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Next bridge: update By Mary Anne Gill

Residents in parts of Cambridge and Leamington who received letters from Waipā District Council last week can now see why their properties were included in bridge investigation areas. The letters included maps showing broad corridors being assessed as part of the Cambridge Connections project and stressed they were for modelling purposes only. Property owners were told no preferred bridge site had been selected and there were no restrictions on their land. Technical reports considered by the council’s Strategic Planning and Policy Committee yesterday, after The News went to print, show a central-to-mid-west corridor would provide the greatest transport benefits if Cambridge eventually needs a third Waikato River crossing. That corridor covers a broad area west of the town belt, including land around Cambridge Rd, Te Awa Lifecare, Hugo Shaw Drive and Matos Segedin Drive. The committee was asked to endorse technical work which will help shape the draft transport plan for Cambridge. The report follows months of work under the reset Cambridge Connections project, which was overhauled after

public backlash to the “Blue Blob” preferred corridor unveiled in 2024. Cambridge is expected to grow by about 15,000 people by 2055, potentially generating another 40,000 to 50,000 daily vehicle trips. The review found traffic on Fergusson ‘Low Level’ Bridge has increased by about four per cent a year over the past two decades and volumes on the Victoria Street ‘High Level’ bridge have effectively plateaued, indicating it is operating at capacity. The modelling favoured a new crossing in either a central or mid-west location to reduce congestion and improve network performance. An in-town crossing performed slightly better in the modelling because of its closer connection to schools, businesses and the town centre. It also offered greater opportunities for public transport, walking and cycling. The report notes such a bridge would have a greater impact on established residential neighbourhoods and could create significant construction disruption. A mid-west crossing was seen as having less impact on existing residential areas and offered opportunities to connect future growth areas while taking some heavy traffic away from the town centre.

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The cost of establishing Waikato Waters has reached $16.85 million, about 40 per cent above the company’s previously reported $12.1 million establishment budget. Waikato Waters is the council-controlled water services company jointly owned by six district councils, including Waipā. Figures obtained by The News under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act provide one of the first detailed breakdowns of what it has cost to establish the organisation. Documents show contractors accounted for the largest share of the spending at

$10.36 million. Major costs included $2.64 million for information technology services, $1.82 million for consultants, $798,193 for recruitment, $592,622 for office space and $46,226 for communications and marketing. Directors’ fees totalled $244,694 and spending on events, uniforms and vehicle branding came to more than $123,000. Waikato Waters said the figures were unaudited management accounts and could change following its annual audit process. The new water entity was established as part of local government water reforms. Waikato Waters currently employs 131 staff and has approval for 224 positions by July 2027.

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On the beat with Senior Constable DEB HANN Just slow down… This week I am taking a crime prevention focus. Firstly in the past week I have been proactively patrolling for speed. I found several drivers travelling between 12 and 21 kilometres over the speed limit around Leamington. Speed limits are there to reduce road trauma. While your manner of driving may otherwise be fine, we cannot predict the actions of others. A difference of just 10kph over the speed limit can be the difference between a near miss and a crash. As speed increases, you have less time to react, the distance required to stop increases and if in a crash, the impact forces will result in more severe injuries. Speeding is not justified because you are a good driver, it is a quiet traffic day, the weather is fine or you didn’t see the sign. It’s time to slow down around town. Secondly, the online world again. Back when I was at school, bullying was usually limited to classmates and often ended at the school gate. Today, with smartphones and social media a part of everyday life, bullying can follow young people wherever they go. We continue to get reports of young people falling victim to harmful behaviour online. This can include online posts that mock or intimidate others, AI-generated content, or videos recorded or shared without consent. The harm is then amplified when others

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Gusty winds and threatening skies did little to dampen the enthusiasm of those at Sunday’s vintage car Daffodil Rally for Cancer event in Cambridge. The display is held annually, hosted by the Waikato branch of the Vintage Car Club, and draws enthusiasts to various spots around the region – all held in support of the New Zealand Vintage Car Club’s national day. Cambridge’s event was held at the club’s base in Maclean St, and as always, attracted a huge array of vehicles and plenty of spectators of all ages. Club member Bryan Cossey said he thought the numbers were up this year, despite the weather. On show were a raft of cars, light commercials, and motorbikes from the early 1900s to the mid-1990s. Club treasurer Jillian Hayton said a tentative amount of $9000 was raised, around $1000 more than last year. She said some 280 vehicles took part across the Waikato this year, including 70 from Hamilton, 80 from Matamata, 50 from Cambridge, 35 from Te Awamutu and 20 from Morrinsville. A familiar splash of yellow will return to towns across the region when Daffodil Day collectors take to the streets to support people and whānau impacted by cancer. Volunteers will be out across Cambridge, Te Awamutu and the King Country tomorrow and Saturday with yellow collection buckets and inviting donations.

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Briefs… Krippner published

The News columnist Janine Krippner, Honorary Research Associate at the University of Waikato, is the lead author of an extensive study exposing myths about volcanoes which has just gone public. The work is discussed in her column on page 12 today.

AI planning

Waikato Regional Council is preparing a position statement on AI data centre development in the region. Regional Growth and Resilience Committee chair Keith Holmes said the Waikato region was well positioned to benefit from the growing global demand for AI and digital infrastructure. “We need to be balancing economic opportunities with responsible management of energy, water, land-use and environmental impacts, to ensure the long-term benefits for our Waikato communities,” he said.

MP speaks out

Hauraki-Waikato MP HanaRawhiti Maipi-Clarke says the Government’s decision to delay key provisions of Plan Change 1, which sets rules to protect and restore the health of the Waikato and Waipā rivers puts three-yearly electoral interests ahead of its obligations to iwi and the environment. Federated Farmers has welcomed the move, but the MP lamented “only metres away from the finish line, this Government has chosen to press pause for another six years.”

Fountain flows

Te Awamutu’s Peace Fountain is flowing again, thanks to repair and restoration work. The fountain was switched off 20 years ago, to conserve water, but following a near $100,000 project is operating with an enclosed water system. The fountain was one of the original features of Te Awamutu and District War Memorial Park when it opened in 1955.

On the hunt for Quick Wins By Mary Anne Gill

The return of a heritage information sign to the Town Clock precinct after a nineyear absence has highlighted other small but highly visible projects around Cambridge that appear to have fallen through the cracks. The sign’s reinstatement followed enquiries by The News. Now The News is turning its attention to “quick wins” – practical improvements that residents say would enhance the appearance of the town without requiring major investment. Among the first examples are the vandalised stone seat outside Good Union on Victoria St and the scarred grass berm beside the Town Clock intersection where motorists regularly cut the corner. Both sit in highly visible locations with strong ties to

Cambridge’s history. The News would like to hear from readers about other issues that could become Quick Wins Waipā District Council says repairing the seat, damaged by a vehicle two years ago, and later daubed with graffiti, is expected to cost about $8000. The seat was built in 1983 to commemorate a century of Presbyterian worship in Cambridge. It is constructed from Hinuera stone, exposed aggregate concrete and a reinforced concrete frame. The council says it would be open to discussing partnerships with community groups such as Lions or Rotary if there was interest in helping restore the seat. Cambridge Community Board chair Charlotte FitzPatrick questions why community groups should be expected to repair a

The stone seat remains damaged more than two years after it was vandalised and a vehicle crashed into it. Photo: Mary Anne Gill

council asset that sits at one of the town’s key entrances. “We hear a lot about placemaking and pride in our town. This is something highly visible that people notice every day,” she said. Council acting deputy

chief executive Kirsty Downey said the seat had to compete with many other funding priorities across the district. “While we appreciate the seat’s significance to some, the repair has needed to be

considered alongside other priorities and available budgets,” she said. The second issue is the grass berm at the Town Clock intersection where vehicles regularly cut the

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Tracking harness racing history By Mary Anne Gill

As Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Racing members prepare to vote on winding up their century-old club next week, another question is being asked: could things have turned out differently? Last week’s Cambridge News story, Twilight decision looms, focused on the choice facing members on September 1. A vote in favour would effectively end the incorporated society and see the assets of Cambridge Raceway transfer to Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ). Documents circulating among members show the story does not begin with the current debt position. A chronology records concerns about funding were raised with HRNZ in 2020. Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness argued reductions and changes to the way clubs were funded placed increasing pressure on its finances. The club’s records show revenue available to support operations fell

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sharply during the following seasons while race meeting commitments increased. The club developed a master plan that included selling a parcel of land and investing the proceeds back into Cambridge Raceway. The proposal included new stabling and wider improvements designed to secure the venue’s future as a racing and training hub. The plan was presented to the full HRNZ board in Cambridge in 2021. In May 2024, the club signed an agreement to sell a section of land for $3.8 million. According to club documents, nearly $200,000 had been spent on subdivision, planning and consenting work. The proceeds were intended to repay debt, fund infrastructure and strengthen the club’s balance sheet. The expected settlement in June 2024 did not proceed, and the club’s financial position continued to deteriorate. Supporters of the former board believe that had the sale been completed, the club may have been

able to avoid its current position. For many members, the coming vote is about more than finances. The raceway occupies a special place in the district. Built up over generations by local horse people and supported by a wider equine community, it is viewed as a

community asset. Others see the proposal as the only practical solution, arguing that certainty and long-term investment can only come through HRNZ ownership and support. HRNZ has described Cambridge Raceway as a strategic asset for the industry.

Harness Racing New Zealand moved the Harness Jewels event away from Cambridge Raceway despite a successful meeting in June 2021. Photo: Mary Anne Gill

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Sarah Matthews says tomorrow’s annual meeting will be her last as Waipā Networks Trust chair, after deciding not to stand again next year. A trustee for more than 15 years and chair for five, she says succession planning and continuity are important. While now based in Taupō where she is an executive with the council, Matthews will remain on the trust to support a smooth leadership transition.

Annual celebrations

Week-long Koroneihana celebrations start at Tūrangawaewae marae in Ngāruawāhia on Sunday. The celebrations recognise the legacy of the Kiingitanga movement and honours its reigning monarch, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po.

Signs up

Signs warning motorists about the presence of racehorses have gone up on three main roads near the Cambridge racetrack. The signs have been developed by Waipā District Council in partnership with the New Zealand Vulnerable Road User Charitable Trust, which advocates for those at risk on roads. It follows the death in April of a racehorse named Nathan who was struck by a concrete truck on Peake Road and was later euthanised.

DoC grants On the hunt for announced Quick Wins

Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari will be given a $600,000 government funded boost. The fenced sanctuary, which has cut its cloth to meet costs, gets $606,500 to help with fence maintenance and habitat restoration costs. It is one of two communityled projects protecting threatened species to share $1.2 million through the Conservation Department’s Community Fund. The funding is expected to leverage a further $1.38 million in cash and in-kind coinvestment from the projects and their partners. “For every $1 our Government invests, more than $1.14 is expected in co-investment, supporting almost $2.6 million of conservation work across our region,” Taranaki-King Country MP Barbara Kuriger said. She said the money for Maungatautari would help protect the conservation gains already made there. East Taranaki Environment Trust will get $600,000 for predator control and monitoring across 46,000 hectares through its NorthEast Taranaki Kōkako

Landscape Project. “This is conservation on a massive scale. The project is co-led with iwi, strongly supported by volunteers and will protect our recovering kōkako population while benefiting many other native species, said the MP. Both projects are in Kuriger’s electorate. “Both projects are building on years of local effort. Our government is backing the people doing the hard work to protect our native wildlife and ensure these special places continue to thrive,” Kuriger said. The funding forms part of the Government’s $9.2 million investment in 20 communityled conservation projects through the DoC Community Fund.

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corner, leaving an unsightly rut. It was repaired more than six years ago but within days it was damaged again and never fixed. The hole, directly in front of the Coronation Steps in Victoria Square, fills with water after rain and becomes unsightly. The steps were erected by residents to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953 and her visit to Cambridge the following year. Downey said the intersection layout was designed for vehicle safety and any changes needed careful assessment to avoid unintended consequences.

One option being considered is reinforcing the area behind the kerb so occasional vehicle overrun does not damage the berm. FitzPatrick says residents have raised the concern for years and see it as another straightforward improvement that would enhance the appearance of the town. “These are the sorts of things people notice,” she said. “They might not be major infrastructure projects, but they contribute to first impressions of Cambridge.” • The News would like to hear from readers about other Quick Wins that have been overlooked and deserve attention. Email editor@goodlocal.nz

After rain, this hole fills up with water and becomes unsightly.

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TALKING ECONOMICS

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Danger in the debt

The Good Maharaja

An international story last week reported the level of United States government debt had set another record. It had reached US$40 trillion - equal to 126 per cent of United States gross domestic product. The level of Government debt in New Zealand is equal to 49 per cent of our gross domestic product – and the predominant view here is that is too high. One United States article I read said this high level of debt isn’t a major concern as America is the world’s strongest economy, the US dollar is the world’s main trading currency, and the world holds a lot of its foreign reserves in US government securities. These characteristics do make the US different to other countries but don’t make it immune to market pressures. I found when I was a policymaker at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand that the gap between looking strong and looking panicky was often very narrow. Which of those does the United States look like? In 2016 Donald Trump said he would eliminate the national debt within eight years. He has been elected president twice. Since 2016 debt has doubled. The United States lost their AAA credit rating last year. Interest rates on US Government securities have been rising

Learning about an Indian King who saved the lives of Polish orphans, many of them Jewish, during World War II, touched me deeply. Maharaja Digvijaysinhji Jadeja governed Nawanagar - a princely state in India during British rule. While the world looked away and abandoned a thousand or so Polish children aged two to 15, one man felt compelled to respond to their plight. With today’s antisemitism and hatred for Jews deriving renewed oxygen worldwide, this story of unwanted children receiving love and acceptance carries potent relevance. Confronting ignorance and prejudice, the Maharaja of Nawanagar told the children, “Do not consider yourselves orphans here.” These weren’t empty words from “The Good Maharaja” as he came to be known. In 1939, Poland was torn apart: the Nazis and the Soviets had signed a non-aggression pact agreeing to divide Poland between them, leading to the deaths and deportations of hundreds of thousands of Poles. The Soviets rounded up and killed Polish intelligentsia and their families, military officers, civil servants, teachers, anyone considered “socially dangerous,” and sent many to Siberian labour camps. Thousands perished journeying in unheated cattle cars during harsh winter conditions and others died in the terrible camp conditions. Two years later, in 1941, Hitler invaded the Soviet Union. The Germans were a bigger concern for the Soviet Union than the Poles, and they ordered the freeing of Polish prisoners. Polish refugees - especially the children, suffered with malnutrition and disease from internment. Any country or group

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Waikato Regional Council says landowners should check the rules before modifying waterways on their property. The warning following reports of three instances of serious damage to streams in the past three weeks in rural locations near Cambridge, Mangakino and south of Raglan.

steadily. The market yield on 10-year securities has risen 0.7 per cent since late February to 4.66 per cent last week. A rise of 0.7 per cent doesn’t sound like a big increase but when your debt level is $40 trillion, it potentially is a huge increase in interest expenditure. The United States has taken no significant actions to reduce the upward trajectory of their debt level. Another US article I read recently concluded “we’re speeding toward a cliff and refusing to turn the wheel”. But over the last few weeks, the US Treasury has taken a number of smaller actions to try to take the upward pressure off their long-term interest rates. They gave financial support to help Japan prop up the value of the Yen. It was done to dissuade Japan from selling some of its vast holdings of US Government securities to get the funds to prop up the yen. The US Treasury also moved most of its recent borrowing to bills of less than one-year to take pressure off long-term bond rates. This means they will have to refinance this short-term debt sooner and more often. Their latest move was to increase the amount of their own long-term securities they can buy back from the market. Each time they take a measures the market reacts positively – for a while. The day after last week’s move, the market reduced bond interest rates by 0.1 per cent. But the day after that, the market started raising the interest rate again and when I wrote this column they were still rising. It is the United States bond market that will decide whether their actions make them look strong or panicky. I do not expect it to end well.

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that took them in would face a financial and humanitarian burden. When governments dragged their feet, while bureaucrats and agencies debated, the children’s fate remained suspended. The Maharaja took pity and matters into his own hands. Without waiting for British or Indian governmental approval, he invited the Polish children to the nominally sovereign Indian princely state he ruled. Born in 1895 into a premier Indian family and spending his early years in England, the Maharaja was educated in prestigious institutions. Later, serving in WWI and being promoted to the rank of captain in the British Indian Army, he received an honorary ranking in the Indian Army to lieutenant general. He assumed duties as Maharaja after the death of his uncle, the previous ruler of Nawanagar, in 1933. Ignoring spluttering protests from stuffy British officials, the Maharaja built living quarters and well-appointed facilities near his palace for the children at his own cost. His kindness and courage in providing for the Polish refugees whom he referred to as “my children”, remains a lasting legacy. By 1946, the final convoy of children left India. They resettled in the United States, Australia, Canada, and the UK. Those wishing to return to Poland, did so. Hundreds of Polish kids - and, by extension, their children and grandchildren - owe their lives and happiness to the Maharaja. Thank God, he followed his moral conviction to do the right thing. “To him who knows to do good - yet does nothing, to him it is sin.” James 4:17

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Fast track changes revealed By Mary Anne Gill

Residents got their first look at significant changes to the proposed Waikato Thoroughbred Racing Greenfield Hub at Tamahere on Sunday, and some residents were surprised by how far the project had advanced since a public meeting in April. About 80 people attended an open day at the Tamahere Community Centre where revised plans for the 164-hectare development were unveiled and project leaders answered questions about traffic, water use and the impact on neighbouring properties. Concept plans were shown to the community earlier this year and the project has received approval to enter the Government’s Fast-track Approvals process. Waikato Thoroughbred Racing chair Bruce Harvey said changes reflected further work on track design and the inclusion of harness racing facilities. “The harness (proposal) was still up in the air whether they were definitely

coming or not,” he said. “Under the fast-track application, you can pull something out, it’s a lot harder to put them back in.” The revised proposal now includes thoroughbred and harness racing tracks, training facilities, stables, a bloodstock sales facility, retirement living, residential development, a village centre and supporting equine services, according to information provided to neighbouring residents. The substantive fast-track application is expected to be lodged in October. Residents have until next week to provide feedback to Waikato Thoroughbred Racing. Harvey said project leaders formed a neighbourhood liaison group and had been working closely with residents. “We want to be very transparent, we want to engage with the community, and that’s important. We want to take them for the ride with us,” Harvey said. He acknowledged considerable work remained before the application was

Plenty to talk about : Tamahere residents pore over the revised plans for a racing hub on their doorstep. Photo: Mary Anne Gill

lodged. Water supply and protecting neighbouring bores remained critical issues. Transport studies and road impact assessments are still being finalised. Traffic emerged as one of the major concerns raised by attendees. Waikato district councillor Mike Keir said the proposal had merit but was closely tied to the stalled Southern

Links roading project. “It’s going to put a lot of stress in our local roading networks,” he said. “Without that motorway connection, it’s going to be very problematic.” Keir said Tamahere Drive was already under pressure and additional traffic generated by race meetings and associated developments would add further strain. “I just don’t feel the

network will handle a development like this without a motorway connection.” Fellow councillor Crystal Beavis said one frustration with the fast-track process was that major infrastructure projects were assessed individually rather than collectively. “If they were going through the normal planning process, a council would

look at things together,” she said. She said the proposal should also be viewed alongside future plans for Hamilton Airport, which has ambitions to become a significant freight hub. Locating a major racing facility near a developing airport made strategic sense, but transport links would be crucial, she said. Harvey believes the project is bigger than Waikato Thoroughbred Racing. “We’ve said from day one this is bigger than us, it’s an industry initiative to safeguard the industry,” he said. Waikato remained the heart of New Zealand racing and the development was needed to future-proof the industry. Letters delivered to neighbouring landowners last week outlined the project’s scope and confirmed the Environmental Protection Authority and an independent expert panel may seek feedback from affected residents during the fast-track process.

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A global trip for The Bard

By Viv Posselt

Two Cambridge High School students are just coming back down to earth after a life-changing, Shakespeare-rich experience in London that both say will help guide their career choices. Year 13 students Evelyn Winter and Aspen Gooch were among 24 students selected last year by the Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand to travel to England in July as part of the Young Shakespeare Company. They won their spots after a year spent under the tutelage of Shakespeare specialist Kimmy Hall and Cambridge High School drama teacher, Angela Walsh. The pair spent most of July learning from directors and actors at a series of workshops, then performed at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in the heart of London. The iconic Elizabethan building was built in 1599 and is internationally recognised for its links with the famous playwright. The play under the microscope for this particular group was what is probably Shakespeare’s most often performed and bestloved comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. They toured other London theatres and took to the stage at The Globe for a midnight matinee under the stars, which both described as ‘utterly magic’. The visit was quite demanding in terms of the work, the girls agreed, but hugely rewarding. “We were really busy, especially at the beginning … there was very little time to do anything else,” Evelyn, 17, said. The

highlight for her was how the group became a community, how they calmed one another’s nerves and supported each other before performances, how friendships easily formed. As the group gelled and the work settled into a rhythm, they would head into the city for a spot of leisure time, visiting the sights and having a ball. They also visited Shakespeare’s picturesque birthplace about an hour out of London, Stratford-upon-Avon. Aspen, who celebrated her 18th birthday in London, said she felt at ease right from the start. “After a few initial nerves, I found that once I was on that stage it just felt like home. The highlight for me was watching the other actors on the stage. I absolutely loved it… I may go back.” Both girls reckon the trip has firmed up thoughts on their future. Both live out of town and came to Cambridge High because its curriculum was a good fit with their interests. Evelyn, who lives in Putāruru, has her eye on the New Zealand National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Arts (NASDA), and Raglan-based Aspen it still pondering a move to Toi Whakaari – if she doesn’t return to London first. Neither had been to the United Kingdom before this trip and both have come away with their knowledge cup overflowing and a fistful of new friends to boot. “We packed a lot of learning in, there was a lot to take in,” said Aspen. “This has been such a huge step for us,” Evelyn said, “an amazing experience.”

Treading the famed boards at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London in July were Cambridge High School students Aspen Gooch, left, and Evelyn Winter.

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Not long into his tenure as Cambridge RSA president, Graham Johns knocked off one of the things on his ‘to do’ list. He launched a Cambridge RSA social media page. Prior to that, Cambridge posts went up on other member-related RSA pages, so there was no dedicated online way to reach the wider community. When RSA members tended to be older and less techno-friendly, that probably wouldn’t have mattered. But Johns is determined to follow on the work of his predecessors to show residents how much the organisation offers veterans and their families, and build up youth membership, whether they have served in the military or not. Johns, who is an RSA president on the younger side, believes having a dedicated and constant online presence is one way to do that. It’s important to broaden the group’s social media presence, he said, not just to spread the word to a differently connected generation than the ones before, but because the Cambridge RSA doesn’t have its own club rooms. It

rents a small office space at the Taylor Made Community Space, and members meet at Hidden Lakes, but there is no Cambridge RSA base where people drop in and socialise any time they like. “Despite that, and considering the size of the town, the numbers we have are tremendous,” he said. “We currently have 140 active members and probably about 60 or so who are relatively inactive. We know there are more potential members out there, people we could either help, or who might like to help us out behind the scenes. There is a cohort of younger members coming through… we want to grow that.” Johns knows how important collegiality is between RSAs and their community. His great-grandfather and grandfather both served, and the latter became president of Eltham RSA. He used to go with his mum, former Cambridge resident Gloria Butler, to Anzac Day ceremonies, and would often help her man the bar in the RSA clubrooms. With his eye on a career in the services, Johns went on to spent eight-and-a-half years in the navy, working in logistics. Then he shifted to the air force for four-and-

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a-half years, serving with 3 Squadron in East Timor. For the past 24 years, he has been working at Gallagher’s in Hamilton. He has spent about six years on the committee of Cambridge RSA, and now, as president, finds much of what he has learned through the years helpful as he keeps veterans and the valuable work of the Poppy Trust front and centre. “We are very lucky with the level of generosity in Cambridge,” he told The News. He is grateful to the building of a support network by former Cambridge RSA president and now national RSA president Tony Hill, and regional RSA president Jon Broadley. “I am determined to keep that momentum going.”

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The gang is here again

By Mary Anne Gill

The excitement is building for four young Waikato performers as they prepare to step onto the Riverlea Theatre stage in Hamilton for the opening of the 10th Waikato Gang Show tomorrow (Friday). For Cambridge Middle School students Willow Bromley-Hunt, 13, and Oliver Metcalfe, 12, Te Kūiti’s Rangitoto School student Daniel Lindsay, 12, and Peyton Brice, 8, of Pekapekarau Primary School in Te Awamutu, months of rehearsals are about to culminate in front of a live audience. While opening night nerves might be expected, the group say they are feeling something else. “More excited,” said Oliver when asked if he was nervous about the curtain going up. That enthusiasm is shared throughout the cast. For many of the young performers, one of the biggest highlights has been meeting scouts and guides from across the region and forming friendships beyond their own groups. “It’s just nice because you can branch out because there are other people,” said Oliver. The production provides an opportunity to “meet other scout groups and guides”, said Willow.

Director Seattle Tupuhi, who first joined the cast as a 10-year-old in 2008, said watching young people grow in confidence was one of the most rewarding parts of the production. “Seeing them go from nervous wrecks at the beginning, you couldn’t get any of them on stage until now when they’re flourishing,” he said. “Just seeing them, exposing them to the theatre and then watching their love for it sort of click on and go, ‚Oh, I understand, I get the rush’, is super exciting.” For Daniel, who helped restart the Te Kūiti Scout group after it had been inactive for five years, Gang Show is also about reconnecting with people from previous productions. “You get to see new people, you get to see the people from the past if you did it in the last one,” he said. This year’s production, Here We Go Again!, celebrates 10 Waikato Gang Shows by revisiting characters, scenes and musical numbers from earlier productions. Performers appear as characters drawn from different eras of the show, creating a celebration of two decades of history. The Gang Show tradition began in England in 1932 when

scout leader Ralph Reader created a variety show designed to build confidence, teamwork and performance skills among young people. For Peyton, taking part has special significance. The eightyear-old is the third generation of the family to perform in a Waikato Gang Show at Riverlea Theatre. “My mum did it, then my cousin did it, and now it’s me,” she said. Peyton is part of the junior cast, which performs during the first act, and said she has loved learning about the history of previous shows while rehearsing for this anniversary production. The cast members are already lining up family, teachers and scout groups to fill the audience. Daniel said his scout group already had tickets, while Peyton is looking forward to seeing her teacher and her husband in the crowd. Most of all, the young performers are eager to share the show they have spent months preparing. “It’s been so much fun. We’re so excited to perform in front of the audience,” said Peyton. And they have one simple message for families considering a night at the theatre. “You definitely should come,” said Willow.

At the dress rehearsal for Waikato Gang Show at Riverlea Theatre are from left Daniel Lindsay (Te Kūiti ), Willow Bromley-Hunt (Cambridge), Peyton Brice (Te Awamutu) and Oliver Metcalfe (Cambridge). Photo: Mary Anne Gill

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Volcano misconceptions By Janine Krippner

I have done a lot of communication work, which has included several hundred media interviews when a volcano hits the news, sharing information on social media, and sharing writing like this. This has included busting many myths that frequently pop up, and misinformation that circulates like wildfire during a crisis. The implications of AI for spreading misinformation are uncomfortable at best. Sometime around five years ago I had an idea. Most scientific peer-reviewed research is written in technical language that makes it difficult for non-experts to read, and much of that is locked behind paywalls where you have to pay to read it. Peer-review is when we submit a research article to a journal and it is sent out to several other scientists relevant to the topic and they review it. They point out any mistakes, any gaps in the research that has been missed, and ultimately, decide whether or not research is good enough for publication. After seeing misinformation and misunderstandings pop up around volcanoes over and over and over again, I had the idea of putting together a peer-reviewed guide for everyone to quickly check if an idea holds. Last week, this mammoth of a scientific article finally came out: “Getting the story straight: common misconceptions around volcanoes and eruptions with case studies of recent events”. I brought together 26 coauthors from institutions around the world, with different specialties within volcanology, and we addressed some of the most common issues we see.

This is one of the biggest projects I have worked on, on a topic I am passionate about. An example is why volcanic ash is not smoke and why this matters. Another is the idea that an eruption at Yellowstone volcano is imminent and will destroy the world. We address “supervolcanoes” and why the name does not mean every eruption will be a super one. We address the “Pacific Ring of Fire” and what it does and does not mean. We write about volcanoes and climate, and if earthquakes can trigger eruptions. With each one, we present the main takeaway points then go into what the research says. We then share case studies that illustrate what happens when misinformation gets out of hand. From the Agung eruption in 2017, where my crisis communication work began, to the Kīlauea 2018 eruption, Etna in Italy, Taal in the Philippines, and La Soufrière St. Vincent in the eastern Caribbean. The hope is that this is a guide people can keep on hand and refer to. I want this to be helpful for people everywhere, not sitting behind a paywall where it is not used. I strongly believe that there is so much more science can do to ensure that our research is useful for society, this is one small step towards that. You can search for the title online and it will lead you right to it. It is free for anyone to access.

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Millie’s on guard Archers go By Jesse Wood

Cambridge High School Year 12 student Millie Watson was recently named Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services Junior Lifeguard of the Year and has since attended the SLSNZ Eastern Region Intermediate Lifeguard School. The 16-year-old, alongside two others from Waihī, stayed at Pāpāmoa to complete a weekend of development activities around Mount Maunganui. The two-day camp is designed for young lifeguards who have been patrolling for one to two seasons and are ready to take the next step in their lifeguarding pathway. “It was an honour to be selected and have the opportunity to represent Waihī Beach at Intermediate Camp,” Millie said. “It was an amazing experience that challenged me, helped me grow my confidence and gave me the opportunity to learn alongside other young lifeguards from around New Zealand.” The weekend started with icebreakers, goal setting and an “amazing race” around the campground.

Candidates were expected to stay rescue-ready with tubes and fins close by. Saturday brought an early start with physical training before activities around Leisure Island. The group worked through rock navigation, tube and board rescues, first aid, CPR, defibrillator use and bleeding management. There were also sessions focused on lifeguarding pathways, leadership and working with external agencies, including police, fire and ambulance. “It was a busy weekend where we advanced our first aid skills and developed our leadership skills,” Millie said. “I also gained confidence using lifesaving equipment, including the IRB. “We learnt about the different career pathways that lifesaving can lead to, which gave me a better understanding of the opportunities available within the lifesaving community.” She said they enjoyed the insight into working for SurfCom, the national, 24/7 communications and coordination centre that connects lifeguards with emergency services and Search and Rescue (SAR)

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Millie Watson - Waihī Beach’s 2025-2026 Junior Lifeguard of the Year. Photo: Alex Wilkins

squads. For Millie, the biggest learning came during the realistic nighttime scenarios. Her scenario involved multiple patients, including one person injured in a tree, while another was difficult

to manage due to alcohol. “I was on comms, reporting back to the tower,” Millie said. “It was hard because the patients weren’t listening and I learned heaps from that.”

Cambridge’s Simon Young from the Horahora based Lakeview Archers was one of several successful members at the World Field Archery Championships, in Yankton, South Dakota recently. The US event attracted archers from 15 countries and the New Zealand contingent of 22 was the second largest. Young was third in the adult male bowhunter unlimited division and said the biggest challenge was dealing with the heat. “America is currently going through a heat wave and on our first day of competition temperatures rose to 42 degrees Celsius,” he said. Oher Lakeview Archers results were Rory O’Brien (Raglan) seventh in Adult Male Bowhunter Unlimited division; Kieran O’Brien (Raglan) first in Junior Male Freestyle Unlimited division B grade; Linda Lainchbury (Auckland) second in Adult Female Freestyle Unlimited; Mike Lainchbury (Auckland) second in Veteran Male Freestyle Limited Compound division and Terry Bassett (Auckland) second in Veteran Male Bowhunter Unlimited. Rorry O’Brien was proud of what he and his son Kieran achieved. “To come away with a silver medal for the bowhunter styles team was amazing and something I will always cherish.” Lakeview Archers was also represented in styles teams which are made up of a group of three archers shooting the same type of bows and equipment. Silver was gained by the bowhunter unlimited team including Young, Rory O’Brien and Bassett. There was also silver for Mike Lainchbury in the freestyle limited silver team. Young, Simon and Linda Lainchbury were also members of the New Zealand ‘Black Arrows’ Champion of Nations team which placed second overall to USA. The team brought home a total of six gold, one silver and a bronze A Grade individual medals and two gold B-Grade individual medals.

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Spotlight on Cambridge New owners vision for Lily Pad After spending five years as owner/operators of Wanaka and Cardrona retail businesses specialising in boutique retail and homewares, Sarah Prenter and her partner Bernard moved to the Waikato to be closer to family. “Cambridge, with its central location and sense of community was perfect for us to look for a property where we could combine our home and our business,” says Sarah. “We found Lily Pad and fell in love with the property’s lovely weatherboard home, the established café of 20 years and the retail potential in the outbuildings, aiming to reintroduce things we are passionate about, including boutique retail, homewares, styling and garden art.” The couple have wasted no time in renovating the spaces with their vision of creating a destination that reflects the warmth and creativity of Cambridge. Return of the Garden Art Studio The existing space is already operating as Lily Pad Boutique Retail and Homeware Store. In October 2026 a new space will be showcasing ceramics, sculptures and a colourful collection of garden art created by talented local artists and artists throughout New Zealand. “We are very aware that the Lily Pad Garden Art Studio was a much loved part of the property before Covid-19 and we are especially excited to

bring this back.” We have more covered areas outside for the café and displaying the garden art. Boutique retail Sarah is passionate about sustainable clothing, styling pieces that work beautifully with women’s existing wardrobes and everyday lives. “I help women build lasting wardrobes that evolve with their changing lifestyles and sense of self, choosing quality and longevity over disposable fast fashion.” The boutique is stocked with timeless designs from recognised Danish, German, French, Canadian and Australian labels. “Our summer stock will include lovely Australian silk resort wear, with new ranges in store from late October. Our winter stock is currently half price.” Sarah seeks out pieces that adapt gracefully to life’s transitions, and styles that “reflect the women you’ve become, not the woman you used to be”. A Sense of Community “We visualise Lily Pad as more than a café, boutique or gallery. We want it to become a destination that reflects the creative talent of Cambridge. “We hope to create a genuine gathering place at Lily Pad in beautiful surroundings for people of all ages to come for a coffee or lunch, browse through the boutique, or discover a new piece of garden art.”

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First past the last post

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Bay Flyer flew home to win the final greyhound race, “Until The End It’s Our Time Farewell”, at Cambridge Raceway. The history making dog, trained by Pukekohe-based Glennis Farrell, was in lane seven in the final Waikato race at 4.37pm – the second to last day before the national greyhound racing ban came into effect at the end of July. Bay Flyer was whelped on November 29, 2022 – a product of sire Aussie Infrared and dam Romantic Dancer. Part owner, Melbourne-based Darby Dodd said Bay Flyer has been great to their

syndicate in the past two years. “We got him given to us when he was a puppy. Me, brother-in-law, my mate and his daughter are quarter owners. My mate Ian O’Neill let us pick from his litter. “There was a lineup and he was the one we picked. It was supposed to be the Gisborne Flyer because we’re all from Gisborne.” The officials wouldn’t let them use the name, so they put “Bay Flyer” in a nod to the Poverty Bay region. “It was great to have the last winner at Cambridge. I wish I could find a past the post photo to get it framed and remember it by,” Dodd said.

“Bay Flyer has been very kind to us money wise. He’s had 97 starts now and he’s won $89,715. Almost $1000 a run.” Bay Flyer has had 24 wins, 22 seconds and 14 third placings since his August 2024 début at Cambridge. Dodd said this is the first greyhound he has had shares in and felt pretty lucky with his dog’s performances. “He cost us $2000 each to get to the 18-month mark and we haven’t had to pay a cracker since,” Dodd said. “Apparently at his age, he’s at his best. Bay Flyer’s next steps are uncertain, but it is likely that Australia will be an option.

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Te Pahū’s Laura Langman is returning to the Sunshine Coast Lightning to take up a part-time mentoring and consultancy role ahead of the 2027 Super Netball season. She recently spent time mentoring Waipā students when St Peter’s Cambridge’s premier netball side was on the coast in Australia. Langman guided one of the team’s training sessions, helping players refine their on-court play while sharing the knowledge gained during one of the most decorated careers in New Zealand netball history. Helping develop young players mirrors Langman’s own netball journey. She attended Te Pahū School and learned the game on local courts before progressing to Hillcrest High School, the Silver Ferns and ultimately becoming one of New Zealand’s most accomplished players. Langman, 40, played for the Lightning in 2017 and from 2019 to 2020, and captained the side before retiring from elite netball following the club’s 2020 preliminary final loss to the West Coast Fever. Then-head coach Kylee Byrne hailed her contribution to both the club and the sport. “The legacy that Laura will leave at our

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Another successful exhibition hosted by the Greater Waikato Railway Modellers (GWRM) drew fans of all ages through the Cambridge Town Hall earlier this month. In addition to displays of model railway layouts and the sale of modelling paraphernalia, the expo also had a host of other hobbies on show, including radiocontrolled vehicles, laser-cutting, Big Trucks for the kids, remote control planes and yachts, all offering plenty of have-a-go opportunities. GWRM member Paul Murphy told The News feedback suggested that having more than just model railways was a good idea, and the different hobbies on display contributed to the overall success of the weekend. The plastic kit modellers decided that their national championships will be held in Cambridge next year. “Static displays of Hornby Dublo and Meccano triggered many childhood memories, and the digital train driving introduced yet another dimension of our hobby,” Murphy said. Another big plus was having people on site who were willing to share their ‘trainmania’ with the public.

AUTO DIREC AUTO DIRECTORY Laura Langman (wearing black centre bib) was pictured with the St. Peter’s Premier Netball side on the Sunshine Coast at the end of June. Photo: St. Peter’s School

club and the sport in general is monumental. One of netball’s greats has retired,” Byrne said at the time. The 165-test New Zealand international, two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist and captain of the Silver Ferns’ 2019 World Cup-winning side will rejoin the club during pre-season. Working alongside head coach Belinda Reynolds, assistant coach Madi Browne, the midcourt unit and the leadership group, Langman intends to combine modern performance strategies with a touch of oldschool grit. Langman’s return further strengthens the

club’s New Zealand connection. Current Silver Ferns captain Karin Burger is also part of the Sunshine Coast Lightning setup. Chief executive and owner Justin Pascoe said the club was thrilled to welcome her back. “As a player, Laura was renowned for her high work rate and energy levels and off the court she was the ultimate professional, qualities we know she’ll bring to this role,” Pascoe said. “Working closely with the leaders of this group, we hope Laura will be able to provide the guidance and wisdom to help elevate our club to where we know we can be.”

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1 2 3 1 Positioned proudly on a beautifully landscaped 954sqm corner site, 1941 Alexandra Street is the kind of home that instantly feels welcoming from the moment you arrive. Framed by established gardens, sunny outdoor spaces, and timeless character charm, this thoughtfully renovated property blends warmth, comfort and practicality in all the right ways.

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1 2 1 Inside, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms, an office space, a brand-new bathroom, and a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and living area that feels light, warm and welcoming. Comfort is well covered year-round with an HRV ventilation system, two heat pumps and ceiling fans in both the bedrooms and living areas.

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Framed by beautiful rural outlooks, the level contour makes for a straightforward build, providing the perfect foundation for your dream home, shedding, and landscaped surrounds. The open pasture and peaceful setting create an inviting sense of space, ideal for those seeking a relaxed lifestyle with room to grow. Positioned just minutes from Cambridge township, schools, cafés, and everyday amenities, you’ll enjoy the rare combination of lifestyle living with true convenience at your doorstep.

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Street Deadline Sale 11:00-11:30AM 104B $1,029,000 Duncan Road 2/49 19 Pengover PBN 1:00-1:30pm 14 Tulip Dr Saturday Kelly Road Ave $1,285,000 10:45-11:15AM 5 Clifford Close 5 Ruge Court $919,000 11:15-11:45AM 36A Hall Street 8 Madison Street $1,195,000 11:00-11:30AM 26 Marlowe Drive Sunday 30 August 18A Wordsworth St $679,000 75 Watkins Road $1,035,000 11:15-11:45AM 11 Manuka Place $769,000 11:00-11:30AM 15 Mike Smith Drive 109C Taylor Street Grace Avenue BEO 11:30-12:00PM 504A Hall Street Deadline Sale$695,000 11:00-11:30AM 24 Thompson 96 2 Frances Hunt Ln $899,000 Deadline 10:00-10:30am 50 Watkins RdMoore Street PBN Street 64A Princes Street $1,250,000 11:30-12:00PM 160 Williams Street Sale 11:00-11:30AM Bracken Street 104B Duncan18A Road 10 Taylor $970,000 5 Ruge CourtStreet 5 Fisher Rd $1,249,000$919,000 10:00-10:30am 11:15-11:45AM 109 11:45-12:15PM Nickle Rd Deadline Sale 36A Hall Street 85 Alan Livingston Drive Hamilton PBN 11:45-12:15PM 7528B Watkins Road Road $1,035,000 11:15-11:45AM 15St Mike Smith 6 Drive Hehan Close 806 Victoria Rd Deadline Sale 10:30-11:00am 11:30-12:00PM 55 Robinson PBN 4A61 Grace BEO $695,000 KellyAvenue Road $915,000 11:45-12:15PM 24 Thompson40 Street King Street 64A Street $1,250,000 11:30-12:00PM 63Princes KellyWells Road $1,249,000 11:45-12:15PM 18ACres Bracken 12D Street 22 Edward Rd $1,149,000$970,000 10:45-11:15am 11:45-12:15PM 6 Woodstock PBNStree Taylor 1077 Taylor HallStreet Street PBN 11:45-12:15PM 85 Alan Livingston Drive 28B Hamilton Road PBN 11:45-12:15PM 17A Ridge 34 Edward Wells PBN 10:45-11:15am 17 Mike Smith Dr Close Alpers $2,149,000 7C Honiss PlaceRd PBN 12:00-12:30PM 6 Hehan 61 Kelly Road $915,000 11:45-12:15PM 70 Ariki Street 71 Swayne Road $1,699,000 12:00-12:30PM 40 King Street 11A Hall PBN 11:00-11:30am 164A Victoria St PBN 63 KellySt Road $1,249,000 11:45-12:15PM 2 Kotare Grove Kaipaki Road 12:00-12:30PM 12D Taylor Stree 771/1080 Hall Street PBN Deadline Sale 11:45-12:15PM 14 Alba Place Madison 12:15-12:45PM 15 Belmont Pl Street Deadline Sale 11:00-11:30am 12:00-12:30PM 8A Hall St 17A Alpers Ridge PBN 7C6A Honiss Place PBN $1,165,000 70 Ariki Street4 Williams Street AlpersRoad Ridge $1,095,000 12:15-12:45PM 7159 Swayne $1,699,000 12:00-12:30PM 43 Forrest Rd PBN 11:00-11:30am 29 Southey St PBN 2 Kotare Grove Sunday 15 March 6 Upper Kingsley Street $1,049,000 1:00-1:30PM 1/1080 Kaipaki Road Deadline Sale 12:00-12:30PM 14 Alba Place36 Roto-O-Rangi Road 6A12A Madison Street 12:15-12:45PM Alpers Ridge BEO $995,000 1:00-1:30PM 76 Addison St $945,000 $1,165,000 11:00-11:30am 91 Redoubt Rd PBN 4 Williams Street 5915 Alpers Ridge Road $1,095,000 12:15-12:45PM 18A Bracken Street Hamilton $979,000 1:00-1:30PM Sunday 15 March 8 Taylor St PBN 11:30-12:00pm 56A Noel St PBN 6 Upper Kingsley Street $1,049,000 1:00-1:30PM 148 Burns Street 15 Kereruu Street PBN 1:00-1:30PM 36 Roto-O-Rangi RoadClose 12A Alpers Ridge Street $995,000 17A Grosvenor PBN 6 Hehan 18 William Paul St $1,079,000BEO 11:30-12:00pm 1:00-1:30PM 176A1:00-1:30PM King St 18A Bracken StreetPBN 1518 Hamilton $979,000 1:00-1:30PM WilliamRoad Paul Street $1,149,000 1:00-1:30PM 26 Marlowe Drive 148 Burns Street 15 Kereruu Street PBN 1:00-1:30PM 68A Hamilton Rd Street PBN 11:30-12:00pm 1:00-1:30PM 41 Wordsworth $819,000 1:00-1:30PM 5/6 Florida Place 17A Grosvenor Street PBN 6 Hehan Close ClarePaul Street PBN 1:30-2:00PM 36 Raleigh Street 1868 William $1,149,000 26 Marlowe Drive 1A Creswell Pl StreetRoad PBN 12:00-12:30pm 1:00-1:30PM 347 Racecourse $1,635,000 1:30-2:00PM 13 Tiaki Way 41 Wordsworth Street $819,000 1:00-1:30PM LJ HOOKER 5/6 Florida Place Woodstock Sale 1:45-2:15PM 9A Bourke Dr Crescent $1,075,000PBN Deadline 12:00-12:30pm 688Clare Street 1:30-2:00PM 183 Victoria Street 36 Raleigh Street Sunday 30 August 18A Rose Leigh Drive PBN 1:45-2:15PM 347 Racecourse Road 1:30-2:00PM 13 Tiaki Way 2 Kotare Grove 12 Bourke Dr Crescent $1,200,000$1,635,000 12:00-12:30pm 8 Woodstock Deadline Sale 1:45-2:15PM 26 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JOHNSON, Kay – Passed away peacefully at Tauranga Hospital on Monday 17 August 2026, aged 84 years. Loved partner of the late Tim Wood for 20 years. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Christine and David Sidwell, and the late Craig. Cherished Nana of Rose and Matt, Lucy and Kurt. Kay will be tending to the great dahlia garden in the sky. Shares in Temu and Amazon will be taking a dive. In accordance with Kay’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

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KERKHOF, Johannes Gerardus van de (Hans) – Passed away peacefully at Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, on Friday, 7th August 2026, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Dawn. Much loved father and fatherin-law of Zane and Louise, Nikki and Andrew. Cherished grandfather of Treigh, Noah, Daniel, James and Thomas. Great-grandfather of Everly and Savannah. A celebration of Hans' life and final farewell will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, 29th August 2026, in the River Room at Gibson Funerals, Cambridge, followed by burial at Hautapu Cemetery. All communications to the Kerkhof family, c/- Gibson Funerals, 30 Gillies Street, Cambridge 3434.

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