Cambridge News | April 2, 2026

Fieldays booming

By Mary Anne Gill

Fieldays is heading into June riding a wave of confidence, infrastructure investment and international attention, with its chief executive declaring: “Fieldays is having an absolute boom time.”

The good news keeps stacking up for the New Zealand National Fieldays Society, following confirmation of a $1.35 million loan from the Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund to help fund a $3.2 million upgrade of Mystery Creek’s ageing water reticulation network, a project already well advanced and nearly finished.

The 50‑year‑old water system had reached the end of its useful life and posed a critical risk to the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event. The upgrade includes new reticulated pipework across the site and the installation of a 600,000‑litre water tank, boosting pressure, storage and resilience.

The loan, matched dollar‑for‑dollar by the Fieldays Society, was announced this week by Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and associate minister Mark Patterson, who described Mystery Creek as a nationally significant asset.

Mystery Creek hosts Fieldays each June, attracting more than 110,000 visitors and generating $528 million in total expenditure, including $213 million in the Waikato.

It can also serve as a critical civil defence logistics hub in a large‑scale emergency.

Fieldays chief executive Richard

Lindroos said water was the first and most urgent piece of a longer‑term infrastructure strategy.

“This is our moment for the reset,” he said.

The water project is the first of four major infrastructure priorities water, energy resilience, buildings and site footprint designed to future‑proof the 114‑hectare privately owned venue for the next 50 years.

With the digging largely done and sealing now underway, the water work will be completed in time for Fieldays 2026.

But infrastructure is only part of the story.

Fieldays is also unveiling a new Village Green function centre,

featuring a giant marquee that will put major political, business and diplomatic events back in the heart of the site and in full public view.

The temporary structure replaces the former hub building and will seat around 240 people for sit down meals, or host up to 400 standing. It will become Fieldays headquarters during event week.

Among the headline events will be a European Union‑hosted lunch, bringing together ambassadors from all 27 EU member countries, alongside New Zealand political leaders and agribusiness figures.

Lindroos said the move was about visibility and telling Fieldays’ story better.

“For a long time, our major

events were hidden away. We wanted to bring those moments back into the centre of Fieldays.”

International interest in Fieldays is also surging, with delegations from Europe, India, China and beyond confirming attendance.

“Deals get done at Fieldays,” Lindroos said, pointing to the growing role the event plays in international trade, business‑to‑business and government‑to‑government engagement.

On the commercial front, exhibitor demand is at record levels. Of the roughly 1200 sites, only 18 remain vacant, meaning Fieldays is 97.8 per cent sold, with a full sell‑out expected shortly.

“It’s a real indication of how buoyant the ag sector is,” said Lindroos.

The site also hosts more than 100 other events each year, from major expos to community gatherings, reinforcing its role as a year‑round economic engine for the region. For Lindroos, the combination of infrastructure investment, near‑sellout site sales and growing international interest points to a renewed confidence in both Fieldays and the wider sector.

“This is about more than one event. It’s about having a venue that can host the conversations, the trade and the relationships that matter. Deals get done at Fieldays.” • See more cambridgenews.nz

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We need some lateral thinking—and strong leadership—to make real progress on a third bridge for Cambridge. I support planning for a third bridge, but we should also be taking practical steps now. My proposal is simple: introduce tolls on our two existing bridges immediately, and use that revenue to help fund land acquisition and future construction.

This would not be a flat toll. Instead, it should vary depending on the time of day. For example, there could be no toll between 8pm and 7am, with higher charges during peak morning and afternoon periods. Different rates could even apply on weekends or during school holidays. The technology to do this is already widely used in New Zealand and would be straightforward to implement.

transport options such as buses, cycling, and walking which should remain toll free.

Having lived in Leamington for 23 years, I have seen Cambridge nearly double in size. Growth will continue, and we must plan ahead. But a user pays model makes sense, ensuring those who benefit most contribute directly to the solution.

There is also an elephant in the room. At some point, engineers may determine that the High Level Bridge can no longer carry heavy traffic, and its future may be limited to walking and cycling.

If tolling successfully spreads traffic demand, we may even find the urgency for a third bridge is reduced or at least better managed over time. Let’s think differently and act now.

John Davies Leamington

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large numbers of visitors to our town as do other carnival events for cycling, waka ama and the Maadi Cup. These are all well known with fixed dates in our calendar so it should not be too difficult to ensure our street rubbish bins are emptied in anticipation not left overflowing from weeks of neglect. Because they are, it draws attention to their poor state of repair and cleanliness.

Maintenance is well overdue on all our main street furniture, waste bins, bollards, public seating. Maintaining them now will save us all the cost of premature replacement and ensure we continue to have a town to be proud of.

Ray Milner

Cambridge

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We all know when our bridges are busiest—school and work commute times— and when they are quiet. A variable toll system would encourage people to think about when they travel, helping to spread demand more evenly throughout the day. It would also encourage alternative

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The District Council gardeners do a great job around Cambridge demonstrating real pride in our town – it’s such a pity that other departments do not support their efforts.

Last weekend’s Autumn Festival attracted

Parties and planning

Party, party, party! For many of our young people, it’s an exciting part of growing up.

A chance to socialise, build friendships, and enjoy a bit of independence.

As we’ve seen recently here in Cambridge however, things can take a turn more quickly than most teenagers or parents expect.

In recent past weeks, we have received reports when teen parties have spiralled out of control.

What were intended as small gatherings ended in disorderly behaviour, assaults, property damage, and thefts.

In most cases, the young organiser had arranged the party without their parents’ knowledge, often while the adults were away.

Invitations intended for a handful of friends were widely shared, including on social media, resulting in large groups of unknown people turning up, in numbers beyond what a teenager can safely manage.

When faced with such an overwhelming situation, many young hosts simply don’t know what to do.

They’re reluctant to call 111 and often police only hear about the incident from neighbours or from retuning parents discovering the aftermath. By then, identifying who was present or caused damage is extremely difficult. This is why early conversations at home are important.

If your teenager wants to host a gathering, or is planning to attend one, take the time to set clear expectations.

Agree on the basics first, where the party is, who will be there (adults as well as youth), start and finish times, and what behaviour is acceptable. If hosting, decide which areas of your house will be accessible and where guests should stay (ideally inside or well away from roads and property boundaries).

Make sure these rules are communicated to everyone attending.

Supervision is key. A responsible adult keeping an eye on things, especially the entry point, can prevent uninvited guests from slipping in and causing trouble. If your teen is attending a party elsewhere, talk with them about keeping themselves safe, particularly around the possibility of alcohol and drugs and importantly about what to do and who to call if things start to go wrong.

Teen parties don’t have to end badly. With planning, communication, and a bit of oversight, they can be safe, enjoyable events for everyone involved.

If things do get out of control, call 111 early to prevent further escalation and harm. That being said all of these rules equally apply to adult parties too. Keep yourself and your partygoers safe.

We recently drove my brother and his wife back through Cambridge. Talk about Adventure Tourism. The road has a high number of traffic calming bumps. It almost seems as if Cambridge was the training ground for builders of these bumps. They were not all the same shape or height and while they may calm traffic (ie slow it down), the language from inside the car definitely was not calm. The highlight (or perhaps should I say high bump) was the one at the top of the hill. For those people who are looking a cycling Adventure Tourist in New Zealand – go to Cambridge!

Richard Cole Waipu

Briefs…

Taps open

Cambridge’s $108.5 million wastewater project achieved a milestone this week when water began flowing through the plant. When complete later this year the plant will service Cambridge, Leamington, Hautapu and Karāpiro.

Fatal crash

One person died as a result of a crash in Kihikihi on Monday. afternoon. A truck and car collided on State Highway 3, resulting in detours being put in place between Golf Road and Herbert Street.

Client withdrawn

A participant in Achievement House’s programmes in Cambridge – aimed at providing work for disabled people in the community –has been withdrawn after his sister was unable to resolve outstanding issues which included a complaint to the Health and Disability Commissioner. Karen Carroll says she will seek alternatives for her brother Stephen in Hamilton or Te Awamutu pending a resolution.

Young winner

Cam Clayton won the Waikato Bay of Plenty regional final of the Young Farmer of the Year competition at Te Teko racecourse last weekend. Clayton, 30, a sheep and beef farmer from Te Aroha is a member of the Morrinsville Ngarua club. Benjamin Barbour and Toby Christensen from Putaruru College and John Paul College took out the title of Waikato Bay of Plenty FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year, ahead of Kendra Grayling and Morgan Shannon from Te Awamutu College.

Track work

Cambridge’s Grassroots Trust velodrome will undergo a scheduled track sanding this month to rejuvenate the surface and maintain its UCI Category A status.

Festival a sweet triumph

By Viv Posselt

Saturday’s Rocky Horror Show competition winners showed the diversity associated with the cult classic

Cambridge’s Antony and Lynne – aka Dr Frank N Furter and Columbia – won the show’s best dressed competition. They are long time fans who know every word.

The cake competition winner Natasha Kirby is what’s called a Rocky Horror ‘virgin’. She had never seen the show before

Saturday, yet made her cake and iced it that very morning, using elements she had skilfully sleuthed online the day before.

The special screening cum competition at Tivoli Cinema was part of the 2026 Cambridge Autumn Festival. Organiser Karen Johnson said support for it had been incredible.

“There were plenty of Rocky Horror ‘virgins’, including some delightful seniors who came early to watch the movie Tenor My Name is Pati, but stayed for Rocky Horror and loved

it.”

Tivoli Cinema owner Karen Focas said the evening was so successful she would like to hold similar events in the future.

“It was huge fun, and great to see the community’s enthusiasm. We had about 120 people in, and I reckon over three quarters of them dressed up.”

The best dressed duo went to the show for a blast and got much more besides. Their win took them by surprise and netted them a 10 ticket movie pass.

“We just enjoy having fun together,” Antony told The News on Monday, “and I’ve always loved Rocky Horror. We were planning our costumes for the stage show in Auckland when we heard it was going to be on at Tivoli.”

The pair researched then crafted their costumes, tweaking them just a touch between the Auckland and Cambridge shows.

“We didn’t really go on Saturday for the competition, but when we saw the Tivoli staff all dressed up, we realised what an enormous effort they made. It was a very cool evening.”

Cambridge cake maker Natasha Kirby, whose lip smacking concoction entitled ‘Anticipation’ won her the top prize, only heard about the competition last Thursday.

She’s the owner of a home based cake making business niftily called Sugar and Slice.

“I was keen to enter, but my partner said I shouldn’t without seeing the film. So we bought tickets, and I made the cake that morning. It took me about three to four hours.”

Overall, the 18th Cambridge Autumn Festival appears to have been a triumph. Festival committee chair John Drummond described it ‘an outstanding success’.

“We’ve had 10 wonderful days, with great attendance and many of our events selling out. The fabulous crowds at the Main Street Carnival again proved how popular this event is with the public. We’re grateful for the fantastic support of all our sponsors, and for the wonderful feedback from the community.”

Some of that feedback revealed that over 800 people visited the art exhibition in the Cambridge

Town Hall, Bricktopia and the selection of concerts proved popular, and bad weather did little to put off punters at the comedy night. Passion for Art Trail founder and organiser Carole Hughes said: “We are fortunate to have such talented and enthusiastic artists in Cambridge. We were visited by people who appreciate those abilities and we look forward to next year!”

A ‘remarkable’ navigator

By Viv Posselt

Two former Waipā District Council leaders have paid tribute to a woman whose role was key to successfully navigating the early integration of iwi consultation into council decisions.

Speaking at Louise Ruiha Doyle’s Te Awamutu funeral service, former council chief executive Garry Dyet said the Waipā community owed Louise ‘a great debt for the contribution she made – quietly, patiently, and always with dignity’.

“Louise helped guide us on a journey that has shaped the way this district understands its history, its responsibilities, and its future.”

His words were echoed by a message Dyet read on behalf of former Waipā District mayor Alan Livingston, who could not be at the service. He described Louise as a ‘valued and long standing member of the council community.

“She was someone I respected greatly and regarded as a friend. Louise was a gracious lady. She didn’t say much … she didn’t need to. Her presence and her mana ensured that people listened when she spoke.”

Louise Doyle died in her mid nineties, at Ōhaupō’s Radius Windsor Court on March 12. She was born in Otewa, the ninth of 13 children, and was whangaid to the Fitzell family. Louise always remained close to both sides of her family, and even as she faced joy and heartbreak as the years unfolded, she welcomed people from all walks of life and gave voice to the value of tikanga.

It was that deep knowledge of tikanga that became her connection with local government when the passing of the

Resource Management Act (RMA) in 1991 required councils to have regard for the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

“For councils across the country, including ours, this represented a significant change,” Dyet said. “For the first time, councils were required to formally consult with iwi in the preparation of district plans. For our council this was not a simple matter; we needed to work constructively with three major iwi authorities – Waikato Tainui, Ngāti Raukawa, and Ngāti Maniapoto.”

Early meetings with iwi leaders led to the establishment of a structure to guide the process, but with a caveat – before council could engage properly with mana

whenua, they needed to be educated in the correct protocols around visiting marae and attending culturally significant events.

“Three remarkable women stepped forward to help us – Louise, Dori Walters and Rangi Oosterveen. It was a big task… council had very little experience in this space. But Louise and her colleagues stepped right into that environment with courage, patience and wisdom.”

They gently taught marae protocol, shared stories and histories and supported council members. Preparing the district plan took five years of hard graft; Dyet said the end product genuinely reflected the aspirations of mana whenua.

“The process itself became something of a model. In fact, Audit New Zealand used the experience to demonstrate how councils could effectively engage with mana whenua,” he said. “Good policy comes from good process, and in our case, the quality of that process owed a great deal to Louise and her colleagues. My relationship with Louise will always be characterised by clear guidance, trust and mutual respect.”

Following the adoption of the plan in 1996, Louise and Dori continued their involvement as members of the council’s iwi liaison committee.

Louise is survived by her four children, seven grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

One who spoke at her service said time spent with her nan was a chance to re set, with compassion and without judgement.

“She always sent you on your way a little steadier.”

The News heard that Dori Walters passed away last Saturday, aged 97. OBITUARY:

Listen to the music

Andrew Tuck is standing on familiar ground, and not just metaphorically.

The Cambridge raised, Te Kōwhai based chief executive of Homegrown watched one of the country’s biggest all New Zealand music festivals settle into Hamilton and he believes the move is just getting started.

Homegrown made its Waikato debut at Claudelands last month, drawing around 25,000 people and delivering a significant boost to the local economy.

In the latest edition of Waikato Business News published by Good Local Media – which also produces community newspapers in Cambridge, Te Awamutu and King Country – Tuck said the move north from Wellington after 17 years paid off but there will be tweaks for next year.

We also meet Julia Baynes a Waikato veterinarian, muso, marketer and former advertising executive who talks about the unique value women bring to the agricultural sector. Our sister publication the Bay of Plenty Business News finds kiwifruit, forestry and honey exporters are emerging as the early winners from the India New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.

CBD developments in Tauranga and Rotorua are covered in stories about Waikato University’s expansion and the return of the Night Market.

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Subdivision backers talk

The couple behind a planned subdivision which could cater for 1250 homes say they want it done properly to a standard that will contribute multi generational value to Cambridge.

Tony and Vicki Rider said when Waipā District Council included their Leamington property as part of a future residential growth area they had mixed feelings.

“However, after some reflection, we decided that if anyone were to develop our land then we wanted it to be us, Tony Rider said.

Public submissions on proposed private plan change 37 – the Rider Park Structure Plan – opened last week.

Milan Park Stud want to rezone 98ha of pasture on the southeastern side of

Student leaders celebrated

Members of Cambridge High School’s 2026 student executive have been presented with blazers recognising their leadership positions and responsibilities.

The students’ parents and caregivers were invited to present the jackets on campus, as a nod to the role they played in their children’s success.

“The blazer presentation recognises these students’ character and willingness to lead, and they represent the school values of realising your potential, engaging with purpose, acting with integrity, caring for people

and places, and having courage to succeed,” acting deputy principal Marcel Kuijpers said.

There are four head students on the student executive this year – Erin Bouwer, Ethan Harvey, Anna Crouchman and Blake Williams.

They are joined by Board of Trustees student representative Barry Baldo, and 12 prefects –Jake Brugh and Isla Read (academic), Bradley Smith and Evelyn Winter (arts), Cailin Jones and Harris MacLennan (community and sustainability), Penny Lang and Bede Newlands

(sport), Ally El Senussi and Laqueisha Lim (te huingaa – belonging and connection), PepeRereao James Kawamura and Deja Ngohe (te hunga taikaakaa) and Maggie Strawbridge and Alexis Turner (senior celebrations).

Two prefects chosen from each of the school’s six houses also received blazers at the assembly. They were: Aimee Henwood, Stirling Kraakman, Timur Faulkner, Asalie Yiu, Chloe Vincent, Georgia Wynne, Carter Milne, Erin Silcock, Helena Brown, Hayley Clarke, Georgia Bertrand and Daniel Hughes.

Leamington from Rural and Deferred Residential to Medium Density Residential.

The Cambridge Community Board has already indicated it will oppose the plan. If Waipā District Council approved it, work could start late next year..

“Vicki and I, along with our four children, their partners and grandchildren, have made some very special memories here. We’ve not only operated our business, but we’ve raised a family while enjoying so much about this amazing part of Leamington,” Tony Rider said.

“If we get the green light to proceed, the first stage would provide housing for around 35 40 families. We are committed to staging the development in a sustainable manner.

We would take our time and grow the development over a decade or more, in line with demand.”

He said his family has worked with a design team to embrace the natural features of the land and integrate the site with the existing Leamington area.

He says a 10ha gully which runs through the middle of the property, would be restored into a natural amenity.

“It’s a natural amenity that we’d love to enhance further, and provide public access to share it with the wider community as part of the proposed development.”

He said Rider Park would fund any roading upgrades in lieu of development contributions.

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Tamahere • The Boundary Restaurant + Bar, 2/65 Devine Road, Tamahere Wednesday 8 April, 5.00pm – 6.30pm

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Remember the cross

Waste Minimisation Community Fund

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Driving into Cambridge township via a roundabout at one of our main ‘gateways’, stands a cross 19 metres tall. Clearly prominent during daytime, it’s particularly hard to miss at night, standing there lit up, shedding light prominently above the treetops.

This town cross was installed in November 2018 following a consent process with opinions expressed regarding the presence of so called ‘religious’ symbols in our town. Ultimately a hearing called for by the Community Board delivered a strong endorsement from people of various persuasions.

Apart from any ‘religious’ significance, some voiced the cross had both sentimental and cultural relevance to the town and interestingly, ‘heritage’ value was advocated by many. Funded mostly by combined churches in Cambridge, a few private donors and a modest community grant, the cross stands.

But the question remains, ‘why is it there?’ along with, ‘what’s the special relevance of the cross anyway?’ What makes this cruel instrument the Romans devised for executing criminals relevant to us and why is it a recognised symbol of Christian faith? It’s well known that Jesus was crucified on a cross, but not everyone understands the facts which set His death apart from the inestimable thousands executed by crucifixion.

Before being abolished by Constantine (4th Century AD), crucifixion spanned the Roman Empire for 1000 years as a means of eradicating its ‘troublemakers’. So, what crimes made Jesus guilty of death? Actually, He wasn’t guilty of any

wrong doing or sin. The significance of His death resides in the fact that He came to Earth for the express purpose of dying on a cross not for anything that He had done wrong, but to take the punishment for our sin.

Jesus the eternal, righteous Son of God, came to die a sacrificial substitute. Love prevailed, justice was not compromised. He took upon Himself the death penalty for the sin and evil of humanity. His death atoned for our guilt the price was paid individually and collectively for sin. Salvation is offered, the means for us to be restored, forgiven and brought back into relationship with God, is now freely offered.

Approaching Easter, specifically Resurrection Sunday, April 5, it’s the time when believers will remember Jesus Christ’s death on a cross. But the focus is equally on His resurrection. His resurrection, attested to by hundreds who weren’t simultaneously hallucinating, is the triumph of Easter. Without His resurrection, His death would have been in vain.

Having promised He would rise again, Jesus conquered the grave. He said, “I am the resurrection and the life, whoever believes in me though they were dead yet shall they live.” That’s the promise of eternal life to all who repent and receive Him. An invitation is extended to anyone to receive Jesus. Choosing to secure God’s gift of eternal life is the most important decision anyone ever makes. Remember this Easter, the opportunity of a lifetime, must be seized during the lifetime of the opportunity.

Understanding pumice

By Janine Krippner

I am fortunate to have worked with student Ash Harden at the University of Bristol, UK, during my time in Tenerife last year. We had a call about their master’s research on pumice rafts so that I can share the latest science with you.

Pumice is frozen magma foam, forming when magmatic gas bubbles expand and quickly cool into rock.

Submarine eruptions within a range of shallower water depths can produce enough pumice to form enormous rafts. These sheets float across the ocean surface.

Rafts form through several processes. A raftini (unofficial term) is a small pumice raft that forms when pumice falls from a cliff into water. Pumice can also enter the ocean from the air, settling out of an ash plume.

Pumice rafts can circulate for quite some time. One eruption in 1962 at Protector Shoal in the South Sandwich Islands formed an impressive raft that floated across 20,000km over three years.

Sea vessels encounter pumice rafts and we need to know how much damage this can cause. This is important for passenger vessels like yachts and ferries, and shipping vessels that can have international implications.

Ash is using lab experiments to research how pumice abrades or damages marine materials. They use a wave flume tank, which is a long tank partly filled with water and has a mechanism in it to produce waves. Within this is a thin layer of pumice at the surface, and different materials suspended in the water. This moves the pumice back and forth against the materials to simulate a real world environment.

The next step is drying and weighing the

materials to see how much material has been worn away by the abrasive pumice. A timelapse camera tracks the action.

They then use numerical modeling, or a computer model, to undertake a hazard assessment. A map is created where elements can be added, like relevant volcanoes, passenger vessels, and infrastructure. Essentially – what is the hazard, and where might people and things be impacted by it?

They are focused on the Aegean Sea around Greece and Turkey for this part; water transport is critical for islands where air or ground travel is difficult. It is important to consider local conditions, finding information on the vessels in this location and what materials they are made of.

Important aspects are locations like marinas, where filling with pumice would impact the area if boats were unable to get to the land. This answers questions like how could people be impacted, where could people get stranded during an event?

The computer model allows them to digitally simulate a pumice raft and see where it goes using regional ocean currents data. Running many of these gives a good idea of where the pumice might go under different conditions.

Projects like this add to the entire spectrum of how volcanic activity can impact on our lives and systems. One more puzzle piece added to the bigger picture.

Wave flume set up, you can see the pumice at the top and materials suspended into the water.

By Peter Carr

Dichotomy. A word derived from 16th century modern Latin but harks back to the Greek dikhotomia (thanks, Concise Oxford).

So why am I lurching out this week with a Greek/Latin based word which is linked to the contrast between two things that are opposed or entirely different? Simply because that is where I find myself.

That contrast notwithstanding there is a common theme in sport. For, here in my dotage, I have taken up interests in watching and understanding one fast paced very visible action while starting to participate physically in another. The two ends of this strange spectrum are F1 car racing and the placid, underarm, action of lawn bowls.

The F1 involvement was brought to me while visiting my Wellington based daughter on a Sunday when the highly exciting event was being held in China. Let me state very clearly that, hitherto, I had seen no sense in young men screaming around a track at speeds that are terrifying burning rubber and wasting fuel. Not to mention the enormous financial cost of supporting this extravagance.

But my visit to the capital allowed me to start to understand how the whole juggernaut is put together and, more importantly, how the huge technological growth is transferred to everyday family cars.

So, my car is now blessed with pure hybrid propulsion, regenerative braking with paddles also, carbon fibre componentry and, I imagine, some 3D manufacturing elements. It’s thanks to the technological wonders (and sometime failures) of F1 associated activity.

At the other end of the sporting scale a

THE DENTURE MAN

more, almost sedentary, enjoyment is in place thanks to the sheer dogged multi year determination of a village resident and a responsible, professional, management polled resident on what they wanted.

From this emerged our very smart central verdant area – a stark newbuild beautifully enhanced and softened by our excellent village gardening team. The Village Green has been designed to operate also as a croquet area and even accommodate golf putting.

With kind, patient help from our longer standing bowlers, newbies like me have been bravely venturing onto the area twice weekly to try our hand at perfecting the requisite curve to address the ever elusive jack.

We even travelled to Hamilton to take part in a multi village tournament and goggled at YouTube to gain greater understanding of good sporting practice and the rigours of behaviour that is de regueur to the bowling hierarchy.

So, what is the message to the fast growing group of Cambridge residents who are at, or have passed, the magic point of arriving at ‘an age? If the body is failing keep the mind active play different games, keep an inquiring mind, discuss and even argue politics, be reasonable in your judgements and keep away from a silo mentality.

For, thanks to the growth in medical technology, artificial intelligence and a desire to lengthen the rainbow of life we are here to stay. To those under 65 be afraid – the oldies are becoming more active.

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Sporting Print (Grouse Shoot), steel engraving, coloured, 1873, conservation framing

A life spent building legacies

By Viv Posselt

Don Willoughby extracted as much as possible out of the 86 pages in his book of life.

He was an accomplished runner and successful athletics coach, a committed geography teacher, a fierce advocate for the environment and community, and a family man who has left his own kin grateful for the lessons he passed on.

Representatives from all areas of Don’s life were part of his farewell service at the Raleigh St Christian Centre.

becoming a top runner at Takapuna Grammar and excelling nationally, later rubbing shoulders with the likes of Peter Snell, Murray Halberg and Arthur Lydiard.

In acknowledging his passing, Athletics New Zealand said Don had been team manager to several international cross country teams. He was president of Athletics New Zealand in 2003 4, and in 1990 received one of the first Athletics NZ long service awards. A Merit Award came in 2007.

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Many sent messages from afar, each with their own story of the impact he had on their lives.

Don and his wife Rae had lived in Cambridge for 39 years. Both quickly connected with the community… Rae teaching the piano and Don teaching geography and coaching athletics. But it was Don’s long association with the Cambridge Tree Trust that lit the environmental fire here and helped grow it into what it is today.

Don was one of three Willoughby children who grew up ‘free range’ in the hills around Silverdale. He honed his athleticism by running barefoot through paddocks and forests,

During his Waikato teaching and coaching years, he was involved with both the Cambridge Athletic Club and the Hamilton City Hawks Club. Those at his farewell heard how Don talked many an unsure young person into athletics, changing the life of more than a few.

Don’s zest for life was matched by the woman he married. Rae spoke at his service, thankful for a partnership that allowed each to pursue their own passion – hers was music, his athletics.

It was at a party at Auckland University, the end of year two, where he met Rae and asked her out. They married in Auckland in January 1963, packed up their life and Rae’s cello

into their Fiat 500 and headed for teaching jobs at Kamo High School. Four months later, they came back to Auckland for graduation; it was then that Don was hit by a car while competing in a road race. The accident put him in a coma .and impacted his running career.

Two sons arrived – Kim and Glenn – and the family spent two years in Fiji as part of Don’s country service commitment. After returning to Kamo, they bought a block of land bordering the Glenbervie Forest where long Sunday runs were renowned in the running community.

In 1989, after the boys had left home, the Willoughbys came to Cambridge where Don settled into teaching at St Peter’s School.

He was deeply respected and much admired. Under his tutelage, the school’s geography results soared and countless young athletes benefitted from his hours of coaching.

He and fellow teacher Robyn Ball were credited with bringing significant changes to the school’s athletic programme, which resulted in a notable lift in performance.

He was known there as a quiet achiever yet still managed to give the longest farewell speech in St Peter’s history when he retired.

In whatever sphere of his life, Don was remembered for treating everybody the same way, his boundless energy and ability to multi task, his curiosity, caring and patience, and his love of the natural world around him.

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Proud Pirongia local and environmental enthusiast Clare St Pierre has spent over 12 years around the Council table as a Waipā District Councillor While there have been many high points and many challenges along the way, Clare says the recent severe weather impacts in parts of the district have been like nothing she’s ever seen before

“While the devastation has been shocking, the way people have come together to support each other has been humbling and inspiring,” she said “We’ve still got a long way to go, and there’s a commitment to continuing that journey together

For Clare, the best part of being a councillor is the people “Hearing their stories, understanding what they care about, and helping enable great local initiatives is incredibly rewarding ” She also enjoys the future-focused nature of the role and helping shape the district Waipā is becoming

Clare continues to be inspired by the quiet dedication of the Waipā community “The heart of our district comes from volunteers, local groups, and everyday residents who give so much of themselves ”

Clare is enjoying the energy this term, with a mix of new and returning councillors bringing diverse experience and perspectives She also values Mayor Mike’s strong emphasis on teamwork

Clare's focus now turns to Central Government reforms to ensure the Waipā voice is heard, and tackling rates affordability “I want to really understand what ’s driving projected rate increasesespecially how growth, new assets, and ongoing costs affect ratepayers, and whether that ’s sustainable long term ”

As Chair of the Service Delivery Committee, she’s focused on performance “Our community deserves confidence that projects are delivered on time, on or under budget, and with risks well managed ”

Clare previously worked at ANZ Bank and holds a Management degree, along with Chartered Membership of the New Zealand Institute of Directors

Community service and environmental stewardship have long shaped her work, including projects around Mt Pirongia and Taiea te Taiao, service on the Waikato Conservation Board, and developing a Pirongia food forest

Clare and her husband Tony are proud parents to five grown children and an adopted daughter from Korea Outside Council, Clare enjoys walking on Mt Pirongia, cycling, singing in her church choir, home brewing, and sharing her love of gardening on Instagram

Across the district, the focus remains on restoring affected areas, supporting the community, and building resilience for the future

Easter weekend is coming

Please note that our Council offices will be closed over the Easter weekend (Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6)

If you’re looking for things to do, our libraries and museum are open for parts of the long weekend Take a chance to grab a new read or explore the latest exhibition!

Cambridge and Te Awamutu Libraries: Open 9 30am-1pm Saturday, April 4, and closed for the rest of the long weekend

Te Whare Taonga o Te Awamutu Museum: Open 10am–2pm on Saturday, April 4 and Monday, April 6, and closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday

Recyling reminder:

Recycling collections will still run as usual, so don’t forget to have your bins out by 7am Remember, we don’t collect rubbishplease check with your service provider to confirm their collections on public holidays

A big thank you to our awesome staff who wi be working through the long weekend to keep things running smoothly! Thursday,

To the thousands of people who are part of our festival “family”, we thank you – the performers and their support crews, the event organisers for each of our events, the community groups and the art market stallholders.

Let us not forget that none of this could be done without the generosity of our sponsors below.

Lastly thank you to the people of Cambridge and Waipā for your support.

Let’s do it all again next year!

Thanks to our Sponsors, Funders and Partners

Work in progress

By Mike Keir, councillor, Tamahere Woodlands Ward

There is a lot going on in the local government area with significant reforms underway. Reform is overdue and I hope councils get on board to enable more efficient operations and help to reduce future rate rises as that is the intent.

Challenges come from many directions, often unseen. The Iran war has created inflationary pressure with fuel increases. We have the normal challenges of high costs in areas like infrastructure and solid waste management. Waikato District is trying to move towards a user pays model in our solid waste area. This is not a simple process as we have a deficit due to years of undercharging for the service.

Waste management is not cheap and I support increasing charges so that users understand the real cost of this issue as that would drive behaviour change by making people consider what they actually throw out each week. A side effect of increased charges would be more illegal dumping so it is a classic catch 22 situation. One thing everyone could do is reduce the amount of food waste in their rubbish as this is not helpful in our landfills.

On other issues work is progressing well on the construction of the new roundabout on Morrinsville Road at the Matangi and Silverdale Rd intersection and it was also good to see funding provided for the Hamilton Airport extension. This will lock in the designation and starts progress on the development of this airport as a national freight hub which creates opportunities for our region.

Regardless of national and international complexities, the Waikato, due to its natural attributes, is a very attractive place for people to want to come and live in. Managing that growth is challenging, particularly on limited budgets. Our local communities of Matangi and Tamahere are well invested in trying to work out how to manage growth in a good way so that they can retain the things that make them such great places. The Tamahere gully restoration trust is doing amazing work in our gullies.

Other pressures include the new racing facility proposed for Tamahere, growth in the retirement home sector as we have three fast track proposals in our ward focused on retirement homes.

Peripheral issues such as the development of Ruakura and Hautapu as industrial precincts, Southern Links, the airport extension and the Southern Wastewater scheme also impact.

As you can see there is a lot going on. Getting the balance right is tricky. If we are overly restrictive we stifle innovation and frustrate residents and ratepayers.

A passion for print

By Viv Posselt

The Passion for Art trail, part of the Cambridge Autumn Festival, shone a spotlight on the town’s rich arts culture.

Among them were painters, sculptors, ceramicists, portrait artists and printmakers, all throwing open their studios to the public.

One was Faith Thomas, a specialised printmaker whose 47 year career has spanned exhibitions in New Zealand and abroad, taking in Japan, Germany, Russia, Australia, Britain and the United States. She has also participated in global exchanges and collaborative projects.

Thomas works out of Paperartzi Studio in Leamington, the light filled end of a former stable block that abuts her beautiful old villa, one of Leamington’s originals. When not creating magic in there, she is teaching students at St Peter’s School outside Cambridge. She has also taught at the Hamilton based Waikato Society of Arts and is a longtime member of Pcanz – the Print Council Aotearoa New Zealand.

After completing her fine arts degree at Elam School of Fine Arts, majoring in printmaking, in 1982, Thomas moved to Cambridge in 1994. Among the projects she took on was the creation of a shade sail made from tomato twine at Hamilton Lake, time spent volunteer guiding at

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the Waitakaruru Arboretum and Sculpture Park, and a collection of Christmas trees at the Meteor Theatre.

A similar bold style is visible through her current crochet and knitting pieces, colourful hanging pod garden sculptures. She also has a collection of masks, and has produced a book featuring 100 drawings inside a kimono shaped outline.

“I loved printmaking from the start… it’s quite close to drawing,” she told The News. “I work with the intaglio techniques of etching and mezzotint, and relief printmaking in lino often on harakeke, flax papers. I’m a great advocate of drawing, often incorporating graphite into artworks. I also work in sculpture, most often taking part in collaborative works.”

Her work is seen at some of the world’s most prestigious printmakers’ exhibitions and festivals, including the Venice Biennale, International Mezzotint festivals and exchanges, the Douro Biennial in Portugal, and the New York Artists Sketchbook project.

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PEREIRA, Anthony Nio (Tony) – Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday 26 March 2026, aged 80 years. Very much loved and loving husband of Lottie Navy for 56 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Tony and Brenda, Andrew and Helen, Louella, Natasha and Richard. Adored Papa of Lou’ana and Dillon, Danielle and Daniel, Braxton and Taylor, Taylor, and Mela. “Ou te alofa ia te oe, fa’amanuia le Atua” God bless. Requiem Mass was celebrated at St Mary's Catholic Church, 117 Onewa Road, Northcote, Auckland yesterday, Wednesday 1 April at 12:00 midday.

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MUIR, Raewyn Jean –

Passed away peacefully on Friday 27 March, aged 68 years. Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Keith and Sonya, Jennifer and Kieryn, Pip and Alex, and the late Pamela. Adored Nana of Charlie, Daniel, Archie, Joel, Poppy, Beau, June and Ivy. A celebration of Raewyn's life was held at Woodside Estate, 132 Woodside Road, Tamahere yesterday, Wednesday 1 April at 11:00am.

NACEY, Donald Grant –Passed away at home on Monday, 23rd March 2026, aged 61 years. Dearly loved son of the late Ron & Betty. Brother and brother-inlaw to John & Joss, and Jenny & Malcolm. Uncle to Richard, Justin, Adrian, Bryony, Aaron, and Nathan. A skilled photographer, music fantastic technology enthusiast. A private cremation has taken place. Messages to the Nacey Family can be sent c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.

GRINTER, Colleen Elizabeth (nee Harvey) – Passed away 27 March 2026. Loved sister of Gary and sister-in-law of Jocelyn and their families.

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HALE, Ian Edgar – Passed away after a battle with illness, on Monday 30th March 2026. Aged 59 years. Much loved son to Jill (Kathleen) and Keith. Adored father to Emily and Rosie. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Hospice Waikato, Hillcrest for the support and care. A service to celebrate the life of Ian will be held at the Victoria Room, Cambridge Town Hall, Victoria Street, Cambridge, on Tuesday, the 7th of April 2026 at 11:00 AM, followed by a private cremation. Messages to the "Hale" Family can be sent c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434 or in Ian's online tribute book at www.grinters.co.nz

MARSH, Maurice Leslie – Passed away after a long battle with illness, on Wednesday, 25th March 2026. Aged 70 years. Much loved brother to Lynette Curgenven Johnson. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Hospice Waikato, Hillcrest, for the care and support during this time. Following Maurice's wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to the "Marsh" Family can be sent c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434 or in Maurice's online tribute book at www.grinters. co.nz

GARDINER, George Pearson – Passed away peacefully on the 22nd of March 2026 aged 93. Loved wife of Susan. Father of Deborah and Alistair. Grandfather of Benjamin and Henry. Brother of Elaine, Val, Des and Ray. As with George’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. A memorial service day and time is to be confirmed. For contact phone- 027 374 0664

GREGORY, Joshua Charles (Josh) – Passed away suddenly at home on Saturday 14 March 2026, aged 28 years. Much loved and loving Dad of Olivia, Madeleine and Jacob. Adored son, brother, brotherin-law and uncle to Rachel, Hayley, Jamie, Ruben, the late Karl, and their families. In accordance with family wishes, a private service for Josh has taken place.

MASSEY, Valerie (Val) –Slipped away quietly at Ryman Kevin Hickman Retirement Village, Christchurch on March 23, 2026. Wife of the late Martin Massey, loved mother, mother-in-law, gran, and great-gran to Beverly & Robert, Deborah and Steve, Danielle and Phil, Nicole and Ryan, William, Evie and Sam. Long time friend of Joy and Bruce Farquhar. A morning tea in lieu of a funeral to remember Val will be held in Cambridge, at The Olde Creamery Café, Ohaupo, on May, 8, 2026, at 10.30am. RSVP your planned attendance by May 1, 2026, to beverlymg@xtra.co.nz for catering purposes.

GRINTER, Colleen Elizabeth nee Harvey – At Tauranga Hospital on Friday 27 March 2026, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Trevor for 62 years. Much loved mother and motherin-law of Wayne and Julie, Russell and Raelene, Tania, and Sharon. Adored Nana of Hannah (deceased), Lori, Adam, Amy, Shannon, Liam, Jaden, Chelsie, Zara, and their partners. Cherished great-nana to her eight great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Colleen’s life will be held at St Andrews Church, 85 Hamilton Road, Cambridge today, Thursday 2 April at 11:00am. Communications to the Grinter family C/Gibson Funerals, PO Box 501, Cambridge 3450.

GRINTER, Colleen Elizabeth (nee Harvey) –Passed away on Friday 27 March 2026. Loved sister of Brian and sister-in-law of Lois. Loved aunty of Lorraine and David Middleton, Craig and Tracy Harvey and their families. Rest in Peace