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‘Cautious’ call on show By Chris Gardner
Waitomo mayoral candidate Janette Osborne was expecting national television coverage on Sunday, and to put her case for election to voters on Monday, but she got neither opportunity. TVNZ made an 11th hour decision to postpone Sunday’s episode of Country Calendar featuring Osborne and her family following a complaint that she was being given an unfair advantage. Monday’s meet the candidate meeting in Piopio was postponed for a week following the early morning shootout that day near Piopio between police and fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips resulting in the officer being critically injured and Phillips’ death. Osborne, who runs the 1300-hectare Te Toko Station near Waitomo with her husband Kim and her in laws Bob and Judy, was due to feature in Sunday’s episode. “On Friday we were advised by TVNZ that due to an ‘abundance of caution’ the episode of Country Calendar featuring our family was to be postponed,” Osborne told The News. “This was as a result of the political complaint that was made directly to TVNZ. Complaints that result in personal and financial loss through other channels feel completely wrong to me,” she said. Osborne said she regarded the complaint as a personal attack on her family and business and left “a very bad taste in my mouth about the state of our local democracy”. “We need to be supporting small
Janette Osborne stopped promoting her appearance on Country Calendar on her mayoral campaign Facebook page after she received a call from the producer.
businesses bringing in income from outside our district – not destroying them. “ She understood the programme was likely to run at the end of November – “which is very unfortunate timing as wool products do not sell well in summer”.
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“It was also hoped that the Hollow Hill scenes would provide free publicity for Waitomo Caves tourism in a very slow part of the year. All this promotion for free – at no cost to ratepayers.” Country Calendar producer Dan Henry told The News last Wednesday the episode mentioned
Osborne’s role as a district councillor and mayoral hopeful, but he did not believe the episode needed to be postponed. By Friday TVNZ had changed its mind. “It’s a great story and we’re looking forward to bringing it to viewers very soon. We made this call out of an abundance of caution
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for everyone involved, due to its proximity to the election,” Henry said. Chief returning officer Warwick Lamp emailed Osborne on Sunday saying he had not received a complaint, and she had not broken any election rules. “In my experience TVNZ can be very cautious about these things,” he said. The News sought comment from Osborne’s political opponents. Sitting mayor John Robertson said whether the programme should be aired now was a question for TVNZ – but suggested his rival had used Country Calendar as a vehicle to promote herself just before ballot papers were distributed. Fellow mayoral candidate Richard Ross was supportive of Osborne: “There’s no real difference between the mayor giving an interview on national news recently and Janette promoting her appearance on Country Calendar.” Mayoral candidate Natasha Willison-Reardon, who is also standing against Osborne in the Waitomo Rural Ward, did not respond. One Waitomo Rural Ward candidate, Nichola Painter, saw no connection between the programme and her campaign but another, Gavin Todd, objected to Osborne promoting the episode on her campaign page and was happy once she took it down. • More election coverage – pages 4 and 5.
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gifting pyjamas. We’re so pleased to have distributed new winter pjs to people in our community, keeping our whānau warm.” The appeal is not associated with The Kindness Collective (TKC) charity. TKC operates a wider, nationwide appeal including other essentials in addition to its own PJ Project. “The Maru Energy Trust’s Kahumoe
Kaupapa PJ Project is a stand-alone project specific to the TLC network area, supporting the trust’s core role of insulating and heating homes.”
Letters… Bed tax
I am concerned at Waitomo mayor Robertson jumping on the bed tax bandwagon to fund tourism support in Waitomo. Bed taxes to fund promotions are suitable for Auckland and similar urban areas that have a large accommodation base with the funds being utilised to support events and publicity. This leads to increased occupancy in those hotels and thus benefits the accommodation being taxed. Most tourists coming to Waitomo are not, however, staying overnight but instead are having a quick trip through the caves before travelling on to their next destination. Taxing the small number of tourists and others staying in the area to support major tourism companies appears iniquitous. A better model to follow would be Venice which has a similar problem with visitors bussing in for a quick look and then travelling to another destination to overnight. Venice has a day visitor levy which is charged to visitors, with those staying overnight exempt. Visitors are therefore encouraged to stay overnight and use local restaurants and accommodation. Substantive lobbying for a day visitor levy to be incorporated in legislation covering bed taxes would be necessary for this to occur, but local councils and industries have been successful in such lobbying in the past. John Anderson Caption: Mike Wikotu and Waiariki Grace (Manaaki Trust) collect pyjamas provided through Maru Energy Trust’s Kahumoe Kaupapa PJ Project. Photo: Supplied Waitomo Caves
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A challenging time I hope the community has been keeping well. It has been a hectic week with a critical incident in Waitomo taking place Monday morning. I’m unable to comment further than saying I’m proud to work along the police staff who were involved in this challenging incident. My heart goes out to the people and families that have been affected. Earlier in the week, a routine vehicle stop in Te Kuiti led to the recovery of a stolen motorbike and methamphetamine. This resulted in the arrest of a 32-year-old male
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who is now facing charges of burglary, receiving stolen property, and possession of methamphetamine. In a separate incident, police recovered two stolen gas bottles from a property in Te Kuiti. These bottles were taken during a recent burglary at the Te Kuiti Squash Club. Another serious matter unfolded south of Te Kuiti, where we received reports of a road rage incident involving a firearm. A male allegedly pointed a weapon at another motorist before continuing south. Police quickly located the vehicle and driver
entering Piopio. A 27-year-old Auckland male was arrested and is now facing charges of possession of an offensive weapon and presenting an imitation firearm. Thankfully, no one was injured in this incident, but it’s a timely reminder to remain calm and composed behind the wheel. In Ōtorohanga a male was taken into custody for breaching bail conditions. As always, thank you for your continued support. Let’s keep working together to keep our communities safe. Be safe, stay safe.
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Briefs… Security first
Mandy Merson of CommSafe in Te Awamutu and police representative Collette Corley were scheduled to lead a practical workshop yesterday at the Ōtorohanga Kiwi House to assist businesses strengthen their security.
Fluoride call
Lobby group Fluoride Free New Zealand has polled local body election candidates on whether they would push for the government to bring forward New Zealand First’s member’s bill seeking to return the decision on whether or not add fluoride to councils. In Waitomo and Ōtorohanga four of the five who responded said yes.
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Not the outcome wanted By Chris Gardner
Waitomo mayor John Robertson has spoken of his sadness at being unable to help broker a deal to bring fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips and his three children home without bloodshed. Phillips, who fled into the bush with his three children in 2021 after a custody dispute, was shot and killed by police at around 3.20am on Monday. Police were alerted when Phillips, who was with a daughter,
burgled the Piopio branch of PGG Wrightson. The pair fled on a quadbike which came to a stop at road spikes placed by police near the junction of Te Anga Road and Waipuna Roads. Phillips shot an officer in the head and the shoulder before another office shot at Phillips, killing him. The officer, who police had not named at the time of The News going to press, is recovering in Waikato Hospital with his family at his side. Police
commissioner Richard Chambers said the rural Waikato constable had served New Zealand Police for three years. “Tom did the wrong thing,” Robertson told The News on Tuesday. “We were all worried this might happen. I’ve always felt as time went on the risk of a bad outcome increased. I don’t know Tom’s mental state, but clearly, he was in a bad place. “I had aways wished that a way through this, negotiating, was possible.”
Kapa Haka
The annual Te Taitūperepere Kapa Haka Festival in Te Awamutu, hosted by Ōhaupō School at the Te Awamutu Events Centre, runs today and tomorrow.
Matuku Muster
A check in the form of a “muster” is returning for a second year as the Department of Conservation seeks to check on numbers of one of New Zealand’s most elusive wetland birds – the critically threatened bittern - the matuku-hūrepo or kautuku. Volunteers will count and observe the birds – thought to number less than 1000 - across New Zealand.
Arts award
The Ruapehu Art Awards opens next Wednesday with an open-to-the-public prizegiving at the Taumarunui War Memorial Hall. The judges are Graham Moeller, a landscape painter from Taupo, Richard Aslett of the Fakes and Forgeries Competition in Mangaweka and Caroline Peacocke from the Waikato Society of Arts.
Vaping down?
A principal says incidents of vaping by students at his school appear to be falling. Daryl Gibbs of Cambridge Middle School said he and many other intermediate level schools had noticed a significant drop over the past two years.
Tom Phillips stole boots and clothes from Piopio’s PGG Wrightson store, next to the Village Bakery Café, on Monday before shooting at police. Photo: Chris Gardner
Robertson said he had approached Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad last year in the hope that she could bring the family court and police together to negotiate with Phillips. “I tried to find a way through, but we never got there, she told me she had no authority under the law.” Voice shaking with emotion, Robertson said: “We had tragedy to start the day, then huge concern over whether the other two children would be found that day, and then huge relief just before 6pm when police told us they had found the other two children.” Robertson paid tribute to the constable who had driven the remote road in the early hours. “It’s a pretty brave constable,” he said. “They’ve been through four years of frustration, trying to find Tom. Of the children being found he spoke of a huge relief. “Everyone in the community wanted the best for the children. No one wanted the outcome that we saw with the tragic
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shootings.” Project Piopio Trust postponed Monday’s meet the candidates night for a week “out of respect for recent events affecting the local community”. “The Project Piopio Trust felt it was important to take a thoughtful pause and hopes the new date will allow even more residents to attend.” Meanwhile, in Ōtorohanga, the town’s churches are providing wrapround support for Phillips’ parents Neville and Julie who live in the town.
League returns to town A monster smash Residents in and around Centennial Park will notice a group of young women running around on the ground’s oval over the next few weeks. They are in full training mode for their rugby league clash between a Kawau Maniapoto selection of local players and a King Country Rugby League Invitational 13 predominantly from other areas around the Rohe and Waikato. This game is scheduled for September 27 as part of the Waitomo District Council’s opening day at the park where there will be a plethora of community events including an eight team men’s league nines tournament. It will be the first time any league has been played in Te Kuiti for some 30 years - when the Waikato Under 21 representative side came to town and played a Maniapoto Marauders selection made up of mainly local rugby players. This year’s Kawau Maniapoto side has an excellent coaching and management team in place and the potential players have demonstrated a level of enthusiasm and excitement to be involved in something new. Team manager Bobby Anna Wirepa explained, “this
a great opportunity for our young wahine to plant a seed in the ground and be part of something new and exciting within our town”. “We all watch NRL and The Warriors and now we have the opportunity presented for us all to participate in another sport that will be new and exciting”, she added. Many of the wahine in the team are experienced rugby union players who will be making the transition. The Taharoa Steelers have been fielding a women’s team in the Waikato competition with some success. “We have based our side on local players from Marokopa and Taharoa as well as Waitomo, Bush and Ōtorohanga and even some of the Waitete wahine side complimented with a few from Taumarunui and even Taupō”, Bobby Anna said. The team has been fundraising with raffles and have permission to sell a hangi on the day with pre sales available now. The game will have a kick off time of 12.25 pm and will provide the community with a great entertainment opportunity especially with all the other events scheduled for the day,
These Rangitoto School students gave two performances of their latest drama production ‘The Rocky Monster Show’ last week at the Little Theatre in Te Kuiti. The play involved all students at the school from new entrants to Year 8 and told the tale of a descendent of Baron Frankenstein trying to bring a rock Supergroup to life - this time in the quiet of the Rangitoto countryside.
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Consultants cash clash In their own words By Mary Anne Gill
A disagreement over the definition of “consultants” versus “consultancy services” has put a team of Waikato Regional Council candidates at odds with chair Pamela Storey. The Rates Control team is made up of six incumbent councillors and two election hopefuls – Garry Reymer (Waipā-King Country) and Gary McGuire (Waikato). Sitting Waipā-King Country councillor Clyde Graf is also a member of the group which claims the council spent $16.945 million on consultants in the financial year ending June 30, 2024. But chair Pamela Storey says the actual figure is $793,000, a number confirmed by chief executive Chris McLay. Finance committee chair Chris Hughes, also a Rates Control team member, said the larger figure appears under a “consultancy services” heading and includes more than 160 individuals or companies. “Cr Storey seems to want to split hairs about the difference between ‘consultants’ and ‘consultancy services’… accusing our Rates Control Team of ‘misinformation,” said Hughes. “But the truth is that the Rates Control Team is campaigning for a line-by-line review of the spending on all consultancy services… and we remain committed to this drive to reduce wasteful spending.”
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Storey pushed back, saying the team’s claims were inaccurate. “Our community deserves open, transparent and accurate information so people can have confidence in making informed choices,” she said. “When groups promote misleading figures, whether deliberately or by mistake, it undermines trust in democracy.” She said consultant expenditure is modest relative to overall council operations and external expertise is only used when highly technical or specialised skills are required. The Rates Control team also includes current councillors Ben Dunbar-Smith, Warren Maher, Mich’eal Downard and Robbie Cookson. There is a history of tension between Storey and the councillors, including over her use of a casting vote to return the
council to Local Government New Zealand and retain a $2.5 million surplus rather than refund it to ratepayers. Storey encouraged the public to seek information directly from the council’s published documents - such as the annual report and open meeting papers - rather than relying on unverified figures. Hughes has also disputed the regional council’s $288 million spend on electric buses and terminals. “This would likely see a massive increase in rates – which is not acceptable to our team. “Our current view is to “sweat the current assets” and utilise the current diesel bus fleet until 2035.” The team also said it would support a review of regional councils with potential amalgamations. • See Regional candidates respond p17
The issue of co-governance It’s a touchy issue, but it needs to be publicly debated and democratically determined. Is the co-governance of public assets the best model for all of New Zealand? Maori make up 18% of the population, but have 50% of decision-making power over public assets in a cogovernance arrangement. Unelected, decision-making power over assets to which we all contribute. Regional Council is currently introducing co-governance by stealth, enabling the transitioning of co-management committees into co-governance committees. I stand for an inclusive Waikato, where all people are equal under one law, and where any person can achieve great things - based on experience, qualifications, and merit - not race. Vote Clyde Graf for Waikato Regional Council.
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Achievements while in Council During my first term as a Waikato Regional Councillor, I was a member of the Rates Control Team. Our decisions returned a rates reduction of -3%, unlike the excessive increases we see today. (During this current term I also voted against rates increases). We formed the Coromandel Aquaculture Forum, increased regional funding for surf life-saving, delivered increased funding for rural weather-bomb events, and removed council-collected TB rates. I also led the working group for a successful flood management project. In this recent term, we’ve provided funding for Maungatautari, streamlined public transport, and introduced improved monitoring for water quality, soils, marine areas, biodiversity, and biosecurity. I opposed Three Waters, and the Te Awamutu waste-to-energy plant, and continue to do so. In response to the skyrocketing rates we’re all facing, we’ve re-formed the Rates Control Team. We’re a group of prudent councillors who are keenly aware of the cost-of-living crisis facing us all. Visit www.ratescontrolteam.co.nz for policies and to meet our candidates.
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We asked Ōtorohanga and Waitomo mayoral candidates If they were elected who they would pick as their deputy. Here are the response from the four who responded. Ōtorohanga candidate Rodney Dow I won’t be picking a deputy mayor until after the election as there are a few wards still to be decided, and I won’t know what my options are until then. That said, you’ve probably noticed in our council meetings that the person next to me asks smart questions and always comes prepared. I believe that someone who takes the time to dig into the details and genuinely wants what’s best for the district is exactly the kind of person I’d want in that role. Waitomo Mayor John Robertson I would be presumptuous answering this, both in terms of me winning but also not knowing who will be elected to council. So best I await the election outcome before answering. Waitomo mayoral candidate Janette Osborne My preferred choice would be Allan Goddard. I’d choose Allan because he brings a wealth of local government experience, from his time with the Auckland Regional Council to his role as a Waitomo District Councillor. He’s a practical problem solver with a diplomatic approach to debate, able to balance differing perspectives and find common ground. Allan does the homework — he comes well-prepared, contributes constructively, and quietly gets things done in the background. He has a proven ability to unite people around solutions, which is exactly what we need in leadership Waitomo mayoral candidate Richard Ross Look, I am such a longshot in the Mayoral race, it would be ridiculous of me to pick a deputy mayor.
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Clyde Graf - A bit about me I have lived in the Waikato for the last 30 years. I grew up in and around Te Urewera National Park, where I learned bush craft and about our environment. 1995 - 2025 - Owner of business in building industry 1997 - Started filming and producing outdoors DVDs and TV series under The Graf Boys’ brand. Gone on to film and produce dozens of short films and documentaries. 2004 - Commissioned by NZ Police & NZ Mountain Safety Council to produce a featurelength firearms and outdoors safety DVD titled On Target (released in 2004). 2009 - Released our 4 x international award-winning documentary Poisoning Paradise. 2013 - 2016 & 2022 - 2025 Elected to Waikato Regional Council. Chaired EPC. What I stand for - I support farming and primary industry. I am focused on ensuring regional council sticks to its core business and that it operates within budgets. To counter the reckless spending in Council, we’ve reformed the Rates Control Team. We’re a group of concerned councillors who are driving change, and are dedicated to bringing your rates down. I respectfully ask for your vote, and to represent you in council once again.
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Regional candidates respond Undercover We asked the four Waikato Regional Council Waipā-King Country candidates 10 questions about why they should be elected. Today we run the responses from Garry Reymer and Liz Stolwyk. Stu Kneebone and Clyde Graf’s responses were not received in time for this week. Sitting councillor Graf told The News last week he had been dealing with family matters which had prevented him from attending a candidates’ meeting. Their other answers are online Good Local Media sites - cambridgenews. nz, teawamutunews.nz and kingcountrynews.co.nz Q: Waikato River and several lakes in Waipā-King Country – including Te Koo Utu and Ngā Roto – face water quality concerns. What would you like to see done about those issues? Garry Reymer – Te Koo Utu is an urban lake and I suspect most of the problems arise because it is stagnant. Also duck excrement has roughly six times the E coli of a cow and they add it directly to the water. Nga Roto is a peat lake, the water would never have been drinkable and the standard of drinkable is not realistic. Liz Stolwyk – I would like to see stronger action to improve water quality in the Waikato River and our local lakes. Planting more native trees and supporting community clean-up projects will make a real difference. Working together, we can restore these waterways and protect them for our future generations to enjoy. Q: The regional council is responsible for providing and improving public transport services and investing in
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long-term planning. Can the regional council be doing this better and if so, who should pay for it, ratepayers, users or partnerships? Garry Reymer – Our public transport operates on an outdated model. It is time we looked at users as customers rather than users of a service. Yes the council has a role to subsidise this but it should be less than 50 per cent. We can look to other industries involved with collection and distribution to see how we can improve service and patronage. Liz Stolwyk – Public transport helps cut traffic and parking problems. Waikato Regional Council should create stronger links between towns, schools, tertiary hubs, and the city, while also improving buses within our bigger towns. Funding must be shared fairly so towns and the city both benefit, keeping services affordable, easy to use, and reliable. Q: Organisations like Waikato Chamber of Commerce are calling for
widespread local body amalgamation. Do you support that call and if so, what Waikato local authorities would you want to amalgamate with? Garry Reymer – Yes I support amalgamation. I am not set on the final shape that this would take, but I think a maximum of three would be sensible. That would be around the catchments of east and west of the Waikato River, and the Hamilton and Cambridge communities in the third grouping. Liz Stolwyk - Absolutely. After 12 years on Waipā District Council and deputy-chair of Future Proof, I’ve seen too much duplication and siloed work. Amalgamating departments and councils would reduce costs and improve services. The Waipā/King Country ward alone has three councils, three mayors, and dozens of councillors—this overrepresentation is unsustainable and inefficient.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
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Spring and savagery By Richard Steele
New owners Scott Taylor and Rose de Hann with founders Dan and Chris.
Changing hands – but not the bags The recent change of ownership at Danzbagz in Ōtorohanga doesn’t mean the community will be seeing less of its well-known founders, Dan and Chris. And it certainly doesn’t mean the quality or range of products will be any less. New owners Scott Taylor and Rose de Haan took over the reins on August 1 and are working closely with Dan, who will continue sewing for the business. “Nothing is going to change in terms of the great range and quality of bags that have been produced over the years,” Scott says. “We will be keeping the wide selection of bags — from schoolbags, duffels and dive bags, to backpacks and customised bags, right through to hay bags, saddle bags, work bags, and everything else Danzbagz has been known for,” Rose says. The couple say the main difference going forward will be an expanded online presence, allowing Danzbagz to serve customers
nationwide, along with a stronger focus on custom designs. This includes specialised products made from canvas and PVC for specific uses and organisations, such as the Department of Conservation. Scott and Rose are both proud Ōtorohanga residents who love their community and want to remain strong contributors to it. “We wanted to diversify into something that fits who we are and aligns with our interests — Danzbagz is a perfect match,” Rose says. Many locals will also know Scott from the jiujitsu academy he runs in town. “It’s a great community, and we want to continue being part of it. The shop will stay in the same place, open Monday to Saturday, with the same friendly service,” Scott says. Dan will continue sewing and passing on his knowledge of patterns and machines, ensuring Danzbagz remains the go-to name in the Waikato for quality, locally made bags.
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I’ve been enjoying reading Roland and Betty Clark’s biography, he was well known as the columnist Nor Wester for a generation of readers. l still remember some of the insightful observations I read 30 years ago, and I got to thinking of longevity, and of what I should write about myself. I’d never compare my own observations, with anybody else’s, but I have a small problem. And that is this, while I’d love to write a column about what’s happening about me, and our very rural property, going into spring, my mind is consumed by what’s happening all around the world, events that put what’s happening in our small circle of life into insignificance. One of my spring highlights is seeing the poplars burst forth, the new leaves develop, on some of the hundreds we’ve planted over the last 30 years. Even though autumn shades get the rave reviews, they always seem to me as the colours of dying, of a season that’s gone, while the spring shoots show the prospect of new growth, warmer weather around the corner, of a brighter future, after the usual long winter. Similarly, our 30 odd magnolias are doing their best to show why we love them so much, with an array of variety of colour that will keep us amused for a month. And that’s all before their leaves form and they flower again with the joy of spring. I’ve just about given up watching the
bloody news, something of an evening tradition for most of our lives, because of all the rotten stuff that’s happening everywhere. Never mind that we appear to hate every political person, most of whom are trying their best. We seem to elect them and to straight away start polling against them, rather than give them a fair go. We are shown the devastation that is the civil war in the Sudan. The Israelis seem to be hell bent on blowing the Palestinian nationals to bits in another war I don’t understand. The mad Russians are doing their level best to take over Ukraine, looking like a big bully after his neighbours riches, all the while blaming the other innocent party for its instigation. And on and on... Which all makes what’s happening to me down on the farm, all seem quite minor in the great scheme of things. But I’m very lucky. As this is where I want to be, and spring holds a promise of good things to look forward to at a time when so many of those poor buggers all around the world seem to have nothing ahead of them at all. Ah well, back to filling potholes in the drive, now the latest spring shower has passed.
ON SHAKY GROUND
Humanity after a tsunami By Janine Krippner
One of the best parts of my work with GeoTenerife in the Canary Islands is working with students. One who stood out immediately was Leah Gomm from the United Kingdom. Her bubbly personality made an impression right away, and it didn’t take long for me to learn of her passion for tsunamis, particularly the catastrophic 2004 Boxing Day event. Earlier this year, Leah visited Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka, and spoke to locals about their experiences, firing up her enthusiasm for helping people. This was the area where the tsunami collided with the ‘Queen of the Sea’ train, claiming more than 1000 lives. While we name it the ‘Boxing Day Tsunami’, the Buddhist community were preparing to celebrate ‘Poya (full moon) Day’, a national holiday. Children are commonly sent to inland temples. That resulted in many lives being saved that day; however, many were also orphaned. While they were practicing their religion in the morning, the waves were sweeping away their homes and families. Leah shared her story of meeting a tuk-tuk driver who had tragically lost his grandparents, mother, little sister, and his home. He took Leah to significant sites, including an 18.5-meter-high Buddha statue that marks the height of one of the tsunami waves. Leah reflected, “You’re an ant in comparison to the height of these waves.” After the emotional journey, Leah attempted to tip the tuk-tuk driver, but he refused, saying, “We want humanity, not money.” He expressed his hope for people to unite and learn about nature’s overwhelming forces. One woman shared the thought: “Tsunami waves don’t discriminate. It should be
people with people”. She was devastated that they had gone through this horror, and people are still at war around the world. That “Mother Nature should be the only one to determine our fate, not humans.” Leah visited a memorial museum in what was the devastation zone. Leah passed by shipwrecks in the area, standing as a grim reminder. The museum, run by a local man who was swept nearly 900 meters inland during the tsunami, holds a powerful history. The owner shared that 99 per cent of the population died that day. Each of the locals conveyed a unified message: their desire to see the human race come together. While early warning systems are now in place, Leah learned that many of them are not functioning. This is one of the heartbreaking realities of disasters: tough lessons are learned, then forgotten. Important changes need to stay active and ready to save lives when the next disaster strikes. Leah’s biggest takeaway was clear: “The discussion needs to keep happening, or we will relive the same disasters through history.” For Leah, the experience was dark and deeply impactful. It’s clearly shaped her view of the world and her future career path. This life-changing experience will stay with her, and it’s easy to see why. Please, if you ever see strange ocean behaviour, like a sudden rise in fall in sea level, or if you hear loud or unusual sounds from the sea, evacuate. If an earthquake near the coast is Long or Strong, Get Gone.
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It’s a task for talking tūī
By Chris Gardner
A barking tūī could soon be asking Ōtorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park visitors for a donation. Pleakley, joined the team from a Department of Conservation facility last August after being hand reared, is a talker. “We could put a donation box out there and he could ask people to give donations as they walk past,” said the attraction’s new operations manager Julian Phillips. “I think it would be a gold mine. It would be one of the
most beneficial things for our organisation.” The kiwi house received a $2 million loan from Ōtorohanga District Council in 2020 to help fund an $8 million redevelopment. Phillips was appointed to the role, 2IC to manager Richard Spittle, last Monday after joining the organisation six years ago. Pleakley is one of three tūī in the park and keepers discovered he could talk when he responded to barking dogs. “He said, ‘shut up’ and broke into a bark,” Philips said. “Later, he mimicked wildlife
Pleakley the talking tūī at Ōtorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park.
Ōtorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park operations manager Julian Phillips with Pleakley. Photo: Chris Gardner
manager Mat Ronaldson and said ‘good boy’. “The bird’s a real character. “He does not speak to staff as much as he does to guests. He sees it as a great way to bring people to his cage and get them talking.” Talking tūī are uncommon but not unheard of and can learn up to 150 phrases, Phillips said. Aside from talking to a tūī, Phillips is exploring fighting avian flu with lasers by trialling a laserbased deterrent system to scare 50,000 starlings a night away from
the native bird park. The attraction previously employed students with plywood clackers to scare the starlings away at dusk, he said, but this method had become less effective as the starlings have become used to the noise. “We have got to keep precautions in place, and we are working with the Ministry for Primary Industries,” he said. Laser technology has been used to scare birds in The Netherlands for years, and New Zealand
growers are beginning to adopt it. Phillips is mindful that lasers can travel up to 700 metres so would have to be contained within the park so as not to disturb the parks birds or their neighbours. The organisation is seeking permission from the Civil Aviation Authority for the trial. He is also investigating grapeseed extract which, he understands, repel some birds. Phillips is hoping for a busy summer, after the attraction featured in a national campaign.
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Walkies to a new home...
The group at Cambridge’s Great Global Greyhound Walk 2024.
By Jesse Wood
Waikato greyhound lovers and their pets will take to Cambridge Raceway later this month for the Great Global Greyhound Walk. Organised by Jenny Bartlett and the Shoebox Appeal, this marks the third time Cambridge has hosted a segment of the international movement and this year’s event will also serve as an adoption information day. Rehoming greyhounds has taken on new urgency following Racing minister Winston Peters’ announcement of a greyhound racing ban from July 31 next year. A government-appointed Ministerial Advisory Committee will oversee the
wind-down of the industry and support the transition of greyhounds into pet homes in the months ahead. Seven hundred greyhounds have been rehomed in the last year across New Zealand. Homes will be sought for an estimated 2900 greyhounds currently racing at six tracks, including Cambridges. The annual event started in the United Kingdom in 2010 and went global in 2014. “Last year worldwide they had 511 walks in 42 countries and more than 13,000 dogs involved,” Bartlett said. “It happens on the same day throughout the world. That’s what makes it the biggest walk worldwide. “The idea was to celebrate greyhounds, lurchers and
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other sighthounds, to show people what great pets they are. “New owners and owners can come along with retired greyhounds, be part of it and be counted for a great global event It’s a fun filled day and people can buy things for their dogs.” Sighthounds include greyhounds, lurchers, deerhounds, salukis, Afghan hounds, Italian greyhounds, Ibizan hounds, podencos, galeos, whippets, borzoi, Wolfhounds and sloughi. The Cambridge walk last year involved more than 60 sighthounds and was the second largest in New Zealand behind Christchurch and 36th in the world. Rehoming agency May Hounds Charitable Trust
representatives will be there to address potential owners. The trust is funded by Greyhound Racing New Zealand. Dogs cannot be taken away on the day as pre approval is needed and home checks completed. “We want to make sure they go into the right homes. It’s got to be right for the dog. It’s got to be right for the family.” Great Mates kennels will also be onsite to discuss rehoming. “When a dog is retired, they go into the Great Mates’ kennels. After assessment for temperament and health they then go to a rehoming agency such as May Hounds. These dogs are retired, not rescued,” Bartlett said.
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.Backing the great outdoors By Steph Bell-Jenkins
Two Waipā school leaders are urging people to make their voices heard on a Government plan to remover outdoor education from the senior subject list. The proposal abolishes NCEA and replaces it with a Foundational Award at year 11, a New Zealand Certificate of Education at year 12, and a New Zealand Advanced Certificate of Education at year 13. Outdoor education would exist as a vocational subject. An industry skills board would develop its curriculum and resources, and it would no longer be a subject students could take to gain university entrance. The call for people to respond comes days ahead of the submission closing date – Monday (September 15). Bernard Oliver, head of Te Awamutu College’s outdoor education department, called the plan “deeply disappointing”. “From the outside, it’s easy to see outdoor education as students having fun outside of school – but those of us working closely with it know it is far more than that,” he said. “The learning is authentic, experiential, and often intangible. Attributes like selfmanagement, problem-solving, perseverance, and emotional intelligence don’t always fit neatly into assessment rubrics, but they are fundamental to success in life. “The fact that these qualities are difficult to quantify does not make them less important.” Cambridge High School principal Greg Thornton is also urging people to have their say on the proposal. “I really encourage parents and kids to use their voice, because I know that outdoor education means a lot to our students and
Year 13 Te Awamutu College students make kono (flax baskets) on a bush survival trip. Photo Bernard Oliver
we have some very passionate families about that subject and about the ability for our students to learn the range of skills – leadership, as well as technical skills in the outdoors. “Perhaps the substitution, or what they design in a vocational pathway actually provides really well for secondary school students – I don’t know yet.” Thornton said outdoor education was so
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Gardening F O R B LO O M I N G BEAUTIES AND P L A N T S T H AT THRIVE
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In the garden this week Creating a Pollinator Banquet Now that the garden is tidied up, it’s time to think about planting for life. Spring is when pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and native birds are most active, and the choices you make now will support them all season long. Bright Blooms for Bees Bees love simple, open flowers where they can easily reach the nectar. Try planting lavender, salvias, echinacea, or cosmos. Even a small patch in a raised bed or pot can make a difference. Welcoming the Birds NZ natives like kōwhai, flax, and cabbage trees are perfect for drawing in tūī, bellbirds, and kererū. Planting a mix of natives and exotics gives you year-round interest while feeding local wildlife. Butterfly-Friendly Choices Swan plants are a must if you want monarchs fluttering through your garden. Pair them with nectar-rich flowers like zinnias and marigolds to keep butterflies visiting once the caterpillars have eaten their fill. Herbs With a Purpose Herbs aren’t just for the kitchen—bees and beneficial insects adore the flowers of parsley, coriander, thyme, and basil. Let a few go to seed and you’ll be rewarded with happy pollinators and volunteer seedlings next season. Keep It Pesticide-Free When planting for pollinators, go gentle on sprays. Opt for natural solutions like neem oil or a strong blast of water to manage pests. The more life you encourage in your garden, the more nature will balance itself. Planting with pollinators in mind not only helps our environment, but also gives you healthier fruit, better harvests, and a garden alive with colour and movement.
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Every year around 50 percent of motorcycle riders deregister and put their bikes away over the winter months, then bring them back out in spring. As the weather gets warmer and drier, there is a noticeable increase in motorbike riders back on our roads and that is reflected in ACC data on motorcycle crashes, injury claims and fatalities. In 2017, Motorcycle Awareness Month (MAM) was launched when some of the riders at Ride Forever analysed the statistics and the need for greater awareness of safety. They outlined that many riders hurt themselves when they ride their bike for the first time, after a long winter break. The September MAM is run by ACC, the Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council (MSAC), and Waka Kotahi. ACC injury prevention leader James Whitaker says spring is the perfect time to be thinking about riding your motorbike safely. “As we come into September, it’s a great time of year and we want motorbike riders to celebrate their love of riding and get back on the open road,” he says. “As you get back on the bike, make sure you’re ready to get the most out of your time on your bike.” In 2024, ACC accepted 4739 motorbikerelated injuries at a cost of $150 million to help people recover. This was the highest number of injuries and the highest cost in five years. The active claims cost was $109 million in 2020. Ministry of Transport data shows there were 292 deaths on our roads in 2024, and 53 of these fatalities were people who were on motorcycles. To August19 there have been 196 fatalities on our roads, and 26 of them on motorbikes. In 2024, Auckland (1145 claims) was the leading region for motorbike-related accidents ahead of greater Waikato (657), Canterbury (654) and Bay of Plenty (334). The age group with the leading number of motorbike-related injury claims was 15-19-year-olds (680) ahead of the 20–24 age group (636). Males (3848) had more than four times the number of motorbike related claims compared to females (886) in 2024. Almost half of new claims for motorcycle related injuries in 2024 were soft-tissue injuries (2187) and the most injured parts of the body were the shoulders, knees and arms. Whitaker says motorbike riders and car
drivers are both responsible for reducing motorcycle fatalities and injuries. “We can all do a lot better” he says. Riders need to make sure their gear and bikes are in good condition before hitting the roads, while car drivers should keep an eye out for motorcyclists, particularly at intersections. Car drivers are at fault in 90 percent of crashes between cars and motorbikes at urban intersections, Ministry of Transport figures show. “We’ve all got to be more aware of the dangers at intersections,” Whitaker says. “When you’re sitting at an intersection – look again for motorcyclists, not just your gap. Check your blind spots too.” A phenomenon called saccadic masking makes it less likely that drivers will see motorcyclists on the road. The research shows when a person moves their eyes, they jump from Point A to Point B and don’t move smoothly like their brain leads them to believe. It’s the same process when a video camera records frames, each “jump” our eyes make (called a fixation) is a frame. “Our brain merges each fixation into what we think is a smooth picture, but the movements between fixations (called a saccade) are extremely blurred and aren’t helpful images for our brain to process, so it doesn’t,” says Whitaker. “While turning your head and looking at an intersection, each saccade acts as a blind spot. If a motorcyclist happens to fall in one of these saccades, you won’t see them. “The faster you move your head, the longer the saccade and the higher the risk of you not seeing motorcyclists or any other smaller road-user.” Whitaker encouraged all motorcyclists to complete a Ride Forever course. ACC data shows that riders who have completed a Ride Forever course are up to 50 percent less likely to lodge a motorcyclerelated accident claim than non-trained riders. To date, around 16,000 riders have completed at least one Rider Forever course. Taking at least one Ride Forever course reduced the incidence of having a crash by 27 percent and the associated claims cost by 45 percent. In other words, Ride Forever-trained riders crash less often, and the crashes they do have are, on average, less severe.
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Win for rural communities By Jon Rawlinson
A Waikato University medical school is expected to bolster the number of medical professionals in rural King Country. For almost a decade, the school has been touted as a treatment for lack of access to medical care in rural areas. It was given the green light by health minister Simeon Brown. Students will undertake clinical placements that will help embed graduates where they are needed TaranakiKing Country MP Barbara Kuriger said. “For such towns as Te Kūiti, Ōtorohanga, and Piopio, this will mean more doctors who understand the needs of rural and farming communities. “It also opens doors for local students who want to serve where they’re from. This is an investment in the future of rural health in our region.” The school, based at the university’s Hamilton campus, will prioritise clinical placements in rural communities. Kuriger expects people in more remote regions have the most to gain. “If we didn’t have Dr
John Burton out there in Kāwhia, for example, people in that area really would be struggling,” she said. Long-serving GP Burton has expressed support for a new medical school for many years. Funding for the school was confirmed late last month. The government has allocated $82.85 million and the university, in partnership with ‘philanthropic investors,’ who will contribute more than $150 million. “I think it’s fantastic,” Kuriger told The News. “It’s been a long time since the suggestion was first made, and the benefits are not going to be immediate, but there’ll be great opportunities coming to Te Kūiti, Kāwhia and the surrounding districts.” While there are “no hard and fast guarantees” that graduates will remain in rural areas, their placements should increase the chances that they will stay or, at least, return, Kuriger said. “When someone’s spent three years in a community, hopefully some will have met a partner who lives locally, joined the local rugby club, or built other relationships giving them
An artist’s impression of the Division of Health Precinct, home to the Graduate School of Medicine at Waikato University.
more incentive to stay. “They may want to do an OE, for example, but often enough they’ll come home when it’s time to settle down.” The university will work with communities and primary healthcare providers to finalise where clinical placements will take place. Waikato University vice-
TALKING ECONOMICS
Bank goes ‘third world’ By Peter Nicholl
I have written two columns previously on stories about what is happening in New Zealand that I would expect to see in a third world country but not here. As someone who worked in the Reserve Bank for 22 years and was proud of the institution, I never expected to be able to add it to my list of our third-world stories. In fact, describing what has happened to the governance of the bank over the last few years as third-world is unfair to most thirdworld countries. The governance saga came to a dramatic point in March when the governor, Adrian Orr, suddenly resigned. It hit the headlines again recently when the chairman of the bank’s board, Neil Quigley, also resigned suddenly. But the problems had started building up some years earlier. During the period that Adrian Orr was governor staff numbers rose from 250 to 650. In the early stages, the growth of the public sector was being actively encouraged by the then-Government. But with the change of Government in 2023, the public sector began to get downsized. Somehow the reserve bank didn’t hear that message - or didn’t think it applied to them and continued add staff. This is the organisation which had been raising interest rates in order to constrain expenditure and bring inflation back within its target range. The spending spree has been largely blamed on Adrian Orr and his empirebuilding. But the governance question that needs to be asked is where was the board? Did they
agree or were they steamrolled? The bank isn’t part of the annual budget cycle. It negotiates a funding agreement with the government every five years. The latest five-yearly negotiations took place early this year. Like Oliver Twist, the bank asked for more – about $ 200 million more. But unlike Oliver Twist, the bank had not been hungry. It was in fact over-weight. The Treasury objected to the request for more and Orr resigned. The chairman said then that the departure had nothing to do with the funding negotiations. It has now become clear that it was caused by the arguments over funding and the first arguments were within the bank. Orr and the board had different views. Despite this, the proposal the bank first put to the government was Orr’s view – a request for $200 million more and a further 100 staff. When that was rejected and Orr resigned, I was surprised by how quickly the bank’s board came up with a lower request. But it has since been revealed that this was the number the board thought was appropriate in the first place. The fact they initially went along with the request for more reflects very poorly on them. The next few months will reveal who will be the next governor and the next board chairman. They will come into an organisation with its reputation in tatters. It is another example of the old adage that good reputations take a long time to gain but can be lost very quickly.
chancellor Professor Neil Quigley said the country’s third medical school would complement training already provided at the universities of Auckland and Otago. “We will be offering a programme that selects and trains doctors in a fundamentally different way. It will be designed to produce more graduates who choose to become
GPs and who want to work in regional and rural communities.” As the school will run a graduate-entry medical programme, students will first need to obtain a bachelor’s degree. Simeon Brown said it was an innovative model that supports focus on strengthening primary care. “It also builds on the
University’s recent additions of nursing, pharmacy, and midwifery programmes, demonstrating a strong and growing commitment to developing New Zealand’s health workforce.” Construction of new facilities will begin later this year and the school is set to open in 2028. The first graduates will join the workforce in 2032.
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Rally title in Palmer’s hands By Jon Rawlinso
Waitomo’s roads should prove decisive as this year’s North Island rally series closes in on its final destination. All going well, Taumarunui’s Quentin Palmer will wrap up the series at Rally Waitomo on September 21 with a round to spare. “I’m going in with the same attitude as I’ve had so far – to finish and collect as many points as I can,” he told the News. “I’m reasonably confident but I won’t take anything for granted.” Having three podium placings under his seatbelt, the Waimiha-based driver could secure the series even if he fails to finish. “I can still win, even if I don’t finish, as long as I then finish the last round, Rally Bay of Plenty,” said Palmer. “I think we’ll be on the same road as the year before last, but as we get no notes, we’ll just have to take it as it comes.” Ordinarily, a good co-driver is worth their weight – literally. However, Waitomo is a clubman’s round. Consequently, Palmer and his co-driver, Michael Goudie, will be driving blind, event organiser and veteran driver Charlie Evans said. “It’s called a clubman’s rally because it’s intended to introduce new drivers and codrivers to the sport so they can get the feel of how a rally operates,” said Evans. “We’re not allowed any pace notes, so we have to drive the road as we see it.” Although familiarity with the area will give the likes of Palmer and Evans an inside track, home ground advantage can backfire too. “I plotted the course a couple of years ago but I avoid doing any recon, just to make it fair,” Evans said. “Knowing the lay of the land helps, but a little knowledge can be worse than none – you might be more careful, thinking that there’s a shit of a corner coming up when there’s not. It can be better just to find the corners and deal with them when you do.” Running east of Piopio, the Waitomo course is no sprint but it won’t require a
Quentin Palmer, on course to a series win at Rally Coromandel 2025.
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marathon effort either. “Because the route flows nicely – it’s not too tight and winding – drivers will be clocking some fairly good speeds,” said Evans. Four-wheel drives will dominate, but there’s fun to be had across the classes. “Two-wheel drives aren’t as fast as the four-wheel drives because exit speed out
of corners is slower. Having said that, my Mazda is quite light, so it can be more nimble and a little bit quicker on open roads.” Despite being a defending champion in his two-wheel-drive class, Evans will be playing for pride. “I’m out of the running this year because I elected not to do two of the rounds and I
didn’t finish one due to a mechanical issue, but I’ll still be giving it a good go.” Three rounds down and Palmer is, almost, a dead cert to win the series, Evans said. “Quentin’s now leading by a long way – he won the first two rounds and he was second in the third, so he just has to maintain. If he does all right in Waitomo, he has it won.”
Shearing Circuit begins. Beginning with the New Zealand Merino Shearing Championships at the Alexandra A&P Show (October 3–4), the circuit will
involve some of the best shearers in the business. “I will be at the Alex’ show for the start of our national circuit,” Te Kūiti shearer Jack Fagan told The News. “Points are taken from the heats for the national circuit, so qualifying for the top 12 at the Golden Shears in March is the goal. Last year Fagan finished second at the New Zealand Merino Shears, progressing to qualify second overall for the circuit final at the Golden Shears in Masterton. “The national circuit is the competition I want to win, to be the best multi-breed shearer is a massive title.” Although it’s too early to tell who will make the grade, Golden Shears’ 2025 Open winner Toa Henderson (Northland), circuit winner Paerata Abraham (Masterton), Open Speed Shear champ Chris Dickson (Masterton) and woolhandler Joel Henare (Gisborne) could all make their presence felt. The King Country should be well represented in Masterton if the likes of woolhandlers, Keryn Herbert (Te Kūiti) and Kelly Barrett (Kāwhia) and such shearers as Jack Fagan again rise to the occasion. While the field is wide open, at least one rising star from King Country should shine on the circuit. “I don’t think there are any clear favourites at the moment – anyone in the top 12 who
puts in a strong performance has a great chance,” Fagan said. “Clay Harris (Piopio) is up and coming, though. He’ll do well if he sticks with it at the shows.” Fagan has had little downtime since the Golden Shears and the NZ Shears in Te Kūiti earlier this year. Along with Wairarapa’s David Buick, Fagan secured a clean sweep of a threematch series against a Welsh pair in New Zealand in March, before heading to Europe for a six-match tour, including three tests against Wales. The Welsh pair won the series 2-1 against Fagan and Toa Henderson. However, the Kiwis claimed three from six tests overall and numerous individual wins, including Open finals and speed shear titles, along the way. “Every time I competed in Europe, I gave it my best shot,” Fagan said. “I’ve been proud to wear the black singlet and I don’t take the job lightly – it’s an honour. We did well in Europe, but there’s still more to come.” Welsh pair Llyr Jones and Gwion Lloyd Evans will compete against New Zealand early next year. “They definitely are a tough team and I’m looking forward to the challenge,” Fagan said. “I wouldn’t talk about our chances, but we will make sure we put in a strong performance.”
Here we go shearing again By Jon Rawlinson
The clippers are being sharpened and the gloves will be off as the 2025–26 National
Jack Fagan at this year’s Golden Shears.
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5404 Kawhia Road, Kawhia This 1980’s elevated home is set over two levels. The lower level has a large rumpus room, two joining bedrooms and a bathroom with toilet and the upper level has a further two bedrooms, a large bathroom, separate toilet, laundry, and open plan living which opens onto decking with fantastic harbour views. With both a heat pump and a closed fire there are options for keeping warm on those cooler days. Lots of shedding provides great storage. There are two large paddocks for the animals plus the section around
the house with gardens and a range of fruit trees. This is all set on 1.04ha (more or less) and is just a short drive into Kawhia where you can access all the day-to-day essentials, including a doctor, school, restaurant and takeaways. Kawhia is a popular fishing spot on the west coast, with Hamilton, Otorohanga and Te Awamutu approximately a one hour drive away.
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Fully insulated, three bedroom home, stained glass windows, ceiling roses, high ceilings, native timber flooring, two toilets. Subject to title. Ph Lorraine.
Attractive and expansive four bedroom, two bathroom brick home with triple garaging. Designed for entertaining and enjoying the good life. Ph Lorraine.
Set on a 868sqm (approx) section, this property presents an excellent opportunity for first home buyers, investors or anyone seeking a project. Ph Sam.
Low maintenance three bedroom home, master with walk in robe. Concrete pad with an 8x8 shed. Walking distance to town and schools. Phone Buzz.
For Sale $498,000
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This four bedroom family home boasts a spacious lounge, two toilets, a spacious decking area and single garage with additional third toilet. Phone Buzz.
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2.8ha (approx) lifestyle block with mountain views, a three bay implement shed and adjoining cattle yards are in place. Town water, sewage and power at the boundary with minimal limitations. Ph John R or Sam.
This generous 1876sqm ( approx ) block offers rural views that surround the property. Power, water, and telecommunications at the gate and no covenants. Phone John Pinny.
This spacious, four bedroom home sits on a generous 2331sqm (approx) lifestyle section and offers a spa pool, double garage and a garden shed. Phone John P. For Sale $940,000
Sited on a hill, this FREEHOLD property has amazing harbour views, three bedrooms, open plan living with decking to enjoy the view. Plenty of space outside and sheds galore. Phone Julie.
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This 1212sqm (approx) freehold section, with a three bedroom home, is in a very tranquil setting. Stroll from the deck into the water. Much more to this. Ph Julie.
This 700sqm (approx) section in Aotea Estate borders farm land and has harbour and ocean views that will only improve when the pines are cleared. Covenants apply. Phone Julie.
A stunning lifestyle property boasting four bedrooms, kitchen/dining with harbour and ocean views, family room, rumpus, sleepout and workshop. Ph John Pinny.
A tidy two bedroom coastal getaway offering a warm, light filled interior with practical open plan living, tidy kitchen and cosy lounge with ample space for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or expansion. Ph John P.
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A lifestyle property inspired by the natural beauty of its native bush surrounds, offering panoramic rural and bush views. Two dwellings are included, giving options for extended family, guest accommodation, or a potential rental income stream. The separate cottage also works well as a base for a home business, providing natural separation between work and family life. The 4 hectares of land provide space to explore and graze stock, with native bush pockets and fenced into six paddocks for ease of stock movement.
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This brick home enjoys plenty of sun and has 3-4 bedrooms, plus another room suitable for an office. An ideal home if you are needing extra space for family and are struggling to find an affordable four bedroom home. The kitchen and bathroom have been modernised, and the home enjoys elevation and privacy. The family and pet friendly rear section offers a good play space for kids, and the pool is guaranteed to be well used this summer. Don’t let this be the one that gets away!
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A brand-new unit in a top-notch location with the benefit of a street frontage so you get to watch the world go by and enjoy plenty of sunshine and outdoor space. Designed and built with retirees in mind although equally appealing and practical for professionals looking for an easy or no-maintenance option. This duplex unit had been built to fill the high demand for quality two-bedroom homes on flat compact sections near town. Open plan living, heat pump, second toilet, internal access carpeted garage. Unit B has now sold.
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Ōtorohanga 6, 8 & 12 Craig Lane: 1836sqm, 2282sqm & 5571sqm, Flat building platform and handy to town: $250,000 - $299,000 576C Mangawhero Rd: 1-hectare, flat, own entrance, rural water scheme available, 10 minutes to town: $385,000 627 Waitomo Valley Rd: 8105sqm, sheltered lifestyle section, midway Waitomo & Otorohanga: $320,000 28 & 48 Cannon Road: 5500sqm & 5054sqm, realistic & workable building covenants: Price Reduced $328,000 & $338,000 SHWY 31, Kawhia Road: 3.4 ha with multiple land uses. Handy to town and prominent highway location: $550,000 95 Mountain View Road: 2.85 ha (just over 7 acres) with town boundary location, good building site, 3 bay imp shed: $499,000 481 Honikiwi Road: 24 ha, well balanced cattle grazing contour and a good area of mowing pasture: $839,000 + GST 682 Puketawai Road: 1.27 ha, great views with no building covenants: $350,000 538 Puketawai Road: 21.3 ha (52 acres) of well subdivided and fertile pasture. No build covenants: $875,000 + GST Te Awamutu 644A & 644B Bayley Rd: 5303 sqm and 5506 sqm, flat to gentle rolling with no building covenants: By Negotiation 282 Lethbridge Road: 5004 sqm, country life just minutes to the popular Korakonui School: $369,000 1/350 Otorohanga Road: 2.6 ha, mainly flat. Less than 10 kms to Te Awamutu. No Building covenants: $610,000 Pekanui Road: 1.6 ha, only 4.2 kms to the Pekanui School. 360 degree views and no build covenants: $420,000 1252 & 1254 Pokuru Rd: 5047 sqm & 5132 sqm, realistic building covenants, North facing, views of Mt Pirongia: $369,000 each 1302 & 1304 Pokuru Rd: 5658 sqm & 7348 sqm, Great views, good contour and prime location: $425,000 & $429,000 Pirongia 1375 McClure Street: 2051 sqm, relocatable or tiny homes welcome here. Impressive Mountain Views: $449,000 Te Kūiti 578 Oparure Road: No building covenants and gorgeous views. Elevated and ideal for a tiny home: $299,000 Kinohaku Brown Road: 46.25 ha (117 acres), Water & Mountain views, No covenants, 10 mins to the Te Waitere Boat Club: By Neg
MAKING A PROPERTY MOVE? CHECK OUT OUR OPEN HOMES! SATURDAY 13 SEPT TE KŪITI 12.30pm - 1.00pm 7 George Street $440,000
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1.00pm - 1.30pm 3A William Street $675,000
12.00pm - 12.30pm 4 Elizabeth Street $485,000
1.00pm - 1.30pm 3C William Street $450,000
Merry Christmas! 12.00pm - 12.30pm 442 Elizabeth Avenue By Negotiation
12.00pm - 12.30pm 76 Rolleston St, Kihikihi Auction 03/10/25
SUNDAY 14 SEPT OHAUPO
1.00pm - 1.30pm 38A Whitaker St, Kihikihi $590,000
12.30pm - 1.00pm 5 Selwyn Cres, Ohaupo $679,000
1.30pm - 2.00pm 291 Pakura Street $679,000
2.00pm - 2.30pm 1/90 McFall Road Auction 08/10/25
12.30pm - 1.00pm 1221 Racecourse Road $759,000
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1.45pm - 2.15pm 35 Main North Road $575,000 2.30pm - 3.00pm 85 Te Raumauku Road Deadline 08/10/25
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Awakino 1535 Taumatamaire Road
Te Kuiti 29 Craig Terrace
Price Reduced
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Fixer-upper on Craig Terrace
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This property is being sold as is, where is with no vendor warranties. Here's your chance to secure a 1947 weatherboard home on a freehold corner section in a handy location. With schools, shops and public transportation just minutes away, this vacant property offers convenience and potential in equal measure. Positioned on a 631 m2 sloping section, the 90 m2 home features three bedrooms, a single bathroom, and a separate laundry for added practicality. The kitchen and dining are combined, offering a simple and functional layout, while air conditioning and a heat pump help keep things comfortable year-round.
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Mary Tapu M 027 474 9869
Te Kuiti 8 Taruna Place
Te Kuiti 7 Blackman Street
Room for everyone on Taruna Place!
Blackman Street bliss
Welcome to this spacious 240 m2 family home, set on a 727 m2 freehold section. Built in 1984, this well-maintained property is spread across two levels, offering plenty of room for comfortable living. Inside, you'll find four bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a thoughtful layout that balances open-plan living and separate spaces.
Tucked away on a 668 m2 freehold section, this tidy 1980-built, 120 m2 home offers easy living with a practical layout and lowmaintenance comfort. Step inside to a welcoming lounge with an open-plan dining area, complemented by carpet throughout for a warm, homely feel. The kitchen is positioned for everyday convenience, while a separate laundry adds that extra functionality.
Sky-high living, views & private airstrip access Set on 29 hectares of flat to gently rolling countryside, this unique Tender closes 4.00pm, Thu 9th Oct, 2025 (unless sold prior), Property lifestyle property offers the ultimate blend of aviation Brokers, 138 Arawata Street, Te convenience and rural charm. At the heart of the property sits a Awamutu comfortable three bedroom home, perfectly positioned to soak in View Sat 13 Sep 11.00 - 12.00pm breathtaking panoramic views - stretching from majestic Mount Web pb.co.nz/TWR205202 Egmont to the snow-capped peak of Ruapehu, all the way to the distant sparkle of the sea. For aviation enthusiasts, the private Doug Wakelin airstrip and fertilizer bin are a standout feature - ideal for those M 027 321 1343 who want to fly in and out with ease, whether for business or pleasure. Paul Wheeler M 027 336 6158
Mary Tapu M 027 474 9869
For Sale $585,000 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/TEU209996 4
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Te Kuiti 67 Te Kuiti Road
Benneydale 14 Ellis Road
Te Kuiti 47 Te Kumi Road
Piopio 9 Kuku Street
A smart buy in a handy spot
Easy living on Ellis
Turn the key to Te Kumi
Kuku Street charm with rural views
This 1958 classic sits on a level, freehold 625 m2 section and offers easy everyday living. The 100 m2 floor plan features three bedrooms and one bathroom, with a practical layout that keeps daily life flowing. The kitchen and dining are combined, while a separate lounge provides a cosy retreat to relax or entertain. Comfort is covered year-round with a heat pump and town-supplied water.
Set on a 809 m2 flat, freehold section, this character-filled 1940s home offers comfort, practicality, and the convenience of being close to the local school and shops. Step inside the 85 m2 residence and discover three bedrooms, a warm and welcoming open-plan layout combining the kitchen, dining, and lounge area - perfect for modern living.
This solid 1920s home presents a fantastic opportunity - whether you're after a smart investment or taking your first step onto the property ladder. The 85 m2 home offers three bedrooms, a combined bath, shower, and toilet, plus a separate laundry for added convenience. A firebox keeps things cosy during the cooler months, while town water supply and electric hot water ensure practicality.
Welcome to 9 Kuku Street - a solid 120 m2, three-bedroom brick home built in 1963, offering timeless appeal and a tranquil setting. Set on an expansive 820 m2 flat section, this well-maintained property combines classic features with practical living in a quiet culde-sac. Elevated and north-facing, the home enjoys an abundance of natural light and sunshine throughout the day.
For Sale $375,000 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/TEU204715 3
Mary Tapu M 027 474 9869
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Homely on Hill Street
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For Sale $420,000 Set on a 895 m2 freehold section, this 116 m2 home offers a solid opportunity for View By appointment those seeking comfort, convenience, and long-term potential. Built in 1959 and constructed with enduring brick cladding, colorsteel roofing, and timber joinery, this Web pb.co.nz/TEU208547 property blends classic charm with functional living. Inside, the home features three bedrooms and a tidy central bathroom. A separate laundry adds everyday convenience, while the inclusion of disabled access ensures added accessibility for all. Step outside to a sun-soaked attached deck while the double garage provides secure storage and parking. Water is supplied via the mains. Mary Tapu M 027 474 9869 Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz
For Sale Buyers $340,000+ View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/TEU205914
Character home on Ellis Road Welcome to this character-filled three-bedroom home, nestled on a 1,530 m2 (more or less) freehold, level section. Set in a convenient location close to local primary school and shops, this property offers both space and practicality for families, first-home buyers, or savvy investors. Built in 1950, the 88 m2 dwelling features a traditional layout, including a separate kitchen, a functional bathroom, and a lounge warmed by a woodburner - perfect for the cooler months. With carpet throughout, the home also includes a covered front deck, providing a lovely spot to enjoy your morning coffee or watch the world go by.
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Mary Tapu M 027 474 9869
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL
OPEN HOME SOLD
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17 Edward Street, Te Kūiti
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6 Julian Street, Te Kūiti
OTOROHANGA 678A Mangaorongo Road Modern Lifestyle, Rural Heart Nestled on a generous 5,830m² section, careful attention to detail shapes every aspect of this warm and inviting property. The open-plan layout offers natural light and spacious living, extending out to the covered patio. Master bedroom, complete with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, three additional double bedrooms and a separate office provides plenty of room. Enjoy the welcoming, family friendly community with school bus service right at your gate. Whether you're upsizing, relocating or looking for a change, this thoughtfully designed property could be the dream home you've been searching for.
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By Chris Gardner
Lake Ngā Roto has retained its name in a new restoration plan, but discussions remain underway to change it to Wairoto. “Wairoto has been identified by Apakura Rūnanga Trust as the traditional name for the lake, with Ngā Roto the term being used for the many lakes that existed in the area,” the plan, adopted by Waipā District Council last week, said. “This name hasn’t been agreed yet with [iwi authority] Te Rūnanganui-o-Ngāti Hikairo. Actions to confirm and increase the usage of the correct name are important ways to accurately reflect the area’s history and restore the mana of Lake Ngā Roto.” The suggestion of a name change took Te Awamutu and Kihikihi Community Board member Sally Whitaker by surprise when it came before the board in April. “Whose idea was it to change the name? How did this come about? I don’t understand,” she said. XYST Ltd senior consultant Anna McElrea said the current name was incorrect, with Ngā meaning many and roto meaning lake. “The drive has come through working with iwi, and the traditional name that they use.” Waikato Regional Council’s website refers to the lake as Ngāroto/Wairoto, while Waipā District Council lists it as Ngā Roto, a style adopted by The News in 2022. The council, mana whenua and community are working together to restore the health of the lake, protect its cultural significance, and boost recreational opportunities at the 149-hectare reserve. The reserve is used by almost 52,000 people per year for freedom camping, walking, rowing, sailing and duck shooting. Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Hikairo representative Lees Seymour said, in a statement, mana whenua and the council had a strong, respectful relationship. “The review also enabled Ngāti Apakura and Ngāti Hikairo to come together to work on something that means a lot to us,” Seymour said. “Ngā Roto is a taonga rich in history, it’s where our tūpuna lived and throughout the process, it was clear the whole community values and supports looking after the lake. “It has been a great process to be a part of, and I think the outcome that we’ve got is fantastic.” The plan aims to restore the health and wellbeing of the peat lake’s freshwater and regenerate it as a thriving indigenous ecosystem. The plan will be implemented through existing operational budgets, Better Off Funding relating to water management, partnerships and volunteers, and Long-Term Plan funding.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
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Waitomo District Council Opening Hours for Tuesday 16 September 2025
Te Korapatu Marae, Te Kumi A31 A.G.M. 2025
The WDC Customer Services and Visitor Hub, Library and Admin Building will be closed on Tuesday 16 September 2025 until 11am.
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2025 Annual General Meeting
We will still be available by phone on 0800 932 4357.
Notice is hereby given that the 2025 Annual General Meeting of Ruapuha Uekaha Hapū Trust will be held on Saturday, 18 October 25, at Te Kauae Pā , 954 Mangarino Road, Hangatiki. Starting at 10am.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Agenda: 1. Karakia/Mihi 2. Apologies 3. Chairman’s Report 4. Financial Report 5. Election Results 6. Initiatives Report 7. Minutes of the Previous Meeting 8. General Business 9. Karakia Whakamutunga 10. Lunch 1.00pm
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In the event of a tangi at Te Kauae Pā, an alternative venue will be advertised on the Trust’s Facebook page and website www.ruht.co.nz.
Join ELEVATE Ōtorohanga as we host two Meet the Candidates Evenings. This is your opportunity to engage with and hear directly from our local and regional council candidates as they share their priorities, values, and what they plan to deliver for our community. These events, held in the lead-up to the upcoming election, will be facilitated by an independent MC/Facilitator.
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Monday 15th September, 6pm Ōtorohanga College, 2 Bledisloe Avenue, Ōtorohanga
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Friday 19th September, 6pm Te Rau Aroha Centre, 66 Waiwera Street, Kāwhia
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Otorohanga Collision & Repairs is a busy automotive panel and repair shop based in central Otorohanga. We are looking for an experienced Panel Beater to join our team on a 40 hour a week full time basis. Ideally this person will have 5 – 10 years of experience in the automotive industry. The successful applicant will be honest, reliable, have high work standards and be a team player. A competitive renumeration will be offered for the right person.
If this sounds like you, please send your CV to: info@otocollision.co.nz
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Of an application for On Licence Zolema Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Waitomo District Council, Te Kuiti for the renewal of an on licence in respect of the premises situated at 71-79 Rora St, Te Kūiti known as Stoked Eatery. The general nature of the business conducted (or to be conducted) under the licence is Restaurant. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is (or is intended to be) sold under the licence are Monday-Sunday inclusive, 9am-Midnight. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Waitomo District Licensing Committee, Waitomo District Council, Queen St, Te Kūiti. Any person who is entitled to object and wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Waitomo District Council, PO Box 404, Te Kūiti 3941. No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the first publication of this notice.
Venue: 102 Hangatiki East Road, Te Kuiti Date: Sunday 5 October 2025 Time: 10am–12.30pm AGENDA • Whakatau • Apologies • Confirmation of 2024 AGM Minutes. • Chairperson’s Report • Annual Financial Report • Trustees Reports • Election of New Trustees - 4 positions. • General Business • Mihi • Karakia Whakamutunga Note Facebook update in case of marae unavailability
TE RONGOROA FOREST & FARM TRUST NOTICE TO BENEFICIAL OWNERS INVITING NOMINATIONS for ELECTION of FIVE (5) TRUSTEES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Trustees retire by rotation and are eligible for re-election at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled to be held on Saturday, 22nd November 2025 at Te Rongoroa Papakāinga Marae, Bennett Road, Ōngarue. • Angela Pope • Morgan Rata • Michael Burgess Additionally, the Trust is seeking to fill the vacancy left by the passing of Trustee Raymond Wi while in office, as well as one further vacancy, resulting in a total of five (5) new Trustees to be elected. Kurawari Panere and Darron Reti will continue in office. Process Nominations for the five (5) trustee positions must be made on the official Nomination Form available from the Trust Administrators. Candidates are also required to submit a profile statement (photograph optional) with their nomination paper for inclusion with the voting papers, should an election be required. Completed Nomination Forms must be received either by email, post or delivered to the Trust Administrators, no later than 5pm, Friday, 3rd October 2025. No nominations will be accepted past this date. Please be aware that nominations will not be accepted on the day of the AGM. Candidate profiles and voting instructions (inclusive of voting dates) will be made available on the Te Rongoroa Forest & Farm Trust Facebook page, and emailed and posted to all beneficial owners who have either or both an email address or postal address on the owner database. Please contact the Trust Administrator (Aotahi Limited) if you need to update your contact details. If the number of nominations do not exceed the number of vacancies, those nominated, along with the current retiring Trustees who are standing for re-election, will be duly appointed without a vote. Post: Te Rongoroa Forest & Farm Trust Trustee Nomination c/- Aotahi Limited P O Box 340 Te Kūiti 3941 Email: heartlands@aotahi.com In person: Heartland Services 71 Rora Street Te Kūiti Telephone: 07 214 1080 Ngā mihi Aroha Bidois Returning Officer – Te Rongoroa Forest & Farm Trust
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