled to happen after lunch and he expected it would be the highlight of the day. He was really looking forward to being the judge and handing out prizes for the best manu. Regular Tauwhare School principal Chris May was impressed with Miller and said the young student had a lot of potential. “What he’s really demonstrated is decisiveness under pressure,” Mr May said. “For example, when he’s on duty, whole groups of children are coming up to him asking him to be the mitigator of the troubles at morning tea and the decider of what should be happening. “One thing I’ve really admired is how he’s thought not just of himself, but how he can set things up for other people. I just think that shows true leadership.” Miller now sees the role as a potential career option. “Now I’ve been a principal, I really want to be a principal when I’m older, or a farmer,” he said.
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Very little about Chris Atkinson and Hughie Castle’s experiences running marathons in France and Antarctica respectively sounds like a walk in the park. The pair led a recent interview-style
presentation at Cambridge Library, entitled Two Great Marathons of the World. Those there to quiz them seemed split into two camps, fellow athletes keen on picking up some tips with the rest likely left wondering why they would do it in the first place. Ultramarathon runner Chris said his
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participation in the 172 km world UltraTrail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) mountain ultramarathon in August, an event with 10,000m of elevation through France, Italy and Switzerland, saw him struggle to acclimatise as he squared up to the highest running he has faced. Starting and finishing in Chamonix and circumnavigating France’s highest mountain Mont Blanc, 1757 runners finished of the 2693 who started. The experienced Cambridge Athletic & Harrier Club member completed the race in 42 hours. “Within five minutes of finishing I couldn’t stand up.” He credited his extensive support crew, which included Jo Munn and Lauren Shelley in France, for getting him to the end. Tough as it was with ‘next level steepness’ coming in waves and the constant need to refuel his body, there were moments of enjoyment in the camaraderie among like-minded runners and the breathtaking scenery. “It was a real journey for me,” he said. “You know there will be low points, so it’s about how you manage those. It comes down to problem solving and having a strong support team.” Hughie Castle, who has run events in New Zealand, the Great Wall of China, and in
Rio de Janiero, completed her marathon in Antarctica in March. She joined a tour group who flew to the bottom of South America then spent two days on a cruise ship sailing to King George Island off the Antarctica coast, battling 4.8m waves at 9 second intervals and in 6.5 knot winds. “I saw that as part of the adventure,” she said. The course itself was six laps of a 7km loop with about 1000m elevation and temperatures ranging from around zero to minus 5 degrees C. It took participants between the Russian, Argentinian and Uruguayan bases on the island, and due to limitations around numbers permitted on the island at any one time, the group was split up. “Part of the clean Antarctica requirements were that we placed nothing on the ground, so there were tarpaulins laid out on which we had to place our drink bottles,” Hughie said. “Seeing penguins at the start and finish was very cool.” Perhaps less enjoyable was the ride in Zodiacs back to the ship, a rough cold trip made through broken ice which threatened to puncture the hull, and a death-defying ‘polar plunge’ at the end. “There is no terrain like it anywhere … it was a fantastic experience,” she said.
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Enjoy a Devonshire Tea and Tour of Longridge Country Estate gardens and villas. Then discover some treasures in the antique, retro and op shops of Paeroa. Bus departs at 9am from Hautapu Rugby Club, Victoria Street, and returns approximately 4pm. $15 includes bus and Devonshire Tea. Limited tickets available. Please make payment at Cambridge i-site Centre. Event kindly sponsored by Longridge Country Estate Retirement Village.
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Dinner Event: Thursday 23 November – Tieke Golf Estate
Mike King’s Gumboot Friday Concert
HONOURING ROD DIXON: 40 Years since his incredible NYC Marathon Victory
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VENUE: Globox Arena Claudelands FORMAT: Saturday
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Jason Kerrison 9pm The Feelers – including three audience chosen covers
Mr Mike King on stage!
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DATE: Friday 24 Nov, from 4pm PARTNER: Leamington Primary (Family event with BBQ and recreational swimming in the 50m pool.) 25m, 50m, 100m swims for Champions’ Certificates in the indoor pool for children.
SPLIT TRIATHLON DATE: Swim Friday evening, Run Saturday morning, Cycle Saturday afternoon. U14 200m timed races as part 1 of – 200m swim, 2.2km run, 5.2km cycle.
In Partnership with Rowing NZ and the Paris Olympics Leight – Weight Project VENUE: Hautapu Sports Club DATE: Tuesday 20 – through Sunday 26, morning finals.
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VENUE: Hautapu Sports Club
HOLE-IN-ONE GOLF – VENUE: Hautapu Sports Club in association with Tieke Golf Estate/
RUNNING VENUE: Cambridge Raceway FORMAT: Saturday Self-timed 10km, Half -Marathon/Full Marathon – “For Good!” – anywhere in NZ with a Give-a-Little page to donate to your chosen charity. 8am – 5km fun-run – including second leg for 14+ triathlon (Lead Partner: Trident High School) 9am – Road Relays - 4 person team School, Business House and Family relay. (Lead Partner: Leamington Primary School)
10.15 – 2.2 km – Rod Dixon Kids Marathon – final RDKM run plus 2.2km fun-run for children and 2.2km time for U14 triathletes. (Lead Partner: Cambridge Middle School) 10:45am – Women’s 5km Road Race all age groups and – including elite triathletes. 11:15am – Men’s 5km Road Race all age groups and – including elite triathletes.
CYCLING – 3.6 PROLOGUE VENUE: 1.2km closed road circuit at PGL Hautapu (is association with Cambridge High School Cycling) 3.6km prologue TTs – riders can haveup to 3 attempts.
A national-wide Cycle for Good – anywhere in NZ with a Give-a-Little page to donate to your chosen charity.
NZ NATIONALS (CROSS-FIT): VENUE: Velodrome FORMAT: Saturday/Sunday www.newzealandnationals.com/ Brilliant and high quality event so worth going to watch.
TROUT FISHING Competition in association with Hunting and Fishing. VENUE: Everywhere … DATE: Throughout the week of 19 – 26 of November.
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Horses put on a show Goodwood Sailors By Mary Anne Gill
More than 400 people got a behind the scenes look at the successful Cambridge Riding for the Disabled operation at their open day on Sunday. And it was the horses themselves that stole the limelight gleefully accepting treats like carrots and clumps of grass from delighted spectators. Spokesperson Sam Ogden said the highlights of the day celebrating the organisation’s 40th anniversary were the way the business community got behind them, the contribution from volunteers and backed up by mentoring from the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. Children found the Sparkly Strides carousel choreographed group dressage display in the arena ring very entertaining. Every single person walked away with something from the Tombola – a game in which people pick tickets out of a revolving drum. “Seeing our riders and their whānau was the icing on the cake. They are why we do what we do, and it was lovely to see them,” said Ogden. The Cambridge RDA was founded in 1983 and runs programmes designed to develop and increase physical abilities, communication and social skills, confidence and self-esteem.
David Milne, ex RDA, with Margaret Ellis feeding carrots to Ziggy, a seven-year-old Kaimanawa horse, at the Cambridge Riding for the Disabled Open Day celebrating 40 years. Photos: Mary Anne Gill.
Abbey East, 13, Cambridge Middle School with her father Brendon James, RDA‘s Laura Pilkington and Rangi, a 12-year-old on loan from Te Aroha RDA. Cambridge Riding for the Disabled Open Day celebrating 40 years.
Beth Iremonger, 8, (left) and Jessica Hawkins, 7, show great skills as first-time sailors during Goodwood School’s year 3 and 4 camp at Lake Karapiro last month. The three-day camp, led by associate principal Lynda Alton, was originally planned for February but had to be postponed because of Cyclone Gabrielle. It involved 130 students, who stayed at the Rob Waddell Centre and took part in sailing, kayaking, biscuiting, archery, high ropes, cycling, orienteering, adventure games and a pyjama party. Photo – supplied.
Howzat? Cricket is back for summer By Steph Bell-Jenkins
Three Cambridge High School cricket teams launched their 2023/2024 summer seasons at home on Saturday as the Hamilton and Waikato Valley Secondary Schools’ competition got underway. Cambridge High’s U19 1st XI squared off with the 2nd XI on the number one oval, while the U16 Junior XI went head-to-head with Hamilton Boys’ High School Colts
Eve Wolland looking sharp in the field for Cambridge High’s 1st XI playing at home on Saturday. Photo: Steph Bell-Jenkins.
Silver on the number two pitch. Second XI captain Hamish Copeland said his team, who bowled first, was feeling “quite nervous” going into today’s match, but a couple of early wickets helped their confidence. His side managed to dismiss their opponents for 169 in 39.4 overs. “That was encouraging because last season we’d let over 300 runs go against teams that weren’t as good,” Copeland said. “We had them 30-something for three at one stage.” The team had a sniff at victory but their hopes tumbled when a quick fall of wickets through the middle order left them all out for 114 in the 42nd over. However, Copeland was impressed with the overall effort. “Usually we’d bat like this but give away a lot of runs when we’re bowling – but we managed to bowl quite well,” he said. On the next door field, the
Cambridge High U16 Junior XI failed to chase down Hamilton Boys Colts Silver’s total of 125 when they were dismissed after 29.5 overs for 95. Despite the 30-run loss, captain Theo Goodwin was upbeat about the performance. “We played well – we bowled
well and fielded well and the boys were positive for the whole game,” he said. The school’s U16 Colts team were all out for 81 after 24.5 overs playing away against the St Paul’s Collegiate Colts XI, who batted out their 40 overs, scoring 235 for the loss of only two wickets.
Hautapu touch rugby action Steph Bell-Jenkins snapped some photos of a match between Leamington 6 and Leamington 8 as the Hautapu Sports junior touch rugby summer module kicked off at Memorial Park on Friday night. RIGHT: Mikaere Haua, 12, heads up the park. FAR RIGHT: Thirteenyear-old Taraia MulveyGriggs on attack for Leamington 8.
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Cambridge High’s 1st XI Girls were set to take on St Peter’s Cambridge Girls at home on Tuesday (October 31) at 4.30pm. A new T20 competition has been introduced this term and was scheduled to begin yesterday (November 1). • More photos cambridgenews.nz
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Spirits were high at Cambridge Middle School’s annual athletics day at the Cambridge Athletic and Harrier Club in Vogel St last week despite the drizzly rain. Conditions were too slippery to run the high jump, so teachers kept students entertained by letting them jump onto the landing pad and slide across the surface instead. However, the 100m and 200m sprint races, relays, long jump, shot put and discus all went ahead. Students could choose to take part in competitive or non-competitive events. Steph Bell-Jenkins took her camera along.
Long jump: (From left) Anna-Grace Stokes, Kate Rota and Amelia Jamieson with Ruby Sen (front). Amelia had already competed in the discus and was waiting for her shot put event.
Year 8 student Malan Lourens powers home to win the 100m sprint final.
Amelia Jamieson competing in shot put.
Ace class members (from left) Sophia Ban, Ashley McMenamin, Hannah Zamin, Charlotte McMenamin and Dani Curtis after their 100m running race.
Sawyer Wiseman gets some air flying onto the high jump landing pad.
Cambridge Middle School deputy principal Tagget Christophersen gets off to a flying start in the first leg of the 4 x 100m relay against student house teams.
Learning assistant and rugby player Waisake Salabiau uses his slight physical advantage to win the 4 x 100m relay for the teachers.
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Eating out A picnic can be as simple as baguettes, cheese and a bottle of wine or as elaborate as pâté, cold roast duck, grilled asparagus, champagne, strawberries and silver candelabra. But whatever your preference, choosing the right picnic spot is imperative. Romance is often top of mind when encouraging my man to accompany me on a picnic. Views of the sea are a number one choice but on the last two occasions an easterly wind has been a dampener. So yesterday I chose a river which was a great success — privacy, soothing ripples of water on stones, no wind or sandflies. Our 20-year-old picnic basket is permanently packed with plates, mugs, plastic glasses, cutlery, corkscrew/can opener and paper serviettes as well as insect repellent, wet wipes and a small plastic bag for rubbish. All I need to do is place the food in a chilly bin together with an ice pack and we’re off. Keeping Cool: • Store your chilly bin inside the air-conditioned car — not the boot. • If possible, keep the chilly bin in the shade while picnicking. • Once foods have been removed from the chilly bin, serve them quickly and return any unused portions to the bin. BACON, EGG & SAUSAGE MEAT PLAIT 2 rashers bacon, diced 2 small, hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped 500g sausage meat 1 shallot, diced 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary freshly ground black pepper to taste 400g savoury short pastry Preheat the oven to 200°C. Using your fingers or a fork and working lightly, combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Roll out the pastry to a 30cm x 24cm rectangle. Mark the pastry into 3 equal sections running lengthwise. On each long side, cut slits about 2cm apart. Cut only to the centre third of the rectangle Place the filling down the centre (uncut) third of the pastry.
Bacon, egg & sausage meat plait
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Plait the pastry over the filling working from one side to the other. Place on an oven tray. If preferred, brush the top and sides with beaten egg. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden and cooked. Serves 4.
Bake for about 1 hour. Delicious served with chutney. Serves 6-8.
LAYERED ITALIAN MEAT LOAF I used the meat of gluten-free sausages. This is more like a terrine than a run-of-the-mill meat loaf. 750g lean minced beef 500g sausage meat 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons white wine or water 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 small onion, diced 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 12 each: pitted Kalamata olives, stuffed green olives 1 roasted red capsicum (from a jar), drained and cut into strips Preheat the oven to 180°C. Combine the mince and sausage meat, working well with your (clean) hands. Whisk the egg and wine and add to the meats with the garlic, onion, herbs and seasonings. Mix well. Brush a 20cm x 12cm loaf pan with olive oil. Line the pan with about 1/3 of the meat mixture. Divide the remaining meat into 4 equal portions. Place 1/2 the green and black olives on the base. Pat 1 portion of the meat on top. Place half the red capsicum evenly on top. Cover with another portion of meat. Place the remaining olives on top then the remaining meat. Pat down evenly.
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Gumboot Friday
It is Gumboot Friday tomorrow (November 3) and Hautapu School is encouraging students to wear their gumboots to school and bring a gold coin donation to raise money for youth mental illness.
TO GAIN ACCESS TO A LOCK BOX 1. Dial 111 ask for Ambulance 2. Give location of the box and of the patient if not near you 3. Ambulance will give you the code 4. Remove lock cover 5. Enter code 6. Then turn handle Location Bunnies Childcare Cambridge High School Cambridge High School Cambridge Park Oval Leamington Challenge Cambridge Eureka Hall Fencourt Hall Hautapu Country Store Kaipaki Hall Kairangi Hall Karapiro Village Leamington Campground Leamington Primary School Leamington Rugby Sports Club Matangi 4 Square McDonalds Resthaven Village Community Centre Roto O Rangi Memorial Hall St Andrews Church St John Ambulance Station St Kilda Te Miro Hall Unichem Cambridge Pharmacy Whitehall Settlers Hall Whitehall Fruit Packers Wilkinson Transport Engineering Z Station Cambridge Z Station Hautapu
197 Thornton Road Admin Building, 25 Swayne Road Gymnasium 25 Swayne Road West Thompson St end 88 Duke Street 10 Hunter Road 529 Fencourt Road 17 Hautapu Road 530 Kaipaki Rd 702 Kairangi Road Cnr Ariki Street and Rangatira Rd 32 Scott St Lamb Street Carlyle Street, Leamington 453 Tauwhare Rd, Matangi 98 Queen Street 4 Vogel Street 6 Kiarangi Roto O Rangi 85 Hamilton Rd 16 Fort Street 19 Kiniera Tce 447 Te Miro Rd 52 Victoria Street Cambridge 11 Brunskill Road, Karapiro 128 Gorton Road, Karapiro 12 Albert Street, Carters Flat Corner of Queen St and Victoria St 167 Victoria Road
EASY VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SALAD Prepare at home then assemble at your picnic. Fried shallots are available from Asian food stores and some supermarkets. Dressing: 6 tablespoons each: rice vinegar dressing, fish sauce 1 large chilli, seeded and sliced 3 cloves garlic, crushed Chicken: 2 large skinned and boned chicken breasts, halved lengthwise olive oil to baste Salad: 2-3 cups finely sliced iceberg lettuce 16 slices Lebanese cucumber 1 cup mung bean sprouts 1 red capsicum, seeded and sliced 2 spring onions, sliced 1/2 cup each: mint leaves, coriander leaves Topping: 4 tablespoons sliced fried shallots, Combine the dressing ingredients and store in a leak-proof container. Brush the chicken with olive oil. Grill for 4-5 minutes each side or until cooked, basting with oil occasionally. Cool, chill and slice. Store in a covered container until ready to serve. Meanwhile, combine the ingredients for the salad. Place in an airtight container to go. Serve the salad topped with the chicken. Drizzle with the dressing then add the shallots. Serves 4.
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A permanent wash station is now installed and operational at Mighty River Domain, Lake Karāpiro as part of the freshwater gold clam infestation response. It has a pressure sprayer to enable boaties to give their craft a good blast of water to ensure that young clams with mucous strands are removed.
Anti-social driving
An increase in late night anti-social driving behaviour has prompted Waipā District Council to propose a light motor vehicle prohibition under its Public Places Bylaw. This will give police more powers to take action in problem areas. Cambridge/ Maungatautari wards: Gudex Rd, Appleby Rd, Wells Place – from Waikato Expressway to Moemoea Place. Te Awamutu/Kihikihi wards: Bond Rd and Harrison Dve industrial areas, Bank Rd (Lake Ngā Roto), Puahue Rd-Parklands Rd-Chamberlain Rd loop, Arapuni and Bulmers Landings area. Pirongia/Ōhaupō wards: Hamilton Airport and Rukuhia areas.
Playgrounds
Tamariki are being given the opportunity to have their say on what they want to see in two of Waipā district’s playgrounds. Reserves in Hiskens Place, Te Awamutu, and Kings Garden in Cambridge have been identified as future sites for new playground equipment in the coming years.
Charity Open Day
Kids in Need Waikato, Cambridge’s homegrown success story, is marking its 5th year in operation with a public Open Day next weekend. The November 12 family-oriented event will feature special guests from around the region, music, bouncy castles, face painting and food, and will offer a tour of the facilities, including that of a newlycompleted shed built to meet growing needs. The Open Day will run from 10am to 2pm at 118 Fencourt Road in Cambridge.
Lacrosse selections
Cambridge High School students Annelies Banks and Piper Russell have been selected in the New Zealand Under 20 women’s lacrosse team to compete in the Southern Crosse Tournament in Melbourne from January 3-7 next year. Both girls are 16 and attended trials over a three-month period to test their stick work, fitness and game knowledge.
Colour run
Cambridge Primary School’s PTA Colour Fun Run is happening on Friday, November 10 to help raise money to reseal the school’s BMX track.
Top of podium
Cambridge-based Ellesse Andrews stamped her class on a select field to win both the sprint and keirin finals in the UCI Track Cycling Champions League in Berlin. Andrews, the keirin world champion, won the opening round of the keirin, and repeated her win in Berlin but also added the sprint final. Both were won in dominant fashion. She was the fastest qualifier in the sprint competition, the only female rider under 11 seconds, and went on to beat England’s Katy Marchant in the final.
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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+
Villa Design - Everything You Dreamed Of
Gold Star on Goldsmith
Auction
$770,000 Negotiation
OPEN HOMES SAT & SUN 1.00 - 1.30PM
OPEN HOMES SAT & SUN 11.00 - 11.30AM
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12 Goldsmith Street, Leamington
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49 Coleridge Street, Leamington
- Recently painted exterior this home sits on a near flat 600m² (more or less) freehold section- fully fenced for children and pets. - Stylish newly refurbished kitchen positioned perfectly in the spacious open plan living and dining areas, a great space for entertaining friends or being together with family. You will also appreciate the new bathroom and toilet areas as well. - The master bedroom, has outdoor access also, connecting to the side deck.
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- Residence meticulously crafted, built in 2000’s, showcasing classic villa design. - Modernised kitchen with Smeg and Bosch appliances, a real hub for family mealtimes. - Lovely wrap around bullnose verandah, and covered deck offering year-round alfresco entertaining and a place to bask in the tranquil, private garden and fully fenced back yard. Auction (unless sold prior) 8th November, 12pm
Cambridge East Brick & Private
High Vendor Motivation - Bring Your Offer!
$660,000
Negotiation OPEN HOME SUNDAY 1.00 - 1.30PM
VIEW BY APPOINTMENT 115B Tennyson Street, Leamington
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- Tidily presented and tucked away from the roadside. Fresh interior renovations complete the work on this property - move in and enjoy without lifting a finger! - Maximised indoor-outdoor flow. Entertaining is easy with an effortless stream to the sunny outdoor entertainment area. - Features include: modernised bathroom; industrial barn door; LED lighting; compact separate laundry; open plan dining; modernised bathroom; fresh exterior finish; concrete parking pad & off-street.
07 823 2300 sales@more-re.co.nz www.more-re.co.nz
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4 Alfred Back Place, Cambridge
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- A fantastic quiet, private location, enchanting end of cul-de-sac aspect. - Within walking distance of all schooling and close to central Cambridge township. - Warm, welcoming, light living areas; spacious bedrooms; separate laundry; conservatory/office; 2nd Toilet; deck & private garden. - A garden studio that has been used as a gym and garden shed in the past.
More Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA 2008
74 Victoria Street Cambridge
Peter Tong 021 987 867
Wendy Tong 027 555 0633
Lily Hooker 027 870 3317
Jason Tong Rebecca Napier Cary Ralph 027 755 2902 020 404 74120 021 139 4000
Dean Clarke 027 434 5406
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Dreaming of Designer Satisfaction?
Divine Central Cambridge Oasis
Negotiation
Negotiation
OPEN HOME SUNDAY 2.00 - 2.30PM
OPEN HOME SUNDAY 1.00 - 1.30PM 15 Lakewood Lane, Cambridge
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- Whether you seek a bolt hole or a home with space for visitors, you are covered with 4 bedrooms, 2 ensuites, family bathroom and powder room. - Set over three levels with an Aritco elevator, your asset is future proofed and easy care. - Designmarked’s stunning kitchen with signature hidden pantry, has engineered stone benchtops, a solid oak servery, granite sink and storage galore with all the bells and whistles.
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66 Whare Marama Drive, Pukekura
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- Built in March 2021, secured by an electric entry gate, positioned for the sun, views, and privacy on a 2501m² (more or less) section. - Spacious master bedroom with sizeable ensuite & walk-in robe, the family bedrooms are of welcoming size, guest suite divine with dedicated ensuite is epic! - open plan living features a mesmerising gas fireplace and quad stacker doors. - Hostess kitchen-supersized island benchtop and walk-in pantry.
In A Class Of It’s Own
Designed For Guest Stay - Pukekura
Negotiation
Negotiation OPEN HOME SUNDAY 3.00 - 3.30PM
OPEN HOME SUNDAY 2.00 - 2.30PM 43 Seachange Drive, Pukekura
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37 Recite Avenue, Pukekura
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- This designer Urban Home 405m² homestead radiates supreme - A welcoming four year old four bedroom Urban Homes residence situated perfectly for the enjoyment of a north facing aspect on a design and no expense spared on chattels and fittings. 2587m² (more or less) section. - A family three bedroom wing is serviced by two ensuites; the guest - Light and stylish open plan living area with polished concrete floor. wing or teenager end of two double bedrooms also sports an - Clever floor plan which offers privatisation of master suite from the ensuite (dual) and powder room for guests. guest wing and a comforting separate lounge. - The kitchen, scullery, bar area gift stone benchtops, two Bosch - Hostess kitchen – stone benchtop, hidden walk-in pantry, Blum soft pyrolytic ovens, two integrated dishwashers, three sinks, induction close drawers and gas cooktop. cooktop ( rangehood with in ceiling motor for quieter ambience).
07 823 2300 sales@more-re.co.nz www.more-re.co.nz
More Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA 2008
74 Victoria Street Cambridge
Peter Tong 021 987 867
Wendy Tong 027 555 0633
Lily Hooker 027 870 3317
Jason Tong Rebecca Napier Cary Ralph 027 755 2902 020 404 74120 021 139 4000
Dean Clarke 027 434 5406
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New Listing Open Days
TENDER
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57.4951ha
2/2171 Cambridge Road, Te Awamutu Boutique 57ha (approx) dairy farm, extremely well presented, fully functional and so close to Te Awamutu. This property has been proudly owned and operated by the Roger’s Charitable Trust. Bequeathed to Te Awamutu College in 1962 by Dr Lindsay Rogers, the time has come to sell the property and utilise proceeds to honour Dr Roger’s intentions in a different way. Flat/ easy rolling contour, fertile soils and strong pastures. Specimen shade trees with a long road frontage offer huge eye appeal. Neat and tidy infrastructure, plus a warm and cosy, modern three bedroom home.
Tender Closes 29 November 2023 at 1.00pm at Ray White Te Awamutu, may not be sold prior. Price is + GST (if any)
Noldy Rust 027 255 3047 noldy.rust@raywhite.com
View Thursdays 2 & 9 November, 11.00am - 12.30pm
rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA30692 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)
Cambridge Eureka 50 Appleton Lane Road Cambridge 145 Racecourse 53
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This executive lifestyle property ers a spacious and This stunning lifestyle property offersoff a spacious and comfortable comfortable livingperfect experience with its 5 alarge bedrooms,3 living environment, for those seeking peaceful and bathrooms glazing throughout. With a generous serene retreat.and Withdouble three bedrooms, including an ensuite, and a totalarea of three toilets, this property provides ample space forspace a land of 6410 sqm, this property provides ample growing familyyour or those who hosting The open-plan for you and family toenjoy enjoy. With guests. the 270 degree picture design creates a seamless flow between the living, dining, and perfect birds eye views you will spend hours gazing out and kitchen areas, making it ideal for entertaining. The property boasts getting lost in the Waikato countryside. Contact Gary today a generous land area of 4508 sqm, providing plenty of room for to arrange your viewing! outdoor activities.
Leamington 5 Chesterton Drive 4
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Nestled in a peaceful cul-de-sac within walking distance of local amenities awaits an ideal family home. As you enter 5 Chesterton Drive into the large entranceway you immediately feel at secure and at ease. On offer here are spacious, open plan, north facing living areas which flow effortlessly to the sunny patio area and back yard oasis. Call Tegan today to arrange your viewing!
07 827 8815
For Sale $1,490,000 ViewSale by appointment For $1,799,000 or scheduled open day www.harcourts.co.nz/CB6337 View by appointment or scheduled open home times www.kdre.co.nz/CB6352
Gary Stokes M 021 351 112 Gary Stokes Bevan Higgins M 021 351 112 M 027 471 2424
Deadline Sale 30 November 2023 unless sold prior View by appointment or scheduled open home times www.kdre.co.nz/CB6356
57 Duke Street, Cambridge
Tegan Spooner M 027 829 3606
kdre.co.nz
Cambridge 196 Athlone Drive Deadline Sale 24 November 2023, unless sold prior 3 2 2 5 View by appointment or open home Exceptional Lifestyle Close to Town www.harcourts.co.nz/ CB6354 This stunning lifestyle property offers a spacious and modern living environment, perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat Gary Stokes just a short drive from the CBD. Boasting 3 double bedrooms, the M 021 351 112 master suite has a large ensuite and walk in robe with access to the rear patio. The remaining two bedrooms have good wardrobe Tegan Spooner storage and are serviced by the equally spacious family M 027 829 3606 bathroom. Call Gary or Tegan today to arrange your viewing!
Harcourts Kevin Deane Real Estate
@harcourtskdre
Licensed REAA 2008
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Featured Listings 47 Alpha Street, Cambridge | 07 823 1945 | sales@cambridgerealestate.co.nz
TO VIEW ALL OF OUR CURRENT LISTINGS VISIT WWW.CAMBRIDGEREALESTATE.CO.NZ NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
1/429 TE MIRO ROAD
$650,000 328 BRUNSKILL ROAD
TRANQUIL TE MIRO
SIMPLY STUNNING!
Rural and bush views 4111m2 approx section Title issued and no restrictive covenants CONTACT ELE
640A MAUNGATAUTARI ROAD
$1,100,000
A TRULY RARE FIND
CONTACT MATT
OPEN DAY
PBN
FAMILY FAVOURITE
4 BED - 1 BATH
OPEN DAY
1132B VICTORIA ROAD
DEADLINE SALE
LAND OF OPPORTUNITY
4 BED - 2 BATH - 2 CAR
Award winning modern executive home Picturesque 2.7ha property close to Cambridge and Hamilton Perfect for retiring farmers, equestrians, calf rearing. The large drive through shed is perfect for parking the motorhome, boat or float. DEADLINE SALE: Closes Thursday 9 November 2023 at 12pm at the office of Cambridge Real Estate, 47 Alpha Street, Cambridge (unless sold prior)
4641m2 (more or less) flat section Ample room for single level home and shedding Across the road from cycling and walking paths and great coffee at Podium Cafe Title is through so build your dream home today Superb location so close to all the amazing facilities at Lake Karapiro domain
13 HOGAN ROAD
DEADLINE SALE
Contemporary sophistication surrounded by captivating views On-trend décor, superb indoor-outdoor flow 4 bedroom home on 5004m2 with native plantings Deadline Sale Closes Thursday 23 November 2023 at 12pm at the office of Cambridge Real Estate, 47 Alpha Street, Cambridge (unless sold prior) OPEN DAY: SUNDAY: 10.30-11.00AM CONTACT ELE
FINAL NOTICE
NEW LISTING
OPEN DAY
5 BED - 2 BATH - 4 CAR
Amazing heated saltwater swimming pool &private bathing area Very generous 5 bedroom family superbly located close to Cambridge Easy care manicured gardens with four garaging and plenty of off-street parking Great schooling options OPEN HOME: SUN 13TH 12 -12.30PM
INTERNET ID: CRR2254 CONTACT CONTACT PETER DAVID PAGE SOAR
OPEN DAY: SUNDAY: 11.00-11.30AM
CONTACT MATT
OPEN DAY: SUNDAY: 11.45AM-12.15PM
CONTACT ELE
FINAL NOTICE
AUCTION
364 MAUNGATAUTARI ROAD ICONIC CAMBRIDGE DAIRY FARM
6 BED - 2 BATH
165ha (approx. 150 effective) in 5 titles Excellent farm infrastructure including modern 40-ASHB dairy shed 6 bedroom heritage home plus 2x3 bedroom staff houses AUCTION: To be held on Thursday 2 November at 1 pm at the Cambridge Real Estate Community Pavilion Corner of Queen and Dick Streets, Cambridge (unless sold prior) INTERNET ID: CRR2243 CONTACT MATT SEAVILL
CONTACT MATT
David Soar
Matt Seavill
Ele Duncan
RURAL/LIFESTYLE
RURAL/LIFESTYLE
RURAL/LIFESTYLE
M: 027 284 9755 E: DAVID@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
M: 027 444 3347 E: MATT@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
M: 021 041 2161 E: ELE@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
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Featured Listings 47 Alpha Street, Cambridge | 07 823 1945 | sales@cambridgerealestate.co.nz
TO VIEW ALL OF OUR CURRENT LISTINGS VISIT WWW.CAMBRIDGEREALESTATE.CO.NZ NEW LISTING
OPEN HOME
107 KING STREET
DEADLINE SALE
3 BED - 2 BATH - 1 CAR Perfect blend of modern features with the warmth of old-world charm Wood-burner and 2 air conditioning units 819m2 (more or less) Section DEADLINE SALE: Closes Wednesday 15 November 2023 at 4pm at the office of Cambridge Real Estate, 47 Alpha Street (unless sold prior). CONTACT RACHAEL OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 12.00-12.30PM
SECLUDED FAMILY FAVOURITE
OPEN HOME
5A CLARE STREET
PBN 2 BED - 1 BATH - 1 CAR
CONTACT ALISON
OPEN HOME
A quiet and safe brick house away from the street Ready to live in or easy to change as you like Warm and cozy all year with double glazing Big living room, nice kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms, and hidden laundry Backyard with grass, plants, and fence for your kids or pets Garage with remote door and shed for your car and other stuff CONTACT MARISA OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 12.15-12.45PM
NEW LISTING
OPEN HOME
PBN 298 SHAKESPEARE STREET
1 JASMINE PLACE Brick family home Lovely open plan space Second living Four bedrooms Two Bathrooms OPEN HOME: SUN Cambridge East13TH 12 -12.30PM OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 2.30-3.00PM
3 BED - 1 BATH - 1 CAR Built in 2015, this fabulous 150m2 three-bedroom home is a dream come true for those looking for an easy-care lifestyle in a superb Cambridge East location Two sunny living areas each with a patio Bathroom offers both shower and a bath while the toilet is separate A 534m2 more or less freehold section OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 1.45-2.15PM CONTACT RACHAEL
CUTE AND PRIVATE
OPEN HOME: SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 1.00-1.45PM
THE WHOLE PACKAGE
STOP THE SEARCH!
PBN
One owner home for over 60years 3 bedroom family home Prime ¼ acre section Possible Sub division potential Close to Wordsworth St Park
NEW LISTING
$845,000
73B VOGEL STREET
3 BED - 1 BATH - 2 CAR
11 GLOVER STREET WOW – EXPLORE THE POTENTIAL
OPEN HOME
NEW LISTING
OPEN HOME
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
2 LIVING - 4 BED - 2 BATH - 2 CAR
INTERNET ID: CRR2254 CONTACT CONTACT PETER DAVID PAGE SOAR
CONTACT EILISH, SHERRY OR AMY
SURPRISE AND DELIGHT
Large family home Four double bedrooms plus office Two bathrooms Garaging and ample off-street parking Swimming pool QuarterID: acre section INTERNET CRR2243 CONTACT MATT SEAVILL OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 2.00-2.30PM
$895,000 1 OFFICE - 4 BED - 2 BATH - 1.5 CAR
CONTACT EILISH, SHERRY OR AMY
Sherry Herkes
Eilish Page
Amy Walsh
Alison Boone
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
Lenie Senekal
M: 027 223 4335 E: SHERRY@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
M: 027 300 0002 E: EILISH@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
M: 021 022 6622 E: AMY@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
M: 027 277 8726 E: ALISON@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
M: 027 247 1900 E: LENIE@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
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Featured Listings 47 Alpha Street, Cambridge | 07 823 1945 | sales@cambridgerealestate.co.nz
TO VIEW ALL OF OUR CURRENT LISTINGS VISIT WWW.CAMBRIDGEREALESTATE.CO.NZ OPEN HOME
$805,000
AUCTION 12 CONRAD PLACE
75 PRINCES STREET YOU’LL LOVE THIS ADDRESS
2 LIVING - 3 BED - 2 BATH - 4 CAR Premier location with spectacular views Fully double-glazed mid-century home 2 double garages 1328m2 (more or less) fully landscaped section AUCTION: Thursday 9th November 2023 at 1pm at the Cambridge Community Pavilion, corner of Queen & Dick St, Cambridge (unless sold prior). CONTACT RACHAEL OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 11.00-11.30AM
3 BED - 2 BATH - 2 CAR
THE RIGHT INGREDIENTS
Brick with aluminum joinery 3 spacious bedrooms, master with ensuite Double garage with workshop Reserve outlook CONTACT PAULETTE OR GRAHAM
OPEN HOME
OPEN HOME
$1,790,000
$925,000 5 ADA CLOSE
96 TENNYSON STREET SMART HOME SMART BUY
Easy maintenance brick & tile home Open plan kitchen and dining with separate living area Master with ensuite and walk in wardrobe Inviting road frontage in an excellent location Close to Leamington school and shopping centre
OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 12.00-12.30PM
3 BED - 2 BATH - 2 CAR
LOCATION, SOPHISTICATION & RIVER VIEWS 1 STUDY - 3 BED - 2 BATH - 2 CAR Located in Cambridge’s exclusive Rutherford Park Set over two floors with a lift Open plan kitchen and living that flows to the balcony with rare river views
CONTACT DEBBIE OR TREVOR
OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 12.00-12.30PM
CONTACT DEBBIE OR TREVOR
OPEN HOME
OPEN HOME
PRIME SLICE OF REAL ESTATE
2 BED - 1 BATH
Walking distance to CBD Flat section of 1060m² Potential to renovate the home
INTERNET ID: CRR2254 CONTACT CONTACT PETER DAVID PAGE SOAR
OPEN HOME: SUN 13TH 12 -12.30PM
CONTACT LENIE
OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 12.00-12.30PM
A TOUCH OF ELEGANCE AND FINESSE St Kilda Entertainers Dream Four Bedroom’s plus office Heated Salt pool Designers’ kitchen hub Triple garaging INTERNET ID: CRR2243 CONTACT MATT SEAVILL OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 12.15-12.45PM
Graham Ban
Paulette Bell
Debbie Towers
Trevor Morris
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
M: 027 448 7658 GRAHAM@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
PBN
$695,000 12 MIKE SMITH DRIVE
10 DONALD LANE
M: 021 245 6888 PAULETTE@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
M: 027 689 8696 DEBBIE@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
M: 027 205 3246 TREVOR@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
2 LIVING - 4 BED - 2 BATH - 3 CAR
CONTACT SHERRY, EILISH OR AMY
Rachael Seavill RESIDENTIAL
M: 027 722 4235 RACHAEL@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
Marisa Grassenis RESIDENTIAL
M: 021 170 0728 MARISA@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
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Featured Listings 47 Alpha Street, Cambridge | 07 823 1945 | sales@cambridgerealestate.co.nz
TO VIEW ALL OF OUR CURRENT LISTINGS VISIT WWW.CAMBRIDGEREALESTATE.CO.NZ OPEN HOME
PBN
37 SOUTHEY STREET
4 BED - 1 BATH - 2 CAR
CONTACT EILISH, SHERRY OR AMY
OPEN HOME
OPEN HOME
Private and sunny four-bedroom brick home Spacious open plan living with seamless flow outdoors Well established and peaceful 727m2 (approx.) section Brand new garage & ample space for boats and cars
47A VOGEL STREET
PBN
GREAT MEMORIES START HERE
2 LIVING - 5 BED - 2 BATH - 4 CAR Stunning saltwater pool on an aprox 1249m2 section Beautiful big home full of character that guarantees fun and great family memories! 280m2 approx 5 bed home with 2 living areas, 2 bathrooms and 3 toilets
OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 1.00-1.30PM
CONTACT RACHAEL
102/49 PENGOVER AVENUE LUXURY UPSTAIRS APARTMENT
FAMILY OPPORTUNITY AWAITS
4 BED - 2 BATH - 2 CAR
OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 1.00-1.30PM
CONTACT DEBBIE OR TREVOR
Spacious living Four bedrooms Two bathrooms Large double garage Immaculate private 601m² section
PBN 76 RALEIGH STREET
$949,000
INTERNET ID: CRR2254 CONTACT CONTACT PETER DAVID PAGE SOAR
OPEN HOME: SUN 13TH 12 -12.30PM
$859,000
119 BURNS STREET
OPEN HOME
2 BED - 1 BATH
Urban Retreat Overlooking Cambridge Park 73m² (more or less) Built 2022 Open Plan Living Fully Furnished Apartment
X-FACTOR ON WELD
NEW PRICE
OPEN HOME
OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 1.00-1.30PM
$995,000
26A WELD STREET
3 BED - 2 BATH - 2 CAR Double bedrooms with French doors opening out to the garden Double Garage with separate laundry Sunny and charming home in sought-after location in Cambridge East Private established garden with lovely views Two air-conditioning units for year-round comfort OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 12.00-12.30PM CONTACT RACHAEL
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 12.15-12.45PM
OPEN HOME
CONTACT PAULETTE OR GRAHAM
50'S PIN-UP
Rare quarter acre section on popular Raleigh Street Open plan living with separate lounge Fully-fenced pool – just in time for summer!
INTERNET ID: CRR2243 CONTACT MATT SEAVILL
OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 1.15-1.45PM
4 BED - 2 BATH - 2 CAR
CONTACT EILISH, SHERRY OR AMY
Sherry Herkes
Eilish Page
Amy Walsh
Alison Boone
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
Lenie Senekal
M: 027 223 4335 E: SHERRY@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
M: 027 300 0002 E: EILISH@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
M: 021 022 6622 E: AMY@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
M: 027 277 8726 E: ALISON@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
M: 027 247 1900 E: LENIE@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
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Featured Listings 47 Alpha Street, Cambridge | 07 823 1945 | sales@cambridgerealestate.co.nz
TO VIEW ALL OF OUR CURRENT LISTINGS VISIT WWW.CAMBRIDGEREALESTATE.CO.NZ OPEN HOME
362 LAMB STREET
OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 2.00-2.30PM
184 THE OAKS DRIVE
CONTACT RACHAEL
OPEN HOME
OPEN HOME
$1,595,000 6 HEHAN CLOSE
$1,039,000
HAVEN IN HEHAN
4 BED - 2 BATH - 2 CAR
ZONED FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
2 LIVING - 4 BED - 2 BATH - 3 CAR
OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 2.00-2.30PM
CONTACT DEBBIE OR TREVOR
2816m² Section with established gardens Excellent Heating & Double Glazing 3 Car Garaging Covered Outdoor Living
4 BRANCASTER PLACE SLICK IN BRICK
Quiet cul-de-sac Cambridge East location Large open plan kitchen that flows to the dining and living Separate lounge Master with large walk-in-wardrobe and ensuite
OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 3.15-3.45PM
CONTACT PAULETTE OR GRAHAM
$1,290,000 38 ISOBEL HODGSON DRIVE
$450,000
2 LIVING - 4 BED - 2 BATH - 2 CAR
Highly spec’d kitchen & appliances Solar panels, Tesla battery EV charger Generous 842m² (more or less) section Too many features to list, a must view!!
ABSOLUTELY CHARMING
3 BED - 1 BATH - 1 CAR Character home Renovated throughout with open plan living Fully fenced DEADLINE SALE: Closes 4:00pm, Thursday 16th November 2023 at the office of Cambridge Real Estate, 47 Alpha Street (unless sold prior). OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 2.00-2.30PM CONTACT DEBBIE OR TREVOR
Quality family lifestyle Friendly covenants that allow for a shed 2500m² landscaped section Heated saltwater pool Multiple outdoor entertainment areas
INTERNET ID: CRR2254 CONTACT CONTACT PETER DAVID PAGE SOAR
CONTACT PAULETTE OR GRAHAM
BUILD IN POPULAR NORFOLK DOWNS Freehold 425m² section Design & build your own home Covenants to protect your investment Popular Norfolk Downs subdivision
INTERNET ID: CRR2243 CONTACT MATT SEAVILL
Graham Ban
Paulette Bell
Debbie Towers
Trevor Morris
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
M: 027 448 7658 GRAHAM@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
DEADLINE SALE
ENQUIRIES OVER $1,750,000 19 KING STREET
CONTEMPORARY HOME WITH HEART & SOUL 2 LIVING - 4 BED - 2 BATH - 2 CAR
OPEN HOME: SUN 13TH 12 -12.30PM
OPEN HOME
M: 021 245 6888 PAULETTE@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
M: 027 689 8696 DEBBIE@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
M: 027 205 3246 TREVOR@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
CONTACT PAULETTE OR GRAHAM
Rachael Seavill RESIDENTIAL
M: 027 722 4235 RACHAEL@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
Marisa Grassenis RESIDENTIAL
M: 021 170 0728 MARISA@CAMREAL.CO.NZ
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• 2, 8, 12 ton diggers • Tip truck hire • Small 4-wheeler/6 wheelers/truck & trailers ∙ Drainage ∙ Drilling ∙ Driveways ∙ Excavation ∙ Farm work ∙ Footings ∙ House pads ∙ Landscaping ∙ Post holes ∙ Section clearing ∙ Soakage holes ∙ Trenching
• Sales, service and installation
EARTHWORKS BUILDERS
• Wheel & Track Bobcats • diggers • 4 wheeler tipper • 6 wheeler tippers and trailer • heavy vehicle transporter • sharp levelling system • Supply, deliver and spread: EARTHWORKS Rotten Rock – Metal – Sand • Site preparation: • Residential & Commercial Shed pads – House sites floors – Driveways – Soakholes We have over 25 years’ experience. www.a1bobcats.co.nz
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Simon Whale 022 469 2423 waipaali@gmail.com | www.waipaaluminium.co.nz
RURAL . RESIDENTIAL . LIFESTYLE RETAINING WALLS Corey Hutchison 021 037 3685
tier1fencing@outlook.co.nz tier1fencing.co.nz
KIWI VETERAN OWNED & OPERATED
Landscaping Planting Hedges trimmed Trees trimmed New lawns Weed control Pruning General cleanup Rubbish removed House washed Water blasting Gutter cleared Building Painting Irrigation systems Free quotes
NO JOB TOO SMALL One offs, Weekly, Fortnightly or Monthly Phone Carl 022 100 8265 www.cambridgegardenmaintenance.co.nz
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EXPERTS KINDERGARTENS
GARDENING
GARDENING
DJW’s
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garden resurrection rose pruning hedge trimming maintenance
fruit tree care residential & commercial tidy up special occasions
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• All tree work • Pruning & removals • Chipping & stump grinding • Land & section clearing • Fruit trees
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• Scheduled maintenance • Pruning & weeding • Revamp or create new • Mulching & mulch sales • Hedge trimming
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The difference is in the detail DOCTOR LAWN covers all aspects of lawn care from initial laying of instant turf and irrigation through to rejuvenating sick, stressed and run down lawns.
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To advertise your business with the Experts
Phone Janine 027 287 0005 or email janine@goodlocal.nz
• Approved towing service for all insurance companies • NZ Police Approved
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DEATH NOTICES
IN MEMORIAM
ROBERTSON, Hazel Doreen (nee Wilson) – Died at Bupa St. Kilda on 26 October 2023 age 90 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Bruce & Leanne Robertson, Sandi & Glenn Morgan, Julie-Anne Howe, and Tony & Tracey Robertson. Grandmother of six and great grandmother of three. Many thanks to the staff at Bupa and also to Vision West for their care of Hazel. A private family farewell has been held.
GARLAND, Leo Wayne 28 Nov 1946 – 1 Nov 2022 He tangata pono – a true gentleman Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way Unseen, unheard, but always near So loved, so missed, so very dear Loving memories of our dearly loved brother, uncle, great uncle and greatgreat uncle - Melba & Joe, Barbara, June & the late Rob and families.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BAX, Ken Faye, Justin, Trent, and families would like to say a heartfelt thank you to our friends and family, who by way of flowers, food, cards, and love supported us at the time of Ken’s passing and continue to do so while we navigate life without Ken. Please accept our thanks, not only for the support at the time of his passing but also over the past 23 years which had proven extremely difficult, and we could not have coped without the support and love of those friends and family who were always there for us as a family, and Ken. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.
Family Notices • Engagements • Weddings • Births • Anniversaries • Bereavements • In Memoriam etc
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CHURCH NOTICES
FUNERAL SERVICES
FUNERAL SERVICES
PUBLIC NOTICES
SITUATIONS VACANT
Cambridge Badminton Club
Persons to Assist with Milkings
AGM
Jim Goddin JP Funeral Director
Jono Gibson Funeral Director
Cambridge, your stories are in safe hands.
Monday 20th November 2023 Held at 7.00pm in the Clubrooms 5 MacLean St Cambridge
And some farm duties. On a part time basis 5km from Cambridge Ph Mathew 027 226 1693
Celebrating Life - Your Way Dedicated to providing personalised and meaningful funeral services.
SITUATIONS VACANT ACCOUNTING OPPORTUNITIES
07 827 7649 legacyfunerals.co.nz
07 827 6037 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge www.grinters.co.nz
PUBLIC NOTICES
HOUSES WANTED
Missed Delivery? Phone 07 827 0005
Houses Wanted for removal Great prices offered
Call us today 07 847 1760
PUBLIC NOTICES
Waikato Baling Services
We can assist with all your round silage baling requirements. • Mowing, tedding, baling/wrapping, stacking. • We buy standing grass. • Looking for 50/50 baling jobs. All size jobs considered, give us a call today!
We currently have opportunities for talented accountants and accounting clerks to join our team. These roles will provide you with the opportunity to work within an experienced, collaborative team. You will be providing a range of services and liaising with partners, clients and our friendly, approachable staff. You will be preparing tax returns, financial statements and GST returns for companies, partnerships and trusts. Depending on your experience, you may also be preparing budgets, forecasts, cashflows and monthly management accounts. We can offer you access to the latest business technology, training and support from our friendly, professional team. We are an Approved Training Organisation with CAANZ so we can help you to progress your accounting qualifications should you wish to do so. Please forward your CV with a hand written covering letter to Accounting Position McKenzie Strawbridge P O Box 37 Otorohanga 3940 Applications close: 5pm, Friday 10th November
For enquiries and bookings phone John 027 477 2386 or Andrea 027 310 2638
CHURCH NOTICES
BRINGING GOD’S HIDDEN TREASURE INTO THE LIGHT
Haere mai / W Welcome elcome
Come along to our church service 9:30 am Sunday with Children’s Church & crèche 58 Queen Street Ph 07 827 6490
cambapchurch www.cambridgebaptist.co.nz
Te Kura o Ngā Purapura o Te Aroha Kaiāwhina/ Associate Teacher Part-time (30 hours per week) Te Awamutu:
He tūranga e wātea ana ki te Wharekura o Ngā Purapura o Te Aroha. E kimi ana mātou i tētehi Kaiāwhina mō te kura, e mōhio ana ki ngā mahi whakaako tamariki. Me ū te kaitono ki te reo māori me ōna tikanga. Me matua mōhio hoki te kaitono ki ngā mahi whakahaere i te akomanga, me ngākaunui hoki ki ngā mahi whakaako tamariki. E whakapono ana mātou, he taonga te tamaiti, ko rātou hoki te pūtake o tā mātou kaupapa. Ka kati tēnei tono hei te 27 o Oketopa, 2023 Tukua tō Tātai Oranga (CV) ki te Tumuaki: tari@npota.school.nz Tukua mai mā te poutāpeta rānei ki: Attention: Te Wharekura o Ngā Purapura o Te Aroha. Enquiries 021 225 7577
CHURCH NOTICES
Cambridge Seventh-Day Adven�st Church
Cr. Shakespeare & Browning Streets
Corner of Queen and Bryce Street
Bible Study Each Saturday: 9.30am – 10.45am
Worship Service: 11.00am
Like us on Facebook: h�ps://www.facebook.com/cambridge.sda.9 email: cambridge.sda.nz@gmail.com Phone: 027 677 6433 Hope Channel – Freeview Ch 27, Sky 204
Join us this Sunday at Raleigh St. Christian centre, 9:30am and 4pm 24-26 Raleigh Street
We offer detailed study of the Bible and inspiring worship experiences. All Welcome.
For live stream: www.rscc.co.nz
“AJesus Spiritual calls his followers to iPod” Humility.
Sunday service at 10am will be lead by Rev. Alistair McBride. Sunday Service at 10am will be led by Rev. Mohu Lolohea www.cambridgeunion.nz
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SERVICES
BUILDER
30 years experience. Specialising in Bathroom Alterations Ph Mike Margan 027 532 3963
NEATA LAWNS & Lawn GARDENS mowing Hedge trimming Section tidy-ups
Call 0211707360
Spouting Need Fixing? For all your maintenance and repairs with 17 Years’ Experience on colour steel, copper & PVC spouting.
Call Dean on 0274 769 591
WHEELIE BINS
SERVICING CAMBRIDGE, TE AWAMUTU & SURROUNDING DISTRICT
www.cambins.co.nz
CAMBRIDGE OPEN HOMES BAYLEYS CAMBRIDGE
You should be able to trust the ads you see.
For a look you will love Call Dave Rowe • Interior painting • Wallpapering • Exterior painting • Spray painting
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• ROOF TREATMENTS • MOSS & LICHEN REMOVAL • PRE-PAINT ROOF CLEANING • TILE ROOFS • COLOURSTEEL ROOFS • DECRAMASTIC TILE ROOFS PHONE MARK GORDON
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Turn your unwanted items into cash Place a Garage Sale ad in the Cambridge News Email text for ad (max 120 characters, including word spaces) through to admin@goodlocal.nz week prior to your garage sale day. Payment due Tuesday prior to garage sale day. Cambridge News is published on Thursdays.
THE SALON CATERS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Cuts & Colours Perms & Styling New clients most welcome
Call 07 827 48 74
for an appointment with Delyse, Raewynne, Nikita and Amber Free Customer parking We are opposite the New World Carpark
Sunday 5 November 328 Brunskill Road 13 Hogan Road 75 Princes Street 15 Shadbolt Drive 1132B Victoria Road 96 Tennyson Street 5 Ada Close 10 Donald Lane 26A Weld Street 107 King Street 5A Clare Street 12 Mike Smith Drive 37 Southey Street 489 Fencourt Road 47A Vogel Street 16 Tiaki Way 102/49 Pengover Avenue 61 Grosvenor Street 7 Mauka Place 119 Burns Street 76 Raleigh Street 73B Vogel Street 6 Sargeson Place 3 Alfred Back Place 362 Lamb Street 19 King Street 184 The Oaks Drive 1 Jasmine Place 16 Cowley Drive 298 Shakespeare Street 4 Brancaster Place Creative Team 6 Hehan Close
Deadline Sale PBN Auction PBN Deadline Sale $925,000 $1,790,000 $695,000 $995,000 Deadline Sale PBN PBN PBN $1,790,000 PBN PBN PBN PBN $789,000 $859,000 $949,000 $845,000 $832,000 PBN BEO $1,750,000 Deadline Sale $1,595,000 PBN Deadline Sale $895,000 PBN $1,039,000
10.30-11.00am 11.00-11.30am 11.00-11.30am 11.30-12.00pm 11.45-12.15pm 12.00-12.30pm 12.00-12.30pm 12.00-12.30pm 12.00-12.30pm 12.00-12.30pm 12.15-12.45pm 12.15-12.45pm 12.15-12.45pm 12.30-1.00pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.15-1.45pm 1.45-2.15pm 1.45-2.15pm 1.45-2.15pm 2.00-2.30pm 2.00-2.30pm 2.00-2.30pm 2.30-3.00pm 2.30-3.00pm 2.00-2.30pm 2.30-3.00pm 3.15-3.45pm
Deadline Sale Deadline Sale Deadline Sale
10:00-10:30am 11:00-12:00pm 12:00-12:30pm
Deadline Sale $985,000
11.30-12.00pm 12.15-12.45pm
Auction PBN $850,000 Auction $770,000 PBN Deadline Sale Auction
10.00-10.30am 10.00-10.30am 11.00-11.30am 11.00-11.30am 11.00-11.30am 11.00-11.30am 11.00-12.00pm 1.00-1.30pm
BEO $1,060,000 $645,000 Auction PBN Auction PBN $770,000 $850,000 $895,000 BEO $1,280,000 PBN BEO $815,000 $1,859,000 $1,169,000 Auction $1,735,000 PBN PBN $2,300,000 $1,455,000 PBN PBN $990,00 PBN $925,000
10.00-10.30am 10.00-10.30am 10.00-10.30am 10.00-10.30am 11.00-11.30am 11.00-11.30am 11.00-11.30am 11.00-11.30am 11.00-11.30am 12.00-12.30pm 12.00-12.30pm 12.00-12.30pm 12.00-12.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 1.00-1.30pm 2.00-2.30pm 2.00-2.30pm 2.00-2.30pm 2.00-2.30pm 3.00-3.30pm 3.00-3.30pm 3.00-3.30pm
PBN PBN $969,000 PBN PBN PBN $969,000 $715,000 $710,000 $845,555
11:00-11:30am 11:00-11:30am 12:00-12:30pm 12:00-12:30pm 1:00-2:00pm 1:00-1:15pm 1:00-1:30pm 1:15-1:45pm 1:30-1:45pm 1:45-2:00pm
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PUBLIC NOTICES
11.00-11.30am 11.00-11.30am 12.00-12.30pm 12.00-12.30pm 12.30-1.00pm
CAMBRIDGE REAL ESTATE
Sunday 5 November 8 Peppercorn Place 42 Byron Street
• Pruning • Stump Grinding • Removal • Wood Spltting
ADVERTISING TERMS OF TRADE
Tender Auction $1,250,000 PBN Auction
LJ HOOKER
• Tree Care
Ph. Matthew Trott
Sunday 5 November 31 Alpha Street 33 Goldsmith Street 10 Kowhai Drive 2 Drayton Place 9 Ada Close
Sunday 5 November 169 Taylor Street 196 Athlone Drive 5 Chesterton Drive
Qualified, Professional Arborists
827 7386
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OPEN HOMES
If an ad is wrong, the ASA is here to help put it right.
· RESIDENTIAL · COMMERCIAL · RURAL · COMPETITAVE RATES · WEEKLY COLLECTIONS · FORGHTNIGHTLY COLLECTIONS · ORGANIC SERVICES · SKIPS AVAILABLE
PUBLIC NOTICES
SERVICES
Saturday 4 November 96 Moore Street 54A Williams Street 86a Moore Street 3 Calvert Place 12 Goldsmith Street 8 Pepys Place 41 Charles Edwards Street 49 Coleridge Street Sunday 5 November 8C Burr Street 28A Fort Street 96 Moore Street 54A Williams Street 3 Calvert Place 8 Pepys Place 12 Goldsmith Street 86a Moore Street 110/14 Terry Came Drive 25 Madison Street 39 Todd Road 24 Thompson Street 69 Baxter Michael Crescent 15 Marlowe Drive 49 Coleridge Street 31 Lakewood Lane 15 Lakewood Lane 4 Alfred Back Place 55 Whare Marama Drive 25 Headlands Drive 66 Whare Marama Drive 43 Seachange Drive 5 Corrielea Crescent 37 Recite Ave 93 Thornton Road
RAY WHITE
SITUATIONS VACANT
Looking for the right candidate for the job?
ADVERTISE YOUR VACANCY WITH US! Call Janine on 027 287 0005 or email janine@goodlocal.nz
Sunday 5 November 18 Kingdon Street 58 Jarrett Tce 88 Browning Street 83 Carlyle Street 3A Naomi Place 302/14 Terry Came Drive 13 Robinson Street 54/14 Terry Came Drive 41/14 Terry Came Drive 108/14 Terry Came Drive
Contact listing agent prior-visiting as Open Homes times can change.
Launch Special
Cambridge
It’s time for More for you
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Zero turns, limitless cuts
H Z146 Kawasaki FR Series V-Twin - 18.0hp - 46” Cutting Width - 2.4 acres/hr Cutting edge design, proven performance and new innovative features combine to make lawn maintenance an event instead of a chore.
$
HOT PRICE
7,790
H Z242E
L Z242F
Kawasaki FR Series V-Twin - 18.0hp - 42” Cutting Width - 2.2 Acres/hr
Kawasaki FR Series V-Twin - 21.5hp - 42” Cutting Width - 2.2 Acres/hr
Easy to start, simple operation and proven performance. The ClearCut™ fabricated cutting deck provides unsurpassed cutting results.
Cut like a professional with true zero turn performance and heavy-duty ClearCut™ fabricated deck for landowners with open lawn areas.
$
8,790
HOT PRICE
$
9,790
L Z248F
L Z254F
Kawasaki FR Series V-Twin - 23.0hp - 48” Cutting Width - 2.5 Acres/hr
Kawasaki FR Series V-Twin - 24.0 hp - 54” Cutting Width - 2.8 Acres/hr
High performance mower with a ClearCut™ fabricated cutting deck designed for durability, performance and an even cut.
Built to withstand tough conditions with a rock-solid frame, powerful engine and high performance ClearCut™ fabricated deck for a superb finish.
$
10,890
HOT PRICE
$
11,590
HOT PRICE
HOT PRICE
L MZ48
L MZ54
Kawasaki FR Series V-Twin - 23.0hp - 48” Cutting Width - 3.3 Acres/hr
Kawasaki FR Series V-Twin - 24.0hp - 54” Cutting Width - 3.5 Acres/hr
The intuitive operator interface, heavy-duty steel frame and commercial rated hydraulic system combine to create the ultimate mowing experience.
Take performance, productivity, and comfort to a whole new level. The intuitive operator interface, heavy- duty steel frame and commercial rated hydraulic system create the ultimate mowing experience.
$
13,990
$
P Z460
P Z554L
Kawasaki FS Series V-Twin - 23.0hp - 60” Cutting Width
Kawasaki FX Series V-Twin - 27.0hp - 54” Cutting Width
Powerful, professional grade zero-turn mower designed for small to mid-size fleets. It provides durable performance with fast and efficient mowing at a low total cost of ownership.
Providing extreme comfort, high ground speeds and superior traction. Industrial strength throughout the entire design assures of a long and durable service life in commercial mowing applications.
17,990
$
14,990
21,990
$
ALSO AVAILABLE - ZTR® Zero Turn Mowers Z560X Kawasaki FX Series - 31.0 HP V-Twin Engine - 60" 7 Ga. Steel Commercial Fabricated Deck
L TR348 4.0kW @ 3300 rpm - 48cm Cultivating Width - 15cm Working Depth Rotational Speed 103 - 207 rpm
26,490
$
$
36 months interest free* On in-store purchase 3,490 & over. Offer ends 31 December 2023.
Lending criteria, $50 Annual Fee, $55 Establishment or $35 Advance fee, terms and conditions apply. Refer to page 20 for full terms and conditions.
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A light-weight, compact and easy to use tiller with great manoeuvrability. Equipped with a high-quality transmission, Heli coiled tines and a 48cm working width it offers both excellent performance and durability.
2,790
$
5 Year Domestic Warranty Purchase genuine Husqvarna oil with your new Husqvarna petrol products to extend the standard 2 year domestic warranty period to 5 years #T&C's apply, see husqvarna.com for details.
Your Authorised Husqvarna Servicing Dealer
15 Albert Street, Cambridge Ph 07 823 5522 melissa@thehondashop.co.nz
28,490
Z572X Kawasaki FX Series - 31.0 HP V-Twin Engine - 72” 7 Ga. Steel Commercial Fabricated Deck
Mel Liddle 021 795 611
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