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Sounds like Christmas Meet the Cambridge News Person of the Year – C2, page 16

By Sophie Iremonger

Charles Borrell and Marlene Smith take their songs on the road at this time of year.

Their mix of country and Christmas can be heard in towns throughout the Waikato, and on Tuesday they

were in Cambridge.

“We love it in Cambridge because there’s some really good people here,” said Charles. “We do this every year.

It’s not about money, it’s about sharing some of our passion.”

The town centre has been vibrant this week, as

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THE REAL CHRISTMAS STORY

The ‘good news’ of Christmas

By Murray Smith, Cambridge Ministers Association and Senior Leader at Bridges Church In a Cambridge bookshop, two older ladies were looking at Christmas cards. A bit disgruntled, one vocalised her indignation at how “religion was even trying to push itself into Christmas now”.

My unspoken response was, “Hold on there, whose name is in those first six letters of ‘Christ-mas’?”

Perhaps those ladies were looking for a partridge in a pear tree, snowflakes, reindeer, or other icons people enjoy at Christmas time. Whatever we look for, to pause and recognise what happened a little over 2000 years ago, with the birth of a special baby boy, holds the

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2018: The year in Review

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Cambridge newsroom update This week we bring you our last issue of 2018, featuring a special “C2” pull out with things to see and do over the Christmas break, along with end of year messages. Despite things winding down for the year there’s been no shortage of news. This week we introduce our Cambridge News Person of the Year, give details on new commercial developments in Leamington and Hautapu, and have a cheeky look at our prolific letter writers, just to name a few.

We’ve thoroughly enjoyed delivering the news to you this year, and wish you all the best over the Christmas break. We hope you enjoy this end of year read!

– Sophie Iremonger.

wonder and possibility of us receiving the greatest gift ever given.

The coming of Jesus Christ marks the pivotal point in all of human history – the history of time is even divided before and after His advent. He came not to begin a religious order but as the perfect expression of God in human form. Everything about His life and His death demonstrated God’s heart for humanity, for each of us.

Circumstances too remarkable to be contrived or mere coincidence surrounded His coming. Details foretold centuries before meticulously unfolded… the setting He was born into obscured His true greatness and worth, yet this King in the most unpretentious setting imaginable – an animal

Letters to the editor Try a little kindness A kind Christmas thought…

Why do we all celebrate Christmas the way we do?

One can understand Christians celebrating the birth of Jesus, who they believe is the son of God, come to earth to save the world. But what is it that motivates the rest of us heathens?

Is it the fantasy of a white snowy Christmas with a green pine tree and a jolly fat man in a red suit?

Or the anticipation of a merry party? Is that enough to motivate people to overspend a lot on presents; to buy a lot of plastic stuff for kids who might want it but don’t need it, and which may ultimately end up in the landfill. The pressure to exchange presents at Christmas may be partly guilt-inspired - everyone is doing it and so should we, and pearhaps, partly due to selling pressures from the retailers. It is unlikely to be the example of the three kings who brought gold, frankincense and myrrh to the baby Jesus.

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shelter – was joined by an odd entourage who recognised the greatness of this Child, and how they celebrated. Unknown shepherds, tipped off by angelic choirs about a special birth, gathered with interesting characters from the east whose enquiring minds and knowledge of heavenly phenomenon led them to track an unusual star which guided them right to the birth place.

The timeless message declared to be good news then, is still good news for all people today. In that stable when the Christ child first entered the world, God was putting on offer His gift of hope. Jesus’ birth still heralds a new opportunity for every person to experience God’s love, grace and reconciliation.

The motive is perhaps, more likely, the philosophy of the second of the two great commandments - “Do unto others as you would be done by”, or, more simply, “Be kind to each other”. This concept has appeal for the religious and the secular alike. Giving at Christmas need not be just the exchange of material objects. It is a wellknown psychological fact that the doing of an act of kindness or charity which is appreciated releases neurohormones in the brain which induce euphoriathe “feel good” factor. So let’s all give some thought to spending a wee bit less and showing more kindness to each other. Even quite small acts of charity may be greatly appreciated by friends, family and neighbours, and, importantly, show them how much we care.

Malcolm Baigent Tree trust work I cannot allow Mr Harris’ letter (Cambridge News, December 14)

Murray Smith, Cambridge Ministers Association and Senior Leader at Bridges Church.

The Churches of Cambridge would join with one voice in wishing our community a safe and blessed Christmas, and may the wonder of the real Christmas story touch us afresh.

to go unchallenged.

There are several fundamental, common sense rules governing amenity planting in public parks and along public walkways. One of these rules is to maintain free access to walkers and cyclists, in other words, planted material must not impede or endanger path users.

Another very sensible rule is to always avoid the opportunity for concealment within the tree (surely this is obvious).

Over the years the groups of trees planted by Brian Mayo and the Tree Trust members have become very overgrown, becoming hazardous. The original tree groups are infested with weedy shrubs, some introduced by dumped garden waste, and all other kinds of unpleasant rubbish.

The Cambridge Tree Trust members are gradually clearing the unwanted plants and dumped rubbish to restore the groves to a safe and attractive feature of the park.

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Donation boost for Cambridge pool

Waipa District Council has announced a boost in donations towards the Cambridge Pool complex, with a $100,000 donation from the John and Glenice Gallagher Trust and a further $200,000 from the Grassroots Trust.

The donations come in a timely manner, just two months after Waipa District Council announced a $1.6 million increase in the build cost, up to $20.7 million. Of that $20.7 million, $2 million is being fundraised through donations from the community.

Donations previously received for the Cambridge Pool include $400,000 from Trust Waikato, $300,000 from the Brian Perry Charitable Trust, $300,000 from the Lotteries Commission, $80,000 from ASB Bank, $80,000 from CR Developments, $100,000 from Frances Skeet Trust, $15,000 from Shoof International Limited, $20,000 from Shaw’s Wire Ropes, $100,000 from Cambridge Lions Club and $6000 from local real estate agents Karen Grootscholten and Kelly Grice. APL donated $100,00 of in-kind services and an anonymous donor dropped off a cheque for $20,000 to the Cambridge council office.

Just over a year before the new Cambridge Pool is due to open its doors, council said it is “getting close” to achieving the $2 million fundraising target.

“We have had tremendous help from the community and that is a reflection of the enormous support for the pool project, not just in Cambridge but beyond,” Waipa Mayor Jim Mylchreest said.

Meanwhile, work continues at pace at the construction site with excavation nearly complete, underground services being installed in the coming weeks and foundations laid early next year.

“The community will see steady progress within the next few months with the facility really starting to take shape,” Mylchreest said.

“We’re confident the design and the extra services we’ve worked hard to include, like the hydrotherapy pool and splash pad, will make the wait well worth it.”

With the Cambridge Pool closed for the refurbishment, Council has put on free buses between Cambridge and Te Awamutu so Cambridge people can

The Cambridge Pool complex is currently a year from being complete. easily access Te Awamutu’s Livingstone Aquatic Centre over summer.

The free bus runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on the weeks of December 17, January 7 and January 14, leaving the Cambridge i-SITE at

8.30am and 12.30pm and returning from the Te Awamutu i-SITE at 11.30am and 4.30pm.

If there is demand Council may consider extending the bus service for longer.

Departing ‘D-Team’ praised by Tree Trust

As he looks to mark his 80th birthday in 2019, local stalwart Don Willoughby has stepped down from his role as chairman of the Cambridge Tree Trust.

Echoing his move is the club’s deputy chairman David Phillipps, who has already attained the age of 80.

Both men stepped aside at the Tree Trust’s AGM held earlier this month, where they were officially signed off as “an incredibly supportive D-team” and hailed for having helped steer 24 different projects around Cambridge.

Those attending the meeting heard how under their combined leadership, membership of the Tree Trust had doubled, with between 20 and 30 people now planting, potting and weeding around Cambridge every Tuesday and Thursday.

Tree Trust volunteer Susan Boubée said both Don and David were “enthusiastic about suggestions from members for various plantings in the community – ranging from bluebells in Anne’s Patch to daffodils along Payne Park and trees in the Maple Arboretum”.

“On these days you will find Don and David somewhere around town organising the members, making sure they have the plants

and equipment needed for the day’s work, as well as participating themselves,” she said.

Members also heard how ‘the D-team’ had built relationships through attending numerous community meetings over the years, always listening to what the community wanted in terms of trees and plantings. On Sundays, they were often seen delivering gear and trees, then inspiring and working alongside local school students and community groups – most notably at Lake Te Kō Utu and along the Meadow Walk.

Susan said both Don and David have on occasions made presentations to the Waipa District Council and community groups, seeking suggestions around what types of trees, shrubs and flaxes might be best suited to specific locations, and “using the knowledge, experience and hard work of various Tree Trust members”.

David was also praised for the many hours he has put into the Cambridge Tree Trust website www.treetrust.org.nz. He was responsible for having taken many hours of video footage, editing it and then adding music to accompany the plantings.

Both men have said they will continue to Signing off … changes at the top of the Cambridge Tree Trust have seen support the club in 2019.

Don Willoughby (left) and David Phillipps step down as they reach a Replacing Don as chairman is Eric Todd. significant birthday.

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Trees felled, but not forgotten

By Sophie Iremonger

Four trees over 100 years old were removed from the Cambridge landscape last week.

The iconic oak trees which line rural Victoria Rd, rumoured to have been planted between 1880 and 1900, were removed by Waipa Networks with the landowner’s permission after they were deemed hazardous. One tree which had also been identified as hazardous was left standing.

Waipa Networks Vegetation Supervisor Mike Hawker said the work was vital.

“Waipa Networks appreciates the amenity value of mature trees however our priorities are public safety and the protection of the electricity network.”

The five trees lining 344 and 542 Victoria Rd were identified as encroaching the growth limit or notice zone as defined in the Electricity (Hazards From Trees) Regulations 2003, Hawker said.

“Trees growing within these zones are threat to the power lines and a public safety hazard. The trees in question were identified as a hazard during one of our surveys.”

Under the official tree regulations, power line companies are required to meet the cost of the first trim of hazardous trees, to clear them from the lines, and then it’s up to the tree owner to keep them from encroaching into the hazard zone.

“If the tree owner does not wish to bear the cost of ongoing maintenance they can declare ‘no interest’ in the trees,” Mike Hawker explained. “It then becomes the power line company’s responsibility

for the costs of ongoing maintenance or, if they prefer they can remove the tree altogether.”

“In the case of these trees the owners had declared ‘no interest’ in the them so we chose to remove four out of five of them due to the ongoing threat they posed. The strongest most well-balanced English oak was left, as it appeared to be in good condition and not of the risk that the other four posed.”

Nearby resident Andrew Johnstone said he was horrified to see the old oaks

being felled on December 11.

“I see these trees everyday and have until recently taken their continued presence for granted,” said Johnstone, whose family has owned land in the area since 1932. “Some dozen or so of these majestic oaks line our road frontage.

“A lack of legal protection and the rapid development taking place this end of Cambridge means the trees face an uncertain future, one I would personally like to change before it is too late. Heritage trees are an important part

Four oak trees deemed hazardous to the public were felled on December 11.

of our cultural identity here in Waipa and knowing that some of the most important examples have no protection is saddening.”

Johnstone said he had done some digging into the “unofficial” history of the oak trees, “information gleaned by me from old timers over the years,” he said.

“After the Waikato Land Wars government soldiers were given small parcels of land that included the Fens (swampy land) to the north of Cambridge.

Lacking the resources to break in the land, about all the soldiers sold their titles and the land was corralled into an estate that was named Fen Court. Local hearsay tells that the trees were planted by the proprietors. The estate didn’t survive the series of economic recessions that plagued the last few years of the 19th century and was repossessed by the government-owned BNZ in 1901 and cut up into family sized farms.”

Though official records of the trees’ history are hard to find, they hold historic value, Johnstone said, and have become a valuable part of Cambridge for many locals. “Their presence otherwise adds character to the district, that and a direct link to the past.”

Chairman Eric Todd said the Cambridge Tree Trust was greatly saddened by the felling of the trees. “I can understand where the land owners come from, but it’s certainly not helping the Town of Trees.”

Eric said members of the Cambridge Tree Trust have been working with council to try and achieve better tree protection.

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Wheelie bins replace recycling bins, at a cost Wheelie bins will replace blue recycling crates in Cambridge from July 2019, but it will cost users more.

Each household around the Waipa district will receive two purpose-built wheelie bins; a smaller bin for glass, collected monthly, and a larger bin for plastic, tins, cans, paper and cardboard, collected fortnightly.

It means the council’s targeted recycling rate which funds the district-wide recycling service will increase.

Council said the exact amount of the increase hasn’t been determined yet, but will be discussed with the community as part of next year’s Annual Plan process.

The price increase was driven by the one-off cost of the wheelie bins, as well as the collapse of the international recycling market after China decided it would no longer accept New Zealand’s recycling.

“China’s decision has driven costs up right around the country, not just in Waipā.

That is simply the reality and we have to deal with it,” said council’s group manager – service delivery Barry Bergin.

The change was announced last week after Waipa District Council entered into a new kerbside recycling contract, appointing a new contractor, Metallic Sweeping, to collect

the wheelie bins.

The new recycling contract will have no impact on rubbish collection in the Waipā district.

Rubbish collection will continue to be a private service offered to people on a user-pays basis only – rubbish collection is not managed by Council.

The new wheelie bins will service both rural and urban households with potential to extend the service into commercial and industrial premises.

Although details are currently being worked through, council also plans to offer a no-charge service for those residents unable to physically manage their bins.

Bergin said the wheelie bins were already successfully used in most other parts of New Zealand and were considered best practice.

“Many Waipā residents have been asking for wheelie bins for some time and their introduction was signalled in Council’s waste management strategy. Between now and when the bins arrive next year, we will be putting a lot of effort into communicating the change and how it will work. But I think most people will be pleased.”

As part of the contract, a brand new recycling sorting centre will be built in Te Awamutu, creating between 7-10 new jobs.

This will not initially be open to the public, but that could change in the future.

Bergin said council will also continue to put a strong emphasis on communitybased waste minimisation programmes, currently

funded by the Ministry for the Environment and run by Council staff.

“We will continue to strongly encourage people to minimise their use of products like plastic and to think about how to reduce and reuse products

before they even go into the recycling.”

More information about the new kerbside recycling service is available on Council’s website at www.waipadc.govt. nz/WheelieBins.

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Industrial development to bring jobs Cambridge is set to see the local employment of around 460 people over the next five years as Architectural Profiles Ltd (APL), New Zealand’s largest manufacturer of aluminum windows and doors, is set to move its industrial sites from Te Rapa to Cambridge.

It comes as Waipa District Council announced on Friday the approval of a private plan change in Hautapu which will create the biggest industrial development project ever in Waipā history.

30 hectares of deferred industrial zone land and 26.7 hectares of rural zone land will be merged into a huge 56.7 hectare industrial zone bordering the Waikato Expressway, 5.5 hectares of which is planned to be developed into a central hub – incorporating a limited area for retail, a healthcare and childcare centre and a high-end accommodation and conference centre.

The developer behind the private plan change is Bardowie Investments Ltd (BIL) owned by Cambridge local Mitch Plaw, a major shareholder of APL. The project means APL will move its operation to Cambridge over a five year period, ultimately employing around 460 people with wages and salaries of around $26.5 million per year.

Evidence presented during the council hearing indicated the construction phase of the APL project will generate 43 on-site jobs, with wages and salaries estimated at around $3.2 million per annum. During the construction phase almost $4 million per year was expected to be spent with

local businesses.

Beyond the land to be occupied by APL, the balance of the industrial development is expected to create 690 full time equivalent jobs and $39.8 million per annum in wages and salaries.

In its evidence, BIL said Hautapu was “the perfect fit in terms of scale, location, infrastructutre and servicing and the ability to create a significant connection with the local community”.

Work on the development will begin almost immediately with APL expected to move part of its operation to Hautapu in 2020. The second stage in 2021 will accommodate APL expansion and the development of the central hub. A final stage three is expected to be released in 2024.

The private plan change proposal initially attracted 23 submissions, most in support. Eight submitters opposed the proposal in part, which resulted in some amendments to the original proposal.

Waipā mayor Jim Mylchreest said the process had been fair and thorough and he believed the new industrial park would be welcomed by the community. The Cambridge Community Board and Cambridge Chamber of Commerce supported the development and discussions had already begun on how it might positively impact other parts of the town.

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industrial development in such a way that will provide huge advantages for our district both immediately during the construction stage and well into the future,” he said.

“Waipā is facing massive growth and our challenge is to manage it well. This a very good example of doing that, and of working constructively with the business community to develop the right facilities at the right time.”

The plan change application process was open to the public and heard before a Hearing Panel made up of Waipa District Councillors Bruce Thomas (Chair), Clare St Pierre and Liz Stolwyk plus iwi representative Lee Tane.

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FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 2018

Local potters in Tirau art expo

By Viv Posselt

A festive season art exhibition in Tirau features two Cambridge potters – each bringing something quite different to the mix.

Jo Beckett and Trish Seddon are established potters whose work has been exhibited widely across New Zealand; both will have a selection of pieces on show and for sale until the end of the month at Santie Cronje’s Deciduus Concept Gallery in Tirau.

Santie, whose own connections with Cambridge go back some years, has called the exhibition ‘JOY – a Celebration of Summer Time and Places in New Zealand’. The artists featured come from around the region, including Cambridge, Tirau, Morrinsville and Hamilton.

Trish Seddon has been working in clay for decades, shaping her pottery to reflect the intricate details found in nature. Her home and studio abound in replica

A fantastical approach to nature features strongly in Trish Seddon’s work.

Jo’s kingfisher ornaments can be affixed to the top of posts. seedpods, horns, giant bacteria, pollens, strange fictional creatures, animated teapots and jugs, shells, bones and skulls, all of which speak to her desire to celebrate the minutiae of all things natural. She specialises in what she calls “gloriously grotesque” work, pieces that sometimes challenge the observer.

“My work is very organically inspired,” she said.

“I love the detail we are now able to see in electromagnified images … nature is so incredibly amazing.”

Trish’s work is essentially a hobby. She started as a teen, dabbling in her mother’s pottery workshop then treading her own path, one that included a ceramics qualification through Otago. She recently ended a sixyear stint as manager of the Waikato Society of Potters, determining the time was right to focus on her own creativity and revisit her much-loved anatomicallycorrect skulls series, this time adding trees, coral and other fantastical ‘horned’ extensions.

Jo Beckett loved art at school and moved into clay when doing her diploma in craft and design. “I was initially drawn more to metal, but couldn’t stand the

workshop noise, so retreated to clay.”

The move paid off. After initially doing domesticware – mugs, plates, bowls and the like – she segwayed into more fanciful work. An early school project tackled by her now 15-year-old son resulted in the creation of a ceramic ‘bird-turned-whistle’, which formed the basis of the many of the bird types Jo now makes out of clay in her Cambridge workshop. Kingfishers have become a favourite.

“It’s particularly busy at this time of year when I need to re-stock the half a dozen or so galleries I supply to,” she said. “They carry a range of my work – decorated kete bags, vases, little birds, ceramic flowers and other wall and garden ornaments. They’re all done by hand.”

Jo’s creativity gene comes through her maternal line, with her grandmother and mother having been skilled seamstresses, deft too at knitting and crochet.

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Locals support Achievement Fire at Indian restaurant House Christmas Eighteen local businesses pitched in to support Achievement House’s annual Christmas bash this year.

The festive function held at the Wilson St premises on Wednesday last week gave Achievement House’s hard workers the chance to enjoy a jolly good Christmas lunch put together by Cambridge Rotary with the support of local cafes and restaurants.

“The clients of Achievement House really look forward to this event each year as do the large number of Rotarians who participate,” Cambridge Rotary president Ray Milner said. “For some of the clients, we are told this is the only Christmas present they will receive and the only party they will be invited to.

“It is always a great occasion.

“On behalf of Rotary and Achievement

House we’d like to say a great big thank you to everyone who made this possible again this year.”

The Christmas party wouldn’t be complete without a visit from Santa, who popped in to distribute gifts to everyone thanks to Cambridge Rotary.

The Bruise Brothers band performed as well, topping off another excellent Achievement House Christmas.

Cambridge Rotary wishes to thank the following organisations who donated food this year: Alpino, The Deli on the Corner, Onyx, Fran's Cafe, Brian Paynter for the ham donated, Cafe , Leamington Bakery and Cafe, Five Stags, Oasis, Paddock, Instone Cafe, The Prince Albert, Robert Harris, The Stables, Columbus Coffee (in Mitre 10), Sloth, Good Union, Gourmet Delicious.

A Cambridge restaurant has been left damaged but not condemned after a fire on Sunday night.

Three units from the Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade were called to the Royal Cambridge Indian Restaurant and Bar in Leamington around 11.50pm, taking about an hour and 20 minutes to contain a blaze in the kitchen area.

Safety doors between the kitchen and the restaurant meant the dining space largely escaped damage, but a significant amount of soot on the exterior walls of the restaurant indicated that smoke escaped through the glass doors, meaning the restaurant had been completely filled

with smoke during the blaze.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand investigator Peter Hallett said on Monday morning they were still trying to find the cause of the fire. Despite the smoke damage, Hallett did not think the building would be condemned due to its solid design and materials, but would leave it up to the insurance companies to decide.

Most of the fire damage was contained to the kitchen area of the building.

Initially it was thought that the fire was deliberately lit, but that has since been discounted. Hallett said it was too early to speculate the cause.

Fire damage can be seen on the outside of the Royal Cambridge Indian Restaurant and Bar in Leamington, where a fire started in the kitchen on Sunday night.

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Market a sell-out success

The Bloom Collective Twilight Christmas Market proved to be quite fruitful this year. All vendor spaces were sold out, and dozens of families attended the event at Leamington Domain on Saturday, December 8.

The artisan market and gourmet food truck event similar to Alfresco Bites is organised by Cambridge’s Taryn Lyford, better known as Taz. “We doubled our market size for the first time in four years, meaning that we sold out of spaces, and all of our food

vendors were well and truely satisfied with the turn out too, because they didn’t have much to share by the end of the evening.

“With events like this it can be a tricky balance to anticipate the attendance, but this was one of our best markets to date.”

Taz credited a shift in dates this year, as well as favourable weather, as the reason for the market’s success, as well as the likes of local musicians Ben Stocker and Ben Gibbons who played

well-received acoustic versions of recognisable songs.

Santa’s visit was most welcomed by the young children too, as were the ride-on miniature trains which loop the domain. “It always makes for a magical event,” said Taz. “We live in such a beautiful community and I love bringing it together.

“A massive thank you to all of you that came to support this local initiative and event. We have a huge smile on our

face, especially because it has been four years.”

Now that her child has reached two years old, Taz has more time to dedicate to the summer season, hosting a monthly Sunday market this summer.

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Christmas and community take centre stage at Resthaven

By Viv Posselt

Seniors keen to join in Showtime Travel Connect’s early 2019 line-up of shows around the region are being urged to secure their spot as soon as possible.

With a great variety of entertainment on offer, the message is clear – leave it too long and you could miss out.

Starting with Operatunity in midJanuary, the list of outings planned for Cambridge seniors includes the ballet, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, The Hollies, Charley Pride, and Cats.

A visit is also being planned to the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival from February 20 to March 3, a 10-day feast of opera, folk music, literature, classical music, a garden party and more.

Showtime Travel Connect was started

by Gaylene Callaghan in 2007 and quickly grew to include the efforts of her husband David. It later joined with Cambridge Resthaven and the Resthaven Foundation Trust, who provide a vehicle and driver free of charge to take local seniors on a variety of trips around the Waikato.

“When involved with the Lyceum group about 12 years ago, I realised there were a lot of people in Cambridge who wanted to go to some of the shows on offer in the region, but who couldn’t for one reason or another,” she explained. “Showtime Travel Connect is available for seniors who find it difficult to get out, but who still wish to experience the enjoyment of live theatre and the arts, and join in with a convivial group social interaction.”

The link with Resthaven came when

Gaylene joined their staff a few years ago, and Showtime Travel Connect was considered a good fit with the organisation’s community ethos. Since then, Resthaven have provided a van to transport seniors to and from events, and a more recent fundraising initiative has helped purchase a smaller vehicle better suited to smaller groups.

She said travel around the region was offered at no cost to the individuals concerned, but where an event required

transport to Auckland, for example, a small charge would be added. A significant advantage for many seniors is that collection and drop-off are doorto-door if required.

Resthaven’s diversional therapy team, headed by Dawn Mienie, has had the Care Complex awash with Christmas festivities, including vintage car rides for residents, Christmas singalongs and other musical treats. There will also be a visit by Father Christmas to hand

out gifts to Resthaven’s care complex residents on Christmas Day itself, and a special dinner for those remaining in situ on the day.

Meanwhile, Gaylene is urging those interested in Showtime’s early 2019 line-up to get their names down now, as places fill fast.

Anyone interested should contact Gaylene Callaghan on either 823 9170 or 027 408 1089, or email callagain@xtra. co.nz, or gaylene.c@resthaven.org.nz.

Karapiro looks at Enviroschool journey Submitted by Karapiro School (abridged) Karapiro School has embarked on a journey of reflection last week, with students and staff looking back over the work that has led to the school becoming a Bronze Enviroschool.

The reflection process on Wednesday involved students considering what it means to be an Enviroschool, gathering evidence of action in the school and celebrating the progress being made. Students led a tour of the school with staff and their Enviroschools facilitator to examine examples of sustainability.

Staff facilitating the project said tudents have learned a great deal about caring for living things in their environment. One class hatched chicks, another made bug hotels and the whole school cares for ducks and chickens, with eggs sold to the community.

Students at the school have taken part in many decisionmaking processes throughout, as well as planning and identifying future sustainability projects.

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By Viv Posselt

Sometimes, the greatest treasures are to be found right in our midst. , Cambridge News’ newly-minted Person of the Year for 2018, is one of them. In the late 1960s, she was the first woman ambulance driver in the Waikato, and while life has delivered many lemons since then, she continues to focus her energies on caring for others.

For the past five years she’s almost single-handedly coordinated many hundreds of Red Cross journeys transporting locals to and from medical and hospital appointments in Hamilton. In the past she’s helped countless new mums through Plunket, was at one stage a St John cadet leader, and was involved with Women’s Refuge and Victim Support. She is still a member of the Cambridge Blind and Vision Impaired Support Group, has for years helped raised funds for both the Foundation for the Blind and the Cancer Association, and is a member of the local Arthritis Group. And just to make sure she’s keeping her mind snappy through it all, she’s a member of Cambridge Rebus Group.

That would be challenging for anyone, but it is all the more remarkable in Jan’s case because she is blind.

In 2008, she lost her sight rapidly after being diagnosed with cone-rod dystrophy, a rare eye disorder. She had just had a hip replacement, but before she could return to driving after the surgery her advancing blindness meant she would never drive again.

Three years later she found herself battling stage four breast cancer and Jan, who was always active through work or her

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volunteering efforts, struggled to find something that would fit her new reality.

“I have always been involved with medical field one way or another. When I became blind, I had been working as a primary health marketing specialist, travelling all over the place. I was really busy and had to find something to fill the gap … I just can’t sit still.”

Her first pick was to do a business and computer studies programme to ensure she could still function, then she started an applied social science degree, focusing on counselling, but the cancer hit half way through and she never finished it.

At one stage she put her CV out there, but soon discovered how few people were interested in hiring a blind person.

They were blows that would have halted most people in their tracks – instead they slowed her just long enough to find another direction, and before long Jan was out there volunteering again.

She picked up the Red Cross gig about five years ago and loves it. “I wouldn’t mind a break every now and then,” she laughed. “When I took over, we were taking about 10-14 calls a week, now they’re up around 100 or more a month. They come at any time of day or night, and it can take a while to co-ordinate an available driver to do the run. It can get exhausting … sometimes all three phones around here are going at once.”

She does talks to groups and schools, yet always finds time to do more.

Jan is the second Cambridge News person of the year, last year’s winner was Linda Roil from Kids in Need Waikato.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 2018

Jan Nesbit

Jan Nesbit has a raft of admirers eager to sing her praises. Here are just some of them.

“Jan does this [her Red Cross volunteer work] with enormous patience, diplomacy, courtesy and grace. She is highly regarded by clients … and never loses her cool with drivers who cannot always be available.” - Cabby Keyte, one of two people who nominated Jan. “She thoroughly deserves this. Jan must spend well over 50 hours a week co-ordinating journeys for those who need it – she is the lynchpin of the whole place, really.” – Bill James, Cambridge Red Cross president.

“Jan is really amazing … she is one of Cambridge’s quiet achievers. Her community involvement over the years has been fantastic.” – Sue Collier, chairman, Cambridge Blind and Vision Impaired Support Group.

“Jan is a keen supporter of the Cancer Society and Relay For Life, walking in the survivors’ lap and this year taking part in the team Granny’s Groupies, who not only raised $2300 for the Cancer Society, but also won the ‘best dressed team’ award in 2018. Thanks to Jan for her ongoing support and congratulations on this tremendous accolade.” – Catriona Findlay, fundraising manager for the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society.

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You read their opinions – now meet the News’ most prolific writers - Stephen Slade, Michael Cole and Brian Dunstan.

By Sophie Iremonger

If you can take one thing away from our top three letter writers, it’s that Cambridge people, and New Zealanders too, should make their voice count.

“What we really do need is more opinions,” said Brian Dunstan, who along with Michael Cole and Stephen Slade has been a regular feature in our letters section for several years now, in fact the trio been sharing their thoughts with this paper and others for several decades.

local or national government) who thinks, oh nobody’s moaned so it must be okay,” Stephen said.

They say Cambridge has changed quite a bit

Michael, describing the knock-on effects of an increasing population as a major issue facing Cambridge today – namely the issue of trying to find a car park in town during

“People could easily write letters, but I really see nobody coming forward.” – Michael Cole monthly community board meetings and MP Louise Upston’s Friendly Forums in Cambridge. “We rock the boat a few times,” Brian smiled.

Michael said the biggest bee in his bonnet was the salaries and bonuses given to local and national government representatives, and the travel expenses they use. “We have people in power who make decisions to suit themselves,” he said, wishing that the money “wasted” could go toward those who need it most. “You should try to help people as much as you can,” he said.

“We rock the boat a few times” – Brian Dunstan “The opinion pieces in the local papers are important, it’s the voice of the people,” said Brian.

“People could easily write letters, but I really see nobody coming forward,” said Michael, who was surprised that his November 9 letter in Cambridge News about the need for water restoration in Te Kō Utu lake didn’t prompt any replies from the public. “I just can’t understand it, I thought there was bound to be someone who would disagree with me!” he laughed.

Regardless of what one’s opinion may be, the men, who between them share 101 years of living in Cambridge, said it’s important for locals to have their say.

“Otherwise you get somebody up ‘there’ (in

be, this is why people come,” Stephen said.

As well as featuring regularly in the paper, the three of them always make an effort to turn out to public gatherings such as the

This week we made a special toast to our top letter writers; Stephen Slade, Michael Cole and Brian Dunstan. over the years. Once upon a time a person could stand on King St and look out over farm land, during the day the town centre could be quiet as a mouse, and there was no such thing as a supermarket.

“It has changed so dramatically,” said

the day, and trying to cross the main road in Carter’s Flat.

But the men are happy that the town is booming, unlike some of the other towns in the region that were once on the same standing as Cambridge. “It’s a nice place to

• Are you up to the challenge from the News’ three leading letter writers?

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FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 2018

Facelift for Cambridge’s family campground

By Viv Posselt

Turning a tired old campground into a sought-after destination has been something of a labour of love for Caron and Sean Steffert.

When the couple bought the one next to Leamington Domain on December 17, 2017, it was under-utilised as campgrounds go, barely capitalising on its well-positioned, tree-lined site in the heart of a popular

destination. They also stepped right into a bit of a spat around how the changeover might affect several permanent residents who had long called the place home.

The Stefferts mustered every ounce of their extensive experience in running campgrounds and over the past 12 months have turned what is now the Cambridge TOP 10 Holiday Park into an upgraded and viable accommodation option for visitors.

Most of the permanent residents are happily

relocated elsewhere and some novel ideas now in place at the park have made it a rarity in the region.

“Our vision was to create a park with a point of difference,” said Sean, “and we’re well on our way to doing that. We want this to be a campground that is an attraction for families and can accommodate the many groups that come to Cambridge for events.”

The couple have run a successful campground in the Coromandel for 20 years, one that became a TOP 10 park about a decade ago. All the while, they travelled to and from Cambridge while their kids were at school here, often staying in the local campground.

Discovering it was to be sold was something of a ‘dream come true’, they say.

“We already had a good knowledge of Cambridge, of what was and wasn’t working with the park,” said Caron. “Now, we run both parks … most of our efforts in the past year have been here in Cambridge, working to get it to where we want it.”

They smartened up the grounds, neatened the trees, planted more hedging for increased privacy, put in hard sites for campervans, popped in a hugely popular

‘jumping cushion’ at the top of an area being kept clear for kids and family entertainment, gave existing cabins and communal buildings some smart upgrades, and boosted available bed numbers.

New down one side are five stylish selfcontained units that have just come on stream. The Stefferts designed them along similar lines to cabins they incorporated in Coromandel, then had them built in New Plymouth and transported here just weeks ago. There is also a new 24-bed self-catering block for groups, already booked out by those coming into town for the Cambridge Regatta.

There are many family-friendly opportunities the Stefferts hope to incorporate as they look to make the most of their first full summer as the park’s new owners. Taking advantage of neighbouring attractions is high on the list. They already offer tennis racquets to residents fancying a game at the courts over the fence, and adding a swimming pool is also on the ‘to do’ list for the next couple of years.

“We have plenty of plans, but will wait and see how this summer goes,” said Sean.

Cambridge Christmas Light Trail Five chic new units, all dressed in various shades of blue, make up some of the new additions Caron and Sean Steffert have brought to what is now the Cambridge TOP 10 Holiday Park in Leamington.

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HEART OF WAIKATO

A full summer calender

Cambridge’s summer agenda is full of annual and new events, and accommodation is filling up fast. New to town is Cycle Cambridge tours and bike hire, River Riders bike tours along the Te Awa Cycleway, the Valais Blacknose NZ sheep tour and the Organic Dairy Farm Tour.

E-bikes, regular bikes and full suspension mountain bikes can be hired from Cambridge i-Site. A range of events on Lake Karapiro, in the Avantidrome and at Cambridge Raceway ensures a busy sports calendar. Further drawcards are the Festival One Music Festival at

Lake District Adventures Enjoy a fun-filled family outing these holidays biking the scenic trails of Cambridge or

kayaking the southern end of Lake Karapiro. Lake District Adventures has bikes, e-bikes

Mystery Creek from 25-28 January, the Giant Craft Fair at St Andrews Cambridge on January 28 and Cambridge Farmers Market, January 5.

Cambridge offers huge scope for outdoor adventurers and nature lovers. Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari is free to visit and also has guided tours. Dairy, horse stud and fly fishing tours are available, as well as glowworm trips, kayaking, jet boat rides, stand-up paddleboarding, and ‘have a go’ sessions at the Avantidrome.

See you in Cambridge this summer!

and kayaks for hire. There are bikes to suit all abilities and kids' seats available. Holidays are all about creating happy family memories. The Te Awa river trail is especially popular and provides safe riding for the whole family. Lake District Adventures also offers tours and operates regular shuttle services along the Waikato River Trail and to other trails in surrounding areas. You can book glow worm tours and guided mountain bike tours, or try your hand at stand up paddle boarding.

Varying ages and fitness levels are catered for, and great value for money adventures to choose from. Lake District Adventures is a small family-run business located on the shores of stunning Lake Karapiro.

Fun Venue for Children, Adults, Groups and Families  Party Rooms  Table Games  Slides  Climbing Frames  Venue for Hire

 Groups Welcome  Kyla’s Kafe  Hot & Cold Drinks  Cabinet Food  Plenty of Parking

Hours: Closed 12 noon Sunday December 23 Re-open Saturday January 5 till end of school holidays 10am to 5.30pm Kells Place off Duke St Hamilton – Ph 07 846 2251 See us on Facebook

Cambridge Museum- bonding people with place A visit to Cambridge Museum is an entertaining, informative and enlightening way to spend some time. Open throughout the festive season, apart from Christmas Day, the museum has an extensive collection of artefacts and archives relating to the history of Cambridge, its districts and people. Pioneer, military and local history makes interesting browsing.

There are activities for children, the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame interactive kiosk and changing displays including one that pays tribute to Cambridge Raceway's centenary. Open week days, 10am-4pm, and 10am-2pm on weekends and public holidays. 24 Victoria Street.

CamJet the mighty Waikato River CamJet offers awesome ways to experience the mighty Waikato River. If you're looking for something different to give this Christmas gift, vouchers are available for both the extreme jet tours and the 60-minute ecological river cruises, which go at a slower pace.

Twilight tours operate at 5.00pm and 6.00pm. Fully commentated scenic sightseeing takes in the narrow Cambridge gorge, waterfalls, fish, birds and wildlife, as well as the Karapiro dam and power station. The speed is tailored for those on board.

Electric bike along “Te Awa, The Great NZ River Ride” from Leamington to Lake Karapiro. Enjoy an optional coffee & lunch at Podium Café. Followed by a jet boat tour at Camjet. Choose a slower Eco Tour or full Extreme Jetboat Experience.

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The Old Courthouse 24 Victoria Street, Cambridge www.cambridgemuseum.org.nz Phone 07 827 3319 CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY ONLY Weekdays 10-4pm Weekends & public holidays 10-2pm

• Mountain Bike, Kayak & Glow Worm Tours • Shuttle Services around the Central North Island

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Cambridge Raceway on track for 100 years From humble beginnings as a trotting club a century ago, Cambridge Raceway has built on its heritage and evolved into a multi-purpose entertainment venue. It is the home of harness and greyhound racing in the Waikato.

To showcase its 100th anniversary, Cambridge Raceway has teamed up with local artists Vienna and Taaniko Nordstrom of Soldiers Road.

The centenary is being celebrated with a series of portraits. They will be on show at the raceway in the lead-up to the centenary

Sam Gaze.

Photo - Soldiers Rd Portraits

A pop-up studio will also be set up on race meeting on January 11. night.

The creative sisters-in-law specialise in vintage-style portrait photography.

A themed celebration “We wanted to emulate old-style portraits Taking on a 1920s theme, racegoers of our ancestors, to Cambridge our tupuna, and Raceway's showcase what centenary event they would look like on January 11 today,” Vienna said. are encouraged to take on the The concept quickly 1920s theme and evolved from a dress accordingly. small market idea Celebrations begin to the pair travelling from 5.00pm. the world doing Entry is free and family portraits, it is hoped that team portraits, the Cambridge and individuals. community will get Soldiers Road works behind it and enjoy with Kirituhi, a skin an entertaining drawing, which evening. differs from the traditional moko in The night offers that it the drawings a great card of can be washed racing including the off and worn by Group 2 Waikato anyone.

Flying Mile (1609m) and the Group 3 There is no cultural David Branch,CEO Cambridge Raceway.

Cambridge Trotters or spiritual protocol

Photo Soldiers Rd Portraits Flying Stakes behind it.

(1700m).

Although CambridgeBoth have been specifically moved to mark based, it will be the first time Soldiers Road the celebration. has exhibited locally.

As well as horse racing action, there will To celebrate its centenary, Cambridge Raceway has commissioned several portraits be children's entertainment, community portraits and fashion galore. of local identities including Commonwealth Games cycling gold medallist, Sam Gaze, Local freelance make-up artist and stylist, and harness racing legend Charlie Hunter.

Robyn Stinson of Robyn Stinson Designs,

XMAS EVE @ THE RACES FREE ENTRY

Charlie Hunter. Photo - Soldiers Rd Portraits and Alie Doevendans of White Salon in Cambridge, are collaborating with Cambridge Raceway to create an image to promote the Fashion on the Field competition.

Christmas Eve family day at the races Cambridge Raceway has a fun-packed, fastpaced afternoon lined up for Christmas Eve. It not only features both harness and greyhound racing, including the Trotters Flying Mile, but offers a full activities programme, with kids entertainment, prizes, pony racing and more. Entry is free.

GREYHOUND & HARNESS RACING ACTION Greyhound Racing from 11.00am Harness Action from 2.20pm Kids Entertainment

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face painting and a spectacular fireworks display. All welcome.

Sunday 23 CHRISTMAS MUSIC WITH THE CAMBRIDGE BRASS QUINTET, Waikato Museum, 1 Grantham St, Hamilton. 3pm – 4pm. Free event, all ages welcome.

Monday 24 GREYHOUND RACING, Cambridge Raceway, Taylor St, first race 12pm.

LATE NIGHT CHRISTMAS SHOPPING, Cambridge Town Centre, until 7pm. Shop local. For enquiries: ask@lovecambridge.co.nz.

Wednesday 26 BOXING DAY AT PIRONGIA HARNESS RACING, Pirongia Golf Course, 31 Kakaramea Rd, first race 11.30am. Picnic under the shade of the trees and enjoy the iconic race day. Adults $10. Children under 12 free. Equalisator only meeting.

If you’re a little late on your Christmas shopping, retail stores in the Cambridge town centre will be open late this Friday night until 7pm.

Tuesday 1 JANUARY 2019

HARNESS RACING, Cambridge Raceway, Taylor St, first race 2pm. Xmas Eve Family Day.

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CROSSROADS DUO performing at the Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club, Claudelands Rd, Hamilton. A free classic rock-pop covers show, all welcome. 7pm - 10.30pm.

Classic rock-pop covers band Crossroads Duo will perform free on Friday 7pm - 10.30pm at the Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club, Claudelands Rd. Jeff Stewart (electric guitar) and Mike Lynch (keyboard) with an emphasis on melodic rock tunes.

Saturday 22 DUTCH MARKET, Senior Citizens Hall, Milicich Pl, Cambridge, 10am - 1pm. Cash sales only.

CHRISTMAS AT THE LAKE, a free family event at the Hamilton lake (Lake Rotoroa), Innes Common, Lake Domain Dr, Hamilton. 5pm – 9pm. A non-religious festival season event with eight dance groups performing, two live bands, food stalls, bouncy castles, rides Santa giving out toys and lollies, free

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REGULAR EVENTS SPORTS/EXERCISE CLUBS Golf Croquet – every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 1.15pm at Leamington Croquet Club, Scott St. Info: Pam 823 4412.

Karapiro Taotaoroa Indoor Bowling Club – every Monday, 7pm at Karapiro Hall (behind Mobil). Info: Ray 827 8379.

Evening Tennis session – every Monday, 6pm–7.30pm at Cambridge Racquets Club, Thornton Rd. $10 for non-members. Info: Wayne 827 7563.

Cambridge Parents Centre “BuggyFit” – every Monday during school term, 10.30am at The Studio Health and Fitness, 12 Scott St. $10 entry. Social exercise with your bump or children.

Camkada Judo Club – every Monday and Wednesday during school terms at Maclean St. Beginners 6.30pm–7pm, under 14s 7–8pm, over 14s 8–9pm. Info: 823 0961.

Cambridge Badminton Club – every Monday, Juniors 6pm–7pm, Seniors (16+) 7.30pm. Day club every Tuesday, 9.30am–12pm. 50+ session every Thursday, 9.30am–12pm. Seniors (16+) every Friday, 7.30pm. Info: Tina 027 313 8033.

Cambridge Golf Club – every Tuesday at the Cambridge Golf Club, 112 Tirau Rd. Veterans 9am, Junior Academy 4pm. Details: 827 6381.

Tai Chi at the Cossie Club – every Wednesday 6.30pm–7.30pm at 88/94 Burns St, Leamington. Info: Ruth 021 077 8727.

Bowls – every Thursday, 1pm at Senior Citizens Hall, Milicich Pl. Christine 827 0604.

Tai Chi Academy – every Wednesday and Friday, 1pm–2pm at Trinity St Paul’s Church corner Bryce and Queen St. Info: Bob 827 4814.

DANCE CLUBS Old Time and Sequence Dancing – every Monday, 1pm–3.30pm at Senior Citizens Hall, Milicich Pl. Info: May 823 1262.

Waipa Wranglers Line Dancing – every Tuesday at Trinity Parish Church hall, corner Queen and Bryce St. Beginners 12.30– 1.30pm, improvers upwards 1.30–3.30. Info: Marie 823 3428.

Scottish Country Dancing – every Wednesday, 7.30pm at St Andrews Church hall, 85 Hamilton Rd. Info: Merilyn 827 6142.

Cambridge Cruisers Rock n Roll – every Thursday, juniors from 6pm, regular club from 6.45pm to 8.40pm at St Andrews Church hall, 85 Hamilton Rd. Fun, friendship and dance. Info: Colleen 021 160 3725.

Good Companions Dance Club – every Saturday, 7.30pm–11.30pm at the Senior Citizens Hall, Milicich Pl. Entry: $8 and a plate to share, or $12. Old time, sequence and ballroom dancing, great music and supper, raffles and spot prizes. Info: Pat 027 853 5900.

MUSIC CLUBS The Mosaic Waikato Modern Choir – rehearsal every Tuesday, 7–9pm at Cambridge Health & Community Centre, 22a Taylor St. Info: 827 6291.

Riverside Ukes – every Wednesday, 7pm at the Cambridge Raceway, Taylor St, in the boardroom at the eastern end of the grandstand by secretary’s office. Info: Sheila 0211637114.

CREATIVE CLUBS Cambridge Care and Craft – every Monday, 9.30am–12.30pm at Senior Citizens Hall, Milicich Pl. $4 entry, includes light lunch. Info:

The Olde Creamery 317 KAIPAKI ROAD, OHAUPO www.oldecreamery.co.nz OPEN: WED-SUN 10am-4pm

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Cambridge Society of Arts – every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am – 12pm at The Painting Place, Thornton Rd. A friendly environment for all adults who like to paint.

Cambridge Mah Jong Club – every Tuesday, 7pm–10pm at the Cambridge Central Bowling Club rooms, Alpha St. Info: Dawn 827 4523.

Leamington Art Group – every Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am–12pm in the Leamington Band Rotunda, Leamington Domain, Wordsworth St. Enquiries: S Coles 827 4294.

Wednesday Wood Workshop – every Wednesday 9am–4pm at Cambridge Community Menzshed (women welcome too) at Resthaven Centre, 4 Vogel St. Info: Dave 823 9170.

Cambridge Creative Fibre – first and third Thursday of the month at 9.30am, every second and fourth Thursday at 6.30pm, at the Cambridge Health & Community Centre, 22a Taylor St. Info: Anne 827 3156.

Knitters and Natters – every first and third Thursday of the month, 1.15pm at the Baptist Church, Queen St. Enquiries: Isobel 823 5352.

The Views Craft Room – every Friday, 2pm–4pm at Resthaven Village Centre, 4 Vogel St. SOCIAL CLUBS Tree town Toastmasters – every Monday, 7:10pm at council buildings, Wilson St. Learn the art of public speaking and leadership, drinks and supper provided.

60s Up – every first Tuesday of the month, 12.15pm at Raleigh St Christian Centre.

Shared finger food lunch. New members welcome. Info: Jeanette 827 3344.

Rosycross discussion groups – every Tuesday, 7.30pm at 258 Ariki St, Karapiro, and every Thursday, 10.30am at Absolute Coffee House, 88 Alpha St. Subject: “the Universality of the Rosycross”. Info: 021 656 501.

Cambridge Men’s REBUS Club – every third Wednesday of each month, 9.30am at the Cambridge Bridge Club rooms, Fort St. REBUS = retired business people. Speakers each meeting, plus regular outings. Info: Roger 8279928.

Cambridge Stroke Club – every Thursday, 10am – 12.30pm at Trinity Parish Church hall, corner Queen and Bryce St. Entertainment, speakers, outings, cinema, etc. Info: Heather 827 6390.

Thornton Club – Social night every Thursday and Friday from 5.30pm at 37 Thornton Rd. Food, drink and bowling. Wednesdays quiz night. Weekly bowls Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous Secular Group – every Saturday, 9am–10am at Cambridge Community House, 193 Shakespeare St. If alcohol or drugs are affecting your life, join our support group, we sign nothing, ask nothing, make no demands, promise nothing, join on our own say so.

EVENTS Lions’ Shed – every Thursday and Saturday, 9am–12pm, Vogel St. Grab a bargain.

Cambridge Farmers Market – every Saturday, 8am–12pm at Victoria Square.

The monthly Dutch Market is back this Saturday at the Senior Citizens Hall, Milicich Pl, Cambridge, 10am - 1pm. Cash sales only.

Christmas At the Lake is on at the Hamilton lake this Saturday, 5pm – 9pm. A free family event with live performances, rides, bouncy castles, food stalls, free toys and lollies from Santa, free face painting and a fireworks display.

The Cambridge Brass Quintet will perform Christmas music for free this Sunday at Waikato Museum, 1 Grantham St, Hamilton. 3pm – 4pm. All welcome.

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By Sophie Iremonger

could say it’s been a pretty successful year for Cambridge.

We’ve hosted national sporting events of varying kinds, from national barefoot water ski champs and national waka ama champs at Karapiro, to national schools track cycling at the Avantidrome.

The April launch of the BMX national performance hub has increased the chance of world-stage success for local riders selected onto the programme, and the opening of the Canoe Racing NZ high performance facility at Karapiro in February has seen the country’s elite male kayakers move here.

Some say 2018 “flew” by, and it certainly feels that way in some respects, but when you sit and think back about what’s happened in Cambridge over the year, it’s been a pretty big year indeed.

A site blessing was held in May to mark the beginning of construction for the new Cambridge pool complex. Photo – Michael Jeans.

We’ve seen the Cambridge Pool close for construction and the Lakewood Development opened, we’ve seen the return of the Homecoming Cross and more stars added to our Walk of Fame, we have celebrated several athletes and good-sorts being recognised at sports and community

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Sunny Karena, Kaumatua for Ngati Hauaa, and former Canoe Racing NZ CEO Mark Weatherall (foreground) perform the traditional Maori greeting during the official opening of the new Canoe Racing New Zealand High Performance centre. awards, and commended local causes in raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity. With so many achievements made by our local residents both here and abroad, you

Hautapu and Chiefs rugby player Luke Jacobson was presented with the Emerging Talent award at the Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards in February.

A record-13,000 spectators attended the 2018 National Waka Ama Sprint Champs at Lake Karapiro in January.

BMX performance hub riders Tasman Wakelin, Bennett Greenough, Charlie Lester-Rosson, Rico D’Anvers, and coach Matt Cameron pictured at the performance hub launch in May.

Wi s hi n g you al l a saf e and andenjoyablNewe Chri s t m as Year This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him. 1 John 4:9

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We’ve seen a number of Hautapu rugbyplayers make it onto Chiefs teams, too.

We’ve seen the sale of five winning lotto tickets in Cambridge – that we know of – four from Victoria Station and one from New World Cambridge, ranging from an $818 Strike ticket to a $1M first division win split with two Continued on page 25

Our offices will be closed from 5pm Friday 21 December 2018.

We reopen at 8.30am on Monday 7 January 2019.

07 834 6000 lawyers@nwm.co.nz www.nwm.co.nz

We wish you a safe and happy holiday season

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Street View:

Harry Cameron We’re going to Ohakune for eight days, and have friends coming over from England.

Zoe Holton Just relaxing, nothing planned, maybe a few holidays away here and there.

This week as we wrap up for the year, we asked people what their plans are for the summer break.

Lucy Steele We’re staying at home mostly, Dad’s family is coming over for Christmas, and we’ll go to Matapouri beach to visit Nannie.

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Martin Hill Stay at home and avoid the traffic!

Living north of Auckland it can get pretty bad. We try and go away at other times of the year instead.

Johann Snyman What break? We’ll be working all through except for Christmas Day, for our customer’s convenience of course.

Michelle Lang Working through, then taking the kids to the beach in January.

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CAMBRIDGE OFFICE PRODUCTS

we wish you and your families a Very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Safe Happy Holidays over the Festive Season.

Rose, Judith, Sue, Julia & Elen

We will be closing at 2.00pm on Monday 24th December 2018 and re-opening at 8.30am on Thursday 3rd of January 2019.

We will resume our normal Saturday trading hours on 5th January 2019.

55 Alpha Street Cambridge P: 827 6726 F: 827 9262 E: copycentre@camoff.co.nz www.camoff.co.nz

Cambridge Tiles would like to take this opportunity to thank all our clients for their continued support throughout the year.

Our showroom will close on Friday 21st December at 5pm and reopen on Monday 14th January 2019.

We would like to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year for 2019.

Julie & Paul

FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 2018

2018: The year in review Aucklanders for $333,333.

But the true riches have been in life – with a number of local residents turning 100 this year.

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Throughout the year exascale software company Nyriad has continued to develop world-leading hyperscale computer storage and processing technology right here in Cambridge, growing the company by between 8 and 12 engineers a month after a funding round in February brought in US$8.5M. Other local businesses have developed over the year too, with Countdown and several retailers following the “plastic free” trend, no longer supplying single-use plastic

Cambridge’s rat trap project clocking up dozens of dead pests. The lake water is set to improve too, with the Cambridge Community Board discussing ways to improve water quality.

It was a tough transition for some moving to water meters in July after 11,400 meters were installed across the district in 2017, especially for those on cross-lease properties sharing the same water meter. But 85 per cent of those “complex” properties are now paying less with meters than what they were paying when the flat fee was in place, and 68 per cent of Cambridge households are paying less than the previous standard charge of $405.20. It’s not ideal for everybody, but like with the disappearance of plastic bags, we’ve learned to live with it.

The Cambridge Lions celebrate outside the local Lions Shed after being named the biggest Lions club in the country in January.

In late January the Cambridge Lions were announced as the biggest Lions Club in the country, and shortly after in February the Cambridge Central Bowling Club set yet another bowls record, this time for the longest singles lawn bowls marathon over 27 hours.

We have even discovered pre-European human remains this year, dated 200 to 400 years old, during expressway works in Tamahere, with four children and two adults aged six to 40 found within close proximity to each other.

We were a little disappointed to find out recently that the expressway won’t be extended to Piarere, at least not any time soon, but that’s a whole other story.

We would like to wish all our valued customers a very Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2019.

From the girls at

Footloose We will be closed December 25-26 and January 1-2

Waikato-Tainui and an archaeology team searching through soil at the Waikato Expressway construction site in Tamahere, after human bones were discovered. bags. New World will soon be on board too, going plastic free from the first day of the New Year. Plastic Bag Free Cambridge has helped drive the change, making free reusable bags for the public.

In other eco-friendly news, Te Kō Utu lake has seen vast improvements in pest management with Predator Free

Lake Street Auto Services Richard and the staff thank you for your custom and wish you and your family safe motoring, a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

We close on the December 21, 2018 at noon and re-open on January 7, 2019 at 8am

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Finda Home NZ Team Wish all there clients a very Merry Christmas and thank you for support during the year.

Closing 12 noon December 21 opening 8am January 3, 2019

Cambridge High School won the Top School Trophy at the inaugural National School Track Championships at the Avantidrome in March. Photo - Concept78 Photography.

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OXFORDS wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and safe holidays.

We are closed December 25-26.

Open December 27-31.

10am-2pm (closed Dec 30).

Closed January 1-2.

Open January 3 with usual trading hours.

from Alan and Frank at

VOSPER REALTY Ph 0274842211

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We would like to wish all our valued customers a very Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2019.

“Advice for Life”

From the girls at

Footloose

Wishing Cambridge Residents a Merry Christmas and a safe holiday period

We shall be closing for Christmas on the 21st of December and reopening on the 7th of January

Wishing you all holiday greetings and a happy 2019.

We close on December 21 and reopen on the January 14, 2019

We will be closed December 25-26 and January 1-2

Thank you to all our patients throughout 2018.

Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year!

FROM THE TEAM AT

Riverside Dental Care Closing at 2pm on Friday December 21 Opening 8.30am Monday January 7

Season’s Greetings from

BRANDERSON HOMES LTD Closed 21st December Open 14th Jan

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What’s on at the movies BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY M – The electrifying story of Freddie Mercury and Queen becomes a super movie.

A STAR IS BORN M – “VG is an understatement!!” Rex. A heartfelt movie that redefines what love is in this time and age we live in.

THE GRINCH G – This is one of the most Imaginative and colourful and heart-warming movies of all time and if you can’t find joy in this movie, maybe you're the Grinch.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 2018

See cinema guide on page 39

ROBIN HOOD M – The Hood like you have never seen before and it’s no bed-time story. It plays fast and loose bringing a whole new dimension to this age-old tale. Everyone is giving it the thumbs-up it’s so entertaining.

2018: The year in review Continued from page 25

PETER JACKSON’S MORTAL ENGINES M – A remarkable spectacle.

You ain’t seen nothing like it. Better than any Mad Max film. An extraordinary, imaginative watch. The only rational response to mortal engines is "wow". Special effects by Weta Digital will take your breath away.

CREED II M – A fast paced roller coaster of emotions that is so freaking good and so enjoyable. Such a powerful sequel about putting family first is definitely a must watch.

THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS PG – Feels like Alice in Wonderland meets The Chronicles of Narnia (with a hint of Labyrinth).

It has a modern kick, the result is imaginative and visually stunning.

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CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME M – A thoughtful, refreshing deeply affecting true story with a strong performances.

THE FAVOURITE R13 – Nominated for 5 Golden Globe Awards including Best Picture, Best Actress (Olivia Colman) and Best Supporting Actresses (Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz), The Favourite will take you on an extravagant, mad, fun-loving ride as two determined women compete for the coveted title of Queen Anne’s ‘Favourite’.

SGT. STUBBY: AN AMERICAN HERO PG – A heart-warming gem to stir the soul - an incredible and wonderful true story for people of all ages. Embark on the family adventure of a lifetime.

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE PG – This is the seventh Spider-Man feature film in 16 years, but this universe has rarely felt so fresh. The scale of it, the visual inventiveness, the heart and the humour - this film is the closest we've yet managed to get to a comic book come alive and it's brilliant. Fresh, funny and frequently bonkers, it’s an astonishing shot of cinematic superhero adrenaline. For such an over-familiar character, somehow this feels original and entirely new.

Damien Enright has become a regular on the public piano outside the Deli on the Corner.

Here in the Cambridge News office we’ve learned to live with the public piano introduced across the road outside Deli on the Corner. Most of the time, we love it! And when it sounds like someone is bashing it with a hammer, it’s a great opportunity to exercise patience.

We celebrated the 20th birthday of the Cambridge Library building in July, and the 10th birthday of our newspaper in August.

We’ve seen a lot of change and growth in Cambridge in 2018, as well as a countless number of successes by our local people. We hope you’ve enjoyed our coverage of these stories, and look forward to bringing even more Cambridge news to you in 2019.

BUMBLEBEE PG – The relationship between Charlie and Bumblebee is really a charm to watch. Big action, big heart, this by far is the best Transformers movie yet. It has great characters, a decent storyline and the fight scenes between the Autobots and the Decelticons are fantastic.

We would like to wish you and your loved ones happy holidays and a prosperous New Year!

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Olympian at Takapoto Cambridge equestrian rider Samantha McIntosh return home from her European base in February to take part in the Takapoto Estate Show Jumping Festival in Karapiro.

Samantha has already proven herself as Takapoto Equestrian’s top rider, and as an Olympian will provide a tough challenge for the local and international riders at the event.

Set on the 600-acre Takapoto Estate, the “brain child” of Cambridge locals Mitchell and Kate Plaw, the show will have $142,000 in prize money on offer over the two weeks starting February 21.

The first instance of the event took place at the start of this year, with 432 horses and 239 riders and only half the amount of prize money. Entries for this year’s event opened on December 10, and within hours the 450 horse ceiling was almost reached.

The show is run in a European style, with gold, silver and bronze tours, junior, amateur and pony tours, along with age group sections and qualifying classes, building to finals. Around 10 Australian combinations are expected to cross the Tasman for the event.

Another big draw card for the show is the Global Amateur Tour which will have the New Zealand International Cup at stake. Riders from across the globe compete in the tour aboard borrowed horses. It will be the first time it has been contested in New Zealand, with other events held in Mexico, Morocco and Argentina, among other places.

The Ann Symes Memorial Derby and Gold Tour Grand Prix will be another highlight, taking place March 3.

Top New Zealand course designer Gerrit Beker will challenge riders taking part in the first week, February 21 - 24, with celebrated German course designer Frank Rothenberger in charge in the second, February 26 - March 3.

Taking place on the shores of Lake Karapiro at 90 Finlay Rd, organisers expect another stellar turnout this year.

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Get gardening Sprinters earn World Cup starts A monthly gardening column, courtesy of Amber Garden Centre December Get Gardening

December is the start of summer officially and we look forward to Christmas and perhaps holidays. More time to spend in the garden.

Vegetables Now is the time to plant any vegetables you like. Replant salad greens as earlier crops are used.

Try lettuce in areas with afternoon shade to stop them bolting in the heat of summer sun.

Dig new potatoes for Christmas and replant with final main crops.

Plant more carrots and parsnips to last into the winter.

If you are going away on holiday postpone planting until you return unless you have someone to care for your garden.

Ask a friend or neighbour to water your garden once or twice a week as required.

If that’s not an option, move pots into a cooler part of the garden. Indoor plants can be put into the bath or tub on a wet towel, minus their saucer.

Pick beans, peas, courgette, tomatoes regularly to avoid them getting too big, it also encourages plants to produce more flowers fruiting for longer.

Planting seedlings in the evening and also watering in the evening gives plants time to recover out of the sun.

Mulch Apply mulch to bare soil to conserve moisture following rain.

Small Fruit Grapes, raspberries, strawberries, cover with bird netting secure around the base so birds can’t find a way inside.

Prune back spring growth of camellias and other shrubs to help shape plants.

Flowers and Perennials Deadhead flowering plants to encourage more flowers, and liquid feed.

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Five young track cyclists training out of Cambridge now have their chance to compete at the highest level in next month’s UCI Track World Cup at the Avantidrome.

Cycling New Zealand opened up the opportunity for two “trade teams” to be a part of the World Cup competition, conducting time trial racing last week at the Avantidrome for riders to earn a spot.

“We have a strong development programme with our Subway Performance Hubs as well as some young riders who have moved here to Cambridge and we wanted to signal to them and the sport that we are serious about giving them opportunities,” said Cycling New Zealand high performance director, Martin Barras.

Barras said the competition on Thursday was “tight and impressive” with a number of personal bests set, signalling out Zac Williams from Christchurch, now Cambridge based, for his outstanding performances.

Williams, Auckland’s Sam Dakin and Southland’s Bradly Knipe will form the men’s trade team while Commonwealth Games rider Olivia Podmore will be joined by former Australian Tahlay Christie, who is a member of the Grassroots Trust Waikato Bay of Plenty Performance Hub in the women’s team.

The locally-based riders will spend the next few weeks training at the Avantidrome for the big event

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over January 18-20, where they’ll face over 30 nations from around the world.

Here’s what the riders had to say…

“It was a fantastic day to let everyone have a crack. It is my first World Cup which is pretty awesome and to do it in front of friends and family is going to be pretty fantastic but the hard work is only just going to start,” said Dakin.

“I was happy with my start. It was tight competition and everyone was really close. I am excited to be racing in front of my home crowd in a World Cup” said Knipe.

“We have not done many of these and it was a level playing field,” said Williams. “It was clear cut and did not bring opinion in – we are a sport of numbers so it was the ideal way to run it.”

Christie said it was exciting that she would be making her World

Cup debut in her new home across the Tasman.

“I had been recovering from an injury and was not snappy in the warmup. But when I heard the countdown it got me riled up,” said Christie. “I always thought the first time I would ride a World Cup would be as an Australian and now I am going to do it as a Kiwi; home crowd is going to have a whole new meaning.”

For Podmore it is a chance to further press her claims in what will be her third World Cup competition, but her first time at home. “I was happy to execute a good time with gearing I would have as a second wheel rider,” said Podmore.

“I went faster than I did at the Commonwealth Games which is good.

“It was a super-exciting vibe out there today and everyone going out and giving it the jandal.”

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FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 2018

Rowers victorious at Christmas regatta St Peter’s School dominated six divisions in what was the biggest ever Karapiro Christmas Regatta over the weekend.

Running Thursday to Sunday last week, the event saw 2390 rowers take part, 140 up from last year’s numbers, and the third consecutive year the event has surpassed itself in competitor numbers.

St Peter’s rowing coach Janey Wackrow was rapt with the school’s results, making 17 A finals and winning six. She described the under 18 boys

eight making their final as a “huge achievement”, being one of four New Zealand schools to make the final alongside four Australian schools.

Nine Australian crews competed in the event. Brighton Grammar from Melbourne managed to take out the men’s U18 pair final, “which will have given our New Zealand crews another reason to train harder leading into Maadi,” said Claudia Hyde, operations manager for Karapiro Rowing Inc. Not to be outdone, the St Peter’s men’s U18 quad of Patrick Griffin, Jacques Balsom, Jason Nel, Harry Lynch and coxswain Brooke Houston secured a

St Peter’s School’s under 18 men’s four heading out onto the water. From left, Rokko Lassey, Harrison Lynch, Ollie Shergold and Alister Jenkins.

first-place finish in their A final, and the women’s under 16 equivalent crew of Maddie Brown, Holly Williams, Atlanta Bruce, Caitlin Huxtable and coxswain Teagan Carvell finished first in their final.

Jason Nel and Beckie Leigh dominated their men’s and women’s under 18 single scull finals to victory, and Beckie also joined Amelia Barrell to win the women’s under 18 double scull.

And, if that wasn’t enough winning for one regatta, the school’s under 16 eight crew of Maddie Brown, Fran Pollock, Atlanta Bruce, Holly Williams, Emma Butcher, Caitlin Huxtable, Millie Baker, Natasha Dickie and coxswain Teagan Carvell finished first in their A final.

Cambridge High School made a showing at the regatta too, their crews making 12 A finals. Most notable were Cullen Aveyard and TJ Udy who finished third and fourth respectively in the under 16 boys single A final.

Whilst spectacular weather prevailed through most of the event, a loud crack of thunder caused officials to call off rowing for the afternoon on Friday, delaying the day’s finish to 7.30pm.

“Overall, it was a great regatta to finish the year on,” said Hyde.

The Karapiro Christmas Regatta was the first of the New Zealand summer regatta series. Up next is the Cambridge Town Cup, doubling as the

North Island Club Championships regatta over January 24 – 28, the Mercury Junior Regatta February 23 and 24, the North Island Secondary School Rowing Championship regatta March 8 – 10, and the big Aon Maadi Cup March 25 – 30.

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FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 2018

Medal haul for St Peter’s athletes Twenty-two St Peter’s School athletes travelled to Dunedin this month to compete at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships, bringing home a few medals to show for their efforts.

Held over the first weekend of December, the wind on day one of the competition made heats and qualifications tricky for the young team, but many

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Making the final of the junior girl’s 3000m, Jemima Antoniazzi secured silver after a hard-fought race, with close competition right up to the last 80m sprint. Jemima backed this up with another stellar performance two days later, earning a bronze medal in the 1500m final.

Annalies Kalma made qualification look easy with her strong start and consistent performance in the junior girls 200m rounds, finishing the final with silver. She then joined the relay team that earned the school’s first 4 x 100m medal at the national competition, working with Anna Serafeimidou, Elizabeth McLean and Grace Wisnewski in the junior girls relay to secure silver in a very competitive race. During that race she also pulled off a huge personal best time.

Annalies went on to represent the NZSS team at the All Australian Schools Track and Field Championships in Cairns. Charli Miller also secured a place on the NZSS team after her leading performance in the road race.

The school’s middle distance athletes were looking forward to the Sunday road race all weekend, with strong individual performances required to have a chance at winning the team event.

Led by Charli, who secured an individual bronze medal, the team finished first, with Kimbi Rowan-Sanders in tenth place and Kendall Turner close behind. The remaining three members of the 6-person team; Courtney Elliott, Ella Bradley, and Dijana Corban ran well to help secure the gold medal.

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ABOVE: Jemima Antoniazzi on her way to second place in the junior girl’s 3000m race.

BELOW: The school’s middle distance runners secured gold in the 6-person team event.

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Local real estate agent Gerda Venter of LJ Hooker Cambridge knows how to join the dots. When her friend and clothing business owner John Courtney had too much stock in his warehouse, Gerda saw an opportunity to support Kids in Need Waikato.

The charity, founded by Cambridge altruist Linda Roil, supports children around the Waikato who are coming into foster care by gifting them clothes, toys and other gear.

Kids in Need relies on the generosity of the local community. John supplied the hoodies at a reduced price for a large supply of hoodies. Gerda offered Cambridge real estate agencies the opportunity to be part of the initiative.

Cambridge Real Estate and Breakaway Realty jumped on board. Three colours - red, green and blue - were chosen, appropriately reflecting the branding colours of LJ Hooker, Cambridge Real Estate and Breakaway Realty. “Linda is doing so much for the community, this was one way of helping her,” said Gerda.

Costs were shared between the three agencies. Kids in Need Waikato welcomes donations. The charity fills a vital need within the Waikato.

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Our office will be closed for the Christmas break from Monday 24 December 2018 at 12 noon and will re-open on Thursday 3rd January 2019 at 8.30am. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday.

Are you looking to sell your property next year?

From 1 January 2019, real estate agents are required to verify the identity of their vendors in accordance with Anti-Money Laundering legislation. In some situations, real estate agents will also be required to verify the identity of purchasers. If your real estate agent cannot verify your identity in line with the legislation, they will not be able to act for you.

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G10 CARGO - 2.4L Petrol Manual or 2.0L Petrol Turbo Auto. 1.9L Diesel Auto or 1.9L Diesel. 6 Speed Manual. * EK 5.2m3 load capacity. Dual Side PER WE Sliding Doors. Reverse Camera.

Media Centre Touch Screen.

G10 PASSENGER - 7 or 9 seat models.

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LDV G10 FROM

$25,990 (+GST)

LD 80 COUV YOUN LD V A N W O ROM JUST F

$135

V80 CARGO - 2.5L Diesel 6 Spd A/MT or 2.5L Diesel 6 Spd Manual. 6.4m3 to 11.6m3 load capacity. 10in * EK Touchscreen Entertainment PER WE System incl Apple Carplay.

Reverse Camera. Blind Spot Monitoring.

Lane Change Assist. Multi Function Steering Wheel.

V80 PASSENGER - 11, 12 or 14 seat models.

LDV V80 FROM

$32,190 (+GST)

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LD 60 COUV YOU N LD T A N W O ROM JUST F

$115

T60 DOUBLE CAB - 10in Touchscreen Entertainment System. Lane Departure Warning. Reverse Camera. * EK Huge Range of Accessories.

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TO LET

PUBLIC NOTICES

TO LET

FINDA HOME NZ Thursday 24 January 11.30am - 2.00pm Enrolment time for in-zone students who have not yet enrolled at the school. Please phone from 21 January for an appointment (827 5415 ext.0).

CAMBRIDGE:

2 bed,252 January bath, 2 living townhouse, walk to CBD ........................$480 Friday 3 bed lrg bungalow home, Park outlook .....................................$490 9.15am 10home to 13near students with .....................$550 a timetable 4 bed,-211.30am bathroom lrgYear living greenbelt clash or who wish to make a subject LEAMINGTON: change come to the hall.

3 bed refurbished home, s garage, private setting .....................$430 12.30pm - 2.30pm Enrolment time for......................................$340 in-zone students. Please 2 bed unit with internal access garage phone from 21 January an appointment 2 bed executive Townhouse, lrg dble garagingfor ..........................$450 (827 5415 ext.0).

22B Duke Street

CAMBRIDGE PROPERTIES FOR RENT 4 bed, 2 bathroom lrg living home near greenbelt .....................$550 3 bed lrg bungalow home, Park outlook .....................................$490 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 living townhouse, walk to CBD ........................$450

LEAMINGTON:

3 bed refurbished home, s garage, private setting .....................$430 3 bed unit with internal access garage ......................................$340

COUNTRY:

3 bed very tidy home with dble garage ......................................$430 1 bed awesome rustic apartment...............................................$340

COUNTRY:

Tuesday 29 January Teacher Only...............................................$340 Day. 1 bed awesome rustic apartment 3 bed very tidy home with dble garage ......................................$430 Wednesday 30 January 9.00am - 12.30pm Course confirmation all Year 12 and Year LANDLORDS: " Property Management withfor Vision" 13. Students free to go when completed.

LANDLORDS:

"Property Management with Vision" Come and talk with our Finda Home NZ family, about managing your Rental Investment, we are very happy to help you navigate the Residential Tenancy changes and expectations.

Our Finda Home NZ team would like to thank our loyal landlords and Tenants for your support throughout 2018. We wish you all a very “Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy New Year”.

We would also like to thank our awesome “maintenance team of people” who attend to property issues so readily and professionally. We really appreciate your service.

Come and talk with our Finda Home NZ family, about managing your

Thursday 31 January Rental Investment, we are very happy to help you navigate the Residential changes and expectations.

8.40am - 3.15pmTenancy All Year 9 students and only Year 13 Peer Support Leaders.

8.50am Poowhiri - Year 9 and Year 13 Peer support students meet on grassed area outside the Library.

9.30am Form classes & activities.

NOTE - This is a full day for these students

Carol McEldowney Director

(07) 827 9282 Ph: 029 772 0130

Whole school attends - normal classes.

Year 10 meet at new Gym. Year 11 meet at Hall.

Full uniform is required for all the above days

We need more properties as we are receiving numerous enquiries for these areas

WE COVER THE GREATER WAIPA WAIKATO AREAS

Come And Have A Chat With Sheree, Keira, Gaylene, or Ian

A.R.S Property Management

Prospective Tenants, to assist us in helping you, please complete an online application prior to contacting us.

57B Alpha Street Cambridge – Office 07 823 29 29 PMs: Sheree 021 425 450, Keira 021 595 884, Gaylene 021 041 7044 www.arspropertymanagement.com

www.findahomenz.co.nz

Cambridge local wins raffle tour voucher.

“Congratulations to Rosaline and thank you to everyone who supported our raffle,” said Ally Tairi, volunteer and engagement coordinator at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.

Cambridge Vogel 4Bd, 2Bth, 1Lvg, ......................................................................$540 pw Mirbeck 4Bd, 2Bth, 3Lvg, 2Gge .........................................................$630 pw Sujuan 4Bd, 2Bth, 2Lvg, New ............................................................$630 pw Tiaki 4Bd, 2Bth, 2Lvg, Gge ................................................................$600 pw Williamson 2Bd 2Bth 2Lvg 2Wc 2Cp .................................................$500 pw Grey 3Bd, 2Bth, No Garage ................................................................$480 pw Hurley 2Bd, 1Bth, 1Lvg, 2Gge ............................................................$420 pw King 2Bd, 1Bth, 1Lvg, Cp ...................................................................$365 pw Leamington Hyatt 4Bd, 3Bth, 2Lvg, 2Gge ..............................................................$670 pw Kingdon 4Bd, 2Bth, 1Lvg, 2Gge .........................................................$610 pw Fairburn 3Bd 2 Bth 1Lvg ....................................................................$540 pw Alpers 4Bd, 2Bth, 1Lvg, 3Wc, 1Gge ...................................................$530 pw Alpers 4Bd, 2Bth, 1Lvg, 3Wc, 1Gge ...................................................$530 pw Moore 3Bd 1Bth 1Lvg Dbl Gge ...........................................................$490 pw Arnold 3Bd, 1Bth, 1Gge .....................................................................$470 pw Karapiro Maungataturi 1Bd, (Furnished And Power Included) ..........................$350 pw Kaipaki Lynd 2Bd, 1Bth, 1Lvg, Cp ..................................................................$410 pw Hamilton Tramway 4Bd, 2Bth, 2Gge New .........................................................$560 pw Littler 3Bd, 3Bth, 2Lvg, 1Gge .............................................................$480 pw Ngahinapouri 4Bd, 1 Bth (On Market For Sale) ..................................$420 pw Oban 3Bd, 1Bth, 1Lvg, 1Gge .............................................................$430 pw Lyon 3Bd, 3Ensuites, 1Lvg, 1Gge ......................................................$480 pw Lyon 3Bd, 3Ensuites, 1Lvg, 1Gge ......................................................$480 pw (Now Rented) Stanley 3Bd, 1Bth, 1Lvg, 1Gge ..........................................................$455 pw Ryburn 4Bd, 3Bth, 2Gge ....................................................................$560 pw Nagar Lane 1Bd, Furniture ................................................................$390 pw Hyatt 2Bd, 1Bth, 1Lvg, No Gge ..........................................................$420 pw Kingdon 2Bd, 1Bth, 1Lvg, No Gge ......................................................$420 pw Tennyson 3Bd, 1Bth, 1Lvg, 1Gge .......................................................$420 pw

ARAPUNI-TIRAU-PUTARURU- ROTORUA - TE AWAMUTU-NGARAWHAIA NEW BUILD COMING UP PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE

REINZ Acredited Property Manager

Friday 1 February 8.40am - 3.15pm

Sanctuary Mountain Maungatatautari has announced the winner of their recent raffle, drawn at the Southern Enclosure’s Visitor Centre on Tuesday morning last week.

With the winning number 15, Cambridge’s Rosaline Civil won the free family guided

RENTALS AVAILABLE

CAMBRIDGE:

(Accommodation Rental Solutions Ltd)

FIRE BRIGADE CALLS Tuesday 11.12.18 – 15.27pm – Commercial alarm activation.

Wednesday 12.12.18 – 11.46am - Alarm activation at Briscoes.

Wednesday 12.12.18 – 19.16pm - Alarm activation at St Peters School.

Wednesday 12.12.18 – 21.12pm – Alarm activation at St Peters.

Friday 14.12.18 – 22.04pm – Alarm activation at Cambridge High School.

Saturday 15.12.18 – 09.49am – Animal rescue on Williams street.

Sunday 16.12.18 – 23.51pm – Well involved building fire at Royal Indian Resuraunt.

Monday 17.12.18 – 09.11am – Truck pulled down powerlines on Chaucer Street.

Monday 17.12.18 – 17.21pm – Assist ambulance.

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Wash Rite – 0800 101 216 • Low Pressure House washing • Moss and Mould Roof Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning • Driveway and concrete cleaning • Pest and spider spraying

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FUNERAL SERVICES

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THU & FRI 5:40, SAT 4:05 & 8:05, SUN 2:05 & 6:05, TUE & WED 5:00 _____________________________________________________

A SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS CHRISTMAS MOVIE TREAT SEE FACEBOOK FOR PRIZE DETAILS. FRI 7:15 _____________________________________________________

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THU & FRI 7:30, SAT 4:40 & 7:10, SUN 2:40 & 5:10, WED 4:50 & 7:30 _____________________________________________________

A STAR IS BORN M

THU 7:25, FRI 5:20, SAT 2:50 & 7:20, SUN 12:50 & 5:20, WED 5:00 & 7:40 _____________________________________________________

Cambridge Branch Community Driver Service

GARAGE SALE 12 HALL STREET Cambridge. Saturday 22 December, 9am start. Household and kitchen items, clothing and shoes. Interesting bargains for Christmas.

HOUSE WANTED EXPERIENCED ex sharemilker/house renovator looking for farm house/ house in Cambridge area/ outskirts, rent in lieu of work, excellent references.

Ph 022 3534 297

We are taking a break over Christmas The last date for rides this year is: Friday 21 December 2018 The service will start again on: Tuesday 8 January 2019 You may book trips in the week before the 8 January by calling 027 667 7076 and leaving a message.

THU & FRI 11:10 & 5:30, SAT 12:35 & 5:40, SUN 10:35 & 3:40, MON 11:10

ELLIOT THE LITTLEST REINDEER G

THU & FRI 11:20, SAT 12:40, FINAL SUN 10:40 _____________________________________________________

PUBLIC NOTICES

THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS PG

ROBIN HOOD M

CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME M THE FAVOURITE R13

THU & FRI 5:25 & 8:00, SAT 12:50 & 5:15, SUN 10:50 & 3:15, TUE & WED 2:40 & 5:05 _____________________________________________________

AQUAMAN M

THU & FRI 7:30, SAT 3:00 & 7:40, SUN 1:00 & 5:40, MON 5:30, TUE & WED 7:30,THU & FRI (3D) 5:10,TUE & WED (3D) 2:30 _____________________________________________________

SGT. STUBBY: AN AMERICAN HERO PG THU & FRI 11:20, SAT 12:15 & 2:10, SUN 10:15 & 12:10, MON

11:20,TUE & WED 3:00 _____________________________________________________

THU 10:50 & 8:00, FRI 7:50, SAT 8:00, SUN 6:00,WED 7:10 _____________________________________________________

• GARDEN SHEDS • CARPORTS • CABINS Contact Lance 0800 743 346

email. sales@shedsandshelters.co.nz

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THU 11:00 & 5:35, FRI 11:00 & 5:40, SAT 1:00, 3:00 & 5:05, SUN 11:00, 1:00 & 3:05,WED 3:10 _____________________________________________________

THE PICK OF THE LITTER E

THU 5:40, FRI 5:30, SAT 1:20, FINAL SUN 11:20 _____________________________________________________

THE SONG KEEPERS E

SUN 3:20 _____________________________________________________ PETER JACKSON’S

www.shedsandshelters.co.nz

for quality lifestyle, storage solutions Display yard at 3 Goodfellow Lane, Hamilton

MORTAL ENGINES M

THU 5:30 & 7:50, FRI 10:50 & 8:00, SAT 5:15 & 7:50,

SUN 3:15 & 5:50,WED 5:20 _____________________________________________________

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SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER VERSE PG

THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS PG

MARY POPPINS RETURNS M

THU 7:40, FRI 8:00, SAT 5:30, SUN 3:30,WED 7:50 _____________________________________________________

THU 11:10 & 5:45, FRI 11:10 & 5:50, SAT 12:50 & 2:40,

LAWNMOWING

SUN 10:50 & 12:40,WED 2:50 _____________________________________________________

CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME M

GRASS CUT & EDGES

THU & FRI 5:25, SAT 3:15 & 7:15, SUN 1:15 & 5:15,WED 5:05 _____________________________________________________

TUE & WED 2:50 & 7:50

JANUARY 3 - 9

THU & FRI 10:50 & 5:15, SAT 12:40 & 5:15, SUN 10:40 & 3:15,

MON,TUE & WED 10:50 & 5:15 _____________________________________________________

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY M

THU & FRI 7:30, SAT 7:35, SUN 5:35, MON & WED 7:30 _____________________________________________________

A STAR IS BORN M

SAT 5:05, SUN 3:05,TUE 7:30 _____________________________________________________

David 027 600 6002

ROBIN HOOD M

FRI 1:45, SAT 3:15,TUE 1:45 & 7:50 _____________________________________________________

THE GRINCH G

THU & FRI 11:30, SAT 3:20, SUN 1:20, MON,TUE & WED 11:30 _____________________________________________________

dvlawnmowing.co.nz

PETER JACKSON’S

MORTAL ENGINES M

THU 1:45 & 7:50, FRI 7:50, SAT 7:55, SUN 5:55,

MON & WED 1:45 & 7:50 _____________________________________________________

Cambridge News wishes to thank all our readers and advertisers for their support throughout 2018. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe holday period.

Office is closed from 4pm Thursday December 20, 2018 and will reopen at 9am Monday January 7, 2019 Last newspaper for 2018 Friday December 21, 2018.

First issue for 2019 Friday January 11, 2019.

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THU & FRI 7:55, SAT 7:40,WED 7:55 _____________________________________________________

WHEELIE BINS · RESIDENTIAL · COMMERCIAL · RURAL · COMPETITAVE RATES · WEEKLY COLLECTIONS · FORGHTNIGHTLY COLLECTIONS · ORGANIC SERVICES · SKIPS AVAILABLE

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www.cambins.co.nz

SGT. STUBBY: AN AMERICAN HERO PG

THU & FRI 11:20, SAT 3:00, SUN 1:00, MON,TUE & WED 11:20 _____________________________________________________

THE FAVOURITE R13

THU & FRI 5:50, SAT 5:30, SUN 4:35,WED 5:50 _____________________________________________________

THU & FRI 11:30, SAT 1:20 & 3:10, SUN 11:20 & 1:10,WED 3:00 _____________________________________________________ STARTS BOXING DAY 2:40 & 5:05 _____________________________________________________

AQUAMAN M

STARTS BOXING DAY 2:25 & 7:20

DECEMBER 27 - JANUARY 2

LIONS SHED

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY M

SGT. STUBBY: AN AMERICAN HERO PG

A STAR IS BORN M

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER VERSE PG

ROBIN HOOD M THE GRINCH G

Open Thurs & Sat 9am-12pm

VOGEL ST CAMBRIDGE

THU & FRI 11:00, SAT 1:00 & 3:05, SUN 11:00 & 1:05, MON 11:00,TUE & WED 5:30 _____________________________________________________

THE SONG KEEPERS E

www.toandfro.co.nz

BUMBLEBEE PG

THU & FRI 1:55 & 5:30, SAT 12:50 & 5:35, SUN 10:50 & 3:35, MON,TUE & WED 1:55 & 5:30 _____________________________________________________

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD PG

THU & FRI 11:10 & 1:35, SAT 12:30 & 3:10, SUN 10:30 & 1:10, MON,TUE & WED 11:10 & 1:35

PETER JACKSON’S

RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET PG HOLMES AND WATSON R13 AND THE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL – RETURN OF THE HERO M _____________________________________________________

MORTAL ENGINES M

THU 10:50 & 7:45, FRI 7:45, SAT 3:10 & 8:00, SUN 1:10 & 6:00,

MON 10:50,TUE & WED 7:40 _____________________________________________________

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FINAL SAT 6:10 _____________________________________________________ THU, FRI & SAT 7:50, SUN 5:50 _____________________________________________________

Every Journey A Pleasure

THU & FRI 1:25 & 8:00, SAT 1:00 & 5:20, SUN 11:00 & 3:20,

MON,TUE & WED 1:25 & 8:00 _____________________________________________________

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LAST DAY FOR BARGAINS IS 22 DECEMBER REOPENING 17 JANUARY 2019

THU & FRI 11:00, SAT 1:15, MON & TUE 11:00 _____________________________________________________

FINAL SUN 4:10 _____________________________________________________

Phone Connie

07 839 4222

AQUAMAN M

MARY POPPINS RETURNS M

FRI 10:50, SAT 5:35, SUN 3:35,TUE & WED 7:05 _____________________________________________________

Driving Service

THE FAVOURITE R13

THU & FRI 1:10 & 5:10, SAT 8:05, SUN 2:20 & 6:05, MON & TUE 1:10 & 5:10,WED 5:10 _____________________________________________________

TUE & WED 3:00 & 5:15 _____________________________________________________

THU 10:40 & 5:20, FRI 5:20, SAT 12:25 & 5:05, SUN 10:25 & 3:05, MON 10:40,TUE & WED 4:55 _____________________________________________________

There’s something for everyone at the

CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME M

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THU 7:40, FRI 10:40 & 7:40, SAT 2:35 & 7:30, SUN 12:35 & 5:30, TUE & WED 7:20 _____________________________________________________

PUBLIC NOTICES

THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS PG

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STARTING JAN 10:

UK LIVE THEATRE ON OUR CINEMA SCREEN

THE KING AND I G

SUN 11:10, MON & TUE 5:50,WED 11:00 ($25/$20. No free list.)

Please Cut Out and Keep for Reference over the Holidays

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Week commencing Thur December 20, 2018

Subject to Change Without Notice

Sat, 22 Dec 5.40pm 5.30pm 1.10pm

Sun, 23 Dec Mon, 24 Dec Tue, 25 Dec Wed, 26 Dec 8.00pm 5.40pm 8.30pm 1.40pm 11.30am

12.50pm

3.15pm

3.20pm 8.15pm 3.30pm 1.20pm 6.00pm 3.45pm 8.30pm

3.15pm 8.15pm 3.50pm 11.00am 6.00pm 1.00pm 8.15pm

10.40am 8.00pm

11.30am 5.40pm

The Favourite (TBA) 2hrs 14mins 10.45am

1.20pm

11.00am

1.20pm

11.00am

1.00pm

11.15am

11.15am

11.15am 8.25pm 1.30pm 4.15pm 8.40pm 1.45pm 6.20pm 1.00pm 3.30pm 6.00pm 11.00am

3.15pm 5.50pm

Vice (TBA) 2hrs 27mins !NEW!

www.tivolicinema.co.nz – Bookings 823 5064 – 32 Lake Street, Cambridge

Week commencing Thur December 27, 2018

Subject to Change Without Notice

Film

Thu,27 Dec Fri, 28 Dec Sat, 29 Dec Sun, 30 Dec Mon, 31 Dec Tue, 1 Jan Wed, 2 Jan 5.35pm

8.30pm

5.45pm

8.30pm

Can You Ever Forgive Me (M) 2hrs 1min

12.45pm

1.15pm

1.20pm

1.00pm

1.20pm

1.25pm

Holmes And Watson (M) 2hrs !NEW!

1.00pm 3.10pm

12.50pm 3.30pm

1.50pm 4.00pm

10.50am 6.15pm

3.30pm 6.00pm

1.00pm 3.00pm

12.50pm

6.00pm

3.40pm

12.50pm 8.15pm

5.30pm

5.40pm

Rose (M) 1hr 45mins !NEW!

6.00pm

1.15pm

11.00am

11.15am

Second Act (M) 1hr 59mins !NEW!

12.45pm 8.30pm

8.30pm

6.15pm

1.15pm 8.30pm

Sink or Swim (M) 2hrs 17mins

5.30pm

6.00pm

8.20pm

3.30pm

5.45pm

8.40pm

The Children Act (M) 2hrs The Favourite (TBA) 2hrs 14mins

10.20am 3.00pm 5.45pm

10.40am 3.00pm 5.45pm 8.30pm

11.20am 3.30pm 6.00pm

10.30am 3.20pm 8.20pm

11.15am

1.30pm

The Grinch (PG) 1hr 41mins

11.00am

11.00am

The Nutcracker And The Four Realms (PG) 1hr 48mins

10.40am

11.15am

Vice (TBA) 2 hrs 27 mins !NEW!

3.20pm 8.00pm

3.15pm 8.15pm

CLOSED

8.15pm

1.00pm

8.35pm 1.00pm 5.45pm 8.15pm

11.00am 3.40pm 6.15pm

lidocinema.co.nz

AT ETERNITY’S GATE FRIDAY: 1.05, 6.00PM SATURDAY: 11.10AM, 1.30, 6.05PM SUNDAY: 11.30AM, 1.55PM MONDAY: 11.15AM, 1.30PM ‘

A MASTERPIECE’ THE TIMES

FRI: 10.45AM, 5.45PM - SAT: 10.45AM, 5.40PM SUN: 3.50PM - MON: 1.00PM (M)

FRIDAY: 11.20AM, 5.00, 7.45PM SATURDAY: 11.30AM, 5.00, 7.45PM SUNDAY: 10.55AM, 4.30, 7.15PM MONDAY: 1.45, 6.45PM (M)

(R16)

FRIDAY: 3.20, 8.20PM - SATURDAY: 8.20PM SUNDAY: 4.10, 6.45PM - MONDAY: 3.45PM FRIDAY: 10.55AM - SATURDAY: 3.50PM

(M)

A STAR IS BORN

(M)

FRI: 2.00, 8.10PM - SAT: 2.10, 8.05PM SUN: 1.40, 6.20PM - MON: 11.00AM, 6.00PM

SHOPLIFTERS

(M)

FRI: 1.15PM - SAT: 1.10PM - SUN: 1.20PM - MON: 3.30PM FRI: 3.40PM - SAT: 3.35PM SUN: 11.15AM -MON: 10.45AM, 4.25PM GREEN BOOK MONDAY: 6.25PM (M)

Speak Up Cambridge Letters to the Editor

david@cambridgenews.nz PUBLIC NOTICES

11.15am 10.50am

3.00pm 8.00pm

Ph: 838-9010

(R16)

Bohemian Rhapsody (M) 2hrs 24mins

Pick Of The Litter (G) 1hr 36mins !NEW!

LIDO CINEMA

Centre Place

(M)

CLOSED

Film Thu, 20 Dec Fri, 21 Dec A Star is Born (M) 2hrs 31mins 8.15pm 8.00pm Bohemian Rhapsody (M) 2hrs 24mins 5.30pm 5.30pm Can You Ever Forgive Me (M) 2hrs 1min 6.00pm 12.45pm Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of 3.00pm 3.00pm Grindelwald (M) 2hrs 29mins 3.45pm 5.45pm Holmes And Watson (M) 2hrs !NEW! 5.45pm 8.15pm Pick Of The Litter (G) 1hr 36mins !NEW! 1.40pm 12.45pm Rose (M) 1hr 45mins !NEW! 6.00pm 8.30pm 1.10pm 3.30pm Second Act (M) 1hr 59mins !NEW! 8.00pm 8.15pm Sink or Swim (M) 2hrs 17mins 11.15am The Children Act (M) 2hrs 3.15pm 3.20pm

The Grinch (PG) 1hr 41mins The Nutcracker And The Four Realms (PG) 1 hr 48 mins

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CINEMA

FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 2018

3.30pm 6.00pm

2.50pm 8.00pm

3.20pm 8.00pm

www.tivolicinema.co.nz – Bookings 823 5064 – 32 Lake Street, Cambridge

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and safe holiday season Closed from 2pm 24th December for statutory days and weekends only Open 27th, 28th and 31st December 9am-2pm

Week commencing Thur January 3, 2018

Subject to Change Without Notice

Film

Fri, 4 Jan

Sat, 5 Jan

Sun, 6 Jan

At Eternity's Gate (M) 2hrs 6mins

6.20pm

12.50pm 6.15pm

3.40pm 8.30pm

Bohemian Rhapsody (M) 2hrs 24mins

8.15pm

8.30pm

3.00pm

Can You Ever Forgive Me (M) 2hrs 1min

12.45pm

6.00pm

6.00pm

Holmes And Watson (M) 2hrs !NEW!

1.00pm

Second Act (M) 1hr 59mins !NEW!

8.30pm

1.20pm

Sink or Swim (M) 2hrs 17mins

3.40pm

11.15am

3.30pm

5.45pm

The Children Act (M) 2 hrs

11.00am

3.40pm

12.50pm

1.15pm

The Favourite (TBA) 2hrs 14mins

10.20am 3.00pm 5.45pm

10.20am 3.10pm 5.45pm

10.20am 5.45pm 8.30pm

10.40am 6.00pm 8.30pm

The Grinch (PG) 1hr 41mins

1.20pm

1.45pm

1.30pm

1.40pm

The Happy Prince (M) 2hrs

10.40am 6.00pm

4.00pm 8.30pm

1.15pm 6.10pm

Vice (TBA) 2hrs 27mins !NEW!

3.20pm 8.15pm

10.40am 8.15pm

10.40am 8.15pm

11.00am

Tue, 8 Jan

Wed, 9 Jan

1.10pm 6.15pm

10.40am 6.20pm

1.30pm 6.00pm

3.25pm

8.15pm

8.15pm

12.45pm

12.45pm

11.00am

12.30pm

11.00am 3.40pm

Mon, 7 Jan

CLOSED

Thu, 3 Jan

11.00am 3.40pm

8.30pm

8.15pm 10.20am 3.00pm 5.45pm

10.20am 3.20pm 5.45pm

1.20pm

10.35am

11.30am 8.35pm

3.20pm 8.30pm

3.45pm 8.00pm

3.30pm 8.15pm

1.00pm 5.30pm

2.50pm 5.30pm

www.tivolicinema.co.nz – Bookings 823 5064 – 32 Lake Street, Cambridge

Normal hours resume Thursday 3rd January 2019 from 9am-4.30pm Justice of the Peace will be available in the Bureau Monday 24th December then again Friday 4th January

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Kawasaki FR Series V-Twin

Productivity 2.4 acres/hr

$

Cutting capacity up to 43m²/h

For those with bigger blocks looking for more power. Pedaloperated transmission, cruise control and automatic diff lock for superior traction.

Cutting width 46”

Uncut circle 30cm

Working area up to 600m²

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