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i and welcome to August. Well, what a weekend! I thought I many. Hopefully in coming weeks, I’ll be able to share some of Hwas a bit of a clever clogs on Saturday when, after spending the progress with photos of what I’m sure, is going to turn this most of the day painting a new archway for my garden (can I beautiful house into someone’s forever home come auction day just add that painting two sides of trellis is not the picnic you – and with the cherry on the top being a big fat donation to a might think), I then repurposed an old low fence kind of thing by hospital complex we all take immense pride and ownership of. sawing it up to fit the new spot and tickling it up with a new coat Well with that said, I guess that’s about me for now so until next of paint. You know that feeling when you’ve finished something – time be good, be kind and be careful and I’ll see you round like a even like mowing the lawns or trimming a hedge, and you stand wrecking ball.  back and take a bit of personal glee? Well, I did that and, after planting a nice wee Star Jasmine (Love, love, LOVE the smell of these when they flower), “may” have popped out a few times just to check it still looked as cool as I thought it had the gazillion times before? On Sunday morning however, I realised that my “big” achievement kinda paled in significance to what can be achieved when you get a ton of burly rugby players, a dozen or more skilled tradies, and a couple with a plan to really boost the funds of Pohlen Foundation Trust all in the same place! NEW ONLINE MEDICAL You’ll remember a couple of weeks ago, reading about Ross SERVICES!! and Gilly Alexander who bought a house in town, only to realise soon after, that it wasn’t required. Rather than appease the FREEDOM TO MANAGE government with a fairly sizable bright line tax donation, they YOUR HEALTH AND decided to gift the profit to the Foundation. Being a charitable WELLBEING trust, this was completely within the rules and a fantastic way to help ensure major capital works planned for the complex become a step closer. Arriving to the Koromiko Place residence on Sunday morning, a sea of tradies vehicles, utes (heaven forbid… mostly petrol or diesel driven and certainly not draining the grid) and people power lined the cul-de-sac. There was certainly no mistaking which house on the street was about to undergo a massive makeover! Once inside, whoa! In just a few hours, bathrooms were removed, walls were stripped, ceilings were texture free, doors and hinges were removed, flooring was uplifted, curtains, tracks, fittings and fixtures came down – even the infamous brick arch of the eighties went back to the era of big hair and plastic earrings! Outside, it was more of the same. It was pretty cool seeing the garden shed securely attached to a hiab before it went up and ABOVE: Pohlen Foundation Trust fundraising manager, Gilly over the fence onto a waiting truck ready for delivery to its Alexander was absolutely delighted to have members of UMS, new home. The mood was high, the help was amazing and all in local tradesmen and volunteers offer their time on Sunday for the all, the first day of the major renovation was an epic effort by beginning of an exciting renovation project for Pohlen. PETE’S LOSS...YOUR GAIN! THUR FRI SAT SUN TUE WED Come grab a GREAT MEAT DEAL Today! FILM NAME 5 AUG 6 AUG 7 AUG 8 AUG 10 AUG 11 AUG

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49 Broadway, Matamata | M: 027 958 1297 | 07 888 1812 | E: [email protected] | COUNTIES REALTY LTD, Licensed Agent REAA 2008 NZTBA Waikato supporting long life for Lauren opular Matamata hospitality venue Good Merchant Stud then donated their $2,600. Kilmore farm had been gratitude and the biggest thank you for everyone’s kind Pplayed host to their usual crowd for happy hour last on the phone via Tommy Hazlett and after dropping donations,” stated NZTBA Secretary Scotty Buchanan. “I Wednesday evening and was also the location for the out of the bidding, also donated their bid of $800. The had heard about Lauren’s story through work colleagues popular NZTBA Waikato branch annual quiz night. other main auction item, a gelding operation donated a few months ago and was saddened by her experience The event was a huge success, raising funds of $7,500 by Matamata Veterinary Services, was won by Stephen with the public health system. It had hit a personal nerve. for local horsewoman, Lauren Russo, who was employed and Lynley Autridge for $800. Further raffle items It is an honour to be able to reach out to such a wonderful with the Valachi Downs pre-training and breaking were generously provided by New Zealand Bloodstock, community that we have in breeding and racing, and division when diagnosed with Stage 3B Melanoma. The Platinum Performance, SoHo Wine, Dunstan Horse Feeds be in a position to help. Being a part of an enthusiastic money raised will be donated through the dedicated Give and the NZTBA. “On behalf of the Waikato Branch of committee that are willing to take time out of their own A Little page, Long Life for Lauren. the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association I wish to give busy lives and organise events like the quiz night is “It was great that the industry came awesome! Lauren is an extremely humble together again for our annual quiz night young lady who was hesitant to take up for the Waikato Breeders’ Association” the offer to fundraise for her. She’s tough said Waikato branch President Dave Duley. and brave and we wish her all the best.” “It was good to see people get behind the The NZTBA thanks Scotty for his cause with the community putting their incredible organisation of the night to hands in their pockets to support Lauren.” ensure it ran smoothly. The winning As well as the quiz was a variety team, taking home the annual quiz shield, of raffles, prizes and auction items. was the Sunshine Sonnys. Thank you to Excitement mounted as a bidding war everyone who attended the evening, the developed between Cambridge Stud and NZTBA Waikato branch and the Good Ed Stapleton Bloodstock to claim the Te Merchant for hosting the function at Rapa Races sponsorship naming rights their amazing facility and providing great and raceday package. After being knocked entertainment throughout the night. down to Cambridge Stud for $2,600, the The link to Lauren’s give a little page package was offered to the under-bidder can be found at https://givealittle.co.nz/ Ed Stapleton Bloodstock, who came to cause/long-life-for-lauren the party with $2,500 and Cambridge  Madison Tims, NZTBA.

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4 SCENE 3 August, 2021 We’re rolling out COVID-19 vaccinations to Aotearoa New Zealand Everyone aged 60+ can book their vaccination now

New Zealanders aged 60+ can book now at BookMyVaccine.nz or call 0800 28 29 26. If you’re in one of our priority groups (Groups 1, 2 and 3) and haven’t been vaccinated, don’t worry, you can still make your booking. We’re rolling out Group 4 in age bands Everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand will be able to get the vaccine – it’s free and there’s enough vaccine for everyone. With more than 2.5 million people aged under 65, to make the process flow smoothly, we’re breaking it down by age bands. We’re starting with the oldest and working our way down to the youngest. Important dates 28 July Everyone 60+ Can book now 11 August Everyone 55+ Bookings open 60+ 55+ 45+ 35+ 16+ Bookings will open soon to the rest of Aotearoa in age bands, from oldest to youngest. Remember, once you’re eligible to be vaccinated, you can book at any time. There’s no cut off.

When it’s your time to book a vaccination Step 3: Get your vaccination We’ll send a reminder the day before each appointment. It’s very Step 1: Receiving an invitation important to get two doses of the vaccine – this will give you the When you’re eligible, you’ll receive a letter inviting you to book best protection. at BookMyVaccine.nz. We’ll follow up with an email and text.

Step 2: Make your booking Other ways to get vaccinated Once you’ve received your invitation, or when your age band is There are other ways to be vaccinated, including workplace open, go to BookMyVaccine.nz to book your appointments. vaccinations and other vaccination events around the country. In many remote rural communities, we will vaccinate all age groups If you’re unable to book online, you can ring the COVID Vaccination at the same time. Healthline on 0800 28 29 26 (8am to 8pm, 7 days). We’ll make the booking for you and answer any questions. Interpreters are available Many GPs are also providing COVID-19 vaccinations and are taking if you need them. bookings directly. To find out if your GP is offering this service, visit healthpoint.co.nz/covid-19-vaccination You can expect to have your first vaccination six to eight weeks after you make your booking. Depending on where and when you’d like to be vaccinated, you might find an appointment earlier. You’ll need to leave at least three weeks between your first and second doses.

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Proudly supported by: J Swap Contractors Ltd | Matamata Mitre 10 | L J Hooker Matamata | Comag Ltd Bringing the heart of the farm to town ringing the love of a great view, expansive outdoors and a relaxed retirement from the Bfarm to town was an extremely positive experience for our fourth couple taking part in the Pohlen Real Homes and Gardens Tour. Having spent their life farming on the outskirts of Matamata, the couple decided it was “time they went to town” so they would spend less time driving, be closer to family and enjoy their golden years. They were fortunate to find the perfect home and, although there were a couple of things that needed to be done to really make it ‘home’, a great team working alongside them soon had a plan confirmed and the beginning of a fantastic renovation. “We basically turned the house around” the homeowner says. “We had the fortune of an expansive open view to the outdoors but the living areas we felt, didn’t do it justice. I love to cook so obviously preferred to look out at mature trees than a residential street while pottering about in the kitchen.” With such major works to the home, the compact and cleared section provided almost a blank canvas in which the couple could plan their outdoor environment. It needed to be fairly low labour intensive with minimal maintenance, but also showcase some of the particular favourite roses and specimens the couple couldn’t bear to leave at the farm. The husband, very proud of his beautiful lawn, has thoroughly enjoyed ensuring a seamless flow from the deck where they entertain family and friends, down to the glasshouse he likes to ‘play’ in, and at the end of their boundary, into the gorgeous and well established ‘drive’. A new take on an established home has made the transition from rural living an obvious breeze for this retired couple, and they have no regrets. With elegant, tasteful décor and furnishings throughout, it offers a welcoming and modern look that clearly retains the heart of the farm – but without the dust!  Caron Stewart.

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6 SCENE 3 August, 2021 Hate rats? Have we got a job for you! Vaccination clinic on the doorstep! any of us have been watching the rat and the Norwegian rat which arrived t’s taken months of planning and piles Molen, was among the invited guests, MFight for the Wild documentary with early European settlers. Iof paperwork” says Matamata Medical and offered his congratulations. “I’m very series on TVNZ recently and been amazed The impact of the Ship rat has been Centre Practice Manager Gillian Vincent, happy to see a community vaccination at the progress that has already been made particularly severe on native bird life “but every box we’ve had to tick has been centre rolled out - largely thanks to in small pockets of New Zealand towards because of its climbing skills and ability worth it. The collaboration between us committed staff at the Matamata Medical the goal of being predator free by 2050. to access nests. It is thought to have been and St John Matamata has been extremely and St John Matamata teams” he said. It seemed like an unachievable target instrumental in the extinction of many successful and we are delighted to see the They have created a great facility here when it was set back in 2016 but people species of New Zealand native birds. doors of our Covid Vaccination Clinic now and I encourage people to book their are getting on board with the idea and are Trapping can be as straight forward as officially open.” vaccinations as soon as they are eligible.” showing what can be achieved with the setting up a simple pet-friendly trap in a Although bookings via the  Caron Stewart. right resources and the right mindset. place frequented by the predator and then bookmyvaccine.nz website – or a call to Predator free groups are popping up all checking, clearing, and rebaiting it every 0800 28 29 26 are essential to receive over the country but not yet in Matamata. week or so. Use of an approved trap type your vaccine, the convenience of having a So, is the time right for us to respond to is essential in order to do this humanely. local clinic on our doorstep is extremely the call to action to protect what remains There are also traps on the market that beneficial says Gillian. “With an increasing of our native bird, bat, beetle, and lizard automatically reset themselves after number of retirees in our community, the populations, particularly those that are on being triggered but they are of course thought of travelling to main centres can the brink of extinction? considerably more expensive. be prohibitive” she says. “Also, as the age Most of the predators are well known If you would like to be involved in band vaccinations become available, it to us, the possum, rat, stoat, ferret, and setting up a trapping group, please email means young people don’t have to take weasel. Many live in our gardens and [email protected] with too much time off work to ensure they can under our houses due to the ready access your contact details or phone Martin manage both doses within the required to food and in the case of the rat, are most on 0275 145406 or alternatively join timeframe.” unwelcome when they join us indoors. us at a meeting of interested people on With 23 new staff employed to manage ABOVE: Pictured from left are Lil Kennedy, There are three types of rats in New Wednesday 11 August 2021 at 5.15pm and operate the clinic facility, extensive Covid 19 Community Vaccine Clinic Zealand, the small Kiore which arrived (for more details see the separate notice training and preparation has been coordinator, Gillian Vincent, Matamata with Maori voyagers, and which has since on this page).  Martin Louw, member of completed, culminating in a soft opening Medical Centre practice manager, and Tim been largely displaced by the bigger Ship Transition Matamata. last week. MP for Waikato, Tim van de van de Molen, MP for Waikato. Predator Free Matamata?

Did you watch the recent TV series COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic called Fight for the Wild? NOW OPEN FOR BOOKED APPOINTMENTS Where you inspired by the success of predator control work in Matamata St John Hall, Cnr Rawhiti Ave & Ngaio St, Matamata Miramar, Wellington? Want no more Rats? Are you keen to get started? BOOKING YOUR VACCINATION Photo- Forest & Bird For those who are 60+years, you are now eligible If you answered YES! Then come along and ﬁnd out how you can play a part in your own backyard. to book your vaccinations. Wednesday 11 August 2021 | 5.15 - 6.15pm WEDNESDAY 28th JULY Held in the Tainui Room | Matamata-Piako Civic and Memorial Centre Book online at: Tainui Street, Matamata transi�[email protected] | 0275 145 406 www.bookmyvaccine.nz Or phone: 0800 28 29 26 (8am-8pm 7 days) For all other age bands, you can now register your details online at Visit: www.covid19.govt.nz for details www.bookmyvaccine.nz Tim vandeMolen This means, when it’s your turn, we will have your most up to date contact details and can send you an invitation to book your Your MP forWaikato vaccinations.

[email protected] Please be patient, please be kind. 0800 GET TIM (0800 438 846) Please be on time for your appointment. TimvandeMolenWaikato If your are early, please wait in your vehicle until booked appointment time.

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SCENE 3 August, 2021 7 Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz Matamata’s Bee Fruitful feeding the community hanks to the generosity of Matamata from the means of production of the food TPiako District Council, Matamata they eat” says Martin Louw, Transition Club and, more recently, a three year Matamata member. “Food has become grant from the Lotteries Commission, a commodity that is purchased at Transition Matamata has been able to supermarkets and few make the effort facilitate a fantastic initiative that will to look behind the fancy packaging and see local kids enjoying an abundance of marketing that is at the heart of the beautiful seasonal fruit. modern consumer society. This disconnect Matamata’s Bee Fruitful project was manifests itself in a lack of understanding started by Transition Matamata a few of how food is grown and what constitutes years ago and is based on a similar concept good quality food, which in turn leads to a implemented by sister organisation, lack of basic fruit and vegetable growing Transition Town Thames. It aims to plant skills and the poor food choices we see so ABOVE: Te Poi Enviroschool members were very pleased to spend the morning planting approximately 50 fruit trees each year in often across the country. Well publicised their new peach and plum trees donated by Transition Matamata and the Bee Fruitful various locations within Matamata and medical research links this pattern of project. “It’s so good to help the environment and grow our own food” said Te Poi School its immediate surrounds. This includes behaviour to obesity, high health needs student, Jack Ryan. local schools, kindergartens, marae, the and spiralling healthcare costs.” Hauraki rail trail and Council owned By donating fruit trees, Transition land. This year so far, 66 trees have been Matamata believes an increased The ang Heart of Matamata! donated to various places around our awareness of where our food comes from THIS MONTH @ THE RSA community which are planted and cared leads to better food choices, but also for by Enviroschool teams, students and utilises public spaces well. “Of course its Check t r regular and special events: the people of respective organisations. also encouraging people to use the care “The rationale for the project centres on and planting skills they learn to gain MON: Indoor Bowls| 12.30pm the fact that urban people the world over confidence to grow food at home” says are becoming increasingly disconnected Martin.  Caron Stewart. TUES: 500 Card Games | 12.30pm WED: Housie Night | 6.00pm THURS: Member Draw | Raﬄes and more FRI: 8 Ball and Darts | Elusive Joker SAT & SUN: 8 Ball - Including Killer Pool SUN: Live Country Music| 3rd SUNDAY every month ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Sunday Roast 6pm Sunday 29th August Two Courses Only $25 per head Bookings essential BISTRO EVERY THURSDAY & FRIDAY 5.30 - 7.30pm Enjoy delici s evening meals at are great value f mey! ABOVE: Firth School’s room 6 also had a great time planting their fruit trees which add OPEN to their fantastic orchard area at the school.

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Single Year Grants Antenno app Water reforms

Single Year Community Grants are available to organisations In July , the Government launched the Three Waters and community groups to apply for twice a year. Reform Programme – a three-year programme to reform local We have set aside , , for each ward) over Stay connected government three waters service delivery arrangements, two funding rounds to assist with funding community based including water, waste water and storm water. This reform projects and the fi rst round of grants open on 4 August 2021. programme builds on the progress made through the Three with Antenno Waters Review and establishment of a new crown entity to It’s great to see these funds at work in the community, such regulate water in Aotearoa, Taumata Arowai. as at 31 Squadron Morrinsville ATC, Te Aroha and Districts Riding for the Disabled and Matamata Scouts. Antenno is a Currently diff erent councils own and operate the majority free app that of the drinking water, waste water and storm water services The minimum any organisation or community group can allows you to across New Zealand. Central government has identifi ed that apply for is , to a maximum of , . get up-to-date the three waters service sector is facing urgent challenges Some of the conditions to information in the provision of these services including: funding about places apply, include the group infrastructure defi cits, complying with safety standards and & topics you operating for more than environmental expectations, building resilience to natural care about. 12 months and any project hazards and climate change into three waters networks, and requiring funding, must Get Antenno supporting growth. be operating within the now to report The Government believes comprehensive, system-wide Matamata-Piako District. community issues and stay reform is needed to achieve lasting benefi ts for the local Te Aroha Ward Councillor connected. government sector, our communities, and the environment. Caitlin Casey said she loves Our elected members are working through the recently going through the applications for Single Year Community released information from the Government to form a view on Grants, but would love to see more groups apply. the proposals. This includes three cabinet papers that record “We love to see the grants at work within our communities, the Government’s thinking to date and information specifi c however we don’t get a great deal of applicants and would like to this Council that shows the impact of the proposals on to see more groups taking advantage of these single year grants. the Council and community. This information can be found at dia.govt.nz and we have until December to decide “We aim to keep the application process as simple as whether we will be part of the new structure. This is a big possible but we know not everyone is comfortable with decision and we will need the community’s input on it. fi lling out online forms, so members of our staff are happy to Watch this space for more information. meet with community group members wanting to apply and suporting them through that process.” WIN Any community groups or organisations interested in If you are a Matamata-Piako District Council ratepayer, you applying can call Customer Services on to have two chances to win . All you have to do is: sign book a time to go through the application process. It helps up to receive your rates bill by email (e-rates) and set up a us if you have carefully read through the policy and have all rates direct debit. the relevant documents needed to support your application. If you have already signed up to one of these, just sign Read through the policy and/or apply at mpdc.nz/grants up for the other and you’ll be in the draw to win. If you already receive your rates bill by email and pay your rates by direct debit, you’re automatically entered.

Temporary closure of Refuse Transfer Stations

We will be temporarily closing our Refuse Transfer Stations (RTS) throughout August to upgrade weigh stations and make the site more economical and easier for staﬀ on site to manage. Did you know

We aim to ensure at least one RTS in the district will be open if you urgently need to dispose of rubbish, recycling or green waste We manage all the roads within the district, not on state and the transfer station nearest you is closed. highways. Currently, there are .km of sealed roads and Temporary closures throughout the district are as follows: .km of unsealed roads - excluding state highways. Morrinsville: Thursday, August (Waihou RTS will be open) and Thursday, August Matamata RTS will be open). Managing all these roads is a big job and we work hard to keep them all looking good and safe to drive on. Waihou: Wednesday, August (Morrinsville RTS will be open). If you see any roads in need of repair, please let us know Matamata: Tuesday, August (Morrinsville RTS will be open). by reporting it to Antenno, calling us or We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. contacting us via FB Messenger.

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CIF_template_2020_v01.indd 1 SCENE 3 August,30/07/2021 2021 12:40:13 9 Following our recent decision to establish Māori Wards, Council is taking a fresh look at how many elected members there are and what communities they represent across the district.

What do we currently have? What are we proposing? We currently have one Mayor (who is elected by the whole district) and 11 Councillors - When we last did a representation review in 2018, you clearly told us that the communities four representing the Matamata Ward, four representing the Morrinsville Ward and three of interest in our district are Morrinsville, Matamata and Te Aroha, small rural townships, representing the Te Aroha Ward. We do not have any community boards. rural, and Māori. We believe these communities of interest are likely to still be the same, and are proposing the following structure for Council. We think this structure ensures all of these communities of interest will be represented at the Council table.

Māori ward Population: 4,130 Councillors: 1 People per Councillor: 4,130 Mayor Voted in by: People of Māori descent on the Māori Electoral Roll, Voted in by: Everyone - on both General and Māori from across the whole district Electoral Rolls Te Aroha Ward Population: 7,660 Councillors: 3 People per Councillor: 2,553 Voted in by: People who live in the Te Aroha Ward on the General Electoral Roll Morrinsville Ward Does not comply with +/- 10% rule Population: 11,700 Councillors: 4 People per Councillor: 2,925 Voted in by: People who live in the Morrinsville Ward on Matamata Ward the General Electoral Roll Population: 12,800 Councillors: 4 People per Councillor: 3,200 Voted in by: People who live in the Matamata Ward on the General Electoral Roll

A few more details about this proposal: 1. This proposed structure is the same as our current Council, but with the addition of the Māori ward. 2. The decision to add a Māori Ward has already been confirmed and can’t be changed as part of this representation review - however, the number of Māori ward councillors is part of this review (for example, if we increased the total number of councillors to 14, we could have two Māori councillors). 3. We are proposing that the ward boundaries remain the same - so everyone would continue to vote in the same ward area that they voted in the last election, except for those on the Māori Electoral Roll, who would vote for the Māori Ward councillor. 4. One of the legal requirements is ensuring each Councillor represents roughly the same number of people in the district (known as the +/- 10% rule). Our proposed structure means each Councillor should represent between 2,631 – 3,216 people. Matamata and Morrinsville Wards would be within this range, however, the Te Aroha Ward would be just outside this range (by 78 people per Councillor). 5. We would continue to have no community boards under this proposal 6. The addition of a Māori Ward councillor doesn’t create extra salary costs. The total salary pool remains the same regardless of how many Councillors there are - it is just split between more or less people.

10 SCENE 3 August, 2021 It doesnt comply with the rules - so why are we proposing this? Despite Te Aroha not complying with the +/- 10% rule, we believe the proposed structure effectively represents our community. Councils can choose not to comply with the +/- 10% rule if they believe it would divide a community of interest. Based on the feedback the community told us last time, we think changing our wards or boundaries just to comply with this rule would seperate people from their community of interest (e.g. they may work/shop/identify with Matamata or Morrinsville, but be required to vote for Te Aroha Councillors).

In addition to these criteria, we have also considered: • Central Government are undertaking a review of Local Government. It is possible that this • In our 2017 community survey, 84% of respondents told us that the ward they live in will result in changes to the number of Councils around New Zealand. We think it would reflects their community of interest and 80% of respondents told us they think the be best to wait for the outcomes of this review before making any changes to how people current representation system fairly reflects their community. in our district are represented. • We only just fall outside the allowable range for the number of people • Our current representation arrangements have been in place for many years and are per Councillor in the Te Aroha Ward (by 78 people per Councillor or 234 familiar to the community. We are proposing that the Māori Ward is in addition to the people overall for the Te Aroha Ward). existing representatives (not replacing an existing Councillor) • The creation of the Māori Ward helps balance out representation/means each Councillor • We are not proposing community boards (which a number of other councils have, in represents a more similar number of people. Without it, the Matamata Ward also would addition to Councillors). not comply with the +/- 10% rule.

Other options we considered:

We could change the ward boundaries. This would mean moving some people on the borders of Matamata or Morrinsville Wards into the Te Aroha Ward (for example, we could move Wardville/Walton from the Matamata ward into the Te Aroha ward). This would technically result in better representation, because each Councillor would be representing similar numbers of people (complying with the +/- 10% rule). However, moving the ward boundaries just to make the numbers stack up would likely move people out of their ‘community of interest’ - so we don’t think it is a good idea.

We could make changes to the number of Councillors so that we comply with the +/- 10% rule. For example:

We could increase the number of Councillors in Alternatively, we could reduce the total number the Matamata, Morrinsville and Māori Wards. of Councillors, for example, removing one from There are several possible scenarios that could each ward (3 Matamata, 3 Morrinsville, 2 Te work for this - for example: Aroha, 1 Māori). • 5 Matamata, 4 Morrinsville, 3 Te Aroha, 1 Or we could remove the the wards all together Māori and elect all Councillors ‘at large’ (across the • 5 Matamata, 5 Morrinsville, 3 Te Aroha, 1 whole district), or have a mix of wards and at Māori large Councillors. • 5 Matamata, 5 Morrinsville, 3 Te Aroha, 2 Māori

We have an online calculator at mpdc.nz/representation where you can test different numbers/models to see whether or not they comply with the +/- 10% rule. Changing the number of Councillors would mean we would comply with the rules. However, decreasing the number of Councillors could make decision making less robust and the community less represented (with less views represented around the table), and increasing the numbers would result in quite a large Council when compared to other Councils our size. We think the current/proposed model strikes a balance between these two. It’s worth noting that changes to the number of Councillors doesn’t save money or add more costs to salaries. The total salary pool remains the same regardless of how many Councillors there are - it is just split between more or less people.

What do you think? Where can I get more information? We want to hear whether you agree with our preferred proposal, This is a summary of what we are proposing - for more detailed or think one of the other options would be better. Let us know information check out mpdc.nz/representation. what you think at mpdc.nz/representation by 22 August.

Council will consider the feedback on this initial proposal, hold a public meeting (hearing) and then decide on a final proposal. People will then have the ability to raise an appeal (if they submitted on the initial proposal) or an objection on our final proposal (if the final proposal is different to this initial proposal). If Council confirm this non-compliant proposal as the final proposal or if there are objections/ appeals, we’ll need to send this to the Local Government Commission, who will make the final decision. These changes will apply for the 2022 and 2025 Council elections. SCENE 3 August, 2021 11 Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz Join the moovement for Gumboot Friday’s ‘I am hope’

hen Tania talking about it together, we decided we’d like to support the WBalsom saw a initiative too. It’s shocking that such a crucial organisation has to WINTER IS Facebook video from rely on public donations and fundraisers to facilitate counselling Mike King talking and support to our young people without the help of government about the lack of funding. We are really proud to do our bit and honestly, when you HERE!! funding for mental read some of the personal journeys of some of those posting on We do Retro t double glazing, health, it really the page, you become very aware of how widespread the problem struck a chord. She and is. One calf won’t make much of a difference obviously, but when re-rubbering or re-putty her partner Aaron Robertson you multiply that by the generosity of rural people around the plus see us for: have had counselling and Tania is country, Tania and Aaron have certainly started something pretty the first to admit they just don’t know significant - it’s awesome to be part of it.” Security and/or locks where they would be today without it. Mike For any farmers keen to raise and donate a calf, further Door and window hardware has totally diffused the stigma of mental health by information is available on the public Facebook page. Be quick creating the I am Hope charitable trust and, with a commitment though, registrations close on Friday.  Caron Stewart. Glass supply to supporting youth particularly, Tania really wanted to help. Flyscreen supply and maintenance As sharemilkers in Maihiihi, Otorohanga, Tania told Aaron Kitchen and bathroom splashbacks she was going to rear and sell a calf with the proceeds going to Locksmiths Gumboot Friday. He thought it was a great idea and after Tania Catdoors had posted on her own Facebook page, Aaron shared it to the Maihiihi Community page to encourage other farmers in the area to think about doing the same. “From there, it literally snowballed” says Tania, “and within days, there was something like 550 shares of the concept. Then, with over 600 farmers from one end of the country to the other agreeing to donate in excess of 800 calves, we had vets, transporters and other organisations contact us to offer their support. We even had Gumboot Friday ear tags supplied which will be sent or delivered to all participating farmers – it’s been absolutely unreal!” While having a casual scroll through Facebook recently, the Lindsay family, local farmers, came across the ‘Donate a calf for Gumboot Friday’ page and immediately were keen to jump ABOVE: Proud to be rearing a calf for I am Hope, Paige Lindsay onboard. “Mental health is something most families have loves nothing more than to be on the farm hanging with her experienced in one way or another” says mum, Sherry, “and after ‘babies’!

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12 SCENE 3 August, 2021 Racing with Dennis Ryan Season ends on a high for Matamata combination he 2020-21 racing season ended on a high for local into the race confident she could to the job,” said Hamish Bee, whose dam Shelly Bee is a half-sister to Herculian Tcouple Hamish and Karyn McQuade and apprentice McQuade after watching the race via Trackside TV from Prince, will in time join the McQuades’ broodmare band. jockey Erin Leighton when they combined for victory in Rotorua racecourse, where he saddled up stablemates “She’ll probably have just one more run this campaign,” the Listed Ryder Stakes at Otaki on Saturday. Midnite Invasion and Takeiteasy for minor placings. “But added Hamish. “The Fillies Stakes down at Wanganui in The $50,000 two-year-old feature is the final stakes winning a race like this with one you’ve bred yourselves a few weeks’ time looks like a nice race for her, so that’s race of the season and as such invariably keenly makes – it really doesn’t get any better!” where she’ll head next before she has some time out.” for a keen contest. The 2021 edition was no different with The McQuades have been regular traders of horses In a result that had been sealed well before the end of plenty of winning form in the field, but it was maiden they’ve developed, notable examples being their New the season, Jamie Richards took his second consecutive galloper Ima Roca Bee that emerged victorious. Zealand Oaks placegetter Midnight Kiss, who went on trainers’ premiership with record tallies of 160 wins, 36 However despite not having won in three previous to produce major winners in the United States, and black-type races and stakes just short of $6 million. On starts, Ima Roca Bee was no forlorn prospect, having Herculian Prince, who won three of his six local starts top of that outstanding domestic record, which included finished a close second in the Castletown Stakes at her before adding another six wins in Sydney, including the a better than one in five strike-rate, Jamie added another previous start. Trainer Karyn McQuade and her co-owner, Gr. 1 Metropolitan Handicap. four major wins in Australia with Probabeel, including husband Hamish, put their faith in the little filly as they At the same they’ve retained the likes of the high quality two Group One races, to complete a set of 15 elite bided their time with a two-month break between runs racemare Underthemoonlight, and it’s likely that Ima Roca victories. The new season began in ominous style for the and stuck with Erin Leighton when they Te Akau operation on Sunday at Te Aroha, could have handed over riding duties to a where the first race was won by Richard of senior jockey. Yorke, taking the open hurdle in the hands Horse and rider delivered with a no-fuss of stable jumps jockey Michael Roustoby. performance, settling at the rear of the Second-best amongst the locals on the field before swooping out wide to claim 2020-21 trainers’ premiership was the the honours easily. That took Karyn’s Wexford Stables partnership of Lance stakes race tally to 11, while it was a O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott, whose career-first for Erin in a break-out season Rotorua open sprint win with Aero de that has seen her win 19 races. The late- Paris was their 32nd in a season headed blooming 29-year-old has been in red-hot by Rocket Spade’s New Zealand Derby. form since joining the Wayne Hillis stable The Ballymore Stables pairing of Mike earlier this year. As well as winning the Moroney and Pam Gerard were next with main race on the Otaki programme, Erin 25 wins, ahead of the Graham Richardson/ completed a double on upset winner Hey Rogan Norvall partnership on 21 wins, Hey Hey for former Matamata horseman one more than Stephen Autridge and Kris Wayne Moorehead, and added another at Shailer, followed by Ken and Bev Kelso on Te Aroha on Sunday. 16 with a commendable strike-rate of 4.5. As well as owning Ima Roca Bee, the The remaining Matamata trainers to McQuades are also her breeders, which make double figures were Dan Miller and adds to the satisfaction they took out of Darryn Weatherley on 13 wins apiece, and her weekend success. “She’s not been the ABOVE: Karyn McQuade (right) and her daughter Sophie with their Ryder Stakes winner Wayne Hillis on 10. easiest of fillies to deal with, but we went Ima Roca Bee. Photo by NZ Racing desk.  Dennis Ryan. BUSINESS NETWORKING MATAMATA BNI provides a positive, supportive and structured environment for the development and exchange of quality business referrals.

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Fishing Report Chris Bungard - Matamata Sportsworld

i. Wow, here we are and another month the 6lb mark. Nice work guys. at this time of the year. Most people who are heading up Hhas passed us by. Good thing I suppose To the Taupo region and the rivers are a real treat to there though, are still getting a good feed, and the snapper is that spring is not too far around the corner. Let’s not fish at the moment. My man down there, Ken Duncan, are in particularly good condition. get ahead of ourselves though, there is plenty of winter tells me there are plenty of fresh run fish in them and in Over the ranges to the Mercury Bay area and a lot of to go yet. excellent condition. Ken said if he had to pick one right boats are heading out wide chasing the big Blue Fin tuna. On the local trout scene I have had some good reports of now, it would be the Tauranga/Taupo. Out on the lake he Last week, ex Matamata local, Bryce Hooton and big John fishing up the top end of Arapuni. These guys went right says the harling gear is working best – of course it means Ellwood, were taking Bryce’s boat back to Whitianga up to the top to just below the Waipopa dam and trolled an early start to the day but the rewards are there. from Tauranga. The boys had heard the Blue Fin were back down stream. The best results were on the good ole Over to the sea and fishable days on the west coast being caught around the Alderman rise area. Yep, they black Toby’s, 12 and seven gram. For spinning locally, you have not been that easy to come by. Yes, those good old decided to swing out wide and give it a go. Good ole Lady can’t go past the stream mouths of anything running into southwesterlies have been a bit relentless. Dwayde Pinny Luck was on their side and they hooked up, double strike the Waihou. tells me though, when you can get out, the snapper are in fact. After one dropped off they successfully landed the In the Rotorua area you can’t go past Lake Rotorua. there. This time of the year you need to head out fairly second, a lovely fish around the 80kg. Well done lads! So A couple of local trout gurus, Rod and Matty Dawson, wide, I’m talking 58 to 62m depth of water. It’s a bit early there’s a tip for you – they are out there, mostly around ventured down there last week and had a great time. The yet to think about the spring snapper starting to come in the 1,000 – 1,100m of water from out the back of Mayor lads armed themselves with harling gear and off to the but not too far away. to the Aldermans. Time is running out a bit on their run airport side of the lake. They harled from there down Up to the Coromandel and the snapper are a bit but it is certainly not too late yet. You can expect to catch to the Ohau channel and had an awesome day. The boys lethargic. Seems that cold, cold water takes the edge off them right through most of August. headed home with a limit bag with two brownies about their bite and feed times. However, this is quite normal  Happy Fishing, Bungey.

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