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The 3pm clash is the highlight of the Kihikihi International Polo Day at the Nga Rakau Polo Grounds on Dick Street.

New Zealand is aiming to avoid successive defeats at Kihikihi – last year Argentina visited and scored a 15-7 win.

The hosts will be led

by John Paul Clarkin, who plays with both the Cambridge and Mystery Creek polo clubs. He’ll be joined by homegrown talent Kit Brooks of the Cambridge Polo Club, Mystery Creek’s Tom Hunt and Cantabrian Sam Martin.

South Africa will be led by Gareth Evans, who has celebrated three South African Open wins.

The day begins at 1pm with a battle-of-the-sexes clash between the New Zealand women’s and colts teams.

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Today we launch a new series penned by Hamilton based author Ceana Priest, who explores walks on our doorstep.

Stepping out into Waipā's walks

The Mangakara Nature Walk winds through ancient forest at Pirongia Forest Park and is an easy stroll for families. Young adventurers will enjoy tearing along the winding boardwalks and poking around in the forest streams.

For explorers with little legs, this is an achievable adventure with lots of spots to rest and peer up at the towering trees. The boardwalk passes between stands of trees and there are a handful of bridges which could be the launching pad for a friendly game of Pooh-sticks.

Along the way you can’t miss the mysterious huge boulder, although no-one is quite sure where it came from. Was it thrown out of a volcano or perhaps because it is so smooth it may be a river boulder? Take a peek at the sign and have a guess.

Three quarters around the loop there is a small seating area leading down to a shallow stream. It’s the perfect summer spot for a bite to eat and a paddle. Bring insect repellent if you are settling in for an hour – there are some active biters here!

Keep an eye out for insect larvae hiding in the rocks which are an important source of food for kōkopu, eels and koura/native freshwater crayfish who live in the slowmoving water.

The walk also has a nature trail with interpretative signs so you can add a healthy dose of education to your outing. The signs dotted along the loop match a Department of Conservation factsheet which can be downloaded from their website.

How to get there: Turn onto Rosborough Road near Te Pahu, then onto Grey Road.

There’s plenty of parking near the shelter at the walk entrance.

Facilities: Toilets near the car park.

Time: Allow one hour for a relaxed stroll of

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Finn who adores bugs and splashing in forest streams. After struggling to find accessible adventures, she published the Outdoor Kid guidebooks for families to discover hidden gems from urban gullies to bike parks. www. outdoorkid.co.nz

Following on from the popularity of our ticket giveaway for the Fly My Pretties performance at the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival, we have more tickets to give away to the ‘big’ events at the Hamilton festival, running February 10 – March 1.

Gala Under the Stars on February 22 will feature Delia Hannah and Shane Cortese performing alongside members of the Hamilton Operatic Society under the musical direction of Mark Dennison.

The night will feature pieces from well known musicals, performed under the stars on the big stage of the Rhododendron Lawn.

To enter in the draw to win two tickets to the show, send your full name, contact number and the key word “Gala Under the Stars” to sophie@goodlocal.nz by 9am Tuesday, February 11.

We also have two tickets to give away to Morningstar, another highlight of the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival taking place

on February 27.

The theatre performance at the Medici Court will be the retelling of a biblical story, set a year after the creation of Eden.

To enter, send your full name, contact number and the key word “Morningstar” to sophie@goodlocal.nz by 9am Tuesday, February 11.

Also on the arts and events calendar for February is the performance by ukulele trio The Nukes, who will be joined by the Harmonic Resonators.

The groups will perform at the Plaza Theatre in Putaruru on February 29 at 7.30pm. Tickets are available through www. centrestagetheatre.co.nz or by phoning 09 426 7287.

Congratulations to Barry Jackson who won our ticket giveaway for the Fly My Pretties show at the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival, and to Tracy Cowell who won our book giveaway for Outdoor Kid Adventures.

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Looking out for each other This week I would like to highlight the working relationship between the Community Patrol and the Police.

I have written several times about the patrol in the past and I think it bears repeating that these guys and girls do an outstanding job in our community. The patrollers volunteer their time and patrol regularly at certain times often both day and night.

Last Saturday night the patrollers came across a suspicious vehicle parked at a layby in the Te Awamutu area. They immediately called Police as something they saw did not look right.

Police arrived at the scene and spoke to the occupants of the vehicle and once they confirmed the identity one of the males,

he was arrested for three breaches of bail and two breaches of a protection order.

As a result of our sharp-eyed Community Patrollers we have been able to hold a fairly serious offender to account.

In Te Awamutu we are lucky to have organisations like the Patrol, Commsafe and Neighbourhood Support.

Commsafe is a crime prevention tool where a newsletter is sent out regularly.

Information from members flows to Commsafe Coordinators and filters through to the Police. Often information gleaned from Commsafe helps us fill in the gaps giving us a bigger picture.

I am often asked by members of the community about Neighbourhood Support.

If there is an active network in your area,

I urge you to join. It’s a simple as calling 08004NEIGHBOURS (0800 463 444). Or if you want to start a group go to www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz/getinvolved.

Remember that it was the “nosy neighbour network” that provided the crucial information in the Rainbow Warrior Bombing in 1987.

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Accessibility: The grade is easy and wellsuited for smaller kids. It’s not suitable for buggies or wheelchairs because there are a number of stairs and narrow boardwalks.

Dogs: Dogs are not allowed on this adventure.

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Cell tower debate: one Waipā (almost) down, one to go

As residents in Cambridge prepare to battle plans for one cellphone tower, a deal has been struck which could resolve a similar debate in Pirongia.

Spark’s announcement that it was building a 5G compatiable tower in the township – within a stone’s throw of a school and houses - led to an angry meeting of residents last July.

But the Pirongia Tower Actions Group is pleased the telco has now agreed to focus on a site just out of the village between Penny Road and the Pirongia-Te Awamutu road.

What’s more, if the tower – on Waipā District Council owned land – is approved, it will be three years before work starts on it.

PTAG spokesperson Jane Shaw said the message to come out of the debate was that it was important for communities to seek to work with, rather than against, companies.

“Spark were very good to work with and we keep in contact with them regularly. We can’t say we have won our battle to avoid having a tower within the town, but it is hoped a mutually agreeable location has been found for the community.”

She hoped Cambridge residents would be able to work in a similarly convivial way with 2 Degrees, which has told residents it is seeking resource consent to install antenna units at the corner of King and Stafford Streets.

Residents have responded by launching a petition against the plan and were scheduled to discuss their concerns at this week’s Cambridge Community Board meeting.

The company says the site would contain standard 4G technology for increasing service capacity in the area.

Jane Shaw said she was continuing to work with groups in other districts who had similar concerns about cell towers.

She would also continue to work with National MP Barbara Kuriger and the Labour led Government to seek a review of the Rescouce Management Act, which Pirongia residents believe is too hands-off when it comes to where the towers may be erected.

At the time Jane Shaw complained that the legislation better protected empty rural land than it did resential areas.

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aims to kick the habit Waipā residents appear to strongly favour a move to making some public areas in the district smokefree.

An informal opinion poll on Facebook led by the council attracted a strong turnout – the numbers who responded equated to 10 per cent of the district population – and the majority backed the suggestion.

Mayor Jim Mylchreest promoted the call after the Council was approached by the Waikato District Health Board and the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Division of Cancer Society of New Zealand who asked for a smoke free policy to be developed.

The Government has set a goal of making New Zealand smoke-free by 2025.

The mayor believes he has the numbers to declare the district’s public places smoke-free within the next couple of months.

This week both the Cambridge and Te Awamutu Community Board leaders said they liked the idea.

In Te Awamutu Ange Holt said she would support the banning of smoking by posting signs in some public places “if that is what the majority of the Waipa community would like”.

“From initial feedback based on the facebook poll run by Waipā District Council it looks like there is a clear indication,” she said.

“As a non-smoker and never have been, I do not enjoy other people’s smoke blowing across me especially if I am eating, so it certainly would make being in a public space more enjoyable.”

Cambridge Community Board chair Sue

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Milner, also a non-smoker, also liked the idea of a smoke free Waipā.

“I find smoking and vaping offensive, and a health hazard, why should non-smokers and non-vapers have their health put at risk?

I do not enjoy the smells and the used butts that are often dropped on the ground,” she said.

The council has still to determine what areas would be deemed “public” and covered under any new bylaw.

Its Facebook poll saw respondents consistently raise three questions - what’s classified a public place, how will it be enforced and is vaping included?

Many respondents wrongly assumed the council had already committed to making the change - the issue is expected to be debated when the council meets this month.

Strategy manager Kirsty Downey said the council recognised it was important to get public opinion before developing a smoke free policy.

Westerbaan leads ratepayer call

By Viv Posselt

Bernard Westerbaan is encouraged by early signs of interest around his move to get a Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association going for the Te Awamutu Ward.

He went public with the idea last month and said last week that enough people had expressed interest to warrant an inaugural meeting. No date has been set for that meeting as yet because as Bernard wants to continue gauging public readiness for such an association.

He believes the time is right

to bring back a group focused on informing people more fully on issues affecting them.

It could also be a vehicle through which submissions could be made on Waipā District Council annual or 10year plans, he said.

“There used to be a Waipā Ratepayers Association…I think it was there for about 12 years before it folded after people moved away. The idea to start another one came after I was approached by someone keen to get it going again,” he said. “What I would like to do is to form an association that is forward-looking; it needs to look at issues affecting Te

Awamutu, of course, but also be willing to collaborate with neighbouring ratepayers’ and residents’ associations or similar groups across Waipā if and when necessary.

“Having a constructive Te Awamutu Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association will provide the public with a useful platform and can help us hold the authorities accountable. After all, the money spent by [Waipā District] council on our behalf is money sourced through ratepayers. It is very important that we as ratepayers and residents have a say in what happens to that

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He was an unsuccessful candidate at the last local body elections.

“I don’t always disagree with decisions that are made in council, but I am a strong advocate of more transparency. I believe the system could service people better, particularly as the region grows. A Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association

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He said the public could be better informed on certain issues, citing costs relating to last month’s introduction of the macron to the Waipā and speed adjustments throughout the town. Other matters, some relating to rates, street lighting, road quality and more, were of ongoing interest, particularly as the region tried to match infrastructure to growth.

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Youngsters can bridge the gap

By Viv Posselt Waipa youngsters aged 10 and upwards are being encouraged to learn how to play bridge through a new series of classes being offered by the Te Awamutu Bridge Club.

The after-school hours children’s classes will start on Tuesday February 18. Club tutor Sally Whitaker and fellow member Debz Morris said youngsters living in Cambridge or other centres out of Te Awamutu would be welcome to join.

“The idea is to get children and youth interested in playing the game. At the moment, those who are keen don’t get an opportunity to join the adult classes as they start at 7pm, which is too late for the younger ones,” said Sally.

“Dedicated classes for children mean they can learn the skills, and then join the other club classes when they’re ready.”

Sally said she took up bridge only in her late 40s and wishes she had done it earlier. Debz grew up in a card-playing home, and shares Sally’s regret at not learning the game earlier in life. Both women say the lessons bridge teaches – strategy, patience, the ability to read people and much more – are valuable assets that children can take into adulthood.

“There are kids out there who don’t necessarily play sport – this is a great activity for them to do,” said Debz.

Youngsters joining the children’s sessions will have automatic youth membership to the bridge club. Sally will tutor them initially, and said if the demand grew, other members of the club would come on board to help out. The first term will focus on a simple introduction to bridge, with bidding strategies being introduced only during the second term.

“We want to engage them from the start … help them get the feel of the game,” said Sally.

“We’ll add more complexity as we progress.”

One of the first members of the new classes will

Enthusiastic about the new children’s bridge classes are Te Awamutu Bridge Club members Debz Morris (left), her son Sam, and Sally Whitaker.

be Debz’ 12-year-old son, Sam Morris. Already a player, he ‘gets’ why his mum is so addicted to bridge and is keen to see the new classes get going.

“I enjoy it … it’s fun,” he said.

The children’s classes will run from 4pm to 5.30pm at the club’s rooms at 888 Te Rahu Rd in Te Awamutu. They will run weekly during the school term, at a cost of $10 a term. If parents

are keen for their youngster to go along and pay before the end of February, the entire year will cost just $35.

Those keen to get on board should contact Sally Whitaker on 021 159 4216 or Debz Morris on 022 687 8603.

The club’s adult classes start at 7pm on February 20.

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In three separate cases taken by Waikato Regional Council, four farming entities were convicted and fined a total of $159,674 for unlawfully discharging farm animal effluent into the environment.

The Regional Council said the prosecutions related to pollution incidents between August and November 2018 and were sentenced

by District Court Judge Melanie Harland in December.

One case was as a result of a notification from a member of public and the other two from monitoring by council staff.

The convicted parties were Nigel Rowan, of Hamilton, fined $61,837; Christopher Empson, and his company Meadowbank Farm Ltd, of Te Awamutu, fined $14,250 and $60,750 respectively and David Fullerton, of Ngāhinapouri, fined $22,837.

“We are urging all farmers to have adequate effluent management infrastructure on their farm that can cope with various weather patterns and the capacity to allow farmers to get on with other on-farm commitments,” said council investigations manager Patrick Lynch.

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Wetlands celebration a success

By Viv Posselt

A family-fun approach to the preservation of wetland areas was at the nub of last weekend’s Pῡweto Festival held at Lake Rotopiko to mark World Wetlands Day. The event was enjoyed by families who had fun with tree climbing, making bird masks, mudfish scrabble and meeting live geckos. Bat boxes were installed in tall kahikatea trees by Freddy

Fisher and Dave Pendalton from Treelands, while the Te Awamutu scouts, cubs and keas gave a presentation of bats.

The festival was hosted by the National Wetland Trust; it took its name from the wetland bird, the pῡweto, or spotless crake. The programme invited visitors to test their wits in discovery trail games, explore new boardwalks around the lake and through the kahikatea

forest and visit stands run by agencies that included Waipā District Council, Waikato Regional Council, NZ Landcare, Treelands, Forest and Bird, Go Eco, Outdoor Kids, Mercury and the Waikato Ecological Restoration Trust.

Karen Denver, executive officer at the National Wetland Trust said: “We love holding these multi-agency events to show how we are all working together to raise

Dave Pendalton from Treelands installing bat boxes.

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the profile of our precious wetlands.”

Among the visitors was Hamilton’s Ceana Priest and her three-year-old son, Finn Priest-Jacobs. Ceana is a former hut warden who after the birth of Finn launched the website outdoorkid. co.nz to promote family outdoor adventures and connect children to nature.

Her search for child-friendly adventures and explorations led to her publishing an adventure book last year; the latest edition incorporating more than 100 adventure, has just become available in bookstores.

Ceana is also writing a monthly column for News readers, outlining interesting walks to consider in Waipā “I think having naturebased experiences builds a huge amount of resilience in kids,” she said. “There’s always going to be bumps and bruises, but generally these ‘mishaps’ result in a greater understanding of their own abilities. Also, nature offers kids the opportunity to display their creativity by making up their own games or getting hands-on constructing bush huts. We’re incredibly lucky to live in a country where access to nature play is relatively easy.”

Finn Priest-Jacobs, 3, searches for the perfect letter to complete his game of mudfish scrabble.

Ceana, who partnered with the Department of Conservation, and Forest and Bird, included information sheets to help make it easier for youngsters to identify trees. She said the Pῡweto Festival took place in

one of her favourite spots in the region.

Waipā District Council heritage and museum manager Tony Roxburgh said initiatives like the festival helped draw positive attention to wetland areas.

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Save water message grows louder Waipā District Council has ramped up efforts to get residents and commercial businesses to conserve water.

It says a move to alert level four – no outdoor water use of any kind – is on the cards for Te Awamutu, Pirongia and Ohaupo residents if they do not conserve water – and if there is no rain in the next week.

Chief executive Garry Dyet said the Council’s water services team is reducing water pressure in the town and preventing tankers from filling from the Te Awamutu supply. Water tanker suppliers have been required from this week to fill up at the Cambridge bulk supply on Matos Segedin Drive.

“We need 3-4 days of significant, steady rainfall along with everyone’s best conservation efforts,” he said.

The last significant rainfall was over six weeks ago in December, and the Mangauika Stream which supplies the town is running

extremely low.

Te Awamutu’s additional town water supply is being constructed on Cambridge Road to source water from the Waikato River. Once this is operational in mid-2021, residents will still need to consider water use during periods of low rainfall.

“Water is a finite, precious resource and it takes quite a journey from river to tap. It takes 12 hours to convert it to drinking water, so we need to be mindful how we use it, particularly in summer,” Dyer said.

Large commercial operators in the town have joined the Council and all resident’s efforts, putting water conservation measures in place where possible.

Water saving measures are also required for rural properties who have tanks with a trickle-feed from town supply.

Council has provided a list of tips via the smartwater. org.nz website to save water

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• Wash on full loads for dishwashing and laundry.

• Rinse vegetables in a small bowl rather than a running tap.

• Don’t tip leftover water down the sink – save it for your garden.

• Let grass go brown. It will pick back up with the rain comes.

• Reduce pool evaporation by using a pool cover.

Water services manager Martin Mould said questions have been raised about the quick move from Water Alert 1 to Water Alert 3.

“Water-saving adverts have run in our local papers since the beginning of December, however a water alert can only be instigated when we reach certain trigger levels.

“In this instance, the low stream coupled with high demand over the long weekend triggered the jump from water alert 1 to water alert 3, bypassing trigger levels for 2 completely.”

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Dairy giant to drop coal

Fonterra will ditch coal for wood at its Te very much at the heart of how we’re working Awamutu site at the end of the season. and thinking about our future.”

The site has used a combination of fuels to Last year, Fonterra announced a series of process milk - including environmental targets coal. relating to its coal use, “The move to wood pellets at Te It’s latest manufacturing emissions Awamutu will save the Co-operative announcement, that from about 84,000 tonnes of carbon and water efficiency, 2020-21 it will power its packaging and farm emissions every year, that’s the boiler with wood pellets, equivalent of taking around 32,000 environment plans. follows a trial year.

“The move to cars off the road and will reduce Fonterra’s Sustainable Fonterra’s national coal consumption wood pellets at Te Energy and Utility Awamutu will save by approximately 10 per cent.’ – Manager Linda the co-operative about Linda Thompson, Fonterra.

Thompson says it’s an 84,000 tonnes of carbon exciting step for the co-operative and, in emissions every year, that’s the equivalent particular, the Te Awamutu team. of taking around 32,000 cars off the road “It really demonstrates that sustainability, and will reduce Fonterra’s national coal doing what’s right for the long term good, is consumption by approximately 10 per cent.

“It’s a positive step forward as we look to reduce emissions and work towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050.”

The Te Awamutu site is one of three North Island sites which use coal.

“There is no one single solution for us to transition out of coal. We know we can’t do it alone, that’s why working with others like wood pellet supplier Nature’s Flame and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) are so important.”

Taupo based Nature’s Flame will be supplying the pellets made from sustainable wood fibre residues from the surrounding areas. John Goodwin, Nature’s Flame’s Operations Manager says they’re excited to

be partnering with Fonterra.

“We’re encouraged about the growth of the bioenergy (wood pellets) industry and we’re proud to be part of something that’s good for the environment and our local communities.”

EECA’s Chief Executive Andrew Caseley said the project aligned with EECA’s purpose to help decarbonise the New Zealand economy.

“This is the largest boiler conversion project to biofuels to date, and this is why it has received $200,000 in funding from EECA’s technology demonstration programme. It also has the added benefit of establishing a more viable and large-scale wood pellet supply chain.”

Dry start for farmers The Waikato has started 2020 with dryer conditions than last year, with rainfall levels down as much as 400 millimetres.

Federated Farmers Waikato president Andrew McGiven said most farmers were coping well, having set aside supplementary feed to keep stock fed during the dry spell.

“We had a really good winter and spring so most have got plenty of supplement set aside which is getting fed out now.”

It was too soon to tell, he said, whether the summer of

2019/2020 could be like the summer of 2008/2009, when serious drought conditions hit the Waikato.

“That was more during March… If the dry conditions drag through to the middle or end of March, then people are really going to struggle. But if it breaks early things hopefully should be alright. It’s a bit of a waiting game at the moment.”

Last summer saw an earlier dry season before Christmas followed by a wet start to 2019. “So that’s what we’ve just got to hope for

really.”

As the Waikato bakes, farmers in Southland are dealing with flooding.

“The long range weather forecast is talking about some pattern changes happening mid to late February so that’s what we’re crossing our fingers for, that things might change and the wind play might change and that rain that Southland’s getting we might get ourselves.

“I’m sure Southland wouldn’t mind trading a bit of sunshine for rain at the moment,” McGiven said.

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OBITUARY – GRACE RODGER: 26.4.1932 – 20.1.2020

The many layers of a Cambridge matriach

By Viv Posselt One of New Zealand’s most successful rowing families farewelled a much-loved matriarch last month.

Grace Rodger died on January 20, aged 87. Her memorial service at Sir Don Rowlands Centre was especially poignant – Lake Karapiro is a place with which Grace had a deep personal connection through the decades and where she won immense respect for her support of New Zealand’s national rowing effort.

Leading the many tributes was one of her five children, former Olympic oarsman David Rodger. He joined others in describing Grace as accomplished, strong, kind and independent, always there to support her family through whatever they chose to do, always there to chide when they didn’t sit up straight or eat everything on their plate. She was impatient with the sexism she faced as a younger woman and David said she made a point of telling her children and grandchildren that ‘girls can do anything’.

“Her focus was always the family,” said David. “Her motto for herself was ‘best always’ and this was true when she addressed family. She was fiercely proud of the achievements of all.”

Grace offered unabated support to her family during their years of involvement in rowing, yachting, athletics, basketball, waterskiing, cycling and international coaching. She revelled in David becoming the first Cambridge citizen to medal at an Olympics (1976) and at his Sportsman of the Year win at the 1982 Halberg Awards.

There were other, quirkier family achievements she treasured – New Zealand representative rowing teams made up of a brother and sister, and later, a husband and wife.

Her support was also practical; Grace spent years assisting the volunteers and rowing administrators and proved masterful in the way she took charge in running the cafeteria for athletes at the 1978 World Rowing Championships at Lake Karapiro. Her efforts won her honorary membership to the Auckland Rowing Association.

Outside sporting pursuits, Grace was involved in scouting and the Altrusa Club. She was musical all her life and later developed a talent for china painting, also known as porcelain painting. Her skilled hand won awards, particularly for her paintings of birds, and saw her teaching china painting and take on the presidency of the New Zealand Porcelain Artists’ Association.

Cambridge was home for Grace. She was born here, the eldest of four – her two surviving siblings, Vic and Shirley, were at her memorial. After attending Puahue and Te Awamutu Primary schools, then Whanganui Girls’ College, she began her working life with a stock agent in Hamilton before moving into the banking sector. It was there, when she was expected to resign after becoming engaged to Keith Rodger, that she first railed against the discriminatory norms of the day.

In her 21st year Grace met Keith, a man she described to her family as the love of her life. They married at Te Awamutu’s St John’s Church in 1955 and farmed at Kaipaki before moving to Cambridge over 50 years ago. Keith Rodger died in 2006.

Grace is survived by her five children, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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The Three Peaks Ride event starting next week will showcase the Vantage Elite Road Cycling Championships, where the country’s leading cyclists compete in time trials and road races for the right to wear the national jersey.

From February 13 to 16, the Three Peaks Ride: New Zealand’s Cycling Festival will offer festivities for spectators, participants and those just looking for a fun family weekend.

For the second year, Ride will also present the New Zealand Gran Fondo – a 100km ride which follows the exact course the elite riders will face the following day. There is also an 18km Corto Fondo which is suited to cyclists of all ages and abilities.

Among the free community events planned for the weekend are the APL Party in the Park and the Big Bike film night 2020 premier, sponsored by Foster construction, both in Victoria Square.

This year’s showstopper will be the Hamilton Airport Runway Criterium.

For the first time, the main runway will host one hour of cycle racing open to all Cycling NZ licensed riders.

There will be public viewing from the main terminal.

Tickets are also available to the post-racing Question and Answer session with a former New Zealand world champion, Greg Henderson interviewing New Zealand Tour de France veteran, Shane Archbold.

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A stroll in the park…

Walking netball is to become a permanent fixture on the Te Awamutu calendar following a trial run by Sport Waikato initiative “This is Me”.

The six-week pilot started last October with This is Me partnering with TA Sports and the Albert Park Indoor centre.

This is Me encourages communities to come together to find ways to support and encourage women and girls to get moving.

The idea of walking netball was suggested by Te Awamutu woman Clare Ravenscroft who experienced walking netball in the United Kingdom.

“I was besotted with the sound of the laughter actually; I was knackered when I played but it was just women having fun.”

Walking netball is a slowed down version of the game of netball. Its rules are modified – running and jumping are not permitted. The

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adaptions provide an opportunity for women and girls that is more inclusive and of lower impact than the standard game. The sessions provided a relaxed, friendly and supportive environment for women to get moving where they were welcomed and could connect with other women whilst having fun.

Over the six weeks pilot 25 women took part. The women advanced their own knowledge in both umpiring and warm up exercises, with some beginning to run these aspects towards the end. The structure of the pilot was flexible allowing the women to attend when they could. There wasn’t any registration or teams therefore no one was bound to the full six weeks.

Walking netball is played at Albert Park Indoor Centre from 10am to 11am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and entry is $3. The next sixWalking netball has been a hit in Te Awamutu week series begins on March 3 and 4.

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Their points will help close the gap from their current position of seventh on the Olympic ranking. The third to fifth ranked nations secure qualification for two riders for Tokyo, sixth to 11th ranked countries getting one spot each. There are five double-header world cup competitions and the world championships scheduled before the June 1 cut-off.

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Bias was the only one of the five Kiwis competing to make it out of the qualifying phase on the first day.

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Tall order for Luvaluva

New South Wales-based jockey Koby Jennings (pictured) is aiming to maintain his perfect strike-rate on the John Sargent-trained Luvaluva in the Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa tomorrow.

The 24-year-old hoop, who is originally from Taralgon in Victoria, has ridden the five-yearold mare in her last two starts for two victories in the Gr.3 Summer Cup (2000m) and Listed January Cup (2000m) and he is now hoping to claim his maiden Group One. “She is going really well,” he said. “Her first start she was in control of the race from a very long way out and she was never going to be beaten.

“It was a pretty similar scenario the start after. There were a bit of tactics going on in that race and she had to carry a bit of weight, but she was still too good.

“You have got be confident when you are riding a mare going as well as she is.”

Jennings is looking forward to coming over to New Zealand and believes Luvaluva can continue her winning ways and add a Group One win to her tally.

“I am really looking forward to coming over to New Zealand,” he said.

“Hopefully we will be seeing the same result on Saturday as we have been seeing in Australia.”

Luvaluva arrived in New Zealand last weekend ahead of her Te Rapa contest and Jennings said reports from the stable have been positive.

“I have been talking with John’s foreman (Campbell Ashby) who is over with her now,” he said.

“He is very confident with her and said she has come over great, is doing well and feeling fresh.”

Luvaluva will be his only ride on the day.

“I fly in on Wednesday and I will sit on her a couple of times before Saturday,” he said.

“My partner is coming over on Friday and then we will stay until the following Thursday, so we will have a few days to look around.”

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New association strikes at Karaka

Last week’s New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale was the birthplace for a new association between Singaporebased New Zealand trainer Stephen Gray and Perth syndicator Peter Morley of Belhus Racing Stables.

Morely recently visited Gray’s training operation in Singapore and liked what he saw, deciding to extend his racing operation to the Asian racing jurisdiction.

“We visited Singapore recently and bumped into Stephen. After having a look around we decided that Stephen was exactly the sort of trainer we wanted to be associated with,” Morley said.

“With Perth being on the same timezone as Singapore and only four hours the Wakeful (Gr.2, 2000m) and ran fourth in the VRC Oaks (Gr.1, 2500m). Koby reminds me away it made perfect sense to expand our reach and provide our clients with very much of Blake Shinn.

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What’s On… 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 Twilight Bowls at Kihikihi Bowling Club, Monday evening, 5.30-7.30. Bring a team of four or we will put you in a team. Bowls can be supplied. We also have bowls Tuesday and Saturday for anyone wanting to try. Contact Dave on 8702006.

Sporting Clays – Clay Target shooting open for practice 4pm till 7pm Tuesday Evenings. Phone Sean 0272220410 for details.

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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. Info: 07 870 4424 / 07 823 6797 Te Awamutu Brass Band – The band has a senior band and a learners group. The senior band practices on Mondays 7.30-8.30pm. Learners group practice is by arrangement on Mondays from 5.30-7.00pm Info: 07 871 5464 Kihikihi Ukulele Club – Fortnightly club nights for February 2020 are 4th and 18th , beginning at 6.30pm . A beginners and advanced group will be in operation. Contact Angela 07 870 2649 SOCIAL CLUBS Alcoholics Anonymous – If you drink that’s your problem. If you want to stop its ours. Weekly

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Sally 07 871 3125 Ratepayers Society Market Day – Aotea Domain,Sunday 2nd February from 9-12, local arts and crafts, produce, preserves, bric a brac, car boot sale.Info Sue Forsythe 0276482574 Te Awamutu Bridge Club - 888 Te Rahu Rd Weekly sessions: Monday evening 6.50pm play starts at 7pm, Tuesday Daytime 10.50am play starts at 11am (bring lunch), Wednesday evening 6.50pm play starts at 7pm, Friday afternoon 1.05pm play starts at 1.15pm, commencing January 28. Youth Bridge 10yrs +, Tuesday 4pm-5.30pm (school term only) $10/term commencing February 18. Adult Lessons for beginners Thursday 6.50pm start 7pm commencing February 20. Tutor Sally Whitaker 871 6570. Info Alison Snell - 871 6656 Rosebank Art Centre – A friendly group of local visual artists meeting at Churchill Street every Friday 9.30 – 1.00pm approx. New members of all levels welcome. For more info call in for a chat or contact Sue Gordon 871 3300 or 0274 849 143 Te Awamutu RSA Mahjong Club is an autonomous group affilliated to TARSA through membership subscriptions. This is a friendly social group that enjoys playing on Tuesday evenings at 7pm sharp and/or Friday afternoons at 1pm sharp at the RSA. A beginners course is coming up soon.

For more information contact Robin Jackways 027 266 2259 or Pauline Chidlow 027 632 6733.

Te Awamutu Community Menzshed – every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday clubrooms, 132 Raeburne St, 9.00am-12 noon. Woodwork, metalwork, vege gardening, toy making, painting or a place to socialise. Bring along your skills or come and learn off us. Info contact Bevian 027 570 3489.

Kihikihi Police House and Temple Cottage Trust – Buildings are open each Wednesday from 1-3pm and on the first Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm. School and community groups are welcome by appointment. The Police House is a Heritage NZ listed building (number 4331) and is listed on the Te Ara Wai Journeys. Contact Christine 027 498 9384

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Info: 022 305 8353 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 Seriously Social Cycling Group – every Wednesday, leaving at 9.30am from the Mitre 10 carpark, Cambridge Road, Te Awamutu.

Wear: bright clothing and a helmet. Includes a café stop at the end. All ages involved (30 to 80). All welcome. Info: Betsy 0274951138.

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

Tuition for pipers and drummers, from learners to those with more experience. All welcome. Info: 021 240 5275.

Te Awamutu Quilters – meet every second Tuesday at Alma Brotherhoood Court, 28 Herbert St (opposite Moule St), Kihikihi. Session times are 9am-1pm and 6.30-9pm. Hand stitching, machine sewers, traditional, contemporary or art quilters - all levels of experience welcome – beginners, intermediate or experienced. Although quilting and patchwork are the club’s main focus many members are accomplished in several other crafts and all crafters are welcome to join. For any general enquiries or session dates please contact

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with Jan Bilton

Beer essentials There’s nothing like a long, cool beer for quenching the thirst during summer. But beer can also be eaten. It’s a great flavour enhancer for many dishes including marinades, stews, breads and even desserts.

Beer was first brewed from a variety of cereals such as wheat, oats, rice, millet and sorghum. It was used for braising and poaching as well as a leavener and flavour for breads and cakes.

Some recipes that incorporate wine can also be prepared with a beer. The flavour will be more malty and toastier. Just choose a beer that you enjoy — as with cooking with wine, you should never use a beer that you wouldn’t drink.

Ale is an English classic with its earthy, fruity flavours that marry well with cheeses and fish and chips. Bitter is a buffer for rich fatty meats and a little is perfect for slow-roasting pork for tacos.

Stout is black and dry with an almost coffeechocolate flavour — perfect for chocolate cakes and desserts. Porter is like a combo of stout and pale ale — great for casseroling beef.

Resist the temptation to use more beer than the recipe states — it’s an enhancement. And you don’t have to worry about getting drunk — the alcohol evaporates during cooking.

BEER DOUGH PIZZA

Beer adds deliciousness to the dough.

Beer Dough Base: 3 cups high grade flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon sugar 1 cup ale 2 1/4 teaspoons allpurpose active yeast 3 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon olive oil Prawn Pizza Topping: 4 tablespoons tomato paste or onion marmalade 1 cup diced green capsicum or (thawed) peas 2 cups shredded tasty cheese 7-8 small-medium tomatoes, sliced 24 cooked shelled prawns 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese 3 teaspoons dried oregano drizzle olive oil Place the flour, salt and sugar in an electric food mixer. Stir until well combined.

Warm the beer slightly then stir in the yeast.

Stand in a warm place for 5 minutes.

Pour into the flour mixture and mix using a dough hook until it forms a dough ball.

Tip onto a lightly floured bench. Knead until smooth and not sticky. Place in an oiled bowl.

Cover with film. Refrigerate for 8 hours or

overnight to rise.

Punch the dough down and allow to rise until doubled in size. Divide the dough in half. (One half can be returned to the fridge overnight, if required.)

Pat or roll into two 30cm rounds and place in two lightly oiled pizza pans.

Preheat the oven to 220°C. (The dough will rise a little while preparing the topping.)

Spread the bases with the tomato paste or onion marmalade then top with remaining ingredients in the order listed.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the dough is golden and the base is cooked. Serves 6-8.

The Kihikihi International Polo Day is this Saturday at the Nga Rakau Polo Grounds, Dick St, Kihikihi, beginning 1pm with the Ladies vs Colts followed by the international test match at 3pm. General admission $25 with children under 13 free. Catered table options available through Paul: international@kihikihipolo. co.nz

BEER MARINADE

Great for beef, lamb, chicken and pork.

1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup malty beer 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, crushed salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon each: dry mustard, dried basil, oregano, thyme To prepare the marinade, whisk together the oil, beer and vinegar. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.

Pour over the meat and marinate for at least 2 hours in the fridge. Makes about 3/4 cup, enough for marinating 750g meat.

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A twist on Tiramisu. I used a coffee and oatmeal stout but any dark beer would work. Delicious!

Great served topped with blueberries or other seasonal fruit.

1/2 cup mascarpone, softened 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 120g trifle sponge 1/2 cup stout cocoa powder to garnish Combine the mascarpone and sugar in a bowl and stir to dissolve. Whip the cream until stiff.

Fold into the mascarpone.

Cut the sponge cake into fingers or cubes.

Pour the stout into a shallow bowl. Dip the sponge into the beer, coating all sides.

Divide evenly between six serving dishes or glasses, pressing lightly onto the base. Top with the mascarpone. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight.

Dust with the cocoa powder. Serve berries on top or on the side. Serves 6.

Lake Karapiro will host two days of action-packed powerboat racing this weekend, with the NZ Powerboat Nationals, the Masport Cup and round two of the Hydro Thunder Grand Prix Hydroplane Series taking place 9am - 4.30pm Saturday and Sunday. Entry into Mighty River Domain will be $20 for adults and free for under 13s.

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From the standard range of IPA, APA, XPA and Pale Ale comes the yellow labelled Pils at a modest 4.8%.

What stood out – maybe it was because it had been a long day at the office – was that this beer hit the mark from the off. It’s gorgeous, and the hoppy taste lingers.

Look, to be fair, it will be a pretty cold day in Hell before I bag a beer… that’s not what this column is about – but Parrotdog pils is a cracking good ale.

We followed it with a Moa Station IPA - but that’s another story.

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“I was going to get a Stoke Amber this week – but you mentioned the Stoke range in the last column, so I had to change my mind,” David lamented.

So, he headed slightly north from Stoke and back to the capital – to bring Gary and I a six pack of Parrotdog Pandemonium Pilsner.

The Parrotdog brewery is in Lyall Bay and its website tells a tale of three men called Matt who were variously involved in a journey of home-brewing in an Aro Valley flat to opening a fully fledged (pun intended) Parrotdog Brewery.

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The 40th annual Blueberry Fun Run/Walk is taking place outside Ohaupo School this Sunday, beginning at 8am. 5km, 10km and 15km walk or run options. All finishers get a blueberry pie. Late entry is $25 for adults, $10 for children. Info: Ross 027 474 1213 or murphyz@xtra.co.nz.

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05 TOYOTA ECHO VITZ Sports Edition, economical 1.3 VVT-i (non cambelt) engine, aero version with alloy wheels, push button start, climate control, multi airbags, low kms, ideal commuters or first car, Toyota reliability at its best!

SALE PRICE, DRIVEAWAY

$7490

NO DEPOSIT TAP* 1 $10

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12 TOYOTA PRIUS G’S Touring, very rare version, superior example, not your normal Prius! Big range of improvements over normal versions, come in & check it out now, full warranty & 12m free service,very rare & the ultimate Prius!

SALE PRICE, DRIVEAWAY

$15,990

NO DEPOSIT TAP* 1W $10

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12 NISSAN NV350 LWB

5 door (dual side doors), 5 stage auto, 2.0 twin cam 16V engine, 3 seater, SRS, ABS, good looking van sold ready t work, tow bar, audio upgrade, non-cambelt engine, 1 only at this price!

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SALE PRICE, DRIVEAWAY

NO DEPOSIT TAP* 4W $10

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$17,490 14 NISSAN NV350 LWB

5 door, 2.0 twin cam 16V, 5 stage auto, 6 seat with fold away rear seat, under floor storage, sold ready to work with tow bar, audio upgrade, orc & gst included, super clean & tidy unit, priced to sell, must view!

SALE PRICE, DRIVEAWAY

NO DEPOSIT TAP*

$16,490

ALL VANS COME WITH THE FOLLOWING: TOW BAR FITTED & WIRED AUDIO UPGRADE – OPTIONS AVAILABLE GST & ALL ON ROAD COSTS FULL MTA SERVICE 12MONTH VTNZ WOF & 6MONTH REGO

1W $10

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09 NISSAN ATLAS DOUBLE CAB

3.0 intercooled turbo diesel, low loader, only 39kms for new!, immaculate unit ready to work, 3070 x 1640 x 2000 ID box body, rear camera, fully optioned, drive on a car licence, best available!

NO DEPOSIT TAP*

$7990 10 NISSAN SERENA

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SALE PRICE, DRIVEAWAY

$20,990

$11,990 11 NISSAN NOTE 15-XV

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SALE PRICE, DRIVEAWAY

NO DEPOSIT TAP*

W $52

6 seater, flatdeck truck, 2.0 twin cam 16V, 5 speed manual, super clean & tidy unit priced to sell, 3 drop side deck, low loading, car licence & WOF size, high spec cab with full options, excellent vehicle!

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3W $11

$15,990

12 NISSAN NV350 LWB 5 door, 2.0 twin cam 16V, 5 stage auto, 6 seat with fold away rear seat, low kms by one owner, sold ready to work with tow bar, audio upgrade, orc & gst included, terrific example of this popular model, Look!

SALE PRICE, DRIVEAWAY

$17,990

NO DEPOSIT TAP* P OA

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14 NISSAN NV350 JUMBO

high roof, extra LWB, rare 5 door version, low kms, absolutely immaculate van, grunty 2.5 twin cam petrol, tinted glass, 6 seater with fold away rear seat, rear camera, just arrived, be quick for this one!

SALE PRICE, DRIVEAWAY

$21,990

NO DEPOSIT TAP* ARR

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09 MAZDA TITAN DASH

double cab, 6 seater, flatdeck, 2.0 petrol, 5 speed manual, low loader, 2.0 EFI 16V engine, wooden deck, car licence & WOF size, very nice example priced to sell, call today, arriving soon.

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SALE PRICE, DRIVEAWAY

NO DEPOSIT TAP*

$15,990

NO DEPOSIT TAP*

NO DEPOSIT TAP*

SALE PRICE, DRIVEAWAY

$13, 990

WEEKLY PRICES ARE CALCULATED ON NO DEPOSIT OVER A 48 MONTH TERM @12.95% INTEREST AND INCLUDE ALL APPLICABLE FEES AND CHARGES. FULL REPAYMENT AMOUNT AND DISCLOSURE AVAILABLE. PRICES INCLUSIVE OF GST & ORC.

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