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$1 million bonus Students working revealed their way to Japan A short-term borrowing strategy implemented over the past three years by Waipa District Council will have earned more than $1 million additional cash by early 2020.

Since 2016, council has taken advantage of a favourable difference in borrowing and investment interest rates. The low-risk borrowing has been done through the Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA). The LGFA is owned by 30 New Zealand councils plus the Crown and allows councils to access funds at low interest rates.

In its latest arrangement, Council borrowed and invested $35 million at fixed rates of interest for a period of between three and six months. The money has been invested with three banks – BNZ, ASB and ANZ – in line with Council’s investment policy.

When each investment expires, the $35m will be returned firstly to the Council, then to the LGFA in full.

But the excess interest earned from the investment ($132,759) after payment of interest on the borrowing, will go back to the Council to benefit Waipa district ratepayers. It will be reflected in the 2019/2020 annual accounts.

Chief financial officer Ken Morris said Waipa District Council has entered into several similar financial arrangements over the past three years, securing more than $900,000 in additional interest revenue.

“When this latest series of investments mature, the total excess interest earned on behalf of ratepayers from these arrangements will exceed $1 million,” he said.

“That is a substantial amount of money and we are only really able to do this because Waipā has very strong financial management in place and a robust balance sheet. The risk on the investments is negligible but the rewards in terms of additional cash are substantial and have secured $1 million that ratepayers don’t have to fund.”

• See Council numbers add up, Page 7

students have sold raffle tickets, pies, chocolate and Entertainment books, made over a thousand lunches for a Targa rally event, held a quiz night, and are planning a car wash and a charity cycling event. A few have picked up afterschool jobs too. Their big event up next is a high tea on October 19.

Held at The Olde Creamery on Kaipaki Rd, Ohaupo 1-4pm, it will include entertainment and a Japanese drumming band.

Tickets and can be purchased through Calleigh Baker from the fundraising committee on 021 2528 622.

“I think it’s awesome for the students to be involved in the fundraising,” said Calleigh. “They are learning that there is work involved to be part of this experience.”

“I think it will be quite a beautiful trip, and it will be really cool to experience life in a Japanese school, especially at this age,” said Flora.

By Sophie Iremonger

A group of 22 Cambridge High School students have been fundraising for a school trip of a lifetime, each raising at least $5000 for an April 2020 visit to Japan.

“Fundraising for it and working for it makes you really appreciate the trip a bit more, especially when you work together,” said Flora Ingoe, who herself is half Kiwi, half Japanese. “I lived there up until I was 6 years old. I can’t quite remember what it’s like but going back will be like a complete refresher. I’m quite excited.”

Like her Japanese-subject classmates Dillon Baker and Tommy Blackett, the trip would be the chance to see the culture first-hand.

“We’ll have to use the language, and things like using directions and that, as part of our assessment,” said Dillon.

“I’m really looking forward to the fact that it’s going to be quite different to New Zealand, seeing how different they are to us.”

“I’d really like to immerse myself in the culture,” added Tommy. “And I can’t wait to see the buildings and their architecture, especially the temples.”

Flora Ingoe, Tommy Blackett and Dillon Baker are heading to Japan.

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On the beat Safety first on the road, please After a week away with the family I am back in the hot seat.

This week I want to talk about the Safer Roads Safer Waipa Campaign run by the Waipa District Council.

More than 200 speed limits across Waipā district will be lowered by early November in an effort to reduce the number of crashes and fatalities on local roads.

The changes come into effect on November 4.

The changes include reducing the speed to 40km/h in Cambridge and Te Awamutu town centres, reducing speeds near schools, adding more 50 and 60km/h zones in urban areas and reducing speeds to 60 and 80km/h zones in some rural areas.

On average, there are 240 crashes on

by Community Constable Ryan Fleming

Waipā roads every year, on average two people die, 91 are injured and 18 are seriously injured. These statistics are sobering. But they are more than statistics.

They are fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, family members. That’s two families on average who every Christmas have an empty chair at the table.

To myself and my colleagues who attend these crashes, as a Police Constable, that is a lot of trauma to take on board. The worst job in the Police is informing a family that they have lost a family member in a crash.

When working in a smaller centre such as Te Awamutu you generally know the family.

You may have seen this week some crashed cars at certain intersections around Te Awamutu. They have been placed there

by the Council to remind us all that we all share the road together.

We owe it to each other to ensure that we all get home safely.

Summer is coming, with the longer warmer weather on its way bear in mind alcohol and driving. With lower drink driving limits being in place for a while now, I urge everyone to make a plan to come home before deciding to drive. I really do not want to have to take the long walk to someone’s front door to give them some bad news this summer.

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One more day to have your say

By Sophie Iremonger

It’s now down to hours.

Polls for the 2019 local body elections close across the country tomorrow – and voters who still want to have their say will have to use their feet to meet the noon deadline.

Waipa District Council is opening its doors in Cambridge and Te Awamutu tomorrow, providing the opportunity to both enrol and vote.

Council’s General Manager for Strategy and Community Services, Debbie Lascelles hopes those who haven’t already voted will turn out and have their say.

“I think a lot of people don’t realise how important local government is, and how much it affects their daily life,” she said.

“We (council) spend a lot of

money, and it’s those councillors who set our budget for the next 10 years – that determines what facilities and big projects get funded. … all the stuff that make a community a great place to live are predominantly driven by a local government.”

Voter turnout in Waipa is down 15 percent compared to this time in the 2016 election. Lascelles said the fact that the mayor Jim Mylchreest stands unopposed could play a big part in voter interest this year.

“I think some people don’t actually understand the breadth and depth of what council does, and it could also be that people are a little bit cynical about politics and politicians in general,” she said.

Nationally only 43 per cent of eligible voters cast a vote in the 2016 election. Returns in local government elections, which still

rely on postal voting, have been declining nationwide since the 1980s. Forecasters say this year could see the lowest nationwide turnout in local body elections.

But people should care, and they should vote, Lascelles said, because it touches on the things that make their lives good.

“It’s not just rubbish collections, it’s your community facilities, parks, pools, library, water, even how we set the speed for local roads. It’s all the stuff that make a community a great place to live.”

“Voter turnout is low pretty much almost everywhere, and I think the challenge for local government is to build a better understanding in its community of what we do.”

She applauded community groups like Grey Power for organising candidate meetings –

given that council staff are limited in their involvement with the local elections. But Waipa District Council, in keeping with the rules of local government elections, had been involved with a range of community engagement activities, from promotional posters and Facebook campaigns to providing extensive information on council candidates and how residents can vote.

Online voting could make a difference in future, she said, if applied properly. “If it gets more people to vote I’d be in favour of it, but you’d have to have a combination of (voting) options.”

She said the lack of public turnout at the candidates meetings didn’t exactly bode well for the total voter turnout, but, “we can always hope”.

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Three in a row for Santa

Cambridge, Te Awamutu and Otorohanga will hold their Christmas Parades on successive weekends.

The dates penned in are December 1 for Cambridge, December 6 for Otorohanga and December 14 for Te Awamutu.

Te Awamutu Rotary member and organiser Chris Kay says they have not firmed up plans yet, but in Cambridge organisers have a set a limit of 50 floats with entries to close on November 22.

Otorohanga opted for a Friday parade - residents were invited to vote for a Friday or Saturday parade through a poll on the Otorohanga Business Association Facebook page.

Organiser Eric Tait says float entries can be made through the Otorohanga i-SITE.

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A private service has been held for Richard Finn, whose four children included two of New Zealand’s finest musicians.

Richard George Finn was 97. He was the husband of the late Mary Finn and father of Carolyn, Judy, Tim and Neil Finn.

A family notice said he had “passed away peacefully at Waikato Hospital on 5 October 2019” and thanked staff at Waikato Hospital Neurological Ward and to Lifecare Cambridge.

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The issues as your candidates see them…

Since nominations opened, we have quizzed your local body election candidates on a variety of issues. Some have responded to all questions; some have elected not to answer any.

Polls close tomorrow and to have a say now voters must hand their forms to their council in person, as we have explained today on Page 3.

We put two final questions to candidates – 1: why should people vote for you and 2: which of your rivals would you vote for?

Here’s what they said: WAIPA DISTRICT COUNCIL Te Awamutu Ward Lou Brown, Michael Emery, Bernhard Fynn, Marcus Gower, Andrew Brown, Bill Izard, Hazel Barnes, James Parlane, Dennis Pennefather, Craig Sanders, Cassidy Temese, Bernard Westerbaan, John Wood.

We received six responses from 13 candidates.

Lou Brown I believe that with the current turbulent times Waipa District Council needs an experienced, practical and commonsense approach to problem solving and governance which I hope to be able to provide.

My answer to question two is Andrew Brown, a current serving councillor who chairs the Finance Committee. Andrew is a Chartered Accountant and a Te Awamutu businessman who would be very valuable with continuity and experience for the next council term.

Michael Emery A strong council must be armed with more than good intentions.

Making the right decisions about the services you receive and the amount you pay for them requires genuine skill. I have a solid education in science, represented large organisations in complex matters, and have experience in project management that will ensure your rates are not wasted on schemes with hidden costs or questionable benefits.

Technology will be a key enabler for growth. I have taught information technology at university, been involved in programming research, and have worked extensively in the technology industry. I can ensure that council always invests wisely in technology. My strong sense of community is backed up by a history of military service, volunteer work, and support to youth development programs.

Myself and Cassidy Temese are the only two Māori standing for the Te Awamutu ward. We need more Māori in council, so please support us.

Bill Izard I’ve been in business most of my life and do a lot of volunteering in Te Awamutu. Organising things like Christmas parades, car shows, carnivals and also volunteering for Age Concern looking after older people which is a growing portion of the population as we move forward.

I’m interested in local politics and council, making sure that we look after the people

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in the community and being available to everyone. I’m also setting up a new group called Te Awamutu Action so it’ll be weekly meetings for people to come along with positive ideas for the community so we can feedback to the council.

I honestly think Marcus Gower is a would make a great person to be re-elected on the community as he’s only 42 years old and has a lot of energy and ideas for the bring forward James Parlane I have put more on the council agenda for discussion than any of the standing council and I am the best qualified person with the best attitude and the best mix of skills and experience to represent people. This is not about how many grand children a person has, that is an example of stupidity. I am the only candidate who can show that by living a frugal lifestyle, I can save the planet and solve all the global warming and climate change issues you want solved. My spending on jet fuel last year was zero.

Two question two, certainly none of the currently elected candidates. None of them have done anything to make the Waipa Council more efficient and none have done anything to save ratepayers’ money. Wasting money on a museum in France was an abuse of their oath of office. Of the other hopefuls, none have the right mix of talents to be able to stand up to a regime of wastefulness.

Dennis Pennefather I am the right person to be elected. For several decades I have promoted issues of social equity through letters to newspaper editors...I have been labelled a ‘socialist’, yet I do not adhere to any political position...

I respond to issues. I am proud that the Waikato Times newspaper, published a half -page article on me, identifying me as ‘a fair-

minded man who writes letters and dares to speak out’. I am equipped for the role by 25 years as a policeman, giving me a wide knowledge of humanity, science, medicine, and societies.

On question two, candidates are talking about ‘effectively’ or ‘sensibly’ spending ratepayers’ money, yet leaving the door open for pet projects being minority driven, thus extending the ‘empire’...rather than keeping to the long term plan and keep rates rises down, until we know what a government which has ‘dropped the ball’ on actually funding social housing and climate change will require from ratepayers to fill funding shortfalls. I say, Bill Izard.

Bernard Westerbaan Being a people’s person with tenacity to follow up on ratepayers’ queries is one of my strengths. Being honest, promoting transparency, feedback and using common sense is paramount. I am able to speed read large reports, am number minded, financially prudent and approachable. Ensuring resources are available before future growth result in lower borrowing. If large borrowing happens but growth stagnates rates increases are inevitable.

I am Community minded: Commsafe patrols, BOT TA Intermediate, Treasurer of local Grey Power, Menzshed and previous six years TA Community Board. Long term resident in the Te Awamutu area, married, five children and eight grandchildren.

On question two, my values are integrity, honesty, being approachable and ratepayer focused. Therefore, as I’m standing as an independent candidate it would be wrong for me to answer this question.

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The issues as your candidates see them…

Cambridge Ward Candidates: Les Bennett, Philip Coles, Poto Davies, Dennis Finn, Ron Geck, Roger Gordon, Steve Grounds, Greg Keyte, Mike Pettit, Don Sanders, Liz Stolwyk, Grahame Webber.

Philip Coles I have a reputation for listening to what people want and doing something about it when it is in my sphere of influence. I have a strong relationship with our many community groups. Being a fifth-generation resident gives me the passion and desire to deliver for future generations.

Mike Pettit and I have achieved a lot in the nine years together on the Community Board; he is a positive and competent leader. I also admire the way Roger Gordon researches pressing issues and collates this in a coherent way for a committee to make informed decisions. Grahame Webber and Liz Stolwyk have the experience to mentor the three new Councillors. I would like to also see Poto Davies elected and have more diversity on our Council. Regardless of her success, I look forward to working with her to develop Maungatautari as more of a destination for the many tourists who currently drive straight past.

Poto Davies I have five years’ history at the council table as a representative for iwi and have developed sound relationships with Mayor Jim, Councillors and staff. I understand council process and why it is critical that community have input. As a hearings commissioner I bring skills of listening and making informed ‘good sense’ decisions. I believe genuine, open honest discussion and transparency are key to building enduring relationships that result in outcomes that are beneficial for all parties. This is the stuff I

really enjoy. I will respectfully speak my mind and challenge perceptions and concepts if they don’t feel right or don’t stack up against science or data.

My networks are strong across the Waikato region as it is necessary to always be aware of where our Waipa community fits in with the whole region. Council needs diversity and fresh perspective at the table.

The answer to question two is Liz Stolwyk.

Roger Gordon I am passionate about Cambridge. As past CEO of Destination Cambridge I have commitment to this great town of Cambridge.

My three years on the CCB have given me a strong foundation to take the next step. I know the people, the processes/systems, and the issues, so am well prepared. As the CCB we advocated for Cambridge to WDC on proposed by-laws, annual and long term plans, and community concerns.

As an Institute of Directors member, I have formal training in governance. My extensive business background has given me strong analytical research skills to inform any decision I make. During my campaign, I have knocked on 3000+ doors and have met and listened to many of your concerns.

On question two, it is hard to suggest only one. On the CCB, I worked closely with Mike Pettit and Philip Coles and have every respect for their ability and commitment to be effective councillors.

Steve Grounds I would bring to the council table a business acumen and sound knowledge and understanding of local government. At the end of the day, Council is a business that makes decisions that affect all ratepayers, now and into the future and it needs to adopt sound governance practices and a

business-like approach. Secondly, because I love Cambridge, I’m here to stay. I’m strongly committed to its future growth while ensuring that we preserve its special character.

Without a doubt, Grahame Webber has done a great job, as both a councillor and more recently as Deputy Mayor and absolutely deserves to be re-elected.

Greg Keyte I believe that I am the right person to vote for because I bring a fresh vision for all people of Waipā, a holistic strategic focus, a focus on the social infrastructures that we need for growth. Not just the bricks and mortar. A strong view on transparency of decision making. There needs to be regular communication on what was promised and what is being delivered. The news might not always be good, but it should not be hidden.

Of my rival candidates I would strongly recommend a vote for Poto Davies. Poto has great common sense, significant relationships with the community including property developers, the council and the iwi. These relationships will improve the information flow that is so important when understanding the impact of the decisions we will need to make going forward.

Don Sanders I am the right person because I am an average person who wants what we all want. For rates to be reasonable, water to be affordable, and traffic and parking to be a problem they have in other towns. I don’t run a business that receives Council funding, and like you - I actually live here.

I could support any of the candidates that actually live in Cambridge. For those that do not, I would question why they don’t run in their own wards.

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Elections Liz Stolwyk Hardworking, hardworking and hardworking. Great multi-tasker with a huge compassion for local issues and people. Honest, approachable and positive. Cambridge will have at least three new councillors, ensure you have diversity, gender balance and some continuation from the last council.

There are a number of good quality candidates this election but from November 1, Cambridge Councillors must be able to work together, singling people out will compromise this. You have to be able to work as a team to make good decisions and get the best outcome for the community you serve.

TE AWAMUTU COMMUNITY BOARD (Kakepuku) Candidates: Viki-Lee Springer, Kane Titchener.

We received one response from the two candidates.

Kane Titchener My main reason for standing for the Community Board is that I am concerned with how the Council engages with the community. I would like to see more involvement and discussion on important issues. As the parent of two young children I am particularly concerned with the health issues that the Waipa District Council controls. I will champion the health concerns where Council is responsible and will work to hold Council to account. As an Accountant I will keep a careful watch on Council spend.

If elected, I look forward to serving the Kakepuku community.

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More Kiwi for Maungatautari

By Sophie Iremonger

Maungatautari’s newest resident was welcomed into Sanctuary Mountain’s main enclosure on Friday last week with the arrival of Tama Oha, a month-old kiwi chick found in the wild in Taranaki and hatched at the National Kiwi Hatchery in Rotorua.

Named by Taranaki iwi Ngāti Tama, Tama Oha is the 40th kiwi to be released on Maungatautari as part of the Kiwis for Kiwi programme, which will see up to 500 Western Brown kiwi chicks released on Maungatautari over a five-year period, beginning last year.

As part of an agreement with centres around North Island, once Maungatautari is at-capacity with kiwi numbers, new chicks will be transferred to wildlife centres to help grow their natural numbers.

“This will basically save the kiwi population,” said Sanctuary Mountain’s kiwi

ranger Craig Montgomerie. “These kiwis will live here forever, breed, and their progeny will leave to go to other forests around the north western area.

“It’s creating a really diverse genetic pool, collecting genetics from the entire western region, and creating a nice healthy population to start new populations.”

Montgomerie confirmed the goal was to release 90 kiwi on Maungatautari over the October – May season, having released 38 over the 2018/19 season.

“Between now and May we’re aiming for 90. The peak is probably about January and February when it ramps up even more. But even next month, every Friday in November, I’ll be releasing kiwi – some days up to five.”

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in the wild survive to adulthood. Most are killed by predators, but the adults can fend for themselves.

Tama Oha, whose sex will be determined after a DNA test, was released right at the top of the main enclosure on Maungatautari with perfect conditions for a young kiwi to forage.

At about three years of age he or she will most likely find a mate and begin growing kiwi numbers on the maunga.

“He’s pretty special, he’s grown really well,” said Helen McCormick from the National Kiwi Hatchery, who released Tama Oha into the new burrow on Friday.

“He hatched pretty big, at 399 grams, the national average is about 330g.

“Previously our model has been to hatch them at our centre, raise them to a kilo in weight, and release them back into the wild.

This is different in that the strategy is to repopulate the mountain, then take new kiwi back to other areas in future.”

After being officially welcomed by

representatives from Ngati Koroki Kahukura (also representing Raukawa, Ngati Hauaa and Waikato Tainui iwis) Tama Oha was carried 1.5km into the mountain enclosure and released into his new home. Over the next seven months, 89 chicks from around the western region are expected to do the same.

Having met the public, Tama Ora was shown his new burrow.

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Council numbers add up 'Tens of thousands' saved in interest costs

Waipa District Council has ended the financial year with an operating surplus of $34 million and an AA- credit rating.

Chief financial officer Ken Morris said growth continued to have a huge impact on Council activities, driving a “step change” in the annual capital works programme.

“Waipā had a 1.9 per cent increase in population, growth in business units of 1.4 per cent and economic growth of 4.7 per cent,” Morris said.

“In response we delivered $55.1 million of capital works and services, mainly in core infrastructure like water, wastewater, stormwater and roads. But there is no doubt the capital programme was challenging and capital projects will continue to be testing in the coming year given the very tight contracting market.”

Market conditions forced a delay in some projects, and Waipā ended the year with $15 million in external debt, $34 million less than budget.

Over the next decade debt levels are forecast to rise

steadily as investment into core infrastructure continues along with the development of community facilities like Te Ara Wai in Te Awamutu, community playgrounds and the Cambridge pool.

Rates continued to form less than 50 per cent of Council’s total revenue, well within Waipā’s self-imposed limit of 65 per cent.

“That means we have diverse income streams and are not wholly reliant on ratepayers to meet the costs of running the district which is good,” Morris said.

“We will also continue to uplift contributions from developers to ensure they pay their fair share of growthrelated costs.”

In June, international credit agency Fitch assigned the Council a AA- credit rating, endorsing Waipā’s financial strength, stability and financial management.

The only New Zealand council to have a higher Fitch rating is Invercargill City Council.

The rating means Waipā will receive a 15 basis point (0.15 per cent) discount on any new long-term

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borrowings from the Local Government Funding Agency. This will save ratepayers tens of thousands of dollars in interest costs over coming years.

The Annual Report showed Council ended the year with more than $1.7 billion in assets and total liabilities of $38.3 million. There was a cash surplus of $970,000 after allowing for a small number of carry forward and other items.

The cash surplus provides a buffer for unanticipated items in the 2019-2020 year.

It can also be used to impact on rates in the 2020-2021 year which is the next time the Council will set its rates.

Council’s adopted 20182019 Annual Report is available online at www. waipadc.govt.nz. A small number of printed copies will be available by the end of this week.

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More Kiwis are talking te reo

A Māori language initiative which started in Te Awamutu five years ago has just completed its most successful year yet.

Mahuru Māori is an initiative pioneered

by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Poutiaki Reo Paraone Gloyne in 2014 to promote the speaking of te reo Maori in our daily lives.

People signing up to take part in Mahuru Māori commit to speaking only te reo Māori for a day, a week or the entire month of Mahuru (September).

It began with just three people taking part and has grown every year since. In 2017 1500 people took part, last year it attracted 3000 and this year more than 5000 people registered, with many others taking part unofficially. Of those who registered, more than 50 were from Te Awamutu.

The language initiative has proved

so popular that two years ago, Te Taura Whiri i te reo Māori - the Māori Language Commission - moved Te Wiki o te Reo Māori to Mahuru (September) to coincide with Mahuru Māori.

Paraone says 2019 has been the best year yet for Mahuru Māori.

“This year I’ve noticed Mahuru Māori has become much more well known among the general population. Lots more people know what it is and are open to using whatever te reo they have. It’s slowly becoming part of the national landscape,” he says.

Paraone says his appearance on TV3’s The Project ahead of Mahuru Māori helped increase knowledge of the initiative among mainstream audiences.

“People came up to me and mentioned they’d seen me on The Project or asked if I

was the ‘Mahuru Māori guy’. It’s been really positive. Some people wanted to take a photo with me, it was cool.”

Social media proved a popular place for people taking part in Mahuru Māori, with hundreds of videos of people speaking te reo Māori – both in Aotearoa and overseas - being uploaded to Facebook and Twitter during the month.

There had also been a marked increase in people sharing lists of kupu (words) which could be used in various situations.

A survey of Mahuru Māori participants revealed some interesting facts about those taking part.

Women make up nearly 80 percent of Mahuru Māori participants while nearly half of all participants are aged between 25 and 45 year old.

About 2800 people taking part challenged

themselves to speak one day per week, more than 600 spoke te reo Māori for a full week while about 1600 engaged in the kaupapa for the full month, despite fewer than 300 registered participants rating their language proficiency above beginners level.

The 1600 speaking te reo for the entire month eclipses the total number of participants in 2017.

Paraone says he’s likely to keep speaking te reo Māori exclusively for longer than just a month and hoped more organisations and individuals would embrace the movement.

“Keep using te reo Māori in your daily vocabulary and encourage your whānau and friends to do the same. Mahuru Māori was always aimed at increasing the amount of te reo Māori being spoken on our everyday lives so there’s no reason it should be restricted to just one month.”

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Rockers celebrate Stepping out in Otorohanga

By Savannah Patterson

Otorohanga’s new $460,000 walkway has been opened.

Work on the 3.5km long stopbank pathway began in March alongside the Waipa River. It stretches from Phillips Avenue to Otorohanga College where it also connects to Otorohanga Primary School, Otorohanga South School and St Mary’s Catholic School.

The Otorohanga Community Board project was backed by the Maniapoto Maori Trust Board’s Nehenehenui Regional Management Committee.

Otorohanga District Council community and economic development manager Patricia Ambury says throughout the consultation phase the community were eager to see the pathway connect the community back to the river and create recreational opportunities.

“We hope this will be the beginning of increased cycling activities in our district and in the future may connect the town centre to other local or regional cycle trails.”

An official community opening celebration will be held on December 15 from 1pm-4pm.

By Savannah Patterson Rosetown Rockers celebrated their first-year anniversary on Saturday at the Te Awamutu Rugby Sports and Recreation Club where more than 180 people attended to “dance the night away”.

Rosetown Rockers president Jared Pivott says Rock n Roll in Te Awamutu had been in hibernation for about 15 years before the club was established.

“We are a new club with a new look and a new name,” he said.

The president of the original Rosetown Rock n Roll Club, Elsdon Meddings, joined Pivott to cut the cake made for the event, “People attended from other clubs from far and wide including Taupo, New Plymouth, Auckland, Tauranga, and many clubs in between,” he said.

The club, which has more than 40 members, started from a six-week beginner course in August last year.

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Incentive bonus for TA vets

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Two Te Awamutu veterinarians have been awarded funding as part of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Voluntary Bonding Scheme for Veterinarians.

Te Awamutu Vetora vets Emma Dangen and Rebekah Kloosternan say it is a great opportunity for new graduates and helps keep vets in New Zealand.

A total of 32 graduate vets will receive a financial boost to help ease the shortage of veterinarians working with production animals in our regions.

“Our Voluntary Bonding Scheme for Veterinarians is designed to support and boost the number of graduate vets in our regions,” says MPI director of investment programmes Steve Penno.

“It’s available for graduates who are working with production animals such as cows, sheep, and working dogs.”

The successful recipients will receive funding of $55,000 over five years – a total of $1.76 million.

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“New Zealand is definitely home now, and I just love the Kiwi way of life, if I didn’t move here, I don’t think I would ever have become a vet,” says Kloosternan.

“When this job came up, I met and absolutely loved the team and wanted to concentrate on large animals rather than small.

“I decided to go into this industry because I wanted something science based and in the rural community - outside and working with animals.”

Dangen grew up on a farm and wanted a deeper understanding of farming.

“It’s something I always wanted to do.

“This is a great scheme and I’m really grateful to receive the funding,” she says.

Since the programme started in February 2009 MPI has approved funding for 318 graduate vets.

“Vets play a vital role in our primary industries and rural communities,” says Penno.

“The Voluntary Bonding Scheme for Veterinarians is a key way of attracting skilled workers to hard-to-staff veterinary practices in the regions, and giving graduates an early boost to their careers.”

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BMX stars Sarah Walker and Rebecca Petch have led a schoolholiday pop-up coaching clinic at the Te Awamutu BMX Club.

Twenty riders, aged 6-12 from Waikato and Auckland took part.

“Rebecca and Sarah approached us and asked to run a training clinic for riders to blow off the winter cobwebs and start preparing for the upcoming BMX season and the club was more than happy to accommodate them,” TA BMX spokesman Rodney Prescott said.

“The aim of the clinic was to get our younger riders some quality training from some world class riders, and in return Rebecca and Sarah get some well-deserved funds to help them achieve their goals of riding around the world while attempting to qualify for the Olympics in 2020.”

Walker is an Olympic silver medal winner and Petch – from Te Awamutu – is a national champion.

Prescott said it was wonderful for the youngsters to meet some two BMX stars.

“They see them on tv, in papers and all over social media so to get the chance to pick their brains, ask questions and gain a bit of knowledge is awesome.”

Prescott says the event was a huge success, and the available spots for the clinic were snapped up straight away.

Walker says it was a great opportunity for everyone to come down to the BMX track for a ride together during school holidays.

“The priority for us was to have a fun session where we could work on developing their skills in an enjoyable way.

“BMX is such a fun sport and it’s important that even during training and coaching sessions, we keep up the excitement.”

The 2019/20 season has already started, and this weekend the Waikato Tri-Series event will be run at the Hamilton BMX Club and TA BMX Club tomorrow and Cambridge BMX Club on Sunday.

“This is an awesome opportunity for the public to come along and see what BMX is all about,” says Prescott.

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The Te Awamutu Intermediate Team A hockey team has won the Rural Schools Hockey Tournament for the first time.

Coach Sally Davies says Te Awamutu Intermediate have played in this tournament since its inception about eight years ago.

“The Rural Schools Hockey Tournament was established

by Jack Clayton, Waikato Hockey Development officer at the time, to help country schools get a taste of hockey and allow teams who don’t have a turf nearby to have more turf time,” she said.

Te Awamutu Intermediate entered three teams three teams into the six-aside Year 7-8 tournament.

“Our C team came fourth overall while the other two teams didn’t lose a game all day and met in the final.

“Our A team won 7-0, I was absolutely thrilled.”

Davies says the Waipa Hockey Association which includes

Te Kuiti, Otorohanga Piopio and Te Awamutu fund the player of the day for each of the three days.

The award went to Te Awamutu A team player Luke Hibbert.

Te Awamutu Intermediate Team A hockey team, from left, Sally Davies (coach), Danny Lucas, Christian Churton, Emma Lindsay, Rosie Anderson, Linmari Le Roux (captain), Luke Hibbert, Dean Druce and Carter Neilson.

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Dylan placed 27th, narrowly missing out on the finals - he needed to be in the top 24 - at Auckland’s Trust Arena.

The Te Awamutu Gymsports member began junior gymnastics when he was seven and entered the competition squad when he turned eight.

The 12-year-old now trains all year round, three nights a week, over eight hours of training and competes in about five competitions a year.

“I love gymnastics because of the

fun and excitement of competitions, also when you have been trying to achieve a new skill and finally are able to accomplish it, it’s an amazing feeling,” says Dylan.

“I was very excited and nervous when I heard I made Nationals.

“It went great, I enjoyed the rings the best and being with my team in the arena listening to the crowd was pretty awesome.”

“To prepare for this competition Dylan has had to keep focused and train hard at every opportunity,” mum Megan explained.

“In the future I hope to make nationals again and aim to get in the top 24,” said Dylan, who is coached

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SPORTS & EXERCISE CLUBS Te Awamutu Athletic Club – Provides for children from 3 and up. Club nights are Tuesday from 5.30 pm, from 15 October through to March, during school terms. Based at the stadium (Velodrome).

Info: 07 871 5257 / 027 621 6608 Te Awamutu BMX Club – Come along to the BMX Club on a Monday evening at 5.30 and talk to us about the sport of BMX. Info: Nick – 027 554 6627

Te Awamutu Small Bore Rifle club – The club meets at 7pm Tuesday night from March through to November. Come and learn to shoot in a safe environment. No gear required. Info: 07 871 4619 MUSIC CLUBS Rosetown Choristers – We rehearse Wednesdays 7.30 – 9.30pm in the Te Awamutu Baptist Church hall. New singers are assured of a warm welcome. Ability to hold a tune a must.

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Town and Nation. Held daily from Monday-Friday 6.30-7.30am at the Baptist Building, 106 Teasdale Street. Info: 022 305 8353 Association of Anglican Women – Monthly joining together for friendship and fun. We meet in St Johns lounge at 11.00am for a meeting, speaker and shared lunch. Info: 07 871 5568 Arthritis Support Group – Meetings on the 4th Wednesday of every month, 10.00am at the RSA, Alexandra St. Info: 07 871 4426 Te Awamutu Toastmasters – Every first and third Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Waipa District Council building, Bank St, Te Awamutu. Info: Katrina 0274 762 843.

Te Awamutu and Districts Highland Pipe Band – The band practices on Monday nights, 7.00pm to 9.00pm in the Hairini Hall, Rangioawhia Road.

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JJ’s Holistic Market is on this Saturday at Te Awamutu Sports, 420 Albert Park Dr, Te Awamutu, 10am - 4.30pm. Featuring anything and everything holistic - crystals, ponamu, candles, essential oils, balms, food and more.

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter is holding an Open Day this Sunday, 10am to 2pm inside the Waikato Hangar on Pembroke St, Hamilton. Gold coin entry for a fun-filled day with the local rescue helicopter crew - featuring live demonstrations and the chance to check out the helicopter up close.

The Raglan Creative Market is on this Sunday from 10am to 2pm at the Old School Arts Centre, 5 Stewart St, Raglan. A creative atmosphere with local kai and arts.

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OCTOBER 10-16 Te Awamutu

Film Name Film

Thu, Thu, 10 Oct

ABOMINABLE (PG) A Dog's Waymins Home (PG) 1 hr 47

11.00am 11.15am 11.00am 11.00am 1.15pm 11.30am 3.50pm 6.15pm 11.30am 11.30am 4.00pm 11.15am 3.50pm 3.40pm

14 Mar

Film 1 hr 51 mins

Thu, 3.45pm 14 Mar

AMAZING GRACE (M) 1 hr (M) 44 mins Colette 2 hrs 6 mins

11.15am 8.30pm

8.30pm 11.30am 3.45pm 3.10pm 1.30pm 8.15pm 8.30pm 3.35pm

A Dog's Way Home (PG) 1 hrANGRY 51 mins

BIRDS 2 (M) Destroyer (M) 1 hr 52 mins 2 hrs 16 mins Colette (M) 2 hrs 6 mins

DOWNTON ABBEY (M)

6.00pm 1.10pm 8.40pm

2 hrs 17 (M) mins Green Book Destroyer (M) 2 hrs 25 mins 2 hrs 16 mins FLORIANOPOLISDREAM

Hotel Mumbai (M)

(M) 2hrs 1 min !!NEW!!

2 hrs 20 mins

Green Book (M) 2 hrs 25 mins

GEMINI MAN (M) 2 hrsStreet 12 mins If Beale Could Talk (M) Hotel Mumbai (M)

2 hrs 15 mins 2 hrsMAIDEN 20 mins (M)

1hr 52 mins

Stan & Ollie (M)Could Talk (M) If Beale Street

1 hrMOSELEY 53 mins 2 hrs 15 mins

(PG) 1 hr 51 mins !! NEW !!

Swimming With (M) Stan & Ollie (M) Men(M) THE FAREWELL 1 hr152hrmins 55 1 hr 53 mins

mins

THE GOLDFINCH (M)

Swimming With Men (M) hrs 43(M) mins !!NEW!!

The2 Guilty 1 hr 40 mins 1 hr 52 mins

UGLY DOLLS (PG) 1 hr 42 mins

3.20pm 6.00pm 1.45pm

11.15am 8.00pm 6.00pm

15 Mar Fri,

15 Mar

Sat,Sat, 12 Oct

16 Mar

Sat, 1.10pm 16 Mar

Sun, Sun, 13 Oct

17 Mar

Sun, 3.30pm 17 Mar

10.50am 10.50am 11.15am 6.15pm 3.45pm 6.15pm 3.20pm

6.15pm

1.20pm 1.30pm

8.30pm 3.45pm

11.30am 3.15pm 8.15pm 6.00pm 1.30pm

11.30am 11.30am 1.10pm 3.30pm 3.50pm 4.00pm 1.35pm 6.20pm 8.20pm 3.20pm 11.30am 3.30pm 6.00pm 8.15pm 8.10pm

3.50pm 8.30pm 6.20pm 3.15pm 8.30pm 11.15am 8.00pm 5.30pm 8.15pm 2.50pm 8.15pm

12.55pm 8.15pm 1.15pm

3.15pm 6.00pm 8.00pm

5.45pm 1.30pm 8.30pm

11.15am 8.00pm 5.30pm

11.15am 8.00pm 5.30pm

5.45pm 11.00am

4.10pm 5.50pm

8.00pm 1.00pm

5.50pm 1.55pm

11.00am 1.45pm 4.00pm 6.10pm 8.40pm

1.10pm

1.45pm

20 Mar

THU & FRI 1:45 & 5:30, SAT 2:35, SUN 12:35, WED 10:10 & 5:35

3.40pm

3.20pm 8.30pm

12.45pm 8.15pm 5.50pm

2.00pm

3.45pm 2.30pm 1.40pm 1.05pm 8.30pm 3.40pm 5.45pm 3.40pm 8.15pm

11.00am 11.30am 4.15pm 3.45pm 1.15pm 6.00pm 8.30pm 6.15pm 8.30pm 6.40pm

12.30pm 2.30pm 4.30pm

11.00am 8.00pm 11.30am 8.00pm 12.30pm 8.45pm 6.40pm 4.00pm 1.15pm 8.30pm 4.30pm 8.40pm 6.40pm 1.45pm 2.00pm 3.40pm 11.00am

4.00pm

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11.00am 5.45pm 8.10pm

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MIA AND THE WHITE LION M

5.40pm

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A magical Yeti must return to his family in this new fun-filled adventure. “ Lovely and beautiful film. Left feeling happy.”

Michael.

ABOMINABLE G

THU & FRI 1:15, SAT 4:45, FINAL SUN 2:45 _____________________________________

THU & FRI 11:00, 1:35 & 5:40, SAT 12:50 & 3:05, SUN 10:50 & 1:05 _____________________________________ For all its wacky, gross-out, shock-you humour, it has a lot of heart. It may not be for everyone, but your funny bone will probably be tickled lots.

“This important true story needed to be filmed and definitely should be seen.” Allan.

FRI 7:30, SAT 5:10, SUN 3:10, WED 7:45 _____________________________________

Put your name and phone no. On the back of your ticket and be in the draw to win the Mia basket of goodies. _____________________________________

LION KING PG

DANGER CLOSE: THE BATTLE OF LONG TAN R13

THU 7:40, FRI 7:50, SAT 7:10, SUN 5:10, WED 7:40 _____________________________________ The final in the marvellous trilogy is wonderful and heartwarming, so uplifting and emotional. You’ll love this one too.

A DOG’S JOURNEY PG

THU & FRI 10:50, SAT 2:25, SUN 12:25 _____________________________________

IT CHAPTER TWO R16

SAT 6:40, SUN 4:40 _____________________________________ “It’s thoroughly entertaining with a lot of different things happening that will keep you absorbed.” Allan.

DOWNTON ABBEY PG

THU 1:20, 5:35 & 7:30, FRI 1:20 & 5:25, SAT 12:20, 2:45 & 5:20, SUN 10:20, 12:45 & 3:20, TUE 5:25, WED 10:00, 5:25 & 7:30 _____________________________________ This hilarious adventure comedy is great for all ages and will make you very happy.

THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2 PG

THU & FRI 11:30, SAT 12:30, FINAL SUN 10:30 _____________________________________ Astronaut Roy McBride undertakes a mission across an unforgiving solar system to uncover the truth about his missing father and his doomed expedition that now, 30 years later, threatens the universe.

AD ASTRA M

THU & FRI 7:35, SAT 7:20, SUN 5:20, TUE 7:30 _____________________________________

6.40pm 1.00pm

www.flicks.co.nz/cinema/regent-theatre-te-awamutu/

A very good film of a true story, that took four years to make, that needs to be seen.

1.40pm 11.00am 6.15pm 1.30pm 6.15pm

11.15am 3.45pm 1.15pm 6.00pm 1.30pm

Ph 871 6678

Wed,

3.15pm 1.20pm 11.00am 6.15pm 1.45pm 8.15pm 1.40pm 8.15pm 1.05pm

4.00pm 1.45pm 4.15pm 1.15pm 1.30pm 1.45pm 6.10pm 6.15pm 3.30pm 6.00pm 12.45pm 8.00pm 1.30pm 8.00pm 1.15pm

Tue, 3.45pm 19 Mar

20 Mar

8.20pm 6.00pm 8.30pm 11.15am 5.40pm 11.00am 8.30pm 12.45pm 5.30pm 8.10pm 5.50pm 4.00pm 4.10pm 6.00pm

4.10pm 1.45pm 6.15pm 1.00pm 8.00pm

1.00pm 4.00pm 5.50pm

19 Mar

Wed, Wed, 16 Oct

11.15am 1.00pm 1.30pm 6.00pm 4.10pm 6.00pm 1.35pm 8.10pm 1.15pm 3.20pm

8.35pm

11.00am 4.10pm 5.50pm 6.15pm

3.40pm

Tue,Tue, 15 Oct

3.40pm 4.00pm 6.00pm

8.35pm

1.40pm

The Guilty (M) 1 hr 40 mins

YULI (M) 2 hrs 10 mins

1.30pm 8.15pm 11.15am 6.00pm 1.10pm

Fri,Fri, 11 Oct

Led by a winning performance from Isabela Moner, this familyfriendly Indiana Jones style adventure is fun for adults as well as their kids.

DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD PG THU 11:10, 1:25 & 5:35, FRI 11:10, 1:25 & 5:20, SAT 1:00 & 5:30, SUN 11:00 & 3:30

GOOD BOYS R13

Rousing, inspirational and very moving - remarkable, fascinating and at times, unbelievable. A powerful tribute to a true pioneer.

MAIDEN M

SUN 10:25, TUE 5:30, WED 10:20 & 5:40 _____________________________________ “Mosley is a movie adults will want to watch with their kids, it’s got a lot of heart.” Lucy Lawless.

It tells a timeless adventurous tale of family, love and hope.

“It’s quite a special mission.” Allan.

MOSLEY PG

THU & FRI 11:20, SAT 12:25 _____________________________________ Led by a career-best performance from Jennifer Lopez, Hustlers is a uniquely empowering heist drama with depth and intelligence to match its striking visual appeal.

HUSTLERS R16

THU 5:25 & 8:00, FRI 8:00, SAT 4:35 & 7:50, SUN 2:35 & 5:50, TUE 5:35 & 7:50, WED 5:25 & 8:00 _____________________________________ An innovative action-thriller starring Will Smith as Henry Brogan, an elite assassin, who is suddenly targeted and pursued by a mysterious young operative that seemingly can predict his every move.

GEMINI MAN M

THU 7:50, FRI 5:35 & 7:40, SAT 3:10 & 7:40, SUN 1:10 & 5:40, TUE 7:40, WED 5:45 & 7:50 _____________________________________ A very worthwhile look at the life of Judy Garland. See it for Judy or see it for Renee Zellweger or see it for both, just see it.

JUDY M

This is an authentic, heartfelt true story and the audiences seems to have recognised that. Grown men leaving cinemas with tears in their eyes. The Michelle Payne biopic proves to be a winner.

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