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Growing pains

What is the Town Belt?

By Mary Anne Gill

Cambridge’s northern Town Belt is running out of room. Sport Waikato says growing demand from rugby, cricket, hockey, athletics, schools and community recreation is placing increasing pressure on one of the town’s most important sporting precincts, prompting work on a long-term vision for the area. Speaking at a Cambridge Chamber Hautapu Industrial Precinct event last week, Sport Waikato partnership manager Shane Brodie said proposals from clubs and organisations already exceed what can be accommodated within the existing Town Belt footprint. The shortage is forcing planners to consider future options both inside and beyond the reserve. “There is a need to look at Cambridge in the bigger picture,” Brodie said, describing a range of competing priorities including playing fields, athletics, cricket, hockey, recreation space, schools and community facilities. The area under review includes parks and reserves used by a mix of sporting organisations and community groups. Alongside rugby, cricket, hockey and athletics, groups such as the Lions Club, brass band and dog obedience club are also involved in discussions. A key finding from Sport Waikato’s engagement process is that clubs are increasingly willing to work together rather than pursue isolated developments. Brodie said organisations had shown an openness to shared facilities, multi-

An 1880 Waikato Times report records the move to permanently reserve the Cambridge Town Belt.

Shane Brodie of Sport Waikato, Dave Simes of Hautapu Sports Club and Sport Waikato chief executive Matthew Cooper discussed the future of Cambridge’s northern Town Belt and growing pressure on sporting facilities. Photo: Mary Anne Gill

use assets and a more coordinated future for sport and recreation in Cambridge. The pressure is being driven by both population growth and growing participation rates. At Memorial Park, home of the Hautapu Sports & Recreation Club, participation has expanded dramatically. The club’s core facilities date back to the 1940s when women’s sport was barely contemplated. There are only two female toilets serving the entire ground on major game and event days. Club president Dave Simes said the club now has 1927 registered players across rugby, netball, hockey and touch rugby, with about 2595 people involved overall. Touch rugby registrations filled within

a week this season, highlighting strong demand. Simes said addressing facilities for women had become a priority as female participation continued to grow. The club is already pursuing upgrades to changing rooms, toilets and showers through a mix of grant funding, sponsorship and volunteer support. The club’s masterplan presentation illustrated both the opportunities and challenges facing Cambridge sport. The proposal includes upgraded facilities, improved accessibility, better parking, enhanced field quality, community spaces and long-term plans for a sports hub. Yet before plans for new facilities can be realised, many clubs are still grappling with ageing infrastructure.

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Sport Waikato chief executive Matthew Cooper said communities needed to think differently about how sports infrastructure was provided and managed in the future. “It can’t be brand new all the time,” Cooper said. Instead, Cambridge should focus on optimising existing assets while exploring new ways of working together. He suggested future collaboration could extend beyond sharing playing fields to include governance and management arrangements between sporting organisations. The current planning process is still in its early stages, with Sport Waikato preparing to present preliminary spatial analysis back to clubs and stakeholders in coming

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For nearly 150 years, the Cambridge Town Belt has been one of the town’s defining features, evolving from a rural buffer on the settlement’s edge into a major recreation and sporting precinct. Today, it remains one of Cambridge’s most important public assets. • Established as part of the original Cambridge town survey. • Surveyed into 94 sections in 1880. • Originally intended as a buffer between the township and surrounding farmland. • Covers about 284 hectares today. • One of New Zealand’s few remaining complete town belts. • Home to many of Cambridge’s major sporting and recreation facilities including Cambridge Raceway, John Kerkhof, Tom Voyle and John Kerkhof parks, Cambridge High School playing areas.

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At the polo grounds in 1965 then in the Town Belt in Vogel Street and now in Leamington. It is now John Kerkhof Park, home to Cambridge Football Club since 2005. Photo: Reg Buckingham collection, courtesy of Cambridge Museum.

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weeks. For now, no final vision has been adopted. What is becoming clear, however, is that Cambridge’s sporting success has created its own challenge. The Town Belt that has served generations of athletes remains one of the town’s greatest assets, but future growth may require a new approach to how that land is used, shared and developed. As participation continues to rise across multiple sports, the challenge will be ensuring the Town Belt can continue to serve future generations without losing the character that has made it such an important part of Cambridge life.

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Briefs…

Real Catastrophe

Sharp-eyed readers were quick to spot that last week’s front-page warning of a looming “catastrophy” contained a catastrophe of its own. Somewhere between the keyboard and the printing press, an “e” went missing and replaced with a “y”. We apologise to readers, teachers, proofreaders and spelling champions everywhere. The fugitive vowel has now been safely returned home.

Coach of year

Leamington Rugby Sports’ Club’s Wayne ‘Boots’ Bootten was named Waikato Club Coach of the Year last week. It was a well-deserved recognition for someone who gives so much to the game, his players and the wider rugby community, Waikato Rugby said. Boots also coached the Waikato Divisional XV to competition success on Saturday.

Choir celebration

Hamilton Civic Choir will celebrate its 80th anniversary with a special concert, Tiakina Te Reo Waiata (“keeping the song alive”), at Cambridge Town Hall on Saturday. The programme will feature guest conductors, local composer Fergus Byett’s work about the Waikato River and a tribute to late composer Robert Wiremu, whose music will be performed during the celebration.

Community champs

Nominations are open for the 2026 Cambridge Community Board Awards, which recognise people making a positive difference in the Cambridge and Maungatautari communities. Residents are encouraged to nominate volunteers, leaders, mentors and advocates whose efforts strengthen community wellbeing and connectedness. Nominations close on October 5, with winners to be honoured later this year.

Maunga makes comeback By Chris Gardner

Two years after a cashflow crisis threatened its future, Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari has been recognised in four major business and tourism award categories. The operator of the world’s largest predator-proof enclosure near Cambridge has been shortlisted in two categories at both the New Zealand Tourism Awards and the Waikato Business Awards, marking a remarkable turnaround for one of New Zealand’s most significant conservation projects. The recognition comes after a turbulent period in 2024 when mounting financial pressures raised concerns about the long-term viability of the sanctuary. Operating costs of around $5000 a day, combined with ongoing funding challenges, forced the organisation to confront a difficult financial reality. Community support, fundraising efforts and a renewed focus on sustainability helped the sanctuary navigate the crisis and secure its future. Chief executive Helen Hughes

Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari board member Graham Scott, volunteer coordinator Jenny Collie, head of tourism and marketing Rebecca Evans, operations manager Dan Howie at the business awards finalist announcement event. Photo: Stephen Barker

said she was “unbelievably proud and honoured” the attraction had been acknowledged among some of New Zealand’s leading organisations. “The high calibre of our fellow finalist organisations reflects the breadth of inspirational mahi being undertaken across the rohe and motu, and being included is a testament to the work taking place here at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari,” Hughes said.

The New Zealand Tourism Awards received a record 177 entries this year, with Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari named in the Tourism Environment Award and the Community Engagement Award. The Tourism Environment Award recognises organisations demonstrating leadership in environmental stewardship, while the Community Engagement Award celebrates those creating meaningful and lasting impacts within their

communities. The sanctuary has also been named a finalist in the Innovation Award and Sustainability Award at the Waikato Business Awards, which celebrate businesses, leaders and teams making a significant contribution across the Waikato region. “This regional and national recognition reflects the dedication, passion and integrity of everyone involved in caring for the maunga, our staff, volunteers, mana whenua partners, funders, supporters and community,” said Hughes. “It also speaks to the strength and impact of the conservation, cultural and community-centred work taking place on Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, from 25 years of conservation leadership and best-practice care for more than 730 native species to education programmes shaping New Zealand’s future kaitiaki, impactful cultural initiatives, the warm manaakitanga offered to visitors, community outreach that fosters connection, and thousands upon thousands of volunteer hours.”

Trower’s Waikato vision By Mary Anne Gill

Cambridge businessman Jason Trower believes Waikato is well placed for the future, pointing to growth in places like Hautapu as evidence of business strength across the region. The new head judge of the Waikato Business Awards points to the rapid growth on Cambridge’s doorstep and the impact of the Waikato Expressway as signs of a region continuing to attract investment. Living in Cambridge gives Trower a close-up view of those changes. “I hate the saying ‚build it and they will come’, but they built it and they came,” he said of the development in Hautapu that has followed major infrastructure investment across the Waikato. The former investor and director of The Instillery has

taken over as head judge of the Waikato Business Awards after several years on the judging panel, most recently assessing candidates in the Emerging Leader category. Trower brings a mix of technology and rural industry experience to the role. He was named Leader of the Year at the Waikato Business Excellence Awards in 2015 and is co-owner of Kiwitahi Pastoral, a family-owned dairy farming business milking about 3000 cows across five farms. One of his first initiatives as head judge was introducing three new small business award categories covering growth, marketing and service excellence. “Those small businesses become big businesses,” he said. “I wanted to foster that because our awards are amazing.” The idea struck a chord with entrants.

This year’s awards attracted record entries, with strong support for the new categories. For Trower, the entries revealed something else. Despite economic pressures and uncertainty in some sectors, he found a region full of businesses adapting and innovating. “What I see are businesses that are really well run,” he said. “When an opportunity comes, they can take it and they can take it quickly.” He was particularly impressed by the breadth of activity across the Waikato, from agriculture and food production through to advanced manufacturing and technology. Many entrants remain closely connected to the rural economy that underpins the region. “It’s really great to see Waikato strengthening,” he said.

That strength is reflected among this year’s finalists. Entries came from across the region, from Coromandel to Taupō. Waipā organisations dominate the Sustainability Award category, claiming three of the four finalist spots through Hamilton Airport, New Zealand National Fieldays Society and Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari. Cambridge-based Restore Native, which supplies native plants and restoration services throughout Waikato and Bay of Plenty, is a finalist in the Community Contribution Award. Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari is also a finalist in the Innovation Award, while Hamilton Airport features in the Business Growth & Strategy category. New Zealand National Fieldays Society is up for both Marketing and

Waikato Chamber head judge Jason Trower. Photo: Mary Anne Gill

Sustainability awards, and JetPark Hamilton is a finalist in Service Excellence. What stood out during judging visits was the level of innovation within Waikato businesses. “There’s some magnificent thinking going on right here in Waikato,” said Trower. Winners will be announced at the Waikato Business Awards Gala Dinner at Claudelands Arena on November 6.

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Warm welcome for citizens

By Viv Posselt

A hum of excitement rippled through Cambridge Town Hall last Friday as 63 newly-minted New Zealand citizens celebrated their changed status. The 63, who have come from 16 different countries, were officially welcomed as new Kiwis at the latest Waipā citizenship ceremony led by Waipā mayor Mike Pettit. Also at the event were Waipā ward councillors Roger Gordon (Cambridge) and Dale-Maree Morgan (Waipā Māori). Describing the occasion as an important milestone, Pettit said reaching this point in their journeys was a proud moment for each new citizen. “For many of you, New Zealand is not new, and Waipā has already been home for a long time. You have built lives here, raised families here, worked here, studied here, volunteered here, and become part of the fabric of our community. At moments like this we pause to recognise commitment, belonging, and the choice each of you has made to call New Zealand home.” He said our community was constantly being renewed by the people who choose to be part of it. “Becoming a New Zealand citizen is more than filling out forms. It’s about choosing to be part of a community, joining in its life and sharing in its future. That’s a choice worth celebrating. “You’ve come from many different places. You bring your skills, your experiences, and your cultures. Each of you makes our district stronger, livelier, and more connected. You help make our towns, schools, workplaces, and neighbourhoods better places to live. I want Waipā to be a

place where everyone feels welcome.” The countries from which they originate include South Africa, the United Kingdom, Fiji, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Germany, France, the Philippines, the United States of America, Ireland, Chile and the Czech Republic. Reet and Rocky Thakur, who have two daughters, came to New Zealand from India 14 years ago and settled in Cambridge a few years later. Cambridge resident Lenette Castro, originally from the Philippines, came to New Zealand in 2015. Te Awamutu resident Paul Josling moved from England 22 years ago and has lived in Waipā with his wife Marcella for 17 years. Also from Te Awamutu is the Tamani family who came to New Zealand from Fiji 14 years ago, spending time first in Ōtorohanga before settling in Te Awamutu about four years ago. Each of the families celebrated at Friday’s ceremony received a native pikopiko fern, symbolising the roots they have put down in Waipā. Several people with close connections to Waipā were among those receiving their citizenship, including parks and reserves supervisor Mike Tobin and his family, who took their oath in Te Reo. “Being Irish, we had to be different,” Mike told The News. Another was Ali Ferguson, a parks operator at council. Pettit noted that Tobin and Ferguson are among the staff who usually help deliver the pikopiko seedlings gifted to families during citizenship ceremonies. He also acknowledged former employee Laura Hill. Waipā District Council holds citizenship ceremonies four times a year, alternating between Cambridge and Te Awamutu.

Cambridge’s Reet and Rocky Thakur, who originate from India, were delighted to become citizens.

Waipā parks and reserves supervisor, Mike Tobin, and his family Ellie, Sarah and Catherine impressed Waipā mayor Mike Pettit by taking the oath in Te Reo. Photos: Viv Posselt

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Time in miniature By Chris Gardner

Most people check the time. Yuqing Sun decided to build it. Armed with a passion for engineering, countless hours of patience and a 3D printer humming away in the background, the 49-yearold Cambridge 3D modeller created a painstakingly detailed 1:50 scale model of the Cambridge Town Clock. Layer by layer, the miniature landmark took shape, proving that when it comes to ambitious hobbies, some people really have time on their hands. “To create the model, I first researched the history and dimensions of the Cambridge Town Clock online,” Sun, who moved to Cambridge from Hamilton with his family in January, said. “I also took photos of the tower myself so I could study its shape and architectural details.” He created the 3D model in 3D parametric modeller software FreeCAD. Sun used a Bambu Lab H2D 3D printer to print the model. His son Yimu, a Year 8 pupil at St Peter’s School, helps maintain the printer. The first print was

completed in about 10 hours. “Because the printed model is approximately 1:50 scale, some of the finer details have to be simplified or cannot be reproduced clearly. “To reduce printing time and keep costs down, I sometimes print larger models in separate parts and

assemble them afterwards. “Someone recently asked me whether the clocks actually work. At the moment they are purely decorative, but I could buy small working clock mechanisms and install them in the model. For now, though, I plan to leave it as it is.”

Sun has also modelled other heritage buildings including St Andrew’s Church, Victoria Bridge, Cape Reinga Lighthouse and the Firth Tower. “These models could help children understand the basic structure and architectural features of local landmarks.”

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Cyclists riding strong

At 78 and 76, and after 55 years of marriage, Colin and Denise Claxton have plenty of stories to tell. Many of them now involve bikes. Cycling wasn’t always part of their lives. In 2004, Colin weighed almost 20kg more than he does today, had high blood pressure and was warned by his doctor he was at risk of a cardiac event. A former middle-distance runner, he bought a bike, entered the Masters cyclists Denise and Colin Claxton are Lake Taupō Cycle heading to London for the World Masters Track Challenge and Cycling Championships. never looked back. A few years later he discovered track cycling. At his first World Masters Games in Sydney in 2009, he won gold in the Scratch Race, silver in the Sprint and bronze in the Individual Pursuit. Four years later, he won the 2km Individual Pursuit at his first World Masters Track Cycling Championships in Manchester. Today, 11 framed world championship jerseys hang in what Colin calls his “skite room”. “I have 11 framed world championship jerseys and 14 grandchildren,” he says. “So I have a few more to get if they’re going to have one each.” Next month he heads to London for the World Masters Track Cycling Championships, competing in five events. Once their four children had grown up, Denise took up road cycling and later gained track accreditation at Cambridge’s velodrome. Last month she finished second in the Women’s Sprint Cup at the Whoosh Masters Track Carnival.

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Family friendly night shines

Senior writer Mary Anne Gill followed the Light Night trail from start to finish, capturing the people, performances and light displays that drew the community to Te Awa River Ride’s biggest event yet. Families, cyclists, walkers and dogs dressed for the occasion filled Cambridge’s river paths for the fourth annual Te Awa River Ride Light Night after a weather-enforced move from winter to early spring. Originally planned as a mid-winter event, Light Night was postponed to Saturday because of poor weather. The move proved popular, with milder temperatures and longer daylight hours helping attract large numbers of families, many with young children on balance bikes, scooters and bicycles, as well as babies and toddlers in pushchairs. The Te Awa pathway came alive as participants followed a trail of illuminated art installations, community displays and live performances. School-created artworks, colourful light features and interactive displays helped transform sections of the river route into a glowing outdoor gallery. The event’s family focus was evident throughout the evening. Children posed among fluorescent candy-themed displays, explored light installations and rode decorated bikes, while families gathered for photos and performances along the route. Local groups and businesses supported the event with stalls, activities and entertainment, adding to the festival atmosphere. Performers, musicians and roaming entertainers helped keep participants engaged as darkness fell. Olympic gold medallist and Te Awa River Ride trail manager Sarah Ulmer said before the event that Light Night had grown steadily since it began. Attendance increased from about 1300 people in its first year to 1500 the following year and 2700 last year. Final attendance figures for this year’s event were still being compiled at the time of publication, but the turnout suggested the September timing may have earned a permanent place on the calendar. From young riders on their first bikes to seasoned cyclists, walkers and families enjoying an evening outdoors, the event once again demonstrated the growing appeal of Te Awa River Ride and Cambridge’s ability to embrace community events that bring people together.

Roto-o-Rangi School went all out with their colourful display which lit up when darkness came. In front is Koby Walker, 8, and clockwise Layla, 7 and Ainsley Morrow, 10, Millie, 10 and Sophie Walker, 6.

Cambridge High School First XV girls’ football players, from left, Anja Krauer, Elin Gainsford, Grace Buckle, Kayla Heath and Greta Bailey were among the teams fundraising at Te Awa River Ride Light Night.

Young children on scooters lead the way through a glowing light tunnel during Te Awa River Ride Light Night, which transformed sections of the river pathway into an illuminated outdoor gallery.

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AGE OF REASON

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Clearly there are far too many people with time on their hands desirous of listening to the false / unachievable promises being thrust out on our TV screens. Just look at the Greens latest utterings and ask yourself just how much in-depth work they did before leaping up in their twin formation declaring that they had the solution to the supermarket duopoly. But (for Green readers) this is not a treatise put together to deride your beliefs. I respect the bulk of them but just wish that you would stick to your knitting. Former leaders, either in their graves or running Greenpeace, will be shaking their heads and wonder just what they had spawned. Act will promise anything and now that their latest class act has been rocketed to number four in their list will no doubt hope that they only have to use the first three. Labour - despite my uncharitable comments for I like and respect Chippy – are doomed unless they get themselves into the starting gate with something real to talk about. Their financial leader has gained much respect but with their Māori spokesman having to be publicly told just what their policy is before he sends out the correct information shows that they are in

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system is going wrong. The current minister clearly told porkies when trying to publicly balance the number of additional nurses in the system. There is an aura of fear regarding speaking out and full marks to those that did on Mr Gower’s recent TV show. Who are these faceless bureaucrats who demand total silence yet fail to bring down the waiting times? Wellington (and many other emergency departments) are on their knees. I have a young friend there who waited in a corridor on a trolley for over 10 hours last week and was eventually seen by a doctor at 1.30 in the morning. And, back to Labour, if your precious capital gains tax is going to achieve three ‘free’ GP visits then good luck to them. How long does it take to face your own GP who has historical knowledge of you and your ailments? Watch this space. Ony seven weeks or so to go when we can then calculate to what extent we are going to achieve a level of living standards for which we have worked so hard.

I read your excellent article (26 August) and was frankly appalled, though not surprised, to see that the projected cost has already increased by 40 per cent. This sort of transition seems to create an environment where spending grows rapidly with little regard for those who ultimately have to pay for it. The breakdown of costs is also concerning. Given that elected councillors approved the proposal, it again raises questions about decision-making and accountability. Consultant fees appear to make up a significant portion of the expenditure. I struggle to understand why so many national and local government decisions require consultant involvement when elected representatives and staff are already well remunerated. Too often there appears to be little accountability when advice proves flawed. The model being applied to water services in the Waikato was introduced in the United Kingdom in the late 1970s. Since then, only one major reservoir has been built. Meanwhile, water costs have risen significantly and concerns remain about the resilience of water supplies during droughts. I would not be surprised if water charges doubled within two years while rates saw little or no reduction. Bill Vincent Cambridge (abridged)

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Tell us how you want us to inform, involve and hear from you How does Council hear from you? Is it through surveys, drop-in sessions, social media, community meetings, newsletters, or a chat at a local event? We know everyone likes to have their say in different ways, and we want to make sure our engagement works better for more people across Waipā. That is why we’re launching a new community consultation survey, asking how you want to be informed, involved and heard when Council is making decisions that affect our district. Your feedback will help shape the way we talk with our communities, from the information we share and the channels we use, to the opportunities people have to give feedback on projects, plans and services.

Waipā dogs get a second chance as rehoming hits record highs Waipā dogs are finding homes in record numbers, while fewer are being euthanised, according to the district’s latest Dog Policy Annual Report.

Council is also looking at improving its facilities, with a new Cambridge dog pound in the pipeline and detailed design work expected to begin in 2026/27.

Of the 227 dogs impounded at Waipā’s Cambridge and Kihikihi facilities over the past year, 117 were reunited with their owners and 85 found new homes.

And because not all dog news needs to be serious, Waipā is also getting creative about what happens after dogs do their business. A trial at five parks will see dog poo collected for composting.

That’s a 75 percent increase in rehoming from the previous 12 months – the highest number Waipā has recorded. Just 16 dogs were euthanised, 59 percent fewer than in 2023/24.

Council has also invested in agility equipment at Legers Grove in Te Awamutu and Wordsworth Street Dog Park in Cambridge.

Whether you already take part in Council consultations or have never filled in a survey before, we would love to hear from you. Your ideas can help make future engagement easier, clearer and more meaningful for everyone. Have your say by completing the survey on the Let’s Talk Waipā website. It will only take a few minutes, and your feedback will help us better connect with the people, places and communities that make Waipā a great place to call home letstalk.waipadc.govt.nz/communityconsultation-survey. Feedback closes on Wednesday, September 30.

Despite tough financial times for many people right now, most Waipā dogs are registered and microchipped, with more than 9000 dogs on the district’s register.

Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund closing on September 30

The report also showed improvements in some of the more common complaints. Wandering dog complaints fell seven percent, while barking complaints dropped 27 percent.

The Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund will close on Wednesday, September 30. The fund was set up after the severe weather event in February 2026, which affected many people across Waipā, especially in the western and southern parts of our district.

There is still work to do, with 105 menacing and three dangerous dogs on the register. Reported dog attacks increased, including a serious attack on a six-year-old child. The incident resulted in a prosecution.

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FAITH IN WAIPĀ

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In February 1834, A N Brown had left the Church Missionary Society station at Paihia and travelled south to begin exploring the Waikato River with a view to establishing an outpost among its tribes. They spent four months investigating ‘prayerfully’ where they should base the new work. It would have been difficult naturally, to find less promising ‘soil’. From Ngāti Haua chief Te Waharoa’s own grim record, it was evident at the outset that this was an environment devoid of much ‘light’. Yet as is so often the case, where sin and evil darkness abound, grace abounds much more and from the day of Brown’s arrival, his influence began to make itself felt in ever widening circles throughout the Waikato. His diary is an amazing document methodically journaled from day to day as he lived in the middle of warring cannibal tribes. Although unpublished, Brown’s journal has provided us with one of the most valuable original sources of missionary endeavour in the Waikato. Against what might have appeared to be impossible odds,

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his story tells of one man’s almost single-handed fight and determination to see the gospel penetrate and triumph. Climbing steep hills on foot or on horseback, treading old tracks through high fern and bush, scaling the parapets of crumbling ancient Māori forts which crowned almost every hilltop, trudging through swamps and wetlands, the gospel was carried from settlement to settlement by this man. There are too many stories to recount in this overview which has, in its brevity, the intention of just providing a little tasteenough to whet the appetite and perhaps provoke an inclination to learn more about the setting into which the gospel first came. Brown sought to display his faith. He was frequently a moderating influence between pākehā traders and settlers as they began to arrive. Materialistic, unscrupulous and greedy in their dealings with Māori, such influence was at times a major hindrance to the witness of the gospel as ‘whites’ were initially seen as synonymous with the white man’s faith. A certain Peter Dillon arrived at Tauranga, styling himself as a French Consul. Proceeding to occupy himself, in Brown’s words in the

“unconsul-like work of selling muskets and powder to all who would buy in exchange for flax, pigs, potatoes and the like…” Brown stepped in. The acquiring of more and more muskets was the aim of all the inland tribes. It was a source of competition and Te Waharoa had no tolerance for any neighbouring tribe (relations or not) to become more powerful than he. Te Waharoa told Brown of his intentions which stopped short of nothing to control musket transactions. Being a consistently faithful advocate for what was in the best interests of Māori and in order to prevent a bloody conflict, Brown set out one morning to meet a party of Ngāti-Koroki on their way to Tauranga laden with goods to trade for muskets. One of Brown’s first converts, a significant Ngāti Haua chief named Ngakuku, accompanied him as they went to intercept and prevent the transaction taking place. Next week we’ll look at how their courageous faith and brave stand opened up doors for remarkable breakthrough…

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It was a huge day for Cambridge hockey on Friday as two local teams won gold medals at the 2026 Zespri AIMS Games in Tauranga. Cambridge Middle School’s 7 aside boys’ team was the first to claim a spot on top of the podium at the games, which drew a record-breaking 14,506 athletes from 467 schools to compete across 27 codes this year. They beat Ōtūmoetai Intermediate in a nail-biting final that went down to a penalty shootout. Immediately after that match, Kaipaki School’s 7 aside mixed boys’ and girls’ hockey team also claimed gold, beating Palmerston North Normal Intermediate 2-1. Sports coordinator Julian Coutts said the win was particularly special because it had come in the school’s 150th birthday year. He believed it was Cambridge’s best hockey performance at the AIMS Games since they began in 2004. • More photos cambridgenews.nz

Kaipaki School students celebrate, from left Axl Pemberton (back), Beatrix Gibb, Archie Payne (back), Alistair Coutts, Austin Payne. Photo: Steph Bell-Jenkins

Green candidate The Green Party has selected Celine Kearney as its candidate for the Taupō electorate at November’s general election. Kearney, who has lived in Cambridge since 2013, says she wants voters from Taupō through to Cambridge to have a Green option on the ballot. Freshwater protection is a key issue in her campaign, alongside affordable public transport and action on climate change. Kearney says the Green Party would strengthen

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Review: Moon, Quartz and Steam By Chris Gardner

Ben Hoadley’s Moon, Quartz and Steam had its world premiere at the Cambridge Chamber Music Festival on Saturday. It was mesmerising. Festival director Todd GibsonCornish, principal bassoon of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, was joined by violins and cello as music filled Cambridge Town Hall with the presence of a film score. Hoadley, principal bassoonist of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, put Te Aroha’s Mokena Geyser at the centre of the work, its bubbling motion carried by music with the graceful lilt of waltzing water. The wider programme traced

artistic and personal links between Robert and Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms and hinted at the private devotion great musicians give to their instruments. An ecstatic smile played across Stephen de Pledge’s face as he played Johann Sebastian Bach’s Harpsichord Concerto No 1 in D minor. Written in 1738 for the halls of Europe’s stately homes rather than large public spaces, it carried me to the Great Hall of Appuldurcombe House on the Isle of Wight, where I imagined Sir Robert and Lady Worsley turning through a room of English Baroque splendour. In a pre-concert interview, de Pledge, head of piano at the University of Auckland, recalled

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Chasing sustainability honours By Chris Gardner

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lower than the 4.2 per cent increase signalled in the previous Long-Term Plan and was achieved partly by using an unallocated prior-year surplus and making changes through the budget process. I think that is important — but I also think the conversation needs to be bigger than the percentage increase. For me, the real test is whether ratepayers can see a clear connection between what they pay and what council delivers. Are we concentrating on the things regional government genuinely needs to do? Are we protecting our communities from flooding? Are we dealing with biosecurity threats before they become much more expensive problems? Are our public transport services delivering value? Are environmental regulations practical and achieving the outcomes we want? And perhaps most importantly, are we constantly asking whether there is a better, more affordable way of doing something? Being a regional councillor isn’t simply about deciding whether rates should go up or down. It is about making choices about what we do, what we don’t do, and what represents good value for the people who pay the bill. I don’t expect ratepayers to agree with every decision we make. But I do believe they should be able to understand why we made it. So when that rates notice arrives this month, have a look at it. Ask what your regional rates are paying for — and, just as importantly, ask us whether we are delivering enough in return.

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From the outside, 2025 looked like a perfect year for Waikato farmer Hugh Jackson. After years of competition, the 27-year-old achieved a long-held goal when he won FMG Young Farmer of the Year, one of the country’s most prestigious farming titles. The win brought media appearances, speaking engagements and recognition from across the industry. But Jackson says the reality behind the achievement was more complicated. Speaking at this year’s FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final, Jackson admitted the title came with unexpected pressure. “Imposter syndrome definitely played a part,” he said. “On numerous occasions I’ve caught myself thinking, ‘Now you’re the Young Farmer of the Year, you better make a good job of taking the family farm through another generation. What would people think if things went pearshaped?’” Jackson works on his family’s Te Akau farm, north of Raglan. The farming business has been in the family since his great-grandfather bought land there after returning from World War II in 1947. Today, the operation spans about 1800 hectares, finishes around 2000

bulls annually and runs 2500 ewes. As a fourth-generation farmer, Jackson says he feels a strong responsibility to continue building on what previous generations created. That pressure was heightened after winning the national title. “When I look back over my life, there have been benefits from having high expectations and pushing myself,” he said. “But it has also driven me to breaking point when I’ve needed support from friends, family and health professionals.” Jackson believes many farmers can relate to balancing ambition with wellbeing. He said people often look at successful farmers and assume they have everything sorted, when in reality everyone faces struggles at different stages of life. A turning point came after reading farmer Doug Avery’s book Resilient Farmer. One of the lessons that resonated was learning to spend less time on day-to-day operational work and more time on leadership and strategic thinking. Returning to the family farm meant stepping into a management role rather than trying to do everything himself. “There are not enough hours in the day for me to carry out all the

operational tasks that need doing,” Jackson said. Instead, he has focused on building a strong team culture and improving his leadership skills. That includes taking a more proactive approach to checking in with staff. Rather than simply asking team members how they are, Jackson asks them to rate their energy levels out of 10. “If somebody says five or six out of 10, it gives us an opportunity to catch up afterwards and figure out what’s going on,” he said. Jackson says one of the biggest lessons he has learned is that tough times are normal and farmers should not be afraid to talk about them. “We all go through tough times and it’s just a case of making sure we’re open and honest with ourselves and others around us when we’re feeling rough,” he said. “Everyone has those times and you’ve got to admit when you’re not feeling great and try and figure things out.” For Jackson, winning Young Farmer of the Year remains a career highlight. But he hopes the message people take from his story is not about trophies or titles. It’s that even the winners sometimes need help.

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Whether you’re opening a rural retail store, leasing a workshop, or expanding your farming support business into commercial premises, signing a commercial lease is a significant commitment. Unlike residential tenancies, commercial leases generally offer fewer statutory protections, so it’s important to understand exactly what you’re agreeing to before you sign. At its heart, a commercial lease is simply a contract between landlord and tenant. The lease will set out the rent, term, renewals, maintenance obligations, insurance requirements, and what happens if things go wrong. However, many tenants focus on the rent and renewals and overlook the fine print. How rent reviews work is important. Tenants may not realise the lease includes additional annual percentage increases or “ratchet” clauses that prevent rent from ever decreasing. The breadth of outgoings can surprise. Many assume they’re only contributing to rates and utilities but, depending on the lease, tenants may be responsible for insurance premiums, maintenance / repair of expensive systems, building WOF costs, management fees, and more. It’s important to understand how these costs may increase over time. Maintenance and repairs are another common source of disagreement. Some leases require tenants to keep the entirety of the premises in good repair, redecorate & repaint the full interior, contribute to exterior painting and replace floor coverings at the end of the lease. Knowing who is responsible for what can avoid costly surprises. It is also worth checking permitted use, assignment provisions, and make-good requirements. These terms affect whether you can change the nature of your business, sell it later, or leave the premises without unexpected reinstatement costs. If circumstances change and a business is struggling, tenants should seek advice early. Falling behind in rent or breaching lease obligations can have serious consequences including cancellation and lockout. The good news is that many leasing problems can be avoided with proper advice before signing and proactive management during the lease term. Thinking about signing a commercial lease? A legal review before you commit can identify risks and help negotiate more favourable terms. Already facing a leasing dispute? Early legal advice may resolve issues before they become expensive and disruptive.

A memorial stone on the Jackson family's Te Akau farm commemorates John and Margaret Jackson, whose purchase of the property in 1947 laid the foundations for four generations of farming. Alongside it are FMG Young Farmer of the Year 2025 Hugh Jackson and three of the farm's working dogs. Photo: Supplied

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