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A man who is improving the lives of Te Awamutu’s young people through friendship, discipline and boxing has become Te Awamutu News’ Person of the Year for 2020. Chris Graham founded and started the Te Awamutu Boxing Academy about 18 months ago under the umbrella of the Te Awamutu Youth Development Trust. The long-time teacher and youth worker knew the positive impact boxing could have on young lives; he had trained in the sport as a boy, and his brother Billy Graham is the former Australasian boxing champion who started a boxing academy in Naenae as one of several now run nationwide through the Billy Graham Youth Talking about ‘the best stuff he’s ever done’ is Te Awamutu News’ Person of the Year, Chris Graham.

Foundation. Chris knew boxing could benefit the kids of Te Awamutu. When he opened the academy he wanted to help youngsters foster friendships and build selfesteem in such a way that it created pathways to a more positive future. They started with 10 in mid-2019, and now have over 100 boys and girls between the ages of nine and 18. They come from around the region, and many, said Chris, have made real strides in improving their lives – something he puts down to accepting each other on a level playing field, and the messages of respect that are central to training sessions where kids are noticed and successes are rewarded. He also offers help on school issues and has helped steer young adults into the workplace. “I’ve definitely seen a change to some of the kids. They’re not just members, they are friends. They greet you differently when you see them around town,” said Chris. The community knows it, too. Police are right behind what the academy does, as are a growing number of businesses offering support. The numbers of individuals and school groups has grown to the point where Chris has moved from part-time to full-time head coach, sharing the weekly programme of classes with co-coaches, Quentin Wallace and the academy’s manager and female coach, Erinna Lane. Erinna is also Chris’s daughter. She is equally driven to promote better outcomes for young people and is involved across other projects intended to raise awareness around their wellbeing. She leads the thriving girls’ programme at the academy, something she started at the beginning of 2020. Continued on page 6

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Season’s greetings CAPTAIN SHAUN BAKER Salvation Army Officer For me, Christmas is and always has been that time of year where family can come together and enjoy each other’s company, eat a nice meal together and swap gifts. It’s never not been a fun time of year for my family. That said, Christmas is not a happy time of year for many. This year some are dealing with the loss of employment, grieving loved ones, dealing with health issues or simply lonely to name a few. While Christmas for me has always been about family, Jesus has never left the centre of why I celebrate. Without Christ, all we have is mas and that’s hardly worth celebrating. I think Jesus would want us, this year especially, to look out for others and support our local communities anyway we can. Let’s bring the hope, peace, love and joy of Christ to others this Christmas.

MURRAY SMITH Bridges Church This week I drove past a house that was unlike anything I’ve ever seen. The occupants had gone “all out” with Christmas decorating. All kinds of ‘busyness’ - Santas galore, one even poking his head in and out of a Kiwi outhouse (WC)! To the credit of these enthusiasts, there was a nativity scene featuring a little animal stable with a star over it, baby Jesus with Mary, Joseph, and wisemen - all elements conveying the actual Christmas story… the story of a Child born where there was no room for His birth so a stable had to do. Increasingly in our culture there is still scarcely room for Christ the Saviour whose birth Christmas commemorates. Other things have pressed in crowding Him out. That’s a costly omission. This Christmas I hope many will take moments to pause, reflect and place Christ at the centre and find the meaning and purpose He brings to life. ALAM TOPARI Alam is a member of the Muslim community in Cambridge. If only I could turn the clock back. But I have to accept that this is late December 2020. And it is the case that life can only be learnt ‘backward’, to be lived forward. During Level

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4 Covid Lockdown I rejoiced as I always relish solitude where I am on my own… but the sense too, of not being alone. I sat many hours outside, night after night watching the stars. “Well,” I would say to myself, “if Covid 19 wipes many out there’s many more who will be alright.” While PM Jacinda Ardern called the Christchurch event of March 2019 New Zealand’s darkest moment, I could see clearly its silver lining. It reinforced, cemented and made us who and what we are. What a blessing to be a Kiwi…The “High Above” created a ‘down to earth bird’ and I’m a privileged member with ngākau, upoko and mana serving as an inspiration for the world to emulate. Insha Allah - God willing. FR MALCOLM FRENCH St Andrews, Cambridge O that birth forever blessèd, when the Virgin, full of grace, by the Holy Ghost conceiving, bore the saviour of our race; and the babe, the world’s redeemer, first revealed his sacred face, evermore and evermore! We approach the mystery of the Word made flesh, where God, the fullness of God entered into our finite humanity as a little baby, born of a virgin, born in poverty. May God pour his grace into all our hearts, that as we have known of the coming of his Son through the message of angels, so may we come to know, by his Cross, the glory of his resurrection. Meri Kirihimete! Merry Christmas! JULIE GUEST St John’s Anglican Church Do you usually go home for Christmas? Or is yours the home others come back to for the celebration? Is home somewhere you can’t travel to in 2020? Or are you going to be missing loved ones due to travel restrictions? Home is a powerful word. What first comes to mind when you think of home? For many there will be ideas of comfort, of family, of safety. But we know that is not the case for far too many. Home is dangerous, a place to escape from not to. “Come home,” says the Lord to us at Christmas time. Some people think of God as “up there and far away,” but Jesus’ birth brings God down here and with us. God made his home here on earth, among us. We are at home with God as soon as we ask to be. If your home this Christmas feels empty, come home in your heart to God who is waiting for you. PASTOR JONATHAN RUTHVEN Cambridge Baptist Church In the lead up to Christmas many social commentators have been asking how we can wholeheartedly celebrate Christmas when much of the world is still in the grip of Covid-19. While such questions are understandable, they reveal a misunderstanding of why we celebrate Christmas. Christmas is not so much a celebration of what is now, although I think we have much to celebrate, but a celebration of what is to come. It is a way of remembering that because of Jesus’ coming 2000 years ago we can have genuine confidence that when he returns he will

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usher in a time of unending peace and joy for those who have placed their trust in him. That is why throughout history Christians have shown remarkable determination and resilience in celebrating Christmas in times of crisis because when the darkness seems to be getting a foothold we all need to remember that something better is to come. Have a blessed and joyful Christmas.`

JEFF PARKER Pastor, Elim Church Centre When I think Christmas, I think Hope. Hope has been described as ‘a confident expectation of good’. Maybe especially in 2020, we all need hope. It makes such a difference to our lives. The Bible communicates that God has plans to give you hope. Jesus made the way for this hope to be realised. He was born to Mary in Bethlehem that first Christmas morning. As He grew He displayed the character and nature of God in all He did. At 33 He was crucified and later rose from the dead. The Bible tells us He died to take away the sin of the world. To all who receive Him and Trust Him with their lives, He offers forgiveness for our wrongs, a relationship with Him here and now, and a welcome into His presence when we leave this life. That is hope for the future, and hope for today. CHARMAINE GILLAM Family Church It is Christmas time again, even though it has been a crazy year. As we celebrate Christmas with family and friends, around BBQ’s, dinner tables, or at the beach, we remind ourselves of how much we value, love, and appreciate one another. We also remind ourselves of the divine birth of Jesus Christ, our Immanuel (which means “God with us”), our Lord. Thanking God, for loving us as so much, “… that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” John 3:16,17. During this Christmas season, we thank Jesus Christ for not only taking our sins away, but for allowing us to become members of His family. We are never alone, for He is always with us. JEREMY LIND Raleigh St Christian Centre On behalf of Raleigh St Christian Centre I would like to wish everyone a lovely Christmas. It has been a challenging year and a common refrain I am hearing from people is that they are very weary. I pray that if you are feeling this way that you will have a time of physical and mental refreshment over the summer. As Christians we remember the Birth of our King Jesus. As someone who experienced the reality of living on this earth he came with an invitation to a disenchanted world: ‘Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.’ May you know the thrill of Hope found in the person of Jesus this festive season.

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Briefs… Cloudy view After a week of glorious weather, clouds marred the best views of the conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter on Monday. It is the closest the Solar System’s two biggest planets have been in our skies since 1226 and on Monday night those with a clear view will have seen Saturn and Jupiter appearing as an apparently single bright object. The planets will remain in close proximity – as viewed from Earth – for a while longer. 1080 fall out The Waikato Regional Council has has criticised a contractor who continued a 1080 drop targetting wallabies at Horahora despite knowing a bulldozer was operating in the aea. Waikato Regional Council chair Russ Rimmington said he had been briefed by staff. “This council has very high standards and we have been utterly let down by a contractor’s lack of judgment,” he said. Two dogs fell sick, and one died, following the drop. The council said the dog owners had been forewarned about the drop. Aid from AEDs Automated External Defibrillator (AED) devices at Countdown outlets in Porirua, Milford, Silverdale and Mangere helped save lives over the past year. New Zealand Red Cross has expessed delight that the supermarkets – with outlets in Cambridge, Te Awamutu and Ōtorohanga – are alll carrying AEDs. Play it safe ACC has issued some startling stats from last year’s festive season as a reminder to stay safe this time around. The corporation accepted a total of 103,248 claims for injuries at a cost of more than $100m. The worst day was January 1. Waikato – taking in Waipā – recorded the second highest number of festive season claims behind Auckland.

Changing face of chamber By Viv Posselt

The role played by Te Awamutu’s Chamber of Commerce through the challenges of 2020 has helped swell its ranks and set it up well for a more inclusive 2021. Membership is around 109, up some four or five on preCovid-19 numbers. Board chair Chantelle Good said while a few were lost during the past year – not all of them due to the pandemic, she noted – others have joined, finding the help they got from the Chamber through uncertain times to be a benefit worth continuing. The coming year will be one of consolidating those gains, she suggested, reaching into the wider business community and looking for a new CEO for the Chamber. “I’ve been acting since our previous CEO Kris Anderson left during lockdown, and although it’s been workable while I run my own business,

New board member Tania Sanders and chair Chantelle Good are looking ahead to a different 2021.

we are on the lookout for someone to take on the role. We’d like to have someone in place by February.” The organisation’s leadership helped ease businesses through the worst of a bad year. Chantelle said contact was maintained with members, and online meetings with a strong focus on human resources became sounding boards for those navigating rapid changes.

A lot of Te Awamutu has ‘bounced back’ relatively well, she said. Hospitality, retail and building took a hit through lockdown, but a good number have come back and are doing significantly better than might have been expected a few months ago. “It is still quiet in some areas, but overall, we’re more optimistic now,” Chantelle said. A Chamber now focusing

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on Covid-19 recovery is intent on broadening its scope, and hopes to attract more tradespeople to its ranks, those in light industry and agriculture. Perceptions persist, she said, that Chamber membership is primarily professional in its focus, but there is much to be gained on both sides if those in other industries come on board. “The perception is that only business owners tend to join. Many tradies are businessowners, and even if they aren’t, they have a lot to offer others on the Chamber. When planning events for next year, we’re going to look at running a series focused more on benefits to tradies. There are also a number of legislative changes that are now in place that will impact them as much as anyone else, and they need to know about those.” Chantelle said she hoped an incoming CEO would centre on relationship-building and engage more with existing

Best wishes, from all of us to all of you By Roy Pilott

If 2020 has been one thing, it has been memorable. The team at the Cambridge News and Te Awamutu News gathered this week as we prepared our final editions of 2020 to reflect on the challenges, the highs and the lows. It’s been a pleasure and a privilege for me to get back to Good Local (pun intended) news reporting and filling pages with news about people you know and stories that reflect our community. They reflect our community because they are part of it. You have read the words of Viv Posselt, Steph Bell Jenkins, Jan Bilton, Julie Guest, Peter Carr, Murray Smith, Peter Matthews, Matteo di Maio, Deb Thurgood, Ryan Fleming, Harriet Dixon, Ben Carey and Jeremy Smith throughout the year – and I for one have

quality reporting in Waipā. The News will be back in your letter boxes on January 14. In the meantime, the team is taking a well-earned break – but if you want to get in touch with us over the Festive Season, call News Director Roy Pilott on 027 4500 115.

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and future members. “There are more businesses working from home as a result of Covid-19. That makes a difference, and means we have to look at different ways of doing things.”

New board member on deck By Viv Posselt

Tania Sanders is the newest member of the Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce Board. Tania, an associate partner at Findex, a Silver Chamber Partner, joined the Board in September. She has been working in the background of the organisation for some time and decided to join because she wants to try and make a difference, and perhaps change some of the outdated attitudes around what a Chamber does for a town. “People often think they don’t get anything out of belonging to the Chamber. To me, it’s about finding ways to get more of the town involved. Networking is the most important thing for any Chamber, particularly a small Chamber, and there is no reason we shouldn’t be doing that better. We should be facilitating connections for all industries, including the trades.” She said many of her own clients have bounced back in the post-lockdown months, and signs of increased spending locally were strong. “My challenge now is to grow membership and network, to organise things that people want to attend and that are useful,” Tania said. “Perhaps we should look at strong incentives to offer those businesses currently not coming on board. I don’t think many of them appreciate the skills they can bring to the table and the benefits they can get.”

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Paracyclists show top form By Viv Posselt

Paracycling men and women pulled out some great results at a couple of recent local competitions. They took part in one or both of two events held at the Avantidrome. The first, from November 27-29, was the Cambridge Three Day track cycling carnival, which featured the Vantage Omnium and Madison Championships, and the second was the December 11-13 Waikato Bay of Plenty Track Cycling Championships. One of the younger achievers was Cambridge paracyclist Devon Briggs, 16, who took part in both events. He attained a national title in the 4km Individual Pursuit and broke the national standard for the 1km Time Trial at the Waikato/Bay of Plenty championships. The latter achievement also marked a personal best for Devon. “It would have been a second at the worlds this year,” he grinned. Devon, who has been cycling for six years and already helps coach regular training sessions, is also working on getting his coaching accreditation. “I want to give something back to the younger kids coming through,” he said. Anna Taylor also attained a couple of personal bests at the events. One was in the 500m Time Trial, the other in the 3000m Individual Pursuit. She is waiting for

confirmation on whether the latter is a New Zealand record. “Selection for Tokyo is my goal right now,” said the Olympic hopeful. “I’m hoping to get through into track events for Japan … that’s what I’m currently focusing on.” Te Awamutu’s sight-impaired Unity Collins, who switched from competitive swimming to cycling in February, took part in a couple of events in the Cambridge championships. She achieved personal bests in the 500m Time Trial and in the 3000m Individual Pursuit. “I’ve been a swimmer for a long time … this is quite different,” she said. Helping her attain her goals is her pilot Briana Gunn. Lindsay File moved to track cycling about two years ago after some 25 years doing road racing. His success at the recent Cambridge events saw him rack up a couple of personal bests and had him wondering if he shouldn’t have made the switch to track earlier. “I’m really happy with what I achieved. I’ve been in competitive sports all my life … right now I just want to ride faster and see where I can go with this.” Others in the paracycling ‘family’ who train regularly at the Avantidrome, and who made their mark in the two recent events, were Jack McSweeney, Ben Westenberg and Nick Blincoe. The cyclists train regularly at the velodrome with paracycling coaches Michael Bland, Dale Enjoying their recent successes are local paracyclists, at back, Anna Taylor, Lindsay File and Devon Briggs, and front, Unity Collins (blue top) and her pilot rider Briana Gunn. MacDonald and Laura Thompson.

Challenge Coin winner announced

The boxing academy’s 2020 recipient of the Police Commissioner Andrew Coster’s “Challenge Coin” is Raureti Ngaheu. The award is given for ‘demonstrating and role modelling the values of the Te Awamutu Boxing Academy and the New Zealand Police – respect, responsibility, compassion, consideration, kindness, duty, obedience, honesty and truthfulness’. Raureti’s citation praised his consistency and commitment, the important part he played in gym life his politeness and caring and exemplary manners. This year’s prizegiving also saw three life membership certificates presented to those who memorised all eight lengthy values. The three recipients - Weston Oldfield, Cameron Emmett and Bailey Smith – can go fees-free at any of the country’s Billy Graham Youth Foundation academies.

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The academy uses boxing as a teaching tool, Chris said, and central to that are eight values that form a ‘Passport to Success’. They are displayed on the walls, and include respect, compassion, duty, obedience, responsibility, kindness and more. Those who memorise the values are rewarded with life membership. Youngsters come from all types of families and walks of life, and all sessions begin with a focused one-on-one greeting. “Connecting with each individual is really important. We’re like an extended family here and we want to keep it that way. It is important that each kid knows we have their back.” Te Awamutu Police constable Ryan Fleming said police have a great relationship with the boxing academy, and fully support the work they do with youth. “The academy teaches values to youth which are in line with the same values we as police strive to live up to,” he said,

“Chris is an integral part of this process locally and a good deal of youth in our area are lucky to have his mentorship.” Te Awamutu senior constable Scott Miller, who works closely with the academy, described it as a “proven model that has worked wonders in other communities, and is a huge boost for the youth and their whanau in our town”. “The academy works because it has all the right people from the community wanting it to succeed for all the right reasons. It’s a place for the youth of Te Awamutu to be inspired and have a sense of worth among their peers.” Chris is busy planning 2021. At the end of the day, while boxing is the conduit, it’s not everything, he said. “Some of these kids will never be boxers – and that’s OK. But they come back week after week. They love the camaraderie, they enjoy the coaches, they build great relationships. I’ve been working with kids for 40 years, but this is the best stuff I’ve ever done. I love it,” he grinned.

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A friend suggested my final Opinion of 2020 should be in an upbeat mode. Which suggests that I start at the downbeat end of the scale and work upwards. So, to start I have experienced some recent disappointments in our district. Firstly, the saga of the third bridge – a meeting I attended last week was a fine example of local council ‘delay it’ tactics. Now to be fair I am not one of those barking for another bridge to provide an instant solution to easing traffic weight and flows off the two existing bridges. There are a couple of good solutions worth trying – now – to alleviate the strain by a simple re-direction of traffic flows. But this is Waipā, where anything under two years is adjudged to be miraculous – and anything over three to be the norm. I empathise with the two Council roading officers who addressed the meeting – they are both very professional but laden with the Council’s ethos that delay (of anything and not just bridges) is preferable to a swift solution. And Council: instead of waiting another three years for a roundabout at the end of Kaipaki Road perhaps you should not wait for someone else to be killed there before you take remedial action. To give the Council a break perhaps we can look at the Cambridge retail scene. Just this week I took an old friend, who is in a form of confinement, for a refreshing ‘outside the walls’ lunch. The challenge was to chose a place that had a balanced menu, was licenced and regarded as a provider of good coffee. First piece of bad news: the coffee machine was broken. Second piece of worse news: the manager has been called away and nobody else is permitted to pour wine.

Folks this is 2020, not the old New Zealand style of Muldoonism restriction and poor levels of service that we were sadly accustomed to 40 years ago. This was an establishment in the heart of the new, bold and hopefully much-supported Lakewood development. Look around the town – there is an abundance of competition that will revel in this information. So how is the retail sector doing? I recall some years ago being disappointed when retailers suggested the proposed by-pass would be the death-knell of their businesses. At the time I wrote in the Chamber of Commerce newsletter they should be thinking of their glass as half full and working to embrace Cambridge as a destination. And now – how long do you wait for a car park? The retailers must be smiling now so perhaps it is time to up the levels of service in some areas, carry stock rather than samples and ask your landlords to smarten up their drab buildings. And at the professional end of the scale. With the growth in general medical practitioners in the town how about a full weekend service that also embraces Sunday? But this is the upbeat opinion remember? So, as we drift (or perhaps rush) to the end of a very strange year let us marvel at the overall growth of Cambridge. Where housing areas are swelling dramatically, a new school is arising, more medical centres emerging and even medical specialists’ rooms. And on that mixed note – let us all look forward to an improved lifestyle and greater freedom in 2021. A Happy Christmas to you all.

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Sitting at my desk, about to pen my last column for the year, I confess I have no clue what I am going to write next. Except that I do feel it should be something positive. There’s a challenge: While the planet burns and melts, and the forests and species are disappearing, write something encouraging. OK, here goes… Joe Biden has displaced the blight which was Donald Trump, and is promising to reverse a raft of idiotic measures which were themselves reversals of sensible ones. America is back on track and intends to become a leader in the race to beat climate change. Good for them and all (renewable) power to their efforts. Electric vehicles are becoming mainstream. Despite concerns about the source materials for the batteries and the environmental cost of their extraction from the earth, this is, on balance, a good thing. UK renewable power output overtook fossil fuels for the first time in February of this year. Governments around the world are making serious commitments to reduce emissions and become ‘greener’. I’d like to think most people make an effort in some way to be more environmentally responsible during their daily lives. There are some who make no effort and frankly the planet would be better off without them. I say that not to be inflammatory but merely as a statement of fact: If a person simply consumes and discards without regard for the planet which supports him,

the planet would, in fact, be better off without that person. Science is moving forwards in leaps and bounds towards new ways of generating power, new forms of packaging, new methods of food production, sustainable architecture, transport, and so on. What it all comes down to is people. Good people do good things. Bad people do bad things. Most of us are somewhere in the middle, trying to do the right thing and generally ending up just on the plus side of the ledger. So, as we slide towards the end of what has, for most of us, been a difficult year, I guess we should reflect on how we are doing. I believe that, as a country, we are doing very well. Spare a thought for the rest of the world: My son and his girlfriend for example, are locked down in Berlin as they have been for a lot of the year. They were green with envy as I panned the phone camera round the bottom end of Victoria Street in Cambridge on a sunny Saturday morning - just another day in paradise. And spare a thought for those who, through no fault of their own are victims of war, famine, civil unrest, prejudice, discrimination and the like. In the light of all the predicaments in which humans find themselves, I think we in the Waipā are doing alright. These holidays - don’t forget to reduce, re-use, and recycle. It’s not much for the planet to ask of us. Merry Christmas and all the best for 2021.

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Rotopiko project declared open

Visitors to Rotopiko/Lake Serpentine, Ōhaupō, can now get right over the water on a wetland-themed floating pontoon. At an opening ceremony attended by Mayor Jim Mylchreest, the pontoon was blessed by Ngāti Apakura and named Poito after the floats used to hold up traditional fishing nets. Poito is the culmination of years of fundraising and hard work by the National Wetland Trust and volunteers to create an allweather walkway around East Lake, a small peat lake within the pest fence around the lake, which the trust also built. Trust Chair Don Scarlet is passionate about getting people into wetlands. “I think academically, you understand the importance of wetlands, but it’s not until you come into a wetland and experience the quietness, the uniqueness of a place like this, that you really connect with it,” he said at the opening ceremony.

The Trust was aided by funders Lottery Environment and Heritage Fund, Trust Waikato, WEL Energy Trust, Forest and Bird’s Waikato Environmental Protection Charitable Trust, Waipa District Council Discretionary Fund and Local Board, and the Stout Trust. Trust Executive Officer Karen Denyer said those organisations had “helped us build a fantastic community facility in a really special site”. “Completing the track and pontoon in time for Christmas means that those visiting the Waikato, or enjoying a summer ‘stay-cation’ will have even more reasons to visit”. Future plans for the site include a bird hide being built by volunteers from Hamilton Fish and Game, and ambitions to create an on-site classroom and forest viewing tower. Rotopiko is a public reserve, open for visitors, and has an interactive discovery trail for families to enjoy and learn from.

Hazel Wander (Ngati Apakura) and plant specialist Poornima Ilangamudali (Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology) pictured at last week’s opening.

Culvert kiwi’s new home Bats benefit as A North Island brown kiwi rescued from a Taranaki road culvert has been released on Mt Maungatautari. The male kiwi was found trapped and emancipated in the roadside culvert in September. He had lost skin from repeated attempts to climb out of the culvert, where he was probably trapped for several weeks. Downer roading inspectors Logan Turner and Isaak Ryan found the Kei and alerted the Department of Conservation (DOC).

Ranger Alison Evans climbed into the culvert and retrieved the battered bird, who was taken to Massey University’s Wildbase Hospital, in Palmerston North, for what has become a three-month rehabilitation. Pauline Nijman, Wildbase Hospital and Recovery Supervisor, says the unnamed bird’s recovery has been remarkable. “We were all a little scared to hope at the start – he has surprised us all,” she said. After several weeks of

The unnamed brown Kiwi who spent weeks trapped in a Taranaki culvert.

treatment at Wildbase Hospital, the kiwi was transferred to the nearby Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery Centre – a specialist facility with large aviaries for rehabilitating native birds. Pauline Nijman says the bird bulked up quite at Masse rising from about 900 grams to 1.4kg. Tissue covering the bones forming his claws grew back, as did his nails. “Everything we hoped would happen has happened.” Logan Turner says he would never have guessed he and his colleague would find a little kiwi down in a culvert. “We were so surprised to see the little guy down there. We wish him all the best for the future at his new home.” Pauline Nijman says the pre-Christmas release of the bird is a festive fairy tale. “This is the feel-good story of the year. It’s quite bittersweet – we’ll release him but we’re never likely to see him again.” The kiwi was be released into the Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari last Thursday, adding to the thriving population of kiwi in the 3400-hectare pest-free sanctuary.

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Suburbs celebrate lacrosse treble

Suburbs Falcons sealed their third consecutive A Division win last weekend in the Waikato Lacrosse Women’s Club League with a 16-11 win over Cambridge TVP Titans. The two sides had met twice during roundrobin games for one win apiece. In the final, Suburbs slowly pulled ahead after tit-for-tat goals during the early stages. Kaipaki Phoenix completed the A Division in third place after winning beating Te Awamutu Sports Lions by 15-5. Cambridge TVP Lacrosse showed its strength and depth by winning gold in both the Women’s Club League B and C Divisions. In the B Division finals, TVP Young Guns were matched against the Suburbs Hawks for what turned into a cliff-hanger of a game. Any progress by one side on the scoreboard was quickly levelled by the other to full-time, and the scores were tied at full time. TVP Young Guns scored the Golden Goal to win

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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 23, 2020

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New year nibbles

Do we ‘Ring in the New Year’ or ‘Bring in the New Year’? Well, despite the debate at the dinner table last night, we were all correct. Ringing in the New Year refers to the old tradition of bell ringing to announce the end of the old year and herald the start of the new one. Bringing in the New Year refers to ushering in a new beginning. And as we all join hands on the dot of midnight and mumble Auld Lang Syne — even if we don’t know more than the first few words — does anyone know the song’s origin? In 1788 it was adapted by poet Robert Burns from a Scottish folk song he heard sung by an old Scotsman. It reminisces about the good old days and friendships. A timely reminder to send a friend or family member a friendly text or better still invite them for a drink. Of course, with those celebratory drinks, a nibble of something delicious to cement the friendship should be served — just in case more than one sip is savoured. As a guide, a selection of four to five canapés or nibbles should be served during the first hour of your gathering plus four pieces per person each hour after that. Happy New Year! BACON-WRAPPED LYCHEES I served these nibbles with the sticks inserted into a cucumber. Many guests thought they were scallops! The centres could, alternatively, be filled with crystallised ginger. The drained lychee juice is excellent in cocktails. 560g can lychees, drained well 200g streaky bacon, rashers halved lengthwise 3-4 tablespoons cream cheese Fill the lychees with about a teaspoon of cream cheese. Wrap securely in a strip of bacon and secure with a long cocktail stick. Pan-fry or grill for about 2-3 minutes each side. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes about 16. CITRUS-ROASTED OLIVES Extremely moreish, these olives also make delicious gifts. 470g jar (2 cups) super colossal pitted green olives 2 cloves garlic, sliced 4 x 4cm thin strips each: lemon peel, orange peel

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SITUATIONS VACANT

CONCRETE TREATMENT SPECIALIST Are you physically fit, enjoy the outdoors and looking for something new? We are looking to employ a Concrete Treatment Specialist to apply appropriate chemicals and substances and operate machinery and equipment that enables the treatment of hard surfaces (i.e. concrete or wood). The work is conducted in a high-risk environment and Treatment Specialists must conduct work according to the site health and safety requirements and procedures. You will undertake: • Preparing the site according to the application process • Acid washing and etching • Sealing and using grinding tools • Polishing the concrete • Resurfacing and remedial work Skills required: • Experience in a similar field preferred but not essential • A clean and full drivers license and able to drive a manual • Be able to interpret site plans and safety documents • Capable of working while standing for extensive periods of time • Able to undertake heavy lifting (+20kgs) • Withstand the vibration for extended periods Please call Philip on 027 239 2472 or email your CV along with a cover letter to philip@topclassconcrete.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

Flooring measurer/quantifier & salesperson We are currently seeking a suitable candidate, in our Otorohanga store, for one of our measurer/ quantifier roles in our flooring department. The person must have a full driver’s licence and be able to communicate positively with clients and to be able to work within a Team. Reliability, punctuality and honesty are key. The Role Primarily the role is one of measuring floor areas, drawing plans and advising the clients as to what materials might work best for their requirements and then costing the job. You will be responsible for keeping the Flooring area tidy and to work at least 1 Saturday morning in three. Tutoring and support will be given to the successful candidate. Opportunity will be given to the successful candidate to take on a more senior role as they develop in the role. If you think this job is for you, please forward your CV or details to our email, flooringxtra@murrayhuntfurnishers.co.nz

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Marshalls Pharmacy ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT Unichem Marshalls Pharmacy is looking for someone to join our professional team As our ideal candidate you will have experience with: # Accounts Payable / Receivable # Cash / Banking Management # Payroll Preparation # Receipting of Merchandise # Pharmacy experience preferred but not essential So if you are motivated and friendly with great time management skills & looking for between 20 - 30 hours work per week then email your CV to rachael@marshallspharmacy.co.nz Applications close on the 31st of December 2020

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DEATH NOTICES

FOR SALE

NICHOLLS Frederick (John) – Passed away peacefully at Waikato Hospital on 16th December 2020, aged 85 years. Loving husband to Margaret. Devoted father and father in law of Brenda and Stephen Ryan, Robert and Vanessa Nicholls. Grandfather to Stephen Rowan and Ashleigh Griffiths, great grandfather to Aislyn Rowan. A memorial service will be held at a later date. All communications to the Nicholls family, P O Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840. Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.

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Our team is caring and compassionate. We give the utmost attention to detail in all aspects of our service.

Family Notices • Engagements • Weddings • Births • Anniversaries • Bereavements • In Memoriam etc

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Sat, 26 Dec Thu,

Film Name

For a look you will love Call Dave Rowe • • • •

Interior painting Wallpapering Exterior painting Spray painting

3.10pm 8.25pm 11.30am

1.30pm 6.15pm7.40pm11.30am

BLITHE SPIRIT (M) Colette (M) 2 hrs 6 mins A Dog's Way Home (PG)

8.30pm 11.30am 6.00pm 8.15pm 3.45pm 1.30pm 8.15pm 8.30pm

Film 1 hr 51 mins

Thu, 3.45pm 14 Mar

1.00pm

2 hrs 16 mins Colette (M) 2 hrs 6 mins

DREAMLAND (M)

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If Beale Street (M) Could Talk (M) Hotel Mumbai 22 hrs 15 hrs 20 mins mins(PG) RAMS

6.00pm

$10

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SUPERINTELLIGENCE (M) Swimming Stan & OllieWith (M) Men (M)

ON1BATHROOM TheWORDS Guilty (M) hr 40 mins WALLS (M)

8.10pm

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4.10pm 8.45pm 1.10pm 4.00pm 12.45pm www.tivolicinema.co.nz

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Week commencing Thu Dec 31, 2020

Film Name

Thu, Thu, 31 Dec

A CALL TO SPY (M)

4.00pm 6.00pm

Film Promote your business and gain customers with

14 Mar

A Dog's Way Home (PG)

11.30am Thu, 3.45pm 14 Mar 1.00pm

Film

1 hr 51 mins

Services Classifieds

Christmas Hours:

Thursday 24th – OPEN 9am – 1pm Friday 25th & Monday 28th – CLOSED Tuesday 29th – Thursday 31st – OPEN 10am – 1pm Friday 1st & Monday 4th – CLOSED Tuesday 5th – Friday 8th – OPEN 10am – 1pm Normal hours resume Monday 11th January 2021 For enquires outside of these hours, please phone 871 4111 or 0800 367 222 and leave a brief message.

We would like to thank you all for your support over the past year and wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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1Destroyer hr 51 mins (M)

DRAGON 2 hrs 16 mins RIDER (PG) $10 (M) 2 hrs 6 mins Colette

8.15pm 8.30pm

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MISBEHAVIOUR If Beale Street Could(M) Talk (M) $10 Hotel Mumbai (M)

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Stan & Ollie (M) RAMS (PG) If Beale Street Could Talk (M) 1 hr 53 mins

1.45pm 8.30pm

2 hrs 16Mumbai mins DREAMLAND Hotel (M)(M) 2 hrs 20 mins

Green Book (M) 2 hrs 25 mins 2 hrs 15 mins 2 hrs 20 mins

$10

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Swimming With1 hrMen (M) TheTHE Guilty 40 mins DRY(M)(M) 1 hrNC 52 mins

ON BATHROOM TheWORDS Guilty (M) WALLS (M)1 hr 40 mins $10

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BLITHE SPIRIT (M)

Colette NC (M) 2 hrs 6 mins A Dog's Way Home (PG)

PUBLIC NOTICES

2/213 Alexandra Street Te Awamutu Ph: 07 871 4111 teawamutu@cab.org.nz Mon – Fri: 9am – 4pm

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2 hrs 20 Book mins (M) 2 hrs 25 mins Green $10

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17 Mar

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Wed,

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Green Book(M) (M) 2 hrs 25 mins Destroyer Hotel Mumbai (M)

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3.15pm 7.30pm 11.30am

14 Mar

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Tue, 29Sun, Dec

A CALL TO SPY (M) NC Way Home (PG) A Dog's

Film

Destroyer (M) decorator@daverowe.co.nz www.daverowe.co.nz

Sun,

Fri, 27 Dec Sat, 15 Mar 16 Mar

1 hr 51 mins

JP Clinic: Last JP clinic for 2020 is Monday 21st December, JP’s will then take a 2-week break and be back Wednesday 6th January 2021 at 9.30am.

Call Janine 027 287 0005 or email janine@goodlocal.nz

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