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By Chris Gardner
The role of councillors on community boards – where they find themselves limited in how they contribute – will be reviewed in Waipā.
Councillors must choose between debating issues at community board or council level for fear of being censured by staff who warn them to declare a conflict of interest and be silent.
Te Awamutu-Kihikihi Community Board chair Ange Holt called out the practice at last week’s council Strategic Planning and Policy meeting, saying it often rendered councillors Lou Brown and Bruce Thomas ineffective.
She also underlined frustrations the board felt in trying to advocate for the community.
“What we are experiencing is that both our councillors do not take part at the community board table regarding anything that is going to a council meeting. They then do not speak on our behalf at the council table, otherwise they cannot vote,” Holt said.
Councillors Brown and Thomas sit on the community board in Te Awamutu – while Mike Montgomerie and Philip Coles are members of the Cambridge board.
Holt called for a meeting with mayor Susan O’Regan,
chief executive Steph O’Sullivan and council committee chairs to discuss the issue and come up with a way forward.
Montgomerie said he was looking forward to the meeting happening “and getting a result”.
“This whole conflict of interest things--- I agree, the system from the outside seems… not right”.
He questioned the “slight hybrid” model with councillors on boards, a point Susan O’Regan echoed saying, as a councillor who previously sat on board, it was a “very odd place to sit”.
Holt said she understood the “why” behind the conflict of interest and how it worked – “but if we practice it to the letter of the law, there are times in a small community when it is like having a noose around your neck”.
The community board chair listed her frustrations in an at times emotional delivery, where she said the majority of board’s advocacy had been “dismissed, delayed or just ignored” and revealed she didn’t know of one board member who had signalled they planned to seek re-election in October.
She has yet to announce a decision, but a check by The News this week revealed her deputy Kane Titchener doesn’t plan to stand. Jill Taylor will seek another term. The News had not contacted Sally Whitaker at the time of going to press.
“When you have been elected to represent the interests of your community, it is a hard pill to swallow to know they believe you have their back, and you don’t deliver.
“To continually front up and say ‘sorry, we tried, we failed’, is frustrating, and at times, demoralising. This is our community, and we should have a say in what we want, not to settle for what someone else thinks is best for us.
“When you have people who are basically volunteers, they need to get something out of what they are doing, so they are inspired, feel valued, and know they have made a difference.”
She cited complaints about Kihikihi’s $8 million Te Ara Rimu cycleway as an
example.
“Three different documents referred to the pathway that was going out at Kihikihi as a shared pathway. At no point, until that was starting to be built, did we know that it actually wasn’t a shared pathway,” she said.
“We’re elected members, and our heads roll based on that. We’ve been elected to stick up for the things that we want, or we don’t want. Some of the angst that’s happened out there possibly could have been avoided.
O’Regan was surprised to hear how Holt was feeling.
Board chair’s lament
“I really look forward to getting a broader grasp of what your concerns are and perhaps be able to bridge what you perceive as a gap between the community board and council,” O’Regan said. “It’s news to me that it seems to have fallen off a cliff from your perspective."
Doing the Blue Beat
Te Awamutu police sergeant Felicity CookJones, left, joked her Cambridge colleague constable Danica Hibdige should be cloned for her work with youth. Hibdige leads Cambridge’s Youth Aid and Blue Light activities and was part of a crew that towed a fire appliance 1500 metres as a team building exercise. Cook-Jones praised Hibdige’s work on the programme at Cambridge High School, calling it “absolutely fantastic.” Blue Edge (Education, Development, Growth and Empowerment) aims to guide young people towards becoming positive leaders in their communities. Over seven weeks 20 participants aged 14 to 18 took part in the programme, culminating in a 12-hour long activity day last Friday.
Photo: Mary Anne Gill
Ange Holt
College takes primary test
By Jon Rawlinson
The cream of rural New Zealand’s future crop was set to rise to the top as this issue of The News went to print.
For the first time, teams from Te Awamutu College were set to compete in the annual Clash of the Colleges.
The Clash of the Colleges is an ‘Amazing Race’ styled competition directed by primary industry experts and Young Farmer club members. Students’ abilities across a range of primary sector challenges are tested.
knowledge, she is unsure how well they will fare against more seasoned opposition.
“It’s hard to say because we’ve never competed in this before but I’d like to think there will be some areas where we could be superior, such as fencing – my kids are quite good fencers,” she said. “I hope we do well, but as long as they have fun, that’s what really matters.”
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“I heard about it last year but we couldn’t organise in time, so when I saw that it was advertised again we were definitely keen to give it a go,” said Te Awamutu agriculture and horticulture teacher Tracey Gawn.
From fencing, tree identification and drenching to sulky races and gumboot throwing, the clash features 16 modules.
Four teams of four are representing Te Awamutu College including a mixed team of juniors as well as two all-girl and one all-boy senior teams.
While Gawn is confident the clash will help her students grow their growing
Other schools competing included Auckland’s Mt Albert Grammar School, St Cuthberts College and Pukekohe High School, as well as Onewhero Area School and Morrinsville College. Some year 13 primary sector Industry Training Organisation students will take part.
Donald’s Farm in Whitford is hosting the clash. Owned by NZ Young Farmers, the rural south-eastern Auckland property provides an outdoor classroom to inspire younger generations towards careers in the primary industries.
“We run many programmes for secondary school students so they can experience dairy farming first hand,” farm manager, Sam Waugh said.
Eyes wide open
We say that neighbours are the best guardians to help keep our local community safe. Last Wednesday that was the case, when an eagle-eyed member of the community saw an unknown male on a nearby property. The witness knew the address to be vacant. Having soon determined the male was up to no good, they quickly rang 111 with a description of the person and his vehicle.
This quick action enabled responding police to locate the vehicle and arrest the male just a short time later. As a result, drugs, drug utensils and an offensive weapon were also located in the vehicle. The male has appeared in court facing charges related to these and the original burglary.
Remember that a Neighbour Support Group can easily be established in your neighbourhood if not already in place.
Again last week, police responded to a report of dangerous driving after a vehicle weaved across the road and almost caused a crash.
The informant maintained observations, providing consistent location updates. Police located the vehicle and stopped it on Albert Street, Cambridge.
This week marks the end of school term ahead of two weeks school holiday combining with the Easter break. In the past month, police have attended over 30 traffic crashes across the Western Waikato area. The upcoming break will see many head away for a holiday, meaning there will be more traffic than usual on the road.
As always, I encourage you to plan your journeys well and allow extra travel time, with plenty of rest breaks built in. Be patient with other drivers and vigilant for risky driving behaviours.
If you see dangerous driving such as vehicles driving at excessive speed, crossing the centre line, overtaking on blind corners or into oncoming traffic, please call 111. The last thing we want is for that car to cause a crash further down the line.
Regarding the letter from Carol Turner (The News April 3). I would like to advise that the accolade mentioned for the screenings of Babe at the Regent Theatre was misplaced. The community event was organised by the Assistant Manager, Linden Gomes and supported by Comvita and I feel that mention should be made of their generosity. Comvita have also organised through Linden another free event screening of the feel-good, real-life based gem, Steel Magnolias ideally placed for Mother’s Day. Such charitable presentations should be acknowledged to the correct institution. Allan Webb Te Awamutu
Skin funder
Waikato funder DV Bryant Trust is funding $25,000 a year to Braemar Charitable Trust for free skin checks and surgeries as part of a range of community outreach programmes to improve health outcomes across the region. Braemar’s other initiatives include dental assistance for refugees and the upskilling of Te Kohao Health GPS.
Website visits
The Te Awamutu News website story about profits drying up as drought hits was the best read story last month followed by a piece on the Kihikihi Cycleway and Zac van Dorsten, now farming in Ōtorohanga but originally from Te Awamutu, picking up the dairy manager of the year award. Total visits were up nearly 300 per cent on the same month last year.
Roadside breath test procedures were carried out and the driver blew almost three times the legal limit. She is appearing in court on related charges.
Be a responsible driver yourself too. I often see people driving one handed, with the other hand holding their phone, or looking down into their lap at a phone screen sitting there. Any time you look at or pick up your phone, your attention is taken away from the road and your surroundings. This removes your ability to react to dangerous situations that can arise. No phone call, text message, app or google map is worth risking your own or others’ lives in a crash. Please be safe on our roads.
New Arrivals
with Senior Constable DEB HANN
Buses go
Lack of patronage has prompted the cancellation of late night inbound and outbound regional bus trips to and from Hamilton to Cambridge and Te Awamutu. The Te Awamutu service will no longer go via Rukuhia School in the afternoons while morning and afternoon trips from Leamington and Hamilton have been added going via Cambridge High School.
Let’s dance
Waipā dancers will be part of a crew of two teams from Hamilton based dance studio Street Dance competing at World Dance Crew Championships in Auckland starting on Sunday.
Lake name
The renaming of Waipā lake Ngā Roto to Wairoto is not cut and dried, as we suggested last week. The name change is part of the Reserve Management Plan which is in a consultation process running to April 18. Waipā District Council is expected to make final decisions on the plan in July.
Brown to chair
Veteran Waipā councillor Lou Brown has been appointed Waikato Civil Defence Emergency Management Group joint committee chair. Brown has represented Waipā on the committee for the past two terms and was the deputy chair until Taupō councillor Anna Park resigned. The committee provides leadership in delivering coordinated and collaborative Civil Defence Emergency Management arrangements within the Waikato Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group area.
Online coverage
Good Local Media’s websites and apps in Cambridge, Te Awamutu, King Country and Waikato often publish more copy and photos from events we cover than appear in the printed version. To ensure you don’t miss out go to www. wbn.co.nz
Community centre completed
By Jesse Wood
The $3.3 million Te Awamutu Presbyterian Centre has been in the pipeline for more than a decade – as of late March, the debt-free project was completed.
The Mutu St land once occupied by St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, now holds a new building to house the church congregation, meetings, seminars, events and counselling services.
With a commercial kitchen and video link available, the usage possibilities are endless for the multipurpose facility.
The project was funded by gifts and pledges from parishioners, insurance money from the Ngāhinapōuri church fire, the sale of the parish manse and community donations including grants.
Project convenor Ray Miller has been there since the start and is extremely satisfied with the finished
product and paid tribute to community organisations, groups and individuals who contributed.
“The building has always been about being community focused - a gathering place - and leaving a legacy for future generations.”
The previous Hinuera stone church building, opened in 1960 was deemed earthquake prone in October 2013 and it was decided to start afresh.
The following month saw the last church service before the building was closed. It was demolished in 2015.
A property planning committee, headed by Miller, was formed in August 2017. In September 2018, concept building plans for a new 1086m2 building were started.
Building consent was received in November 2019 and a three-year fundraising programme was established with a view to having the new building by late 2023.
The effects of Covid-19
significantly increase the building costs and the planning committee had to revisit the project.
Fundraising continued before construction began in July 2024.
Te Awamutu-based firm Waikato Construction Management Limited were tasked with the construction.
“It’s a great milestone to bring this build from design and planning through to completion,” WCML owner Trina White said.
Miller said feedback on the design and colour scheme of the building had been very favourable. We look forward to the community hiring and
using the facility. It’s not a church building - church services will be held in the auditorium on Sundaysbut it’s a place the whole community can use.”
The first church service in the new centre will be held on Palm Sunday, April 13, at 10am. There will be a ceremonial opening in May.
French cut makes Brad proud
By Jesse Wood
Second generation butcher Brad Gillespie, is home after competing at the World Champion Young Butcher competition in Paris, France.
The 32-year-old, who works at Pak’n Save Te Awamutu was part of the World Butchers’ Challenge.
Gillespie has been butchering for 12 years and in the competition scene for eight.
“My father was a butcher and I never thought about being one myself. I was working at McDonald’s and wanted a change, so I asked if I could work for him,” Gillespie said.
“He said only if I did an apprenticeship. I accepted and I’ve never looked back. I found the competition scene and took a real liking to it as it seems to keep me engaged in my job with something to focus on.
Upon winning the national young butcher title in 2022, Gillespie
qualified for the New Zealand Young Butcher squad to travel to Paris.
“The journey to the challenge was great. I’d practice most days and have learnt a lot thanks to the supportive workplace I have.”
“I wouldn’t have been able to do what I did without the support of
my store owner Jeremy and manager Brendon.”
Gillespie was joined in the team by James Smith (Pukekohe), Morgan Clark (Nelson) and Anton Rameka (Mangawhai).
“Unfortunately, I didn’t make the podium but hopefully I have inspired the next generation to get into the
competitions and make it to the worlds,” Gillespie said.
“It meant heaps to be invited to compete. The WBC is the pinnacle of butchery competitions in the world and to qualify for this competition means you’re at a world class level with your craft.
He said the hosts team used “home ground advantage” to their benefit and dominated his category Gillespie said the trip was a highlight and he’s made lifelong friends from around the world.
“Watching the apprentices compete was huge as I helped Rhys Tamanui on his way to become third in the world apprentice champion. Watching the senior team, the Sharp Blacks, compete was also impressive,” he said.
“[Plus] getting up on the world stage myself, taking on the best in the world, really makes me proud that I have not only done my country proud, but also my family.”
The presbyterian centre property planning committee and construction team Jamie Budd (from left), Rev Ron Bennett, Mary Morriss, Val Milne, Robin Morriss, Ray Miller (project convenor), Trina White (WCML), Shanon Gibbs (WCML), Gary White (WCML), Dulcie Coombes.
Photo: Jesse Wood
Young butcher Brad Gillespie with his finished display.
Photo: Supplied
Funeral Director: Teri Keir
ON SHAKY GROUND
‘Arbitrage’ deal makes a loss
By Peter Nicholl
On April 14, the $50 million the Waipa District Council (WDC) borrowed from the Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA) last August and placed on deposit in two New Zealand commercial banks will mature.
The council will use this $50 million to repay an earlier loan. Last August, the WDC issued a press statement under the heading ‘financial deal set to net nearly $400,000 profit over the next eight months’.
They described it as a ‘low risk arbitrage deal’ because the interest rate was locked in on both sides of the transaction. What was not disclosed was that they had locked the interest rate on the deposits in for eight months but had locked the interest rate on the loan in for five.
WDC didn’t need these borrowed funds until April 2025. If they had waited to borrow the funds they could have borrowed from the LGFA for four years at an interest rate of 4.41 per cent today. They choose to borrow the funds early will continue to pay the fixed interest rate of 4.67 per cent they signed up to last August for another four years. WDC will pay an additional $520,000 in interest because of this so-called ‘low-risk deal’.
This is more than the additional $400,000 they earned on the deal in its first phase.
It is likely that LGFA lending rates will fall further as the Reserve Bank’s Official Cash Rate has been reduced by 1.5 per cent between last August and today and may fall a little further. If the WDC could borrow for a term of less than four years now and roll the loan over during the
next four years they would be likely to save ratepayers even more money. But they are locked into a five year fixed-rate loan.
It is often easy to see that a deal is poor with hindsight. But this doesn’t apply in this case. It was predictable. Last August, households with mortgages were facing the same dilemma – when to borrow and how long to fix the interest rate for? Most borrowed short or on floating interest rates – and made the correct decision.
Everybody, including the Reserve Bank, was forecasting that interest rates would fall. The only uncertainties were how fast and how far they would fall.
Despite this, the council, apparently on the advice of their ‘financial advisor’, Bancorp, decided to lock in a fixed interest rate on their borrowing for five years. This was not a ‘low risk arbitrage deal’. In fact, it wasn’t an arbitrage deal at all.
A financial arbitrage deal involves simultaneously buying and selling the same or similar asset in different markets to profit from temporary price differences thus making a guaranteed profit. The two sides of this deal were not ‘simultaneous’ and the two sides of the deal were not ‘the same or similar assets’ either.
An interest rate fixed for eight months is a very different asset to an interest rate fixed for five years.
What the WDC did was speculate on interest rate trends. This speculative deal has backfired.
Forecasts, not crystal balls
By Janine Krippner
We don’t predict eruptions – we forecast them.
I sigh every time a headline boldly claims that new research will allow us to predict volcanic eruption. The word predict implies precision: saying exactly what will happen, where, and when. That’s simply not how volcanoes work.
Instead, we forecast eruptions – like meteorologists forecast the weather. Much like weather systems, volcanoes involve complex, ever-changing factors. Forecasts improve as we get closer to an event, but they’re never absolute.
The ongoing eruptions near Grindavík, Iceland, offer an exceptional case study in how effective volcanic forecasting can be. The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO), the official monitoring agency, has done a remarkable job. But what makes a good forecast?
The foundation is expertise. We need volcanologists with the right skills and experience, backed by advanced monitoring tools and research technologies.
Take seismic signals, for example. Before an eruption, a volcanic system produces complex seismic activity. Interpreting these signals requires a specialist, typically a volcano seismologist or geophysicist, alongside a well-maintained network of seismometers and the technology to decode what those signals mean.
But that’s just one piece of the puzzle. Other monitoring methods must also be integrated - gas emissions, ground deformation, thermal imaging, and more. The IMO’s website, for instance, shares updates on seismicity, volcanic gases and surface movement.
Each volcano has a unique personalitycomplete with its own “mood swings.” To forecast its behaviour, we must understand its history. Past eruptions help us anticipate future ones.
That understanding takes time and collaboration. Volcanology is a diverse field. My own research focuses on how eruptions interact
with the environment and communities. To understand what leads up to an eruption, rely on experts who specialise in those early signals.
Monitoring data makes sense only when placed in context. Fortunately, Iceland has a rich history of volcanic research, covering a wide range of eruption styles and the deeper magma systems driving them.
This current eruption series is especially valuable because it’s happening in a location where we’ve already seen multiple events -11 eruption episodes since 2021. This growing dataset allows volcanologists to compare patterns and refine their forecasts. The IMO has developed methods to estimate how much magma is accumulating beneath the surface, which helps them forecast the size and likelihood of future eruptions.
One of the biggest challenges? There’s no single signal that guarantees a specific outcome. Magma evolves as it rises through the crust, interacting with different rock types and pressures along the way. Each stage can produce different kinds of activity.
That’s why it’s essential to consider the range of possible outcomes. Good forecasting isn’t about certainty - it’s about informed probabilities that help communities prepare.
By monitoring volcanoes during periods of calm, unrest, and eruption, we’re learning what each phase looks like - and how varied the signals can be, even within the same system.
Volcanoes are incredibly complex, dynamic systems. Change happens over time and across space. That’s why we don’t make predictions. We make forecasts—because understanding what might happen, and when, can save lives.
Downlow Burgers Expand to Te Awamutu - The Secret’s Out!
Te Awamutu, get ready for a juicy secret to be let loose. Downlow Burgers is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location at 254 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu 3800. Is opening its doors on April 24th, this new spot is ready to bring the bold flavours and cheeky charm that Downlow Burgers is known for. Downlow Burgers has quickly earned a cult following thanks to its handcrafted smashed burgers, crispy fried chicken, creamy thickshakes, and over-the-top sides. But beyond the food, it’s the welcoming service,
friendly faces, and attention to detail that keep customers coming back.
This new location will be owned and operated by Gurinder Jhamb, a passionate foodie and entrepreneur who’s excited to bring something fresh and flavour-packed to the local community.
“We’ve been keeping this on the downlow, but now it’s time to let everyone in on the secret,” says Gurinder. “Downlow Burgers is more than just amazing burgers—it’s about great vibes, and creating a space where people can kick back and enjoy a great meal with mates. I can’t wait to share that with Te Awamutu.”
Burgers is all
Downlow Burgers was founded by James Tucker, a hospitality veteran known for formerly operating Mad Mex in New Zealand and currently operating the popular Kohi Beach Cafe, Store & Eaterywww.kohibeach.co.nz James’s vision with Downlow Burgers was to build a burger brand that didn’t take itself too seriously—while still being dead serious about flavour and quality.
The launch of the Te Awamutu store marks another exciting chapter in Downlow Burgers growth, with more locations planned across the country. James Tucker’s commitment to fun, flexibility, and freakin’ good food is
what continues to drive the success of the brand—and it’s a vibe Gurinder is proud to carry forward.
To celebrate the grand opening, Downlow Burgers – Te Awamutu will be running limited-time specials and cheeky surprises for early visitors. Expect giveaways, discounts, and maybe even a few menu items you’ll have to keep on the downlow. Locals are encouraged to follow the brand’s social media for the latest updates and promotions.
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burgers and shakes. Whether dining in, ordering online, or for delivery, Downlow Burgers delivers a secret worth sharing.
JPs’ work honoured
By Viv Posselt
Three long-serving members of the Te Awamutu Justice of the Peace Branch were presented with certificates at a special luncheon held on Sunday.
Paula McWha, Norris Ward and Nicholas
Prendergast were among a group of JPs recognised for their lengthy service to the community by the Branch’s umbrella organisation, the Royal Federation of New Zealand Justices’ Associations.
Others were unable to attend the luncheon, which was hosted by branch chairperson Janet Livingston.
Both Ward and Prendergast received certificates for having completed 19 years each.
McWha’s Recognition of Retirement certificate was presented for her 26 years’ as a JP, a time she said had been thoroughly enjoyable.
She told The News she had first become a JP in Murchison when New Zealand politician Damien O’Connor was MP for West Coast-Tasman, and remained a JP after she and her husband moved to
Pirongia 21 years ago.
“I was very emotional at the luncheon because I have been a JP in the area for so long, seen so many people and made so many friends,” she said. “People used to come into my home all the time… it’s been hard stepping away from it.” McWha said health reasons were behind her decision to step down.
The Te Awamutu Justice
of the Peace Branch of the organisation has around 60 JPs servicing an expansive area stretching from Kāwhia to Pukeatua and beyond, and from Te Pahū to Arohena.
The branch has been going since 1972, when an inaugural meeting at the Te Awamutu Court House was attended by a number of local justices, as well as visitors from the Waikato JP Association.
The meeting resulted in the establishment of the Te Awamutu branch with an initial membership of 29, led by Eric Laird as chairman, Bob Vaile as deputy and R.J. Jopson as secretary/ treasurer.
The branch is currently led by Janet Livingston as chairperson, Amrit Singh as vice-chairperson, and Norris Hall as secretary/treasurer.
No meals for a meow…
By Chris Gardner
Stop feeding Kihikihi’s stray cats.
That’s the advice Te Awamutu-Kihikihi Community Board member Jill Taylor got when she followed Waipā District Council’s advice to call the SPCA on the town’s problem.
Taylor found Ruapehu District Council and Whanganui City Council had bylaws requiring owners to limit cats to four per property and cats aged four or six months to be microchipped.
Waipā had no guidelines on cats, other than to call the SPCA, Taylor said.
“The SPCA are not going to deal with stray cats. They said if you have stray cats don’t feed them, because they are always going to come back looking for food.”
Taylor was tasked with following up on Kihikihi’s stray cat problem after the board heard in February there was a problem.
SPCA scientific office Christine Sumner could not confirm how large Kihikihi’s stray cat problem was.
SPCA distinguished between feral, stray, and companion cats.
Managing the impacts of one type of cat could help resolve issues with other types of cats.
“Increasing the number of companion cats that are desexed helps prevent unplanned litters of kittens ending up as stray,” Sumner said.
“Whilst many cat owners are responsible and desex their cats, we have too many companion cats that are allowed to breed and have unplanned litters of kittens. Often, these kittens experience sickness and death with many needing help from SPCA and other cat rescues. These kittens can also end up as stray cats and further contribute to the cycle of cat overpopulation in New Zealand.
The SPCA advocates for national cat legislation to address the problems of cat over population and The Domestic Cat Microchipping Bill was announced last December.
Te Awamutu Justice of the Peace Branch chairperson Janet Livingston, right, with long-standing JPs Norris Hall, Paula McWha and Nicholas Prendergast.
Photo: Viv Posselt
Join us for an Easter treat and a natter this April.
Wednesday 16 & Thursday 17 April, 10am – 2pm. Arvida Whai Mauri Ora, 319 Manaia Road (off Frontier Road), Te Awamutu.
If you’re searching for utter retirement tranquillity, Arvida Whai Mauri Ora could be the spot for you. Hop down to our Open Days to and enjoy Easter treats on us as you explore the gorgeous grounds and stylish villas.
Located on 31 acres of prime land in Te Awamutu, it’s a stunning countryside community like no other – don’t miss your chance to be part of our friendly community.
For more information, call Juliet on 021 240 7192 or visit arvida.co.nz/whaimauriora
New seats for old at park
By Chris Gardner
Te Awamutu and District War Memorial Park Maintenance committee member Marc Dawson has lost his fight to restore seven 70-year-old seats at the park.
The pipe-framed seats were erected in 1953 when the park was established by public subscription Council governance manager Jo Gread told the board in a report the seven seats would be replaced with a model supporting accessibility and comfort.
“Following council’s renewal strategy and best practice, it is important to maintain a cyclic renewal programme,” Gread said.
Dawson campaigned to spend $500 to repair the seats and had support from Te Awamutu-Kihikihi Community Board. A Te Awamutu business had offered to back the community-led restoration project and provide the bolts, wood and paint. It’s not know yet whether he could still save the seats for another use.
Gread said staff considered community feedback via the community board regarding renewal of seating and the Mutu Street fence for Te Awamutu War Memorial Park.”
That left board chair Ange Holt apologising, in her report, to Dawson and his supporters.
“I am sorry that we could not provide you with the outcome you wanted. Please know we gave it our very best to put your
case forward. Thanks also goes out to Mitre 10 Mega for offering to sponsor and to community members who were going to complete the work at no cost to the ratepayers.”
Customer and Community Services general manager Sally Sheedy told the board the council was awaiting pricing for revamping the Peace Fountain with up lighting that could be turned off to ensure it did not disturb pekapeka (bats) and residents. A new pump will also be installed to produce a plume of approximately 600mm.
Sheedy told the board further renewal work would soon begin at the park and completed by June.
Bollards around the netball carpark will be replaced and new
bollards will close off vehicle access to the reserve from Racecourse Road. The aged fence on Mutu Street will be replaced with a wooden post and rail option.
Sheedy and board member Jill Taylor will meet a Waipā company to discuss sponsorship opportunities within the park.
Pending budget availability, the Perfume Garden and Gazebo will be relocated, with the final location to be confirmed.
“We are still in discussions regarding the relocation of the Perfumed Garden,” Holt said.
“Some of us are keen for it to be just moved over so the Anzac soldiers can easily march by and some would like it located further away.”
Tools aplenty on offer
for grabs at a garage sale at the MenzShed in Te Awamutu this weekend.
The sale, which shed members have been organising for several months, will run on Saturday morning at the MenzShed home in Raeburne Street.
Items available include woodworking and metalengineering tools, along with an array of antique and collectable tools, as well as tradesman’s equipment, hand-crafted items, children’s hand-made toys, and some electrical household items.
All electrical items have been safety-checked, while the handtools have been cleaned and, where possible, put in good working order.
Many of the items on sale have been donated to the shed, and they would otherwise have probably been dumped.
The restored and recycled tools and other equipment ensures that such gear is given a new life. Its sale also provides needed funding for continuing work at the shed. The sale also gives shed members worthwhile enjoyment and builds camaraderie as the men gather the equipment, check it, and, where possible, get it back into good working order.
Menzshed’s Richard Cato said items were priced to be sold quickly.
“Almost invariably at such sales, very little of the equipment is left by the end of the event. Any gear left may be passed on to other sheds as items on offer in similar garage sales.
Sheddies at work, from left, Malcolm Perano, Hayden Macdonald, Brian Clements, Murray Thomas, Bevian Boddie and Gary Steel.
Waipā District Council will replace seven historic seats that have been part of Te Awamutu and District War Memorial Park since it was established in 1953.
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TA eyes winning chance
Te Awamutu will seek to end a winless run that dates back more than a year when they host Tokoroa in a Waikato division one football clash on Saturday.
The Reds managed four draws in 21 outings in the Southern Conference last season, and the demise this season of the Southern Conference Championship has them effectively stepping down two rungs.
The league, an amalgam of last year’s Southern Conference championship and Waikato first division, threw up a couple of surprises last weekend.
Among them, for at least one coach, was news that the competition allows up to 10 rolling substitutions during a game.
Claudelands Rovers have two teams in the league – Wallys and Squatters –and they accounted for Te Awamutu, 3-2, and southern neighbours Ōtorohanga, 4-0, last weekend.
At the same time Tokoroa completed a come from behind win over a talented Wanderers.
At Armstrong Avenue Te Awamutu led Claudelands
Wallys 2-1 at half time, Nicky King-McRae netting on half time after Bradley Egglestone’s 20th minute opener. But in the second half the visitors scored in the 60th and 69th minute to take all three points back to Galloway Park.
Thomas Henry in goal was the host’s man of the match and King-McRae, skipper Dylan Brett and Aaron Mills turned in good performances.
Other club results, Men, Div 3 0-1 v Northern United Numpties, Div 4 0-2 v Huntly, Over 35s 6-0 v Melville. Women, Premier 4-1 v Melville, Reserves 1-14 v Cambridge.
Meanwhile, youngsters congregated at Te Awamutu’s Sherwin Park last Friday or the annual Fred Amess Festival competition to determine primary school supremacy.
The festival was first established by Fred Amess, the first Patron of Te Awamutu Association Football Club, and was played in Te Awamutu in the 1970s. The trophy was put away and not thought of again for many years
Golfers go up
Te Awamutu has won promotion to the second division of the Waikato championship matchplay competition.
The third division final was played at Te Awamutu against Waihi and saw the host win 4.5 points to 1.5.
It was the first time in 10 years Te Awamutu had won the competition.
The club’s handicap strokeplay team managed fell the final hurdle, beaten in their final.
The handicap matchplay the competition is still in progress. In Pool B Te Awamutu 1 is leading the way after three rounds and in the smaller Pool D Te Awamutu 2 came out with a half in their first game.
until it was discovered and resurrected by Billy Carter in 2006 and has been a regular tournament fixture for the last 19 years, expanding to have cup, plate and shield trophies.
This year a record 35 teams, 24 boys and mixed teams and 11 girls teams, from 13 schools took part in the day long competition that saw 122
games completed to find the Cup, Plate and Shield final winners.
Results: Final, Ngahinapouri Knights 4, Ohaupo Red 2. Plate, St Patricks Panthers 0(4), Ngutunui Boys 0(2) – St Patricks won on penalties, Shield, Korakanui 1(3), Ngutunui 1(1) – Korakanui won on penalties.
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The Ngahinapouri Knights, pictured after winning last week’s junior tournament.
Te Awamutu’s Division 3 winners, from left, Clayton Stewart, Liam Hill, captain Adam Fursdon, Stu Towers, Sam Towers and Rob Gollan.
Challenges for a church
Difficulties experienced during the past year by Te Awamutu’s St John’s church were outlined at the annual meeting of parishioners. The church had lost the services of two valued members, with one going to war and another leaving the district. Support for the Church Gazette had not been satisfactory and had resulted in a loss. They
were now passing through dreadful times and as munitions were required to carry on war, money must be given.
Reverend Greer, however, was thankful that a motorcar had been purchased for his use. He urged parents to send their children to Sunday school and encouraged all members who were musically gifted to help
in the musical portion of services. He was keen to see a mothers› union, girls› friendly society, and Church of England men’s society underway. The disgraceful state of the stretch of road between the Rukuhia creamery and Mystery Creek on the Hamilton - Ōhaupō Road was the subject of a deputation to the Waipā County Council by the Ōhaupō branch of the Farmers’ Union. The road had been almost impassable for months and those wanting to get from Hamilton to Ōhaupō had to make the very circuitous journey round Cambridge. Two motor springs were recently broken along this strip, while motorists had
constantly to be helped out of the morass. The trouble was an old drain which years previously had been ploughed in causing water to pool. The council chairman said he was living in hopes of seeing a good, metalled road the whole way from Te Awamutu to Cambridge on the one hand and Te Awamutu to Hamilton on the other. The war had, however, upset all calculations.
Much excitement was caused at Kihikihi by the advent of a young man who was believed to hail from the Te Kūiti district. He first devoted his attentions to the hotels, where he proceeded to make merry, and in the end, Constable Woodley had to be summoned. He deeply resented any interference in
Looking for hope
Samuel Pullenger, Minister in Formation, St John’s Anglican Parish
The slogan “Make America Great Again”, used in a certain Presidential campaign, grasped at the heart of many people throughout the world. One of the reasons it was so influential was because it spoke of a golden era, and era of wealth and prosperity - of hope. The world feels like it has changed in the last few decades. Things are not as predictable as they used to be. In some ways this provides massive opportunities, but in others it increases the risk and creates fear. We fear things that we do not understand. Often, our response to things changing, or to things we do not understand is to retreat to the comfortable, to pine for the way things used to be. And yet, as we know and continue to see, hope cannot be found in a President who offers M.A.G.A., hope cannot be found in a Prime Minister or government party.
As I sit and read through the newspaper which comes every week, seeing the continuous issues that the council has to deal with, the ever deepening debt, the water delivery plan, the waste-to-energy submission, and many more; as I read about the call outs that police attended throughout the past week, it is clear that we cannot place our ultimate hope in these human
his very real effort to paint the town red, and it was only after a series of somewhat exciting incidents that he was safely deposited in the cells. He looked rather meek and mild when he appeared in court but then looked positively dejected when fined. He was told that if he attempted to repeat his performance, he could safely expect to give a few weeks of his precious life in working out the penalty.
Despite war conditions progress had marched steadily on in Harapepe. Six months earlier most of the old township sections which had become a thicket of gorse were sold at auction by the Crown Lands Department to local farmers. These were cleared and ploughed
institutions. This is not to say they are not helpful or necessary, rather, that these institutions are not made for us to place our hope in. They cannot stand up to that kind of expectation.
This coming week is Holy Week in the church calendar; the week that leads up to Easter. At the beginning of the week (Sunday) we celebrate Palm Sunday, which is when Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey.
This triumphant entrance in the Bible, is written as a faux Kingly entrance into the city. The people all place their palm fronds down on the road to honour Jesus as the King entering Jerusalem. And yet, by the end of the week, Jesus will be handed over the Romans to be crucified by these same people. What went wrong? What changed in this one week?
Expectations. The Jewish people were expecting a military, war-waging king to drive off the oppressive Romans to make Israel great again. But this was not what Jesus came to be. This was not the hope of the Kingdom of God. Jesus is King, but not of an earthly human institution like the Jewish people expected. The hope we find in Jesus is that God became human, so we might find fulfilment through him. So, when
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and soon in grass. The Harapepe cream depot was extended which was a decided advantage to many suppliers and Mr Parkes, the cream contractor, was always on time no matter the weather. Eleven settlers had telephones installed, which meant that residents could be quite in touch with their friends, besides everyone having the consolation of knowing that a doctor could be called at any hour of the night.
Jesus rose again, three days after his crucifixion, Christians believe, this opened a way for all people to find peace and fulfilment.
Like the crowd who had misplaced expectations of Jesus, it can be so easy to become disillusioned, disheartened or even angry when our expectations in a political figure or council are not met. I want to invite us, instead, to seek to see the person behind the institution, a person who is just like us, with hopes and dreams, seeking to better the lives of those they have been called to serve. To pray for them and seek their wellbeing as members of our community. And may we re-place our hope in the one who can meet that profound responsibility, Jesus.
On Friday we will be having a Walk of Witness beginning at St Patrick’s Catholic Church and ending at St John’s Anglican Parish. This walk will go through town, stopping at several spots to pray and reflect on Jesus’ death. And then, on Sunday there will be services in many of the Churches in Te Awamutu celebrating Jesus’ resurrection. You are invited to come and join any one of the services or the walk.
St John’s Church, Te Awamutu, 1916
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April 10, 2025
Lest we forget – join Waipā’s Anzac Day services
Anzac Day is a time for communities to come together and remember the sacrifice of those men and women who died serving New Zealand in wartime.
Anzac Day, April 25, marks the anniversary of the landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey in 1915. Rain or shine, Waipā residents are invited to take part in this year’s commemorations to pay tribute to our fallen and to acknowledge returned servicemen and women, past and present.
As a community, we honour the Anzac values of courage, compassion, camaraderie and commitment. In Te Awamutu, the Dawn Service will begin at 6am at the Sunken Cross War Memorial on Mutu Street, with light refreshments afterwards at the RSA Clubrooms. In case of bad weather, the service will move indoors to the RSA Clubrooms.
A flag-raising ceremony with veterans will take place at Te Awamutu Cemetery at 7.45am, and the 11am Civic Commemorative Service will be held at the War Memorial on Teasdale Street. Wreaths will be laid at the cenotaph after the service, with a backup venue at the Te Awamutu Events Centre in case of rain.
In Cambridge, the Dawn Service will take place at 6am at the Town Hall Plaza, with limited seating for
veterans. The Civic Service will follow at the same location at 9am, with wreath-laying at the cenotaph after the service. In case of severe weather, the service may be moved indoors to the Town Hall. Parking for those with mobility needs will be available on Kirkwood Street for both services.
The RSA encourages attendees to wear medals — if wearing medals on behalf of a deceased service member, they should be displayed on the right side of the chest.
Join your community this Anzac Day to remember, reflect, and honour those who served. Lest we forget.
Easter and Anzac Day closures
With two long weekends ahead, here’s what you need to know:
Our offices will be closed on Good Friday (April 18), Easter Monday (April 21), and Anzac Day (April 25). Waipā District Libraries and the Te Awamutu Museum Education and Research Centre will also be closed on these dates.
Recycling collections will continue as usual, so no need to worry if your collection falls on these days. For urgent enquiries, our 24/7 phone line remains available at 0800 WAIPADC (0800 924 723). Visit waipadc.govt.nz/do-it-online for self-service options.
Anzac Day services
Waipā residents and visitors are invited to come together to attend Anzac Day commemorative services throughout the district.
Services listed are on Friday, April 25
Te Awamutu
Dawn Service: 6am
Sunken Cross War Memorial, Mutu Street
Returned services members will parade outside the RSA clubrooms (381 Alexandra Street) at 5.45am. Light refreshments will follow the service in RSA clubrooms.
Flag raising ceremony: 7.45am
Te Awamutu Cemetery, Picquet Hill Road
Veterans and the public invited.
Civic Commemorative Service: 11am
War Memorial, Anzac Green, Teasdale Street
Returned services and members of the public who would like to parade, assemble at 10.45am at the RSA Clubrooms.
Cambridge
Dawn Service: 6am (muster at 5.45am)
Cambridge Town Hall Plaza, Victoria Street
Civic Commemorative Service: 9am
Cambridge Town Hall Plaza, Victoria Street
Returned services and members of the public who would like to parade, assemble at 8.30am outside Onyx Restaurant
Kihikihi
Memorial Service: 8.30am
War Memorial, Main Street
Ōhaupō
Memorial Service: 10am
Ōhaupō Memorial Hall, Great South Road, followed by light refreshments.
Pirongia
Dawn Service: 6am
Pirongia Memorial Hall, Franklin Street
Returned services and members of the public who would like to parade, assemble at 5.45am in the Five Stags carpark. Light refreshments will follow the service.
Kawhia
Memorial Service: 1pm
War Memorial, Pouewe Street
Returned services and members of the public who would like to parade, assemble at 12.45pm at the Kawhia Town Hall.
Services listed are held on Sunday, April 27
Pukeatua Memorial Service: 11am
Pukeatua Memorial Church, Arapuni Road
Tokanui Memorial Service: 1.30pm
Tokanui Cemetery, 96 Farm Road.
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By Jesse Wood
Both Waipā teams fell short in the opening round of premier club rugby on Saturday, and both return to Hamilton this weekend looking to get off the mark.
On a day when four Hamilton clubs scored three wins and a draw against their country cousins, Hautapu lost at Marist 25-20 and Te Awamutu Sports was beaten 27-22 at Old Boys.
First five-eighth Dillon Martin was on debut for the Cambridge side after transferring after several seasons at Te Awamutu.
The winning Old Boys team contained former Te Awamutu players Niah Church-Jones, Josh Coffin, Dean Ralph and Sean Ralph.
Hautapu B collected a close 29-26 win against Hautapu B, while Te Awamutu’s development side lost 71-7 at the hands of Old Boys B.
Leamington was Waipā’s only successful team in Division 1, winning 24-14 at home to Putāruru.
Pirongia lost 26-20 at Suburbs and Ōhaupō fell 21-11 to Tokoroa’s Southern United.
Of the Division 1B teams, Pirongia was the only success story. They won 14-7 against Suburbs at Flagstaff Park.
Ōhaupō B lost 3512 to their travelling Tokoroa counterparts and Leamington B were defeated 53-5 by another South Waikato team, Putāruru B.
Women’s rugby is also back for the year. Hautapu fell 41-20 to the ever-impressive Hamilton Old Boys Huskiez, while Kihikihi had 78 points put on them by University.
This Saturday will see a Waipā women’s premiership battle at Cambridge Memorial Park – Hautapu v Kihikihi – at 1pm.
Women’s championship division team Pirongia, playing in a triple-header with their men’s sides, fell 34-5 to Suburbs.
Leamington, Hautapu, Te Awamutu and Pirongia are all involved in the young guns under 21 competition
this year.
Hautapu under-21 were 58-15 winners against their big town Waipā neighbours Te Awamutu.
Pirongia lost at home, beaten 28-17 by University, as did Leamington, losing 29-5 in their clash with Morrinsville.
From just south of Kihikihi, the Maihihi-based Kio Kio Cattle Dogs came away with a 10-8 home victory against Bombay in the combined WaikatoCounties Manukau Under85kg rugby competition. Forward Max Smithies and fullback Joshua Jolly crossed the chalk for the hosts.
They will face the dominant Morrinsville Sports under-85kg at Campbell Park this weekend before a trip north to Drury.
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Hautapu put pressure on the Marist line during the 25-20 loss to Marist. Photo: Matt Gould
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TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE –Alexandra Street, Mutu Street, War Memorial Drive, Bank Street –Teasdale Street for the Te Awamutu ANZAC Day commemorations on Friday 25 April 2025
Please note that the roads listed below will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic on Friday 25 April 2025 for the Te Awamutu ANZAC Day Commemorations.
Between 5.30am and 7:30am
• Alexandra Street - between Churchill Street and Mutu / Rewi Streets
• Mutu Street - between Alexandra Street and Christie Avenue
• War Memorial Drive – first 100m from Mutu Street
Between 9:30am and 12:30pm
• Alexandra Street – between Mutu/Rewi Streets and Market/ Roche Streets
• Bank Street - between Alexandra Street and Vaile Street
• Teasdale Street – between Bank and Vaile Streets
Arrangements will be made for access by emergency vehicles during the closure, if required.
For more information, please contact Waipa District Council on 0800 924 723 or email events@waipadc.govt.nz
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