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Lime looks at Waipā Waipā district is being encouraged to follow Hamilton in introducing electric scooters to the district. The pay as you ride scooters were put on Hamilton streets last August and Lime spokesman Robert Jeromson said in November there were already plans to double the numbers to more than 400. At the time he said the company was always getting requests for Lime scooters in new areas, “and we will continue to explore how we can expand our operations to complement existing public transport options.” Waipā mayor Jim Mylchreest has confirmed the council has had discussions with Lime and the company will present a proposal for introducing the scooters. The company told the News it had a vision for micro-mobility to be part of a transport “solution” for wider regions that include the neighbouring areas of urban centres. “As part of this, we have ongoing conversations with councils throughout New Zealand, including the Waipa District,” Lauren Mentjox, Lime Public Affairs Manager, NZ said. The news of Waipā interest will not win universal support – there have been calls for them to be banned. And ACC has reported that the number of e-scooter accidents or injuries a month rose from six to 35 following the launch of Lime

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scooters. Stuff reported this month e-scooter injuries had cost taxpayers more than $7 million in New Zealand since their launch in October 2018 and ACC had recorded 4382 e-scooter injury claims to January this year. But the e-scooter phenomenon, which sees users download an app which enables them to find and unlock the scooters and pay as they ride is huge – around five million rides have already been taken across the country. The use of Lime scooters is similar to the way people use an app on their smartphones to hail and pay for a Uber taxi. Lime operates in 130 markets and 25 countries and promotes itself as the largest operator of shared scooter services in New Zealand, with fleets in Hamilton, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Selwyn District. The playing field for commercially operated scooters is growing – it includes Lime, Waves, Beam, Flamingo, Jump and Neuron. Lime had a setback late in December when Auckland Council announced Lime and Wave scooters would lose their licences due to safety concerns. That resulted in 950 Lime scooters being removed from the streets after 13 months and 2.3 million trips by the 300,000 riders there. The news of Lime’s overtures comes as the Waikato Regional Council announces a significant lift in the use of public transport.

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The council says improved regional transport services and free bus travel for youth and people with disabilities in Hamilton saw patronage skyrocket on the BUSIT service. The total number of passengers boarding, as distinct from transferring from other services, was up 23.21% to 220,123. It said additional evening trips between Hamilton and Cambridge and Hamilton and Te Awamutu has seen patronage climb 10.83 per cent and 14.51 per cent respectively in January compared to last year. For Cambridge that equated to 3403 customers boarding in January and in Te Awamutu 4191. Waikato Regional Council chair Russ Rimmington says the numbers of people using BUSIT’s service has been climbing since 2016 when the council started steadily rolling out the improvements. Cr Rimmington says the council is also looking at other improvements, such as having the ability to deliver a demand response to public transport in rural areas, having staff who specialise in rural solutions and improved public transport services for the Coromandel Peninsula and Waipā district.

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Letters

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On the road again Dr. Celine Kearney’s (More than roads, letters February 14) attack on Louise Upston for lack of vision, was both unfortunate and wrong. Louise is a hard working and compassionate MP who complements the wonderful community spirit of Cambridge. It is ironic that the day Kearney’s letter was published, the police closed the north bound lanes of the Cambridge bypass, creating long delays for motorists, being detoured through Cambridge on the old State Highway 1. Too often SH1 south of Cambridge is overloaded with vehicles, resulting in traffic coming to a halt. It would be dereliction of duty if Louise didn’t advocate for the expressway to be extended further south, as planned by the previous government. Instead, we have a Coalition lacking leadership, which recently appointed Phil Twyford, the abysmal failure as Housing Minister, to the Minister of Transport. This proves there is insufficient depth of talent in the Coalition Government to govern properly. Rod Wise, Leamington

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Scooters? No thanks Regarding me letter of December 6, 2019, I am thrilled to read our Waipā Council is actually debating the banning of vaping in public places. I believe it is essential for Cambridge to have this law and to retain its image as a GoTo tourist town. Unfortunately I have seen and heard nothing as to the banning of electric scooters. It is disturbing that since last October ACC have had claims of $6.2m stemming from electric scooter accidents. Surely our Council could at least bar them from our footpaths. To me it is black and white, and Councillors must either support or oppose them, before some of our citizens invest in them. This is only fair. Ian Thomas, Cambridge Maori representation I agree wholeheartedly with Graham Dunn, Hayden Woods, Mr Westerbaan and any other person who call this Maori appointment undemocratic and racist, Mr. Mylchreest should acquaint himself with the true, factual and lawful meaning of the Treaty of Waitangi. Hayden Woods suggests a by election and referendum. Very good idea. Mr. Mylchreest should hang his head in shame. A book that would enlighten him and others is Once We Were One by Andy Oakley. Governor Hobson represented Queen Victoria on the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in February 1840. Hobson greeted each Chief who came forward to sign the treaty with the following pledge: “he iwi tahi tatou” – “we are now one people”. Hobson’s pledge to the chiefs laid the foundation of New Zealand’s democracy: one citizen: one vote, regardless of race, colour, religion or gender. Gerald Stewart, Leamington

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The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is bringing two classical concerts to the Waikato next month, featuring works by Bach and Beethoven. The Goldberg Variations concert at Hamilton’s Gallagher Concert Chamber will feature all 30 variations of the baroque masterpiece Goldberg Variations BWV 988 by Johann Sebastian Bach. It starts at 7.30pm on March 11. The Orchestra returns to the same venue two days later for the Realising Beethoven concert at 7.30pm. The programme features three iconic Beethoven pieces – the ‘Egmont’ Overture (Op. 84a), Symphony No. 3 in E Major (Op. 55) and Symphony No. 7 in A Major (Op. 92), as well as works by Smetana, Berlioz, Psathas and Wagner. The News has two tickets to giveaway. To enter, send your full name, contact number and the key word “NZSO” to admin@ goodlocal.nz by 9am, February 25. Congratulations to Vivienne Rickard and Liz Owen who won our recent giveaways

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On the beat with DEB THURGOOD Family harm: let’s talk

Hello everyone It’s been great to see enquiries coming in from groups interested in hearing about policing and crime prevention. I’m looking forward to talking with you all in the next few months. This week, I am continuing on the topic of conflict, specifically around family harm. It’s one of those things that you may not realise is going on in the neighbourhood, you may be unsure about how to help or reluctant to get involved. It’s tremendously important that we talk about this topic however as it is happening in Cambridge just as elsewhere. It occurs across our wider community, irrespective of a family’s wealth, social standing, education, nationality or sexual orientation. Family harm involves any abuse or violence, by one family member on another. Perhaps the form that most comes to mind is physical violence, such as that portrayed in the movie “Once were Warriors”. For some in our community, that is their daily life. Physical and sexual violence can leave scars on the body as well as mind that are longstanding. Family harm may leave no visible marks however. Emotional and psychological abuse, including controlling or stalking behaviour is equally as damaging. Control over finances, what a partner can wear, mobile phone and internet use, who they see and where they go are common examples. The victim often becomes isolated from friends and family, leaving them without their old support networks and removing witnesses to what

is really going on. Often family harm continues past the end of a relationship, in fact the ending of a relationship can be the most volatile and risky time. The perpetrator can be male or female and any age. One thing that is certain is that all members of a household/family are affected, especially any children. If you are a victim of family harm, I understand that it can feel very hard to reach out and the perceived risks of doing so can feel paralysing. Please know there is a lot of support available for you and ready to help you take the first steps. Talk to a friend or family member you trust. Visit www.areyouok.org.nz or phone the Family Services Information Line on 0800 456 450. You can also click on an icon at the bottom of www.thewarehouse.co.nz webpage to access The Shielded Site, run by Women’s Refuge. This also provides a lot of helpful information and importantly, it will not appear in your Internet browsing history. These resources are equally relevant if you are worried about the wellbeing of someone close to you. If you or your family are in immediate danger, please, call 111 and speak to Police. If this affects you and you would like to talk to me personally, please also get in touch at CambridgeCommunityLiaison@ police.govt.nz.

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A 37-year-old man was arrested after a brief man hunt in Cambridge last Friday sparked an armed offenders squad callout which resulted in several schools and day-care centres put into “precautionary lockdown”. Police confirmed to Cambridge News earlier this week the man has been charged with shoplifting and theft offences and was remanded in custody to reappear in Hamilton District Court on March 2. Police said when they approached a vehicle on Tirau Rd near Karapiro at about midday last Friday it sped away and was later found on the Waikato Expressway near Thorton Rd. One person was still with the vehicle, but the driver had left. Members of the Armed Offenders Squad were called to help with the search for the man and three schools - Cambridge Primary School, Cambridge East School and Cambridge High School - and several day-care centres in the area were put into lockdown as a precaution while the search was conducted.

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He’s already a world champion – now he’s got a bizarre world record in his sights. Cambridge’s Anatole Ivanow is aiming to break the Guinness World Record for most straws in a beard. He’s keen to add the record to the full beard under 30cm category word title he won at the 2019 World Beard and Moustache Championships in Belgium. Anatole’s attempt is set to happen this Sunday, February 23 at 331 Robinson Rd in Roto-o-Rangi – with the public welcome to attend. Doors open at 10am, the record attempt will begin at 11am.

Heritage walk

A group of enthusiastic Waipa residents joined historian Alan Hall on Friday in the first of what is now three scheduled Te Awamutu Central Heritage Walks. The walk took in a number of the buildings which were discussed at the presentation the week before, New Wine in Old Bottles, which looked at the development of Te Awamutu through stories of the town’s heritage commercial buildings. The walk covered 26 of those buildings, covering just over two kilometres in two hours. The next two walks are fully booked. The activities are part of Waipa District Libraries’ Heritage month, which runs throughout February. The final event, Plough of the Pakeha Cambridge 1864 to 1874, will be at Cambridge Library next Tuesday 25th from 6.30pm.

Bridge reopens

In a prime example of user-pays, a swingbridge in Pureora Forest has reopened in time for a cycling event which travels the length of New Zealand this month. The 1978 36-metre Arataki Swingbridge across the Mangakino Stream links cycle trails from Waikato into the popular Pureora Timber Trail. The Department of Conservation closed the bridge last month because it was hanging unevenly. Te Kuitibased DOC Operations Manager Oscar Emery says with organisers of the non-profit Tour Aotearoa bike-packing event planning to use the bridge for their February ride, an urgent repair to the bridge was needed. Tour Aotearoa organisers responded by crowd-sourcing more than $10,000 to support DOC to repair the bridge.

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Start made on new community house By Viv Posselt

Work has finally started on the new building at Cambridge Community House (CCH) in Leamington. CCH manager Harriet Dixon was on hand at the start on Monday – delighted to see the project get underway and determined to bring in the remaining $50,000 still needed to reach the $500,000 target. “We have managed to get most of that amount before the start, which is terrific. Now, I want to ask the community to get behind this and help us raise the final $50,000,” she said. “Businesses may be available for sponsorship, or even provide building materials. Any help that either businesses or individuals can offer would be deeply appreciated. There are over 20,000 people in Cambridge; if everyone gave a couple of dollars, we’d get there.” Harriet said the demand for CCH services was increasing alongside population growth. Last May, she reported a 16 percent increase in counselling alone during the year prior, and similar increases are evident across other services they offer, including those covering mental health issues, drug and alcohol addiction, domestic violence, budgetary needs and more. “Cambridge Community House is there for the community. The increased need

Cambridge Community House manager Harriet Dixon gets as close as she’s allowed to the action on day one of the new build.

means wait times are longer because we can’t accommodate more appointments. The new building will give us the room to keep pace with the growing need.” Harriet said the new building will abut the existing house and accommodate more counselling rooms, a kitchen area and a staff room. “At the moment, we’re having lunch in the waiting room, which is less than ideal,” she said. “One of the best things about the house we’re in now is that

it has a welcoming, homely feel … it’s a wonderful space. We’ll follow that through with the décor in the new building.” Harriet expects the build to be completed by August. She said CCH would then make additional savings by no longer needing to hire the two portable cabins currently providing additional space. In the meantime, she is asking people to be patient, and has put the call out via the CCH Facebook page for another cabin to go onsite for the duration of the build. The search is on for something no bigger than 7m by 3.2m for use as a temporary reception area and to help the team can carry on as usual. Fundraising for the outstanding $50,000 will be the main function of the 2020 Race to Raise Funds event, being held at Cambridge Raceway in conjunction with Rotary Cambridge on April 23. Tickets for that event will also be available from CCH. Harriet said she would like the last $50,000 to be in hand by May. Anyone keen to contribute, or to help out with a cabin, should contact her at 07-827 5402 on 029 201 4369, or email her at harriet@ camcomhouse.org.nz. Alternatively, donations can be made directly to the Cambridge Community House Trust bank account (02-0300-0053796-025).

Goodbye Sophie, hello Jeremy

There’s a changing of the guard here in the newsroom. After six years at the Cambridge News and a lifetime growing up in Cambridge, Sophie Iremonger is taking up a new career opportunity in Auckland. Today is her last day with the paper. Sharpening his pencil and looking to carry on where Sophie leaves off is Jeremy Smith, who will be a familiar face to many in Cambridge. It’s with mixed feelings but a bright look ahead that Sophie hangs up her hat. “It’s been an adventurous six years with the paper. “I’ve had so many awesome experiences and met so many amazing people,” she said. “Cambridge will always be my home, and I will always be grateful to Mark Nogaj who gave me a foot-inthe-door into the industry – as well as to subsequent owners Kim and Celia Prichard for their ongoing support, and of course to David Mackenzie, who I

maintain is the best boss ever. “I have seen Cambridge grow phenomenally in the last half-decade, probably the most rapid growth it’s ever had. But it’s exciting to see Cambridge become such a thriving metropolis whilst still maintaining its quaint charm and familiar characters. “It’s been an honour to be a part of that growth and development through my role at the paper, and I look forward to checking in and seeing how Cambridge and the Cambridge News continues to grow and thrive in the future.” Jeremy has lived in Cambridge since 2001 and returns to the newsroom having been a journalist in Cambridge from 2008–2015. “Five years on I felt the time was right to return to what I love – and am grateful for the opportunity to join the Cambridge News team as a journalist. “As I see it, there is nothing quite like strong community journalism when it comes to accurately echoing the voice

and heart-beat of a place. And, no doubt, Cambridge is a very special place.” He said he feels Cambridge News is already doing a great job of reflecting that, and it will be his goal to continue to provide strong stories that make for interesting reading. If you’d like to chat about story leads, Jeremy’s door is always open.

Sophie Iremonger is heading to Auckland – and Jeremy Smith has returned to the newsroom for the Cambridge News and Te Awamutu News

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Community bears gifts for Dennis By Jeremy Smith

It was a “perfect day filled with overwhelming love”. Those behind a teddy bear’s picnic in support of Cambridge’s “Roaming Santa” Dennis Lloyd say they were touched by the way the community rallied around him at the event last Saturday – all there to show how much they appreciate him. Naomi Wicker floated the idea for the teddy bear’s picnic for Dennis - held at Leamington Domain - on the Cambridge Grapevine Facebook page after reading Viv Posselt’s front page story on him in the Cambridge News. That story came from the fact many were already singing Dennis’ praises on the grapevine page - all of whom were grateful for the fact he was regularly seen walking in town gifting soft toys to children on his way. Support for the picnic flooded in once the call went out via social media and estimates are that about 100 people were present – all bringing donations of teddy bears for Dennis to give out. The exact nature of the day was kept a surprise from Dennis and Naomi said he was “just blown

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away” by what he saw on his arrival at the event. “The love Dennis constantly shares with our community was the best reason to have a party,” Naomi said. An eye-catching feature of the day included a teddy bear cake made by staff at Absolute Café. As well as lunch and some other fun, musical entertainment was provided by Ricky Winikerei. Naomi said she and her family first met Dennis shortly after moving to New Zealand from Australia and she has been one of many astounded by his generosity. “I kept seeing him around town and every time I did, I just thought he was such a beautiful picture of what love should be. “These are the things in life that we should acknowledge and celebrate.” Naomi said she received a “washing machine full” of teddy bears on the day for Dennis, with more donations continuing to come in for him throughout the week. Speaking with Cambridge News Dennis said he couldn’t believe the level of support shown on

the day. He said when Cambridge gets behind something, people really show an amazing level of support. After “well over” 60 years in Cambridge, Dennis said reading the headline ‘Meet Our Dennis’ in last week’s paper had been really special. “The fact that you used the word ‘our’ made me feel like I’m part of the place.” “I was shocked more than anything else,” he said of his initial reaction to arriving on the day. “But I was made to feel very much at ease and I enjoyed myself. I really appreciate the level of work that I know people put into the day.” With his new stash of donated toys in hand, Dennis said he’s looking forward to continuing to give them away - moments he describes as “magic”. “When I give a toy to a child and I see them smile, that’s good enough for me. I haven’t got any grandchildren myself, so I suppose I like to spoil everybody else’s,” he said.

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Lake restoration planned By Sophie Iremonger

It was a food source for Māori and described by early European settlers as a spring. Now, more than a century on, a process to restore water quality at Lake Te Kō Utu in Cambridge has started and residents will have their say later this year on how to do it. A Waipā District Council community services team has been working on an action plan for the project since August after community engagement on the Long Term Plan identified the lake as an area for improvement. The draft plan will be presented to Council in early April for approval prior to public consultation. Council’s senior reserves planner Anna McElrea said the plan would provide a clear vision for the future of Lake Te Kō Utu

and provide guidance on future development, management and use of the reserve. Feedback from mana whenua partners and the initial community consultation had identified two main challenges to address. “One of the challenges is the degraded water quality and ecology of this urban lake. The concept plan will be looking at opportunities to uplift the water quality… to enhance the ecological value of the reserve. “Another challenge is the previous lack of acknowledgment of the lake’s historical and cultural significance to mana whenua. The acknowledgment of the reserve’s cultural significance and to strengthen the connections between the lake and the Cambridge community will be another key aspiration we are hoping to achieve through this concept plan.”

Top award for Rotary pair Two Rotary Cambridge stalwarts were presented with Paul Harris Fellow Awards at the club’s first formal meeting in 2020. The awards were presented to Ian Rogers and Bev Heron by Rotary Cambridge president, Robyn Crickett. She said they were selected because the club believes their lives ‘exemplify the humanitarian and educational objectives of The Rotary Foundation’. Both were given the emblems of a Paul Harris Fellow – a certificate and a lapel pin. Ian Rogers has been a member of Rotary Cambridge for 33 years, and before that was a member of Lions for 25 years. “He is one of those people who is always there, always smiling and willing to help,” said Robyn. “He is a good sounding board,

having spent many years as an advisor in the education sector. He has also contributed greatly to Waikato Bowls.” Bev Heron, who has served 19 years with Rotary Cambridge, is a past president of the club and current treasurer. Robyn said: “Bev is never shy to step in when the call is out for volunteers to help or assist with projects, and her skills have been an asset to our club administration and finances.” The Paul Harris Fellow is named for Paul Harris, who founded Rotary with three business associates in Chicago in 1905. The award was established in 1957 to express appreciation for a contribution to the humanitarian and educational programs of The Rotary Foundation.

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Pillars proposed The case of the missing magpie for roundabout By Sophie Iremonger

A five pillar, metal lighting feature could become the centrepiece for Cambridge’s largest roundabout. At Waipā District Council’s service delivery meeting last week, committee members unanimously endorsed a $65,000 lighting and art concept created following community consultation in 2018. Work on the Hanlin Road roundabout project by the Avantidrome is now in its third week and is expected to take seven months to complete. Once finished, it will include a new bus stop, street lighting, landscaping, foothpaths and cycleways. “When we asked residents what they wanted to see in the centre of the roundabout, more than 35 per cent said an art feature and 20 per cent said a lighting feature. The remaining 45 per cent said a garden and planting,” Council transportation manager Bryan Hudson said. “We’ve met in the middle and

What the roundabout could look like.

created a concept that satisfies all of these ideas. The other major benefit of this design is that it is cost effective and helps to improve visibility of the roundabout at night.” Hudson said the feature would take three months to create and install. Whether it was included in the construction, however, was dependent on the overall project budget. “We have started this project with a healthy budget that includes the lighting feature but if there are any unforeseen circumstances during construction, we are not in a position to increase the budget and will need to make cuts. We need to deliver this project with as few compromises as possible.” Hudson said Council would now go back to local Iwi and then to the wider community for feedback before making any final decisions on the feature. “At the end of the day, the community needs to be happy with this before we go ahead, so we’ll be running an online poll to get some feedback.” The poll will be available on Council’s Facebook page, facebook.com/ WaipaDistrictCouncil, in March.

A magpie has made quite the name for himself in Leamington, visiting residents as they socialise on their decks, playing with their hair and shiny bottle caps. But Hades the magpie has stopped making his regular visits to residents, and his owner Gordon Thom hopes someone might know what’s happened. He admits anything could have happened. “If he’s dead somewhere it would still be really nice to get some closure on that,” he said. “If he’s gone off with another magpie, it would be sad not seeing him again but at least he’s free and happy and that means I’ve done by job.” Thom found the magpie as an injured fledgling, about a month old maybe, in November. He nursed him back to health, spoon-feeding him kitten food and bird formula until he eventually learned to fly. He took a liking to wet cat biscuits, swooping in and out of the home for his regular mealtimes. He began exploring the Moore St-Tennison St area, returning to roost each night with his human companion. He became quite accustomed to the sound of Thom’s bird call. “I’d go out and whistle out to him, and he’d call back and come flying in. He totally imitated my whistle,” said Thom. “And the neighbours have a parrot, so their bird would whistle back to us as well.” After he didn’t come home on Thursday last week, Thom started asking around the neighbourhood and began to realise the full extent of Hades’ popularity. “A few people knew him. They were like, ‘Oh, you know the magpie? He’s so cool, he comes over to our house and hangs out on the deck with us’. “So he became quite social. I’ve seen a lot of photos too, posted to the Cambridge Grapevine on Facebook and that. So he certainly got around.” Thom hoped that if someone has seen Hades,

they would get in contact with him through the Cambridge News team. “I just hope someone hasn’t caught him and thought, oh this is a cool pet, and put him in a cage. For me I always tried to let him be free. “If you had a pet canary it probably wouldn’t be smart enough to come back and just fly away. But magpies are pretty intelligent.” One of Hades’ favourite hang-out spots is on a deck where people are socialising, and he’s also been found by Thom sleeping in a compost bin. He loves to play with bottle caps too. Magpies are regarded fondly in their native Australia, and like many pests were deliberately introduced to New Zealand in the late 1800s. Recent studies have put them in a more positive light, suggesting their diet comprise invertebrates and pest species – though they are infamous for aggressive behaviour during the breeding season.

New Zealand Writers Festival Come along to the University of Waikato for a special six-lecture series featuring conversations with New Zealand and internationally acclaimed authors, launching a new partnership between the University and the New Zealand Festival of the Arts. Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett Tuesday 3 March, 6.15pm to 7.30pm Learn how emotions are made and get an insight into the secret life of the brain with Canadian writer and psychologist, Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett, one of the world’s most respected scientists in the field of human emotion.

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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2020

How was green was our valley….

Green and brown - the slopes of Maungatautari, lush at the end of October, looks a lot different after weeks with no rain.

By Jeremy Smith

Farmers are praying for rain, but the waiting game continues. Among them is Maungatautari dairy farmer James Dallinger - who remains optimistic despite not knowing just how long that wait will be. “The rain will come. It literally is just a matter of whenever that is.” His comments come as the Auckland region is in the midst of its longest-ever recorded dry spell – more than 40 days. Rainfall figures recorded in central Cambridge and provided to Cambridge News last week paint a similar picture here. According to statistics recorded at the location there has been no rain there in a month – and no rain so far in February. The last time it rained where the figures are recorded was January 15 and there was only 9.5mm of rain in the whole of last month. From January 2018 to January 2019,

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999mm was recorded at the location – down from about 1350mm there the previous year over the same 12-month period. James is in his third year sharemilking on a family farm which stretches back decades. While he said it’s difficult to compare year on year given the short time he’s been there, he confirmed he’d need up to 100mm of rain tomake a difference. On the 420ha property – 208 of those being effective hectares – James milks 550 cows and about 90 percent of the herd’s diet is now supplementary feed. “We haven’t had to buy in any more feed than usual, but there’s no doubt that the dry weather is just something we have to be aware of – and plan for.” He’s also in need of whatever rain he does get to fall in a certain way – not just a single, large downpour. “Anything would make a difference of course, but ideally we’d need several, separate, steady periods of rain over a few days.”

Happy 90th for Marie A member of the Cambridge Bridge Club has celebrated her 90th birthday. Marie Wilson was a member when the club expanded from the Lyceum Club into its present premises in Fort Street. She has been club president twice and is a life member. Marie arrived in Cambridge in 1956 with her husband who was a dentist. Now, after playing for over half a century, bridge has become Marie’s main hobby outside of her family.

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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Doing it by the book By Jeremy Smith

In an age where it seems increased technology use is writing a new chapter on the way people collect and share information, figures released to Cambridge News last week make interesting reading. Those figures show the number of physical book and e-resource issues at Waipa’s two libraries – Cambridge and Te Awamutu – are increasing, there is a surge in popularity of the spaces themselves, and changes in the way they are used. According to Council’s community services manager Sally Sheedy, people now seem to be choosing to use the library spaces as “more of a social community lounge”. Interestingly too, at both of the of the district’s libraries, more books are being issued to children and teenagers than adults – and the trend is growing. The data provided includes books and e-resources, both of which can be issued at the two libraries. Figures provided by Ms Sheedy indicate that during the 2018/19 calendar year, there were just under half-a-million issues in the district - 490,271 to be exact. That number is made up of 302,972 in Cambridge and 183,848 in Te Awamutu. Across both libraries there were also 3451 e-resources. In Cambridge, children’s and teen issues make up 55 percent of the library’s total issues and 48 percent of issues in Te Awamutu. In comparison, adult issues make up 41 percent of the Cambridge library’s total issues and 47 percent of issues in Te Awamutu. The remaining percentage is made up of non-book issues. A “slight increase” is projected in 2019/20, Sheedy said. “While issues remain steady with slight

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increases each year, it is really interesting that the makeup of the issues is changing,” Sheedy said. In terms of how the libraries are being utilised, a newer trend is the wide range of community initiatives and programmes at both locations – and community attendance of those is on the up. Almost 10,000 people attended such programmes in 2018/19 – 1000 more than the previous year. These community programmes include everything from toddler time, wriggle and rhyme, maker space and book releases. Heritage Month in February includes workshops, talks, walks through both towns with local historians and more. “There are many other events of interest to a diverse community,” Miss Sheedy said. As of last month, the district’s two libraries had a combined collection of 173,449 items 169,952 physical items, 3247 e-Books and 250 e-Audiobooks.

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The prices in this schedule are used to invoice electricity retailers for the delivery of electricity on our electricity network. Electricity retailers determine how to allocate this cost together with energy, metering and other retail costs when setting the retail prices that appear in your power account. NEW PRICES RESIDENTIAL

Code D

All Inclusive *

WA01

6,480

9.07

6.70

2.37

9.07

Uncontrolled (on 24 hours/day)

WA02

15,390

10.10

7.50

2.60

10.10

Controlled #

WA03

8,900

2.13

1.76

0.37

2.13

Night only – (on 8 hours/day)

WA05

425

1.45

1.08

0.37

1.45

Daily Fixed Price

WARF

19,950

15.00c/d

RESIDENTIAL ADVANCED Advanced Uncontrolled ^

Total Est. No. Customers

1 April 2019 Cents/unit

Distribution

Transmission

Cents/unit Total

15.00c/d

Peak

WA14

1,350

14.95

11.28

3.67

14.95

Off Peak

WA17

1,350

1.45

1.08

0.37

1.45

Shoulder

WA18

1,350

9.55

7.53

2.02

9.55

Controlled #

WA03

340

2.13

1.76

0.37

2.13

Night only – (on 8 hours/day)

WA05

1.45

1.08

0.37

1.45

Generation export

WADG

400

0.10

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WAAI14 WAAI17

0 0

13.92 1.45

10.48 1.08

3.44 0.37

13.92 1.45

Shoulder (All Inclusive) *

WAAI18

8.52

6.73

1.79

8.52

Builders Temporary

WABT

11.35

Daily Fixed Price

WARF

980

15.00c/d

8.67 15.00c/d

2.68

11.35

15.00c/d

Advanced Uncontrolled ^ GENERAL Uncontrolled (on 24 hours/day) Controlled # Night only – (on 8 hours/day) Daily Fixed Price (Standard)

N WA22 WA23 WA25 WAGF

4,890 1,080 70 4,930

10.10 2.13 1.45 30.00c/d

7.50 1.76 1.08 30.00c/d

2.60 0.37 0.37 -

10.10 2.13 1.45 30.00c/d

11.28 1.08 7.53 1.76 0.10 8.67 6.78 30.00c/d

3.67 0.37 2.02 0.37 2.68 2.32 -

14.95 1.45 9.55 2.13 0.10 11.35 9.10 30.00c/d

GENERAL ADVANCED Advanced Uncontrolled ^ Peak Off Peak Shoulder Controlled # Generation export Builders Temporary Street lights Daily Fixed Price (Standard)

GA WA34 WA37 WA38 WA23 WADG WABT WA32 WAGF

180 180 180 10 15 0 15 180

14.95 1.45 9.55 2.13 0.10 11.35 9.10 30.00c/d

UNMETERED SUPPLY Daily Fixed Price

U WAUM

120

107.00c/d

400V CAPACITY CONTRACT

Code L

Total Est. No. Customers

All customers on Time-of-Use meter (HHR metering). Minimum price for 70kVA WAKV Each additional kVA of capacity

WAKV

NEW PRICES 1 April 2019 Cents/unit

Distribution

Advanced Hours Peak (07:00 – 10:00 and 16:00 – 21:00) Off Peak Shoulder

(23:00 – 07:00) (10:00 – 16:00 and 21:00 – 23:00)

Cents/unit Total

$469.70 per mth

$328.30

$141.40

$469.70 per mth

$6.71 per mth

$4.69

$2.22

$6.71 per mth

Unit prices Advanced Uncontrolled ^ Peak

WA54

6.26

4.19

2.02

6.21

Off Peak

WA57

1.45

1.08

0.37

1.45

WA58

4.34

3.12

1.19

4.31

2.13

1.76

0.37

2.13

0.10

Shoulder Controlled # Generation export

WA53 WADG

0.10

Capacity prices are reset automatically in any month where the actual demand exceeds the total capacity invoiced in the previous month. The minimum capacity of 70kVA is applied to 400V and 11kV capacity prices. No reduction in kVA charges will occur for a full 12 month period. Reductions in total capacity will need to be 10% or 10kVA whichever is the smaller. This tariff is designed to cater for seasonal loads and allows for the maximum capacity to be reduced following a permanent reduction in the load when demonstrated by 12 months of continuous consumption at reduced levels 11KV CONTRACT Peak

5.62

3.58

2.22

5.80

Off Peak

1.45

1.08

1.45

3.95

2.76

0.37

$44.00

$45.00

$7.52 $10.74 55.50

$5.08 $7.52 56.50

Shoulder Service charge ($/mth) Demand price ($/kVA/mth) Excess demand price ($/kVA/mth) Transformer rental (c/kVA/mth) POSTED DISCOUNT Discount for tariff WA01 Discount for tariff WA02 and WA22 Discount for tariff WA03 and WA23 Discount for tariff WA05 and WA25 Discount for tariff WA14 and WA34 Discount for tariff WA17 and WA37 Discount for tariff WA18 and WA38 Discount for tariff WA53 Discount for tariff WA54 Discount for tariff WA57 Discount for tariff WA58 Discount for tariff WAAI14 Discount for tariff WAAI17 Discount for tariff WAAI18

WA81 WA82 WA83 WA85 WA74 WA77 WA78 WA93 WA94 WA97 WA98 WAAI74 WAAI77 WAAI78

(1.44) (1.61) (0.38) (0.22) (2.44) (0.22) (1.63) (0.38) (0.90) (0.22) (0.67) (2.26) (0.22) (1.46)

The posted discounts will be credited 6 monthly in arrears to all consumers (defined to be an ICP). The posted discount will not be applied to ICP’s that are disconnected, at a vacant address or use unmetered load. Additional information regarding a particular discount distribution will be published on our website at the time.

NOTES * Closed contracts – no new contracts entered Into. # No maximum hours of control. ^ Available only where Advanced Metering is installed. All customers with Time-of-Use meter (HHR metering) must be on an Advanced Uncontrolled price plan. All customers with Time-of-Use meter (HHR metering) with a maximum demand of 70kVA or higher must be on a capacity contract

Transmission

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1.30 $2.44 $3.22 -

4.06 $45.00 $7.52 $10.74 56.50

(1.44) (1.61) (0.38) (0.22) (2.44) (0.22) (1.63) (0.38) (0.90) (0.22) (0.67) (2.26) (0.22) (1.46)

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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2020

He tangata, he tangata, he tangata By Waipā deputy mayor Liz Stolwyk

hasn’t rained but I hear a few drops may be on their way. Cambridge has only very recently reached Water Alert Level one, meaning sprinklers between 6 – 8am and 6 - 8 pm, and handheld hosing anytime. However the rest of our district has not had that same luxury. Te Awamutu, Ōhaupō and Pirongia have a complete ban on outdoor water use. Our message is always to conserve water as much as possible, particularly during these hot and dry conditions. Remember, if you receive a higher than usual water meter reading please get in touch with Council, because you may have a leak. This week we also receive our quarterly water report in Council, which makes for some interesting reading. Pop onto the Council website to read more. Another report you may find interesting is a proposed art and lighting feature using five metal poles for the new roundabout on Hanlin Road (by the Avantidrome). I can hear some of you now saying ‘what a waste of money’. However, I do believe that another thing that sets Cambridge apart is the set of standards our forefathers held onto when designing our town,

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and that’s something we continue to hold onto with new builds. This week I will be representing the mayor at the Rangiaowhia commemorations in Te Awamutu. I have always had a genuine interest in local history and this story is very compelling. We have unique and very interesting stories in our district and I highly recommend you watch some of the videos on the Te Ara Wai Journeys website at www.tearawai.nz. Better yet, take the mobile tour at one of the six locations and listen to the stories while you’re out and about. I’m keen to hear your thoughts on these stories and any feedback is very welcome. I will pop by the next Lions market day in March between 10am-11am, hope to see you then.

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In my last column I said I was feeling a lot better about the future of the planet because economics will take care of the tough decisions, and I believe that is true. Greener solutions to problems will be adopted not only because they are the right thing to do, but also because it makes economic sense. Along the way though, it behoves mankind to act responsibly, and do what we can for our ailing planet. But whilst there are plenty of people making great strides towards a sustainable future others are being selfish and reckless. On the plus side: BP's new boss has announced plans to reinvent the company, and a grand ambition to be net zero carbon by 2050. That would be quite something. A small domestic Canadian Airline is moving towards electrifying their entire fleet of small passenger seaplanes, and the roof of their terminal building is a 0.4ha green space with 50 solar panels and four beehives. On the negative side: There's the idiot-in-chief, no need to mention his name, rolling back environmental protections as fast as he can pick up a new pen to scrawl his clearly narcissistic over-sized signature - in an attempt to make his chaotic administration look better in the short term to his voters who can't see past the next rally, thus

ensuring, in his garbled mind, his Peter Matthews own future. And another man with a rather large ego, Elton John, took his private jet from NZ to the US and back for a one-off performance. Is he really that important? Even if he does pay for carbon offsets - in the new reality - it seems a bit much. How about the French ski resort in the Pyrenees flying in 50 tonnes of snow by helicopter because they didn't have enough? That is surely one of the maddest things to have happened in recent years. With sea levels now rising at 3mm per year and accelerating, some coastal communities in England are seriously trying to decide whether to keep building higher and higher sea defences - or just up sticks and move inland. And not just in England - this is happening the world over. I reckon the good news is that ultimately, we are going to be OK. Unfortunately, it looks as though the mad people, the deniers, the idiots, and the apathetic will ensure that it gets worse before it gets better.

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It was great to see many of you at the recent Lions market day and thank you for sharing your views on what we can do to make Cambridge even better. I have my lists and will share as we get some of these ticked off. I’ve always known that what makes Cambridge special is its people, especially those who are willing to give their time and energy to ‘give something back’. I’d like to make a special mention to Dennis Lloyd who recently featured in this paper and for whom a teddy bear’s picnic was held at Leamington Domain. It is men like this who are such great role models for our younger folk. Thanks must also go to Mel at Absolute Coffee for making such a wonderful cake. We are also lucky in Cambridge to have a variety of very active service groups ranging from the Lions and Rotary clubs, to Salvation Army, Jumble Around and Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade to name a few. I was concerned to hear that some of these groups are not offered recycling bins for the generous work they do, so I do plan to advocate for some local non-profit groups to receive bins – it’s on my list. As I write this it still

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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Celebrating cultures Top awards Cambridge Resthaven marked Valentine’s Day with a celebration of cultural diversity. Staff and residents came together for a couple of hours of song, dance and food that celebrated the rich diversity of staff members, including those from Nepal, India, the Philippines, England and New Zealand.

Cambridge-based Narelle Huggins, seen here in her studio, will become the first artist to exhibit in Deciduus Gallery’s new studio in Tirau. Some of the Resthaven staff members before the start of the show – they are Maria Acosta, Carmille Tumambing, Unnati Shrestha, Daisy Lindsey and Prerana Thapa.

Swaying through their number are Kaute Nooti, Taoia Tawerio, Karanga Tion, Beua Tamoro and Bineta Erena.

Cambridge-based artist Narelle Huggins will present the first show to be held at Deciduus Gallery’s new premises at 23 Main Rd in Tirau. The solo show, entitled Stylized Flora and featuring a collection of 10 original still life paintings, will open next Saturday, February 29 and run until March 31. Deciduus Gallery, run by artist and onetime Cambridge resident Santie Cronje, has already moved into its new premises. Santie said the building, which is in central Tirau, was once occupied by the Old Christmas Heirloom Shop. “We are beyond thrilled to be in it. Narelle Huggins will be our first show in the new gallery.” Australian-born Narelle’s works draw inspiration from mid-20th Century design and the artist’s collection of heirloom pieces and pre-loved items sourced from second-hand shops to decorate her family’s 1970 home on the outskirts of Cambridge.

Mid-20th Century changes in art and design influenced many everyday objects, including many household items regarded as collectable today. Each painting depicts real flowers and plants in semi-realist, abstract settings, with focal planes that are slightly flattened and the objects largely viewed square on, blending into the patterns on tablecloths, curtains and other items used. Narelle said of her art: “I enjoy the layering of colour and pattern that these [pre-loved] items provide, and in turn contrast the abstracted floral patterns with that of actual plants. I hope these ‘small painting windows’ provide the colour and pattern that can complement the often more neutral and streamlined palettes and lines of today’s contemporary homes. “It is my intention that like the collections in the paintings, the paintings themselves are best seen as part of a home.”

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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2020

‘On yer bike’ says new group By Sophie Iremonger

A new cycling option will open to the public next month in Waipā. The Sport Waikato initiative for a new Cambridge social cycling group has seen general practitioner Rick Bosacker, also a graduate of the Cycling NZ Ride Leader programme, volunteer to head up the group.

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It will meet for the first time on March 6 at 10am outside Absolute Coffee House, and each Friday thereafter through to March 27. The intention is for the community to continue the social group at their own leisure. “The idea is for us to do it over a four week period where people can get involved without a long term commitment, and from there we hope people will enjoy it, word will spread and a little social group will get going and hopefully keep going,” said Rebecca Foy, Waipā District Coordinator for Sport Waikato. Foy said after several requests from the public about how they could join a cycling group, she decided the time had come to form one, particularly after a highly successful one had started in Te Awamutu. “We’d like to be able to offer a nice, social cycling group where people can just chat and enjoy friendship – it’s a real community focus. Hopefully that’s what will come out of it. And if it takes a little longer than four weeks we’ll keep going. “It’s also an opportunity for people that maybe used to bike, but perhaps got busy with a working life, and now maybe have more time to get back on a bike. It’s open to any age and any kind of bike. “It’s a great way to start biking and increase your fitness, and enjoy some of the beautiful cycle ways around Cambridge. This is the centre of cycling after all.” Rick Bosacker hoped he could encourage people to get on their bikes and use them more often as a means of transport – increasing both their health and wellbeing. “I’m a big biking advocate, not just for health reasons but also for mental and social health and being a part of your

community. When you live and work in the same town you can do everything on a bike – and if you do, then you don’t have to feel so bad about spending your working day sitting down. “It means you buy locally, you interact with people locally, you become more part of a community. You’re not just flying down the road in a car, you stop and see people, you see their faces, say hello. For your own wellbeing getting on a bike is wonderful.” The free weekly event will also see Cambridge’s new cycling-Police – officers who now patrol the streets on bikes – join in for a few sessions to update riders on cycling laws and safety. Those interested are encouraged to bring their bike, helmet, sunscreen and a drink bottle. Registration can be made on the day, or by emailing waipa@sportwaikato.org.nz or calling 027 475 7747.

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Teen wins archery title Ben Trim won the men’s division of the Archery NZ National Target Championship over the weekend, just three and a half years after the teenager first picked up a bow. Competing with the Lakeview Archers team – an archery club based in Horahora – the 17-year-old took part in the junior men’s compound division and won, then competed against the senior men in a combineddivision match play event. After a series of 15-arrow knockout rounds, he faced Fijian archer Fred Leota in the final and won 144-142. “It was really nerve-wracking shooting in the finals,” said Ben. “I really had to concentrate on working through my shot routine and trying to ignore the crowds that were watching.”

It caps off a busy three years of archery for Ben, who helped to bring home bronze, silver and gold with New Zealand at the 2018 and 2019 Trans-Tasman competitions, and matched two world records at the 2019 International Field Archery World Indoors Champs where he won his division. Another teenage member of the Lakeview Archers club, Levi Wesford, 14, competed at the national competition against archers six years his senior, and won gold in the junior men’s division. Levi has also been doing archery less than four years, and in that time has represented New Zealand twice, winning three gold medals and a bronze at the recent TransTasman competition. He also matched a world record at the 2019 World Indoors

competition and has won several national titles. Kelsey Mills, another teenage member of the Lakeview Archers team which competed at the national champs, won silver in the

cadet compound male division. Kelsey and Ben will compete at the 2020 Oceania Youth Championships in Fiji in April 2020.

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Trike trio Heather Brand, Joseph Leet and Aaron Ure completed the half marathon challenge.

All around the Waikato last weekend were some amazing opportunities to watch and participate in sport. One of those opportunities was to ride the Huntly section of the expressway. Over 1700 entries from all over the district and further away registered to be part of the half marathon event. With multiple distances to choose from, three Achilles athletes from Cambridge decided to tackle the 21-kilometre 110-meter climb of the Half Marathon. Heather Brand 70, Joseph Leet 25, and Aaron Ure 50 - who all have a history

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The New Zealand men’s kayak squad head into the K2 Olympic Trials this weekend on a good note after dominant performances at the weekend’s national champs at Karapiro. The team, which lives and trains in Cambridge, saw rising talent Zach Ferkins execute the finest paddle of his burgeoning career. He secured the open men’s K1 1000m crown with a personal best time of 3m38.31s. He was followed by his fellow squad members in a podium finish, with Ben Duffy on 3:44.83 and Hamish Legarth at 3:45.87. Less than an hour later, Duffy and Legarth claimed victory in the open men’s K2 1000m final with a time of 3m29.51s, followed by Ashton Reiser and Fred Teear in 3:34.34. Legarth was satisfied winning bronze in the K1 1000m and delighted to bank gold in the K2 1000m alongside Duffy. “It is definitely good to win a gold medal around my neck. Leading up the trials (this weekend) we’ve done a lot of work together and we’ve been going well. It felt good out there today, and it works so well because we’ve been using the skills we learned together in the K4 boat.” Ashton Reiser, who finished the day with two titles in the K1 200 and K1 500, was rapt with the result after having double forearm surgery exactly six months to the day prior. “So I am very surprised and stoked,” he said. “I was really happy with all my racing.” Heading into this weekend’s competition, he said the Ben Duffy placed second in the open men’s K1 1000m final and K2 1000m team’s six athletes competing in the Olympic qualifier final. Photo – Vera Bucsu. hoped to at least qualify their K2 1000 boat.

Roads were closed in some parts of Cambridge on the weekend as riders in their hundreds rode and raced in the RIDE NZ Cycle Classic and the Elite and U23 Road Cycling Champs. The action got underway in Tamahere on Thursday where riders across three grades got the chance to race in the Cycling Festival’s Runway Criterium at Hamilton Airport. Elite racing was underway the next day on Peake Rd, where defending champion and Cambridge resident Hamish Bond reclaimed the national elite men’s time trial title, and Auckland triathlete Teresa Adam won the women’s title. Elite racing returned on Sunday where St Peter’s grad Finn Fisher-Black made it a double win for the weekend, winning the under-23 men’s road race after winning the under-23 time trial with a minute to spare on Friday. His sister Niamh made it a triple win for the family finishing first in the women’s under-23 road race. Saturday saw Cycling Festival-fun take place in locations around Cambridge with the Party in the Park at Victoria Square followed by the Big Bike Film Night. Festival racing saw serious riders from Cambridge and nationwide race over 100km in the Gran Fondo, and first-time riders race 15km in the Corto Fondo.

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Opponent see red as Blue win Bowls in business A team of Cambridge-based players took out the 10th annual Cambridge Sevens (men’s) tournament after beating past winners Whakatane Town 2-1 in a thrilling final. The home side, containing members of Cambridge FC senior teams, turned out as The Blues – dress in red - as 14 teams from Auckland, the Bay of Plenty and Waikato took part in the 7-a-side format of the game in which there were no offsides to encourage attacking football. The Blues started the day with a 1-1 draw against Te Awamatu B but then progessed from their group stage to reach the final, their sixth game of a hot and sunny day. Beaten semi-finalists were Somali Stars, from Hamilton, and Ngongotaha. Cambridge team the Blues won the annual seven aside tournament last weekend.

The annual Cambridge Business House Bowls tournament is now under way at the Cambridge Bowling Club on Thornton Road with 28 teams and 84 players registered. The weekly competition will continue through to March 3. “Many players are trying the sport for the first time and with the emphasis on fun, the greens buzz with the sound of laughter and camaraderie,” said club member Margaret Stott. Games start at 6pm and there are two 40-minute matches between teams of three. After the final game, the players line up for a corner-to-corner contest. “This takes some skill, as the jack is placed at the far corner of the rink and each bowl needs to be rolled with a strong swing and pinpoint accuracy.” First time bowler Bev Gower won the challenge last week. Team names include “Straight Off the Couch”, “Desperate Housewives”, “Dutch Courage”, “Summer Winers” and “Nothing But Drive Shots”.

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Jessica’s saddling up for NZ

A Cambridge teenager will represent New Zealand after medal-winning performances at the American Quarter Horse Trans-Tasman Champs. Jessica Hale, 18, won bronze in the hunter under saddle division and bronze in versatility at the late-2019 event in Taupo, where selectors attended in search of riders for the six-person national team. After catching their eye Jessica has been named in the team and will travel to Germany and The Netherlands in July for the two-part American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup. “I’m most looking forward to experiencing other horses from different countries,” she said Quarter horse competitions see riders compete in a showing-type fashion across divisions including showmanship, horsemanship, reigning, ranching and trail riding – the horses pull off intricate stunts led by a precise and confident rider. Jessica’s favourite part, she said, is reigning. “Like sliding stops, large fast circles, small circles”. The sport is growing in Australasia, with the New Zealand nationals attracting 70 to 90 youth riders each year. “It’s growing in popularity, we’re getting a lot of youth starting to come into it,” said Jessica’s mum Leeza Newton, who also competed in the sport. Following in her mum’s footsteps, Jessica has a natural flair for it coming from two “horsey” parents. “She’s been riding since she was two and competing since she was five,” said mum Leeza. Three years ago she topped the country as the High Point Junior Youth winner and High Point National Youth rider at the national championships. She is the only Waikato rider in the New Zealand team – the others are from the South Island and Taranaki. Now home from a week at the Karaka National Yearling Sales working for Brighthill Farm, Jessica is training with her horse Toby. At the world champs the New Zealand team will have a local set of horses to work with. The team will arrive in The Netherlands two weeks ahead of the competition, which runs from July 2–12. They will compete against over 180 young riders from 19 countries in front of a 400-strong crowd.

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Win a tonic for owners Saudi challenge for Allpress Three-year-old filly Lenize has a large at Cambridge Raceway by Mike Berger and group of owners, but no one was more went on to win eight races before retiring to thrilled than Palmerston North-based the broodmare paddock. Marian McMurry when While Donnelly is looking watching her win on debut ‘She is that laid back she forward to Lenize’s future, at Manawatu Raceway on she is also looking forward won’t get out of her own to the return of Listed Sires’ Thursday night. way’ – Ana Donnelly Stakes Sophomore Classic “It was a good win,” Cambridge Raceway-based (1980m) placegetter Double trainer Arna Donnelly said. “Lenize is Rocket. owned by Kevin and Dianne Madgwick, but The four-year-old entire has won two of we have got a big syndicate of people in her. his last three starts, finishing runner-up last “One of the syndicate members, Marian start, and Donnelly has some big targets inMcMurray, was there on Thursday night mind in the coming months. with her son, Shaun, who had throat cancer. “Double Rocket has just had 10 days off They got a real kick out of it, so that was and he is back in work now,” she said. “We really cool. are aiming him for the Messenger (Gr.1, “She used to own The Gateway Motel 2700m) and Taylor Mile (Gr.1, 1609m).” – where we all used to stay, but she just sold Cambridge Raceway that. “She has been through a rough patch, so it was pretty cool to take the horse down there so she didn’t have to travel and she could watch her go.” Donnelly was pleased with the daughter of Bettor’s Delight heading into Thursday, with the filly placing in her two workouts earlier this month. “She has been trialling up quite nice, I have got a bit if time for her,” Donnelly said. “She doesn’t do anything extra that she doesn’t have to in her trials and work, and probably showed that on Thursday night as well. “She is that laid back she won’t get out of her own way, but when they come at her and she gets going she is not the worst. Hopefully the penny will drop soon and she will be away. “She is very well bred and her Mum was a really lovely horse, so fingers-crossed she can be as good as her.” Her Dam, Suidelike Meisie, was trained Ana Donnelly

There will be a touch of New Zealand flavour in Saudi Arabia ahead of next month’s US$20million Saudi Cup, the world’s newly established richest horse race. Last season’s New Zealand Premiershipwinning jockey Lisa Allpress has been invited to compete in the inaugural Kingdom Day Jockey Challenge. While she is looking forward to the new experience, it won’t be the first time she has represented her country internationally. “I was lucky enough when I was an apprentice to go to Macau to represent New Zealand,” Allpress said. “I would have been 23 and I loved it. I had a second-placing in Macau, it was my first time riding on the dirt, it was great.” Allpress will once again be met by the dirt surface in Saudi Arabia and while there is no dirt racing in New Zealand, she said she has become familiar with the surface from several other international forays. “This will be my third time at a major international competition, I am really looking forward to it,” she said. “Riding against world-class jockeys is something that everyone aspires to do, so you have just got to go there and enjoy it.” The competition will be made up of 14 international jockeys, seven from either sex, and Allpress said she is looking forward to competing against some of the biggest names in thoroughbred racing. “I have ridden with a few of these jockeys before in Japan, but also at Ascot when I competed in the Shergar Cup, which is another really prestigious international jockey competition. “Frankie Dettori is heading up the men’s team, he has been my idol since I first started. I know there are some pretty famous jockeys in there like Mike Smith from America, Yutaka Take from Japan, and James Doyle.

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They are very good jockeys. Sophie Doyle is heading up the female jockeys. “We are all going to be foreign jockeys competing, so we will all bring something different to the competition.” While looking forward to the experience, Allpress admitted to feeling slightly nervous heading to the conservative nation, but is happy that she will have her husband by her side. “Karl is coming with me, that will be nice,” she said. “It would be a pretty lonely place I would imagine to go by yourself, especially as a female because it is a male dominated country, Saudi Arabia, and I know there are a few rules to abide by. “I am a bit nervous about what I am going to wear. They will be sending out some details and guidelines about what to wear. I definitely won’t be parading around in my bikini anyway.” Allpress said she would likely head to Saudi Arabia after Group One racing at Otaki on Saturday and return to the same venue to ride 10 days later.

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Sick of selling raffle tickets and chocolate bars to raise money for your school or community group? Cambridge honey producers Terry and Lynley Anderson have a sweet solution. The couple, who own Bruntwood Rd honey company Tui Bees, have come up with an ingenious marketing idea that will see 20 per cent of their honey sales donated to schools, pre-schools, churches and sports clubs. “Those wanting to get the donation just need to register with us and their names will go into the drop-down box at our online checkout,” Lynley said. “The customer chooses who they want to donate to and that money will accrue, and at the end of the month the chosen recipient will get a direct credit into their bank account. It’s a hands-off fundraiser.” Each sale will generate between $2.59 and $6.39 for the nominated school or organisation. Lynley said she and her husband Terry, who has taught Sunday school at Raleigh Street Christian Centre for more than 20 years, loved to help others. “Giving to others is a joy, honestly,” she said. “If you give something away – even out of your own lack – there’s a feeling that goes with it that just can’t be surpassed. And at the moment honey sales are down for all beekeepers around the country, so we needed to come up with something that would benefit our sales as well as other people.” Lynley and Terry started Tui Bees 15 years ago when Terry, who has lived in Cambridge all his life, gave up his career as a nurseryman to become an apiarist, hoping his existing bee allergy wouldn’t hinder his new vocation. “He used to swell up for a couple of days whenever he got a sting, so he bought his first 58 hives hoping it would get better and not worse,” Lynley said. “Luckily it got better.” The couple now has 650 hives stationed “in hidden spots around the Waikato where the wildflowers and native bush are pure and untouched” and produce manuka honey and a manuka/kanuka blend. To sign up for the new fundraiser call Lynley on (07) 827 5540 or email info@tuibees.co.nz.

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Leaving the farm gate open Westgate Farm, at Orakau – near Kihikihi – and Kaike Farm at Waikaretu will be among farms opening gates to the public next month as part of a national initiative. “Open Farms” is designed as a platform to “reconnect Kiwis through food and farming” organisers say. The March 1 event is centred on a nation-wide open farm day event, which give non-rural people an opportunity to look at life on the farm – and even

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Rural community still pessimistic Farmers are feeling slightly more positive than they were six months ago but few think general economic conditions will improve this year. The information comes from the Federated Farmers Mid-Season Farm Confidence Survey shows. “Higher commodity prices are boosting farm incomes and there has been a slight rise in profitability expectations over the next 12 months. However, concern about regulation and compliance costs is unabated since our July survey,” Feds economics and commerce spokesperson Andrew Hoggard said.

Nearly 1500 farmers responded to the January survey conducted by Research First, and just on 46% expected economic conditions to worsen over the next 12 months. That’s a five percentage point decrease on the July survey finding and the first positive change in forward-looking expectations since that benchmark peaked in July 2017. There was no change in the very small proportion of farmers who expected conditions to improve (4%). Just over 46% expected no change in economic conditions (up five percentage points). “That negative sentiment, albeit slightly improved, is consistent

with the findings of other recent business confidence surveys,” Hoggard said. Dairy farmers are the least pessimistic about economic conditions ahead but are still in negative territory, while arable farmers are the most pessimistic. Compared to July last year, the proportion of farmers expecting their profitability to improve is up three points to 24%, and those expecting it to worsen is down 4 points to 21%. “There’s a bit of buoyancy over sustained strong commodity prices generally and there’s a noticeable 9-point increase in the number of farmers who expect to

reduce their debt over the next 12 months – no doubt in part due to the squeeze coming from banks,” Andrew said. The survey showed arable farmers had the highest proportion making a loss and the lowest proportion making a profit. These cropping farmers were by far the most pessimistic about profitability for the rest of 2020. The January survey showed regulation and compliance costs, especially in the environmental space which will likely impact farm production and the cost of doing business, remains the single greatest concern for farmers. Just over 20% of respondents

selected it as their No. 1 concern. Climate change policy and the ETS came in as the second greatest concern (17%) and in third place was a new worry – freshwater policy (11%). “Everyone in the agricultural sector is wondering where the government is going to go with its final decisions on standards for protecting waterways. “We’ve voiced our concerns loud and strong that if the initial impractical proposals floated last year are not tempered with a more targeted and practical approach, pastoral farming will become uneconomic in some area,” Hoggard said.

Feds call for time on RMA change Federated Farmers wants the Environment Select Committee to ditch the RMA Amendment Bill and wait for the related concurrent processes on its work programme to play out. Feds environment spokesperson Chris Allen told the committee the bill pre-empted and jeopardised the comprehensive review of the Resource Management Act. It also puts the cart before the horse on the Essential Freshwater proposals, which sought feedback from the public on some of the same matters as in the bill, he said. “Federated Farmers was very concerned to note that while the government was consulting on these exact proposals as part of the Essential Freshwater ‘Discussion Document’ process, it was concurrently

drafting its answers into the bill - prior to assessing and addressing feedback and concerns raised in the more than 17,500 submissions received,” he said. “The bill is fundamentally at odds with its overarching objective, which is ‘to reduce complexity, increase certainty, restore public participation opportunities and improve the Act’s processes’.” Answering a question from select committee chair Duncan Webb, Allen said there was nothing wrong with councils being able to call in the Environmental Protection Agency to help with enforcement and/or prosecution issues. But the way the Bill was written seemed to allow the agency to step in uninvited, override local processes and assume full and total powers, including enforcement.

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Alex and Alex enjoy Young Farmer success A Waipā duo has won the Waikato Bay of Plenty FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year title. 15 year old year 11 students, Alex Fitzgerald and Alex West won the contest held at Saint Pauls Collegiate. The pair attend Te Awamutu College. In second place were Luke Farrell and Fergus Casey from Putaruru College. The competition for students in high school Teen Ag Clubs ran alongside the Waikato Bay of Plenty FMG Young Farmer of the Year Regional Final. Both teams have been invited to compete at the Grand Final in Christchurch

Alex West, left, and Alex Fitzgerald with FMG Rep Todd Permberton.

Fire warning for farmers Federated Farmers is urging rural resident to take precautions to try to ensure work activities don’t spark a vegetation blaze. One risk that may be overlooked is clumps of cowpat or similar material sticking to the exhausts of quad bikes and other vehicles, Feds Hawke’s Bay President Jim Galloway says. “It sticks on there, dries, heats and starts smouldering. If that falls into dry grass it can set off flames.” His region has experienced rural fires at Tikokino, Clarkson’s Hill and off Moteo Pa Rd.

“It’s thought two of the fires were caused by the blades of a mower striking stone, wire or something else hard and causing a spark. In the current conditions, farmers and others should think very carefully about whether it’s safe to do mowing or topping or any other activity that could cause sparks,” Jim said. Another risk to look out for is that power lines are sagging in the heat and may touch tree tops underneath. The wind causing powerline “clapping” (touching) is another factor.

“We’re just asking farmers and others in the community to be vigilant and to take a precautionary approach,” Galloway said. “It’s sound practice to carry a fire extinguisher on farm vehicles. That could end up being the difference between a patch of smouldering grass and a major event. “If you’ve got a vehicle that carries spray equipment and the tank is not is use, it’s a good idea to fill it with water and park it in an accessible place so you’ve got a means of putting out small fires.”

in July. Fitzgerald and West said they were shocked by the win and are pumped to be heading to Christchurch. “I’ve always wanted to go down south, now I’ve got an excuse to,” West said. “It was pretty challenging, especially the quiz that was pretty hard.” It was the second time competing for the duo, who were second in the Waikato Bay of Plenty in 2018 and 12th overall at the Grand Final. Fitzgerald was also awarded overall Competitor of the Year in the 2018 Young Farmer of the Year contest. Competing this year, the pair used their different

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IN MEMORIAM

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2020

FUNERAL SERVICES

FREE

PUBLIC NOTICES

FREE trampoline. Phone 027 2177 960.

GARAGE SALE SAT 22ND FEB starts 8am to 1pm at 136 Maungakawa Road. Broad range of household goods, some free items, soft furnishing, clothes, toys and books. Italian fashion jewellery – end of wholesalers lines at well below cost. Details on Neighbourly website. FURNITURE, rugs, pictures, bric-a-brac, books, records. Saturday, 29th February, 9-12am, 101 Arnold Street Leamington.

BENNISON, Audrey Mary – It’s been six years and you are still greatly missed. We love you Mum – Tom, Craig, and Daryl.

Family Notices • Death Notices • In Memoriam • Acknowledgements Call Janine 07 827 0005 or email

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LOCAL GARDENING ROUND FOR SALE

Cambridge area. Making $400 to $500 per week. Hourly rate $40 per hour. Lovely clients, good payers. Some small tools to go with the round. Suitable for plant knowledgeable person. Price by negotiation. Call Catherine on 027 350 4116.

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CHURCH NOTICES

Notice of AGM

CAMBRIDGE MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB INC 2nd March, 7.00pm Pope Terrace Club Rooms AGENDA: Minutes previous AGM Correspondence Financials President’s Report Elections General Business

PUBLIC NOTICES

BRING AND BUY SALE – a one night event at the Hamilton Anglers Club, Grantham Street on Monday 24th at 7.30pm. Fishing tackle, fly tying bits and pieces, books, etc. for sale – bargains galore. Derek 0212897070

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The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Resthaven Foundation Trust will be held on Monday 9th March @ 2pm in the Quiet Room, Cambridge Resthaven, 6 Vogel Street

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Please phone Karen Mobile: 0275476246

Notice is hereby given under Clause 19 of the Club Rules for a Special General Meeting to discuss a proposal for change of Uniform. Meeting be held on Thursday March 5, 2020 at 7.15pm at the Cambridge Athletic and Harrier Clubrooms, Vogel Street, Cambridge. M Fisher Acting Secretary

START your family history with “Introduction to Family History Research”, course presented by Cambridge Genealogy Branch NZSG. At Health & Community Centre, Taylor St, Cambridge. Saturday 29 February, 10am. Fee: $10 non-members, $5 members. Enquiries and to book please ph Nancy on 8277359, 0212323159

PUBLIC NOTICES Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

PUBLIC NOTICE Of an application for the renewal and variation to conditions on Club Licence

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Hautapu Sports & Recreation Club Inc has made application to the District Licensing Committee for the renewal and variation of hours of a Club Licence in respect of the premises situated at Victoria Street, Cambridge known as the Hautapu Sports & Recreation Club Incorporated. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is a sports club. The days on which and the hours during which liquor is (or intended to be) sold under the licence are: Monday to Thursday and Sunday 12.00 noon until 10.30pm. Friday and Saturday 12 noon until 12.00 midnight. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Waipa District Council, District Licensing Committee, Bank Street, Te Awamutu/Wilson Street Cambridge. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Waipa District Council, Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu 3840. No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 102(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the first publication of this notice.

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AUDITION NOTICE THE PINK HAMMER –

Four women, a handful of tools and a whole lot of trouble by Michele Amas Directed by Chrissy Hodkinson SEASON: June 13-27, 2020 Roles – ages are approximate Annabel - 40’s - 50’s. A counsellor in private practice who runs the Dickens Book Club. Former active feminist. Louise - 50’s. A nurse now caring for her parents at home. Dark shadows in her life; easily spooked. Helen - late 50’s - 60. Prefers horses. Never married but has two adult sons to different fathers, both of whom were jockeys. Siobhan 30’s. Irish. Lives with her cousin; works at a local vet clinic. Loves Martin, a vet with extraordinary hands, but is married. Woody - 30’s. A carpenter, recently made redundant. Newly separated from Maggie after four years of marriage, Woody knows his tools but thinks empowerment is something you plug into a socket. Saturday 7 March from 1pm and Wednesday 11th March from 7pm at The Gaslight Theatre, 8 Alpha Street, Cambridge For more information or an audition time, please contact: Chrissy at hoddies465@hotmail.com

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Monday 24th February Tom Voyle Lounge, Memorial Park, Cambridge 7.30pm. All Welcome Contact cambridgerefs@gmail.com for further information

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Full time position will also be required to get a school bus licence which we will provide all the necessary training to obtain. Job is cleaning interior, exterior of our bus fleet and driving duties when required on bus run. Cambridge. Also required – school bus drivers. Please phone Vicky or Mike for more information, Phone: 078277363 or email ctlbus@ outlook.com.

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School Caretaker Reception Assistant / Client Services Team Support Who are we Accounted4 (A4) is a successful, forward-thinking Chartered Accountancy firm located in the heart of beautiful Cambridge. At A4, our 32 strong team are 100% focused on our clients and our people. Our vibrant culture is reflected in our team values; authenticity, excellence, innovation, energy and solidarity. What’s the role Due to increased growth we are looking for a confident, well-presented person to join our Client Services Team. They will work Monday to Friday 8.15am to 4.45pm within our office reception area. The person we are looking for will have well-rounded written and verbal communication skills and be technically confident and savvy. They will be required to handle a broad range of administrative tasks, including assisting our Receptionist with phone calls and client appointments. A full drivers licence would be preferred. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right person with the right attitude who wants to ‘work their way up’ while growing their administrative skills and knowledge. What you need • A positive attitude and lots of energy! • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong technical skills including MS Office Word and Excel • Well presented • Client focused • A team player What now If you are interested in applying for this position, and are keen to join our supportive, fun and professional team, we would love to hear from you! Submit your application by visiting our website www. accounted4.co.nz/jobs and completing the online application form, including attaching your CV. Applications close 5pm, Monday 2 March 2020

We are currently seeking a fit and able caretaker to join our team at Cambridge Primary School. This position is 40 hours per week, including school holidays. The caretaker will be responsible for maintaining our school buildings and grounds. Ideally you will have a maintenance or trades background. Duties will include • General maintenance and repairs • Operating the boiler and swimming pool • Moving of equipment and furniture • Building maintenance • Working alongside staff and children In this role you will be Health & Safety conscious, a team player and take pride in your work. You will be required to have a friendly positive relationship with staff and pupils and a willingness to be involved with school activities. Applications close Monday 16h March 2020 The preferred start date for this position is Monday 4th May 2020 A full Job Description is available on request. Please send your cover letter and C.V with 3 references/ referees to Kate Paine Cambridge Primary School Applications applications@cambridgeprimary.co.nz

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REGULAR EVENTS SPORTS/EXERCISE CLUBS Golf Croquet – every Monday 9.30am, Wednesday 5.30pm and Saturday at 1.30pm, at Leamington Croquet Club, Scott St. Info: Pam 823 4412. Cambridge Dance Koru – Fitness class every Monday and Wednesday, 6.30-7.30pm at Leamington Rugby Clubrooms. $10 casual fee or $35 for 5 classes (or $25 for students or Gold Card). Info: Victoria 0272792380. 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. 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 – Summer League – every Tuesday 7pm. $2 for members and $5 for non-members. Info: Tina 027 313 8033. Cambridge Golf Club – Tuesday at Cambridge Golf Club, 112 Tirau Rd. Veterans 9am, Junior Academy 4pm. Details: 827 6381. Matangi Badminton Club – social games every Tuesday from 9.30am at Matangi Hall, Tauwhare Road. Morning tea included. All ages and abilities welcome. Info: Joy 020 4025 8326. Tai Chi at the Cossie Club – every Wednesday 6.30–7.30pm at 88/94 Burns St, Leamington.

Info: 021 077 8727. Tai Chi Academy – Wednesday and Friday, 1–2pm at Trinity St Paul's Church cnr Bryce and Queen St. Info: Bob 827 4814. FREE Ladies squash morning – every Tuesday 10am–12pm at the Leamington Squash Club, 36 Carlyle St. All welcome, please wear non-marking court shoes. Racquets and balls supplied. Info: Gina Lowe 021 029 35904 or leamingtonsquash@outlook.com. Petanque – at Leamington Domain, cnr Scott and Wordsworth St, 1pm every Sunday. All ages, boules available. Info: Stuart 027 3598495 or Jennie 027 4394092. Parkinson’s Movers and Shakers – every Wednesday, 10am at the Leamington Rugby Clubrooms, Carlyle Street, Cambridge. Exercise class for people fighting Parkinson’s disease. Info: Julie 0272966003. Counterpunching Parkinson’s Boxing – every Friday, 10am at the Leamington Rugby Clubrooms, Carlyle Street, Cambridge. Boxing exercise class for people fighting Parkinson’s disease. Info: Julie 0272966003. Cambridge Bowling Club – Bowls every Saturday 9am, Thursday 6pm. Bowls provided. Green fee $3. Bowlers and learners welcome. Info: Graeme 021885424. DANCE CLUBS Old Time and Sequence Dancing – Monday, 1–3.30pm at Senior Citizens Hall, Milicich Pl. Info: May 027 472 6769. Finishes 25 November 2019 and restarts for the new season on the first Monday in March 2020.

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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2020

with Jan Bilton

Snazzy summer schnitzels In the 70s, Wiener schnitzel was a popular meal-in-a-minute — paper-thin veal dipped in seasoned flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs, then quickly fried on each side and served with wedges of lemon and sometimes tartare sauce. It has fallen out of favour but a good Wiener schnitzel is a true delight. The recipe originated in Milan (scaloppine alla Milanese) and was so relished and praised by an Austrian general during the 1857 military campaign in Italy, it was finally claimed by the Austrians as their own. Schnitzel is the German word for ‘cutlet’. The French call them escalopes, the Italians scallopini and the Americans scallops. Whatever the name, schnitzels are a fast fix requiring only 1-2 minutes of pan-frying each side. If overdone, they dry out and become quite tough. The exception to this rule is when they are casseroled as traditional veal or beef olives. Many butchers cut the very lean and thin schnitzels to order because they dry out quickly in the display case. They are often pounded to make them even thinner. Fresh schnitzels should be used within 24 hours of purchase. However, they are ideal freezer items. Store them with a double layer of baking paper between each schnitzel. Cook from the frozen state.

CHICKEN SCHNITZELS WITH NECTARINES & BOCCONCINI

Loved by my family and friends. Schnitzels: 2 skinned and boned chicken breasts 1/2 cup plain flour salt and pepper to taste 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 1 cup panko crumbs 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs Dressing: 3 tablespoons lemon juice pinch sugar 1 clove garlic, crushed 2-3 tablespoons olive oil Nectarines: 3-4 nectarines, stoned and sliced 1 teaspoon sugar 3 bocconcini Extras: rice bran oil for frying basil leaves to garnish, sliced if large Slice the chicken breasts evenly through the centre lengthwise. Flatten each using a rolling

pin. Combine the flour and seasonings on a plate. Beat the egg and water in a medium-sized bowl, until smooth. Combine the panko crumbs and herbs on a flat plate. Coat the schnitzels with the flour, then dip into the egg mixture until well covered then coat with the breadcrumbs, pressing in well. Chill for 30 minutes to set the coating. Whisk the ingredients for the dressing. Place the nectarines in a bowl. Slice the bocconcini and drizzle with a little of the dressing. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of the rice bran oil in a non-stick frying pan. Pan-fry the schnitzels for 1-2 minutes each side until golden and cooked through. Serve topped with the nectarines and bocconcini. Drizzle with a little more dressing and garnish with basil leaves. Serves 4.

EGGPLANT SCHNITZELS WITH TOMATOES & TARRAGON

A vegetarian winner. 2 medium eggplants salt Tomatoes: 2 medium tomatoes, diced 1 tablespoon each: finely chopped tarragon, parsley 1-2 tablespoons good vinaigrette Coating: 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste 3-4 tablespoons olive oil Cut each eggplant into 7mm-thick slices lengthwise. Peel any thick ends if preferred. Place on a board and sprinkle both sides with salt. Stand for 20 minutes to soften. Meanwhile combine the tomato mixture ingredients. Rinse the eggplant slices under cold water and pat dry. Dust with flour. Whisk the egg and water. Dip the eggplant slices in the egg mixture then in the combined breadcrumbs, parmesan, salt and pepper. Chill for 20 minutes to set the coating. Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan on medium. Pan-fry the ‘schnitzels’ for about 3 minutes each side until golden and cooked. Serve topped with the tomato mixture. Great garnished with sprigs of tarragon. Serves 4.

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Gary is used to very hoppy ales at our weekly sessions, and knows of my lack of love for the more malty styles – like Tokyo Dry, which he loves. So a blind taste of the Kiwi Tiger was came as a surpise. It brought suggestions it could be the aforementioned Tokyo Dry, which I thought was a good guess. Offered the second Singapore version, his first words were: “they are the same”. Moment later he suggested the second ale may have had a better after taste and head. But fair play to DB Breweries, when two beers bottled 4200km apart can convince a beer lover they are the same, then you are doing it very well. And guess what? The dozen Tiger cost $20. I checked Singapore prices and found a dozen 330ml cans for $42 in our money. We don’t know how lucky we are, mate. – Roy Pilott

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A Tiger by the ale It was the early 1990s when the brewery giants began signing deals to produce international beer in New Zealand. Soon, from a point where Leopard and Steinlager Dry were among the more exotic standard price offerings at the bottle shop, we could get Heineken, Stella Artois, Kingfisher and Grolsch for around $20 a dozen. My home brewing, which had reached a decent level of quality, was immediately scuppered. The Heineken, a Dutch mate informed me, was perfect, just like home. But in around 2006 when I compared a couple of Tigers, one brewed in Singapore and the other here, they presented as completely different. So, Beer O’Clock 2020 put the current brews to the test when the Good Local team met.

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Rowers chase national titles

Finals racing for national rowing titles take place today and tomorrow at Lake Karapiro as 832 athletes contest the 2020 New Zealand Rowing Championships. The pinnacle domestic rowing event sees the country’s top rowers representing 47 clubs across 81 race events – the biggest being the men’s club double sculls event with 38 entries. Racing got underway on Tuesday and heats were wrapped up by Wednesday morning for repechanges to get underway. The sharply contested finals began yesterday. It’s set to be a tough final in the men’s premier pair, which saw Cambridge’s Hamish Bond and James Lassche, representing Southern RPC, place first in the heat on Tuesday. Pairs from Auckland RPC and Central RPC rounded out the top three to ensure a Kiwi standing on the podium, after visiting rowers from the New York Athletic Club took part. Because the race received just

eight entries, the Americans will also compete in the A final at 11am today. Meanwhile Cambridge-based rowers Kerri Gowler and Beth Ross, representing Central RPC in the women’s premier pair, finished first in their heat on Tuesday, nearly five seconds ahead of the pack. They were followed by fellow Cambridge-based rowers Phoebe Spoors and Grace Prendergast, and Davina Waddy and Lucy Spoors, who finished second a third respectively, both representing Southern RPC. Their final takes place at noon today. The full event schedule and live results from the 2020 New Zealand Rowing Championships are available at rowit.nz . Following on from the event, Karapiro will host the Rowing NZ Elite Trial 2 from February 29 to March 6 to determine the women’s quad crew to contest World Rowing Cup II and III. The organisation announced most of its elite team last month – all of which live and train in Cambridge. The elite rowers will continue to train at Karapiro before departing overseas to contest the 2020 World Rowing Cup II in Varese, Italy (May 1 – 3) and World Rowing Cup III in Lucerne, Switzerland (May 22 – 24).

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Photo – Rowing NZ.

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Ben Langton-Burnell competing at the Porritt Classic on Saturday.

Javelin thrower beats record

It’s been a busy week for Waipā based javelin throwers. Tori Peeters broke the New Zealand women’s record – her own record – by more than 2 metres last Thursday. Her throw at the Canberra Track Classic was measured at 59.25m. The New Zealand-number-one trains in Cambridge alongside New Zealand’s top men’s javelin thrower Ben Langton-Burnell. Langton-Burnell competed last Saturday amongst a strong field from Japan and Australia at the Porritt Classic, a national track and field event held in Hamilton. He placed fifth in the javelin with a best throw of 72.34m. He will next compete at the Sir Graeme Douglas International in Auckland on Sunday.