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Easy as pie…yeah, right Ten years ago Michael Morton took a catch worth $100,000 – to mark the anniversary Mary Anne Gill caught up with him. Michael Morton will never forget the moment he won $100,000 by catching a cricket ball. His Waipā real estate colleagues, fellow volunteer fire brigade members and mates from St Peter’s Catholic and St John’s College remind him “all the time”, particularly this month. The catch made ESPN Sport Channel’s plays of the day, a packed house roared in appreciation and thousands of television viewers watched as the bespectacled young man wearing an orange t-shirt plucked the ball – which had been hit for a six - out of the air with his right hand.
Morton’s magic moment. Photo: You Tube.
Ten years on Michael, 38, a Cambridge property manager, describes the moment as “lifechanging”. He used the money to put down a deposit on the house he and wife Nicola still own in Leamington where they live with daughter Reagan, now 16. It was Wednesday January 8, the Black Caps were playing the fifth and last one dayer against West Indies in a day-night game at Hamilton’s Seddon Park. Dominion Breweries had come up with a competition running throughout the 2013-14 season against the West Indies and India. Spectators who bought and wore Tui t-shirts and lanyards were eligible to win $100,000 provided they caught a six in one hand. Five games in, no one had come close - even at Queenstown on New Year’s Day where Corey Anderson pummelled 14 sixes over the boundary. Michael swapped his day off from Forlongs in Frankton where he worked in the sports department. He gave blood and plasma at New Zealand Blood Service in the morning and with a bandage around his right elbow protecting the wound he met up with father Peter at the cricket. They got there early, before the 2pm start, picked the lanyards up at the gate and sat on the lake side embankment. Nicola had made some pies for them and five overs in Peter started tucking into one of them and was part way through it as Black Caps left armer Mitchell McClenaghan
ran in to bowl the third ball of the over to Kieran Powell. The classy left handed West Indian dispatched the ball over the boundary to bring up the tourists’ 50 runs. “He sure whacked it. It came straight to me. It never looked like going anywhere else,” said Michael, who aside from wearing the orange T shirt, was also wearing jandals and stubbies. Peter, a Cambridge chartered accountant for years and father of five, shouted to him that the ball was coming. “I stood up, I didn’t even have to stand all the way up and it went straight in. I was never going to try catching it with two hands. The good thing was he hit it quite flat, because a lot of them they hit really high and gives a chance for lots of people underneath, shoulder to shoulder. It just stuck.” Michael’s reaction was classic. He spun around and put two arms into the sky, the cricket ball still in his right, bandaged arm. Peter thrust his left arm skywards with the pie still in the other hand. The crowd rushed to congratulate Michael and his father, chewing furiously, slowly got up to give his son a high five. Michael threw the ball back and the game continued. A few overs later he was interviewed by commentator Mark Richardson and in an obvious sign he knew his cricket, referred to the former Black Cap as ‘Rigor’, a shortened version of Rigor Mortis because he was such a slow batsman.
Michael Morton at Victoria Square recalls the day he caught a cricket ball and won $100,000. Photo: Mary Anne Gill
Michael had been a classy spin bowler throughout school, played representative cricket for Hamilton and been at Northern Districts’ trials. He no longer played the game but was still an avid fan. Other media attention followed. The story went global. Michael and Peter were invited into a corporate box and shortly afterwards Nicola turned up having been alerted by friends of the catch.
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They left before the match was over – West Indies won by 203 runs to square the series – and went to celebrate with family and friends in Cambridge where they watched the clip “over and over again.” The catch is on You Tube – just put in “Michael Morton catch”. He never gets sick of being reminded. “Why would I mind? It’s a happy memory. It’s a pretty good story to tell for the rest of your life.”
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Letters Recycling for the rich?
Over the festive period, I made an effort to recycle 10 glass bottles and half a box of paper and cardboard at the Cambridge refuse station as I didn’t have access to a residential recycling bin. I was astounded at the charge of $20. I was even more astounded to be instructed to put the cardboard in the landfill bin as the cardboard bin was full. Waipā District Council states its commitment to waste management and minimisation, and in fact has refreshed a strategy paper only recently – but why write a strategy and allow a key contractor to have no regard for it?
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This all seems ludicrous and certainly doesn’t provide any incentive to recycle at all. Kelly Bouzaid Cambridge
No longer, please
Cambridge I can‘t take this no longer”. For months I have held back said nothing... But its crunch time and my only avenue is to “write a letter” I was born and raised in this epic town Cambridge, and believe my opinion holds weight and should be heard and listened to. What is this council doing to this town? Where do I begin... let‘s start with the elephant in the room” it starts and finishes with the world’s most hated words “ bicycle lanes Ripping blocking narrowing bumps and green boxes? All that mess to make way for bike lanes. I’m not exaggerating, I have not seen one bike on the Cambridge Road bike lane, or the surrounding streets that are blocked off for cars. Not one bike, not in the morning, not at lunch time and not in the evening. Hear us council, your designing planning will grid lock Cambridge. Cambridge has one way in and one way out, the residents see it, why don‘t you? No one is jumping on bikes No one will ever go grocery shopping on a bike. Thank you council for ruining the town of trees, you have with extreme speed taken away the town’s unique-ness and without doubt its charm... no one to blame but you council. This town is just a speed bump of ugly green boxes... not something I would be proud of. Hang your heads, council.
Lisa Cropp Cambridge
Good as gold
Just to raise awareness. There are people in our community who have legally been given Gold Cards because their partners are at retirement age and they themselves cannot work because of disabilities or, are retired from military service. These people are under 65 yet are legally identified as Gold Cald holders and are eligible for senior discounts but are discriminated against when they use their cards on buses, at pools, etcetera if they don‘t look 65. I many times get accused of fraud for a card that‘s not mine even though it is. Is there any way you can raise awareness of this in your paper please as I‘m over having to prove my point that my card is legally mine and I‘m entitled to senior discounts. Leanne O‘Donnell Leamington
Rates debate
Briefly, my story regards to rates: I arrived from the United Kingdom in Cambridge in 1983, got a position with Cambridge Borough Council on the water works and was very happy but returned to the United Kingdom in 1989. I came back in 2004, bought a plot of land in Tauwhare and now I come under Waikato District Council - very different to Cambridge Borough Council. I have been here 19 years now and we have less than when I first came - no library even though it was mobile, we still have no water, sewage, no footpaths – though I must admit rubbish collection is very good. I hope the council never run it. To be honest
[Waikato district councillor] Mike [Keir] what do I get for my hard earned money? And you want 20 per cent? Come on, be fair, as you can see, I‘m a little bit anti-increase, so please look elsewhere. Michael Jones Tauwhare
The issues we face
Peter Nicholl’s “Where do we start” commentary raises some salient points. But being a simple man, I see the cost of living as the biggest issue facing everyday Kiwis, the exact mechanisms being somewhat irrelevant to the average household. Basically, elevated cost of living equals less disposable income equals less spending on coffees, meals, accommodation, and attractions, not to mention non-essential retail equals less jobs. So as the new government limps along carrying massive historic debt, an economy vacillating in and out of recession, precarious tax revenue expectations, infrastructure deficit, and rising unemployment pressures, all whilst the US dollar loses its global reserve hegemony to the Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (Brics) trading block, the eventual results to an export lead economy are concerning. State asset sales will cover lost revenue, whilst rising unemployment will transition a recessionary economy into a depression. Enjoy summer, because assuming one subscribes to reality, and not Keynesian dogma, this was all foreseeable. Winter’s coming! Shaun Robinson Cambridge
On the beat with Senior Constable DEB HANN When things get heated Hello all. In line with last week’s column, I hope you’ve had a good week, stayed water safe in all the hot weather, while not getting too hot under the collar with the humidity either. Talking of the latter, I’ve noticed that neighbour dispute files have increasingly been appearing on my (virtual) desk. For that reason, I would like to discuss the topic a little. The types of complaints I get range from disagreements over hedges, back garden play equipment, to the noise of children playing or other activities, use of land or land boundaries, people verbally abusing each other and even racial abuse. For the most part, low level neighbour disagreements do not involve criminal offending, however police are sometimes still contacted to assist with mediation and resolution before things escalate. In some cases criminal offending is evident, however, and appropriate action is needed.
Tim van de Molen Your MP for Waikato Tim.vandeMolenMP@parliament.govt.nz 0800 GET TIM (0800 438 846) TimvandeMolenWaikato
A lot of neighbour disputes might be avoided if the paths of communication were pre-existing. If the first interaction you have is to discuss something that the neighbour is doing that upsets you, the lack of any established rapport can lead to people becoming defensive and responding or even retaliating in a less than friendly manner. People can become defensive if they feel they are being told how to live or act in their own property at the best of times. At the same time, we all want peaceful enjoyment of our property and do not want to be left feeling uncomfortable in our own homes. Forming or joining a Neighbourhood Support Group can help with neighbourhood connection and is something I always recommend for that reason. But what do you do when you find yourself at odds with your closest neighbours? The ideal is to find some middle ground. Ask if your neighbour will agree
to a meeting where both parties can focus on identifying and problem solving the issue at hand, together, rather than taking aim at each other personally. Consider having a neutral party mediate if required. Timing your approach right is also important. Try to put yourself in your neighbours’ shoes. Living in town, we are often living close together, each with our different life stages, priorities, cultural backgrounds and stresses. Cambridge Citizen Advice Bureau is a valuable source of information for non-criminal matters while providing regular legal clinics too. Where damage to property or harm to people is occurring, Police should be contacted so that appropriate action may be taken. At the end of the day, we all want to get along together.
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Briefs… Councillors against
Mike Pettit, Roger Gordon and Philip Coles – all Waipā district Cambridge representatives voted against funding for the i-Sites in Te Awamutu and Cambridge being slashed by $314,000. The in favour votes by the mayor, deputy mayor and other councillors effectively means the i-Sites will close on July 1 unless alternative funding can be found.
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Real estate: by the numbers By Mary Anne Gill
The worm has turned – or, in real estate parlance, the market is back on course. Buyers and sellers took a break nationally last month – making up for the “sugar rush” experienced in November straight after the general election. But once they welcomed the New Year in, it was all back on, says Real Estate NZ spokesperson Vanessa Williams. Waipā was no exception with listings up this month and eight sales made in Cambridge, three in Te Awamutu and two in Kihikihi, according to homes.co.nz, although Cambridge Real Estate sales’ consultant Trevor Morris says he understood there were even more. Morris, who was born and brought up in Te Awamutu but has lived in Cambridge for nearly 40
years, said it felt more positive in the district than last year. Waipā Real Estate consultant Vayle Hammond said her 2023 was better than the previous year and 2024 had started just as well with a “hiss and a roar”. Waipā rural information was not readily available although listings across the Waikato were down by 70 per cent and there were only 14 new listings last month. “We’re seeing a correction in the property market,” said Williams. Many people did not need to sell their property last year because of economic uncertainty, interest rate hikes and the cost of living. “If there’s anything Kiwis love, it’s certainty. “2023 was flat everywhere,” borne out by figures released this week which show the total value of residential properties was down by
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$28.6 billion over 2022. The Real Estate Institute’s website, which reflects 97 per cent of all properties listed through licensed real estate agents and major developers, reports year on year listings in Waipā to the end of December were up 2.8 per cent, bucking a national and Waikato trend.
The new Cambridge News and Te Awamutu News apps have undergone subtle tweaks – more photos, links to previous stories, property listings, jobs and funeral notices. The apps can be downloaded in both Android’s Google Play and Apple’s App Store.
No from council
Waipā council will not release – yet – a long term plan spreadsheet elected members used during a lengthy workshop last month to consider whether to continue funding key projects. The News requested it under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act but while the workshop itself was open, deputy chief executive Ken Morris says the spreadsheet is withheld to “maintain the effective conduct of public affairs through the free and frank expression of opinions.”
By the sales' numbers, where Waipā ranks.
New loo
Work on a new toilet facility started this week at the Leamington Cemetery and the Wordsworth dog exercise park. The work is part of the first stage of Waipā’s Cemetery Concept Plan and is expected to take two weeks. New car parks will also be added over the next year.
Cambridge real estate sales in the past three years.
But average asking prices were down year on year by 16.4 per cent in Waipā, the second worst after Ōtorohanga on 18 per cent. Asking prices in the district dropped below $850,000 for the first time since July 2021, when the average asking price was $830,118. There were 73 sales in the district – with an average asking price of $849,423 - down from 139 and $1.018 million in November. Sales do not include houses and villas in retirement villages. It is a tale of the two tapes in Cambridge and Te Awamutu though when it comes to prices. In Cambridge 267 properties sold with a median sale price of $1.025 million, down 6.8 per cent on 2022. In Te Awamutu, there were 298 properties sold with a median sale price of $691,000, down 9.7 per cent on the previous year. Morris said Cambridge was “just a little mushroom” with plenty of interest. “It’s the go to town in the North Island.” Open home numbers were also up. “Once they’ve got inflation under control, it will get better. That’s what I’m getting told.” Hammond said she was stymied by the number of listings and needed more. She had been busy doing appraisals for potential sellers. “You know in real estate you get your ups and downs and because Te Awamutu is a great little town with well-priced houses, people are looking here.” Property buyers and sellers should not worry about the month on month figures or be fooled by headlines about property prices dropping, she said. There were cash buyers looking in Te Awamutu, so it was a seller’s market provided properties were marketed right and presented well. A4 36mm
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Thank you, Karāpiro By Mary Anne Gill
The importance of events at Karāpiro to the Waipā economy have been well illustrated by unofficial retail foot counts and accommodation bookings taken during the Waka Ama championships last week. Cars, vans and coaches with waka strapped to the tops provided visual evidence that more than 3200 paddlers from clubs around New Zealand, the Pacific and even the United Kingdom were in the district. And as Karāpiro site manager Liz Stolwyk and her team waved goodbye to them on Sunday, preparation was underway to welcome
another 2500 competitors and their supporters for the three-day North Island Rowing Championships starting Saturday. Destination Cambridge general manager Ruth Crampton said her team provided a pop up i-Site at Karāpiro on the first day and then saw a stream of visitors in town looking for something to do away from the water. Twenty days into the month, nearly 10,000 visitors had come through the i-Site doors and 75,000 people visited the CambridgeNZ website. When a couple not associated with the waka ama came in mid-week looking for accommodation,
Foot counts in Cambridge CBD last year and the first three weeks of 2024. The blue and black dots represent events.
staff contacted 12 accommodation outlets before finding them something. Cambridge Chamber of Commerce chief executive Kelly Bouzaid said foot counts the chamber subscribes to showed a slack start to the year but last week was a hot one. A counter in Victoria Street picked up more than 17,000 people last week, up three per cent on last year. “A lot of (local) people are still on leave so those are encouraging signs,” she said. The foot count was just as high in Leamington with retailers and cafes reporting waka ama supporters shopped for supplies in big numbers, said Bouzaid. Fruit and vegetable retailer Avi Gill, who owns shops in the CBD and Leamington, said it was busier than last year. “It’s a great cultural event and we love that it’s happening at Lake Karāpiro and feeling very proud to be part of it. I love to see them every year putting their hard work together. (It’s) a great community event.” Other retailers reported they saw little or no extra activity through their doors. Stolwyk said her
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Destination Cambridge’s Rachael Colgan ran a pop up i-Site at Karāpiro for waka ama organisers as part of a service the organisation provided event organisers to Waipā. Photo: Mary Anne Gill.
information from Cambridge and Te Awamutu was similar but “these people live and breathe and work in these towns” and they could see the evidence. “I love it when you see a car with a waka on the roof and there were plenty of those.” The impact of week-long events like waka ama was “really hard” to measure. A decade ago, the council
looked at Eftpos transactions as a guide. “But that doesn’t measure the benefit to clubs as an example,” she said. Competitors and supporters stayed at other places, like the Hautapu and Leamington clubs. Stolwyk, who is also Waipā’s deputy mayor, said the $15,000 allocated to waka ama from the council’s district promotions fund was
“money well spent”. Sporting events in the district can apply for funds. Black Friday Blowout in Te Awamutu and the Rangiaowhia 160-year commemoration got $12,000 and $10,000. But it was newer events the district fund hoped to help attract in the future, she said. • Waka ama success celebrated - see Page 15
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The chamber’s photo led to an online debate.
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AGE OF REASON
OPINION
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A strange case of shoplifting
Writing opinion pieces for a growing stable of local newspapers became even grander this week – so congratulations David Mackenzie and team for your southern spread to the King Country. In a recent article the editor (he-who-shallbe-revered) described me as a right-wing writer. Or words to that effect. Now I do not object to that moniker but thought it a little unfair for I have, sometimes, been kind to those who are very far removed from Genghis Khan. The leftwards lurch way beyond political sensibility by a previous leader - whose nuptials were recently celebrated - caused a crazy scramble to bring the then government back towards the centre. But the damage was done. The Leninesque rabbiting was too far gone to bring sensible retrieval and I felt (mainly) sorry for the clearly-to-be temporary incumbent. So, he crosses the floor to the other green seats to shout derision at those who, in a triumvirate, find themselves battling issues. The remedy for those issues will be financially painful, either direct to the taxpayer or through the channels of huge local body rates increases – especially where the councils have already taken the Kings coin but have now hanged themselves on the financial washing line of the dirty linen of Three Waters. It is not healthy to hear of emergency meetings of one’s district council at a late budgetary hour. We are in for a rough ride. And that is just the fiduciary sides of or lives. Just up the road the historically anointed leader of Māori elected to hold a large (and very well attended) meeting at the weekend to declare (surprise surprise) that the Treaty shall stand
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firm as it was intended to be. Now the Māori leader – a mild mannered decent man whose mother I had the pleasure to meet and talk with - is little recognised due to the blathering and silly hat wearing of the elected representatives of the Māori Party. The hat thing was the result of a weak Speaker of the House who was promoted recently both in title and plum job overseas. And we await the end of the great silence. That death knell of worthwhile news that (publicly owned) TV1 thrusts upon us for the better part of six weeks each summer. I cannot think of any worthwhile nation that annually permits news to fall behind comic cuts, cartoons and infomercials other than in God’s own. So, as we lurch into 2024, we know that the holiday period planning behind the scenes (the famous 100 days) will bring government actions that will not be universally liked nor appreciated. Whether roading improvements will happen, tax regimes reshaped, slash and burn ‘behind the scenes’ employment actions take place with public servants - there will be run-on in a number of places where hearts beat loudly to maintain what the holders consider to be worthwhile jobs. And the Golden Three – education, health and social welfare – to what extent will they be forced to reduce or re-shape services? It is seat belt time. It is time to allow the far end of the tunnel to permit entry of daylight. It is time to walk the talk. Am I right? Or am I Right? Feel free to have your say.
My first job out of high school was as a management trainee for Woolworths in Wellington’s Cuba Street variety store branch. Part of the job involved looking out for shoplifters. More experienced colleagues taught me how to spot them and who were the likely suspects. This was pre CCTV days, so we had to have eagle eyes – mothers with prams, people carrying umbrellas or rolled newspapers, wearing bulky coats with heaps of pockets and taking regular trips to the changing rooms. But there was another suspect type – welldressed and obviously well-off women. That seemed odd to me. Why would someone who had enough money to buy the goods themselves shoplift instead? One of the first of this type I “caught” (with the help of a section manager who knew the drill far better than me) was a beautiful middle-aged woman, immaculately dressed and dripping with jewellery. She was a regular in the store and had been “caught” before and let off. Managers then had the authority to release people without calling in the police. The manager did something which I’ve never forgotten.
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It was clean up time in Cambridge on Monday for Waipā council workers as illegal dumpers were out in force around the town. Despite signs warning council will prosecute – and they did so several times last year - the dumping, or fly tipping as it is often called, continues costing council more than $60,000 annually. The council’s website says it is unsightly, attracts rats and is a health and safety risk because of what is dumped; food waste, sharp objects and dirty nappies. Council contractors clear it up at ratepayers’ cost and go through the rubbish to find any identifying information. Anyone caught dumping illegally can be fined $400 and the maximum fine upon conviction at court is $5000 for an individual or $20,000 for a business.
An equipment failure north of Ōhaupō is being cited by Waipa Networks as the reason behind a power cut which left parts of the village without electricity power for several hours on Monday afternoon. Power was out for about four hours from just after 2pm until 6pm, with the northern end of Great South Rd most affected.
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Boxes and bags of rubbish dumped on the western side of Victoria Square in Cambridge. Photo: Mary Anne Gill.
A police release last week relating to an arrest inadvertently suggested the man charged would appear in the Cambridge District Court. Police media staff responded quickly when The News pointed out there is no court in Cambridge. The courthouse closed in August 1979 and the building was sold to Cambridge Borough Council in 1983. It has been home to the town’s museum ever since. But who would get caught out by the media release? At last check, several radio stations including RNZ had and - for reasons we can’t quite understand - the National Tribune in Australia and UK’s Mirage News. Cases emanating from Cambridge are usually heard in the Hamilton District Court.
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FAITH IN WAIPĀ
The struggle for significance
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By Murray Smith, Bridges Church
I walked by a mother getting her children out of a car, in town ages ago. One little girl stared then began yelling excitedly as she pointed at me, “Mum! Mmumm it’s him! It’s him… it really is him!” At the time I was frequently told I resembled a well known Australian TV personality. Especially if I wore a certain style of khaki shirt I happened to like. Well, I wasn’t ‘him’… I was me. I’m still happily discovering what that means. An amazing fact about human beings is that underneath surface likenesses, we are totally different to each other. Of all the vast numbers of people who have ever populated the planet, there’s never been ‘double-ups’. The uniqueness of every person is an unfathomable reality that ought to make us think. You are a one-off. The evidences for this are manifoldly evident. A fingerprint identification system and database called the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS), is operated by the FBI in the United States. They currently hold fingerprint records of over 51 million people. Not one set of prints is a duplication of another - if this weren’t the case, there would be no point in holding fingerprint records. Even so-called ‘identical twins’ who are meant to have identical DNA, differ in appearance and are not the same in terms of height, physical makeup, fingerprints and so on. Although identical twins form from the same egg and get the same genetic material from their parents, they pick up genetic mutations in the womb. Their cells weave new strands of DNA, splitting into more
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and more cells which means they are far from genetically identical by the time they‘re born. Identity is a big deal. Who am I really and what am I here for? Amidst the masses of humanity, does my brief sojourn on earth matter and can it actually count for anything in a meaningful way? Every person has deep in-built longings for significance…to truly settle their sense of identity and belonging. For this reason people hang together, seeking their ‘tribe’, a people of their own likeness, in a community, club, or even a gang affiliation. I believe this need for significance and belonging is not a psychological thing as much as a deep spiritual longing. You see, we were designed by God with an innate capacity for ‘fellowship’, to matter somewhere and to amount to something. Only through personal relationship with Him, will we find meaning and purpose and an explanation of what our lives are about. Attempting to fill this deficit by exchanging other things to substitute what can only be found through God, is futile. Everyone desires a purpose bigger than acquiring money, prestige or whatever… to be known and loved for who we really are…With God we’ll find value in our true identity and the right path for our life, our unique assignment, passion and destiny. “We are God’s creative masterpiece, created in Jesus Christ for good actions, that God prepared long ago to be our way of life.” (The Bible)
Today I made a mistake. I had just completed a comprehensive first aid course before heading out for more field work. I have done first aid training before including outdoors first aid, training in Australia that includes all sorts of bites and stings, and laboratory first aid training focusing on chemicals and such. On top of this I’ve read many accounts of people being injured and killed during eruptions, earthquakes, landslides, and tsunami. It’s just part of the way I think at this point. I don’t walk along a beach without discussing where to go if we see, hear, or feel tsunami warning signs. This isn’t with anxiety or fear, just calm awareness. Hearing stories is a great way to remember lessons, so I will share with you my latest mistake. I made a wrong move during one of the group practice scenarios, where we took what we just learned over a day and applied it to four classmates acting as casualties. We enter the “worksite accident scene” and get to work. The great thing about a scenario is that you’re thinking on your feet, rapidly trying to think through all the information you’ve crammed into your head, trying to narrow it down to the answer. We first looked for “dangers” to ourselves and others, then went on to assess for “response” in the drsabcd action plan (Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR/circulation, and Defibrillation). I went to my classmate lying on her side, calling to see if she would respond to a voice, then with the back of my knuckles I tapped her collarbone to assess for response to pain. This is where I went wrong. I did not continue to assess for danger and I missed
the cord in her hand. She was acting out an electrocution casualty and I touched her, becoming one myself. Now my team of four was down to three, having to take care of me too. The great thing about a practice scenario like this is that I will never make that mistake again. This was a safe place where no one was actually hurt and we could discuss it as a group afterwards, but the embarrassment was real. Lying there I was mentally beating myself up for the mistake, before I eventually switched this to a more productive action of going over in my head what success would have looked like – walk over slower, look all around her, see the wire in her hand, and get the electricity turned off. Simple. Talking or thinking through an action sequence is one thing, acting it out physically is another. This is why we don’t just talk about “drop, cover, hold on” or “Long Or Strong Get Gone” for earthquakes and tsunamis, we do drills. We physically do the action, then we think about what we could do better. As a responder in any situation we need to make sure that we are safe before assisting anyone else, otherwise we may not be any help to anyone. If you come across an accident, a person who has collapsed, or any other situation where someone needs help, always check for dangers to yourself first. These can be anything from glass to water on the floor, or live wires and deadly gas. I am grateful for this lesson and happy to share my mistake in hopes that this story pops into your head should you ever need it.
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were used as ‘fire trees’; a large hollow tree was set alight inside, the fire slowly burning up the living tree and providing a constant source of fire for Māori.
Pākeha found rimu provided very fine building wood for houses and furniture, especially in those areas from the Waikato and south where there was no kauri. Due to extensive logging its range and use is restricted today. Robert Vennell records that the red colouring Rimu (Dacrydium would stain the hands of cupressinum) the sawmillers, so only the lowest-paid workers The old Pākeha name were assigned to mill it. for rimu was ‘red pine’, as At the local Saturday night dances these men the wood, gum and sap of the tree all have a then found it hard to get partners as their deep red colour. Māori attributed this to the stained hands marked them out as poorer blood of Tūnaroa, the giant eel god slain by workers. Some mills solved this by working Māui, and they valued the wood for making only white pine (kahikatea) the day before the tools, waka and weapons, such as spears. The dance. missionary, William Colenso noted that rimu
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Santa scheme continues Garlic fine, says company By Viv Posselt
By Roy Pilott
Auckland based pet food company Butch has defended the use of garlic in one of its products for dogs, saying the level used presents no risk. The News reader Emile Valkenborg raised the issue before Christmas, saying questions she had put to Countdown and the company had gone answered. “Garlic is toxic to both cats and dogs as it contains the compound thiosulphate,” she said. Butch company representative Jeff Roby told The News garlic was a beneficial addition and the company had used it for decades. “Common sense seems to be lacking here, salt is also dangerous to health if consumed in large quantities,” he said. “A dog or cat could not possibly consume enough Wag Garlic and Rice at once for the garlic addition to be harmful. The percentage of garlic powder added is well below harmful levels and as our type of food is not a concentrate, such as dry food, there is zero chance of accidently overdosing. “Our garlic powder is dissolved in water before adding to the mix, there is no chance of dry clumps, the result, a well dispersed tiny percentage of garlic in the final
Jeff Roby says he is certain the dog food with garlic is safe for dogs like Bailey.
product which is fully metabolized within a day of consumption. “I’m certain that it is safe,” he said. Another pet food company, Purina, on its website talks of the potential health issues garlic presents, but acknowledges “some people think the nutrients can be beneficial”. New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle said it received a complaint about garlic as an ingredient in the petfood product in question in midDecember “which is currently being investigated”. MPI had received no notifications of related illness related to the product. Countdown told The News it understood the percentage of garlic powder added is below harmful levels and there is a very low chance of overdose.
with us perhaps covering around five of those,” Alison said last week. “Instead, we delivered 45 gifts… people wanted to keep contributing well after our closeoff time. That number allowed us to reach out to other residential care units to be a Santa for some of them.” Alison said the club will start the project earlier this year, and will work with seniors-related agencies and groups to identify local individuals living in the community who are likely to be without family at Christmas.
“We weren’t sure how the first one would go,” she said, “but it was an overwhelming success. There is clearly a need out there. “ She paid tribute to pharmacy staff, and organisations like Jumble Around, who provided a grant “to help get it going”, and Paper Plus who helped with the wrapping paper. “There was such support from the community. We’re very grateful.” The local club is linked to the global service organisation, Altrusa International.
Cambridge Altrusa’s inaugural December ‘Santa to a Senior’ initiative enjoyed such success that it is already firmly fixed on the club’s 2024 programme. One of the project’s organisers, club member Alison Burr, described the response as overwhelming and said they want to extend it even further into the community this year. The initiative saw Altrusa link up with an aged care facility and a pharmacy to collect gifts for seniors who were spending Christmas without family. It worked by having a Christmas tree at Unichem Pharmacy bearing written gift tags carrying the names of recipient seniors and a suggested gift valued at around $25. People in the community grabbed a tag, bought the gift and left it at the pharmacy, with Altrusa members collecting and wrapping them in readiness for a Christmas Day delivery. “We were anticipating Pictured before the pre-Christmas launch of ‘Santa to a Senior’ are Cambridge Altrusa Club members, from around 25 gifts, left, Maureen Blackstock, Jenny Shaw, Glenda Little, De-ane Busby and Alison Burr.
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Waka ama success celebrated By Jeremy Smith
Gisborne’s Horouta Waka Hoe has entered unchartered waters - winning the Waka Ama Sprint Nationals Club Points trophy for the 10th straight year. The week-long 2024 sprint nationals at Lake Karāpiro wrapped up on Saturday having attracted nearly 3200 paddlers from more than 70 clubs who competed in almost 300 races, aided by 150 volunteers. They are numbers Waka
Ama New Zealand chief executive Lara Collins told The News on Monday marked a second strong year since the event returned post Covid. Collins - who has been in the role since 2012 - was also delighted the 2024 corporate challenge had proven to be the biggest organisers have seen to date. An Auckland-based team representing gym The Movement NZ won the corporate race, which attracted a 23-strong field.
“On-the water action all week was simply amazing, and the vibe on land incredible. The venue here at Karāpiro is, simply, world class,” Collins said. Major award winners were recognised at a post-event prize giving on Saturday. The Club Points Trophy recognises a club‘s paddling excellence and achievement and points are accumulated from finals races. Horouta Waka Hoe, with 275.5 points, was a clear winner ahead of Kaitaia’s Nga Hoe Horo on
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Tributes paid to Benjamin A service will be held in memory of racing identity David Benjamin (pictured) at Te Awa Lifecare in Cambridge early next month. Benjamin, described as being a promoter ahead of his time, died aged 79 last Friday. He established Fayette Park Stud at Okoroire in the late 1980s, eventually selling it because of health issues He was credited with playing a pivotal role in establishing the hospitality area at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. “He was before his time in many ways. He was very good with marketing and promotion, and always led a pretty good ship,” Ray Knight, who worked with him at Matamata’s Field House Stud said. “He started the tents and hospitality areas at the national sales when they were originally at Trentham. It started out as feeding the staff lunch and it developed into what it has become today. “I don’t know if David had seen it in the States, he may have because he spent a lot of time in the States. Part of his legacy [in sales hospitality] is what we are seeing throughout Australasia now.” Knight said Benjamin was also a great promoter of stallions, most notably with Grosvenor, who he syndicated.
“He was very good at promoting his stallions. He was very much into his promotions and was very good with the clients,” he said. “I took over as manager of Field House when it was sold, and we topped the averages the first year they had it at Karaka. Grosvenor was top of the pops at the time and even though David had sold the farm, he was still the manager of the Grosvenor syndicate and had an ongoing presence in that. “He did some amazing promotions. We did a promotion for his first crop of yearlings – ‘Grosvenor, the ultimate stallion’, which included the ‘ultimate car’ which was a Rolls-Royce, and the ‘ultimate woman’ who was Miss Universe at the time, Lorraine Downes. It got a lot of publicity.” “He has been struggling with his health for some time. It was a bit sad in recent years that his health was as it was, but he kept in touch with everyone and what was going on.” Knight said Benjamin was ably supported by his wife Masey. “Masey... was very integral in everything that went on,” he said. “She is a very good horsewoman in her own right, as is their family.” – Loveracing News Desk
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Waipā councillor Clare St Pierre told The News she was made aware before Christmas that Connexa was looking to progress with plan. The council previously assisted residents by funding a consultant to look at alternative sites – but it has no power to stop a cell tower being erected as long as it complies with District Plan rules and National Environmental Standards. “Similar to electricity and roading, telecommunications infrastructure is now defined by the New Zealand government as ‘critical lifeline infrastructure’,” Berrill said. St Pierre said she regretted the fact that more safeguards were not put in place to reflect the concerns of communities where towers were being built. Some distance rules had been established overseas, but that had not been picked up in New Zealand. But she also believed Connexa had done its best to come up with a solution which would get the most community support, but it had only one ideal site. The company this week delivered
140. Manurewa’s Te Pou Herenga was awarded the Ace Cuthers Memorial Club Spirit award. “The magnitude of Horouta Waka Hoe’s achievement in winning the club points trophy so regularly shouldn’t be underestimated,” Collins said. “And just because they have done it so regularly, it shouldn’t be assumed that doing so is easy. It’s not, and as far as I see it, there’s no
other way to say it except it’s a phenomenal achievement.” Collins said Waka Ama is New Zealand’s fastest growing water sport. The Waka Ama national sprint championships were awarded $15,000 from Waipā District Council’s District Promotions Fund last June – it was the biggest grant from a $190,000 pool shared among more than 50 organisations. The 2025 sprint nationals will return to Karāpiro next January.
Waka Ama New Zealand CEO Lara Collins pictured at Lake Karāpiro last week. Photo: Jeremy Smith
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The Howell sisters of Leamington, from left, Bonnie, 9, Roto-o-Rangi School, Beverly, 12, Cambridge Middle School, and Blayre, 4, Montessori Pre School, enjoyed playing in Waipā council’s Lake Te Koo Utu playground in Thornton Road at the weekend. The playground features multiple play modules including a large lagoon play unit, a basket swing, jungle ropes, a double mega swing, a spinner in-ground trampolines, audio and sensory equipment and a timber trail that connects the junior and senior spaces. It was upgraded two years ago. Photo: Mary Anne Gill.
Pirongia will finally get its tower Mobile tower infrastructure company Connexa has caught Pirongia residents on the hop by announcing a new cell tower will be erected in the town next month. It will be at the same site which prompted a wave of protest in 2020, behind the Waitomo Service Station. The tower will benefit customers of Spark, Skinny, Megatel and Mercury and is an upgrade from the single Spark cell site about 4km outside the village. “The construction of this new cell site represents a significant investment in the community‘s future, ensuring that Pirongia remains connected, resilient, and safe,” Connexa chief Rob Berrill said. He said since 2019 the use of mobile services in Pirongia had grown by more than 30 per cent every year. The existing site was “under significant strain”. The Waitomo service station site was chosen after investigations into 14 other potential sites.
information packs to houses in the village which it said explained the process of deciding on the site location, the benefits the new site will deliver, and contact details. But it may have overlooked what the one community group in the town understood was an agreement struck with Spark that they would be informed of progress. In 2022 Spark sold the ‘passive’ components of its mobile network and Connexa now maintains components such as the pole, headframe, nuts, bolts, concrete foundation, and cabinets, and coordinates the building of new mobile infrastructure. On Facebook it was evident the news had taken the community by surprise – some were pleased, others raised their fears of 5G. There were calls for a petition and a community meeting. The cell tower site was not well received four years ago because it is close to Pirongia schools and other homes. Lois Peter posted that she was involved in the process “of fighting this last time as our property is directly next to the proposed
sight”. She said there was a 300 metre “danger zone” around towers and children at the school would be within the zone. Julia Wales posted she was “vehemently opposed”. “There have been (deliberately in my view) no published studies done to determine the effects of such high electromagnetic frequency emitted by cell/5g towers, not even cell phones, on humans and animals, but the censored and vilified experts will state firmly that they are not safe,” she claimed. “One only has to look at the alarming rise in cancers to at least be sceptical.” Lilly Hoet was more upbeat posting “5G here we come!”. The Te Whatu Ora website, in a section on cell towers reports: “there is nothing unique to 5G that would make it interact differently with the body than other radiofrequency fields”. In April 2020 then Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern condemned a conspiracy theory on social media which claimed 5G and coronavirus were linked.
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Farmers Trust story told The story of one of a Waikato philanthropic entity has been published for the first time. A Short History is the story of the Waikato Farmers Trust, a charitable organisation which provides support to individuals and community initiatives throughout rural Waikato. The Trust, which has origins dating back almost eight decades, emerged out of the Waikato Federated Farmers and today is a contributor to rural initiatives, including the Life Education Trust, Graham Dingle Foundation, Rural Youth & Literacy Trust, House of Science, and a number of rural industry and environmental awards programmes. Conall Buchanan, Chair of the Waikato Farmers Trust, said documenting the story of the Trust and its leadership over the years is valuable. “The Tower at 169 London Street is a recognisable landmark of Hamilton’s urban infrastructure, but it’s also our anchor asset and has enabled us to provide financial support for rural communities, education initiatives, and leadership development,” he said. Interviews, archival research, and support from the
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COUNTRYLIFE
THURSDAY JANUARY 25, 2024
More plantings planned Looking at the impact of 1080 REGIONAL COUNCILLOR’S VIEW
An 18 month planting project in Tokoroa will improve the health of a stream which flows into the Waikato River. The Pokaiwhenua reaches the river at Maungatautari, flowing under Horahora Road where the Waikato River Trail starts. A joint DairyNZ, Raukawa Charitable Trust and Pokaiwhenua Catchment Group project will see more than 15,000 planting around Whakauru Stream in Tokoroa. Whakauru is a tributary of the Pokaiwhenua Stream and monitoring has shown good existing numbers of eels (tuna), freshwater crayfish (kōura). DairyNZ general manager sustainable dairy David Burger said partnering with organisations that have similar goals was a key step towards ongoing environmental progress. “We look forward to moving forward with iwi and farmers to improve waterway health in the Pokaiwhenua environment, and we hope to identify further partnership opportunities as we continue to focus on environmental improvements at a catchment level. Catchment work is widely recognised as the way forward in improving the environment, as it achieves better results than a national one-size-fits-all approach.” Community and iwi planting days are also planned, along with weed and pest control initiatives. This work is part of a three-year DairyNZ Sustainable Catchments programme trialling practical tools and interventions on-farm, such as constructed wetlands, to increase awareness and understanding of ways to improve water quality. The programme is funded by the Ministry for the Environment’s Jobs for Nature programme and is focused on priority catchments – Pokaiwhenua, Waimea (Southland), and the South Canterbury
By Clyde Graf, Waipā-King Country Councillor
The end of the Pokaiwhenua Stream before it meets the Waikato River.
region – where monitoring has shown there are higher nitrogen concentrations and lower ecosystem health scores than other catchments. Current work across all three areas includes catchment assessments and designing monitoring programmes to track water quality and health) changes. “Each catchment has committed landowners who are passionate about improving water quality, and our Sustainable Catchments work will help accelerate the momentum of current restoration activities. We will work closely to support local landowners and catchment groups, which have water quality improvement initiatives underway,” Burger said. Raukawa Charitable Trust chief Maria Te Kanawa says her organisation is committed to its responsibilities as kaitiaki of the South Waikato region. “We have a key role to play in the revitalisation and restoration of the wider Pokaiwhenua catchment,” she said.
In December 2023 the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) released its aerial 1080 poison annual report. The report states that of the 55 aerial operations undertaken in 2022, 24 incidents were self-reported by contractors and 25 per cent of the operations had compliance breaches or complaints. Historically, large numbers of non-targeted farm animals have been poisoned, and in many cases, farmers have been compensated with confidential payments in return for their silence. It’s not surprising, given the poison industry is self-regulated. The 2023 EPA report includes the poisoning of 556 black-backed gulls in an Okarito kiwi sanctuary pest control operation. In another incident, seven radio-tagged, kea were poisoned in Arthur’s Pass National Park. The Department of Conservation often radio-tags a small number of kea to determine the percentage of the wild population that will likely be killed in poisoning operations. DOC data shows that typically 30 to 50 per cent of radio-tagged birds die in each experiment. Recent examples are the Matukituki Valley, and the Wet Jacket Peninsula aerial operations. The Department of Conservation is the biggest advocate, and the second biggest user of 1080 poison in New Zealand. Despite its well-intentioned poison-diversion initiatives to discourage birds from eating toxic baits, their tactics have failed, and the mass-poisoning of endangered wildlife continues. The EPA also makes a long overdue declaration about dead bees being found at several hives after the Arthur’s Pass operation, stating the cause to be “possible 1080 contamination.”
In most cases, incidents with bees and hives are not included in the contractor’s self-assessed reports. There’s little doubt that contaminated honey is being sold on the open market. However, it would require an extensive testing regime to determine the full extent, and it appears there’s little appetite by the poison industry for the identification of toxic produce. Information supplied by the Department of Conservation via the Official Information Act states that between 1998 and 2018, of the 740 kiwi reported dead in Northland, 53 were tested for anti-coagulant poisons - 20 of the 53 tested birds returned a positive result (37.7 per cent). Oddly, not a single bird of the 740 reported dead was determined to have died of poisoning. Given the thousands of kiwi reported dead across the country, just three were tested for 1080 poison residues within the 20-year term the OIA spanned. But it gets worse. DOC states that no native bird has ever been tested for the deadly metabolite of 1080 poison - fluorocitrate – the toxic metabolite that is responsible for most secondary poisoning cases. Perhaps the detection of 1080 poison or its residues in our national bird would be a stone best left unturned. Sadly, the EPA report reinforces the contradiction of conservation in New Zealand. The poisoning continues. There needs to be an independent investigation into what motivates the poison industry, starting with Orillion – the state-owned-enterprise which imports 1080 poison and manufactures the bait.
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THURSDAY JANUARY 25, 2024
CAMBRIDGE OPEN HOMES CAMBRIDGE REAL ESTATE
26 Lilac Close
PBN
12.30-1.00pm
MORE RE
Saturday 27 January
10 Alpers Ridge
PBN
12.45-1.15pm
Saturday 27 January
7B Dallas Place
$649,000
11.00-11.30am
41 Queen Street
Deadline Sale
11.00-11.30am
7/30 Jarrett Terrace
PBN
11.00-11.30am
3 Manuka Place
PBN
12.00-12.30pm
328 Brunskill Road
$1,089,000
10.30-11.00am
61 Grosvenor Street
PBN
1.00-1.30pm
75 Princes Street
PBN
11.00-11.45am
147 Victoria Street
$995,000
1.00-1.30pm
6 Alley Place
PBN
11.15-11.45am
3A Hillary Place
$749,000
1.15-1.45pm
13 Hogan Road
$1,750,000
11.30-12.00pm
3 McKinnon Street
PBN
1.45-2.15pm
3 Woodstock Crescent
Deadline Sale
11.30-12.00pm
18B Abergeldie Way
PBN
1.45-2.15pm
1534 Buckland Road
Auction
11.30-12.00pm
7 Manuka Place
$789,000
2.00-2.30pm
24 Bracken Street
PBN
12.00-12.30pm
26A Weld Street
$995,000
12.00-12.30pm
6 Kelly Road
PBN
2.00-2.30pm
5/24 Duke Street
PBN
12.00-12.30pm
14 Grosvenor Street
Deadline Sale
12.00-12.45pm
147 Taylor Street
PBN
2.30-3.00pm
116 Grey Street
Deadline Sale
1.00-1.30pm
79 Maungakawa Road
$1,790,000
12.30-1.00pm
5 Corrielea Crescent
$935,000
3.15-3.45pm
Sunday 28 January
4 Dick Street
Deadline Sale
12.45-1.30pm
3 Richards Street
PBN
10.00-10.30am
21 Alba Place
PBN
1.00-1.30pm
HARCOURTS
39 Princes Street
PBN
1.45-2.15pm
Saturday 27 January
1206 Kaipaki Road
$1,749,000
11.00-11.30am
43 Ellicott Road
$1,495,000
1.45-2.15pm
71 Arnold Street
PBN
10:00-10:30am
41 Queen Street
Deadline Sale
11.00-11.30am
49 Byron Street
PBN
2.00-2.30pm
4 Fort Street
PBN
11:00-11:30am
7/30 Jarrett Terrace
PBN
11.00-11.30am
10 Garland Lane
PBN
2.30-3.00pm
169 Taylor Street
$729,000
12:00-12:30pm
7 Lilac Close
PBN
11.00-11.30am
6A Madison Street
PBN
2.45-3.15pm
Sunday 28 January
43 Seachange Drive
$1,769,000
12.00-12.30pm
445 Luck At Last Road
PBN
3.00-3.30pm
566 Marychurch Road
10:00-10:45am
3 Manuka Place
PBN
12.00-12.30pm
3.15-3.45pm
55 Peake Road
Deadline Sale
11:15-12:00pm
24 Bracken Street
PBN
12.00-12.30pm
50 Appleton Lane
$1,650,000
12:30-1:15pm
5/24 Duke Street
PBN
12.00-12.30pm
142 Williams Street
PBN
12.00-12.30pm
116 Grey Street
Deadline Sale
1.00-1.30pm
39 Sunline Drive
PBN
1.00-1.30pm
42 Shakespeare Street
PBN
1.00-1.30pm
101/49 Pengover Avenue $675,000 Sunday 28 January
Deadline Sale
4 Glover Street
PBN
10.45-11.15am
2702 Tahuna-Ohinewai Rd Deadline Sale
2:00-2:45pm
96 Tennyson Street
$895,000
11.00-11.30am
530 Tenfoot Road
3:15-4:00pm
4 Honiss Place
$1,190,000
11.30-12.00pm
3 Woodstock Crescent
Deadline Sale
11.30-12.00pm
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3 Ihimaera Terace
$979,000
12.00-12.30pm
Sunday 28 January
12D Taylor Street
$895,000
12.00-12.30pm
496 Roto-o-rangi Road
$1,084,000
12.00-12.30pm
66 Whare Marama Drive
PBN
2.00-2.30pm
16 Cowley Drive
PBN
12.15-12.45pm
73 Thompson Street
Deadline Sale
12.45-1.15pm
9 Grosvenor Street
$939,000
2.00-2.30pm
19A King Street
$649,000
12.15-12.45pm
62 Southey Street
Deadline Sale
2.15-2.45pm
567 Maungakawa Road
PBN
2.00-2.30pm
$790,000
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57 Duke Street, Cambridge
Gary Stokes M 021 351 112
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For Sale Price By Negotiation 1 2 1 1 View by appointment or scheduled open home times Cute and Convenient Step into a bright and airy living space that welcomes you home. www.kdre.co.nz/ CB6378 The well-designed layout features two comfortable bedrooms, providing ample space for rest and relaxation. The bathroom is sleek and functional, offering both style and convenience. The heart of the home is the open-plan living and dining area, creating Shelby Garrett a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen is equipped with M 027 622 4166 modern appliances, making meal preparation a breeze.
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Luxury Lifestyle Living Close to Cambridge Situated on a generous 2.1 hectares of land area, consisting of 6 paddocks, creating ample room for horses or cattle. The property boasts a total house area of 440sqm. The open-plan kitchen and dining area create a seamless flow, making it ideal for entertaining. The separate family room, and study offer additional spaces for relaxation or work.Enjoy the outdoors with a decking/patio area, perfect for alfresco dining or simply taking in the rural views.
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Deadline Sale: 15 Feb 2024, 12:00pm unless sold prior View by appointment or scheduled open day www.harcourts.co.nz/CB6382
Gary Stokes M 021 351 112 Bevan Higgins M 027 471 2424
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THURSDAY JANUARY 25, 2024
Cambridge 183A Victoria Road Tender
Hautapu Gold • Proposed land area 5898m2 • Warehouse 1280m2 • Offices 210m2 • Subdivision title due Q2 2024 • 400m to Waikato Expressway Hautapu interchange. Strategically located on State Highway 1B, this site combines maximum visibility with the logistical advantage of being just 400 metres from the Waikato Expressway. The expansive warehouse with generous office space provides the perfect blank canvas for a range of commercial or industrial enterprises. This site would suit either an owner occupier looking to relocate or expand their existing business, or an astute investor looking to secure a premium location with the potential to attract a highprofile national brand tenant. Call today for more information or to arrange an inspection.
Tender closes 4.00pm, Wed 14th Feb, 2024 (unless sold prior), 94 Duke Street, Cambridge View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/CBC170881
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Cambridge 62 Victoria Street (20 Empire Street) Auction
Iconic Cambridge Retail Investment 62 Victoria Street, Cambridge. Auction - 14 February, Cambridge Town Hall, 11am • 395m2 retail premises • New 6-year lease in place • Well-known local long-term tenant • Rental income $66,500 + gst • Frontage on 20 Empire Street. Here is your chance to invest in prime Cambridge real estate. With well known local retailer Hus resident on a long-term lease, the future of your investment is secure. The premises are part of the extension to the original & historic Calvert Chambers (circa 1913) with frontage onto busy Empire Street in the heart of Cambridge. Call today for more information or to arrange a viewing.
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THURSDAY JANUARY 25, 2024
Featured Listings 47 Alpha Street, Cambridge | 07 823 1945 | sales@cambridgerealestate.co.nz
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PBN
445 LUCK AT LAST ROAD TRANQUIL LIFESTYLE RETREAT
4 BED - 2 BATH - 3 CAR
Magnificent lifestyle with mountain and rural views Modern open plan home leading to extensive outdoor entertaining areas Triple garage plus workshop, fenced paddocks, 2.5 hectares OPEN DAY: SATURDAY: 3.00-3.30PM
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1534 BUCKLAND ROAD BUCKLAND BEAUTY
AUCTION 4 BED - 2 BATH - 4 CAR
Panoramic views, peaceful surroundings plus abundant birdlife on 5495m² Well-maintained lifestyle sanctuary located handy to Cambridge Warm and inviting solid home plus detached 4 car garage/shed (approx 94m²) AUCTION: To be held on Thursday 15th February 2024 at 1pm at the Cambridge Real Estate Community Pavilion Corner of Queen and Dick Streets, Cambridge OPEN DAY: SATURDAY: 11.30AM-12.00PM CONTACT DAVID
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$1,750,000 697 MAUNGAKAWA ROAD
13 HOGAN ROAD FAMILY FAVOURITE
2 LIVING - 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 DAY: SATURDAY: 11.30AM-12.00PM
$850,000
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43 ELLICOTT ROAD WELCOME TO YOUR HAPPY PLACE
$1,495,000 2 LIVING - 5 BED - 2 BATH - 3 CAR
Live life to the full with this peaceful and sophisticated retreat Spacious and light home with options for extended family or accommodation potential Outdoor north-facing deck with infinity pool and gorgeous surrounding rural views 6742m² property located handy to Cambridge and Te awamutu OPEN HOME: SUN 13TH 12 -12.30PM
OPEN DAY: SATURDAY: 1.45-2.15PM
INTERNET ID: CRR2254 CONTACT CONTACT PETER DAVID PAGE SOAR
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LOT 1, 174 HARBUTT ROAD
$645,000
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True lifestyle size of 2 ha (more or less) of prime Waikato soils Amazing, elevated views Build what you want (within council rules) Great location close to Cambridge situated down a quiet country road Priced to sell for just $695,000 INTERNET ID:middle CRR2243 CONTACT MATT SEAVILL Title due of next year CONTACT MATT
David Soar
Matt Seavill
Ele Duncan
RURAL/LIFESTYLE
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THURSDAY JANUARY 25, 2024
Featured Listings 47 Alpha Street, Cambridge | 07 823 1945 | sales@cambridgerealestate.co.nz
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OPEN HOME
$1,190,000
4 HONISS PLACE
2 LIVING - 4 BED - 2 BATH - 2 CAR Walk-in pantry, ample storage space Heated floor tiles Kitchen and Bathrooms Main Bedroom with ensuite and spacious walk-in robe Fully fenced for privacy and security Double carpeted garage with an attic for extra storage space OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 11.30AM-12.00PM CONTACT MARISA
BEAUTY ON HONISS
NEW LISTING
OPEN HOME
PBN
10 ALPERS RIDGE EASY, STYLISH LIVING ON ALPERS RIDGE 2 living areas with modern, updated kitchen 4 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms Lovely indoor/outdoor flow Double internal access garage 560m² section with fully fenced rear section OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 12.45PM-1.15PM
2 LIVING - 4 BED - 2 BATH - 2 CAR
CONTACT DEBBIE OR TREVOR
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PBN
147 TAYLOR STREET
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2 LIVING - 5 BED - 2 BATH - 2 CAR
2 living areas with modern kitchen 4 bedrooms + Office/5th bedroom / 2 bathrooms Lovely indoor/outdoor flow Double internal access garage 673m² section with fully fenced rear section
OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 1.45-2.15PM
3 BED - 2 BATH - 2 CAR
Brick home on a quarter-acre section Overlooks the Greenbelt Master with ensuite Additional office/playroom Gorgeous gardens to potter and play
CONTACT DEBIE OR TREVOR
OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 2.30-3.00PM
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5 CURNOW PLACE
QUARTER-ACRE TREASURE
DEADLINE SALE
14 GROSVENOR STREET
CONTACT EILISH OR AMY
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1 POOL - 2 LIVING - 4 BED - 2 BATH - 2 CAR CHARMING EASTSIDE VILLA 4 BED - 2 BATH - 1 CAR Stunning architecturally designed 352m² (approx) brick and cedar home 1910 Villa with spacious open plan living Magnificent 3113m² approx. section with rural aspect and mountain views Additional outside room with ensuite Pool, Flare outside fire, pétanque court Covered deck providing seamless indoor/outdoor flow Soaring ceilings and multiple living spaces Close proximity to Cambridge CBD, schooling & Lake Te Koo Utu Double garage with handy third toilet + shed (3 phase) INTERNET ID: CRR2254 Deadline Sale: Closes Wed 31 Jan 2024 @ 4pm at the office of Cambridge Real Estate OPEN HOME: 13TH 12 -12.30PM INTERNET ID: CRR2243 CONTACT PETER PAGE CONTACT DAVID SOAR CONTACT MATT SEAVILL Deadline Sale:SUN Closes Thursday 22nd Feb 2024 @ 4pm at the office of Cambridge Real CONTACT RACHAEL OPEN HOME: SATURDAY: 12.00-12.45PM CONTACT PAULETTE OR GRAHAM Estate (unless sold prior)
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Rachael Seavill
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THURSDAY JANUARY 25, 2024
Featured Listings 47 Alpha Street, Cambridge | 07 823 1945 | sales@cambridgerealestate.co.nz
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4 BED - 2 BATH - 1 CAR Rare and flat 1504m² (approx.) section Complete with renovated 120m² (approx.) three bedroom home Additional two room + bathroom consented sleepout Brand new kitchen and fresh paint & carpeting Incredible opportunity for developers & families OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 2.00-2.30PM CONTACT EILISH OR AMY
Perfect combo single level, brick and tile 723m² (more or less) freehold section Quiet cul-de-sac living
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$995,000
26A WELD STREET X-FACTOR ON WELD
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1 POOL - 2 LIVING - 4 BED - 2 BATH - 2 CAR
Year-round vacation living Seamless indoor-outdoor flow Stunning landscaping with greenbelt backdrop Quietly tucked at the end of a cul-de-sac
OPEN HOME: SUN 13TH 12 -12.30PM
OPEN HOME: SATURDAY: 1.00-1.30PM
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21 ALBA PLACE PARADISE FOUND
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4 BED - 2 BATH - 2 CAR A stone’s throw from Cambridge shops, cafes, medical services and Victoria Square 2012 brick and tile double glazed 223m² (approx.) home 635m² freehold section with private landscaped back garden Spacious and light living/dining with a 2.72m stud Deadline Sale: Closes Wednesday 14 February 2024 at 4:00pm at the office of Cambridge Real Estate, 47 Alpha Street, Cambridge (unless sold prior) OPEN HOME: SATURDAY: 12.45PM-1.30PM CONTACT RACHAEL
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: SATURDAY: 12.00-12.30PM
DEADLINE SALE
4 DICK STREET
INTERNET ID: CRR2254 CONTACT CONTACT PETER DAVID PAGE SOAR
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INVEST OR RESIDE IN POPULAR EASTSIDE Convenient & easy care 3 beds & 2 bath User friendly wet area ensuite Well fenced 479m² (more or less) section
INTERNET ID: CRR2243 CONTACT MATT SEAVILL
OPEN HOME: SATURDAY: 1.45-2.15PM
Graham Ban
Paulette Bell
Debbie Towers
Trevor Morris
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THURSDAY JANUARY 25, 2024
Featured Listings 47 Alpha Street, Cambridge | 07 823 1945 | sales@cambridgerealestate.co.nz
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49 BYRON STREET CATCH ME QUICK
4 BED - 1 BATH 4 bedrooms & Healthy Homes certified Polished wooden floors and lovely carpet Fabulous entertainment deck 506m² more or less freehold section Walking distance to Cambridge township and Leamington shops OPEN HOME: SATURDAY: 2.00-2.30PM CONTACT RACHAEL
OPEN HOME
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10 GARLAND PLACE CONTEMPORARY TOWNHOUSE LIVING
Timeless brick exterior Sun-soaked north-facing patio Secure, easy-care, ideal lock up & leave Spacious living with executive office nook for convenience
OPEN HOME: SATURDAY: 2.30-3.00PM
CONTACT PAULETTE OR GRAHAM
OPEN HOME
OPEN HOME
$675,000
101/49 PENGOVER AVENUE ELEVATED EASY LIVING
2 BED - 1 BATH
Fully furnished apartment North facing open plan living 73m² (more or less) built 2022
OPEN HOME: SATURDAY: 3.15-3.45PM
CONTACT PAULETTE OR GRAHAM
PBN
26 LILAC CLOSE STUNNING ON LILAC
2 LIVING - 4 BED - 4 BATH - 2 CAR
Open Plan spacious living area. Outdoor Landscape area for added relaxation Situated in quiet cul-de-sac 5min walk to Cambridge high school
OPEN HOME: SUNDAY: 12.30PM-1.00PM
CONTACT MARISA
OPEN HOME
PRIVACY AND TRANQUILITY
4 BED - 2 BATH - 2 CAR
OPEN HOME: SUN 13TH 12 -12.30PM
INTERNET ID: CRR2254 CONTACT CONTACT PETER DAVID PAGE SOAR
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Our recruitment process includes a Drug and Alcohol Test and a Police Vetting check. To be successful, applicants for this position must be a New Zealand Citizen, have permanent residency or hold a valid NZ Work Visa with no restrictions. To apply please email – joanne.burman@gobus.co.nz or call 021-747-191. Te Awa Lifecare is one of New Zealand’s leading privately owned residential villages. Located in the beautiful town of Cambridge in Waikato, NZ, in a spacious rural setting, Te Awa Lifecare is an outstanding purpose-built facility offering a full range of independent and assisted living care options including a rest home, hospital and dementia care suite. We pride ourselves on being a community within a community, offering not only quality care but also companionship, security and new experiences. Our housekeeping team contributes significantly to the experience, the culture and the community of Te Awa. Housekeeper It is time to add a housekeeper to our existing team. Our staff are chosen for their skill and caring approach and we aim to create strong connections and trust with them. We will choose the right housekeeper for their attitude and fit in the team. Our team is proud of the environment they work in and the part they play in making it look at its best for our residents and guests. Why you should work with us at Te Awa Lifecare – • You will work in a team that is supportive of each other and proud of the reputation they have developed • Your physical working environment and the resources you have access to are first class • You will feel a sense of belonging to the wider community of residents and staff • Your working hours will be sociable, and family orientated. You will have: • an enjoyment of housework and helping people keep their homes in tip top condition • a passion for great customer service and respect for people personal space • the ability and flexibility to work as part of a team • excellent communication skills • common sense and a solutions focused approach • a positive and professional attitude If this sounds like you and you are motivated to be part of our unique and energising culture, please send a cover letter explaining why you are interested, along with your CV, to employment@teawalifecare.nz. Come and be part of the community, get to know our wonderful residents, support them to embrace life. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply now! Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES Waipa- District Council will consider an application to close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic: • Alpha Street – between Victoria Street and Bryce Street • Dick Street – between Queen Street and Duke Street • Duke Street - between Victoria Street and Hallys Lane Between 6.00am and 12.30pm on Sunday, 3 March 2024 for the Waipa- Fun Run 2024. The application will be considered under the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974. Arrangements will be made for access by emergency vehicles during the closure, if required. See the Privacy Statement on the Council’s website for further information. For more information, please contact Waipa- District Council on 0800 924 723. Garry Dyet CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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Part-time and fixed-term (parental leave position) 30 January 2024 – 13 December 2024 (term time only) Karāpiro School is seeking office support to cover our Office Manager who is heading off on parental leave. We need someone who has the ability to work effectively, professionally and confidentially. This is a frontline role in a dynamic school environment from 8.30am-10.30am, 5 days per week. We need your excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills. Duties will include: general office duties (including school absences, payroll & finance), communication support (maintaining our school website & newsletters) and first aid. Full training and support will be provided. Please apply to the principal, Tina-Maree Thatcher, at principal@karapiro.school.nz (electronic applications only) before 5pm on January 26th 2024 with a covering letter of introduction, your CV, and the contact details of two referees.
NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES Waipa- District Council will consider an application to close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic: Sunday 10 March 2024 Head and Stokes Road Rally from 7:30am – 5.30pm Head Road from the intersection with Maungatautari Road to the intersection with Stokes Road Stokes Road from the intersection with Head Road to the intersection with Maungatautari Road. During the proposed closure, emergency services will have right of way at all times. The application will be considered under the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974. See the Privacy Statement on the Council’s website for further information. For more information, please contact Waipa- District Council on 0800 924 723 or email info@waipadc.govt.nz Garry Dyet CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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Of an application for On Licence Caryn’s NZ Ltd, 5 Roseberry Crescent, Flagstaff has made application to the Waipa District Licensing Committee for the renewal of a on-licence in respect of the premises at T3, 34C Lake Street, Cambridge known as The Chilli House Cambridge. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is restaurant. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 11am to 9.30pm. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Waipa District Licensing Committee, 101 Bank Street, Te Awamutu or 23 Wilson Street, Cambridge. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at: Waipa District Council, Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu 3840. No objection to the issue of a renewal licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the second publication of this notice. This notice was first published on January 18, 2023.
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FOR SALE! NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES Waipa- District Council will consider an application to close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic for the Kairangi Loop Bent Sprint: • Kairangi Road – between Norwegian Road and the southern end of Robinson Road • Robinson Road – full length
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TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – Queen St, Alpha St, Dick St, Commerce St, Empire St, Duke St,Victoria St, Lake St on Tuesday 25 April 2023 Please note that the roads listed below will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic between 7:30 am to 4:30 pm on Thursday 25 April 2024 for the Cambridge Cycling Festival. Between 11am and 4pm • Queen Street – between Bryce Street and Victoria Street • Alpha Street – between Bryce Street and Victoria Street • Dick Street – between Queen Street and Duke Street • Commerce Street – between Victoria Street and Duke Street (access to Milicich Streetcar Park via Fort Street only) • Empire Street – between Alpha Street and Victoria/Duke Streets • Duke Street – between Hallys Lane and Anzac Street • Victoria and Alpha Street exits from Hally’s Lane Between 11am and 6pm • Victoria Street – between Whitaker Street and Queen Street (southbound) • Victoria Street – between Queen Street and Wilson Street • Queen Street – between Victoria Street and Lake Street (eastbound) • Lake Street – between Kirkwood Street and Victoria Street • Alpha Street – between Victoria Street and Empire Street The application will be considered under the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974. Arrangements will be made for access by emergency vehicles during the closure, if required.
Any objections to the proposal must be lodged with WaipaDistrict Council, in writing, to events@waipadc.govt.nz, before 4.00pm on Friday 9 February 2024. Please include the nature of the objection and the grounds for it. See the Privacy Statement on the Council’s website for further information. For more information, please contact Waipa- District Council on 0800 924 723 or email events@waipadc.govt.nz Garry Dyet CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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Pursuant to Section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 notice is hereby given that: The following meetings were cancelled in January 2024 Strategic Planning and Policy Committee 9.00am Council Chambers 101 Bank Street TE AWAMUTU Thursday Chief Executive Performance 18 January 2024 Management Committee 1.00pm Mayor’s Office 101 Bank Street TE AWAMUTU The following meeting will be held in January 2024 –
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The following meetings will be held in February 2024 – Wednesday Strategic Planning & Policy 7 February 2024 Committee 9.00am Council Chambers 101 Bank Street TE AWAMUTU Wednesday Council 7 February 2024 3.00PM Council Chambers| 101 Bank Street TE AWAMUTU Tuesday Workshop & Briefings Day 13 February 2024 11.15am Council Chambers 101 Bank Street TE AWAMUTU Monday Regulatory Committee 19 February 2024 10.00am Council Chambers 101 Bank Street TE AWAMUTU Tuesday Service Delivery Committee 20 February 2024 9.00am Council Chambers 101 Bank Street TE AWAMUTU Tuesday Finance & Corporate Committee 20 February 2024 1.00pm Council Chambers 101 Bank Street TE AWAMUTU Wednesday Cambridge Community Board 21 February 2024 6.00pm Cambridge Service Centre 23 Wilson Street CAMBRIDGE Tuesday Council 27 February 2024 9.00am Council Chambers 101 Bank Street TE AWAMUTU Wednesday Te Awamutu-Kihikihi Community 28 February 2024 Board 6.00pm Council Chambers 101 Bank Street TE AWAMUTU Please visit the Council website for all meeting information. Electronic copies of Council agendas are available on the Waipā District Council website prior to meetings. Garry Dyet Chief Executive
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NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES Waipa- District Council will consider an application to close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic: • Lamb Street – between Rotoorangi Rd and Sunline Drive • Lamb Street - between Rotoorangi Rd and Shakespeare Street between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm on Friday 19 April 2024. • Lamb Street – between Rotoorangi Rd and Maungatautari Road • Lamb Street – between Rotoorangi Rd and Shakespeare Street between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm on Saturday & Sunday 20 & 21 April 2024. To hold the NZ Age Group Road Cycling Championships. The application will be considered under the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974. Arrangements will be made for access by emergency vehicles during the closure, if required. Any objections to the proposal must be lodged with WaipaDistrict Council, in writing, to events@waipadc.govt.nz, before 4.00pm on Friday 02 February 2024. Please include the nature of the objection and the grounds for it. See the Privacy Statement on the Council’s website for further information. For more information, please contact Waipa- District Council on 0800 924 723. Garry Dyet CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – Victoria Street, Lake Street, Alpha Street and Empire Street for the Cambridge ANZAC Day commemorations Please note that the roads listed below will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic for the Cambridge ANZAC Day commemoration events on Thursday, 25 April 2024. Thursday, 25 April 2024 - between 5.30am and 11am Victoria Street - between Queen Street and Alpha Street Lake Street - between Queen Street to Alpha Street Thursday, 25 April 2020 – between 8.00am and 9.00am Alpha Street - between Empire Street to Lake Street Empire Street - between Kirkwood Street and Alpha Street The application will be considered under the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974. Arrangements will be made for access by emergency vehicles during the closure, if required. Any objections to the proposal must be lodged with WaipaDistrict Council, in writing, to events@waipadc.govt.nz, before 4.00pm on Friday 02 February 2024. Please include the nature of the objection and the grounds for it. See the Privacy Statement on the Council’s website for further information. For more information, please contact Waipa- District Council on 0800 924 723. Garry Dyet CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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BENJAMIN, David George Murray – Died surrounded by his family on Friday 19 January 2024, aged 79 years. Husband of Anne Mason Benjamin (Masey). Father of Blanton David Murray Benjamin and Anne Mason Peters. Fatherin-law of Meghan Drury Benjamin and Benjamin Giles Peters. Grandfather of Lachlan Peters, Thomas Peters, George Benjamin, Jack Benjamin and Samuel Benjamin. A celebration of David’s life will be held at The Woolshed, Te Awa Lifecare, 1866 Cambridge Road, Cambridge on Saturday 3 February at 2:30pm. Prior to this, a short service will be held at St Andrews Church at 1:00pm. All welcome at either or both services. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St Johns Ambulance in David’s memory.
THOMPSON, Richard Gordon. Reg No: 458033, Gunner, NZ Army – Passed away peacefully at CHT Hospital, Te Awamutu on Sunday, 21st January 2024 in his 92nd year. Devoted and treasured husband of the late Ann. Dearly loved dad of Andrea & Nick, Peter & Trish, and Heather & Brett. Loved Poppa of Ben & Kelsea, Hannah & Tony, Caitlin & Jack, Carrie & Dave, Shane & Rachel, and Ryan & Sian. Special ‘Big Poppa’ to Isla, Archer, Bree, Milly, Hugh & Freddie. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of CHT Hospital, and Ward M16 at Waikato Hospital for their care and compassion in looking after our dad. “No longer must you brave the storms No more shall you be stressed, I lay you down O Mighty Oak. Your time has come to rest.” In accordance with Dick’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. All communications to the Thompson Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.
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NICHOLL, Brian William – 19th August 1948 - 12th January 2024. He passed away at his Taupo residence after a brief stay at Waikato Hospital. Late of Waitahanui, Taupo. He spent his early years growing up on a dairy farm & then “The Anchorage” at St. Kilda Rd, Fencourt, Cambridge. He was the second son of Artie & Kit Nicholl. A very special brother to Trish. Brother-inlaw of Les. His older brother Lindsay & youngest sister Jocelyn, pre-deceased him. At Brian’s request a small private funeral at Hautapu, has already taken place. All communications to the Nicholl Family, c/-,3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.
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ZIEDINS, Vija – Passed away peacefully at Resthaven Cambridge on Tuesday, 16th January 2024 . Aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Rudi, mother and mother-inlaw of Ilze, Laima, and Imants (Eem) and Cath, grandmother of Charlotte, Lia, Annabelle and Eleanor. Special thanks to all the staff at Resthaven for their loving care. ‘We will miss her’ A private farewell has taken place. A memorial service will take place on a later date. Communications to the Ziedins Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434 or email ziedinsfamily@gmail.com.
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