Waipa Post Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Time for Laughter at Show
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Established 1911 Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Partners for growth XRace comes to Cambridge The family adventure race New minister keen to partner with local government known as XRace is coming to Lake Te Ko Utu this Friday. Teams, made up of one BY DEAN TAYLOR aging infrastructure. parent and one child, must She said she looked forward locate and complete 10 New Minister for Local Gov- to May when Prime Minister mystery challenges, racing ernment Nanaia Mahuta told Jacinda Ardern was hosting the the clock and other families. Waipa District Council guests Local Government Forum. Visit www.xrace.co.nz/ at Wednesday’s stakeholder It would be a chance to took breakfast at Mystery Creek she at central and local government cambridge hoped they could feel the partnerships to work on better Labour-led Government was decision making around such Yoga classes different from what they were issues as the provision for Waipa residents are used to. growth and increasing and invited to yoga classes at the She said it was important improving housing stocks. Ngahinapouri Hall every that they were more accessible, She said it was an opportun- Saturday at 8am. more “engaging at the front ity for politicians to be more Classes are 45 minutes, end” to gain traction. connected with their constitu- cost $5 and are suitable for The minister had covered a encies and meet those beginners. fair bit of ground in her address challenges, while prioritising Please bring a mat and a and answering questions from the four wellbeings. water bottle. the floor. The question of Ma¯ori repre- For more information She opened by saying central sentation was also raised, and contact Liz on 0210484836. government and local govern- she said the outcomes were ment needed to look at smart always better when Ma¯ori were Free clothing partnerships to promote involved in the front end of Raleigh Street Christian regional growth for this area conversations, rather than the Centre, Cambridge is hosting and not to consider Waikato as end. a community-wide free “an add-on to Auckland”. “The best practice bench- clothing and household She went straight to a key mark is for engagement with issue — provision of water iwi to be part of process, and goods giveaway. services to communities. meeting that goal can be The event is on Saturday, She said councils were right achieved in a number of ways, March 24 from 9am to to consider a different and more including Ma¯ori representa- midday. strategic approach to water tion,” she said. Donate your unwanted, management. She was in favour of repre- but nice, goods, volunteer to “Councils face tighter regu- sentation and said it would be help out or bake goods for lations following the enquiry valuable to her if local govern- youth to sell on the day. into the contamination of Have- ments made representations Don’t have anything to lock North water,” she said. supporting that cause. swap? Come anyway and “All New Zealanders deserve The minister also fielded a take what you need. high quality, safe drinking question about likely central For more information water delivered via a carefully government support for a dis- contact Hilly on 0223405767 built and maintained network.” covery centre for Te Awamutu, or Viki on 021929028. The minister said where and said from her perspective it people had been let down it was would be a valuable asset and Sew a bag, not good enough for anyone to she would favour an argument decide they could carry on to create a front door to the rich reduce waste doing the same things but hope heritage of Waipa and Waikato. Want to learn how to make for a different outcome. The minister said it would be your own shopping bag and She did not discount central important to create a partner- government intervention ship team including iwi, central help reduce plastic waste? mandating or requiring co- government and the tourism Head along to Bridges operation between providers to sector, look for a point of differ- Church, 28 Duke St, ensure a quality service. ence, such as using technology Cambridge on Saturday, Waipa District Council TC200318DT10 to create an interactive experi- March 24 from 10am to 2pm recently voted against working MINISTER for Local Government Nanaia Mahuta addressing guests ence, and look to positive to find out how. with Hamilton City Council on of Waipa District Council at last Wednesday’s stakeholder breakfast. models on which to base the Everything you need to get a shared water service — a proposal. sewing will be provided. decision the city council is perfect sense for councils to land and internationally to pro- “I like the sound of The No bookings required. asking to be reviewed at a keep the three water services vide affordability while Waikato Discovery Centre higher level. together and to investigate addressing such factors as based in Te AWamutu,” she The minister said it made models from around New Zea- growth, climate change and said. 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Waikato dairy farmer Zara FMG Young Farmer of the much loved friend” embroid- “Tickets are just $10 each, Range of Coleman sleeping bags and Cosh admits it’s been tough Year. ered on her sleeve. with all proceeds going dealing with the death of her The contest was held in “Colby’s mum was directly to Farmstrong,” said camping equipment available in store. close friend Colby Harris. Rotorua earlier this month. messaging me throughout the NZ Young Farmers chief Colby, who was second-in- “It was a tough day for me, day and his dad was there and executive Terry Copeland. Coming up: charge on a 300-cow dairy having to compete without told me he was proud of my “It should be a great night farm, took his own life last Colby there,” said Zara, who performance,” said Zara. with lots of laughter.” December. was also a finalist. “That support meant a lot.” “NZ Young Farmers is Kawhia 2 DAY “Not having Colby around “As I was completing the Zara is urging people in proud to help organise this Fishing Competition anymore has been hard,” said modules, I imagined him rural Waikato to get off the important, much-needed Zara. laughing at all my little stuff- farm and attend a special event,” said Terry. Saturday 31st March & “I miss him so much.” ups and safety violations.” comedy night on Saturday, “We want to be a leader in Sunday 1st April The pair were both active Colby’s spot on the day was April 21. supporting and nurturing the members of NZ Young left vacant as a mark of Internationally acclaimed health and wellness of young Tickets on sale in store Farmers. respect and finalists’ hats comedians Andre King, Nick New Zealanders.” please bring cash. In the weeks prior to his were embroidered with his Rado, Paul Ego and Tarun death, Colby had qualified for name. 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The presentation was headed by Deputy Mayor Grahame Webber, with support from councillors Liz Stolwyk and Clare St Pierre and staff members Barry Bergin, service delivery manager, and Deborah Frederick, finan- cial planner. Hosting the gathering was Te Awamutu Grey Power president Hazel WP200318DT02 Barnes — also a Waipa GREY Power members had questions relating to public transport, the future of District councillor. Te Awamutu i-Site, water quality and supply, water meter charges, water Grahame outlined Wai- charges for cross-lease sections, 1080 poisoning, roading and the presenta- pa’s position and tion of the 10-Year-Plan itself. expectations for the next WP200318DT01 decade in what Council is WAIPA Deputy Mayor describing as an Grahame Webber made ‘ambitious but affordable’ the first public presenta- plan for the district. tion to Te Awamutu Grey Council plans to spend Power on Thursday. $1.26 billion over the next 10 years on key projects share Waipa’s significant and services. Just over heritage sites. half of that amount will be He said the investment, funded by ratepayers. especially in New Zealand Population growth is Land Wars sites, would one of the big drivers of include signage, spending — and also entranceways, paths and accounts for increased walkways, public facilities income.