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©2020 Subway IP LLC. Subway® is a registered trademark of Subway IP LLC. Mystery billboards baffle Cromwell locals By Jan Hawkins Who is Jill? Who is Alison? What is the gossip on Chris the Cheat? And does he really have 5 wives? This seems to be the topic of the day as new billboards appear on Barry Avenue. It seems many locals are not familiar with hash tags, as the ‘#ChrisIsACheat’ in the bottom corner of the board should have been a clue. If that means nothing to you, perhaps the jersey worn by one of my lovely photo models may prompt your thinking, espe- cially if you can remember the early days of New Zealand’s popular television soap. Tickets for Fine Thyme Theatre Com- pany’s next production are now on sale. Shortland Street - the Musical promises to be a ‘fast-paced comedic romp filled with song, scandal, intrigue, love, muffins, and plenty of cliffhangers’. The musical is based on the first three episodes of the long-running series, way back in 1992, but it comes with a warning that it is ‘not your Mother’s Shortland Street’. Committee member Brigitte Tait, who also plays Carrie in the musical, says, “It’s been a real privilege to be working with such a community of talented cast and crew. Duncan and Jenna Faulkner observing the mystery billboard on Barry Avenue. There’s been a huge number of hours Photo Jan Hawkins taken to bring this kiwi classic to the stage.” Continued on page 5 ▶ Need an Electrician? NEW SHOWHOME

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FINE THYME THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS FINE THYME THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS Bandtastic Concert a taster for Smokefree Rockquest By Jan Hawkins It was a case of ‘follow the music’ at the Cromwell College auditorium last week, as Cromwell College bands, Chaos ’n’ Control and Nevermind gave a free MUSIC AND LYRICS BY GUY LANGFORD concert to their fellow students, as a BOOK BY GUY LANMGUSFIOCR ADNDWI TLHYSRIIMCSO BNY GBEUNNYET TLBAY ARNRANGGEMFENOT WRITHDSOUTH PACIFIC PICTURES rehearsal and taster for last Saturday’s BOOK BY GUY LANGFORD WITH SIMON BENNETT BY ARRANGEMENT WITHSOUTH PACIFIC PICTURES Smokefree Rockquest 2021 in the Lake Wanaka Centre. 16 - 24 JULY 2021 The lunchtime audience had no problem 16 - 24 JULY 2021 supporting original New Zealand music CROMWELL COLLEGE AUDITORIUM on this occasion, as they responded CROMWELL COLLEGE AUDITORIUM enthusiastically to the bands. Nevermind performing their original music. Photo Jan Hawkins Founded by two music teachers in 1989, the Rockquest annual competition Safi is enthusiastic, saying, thanks to Peter Stevenson, guitar teacher, has become a popular nationwide event. “I love music and that chance to express who mentors the bands, training them in TICTKICE KTEST: SW: WWWW.FWTT.FCT. CTOC.NCZO .NZ It aims to motivate young musicians to myself. Being in a band is awesome, band craft and working cohesively as a unit.

DIRECTED IBRYECLTEISD ABY CLLISOAUG CHLOUGH prove their ability and realise the heights because it gives us the opportunity to play She adds, “Students benefit from MUSICMALU SDIRCEACLT DIOINRE BCYTIOGNI LBLYYG PILULGYH PCUHOGRHEOGRCAHPOHRYE BOYGRTAIPFHFY ABYNTYI FBFINADNOYN BINDON they can reach in a music career, and to in a massive competition and learn how to hearing and seeing other groups encourage their peers to support original work as a band.” perform. Bands entering Smokefree New Zealand music. Indie agrees, adding, Rockquest must play originals, band It is Aotearoa’s only nationwide live, “I can’t wait for Saturday. I’m going to members get exposed to different original music, youth event. freak out - in a good way!” musical ideas that they can implement The band Nevermind is made up of The Rockquest participants were when composing later songs. Years 10-11 students, Cam Anderson. joined for the school concert by the There is a great vibe at SFRQ and Hunter Gould, Vani Young and Bjork Cromwell College Jazz Band, made up students become friends with like-minded Swain. of students Bridie Nicol, Sully Sullivan, students from other schools, after Sunday’s We’re changing our in-person Years 8-9 students Safi Foale, Indie James White, Mac Enemy, Harry Mills, Smokefree Rockquest, Cath adds, Cameron, Amelia Gould, James White, Cam Anderson and Izzy Miscisco. “They did a great job and both groups payment options Arlo Riddell and Ben Gould make up Arts Co-ordinator and Teacher of performed well but did not place for the Chaos’n’Control. Senior Music, Cath Forsyth, expressed competition this time.”

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Pool Crew Welcoming Communities Officer Cromwell Pool and Alexandra Pool (3 years fixed-term)

• Do you have a passion for supporting our community’s • Are you passionate about building inclusive health and well-being? and resilient communities? • Do you enjoy working in a customer service environment? • Do you have experience working with a diverse • Are you a confident swimmer? ANNA HARRISON range of people? CHAIRS COMMENT We currently have vacancies at our Cromwell and Alexandra pools, and we want you to join our team! These vacancies are full-time positions, Central Otago District Council has been accepted into a three-year 30 hours per week. Welcoming Communities Programme through the Ministry of Business, Road names seem to come up on the Innovation and Employment. This means we have an opportunity for a agenda quite frequently for the Cromwell In this role you will provide the community with quality supervision Welcoming Communities Officer to join our Community and Engagement to ensure the facility maintains an enjoyable and safe environment. Community Board and they always seem team on a part-time basis, based in Alexandra. Liam Wooding. Photo Ruby Shirres You will have a high level of customer service with clear and effective to cause debate and discussion from our communication skills as well as being practically minded. In this new role you will implement and manage the Welcoming members. I suppose it is a sign that there is Communities Programme. This involves supporting local communities This role is instrumental in promoting a healthy living and making a lots of new development happening in our and Council to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for difference in our district. town and something we should celebrate. Liam Wooding Concert, newcomers, in line with the values of Central Otago’s Regional Identity, There is a very clear view from the board Hours are as per roster (morning and evenings) which includes working and Council’s Community Development Strategy and Economic that road names are in fact something one in three weekends. The shifts range from commencing early morning Development Strategy goals. through to finishing at 8pm. that need to be taken seriously and that Reflections and Connections As the successful applicant you will bring the following skills and we need to get it right because they stick By Jan Hawkins performed as a soloist with the These positions offer an excellent entry to the leisure industry with attributes to this role: around for a very long time. additional training pathways to aquatic qualifications. Liam Wooding was born in Whanganui Auckland Chamber Orchestra and • Experience working with a range of community groups I know some people in our community As the successful applicant you will: and is passionate about New Zealand the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra. • Ability to start a project and see it through successfully probably think it is trivial and irrelevant • Have a positive, can do attitude and proven ability working as part music. He is currently a doctorate candidate of a team to spend time on this and it should be He is one of Aotearoa’s most exciting at the University of Waikato, researching • Ability to manage stakeholder groups and build strong working completely up to the developer. I’ve • Confident swimming ability - able to swim 8 lengths of the pool within relationships emerging pianists and is about to New Zealand piano music. 6 minutes read the recent article about the Taieri visit Central Otago in association with His concert programme will range from • Flexibility to work a range of morning, evening and weekend shifts • Capability and willingness to work with a range of community groups, Community Board’s road naming decision Chamber Music New Zealand, Regional Beethoven and Debussy to John Adams • Be focused on providing the best customer service possible to our businesses and individuals in a positive way from their last meeting and the social community media comments are a mix of ‘who cares?’ Tour 2021. and Duke Ellington, on the themes of • Public relations and meeting facilitation skills and total outrage. We get our fair share of As a chamber musician, he has partic- reflection (reflecting light, reflective In return the successful applicant will receive: • Time management and organisational skills contemplation) and connections (across • Training in Pool Lifeguarding Practising Certificate (PLPC) flak about road naming in Cromwell too. ipated in courses and residencies at the • Training in Comprehensive/Workplace First Aid (6400, 6401 & 6402) • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in time, across space, through barriers). Sometimes we go back to developers to • Competitive market remuneration It will feature a brand-new work • Ability to work alone and in a team try to get a compromise or to get them Canada, the Skidmore College in USA, • Career progression and additional training opportunities provided e.g. If you want to be part of an amazing and fun team, supporting our to consider names that fit the Council and Four Winds in Australia. by Australian Stuart Greenbaum, New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics – Pool Lifeguard (Level 3), swim school, swim skills, trainer assessor and aqua fitness Central Otago communities to be more welcoming, vibrant and diverse road naming policy. There is an extensive In 2018 he was the recipient Remote Connections, inspired by the experience of isolation over covid. • A great working environment places, we would love to hear from you. list of names that have significance to of the Pettman/ROSL Chamber • Regular work hours Details of the job description can be obtained from council’s website Cromwell that we use as a reference point. Music Scholarship which will enable • Access to the facility for fitness and training www.codc.govt.nz/vacancies Developers understandably are trying to him to study and perform in the • Organisation Social Club leave their mark too. Where: Coronation Hall, Bannockburn All applications should include a cover letter, CV and address the key United Kingdom for one month with A copy of the job description may be obtained via Council’s website selection criteria. We have had a few comments from the The Morton Trio - the group he toured When: Tuesday 6 July 2021, 7.30pm www.codc.govt.nz/vacancies community about the naming of Guano as part of, with Chamber Music New All applications should include a cover letter, CV and should be Applications should be addressed to Lisa Wallis, Human Resources Crescent in Prospector’s Park. Contrary to Zealand in 2019. Presented by Cromwell & Districts Advisor, Central Otago District Council, PO Box 122, Alexandra 9340 or Community Arts Council Inc addressed to Lisa Wallis, Human Resources Advisor, PO Box 122, popular belief it was questioned by CCB Liam was a prizewinner in the Alexandra 9340 or sent via email to [email protected] sent via email to [email protected] members and did go back to the developer National Concerto Competition where Tickets available from: Applications close 5pm Wednesday, 14 July 2021. Applications close 5pm on Sunday 4 July 2021. to reconsider. There is goldmining history he performed with the Christchurch Artscentral.co.nz from Bendigo linked to the name given to Symphony Orchestra, and he has a claim owned by The Iguana Company, www.codc.govt.nz www.codc.govt.nz but was nicknamed ‘the guano’. Long story PO Box 122 Alexandra 9340 PO Box 122 Alexandra 9340 short, the name is there and is likely to be 03 440 0056 | [email protected] 03 440 0056 | [email protected] talked about for many years to come. Fill in grid so that every row, every column and sudoku every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9 Last week’s meeting saw us considering names for an industrial development near the cemetery. The names put forward Keep your forklift up-to-date with were somewhat tongue in cheek. Restin current occupational health and safety requirements. On site WOFs – we don’t Place and Pastor Way were the suggested need to take your forklift away! names for the new roads. My family Gutter Sucker Grade: Easy thought the board had completely lost Grade: Hard We don’t usually think about our gutters its collective humour chip when they until its too late. This is the Safe, Efficient heard that they were turned down in favour of names of long past Mayors and & Affordable way to help avoid flooding, long serving members of Council and damaged gutters and costly repairs. Community Boards. I do however think that on this occasion we did get it right. ● Safely completed from the ground ● Reaches 12m high ● Access to restricted areas ● No scaffolding, ladders or high access equipment needed. 021 190 0050 ● No mess left on the roof or ground BARRY RIDDER [email protected] Central Otago Manager Phone: 03-445-3329 or 027-251-5147 www.southlandforklifthire.co.nz www.codc.govt.nz [email protected] www.advancedcarpet.co.nz [email protected] Ph 027 351 6494 and Districts and Districts 8 News Cromwell News 23rd June 2021 23rd June 2021 Cromwell News News 9

Birthday Lack of lacquer brings big fruit bill June Deals! This report was compiled as part of Connect biennially and rarely repainted. Wishes Cromwell’s Public-Interest Journalism project A quote for $94,500 was eventually A shortage of painters willing to take on secured for the Big Fruit and the addi- Having a birthday this week... large sculptures and lack of maintenance June 23 June 27 tional funding was approved by the Rowena Young Chris Divers has resulted in a nearly $100,000 bill board. Nearly half the cost related to Caitlyn Stewart Stu Nome for the repainting of Cromwell’s iconic scaffolding and board members ques- Your logo fruit sculpture. tioned whether mechanical elevated Your logo here June 25 June 29 here Kaia Hutchinson Joyce Darling Recommended annual cleaning and platforms would be a cheaper option. Makayla Evans Gwyneth Brown lacquering to guard from fading had not Board member Tony Buchanan voted Frankie Powe Greg Dingwall been budgeted for in the Central Otago against the approval due to cost. Nebraska Cable Knit Beanie June 26 Jason Fiebig District Council’s planned outgoings, the Instigating future cleans and Dean Affleck Emelia Smith Cromwell Community Board were told coatings to improve the longevity of Everest Beanie Rocco Patterson last week. the paint was favoured by all. From $6.99 +GST Dean Knowles Minimum order 25 units This had resulted in faster than ‘Pun’ Road names rejected: Wade Dickson expected fading since the previous Developers of a four-stage subdivi- This week’s birthday winner is... repaint five years ago, which cost $37,000. sion off Cemetery Road had three The Board were informed at a meeting of their four new road name sugges- Jason Fiebig last week that prior to that work, done in tions rejected this week. Dunn Road, Congratulations Jason. 2016, the iconic fruit had not been painted named after a former Cromwell Your Call into the Cromwell & Districts News at for 12 years. The council had budgeted Your logo mayor, was accepted but the board here Quantum Print. 2a Traders Lane, Cromwell $50,000 for a repaint next summer logo considered Sexton, Pastor Way and here * to arrange collection of your voucher but found few contractors keen to do Restin Place as unsuitable. Cr Cheryl the work. Laws considered the latter two to be Place after a couple with a long local uisitioned in September by Waka Kindly sponsored by Councils in Gore and South “pun names” and favoured others government history. Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency Canterbury who have fish sculptures had that had historical significance. The Shelter for Bike Park: (NZTA). experienced similar problems finding new roads will be named Brodrick Cyclists using the Cromwell Bike Park The single-lane roundabout is expected willing contractors. In Gore the famous Way and Turton Crescent after two will be shielded from the weather in to be completed by the middle of next trout was cleaned and lacquered *Voucher (to the value of $25) to be collected former mayors and Hucklebridge future after approval for a shelter over year. Commuter Travel Mugs before Monday 12pm. Recipient to live locally The Wooing Tree subdivision, the starting ramps. The shelter, being From $10.99 +GST sponsored by James Dodd of Wide originally set for 210 sections may now Minimum order 25 units contain 332 sections if an application Span Sheds, would also make the venue under the government’s Covid Fast 23 - 29 JUNE 2021 more attractive to those looking to hold 9 Track legislation is successful, CODC events. The Central Otago District TICKETS $16 - MEMBERS $13 - UNDER 16 $10 Planning Manager, David Campbell ‘ Council is also looking into providing a ALL SESSIONS BEGIN AT 7PM - DOORS OPEN 6:30PM said in an earlier statement. Your logo s here toilet for the facility, the meeting heard. FATHER DAYS OF THE BAGNOLD SUMMER While the change, being processed by THURSDAY 24 JUNE FRIDAY 25 JUNE - 86 MIN, M Roundabout to access Wooing Tree: the Environmental Protection Agency, FINAL A new $7M roundabout at the inter- will not be publicly notified, the CODC, Community Police Report section of SH8B and Barry Avenue some residents and businesses have Editorial Supplied will provide access to the Wooing Tree been invited to comment by 30 June, The graduated drivers licence system has been in place for decades subdivision, which may contain more according to an Agency document. now and appears to be doing the trick in relation to preparing our houses than originally consented. Meanwhile work will begin in spring drivers properly for their full licence and unrestricted use of our Land from the Big Fruit Reserve, on NZTA’s $8M roundabout just up the roads, motor vehicles (licence dependant) and the freedom that road frontage near The Gate Hotel highway at the intersection of SH6 and these two bring to daily life. and the subdivision itself will be req- 8B near Nichols Garden Centre. The roads continue to be our biggest risk and the road toll morbidly - ONE SHOWING ONLY - reflects this as all agencies attempt to come up with a solution to 97 MIN, M solve the problem. That is why this week the column reflects on our Seattle Polar Fleece Set MILITARY WIVES SONGS TAUGHT youth breaching the conditions of their restricted licences. SATURDAY 26 JUNE - 112 MIN, M WEDNESDAY 7 JULY A number of school staff have informed Police that there are a (Scarf, Beanie & Gloves) FINAL number of students arriving and leaving in vehicles carrying their KERBSIDE COLLECTION From $24.99 +GST mates. This has resulted in an upcoming focus on patrolling around Minimum order 10 sets the schools during these times and will result in tickets being issued - Week commencing 28 June to offending drivers. * Conditions apply. Minimum order quantities. Cromwell / Bannockburn / Pisa Moorings Not all colours are available. If you have children driving to school have a discussion with them about their responsibilities, and if they arrive home with a ticket, ALL GENERAL HOUSEHOLD WASTE you will understand why. If they continue to drive contrary to their RED conditions, they may find that they will be walking home and a follow THAT CANNOT BE RECYCLED up call to Mum and Dad will happen. Including: lids, soft plastic packaging, nappies, sanitary Several youths seem to have the distinct impression that tickets & pet waste. Remember! No garden waste, building FINAL won’t be issued and that the Police don’t care. That could not be materials, rock or soil. No hazardous items, paints or 2A Traders Lane • Cromwell 98 MIN, PG any further from the truth. The statistics don’t lie, and we are here vehicle fluids. Phone 03 445 0443 BOOK ONLINE OR CALL: Kindly sponsored by to prevent harm. (03) 445-8175 – 027 554-5538 [email protected] Till next week, be safe, feel safe NEW 2021/22 KERBSIDE COLLECTION CALENDARS are now WWW.ARTHURSCINEMA.CO.NZ www.quantumprint.co.nz CORNER DONEGAL & ERRIS, CROMWELL available online at www.codc.govt.nz/services/recycling-and-rubbish and Districts and Districts 10 Cromwell News 23rd June 2021 23rd June 2021 Cromwell News Classified 11

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U10 - 10am Anaesthesia is a mystery to everyone Cromwell Blue vs Wakatipu Light U3A Cromwell last week hosted Joe who is on the receiving end. Cromwell Red vs Alexandra Sherriff, a Central Otago man who You get a small scratch from a needle U11 - 11am Maniototo vs Cromwell Red, embodies the values of a lifelong learner then wake up with the operation all over. Cromwell Blue vs Wakatipu continually taking on new challenges. How does this happen? Open Grade - 11am Cromwell vs Basin Blue Joe created history as the first winner What goes on behind the scenes? U14 John McGlashan U14 v Cromwell WINTER SERIES - SUNDAYS 3-5pm of the Coast-to-Coast 243km endurance What does the anaesthetist do to Sunday 27 June race, winning in 14hr 42sec. He has now ensure your safety? CROMWELL TOWN & COUNTRY NETBALL DRAW: competed in 11 Coast-to-Coasts. The main message of Joe’s speech was Thursday 24th June Cromwell B v Stars & Strips - He is a cartographer and mountain 6.40pm, Cromwell C v Hawea Hotel - 7.35pm - Otago University ●Architectural Draughting Services that the process is so much safer than it THOMAS MCLEAN track builder, an orienteer enthusiast Friday 25th June Cromwell A v DHS - 7.15pm ‘In Search of Cromwell, the legacy of a lost painting’ ●House Plans, Alterations & Commercial Projects has been in the past. and a mountain biker. The U3A’s past thought-provoking Saturday 26th June Sat Team v DHS 9A - 1.15pm ●Consenting & Council Documentation He and partner Jo Wilson have each Coming up: Kelvin Lloyd - The Lost Forests of Central Otago 11th July topics have included Restorative Justice, Richard Querel - NIWA 25th July Jo Wakelin - ‘Low on H20’ 8th August ●Resource Consent Specialist available been given a Local Hero award in Keep the Norwegian Whalers Base, Artificial Results Brian Patrick - ‘Nature’s Rainbow: ●3D Imaging of your projects New Zealand Beautiful 2020. They Intelligence, Child Poverty in New Discovering NZ’s Exciting Butterflies’ 22nd August CROMWELL JUNIOR RUGBY CLUB spend much of their time volunteering Zealand, Climate Change in Central Contact the museum to place your name on the list. for environmental projects. CJRC 19th June Results Numbers limited. Entry by donation. 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Jean is keen to encourage people to Civil Infrastructure Specialists for 85 years Rippa White v Alexandra Green DREW For many years he served on the NZ join U3A, saying, P.O.D Preston De Villiers National Committee of the Australia- “We have such a wonderful group of Rippa Black v Alexandra Gold DREW New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Building the potential speakers. It is not just for those with a uni- Rippa Black v Roxburgh DREW versity degree - it could more appropriately communities P.O.D William Elder Resource Consents be called a learning group.” Rippa Blue v Maniototo Red DREW in property If you would like further details of the Unlocking Surveys and Boundary Adjustments Time Out Rippa Blue v Maniototo Blue DREW U3A meetings, please phone Jean Cox P.O.D Haryln Maloney the potential Civil Engineering on 03 445 3356. 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Alcoholics Anonymous - Saturday, meets Crom- Cromwell Country Music Club - Public concert Cromwell Youth Trust - Variety of services avail- Tarras Yoga - All levels yoga for men and Need an Electrician? - Phone Murray George Saturday 26th June - 9.00 - 11.00am, 29 Erris well Community House, 7pm. Enq 445 1111 1st Sunday of each month, starting 2pm. At the able including Drop-In Centre, Holiday pro- women at Tarras Hall, 7-8.30pm every Tuesday. Electrical 027 433 3321 Street. Various household goods and furniture, Alcoholics Anonymous - Thurs, 7pm at Crom- Town & Country Club, Melmore Tce, Cromwell. grammes and more for Youth aged 11-18years. Turn up! Or call Jennifer 022 0974 596 fridge/freezer and free stuff well Community House. Enq 027 445 0370 No door charge. Guest artists & walk-up artists & More info www.cromwellyouthtrust.co.nz WW Wellness Studio (formerly Weight Watch- club members. Enq ph: Mike Hedges 027 220 2583 Plumbing / Drainage Barnardos Early Learning Centre Cromwell - Dance Classes - Preschool, ballet & jazz classes. ers) - Presbyterian Church, every Tues, 6pm. Ph Cromwell & Districts Promotion Group - Thursday & Sat at Presbyterian Church Hall. 021 125 1442 Come and visit our beautiful Centre with an amaz- Plumbing & Drainage Problems - Call Dave Situations Vacant Monthly meetings every 2nd Tuesday. For more Enq 021 575 569. www.dancewanaka.co.nz ing outdoor area! We welcome all families from Volunteering South - Supporting & connecting 027 433 2277 8-5pm, wholesome lunches and great programmes information contact [email protected] Embroiderers of Cromwell - Wednesday, 7pm, volunteers & volunteer organisations. Contact offered for different age groups. 25A Gilling Place Cromwell Geeks & Gamers - Meet last Tues of Tuesday, 9.30-noon, 44b Inniscort St. All wel- [email protected] or call 027 (beside Goldfields Primary School). E: cromwel- the month. Board Games. Ph: Ken 021 030 9051 come. Enq Lois 445 1526 or Yvonne 445 0682 506 5777. www.volunteeringcentral.org.nz For Sale [email protected] or phone 445 4728 Cromwell Karate - Tues & Thurs, Children 7-8pm, Girl Guiding Cromwell - Pippins/Brownies/ Yoga Studio Cromwell - Daily, Yoga & Men’s. Central Otago REAP - Early Years Commu- Adult-beginners, 8-9pm, Ripponvale Hall. Enq Guides. Age 5 to 12. Meet at Lowburn Hall. P 021 947 056 or www.yogastudiocromwell.com nity Kapahaka, every Thursday, 10am to 11am. Dave 027 673 1438 Thurs term times from 4pm Ph: Glenda 445 3624 Dry Poplar - $80 per metre. Oregon $125 per metre. Ph: 021 215 9817 Cromwell Presbyterian Church, 10 Elspeth St Cromwell Lake Dunstan Lions - 1st Thurs of Keep It Green, Cromwell - Please return your Creative Wool Crafters - Wed, 10am, at clubrooms, month, 6.30pm. New members & visitors wel- boomerang bags to Paper Plus, Cromwell Phar- Up Coming new members welcome. Enq 445 4727 or 445 3520 come. Enq Sue 445 0678 / Julie 445 0069 macy, New World or Fresh Choice. 1000 bags Golden View made in this community (thanks volunteers) Cromwell Bowling Club - Alpha St, Cromwell. Cromwell RSA - Meet every 2nd Thursday of Tuesday 29th June - Two Course Tuesday - Just Enq about booking our facilities by calling Jan the month, 3pm. Memorial Hall. Visitors wel- please keep them circulating winter meal 12 Noon at the Cromwell Presby- Care Ireland, bookings co-ordinator on 027 444 5454 come, Enq: Denis 445 0528 / Bill 445 0484 Keep It Green, Cromwell - CupCycling coffee terian Church, Elspeth St. Anyone is welcome Cromwell Bowling Club - Every Tues & Sat Cromwell Plunket Equipment Hire - Please ph/ cups - participating cafes are Nichols, New to enjoy a delicious meal in a warm and friendly Part time / Casual afternoon throughout the winter, weather per- txt Gen 027 891 0559 to make an appointment World, Fresh Choice, Cromwell Bakery, Dough place with a donation of $10 to help cover costs. Please give your name to Nicola at the office Ph JUST FISH IS SELLING A Registered Nurses mitting. 12.45pm for a 1pm start. All welcome Cromwell Plunket - Rooms open during office Sea Dough - please support this awesome way 445 3078 by Noon on Monday. Numbers may SELECTION OF FRESHLY FROZEN including beginner bowlers. We can lend you hours. Groups & after-hours available with to reduce waste in our town! be limited so book early We are looking for part time / casual bowls. Please call the club to register each week bookings only. Enq Kim 027 771 9831 Ladies & Men’s Social Tennis - Wed, 10am, Barry FREE FLOW BLUFF FISH on 445 0071 or E: [email protected]. Alpine Street Machines - Every second Registered Nurses to join our team in Cromwell Plunket - Mon/Tues and Alternate Ave. Enq Ros 445 0754 or Dennis 027 2355 777 Thursday 24th June Stadium Bowls each Friday afternoon 1.15pm Wednesday, monthly meeting, 7. 30pm.Crom- July at Golden View Care, opening in Wed, Clinics Celine Collins 027 245 9183 Mainly Music - For pre-schoolers. Tues - 10am. for a 1.30pm start. Enq: Ian Stuart 03 445 3636 well Bowling Club, Alpha St. Enq: 445 3371 2.00pm - 5.15pm August 2021 with hospital level care, Cromwell Rotary - Meets 2nd & 4th Monday Cromwell Presbyterian Church. For more info Cromwell Bridge Club - Each Thurs evening in The Cromwell Kilwinning Lodge 98 - 2nd Wed Opp Anderson Park, Barry Ave, Cromwell of each month at Town & Country Club, Crom- contact the church office 445 3078 or email: rest home, a secure dementia unit the Catholic Church Hall, Sligo St. Be seated for a [email protected] in the month, 7.30pm Enquiries 027 437 6657 7.15pm start. Enq Elaine 445 4695 / Wendy 445 0214 well. Visiting Rotarians and new members both and a palliative care suite in beautiful welcome. President Pam Broadhead. Ph: 022 Meals for Mums Cromwell - Providing home Cromwell, Central Otago NZ. Cromwell Community Patrol - Meets 2nd Mon of 3539 643 e: [email protected] cooked meals to new mums of Cromwell. For the month at the Cromwell Fire Station at 7.30pm. more- info, to register for the service or become You will bring your professional caring New members very welcome. Enq: Fraser 445 4140 Cromwell Scout Group - Scout Hall, Ortive St, Church Notices Situations Vacant Cromwell. Keas: School years 1-3 Thurs 6-7pm, Enq a volunteer. Please visit www.mealsformums. attitude, skills and knowledge as well as Cromwell Community Playgroup - Friday, 9.30- weebly.com or Caroline Meyer: 027 226 2990 Andrew 027 703 0927. Cubs: School years 4-6 Wed Cromwell Presbyterian Church - 10 Elspeth a desire to work in a supportive team 11.30am, Lowburn Valley Hall, 0-5yrs FREE, 6.30-8pm Enq Robyn 027 677 4884. Scouts: School or Sarah Dickie: 021 082 91233 St, Cromwell (along from New World). Sunday all welcome. Enq Anna 027 2694 778 years 7-10 Tues 7-9pm. Enq Ben 027 208 1377. Ven- Meditation - Every Tues @ 8.30am. St Andrews Services: 9am, Traditional Service. 10am, environment that focuses on having you Cromwell Community Toy Library - Thurs & turers: School years 11-14 Mon 7-9pm Enq Justine Church, cnr Donegal & Blyth Sts. All welcome. Morning Tea. 10.30am Family Service & Chil- fully interacting with residents and their Sat 9.30-11am. Enq: Text/ph 022 4 TOY LIB 445 1227. Enq: [email protected] Ph: 027 216 5165 for more information dren’s Programme. Enq: 445 3078, office@ families. (022 4869 542) Cromwell Table Tennis - Monday night’s 7-9pm Mini Gym - Molyneux Educare Community Pre- cromchurch.co.nz. www.cromchurch.co.nz Cromwell Garden Club - Generally meet 2nd at the Presbyterian Church Hall, Elsbeth St. All school hosting Mini Gym sessions, Cromwell Bowl- St Andrew’s Anglican Church - 9am Sunday. In addition, you will provide nursing Tues of the month. New members very welcome. welcome, equipment provided. Call or text Tim ing Club, 50 Alpha St, Cromwell. Mon (school Cnr Blyth & Donegal St Regular services each and personal care, guidance or Contact Jenny Pont 021 280 9809 or Trudy for more info 0274 341 724. $5.00 per night terms only). 9.30-10.30 Under two-year olds, Sunday @ 9am and @ 11am on 5th Sunday of LOCATION: LUGGATE direction to other care staff, clinical Nicholson 027 340 0789. New members welcome 10.30-11.30 two to four-year olds. All new families the month. Rev Damon Plimmer 443 2440 Cromwell Walk Group - We are a friendly infor- TYPE: FULL TIME CONTRACT assistance to hospital and home mal group that meets Fridays for afternoon or are invited to a free introductory session, the $5 per Meditation - 8.30am Tuesday at St Andrews day walks. For walk information call Morley on session or concession cards available, pay for 10 get Church, Cnr Donegal & Blyth St. All welcome. Due to an increased forward work load, residents as required, contributing 11the free. For more info email admin@molyneu- Courses 021 370 676 or text him with your email address For more info ph: 027 216 5165 we have an opportunity for a carpenter to our collaborative team culture all to go on the group distribution list xeducare.co.nz or call us 445 0632 Church Untamed - Sun Service. 10am, Crom- or labourer who has good carpentry whilst maintaining competence and Euchre Narcotics Anonymous - Wed 6pm at the Crom- - Every Thurs, 1pm @ Cromwell Bowl- well College Auditorium, includes The Wild knowledge to work in our factory. professional development, consistent ing Club. Enq to Jan 03 445 3375 or 027 444 5454 well Community House, 5 Murray Tce, Crom- kid’s programme: Youth in the Wild youth (yrs DRIVETECH LTD well. Ph 0800 628 632 7-13), 7pm Fridays. Contact: Ps Ray 021 284 Experience using nail guns and power with NCNZ PDRP requirements. tools would be an advantage. “TRAINING TOMORROW’S DRIVERS TODAY” NZ Vintage Car Club Inc, Central Otago - 6419 www.churchuntamed.nz Shifts may include morning, afternoon, AGM Monthly meetings 8pm 2nd Wednesday of Irish Martyrs Catholic Church - Sligo St, You must be night and/or weekend shifts. CAR & TRUCK TRAINING the month at the VCC Clubrooms, Litany St, Cromwell. Mass times: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun of the Cromwell. Interested members of the public month: 11am. 2nd & 4th Sun of the month: 9am • able to work in a small team Qualified, friendly and patient trainers welcome. Enq John 027 533 5626 environment If this sounds like you, please go to Own Car or our Dual-controlled Automatic Car OLD CROMWELL INCORPORATED Lakeside Christian Centre - A Life Church - www.goldenviewcare.co.nz Patchwork Group - Thursday 9.30am, Club- Sunday, Lowburn Community Hall, 10.30am. • physically fit (heavy lifting involved) Driving lessons at all levels (L,R, Full) & Assessments employment section to download NZTA Driving Instructor + NZIDE Members AGM NOTIFICATION rooms, 44b Inniscort St, new members wel- Family Service & Children’s Church Pro- • able to follow instructions come. Enq: Sandra 445 1428 / Chris 445 8332 gramme. Enq Pastor Bruce Wast 027 450 7618 • health and safety conscious an application form then email NEXT DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE The Annual General Meeting of Plunket Preschool Playgroup - Monday, 10am, Tarras Community Church - 1st Sunday of the • able to work flexible hours when that with your CV to Cromwell - Monday 2nd August Old Cromwell Incorporated will be for children aged 0-5yrs, Plunket Rooms. Enq month at 11am [email protected] held in Room 3 at the Cromwell Kim 027 771 9831 required Heavy Traffic Classes 2,3,4 & 5 Heart of Fire Christian Church - Sunday 5pm • punctual and reliable Campus of Otago Polytechnic, Rock Climbing - Social Rock Climbing, meet Anglican Church Hall, Cnr Blyth & Donegal Any enquiries please call Juliet on LICENCE ENDORSEMENTS Molyneux Avenue, Cromwell at Thurs evenings during daylight savings. Own St. Ministering in the Healing Wholeness & Transport available from Wanaka and (03) 928 6015 7.30pm Wednesday 30 June 2021 gear required. Contact Kieran 021 0246 3139 Power of God. Pastor Tim 027 556 6443 Cromwell. For Wheels, Tracks & Rollers, Applicants for this position need a Salsa Cromwell - Wednesday evenings, Ban- The Gathering Cromwell - Home church every Dangerous Goods, Vehicle Recovery, Apologies to: [email protected] For more information please contact Competency Assessments, nockburn Hall. Class and Social Dance Enq Wednesday night 7:30pm till 8:30pm. Please current NZ annual practicing certificate Forklift (OSH & F) + Attachments, Agenda Gina 022 237 6206 Facebook: Salsa Cromwell contact 027 204 1941 for details, all welcome Andy or Brian on (03) 443 8756 or send and should have NZ residency or a 4WD Training/Assessments Apologies Social Indoor Bowls - Come along to the Low- your CV to: [email protected] valid NZ work visa. burn Hall, on Tuesday’s and give Indoor Bowls HIANZ Approved EWP, BESS, Chairman’s Report a go! New members are most welcome. Social Applicants for this position should have Applications close 2nd July 2021. Telehandler, Dogman & Slinging Annual Report Bowls sessions from 1.30pm. Club Night ses- NZ residency or a valid NZ work Visa. Gantry & Truck Mounted Crane (HIAB) Election of Officers sions from 7pm Contact: Ev 021 136 1564 or 445 0809 for further information Ph: 03 445 4424 or 0508 2 DRIVE (37483) General Business or cell: 027 510 0684 Stay n Play - @ Kidsfirst Kindergarten, Crom- Cromwell Depot: 2b Traders Lane Barbara Emmitt well. Wednesdays 9.30 - 10.30am. All families E: [email protected] www.drivetech.co.nz Secretary welcome. Runs during school terms READ ALL THE BEST NEWS TODAY! cromwellnews.co.nz and Districts and Districts 14 News Cromwell News 23rd June 2021 23rd June 2021 Cromwell News 15 Winning INTRODUCING community 63 The Mall, Cromwell Ph 445 4705 ideas sought This report was compiled as part of Connect SALE Cromwell’s Public-Interest Journalism project ALL WINTER FASHION Sport, the arts, health, conservation, neighbourliness… anything will be considered Connect Cromwell Community for Connect Cromwell’s new “Winning Ideas” REDUCED competition. Facilitators Georgie Affleck and The group are keen to support community- Tania Partridge. Photo Supplied FOR ALL YOUR DOMESTIC AND focused ideas that need a bit of funding to COMMERCIAL GARAGE DOOR NEEDS help them along, through a competition that anything that’s good for the hood.” gardens, family events, a dog park and CONTACT DAVE WOODS p:03 409 2869 m:027 3511 635 e:[email protected] will culminate in a fun event in August. There were a few rules about who could public-interest journalism. *Conditions Apply Groups and individuals around the enter and as long as the project was not The group, a Community-Led Development Cromwell Basin are being invited to pitch ideas commercial it would be considered, Tania said. non-profit organisation, is funded through Open 7 Days Mon to Fri 10-4 Sat & Sun 10-3 www.windsordoors.co.nz on anything from pest control to performing “We’d love to see children and young the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) and arts for a share of the $20,000 prize pool, people getting involved as well as young the competition was a way of kickstarting Community Facilitator Tania Partridge said. families, workers and our senior citizens... initiatives that benefitted the community. “We work with lots of groups and anybody and everybody is welcome.” Run by a volunteer steering committee, encourage ideas but really wanted to throw Fellow facilitator Georgie Affleck said Connect Cromwell secured funding from VOTE it wide open, get people thinking and give applications for “Winning Ideas” would be the DIA in 2019 for a five-year programme them the means to make it happen. open until July 23 then the top ten groups aimed at helping communities become These are tough economic times and small or individuals would pitch their plan at a fun more resilient and connected. BOB SCOTT kindnesses are really important to help keep community event in August. Georgie says interested parties should our community connected. Some of the projects Connect Cromwell email [email protected] for an JULY 2021 It might relate to sports, the arts, a were currently involved in included creating application form. Help and advice was FOR CROMWELL COMMUNITY BOARD neighbourhood gathering, building something… public seating around Cromwell, community available if needed.

I am standing as a candidate in the by-election as I believe our community board needs a fresh face to deliver outcomes that are important for the Cromwell area. OPEN HOMES Joy Campbell Phone 022 038 2968 Robin Jenkins Phone 027 2247 546 • Ensuring that the new multi-purpose Cultural/Arts Centre is started straight away in conjunction with the Cromwell Cultural Centre Trust. Camille Ainsley Saturday 26th June 2021 • The re-vamp of The Mall to include more parking and an open piazza Ph 027 204 1941 2.00 – 2.30pm 28 Kerry Court, Cromwell Deadline Sale area with views towards the mountains. Deadline Sale closing 15 July 21 at 3pm Sunday 27th June 2021 Viewing by appointment 34a Sugarloaf Drive, Mount Pisa By Negotiation + GST if any • Ensuring that new developments and sub-divisions within the town 1:45 to 2:15pm 5/20 Barry Ave $685,000 Viewing by appointment 99 Ord Road, Cromwell By Negotiation incorporate the “greenways’” that define Cromwell and retaining the Viewing by appointment 258 Cornish Point Road, Bannockburn By Negotiation 6/20 Barry Ave $675,000 Cromwell Golf Club in its present location. 7/20 Barry Ave $675,000 Sunday 27th June 2021 2:30 to 3.00pm 31 Donegal Street $559,000 Viewing by appointment 28 Kerry Court, Cromwell Deadline Sale These are some of the issues that I will be fighting for. Viewing by appointment Deadline Sale closing 15 July 21 at 3pm PLEASE give me your Vote when voting papers are delivered in July Viewing by appointment 34a Sugarloaf Drive, Mount Pisa By Negotiation + GST if any Nicky Butler Viewing by appointment 99 Ord Road, Cromwell By Negotiation Ph 027 7511 801 Viewing by appointment 258 Cornish Point Road, Bannockburn By Negotiation You can contact me on 021 067 3355 or Bob Scott Sunday 27 June 2021 Tall Poppy Central Otago Authorised by Bob Scott, 17 The Dunes Cromwell New Listings 36 Tarbert Street, Alexandra 2.00pm Sections - Open for Viewing 0800 82 55 76 tallpoppy.co.nz Richards Beach Road, Cromwell A home for every Lot 2 - 5919 sqm Sunday 27th June 2021 Build a lifestyle. Lot 3 - 4575 sqm 11-11.30am 27 Gilling Place Enquiries Over $885,000 Lot 4 - 5700 sqm 11c Horace Street Negotiation AA home home for everyfor Sunday 27 June 2021 By Appointment: Build a Whatever stage you’re at, 1.00 – 1.30pm 12 Coleraine Sreet, Cromwell $790,000 2 Miners Terrace Negotiation better lifestyle.Versatile has a home for Off market opportunities also available - please enquire for more info. everyyou. Find out lifestyle. more about Ph 03 445 1748 WhateverourWhatever ranges stage stage today. you’re you’re at, at, Versatile Cromwell 1 The Mall hasVersatile a home hasfor ayou. home Find for out more Cromwell Real Estate Limited Licensed Under the REA 2008 Cromwell Ph 03 445 0702 better 7 Murray Tce, Cromwell future about0800you. our Find VrangesERSATILE out more today. about Saturday 26th June 2021 32 versatile.co.nzourMcNulty ranges Rd, today. Cromwell. Ph: 445 0790 1.00pm 13 Olds Crescent Deadline Sale 6/7/21 Sunday 27th June 2021 Private Appointment 92 Smiths Way 1-1.30pm 28A Fastnet Street, Alexandra By Negotiation future 08000800 VERSATILE VERSATILE versatile.co.nz 284 Ripponvale Road 191a Ripponvale Road versatile.co.nz 4 Lowburn Valley Road Ph 03 445 1155 Lot 6 Pigeon Rock Road 70 The Mall, Cromwell Freedom Metro Family Lifestyle 24 The Mall, Cromwell Saturday 26th June 2021 Ph (03) 445 3458 11.00am 14 Pioneer Court DLT Licensed under the REAA 2008 11.00am 25 Smitham Drive $620,000 12.00pm Wooing Tree Estate Sections From $260,000 Freedom Metro Family Lifestyle Sunday 27th June 2021 12.00pm 24A Orchard Place Neg Over $650,000 1.30-2.00pm 2 Mansor Court, Cromwell $965,000 1.00pm 18 Missy Crescent Neg over $800,000 Promote your business View by appointment 2.00pm 27 Melmore Terrace Neg over $895,000 78 Pearson Road, Cromwell PBN Sunday 27th June 2021 Call in, email or phone Ruth to view the extensive 400 page merchandise catalogue. 10 Roberts Drive, Cromwell $1,699,000 11.00am 14 Pioneer Court DLT 37 Melmore Terrace, Cromwell PBN 11.00am 25 Smitham Drive $620,000 03 445 0443 [email protected] 10 Hawkdun Place, Alexandra PBN 12.00pm 22 Jollys Road PBN over $869,000 212 Cairnmuir Road, Bannockburn $1,535,000 1.00pm 13 Excelsior Place PBN over $899,000 2a Traders Lane, McNulty Rd, Cromwell 9310 www.quantumprint.co.nz 03 445 0443 [email protected] 2A Traders Lane, McNulty Rd, Cromwell www.quantumprint.co.nz and Districts 16 Cromwell News 23rd June 2021

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