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Aorsome quiz Bike park opens night, auction Te Awamutu Rowing Club is holding a quiz night and auction at the Waipa Workingmen’s Pop ‘n’ Good Club from 7pm on Wednesday, March 7 to support young rowers. Bike Park is Quiz teams of six at $10 per person can enter. Auction items ready to ride include a signed All Black jersey and holiday vouchers. Entries and enquiries to for everyone [email protected] Clothes swap BY DEAN TAYLOR Swap until you drop next We’ve been watching progress Thursday, March 8 at The since last year — and on Friday Clothing Swap. the wait was over as Pop ‘n’ Good Head down to the Baptist Bike Park and the new play- Church from 7pm and swap ground areas were officially clothes, shoes and accessories opened to hundreds of waiting for free. You can drop off items children and their families. early at the Baptist Church from Mayor Jim Mylchreest Monday to Thursday next week thanked everyone who worked between 9am and 2pm. on the project and made it a Contact Leila on success — but especially Davies 0221012153 for more info. Foods owners Paul and Donna Davies who funded the new pro- ject. Blessing for He said the couple had approached Council about mak- Te Awamutu ing a permanent contribution to The Day of Blessing is at the the Waipa community, recognis- Te Awamutu Sports Club on ing the support the community Wednesday, March 7 at had given in establishing their midday. nationally and internationally The annual event sees Te recognised food manufacturing Awamutu churches come business. It started with the Pop together to pray for a blessing ‘n’ Good popcorn brand. over the town. Guest speakers As keen recreational cyclists, are nine-times former New and supporters of healthy life- TC010318DT01 Zealand Superbike champ styles, it was seen as a natural fit POP ‘N’ GOOD Bike Park Andrew Stroud and local MP that they sponsor the new sponsors Paul and Barbara Kuriger. facility. Donna Davies cut the Jim said without that finan- ribbon to open the new cial contribution the park would facility at Friday’s Com- Fonterra future not have been possible at this munity Party, watched by Thomas Watts is operations stage. Mayor Jim Mylchreest manager at Fonterra Co- Donna also took the podium, and youngsters eager to operative Group Ltd in Te with Paul and couple’s family in get onto the new track. Awamutu. He and food safety support, and said they had raised manager Daniel Gray will their children here and seen the address the Continuing town develop and grow. Education Group meeting on “We saw the bike skills park Wednesday, March 7, where at the Avantidrome and loved they will expand on Fonterra’s how well used it is and what a contributions both in Te healthy, family atmosphere it TC010318DT04 Awamutu, New Zealand and helps create. HUNDREDS of people world-wide, and will assess the “We really wanted to do some- turned out to the com- future of the organisation. thing that had longevity and munity party to cel- ebrate the opening of See ad in today’s paper or encouraged good, healthy life- styles starting at a young age.” Pop ‘n’ Good Bike Park phone 871 6434. and new playground ■ Continued page 2 facilities.

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■ From page 1 14,045 The bike skills park has one track designed for bike, 14,045* scooter and skateboard tricks, CIRCULATION 14,045* as well as an area designed for youngsters to learn road skills and rules around signage and safety. A new destination play- ground incorporates adven- ture equipment and uses the natural contour from Selwyn Lane to Mangahoe Stream. Pioneer Park Playground also had some new water play [email protected] equipment installed and a fenced off area, with appropri- ate equipment, has been [email protected] added designed for smaller children. The new park links [email protected] existing facilities such as the Events Centre, Pioneer Park [email protected] Playground, picnic and barbe- cue area, Pioneer Walk and TC010318DT07 Rose Gardens as the Hub con- NEW slide is a popular attrac- tinues to develop. tion. TC010318DT05 KEEN youngsters wasted no time [email protected] trying their tricks.

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TC010318DT09 MAKING music and TC010318DT06 having fun is LEARNING the ropes about keeping left, giving way and serious business.

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Barbara Kuriger MP for Taranaki-King Country BY BETHANY ROLSTON Barbara Preece. Leaders are dubbed Queens — Barbara goes by the title ‘Queen A proud supporter of Rural The Rosetown Red Hatters were trans- Barbarossa’. The group is a part of the & Provincial New Zealand ported back in time when they visited the international organisation The Red Hat Kihikihi Police House and Jail and Society. Temple Cottage in Lyon St. The Red Hat Society is a playgroup for There was red hats, purple clothes, women created to connect like-minded Inglewood Office Te Awamutu Office strings of pearls and laughter as the women, make new friends and enrich lives A 80RataSt,POBox A 53 Mutu St, PO Box women came together for lunch and a tour through the power of fun and friendship. 124, Inglewood 4330 302, Te Awamutu 3800 of the historical buildings. The society was founded in 1998 in the Temple Cottage was built on the Alex- United States for women aged 50 and P 06 756 6032 P 07 870 1005 andra Stockade Reserve, Grey St, in 1870 beyond, but is now open to women of all E Kuriger.Inglewood@ E Kuriger.Teawamutu@ for Charles Temple, a forest ranger and ages. Women aged 50-plus wear red hats parliament.govt.nz parliament.govt.nz member of the armed constabulary. and purple outfits while women under 50 It was moved to its present site, the Te wear pink hats and lavender clothing. The Rata-tu Reserve, in Lyon St in 1992 where formation of the international group was it has been restored and furnished in inspired by the poem Warning by Jenny keeping with the period. Joseph. The Kihikihi Police House and Jail was built in 1901 and combines the constable’s ■ The Rosetown Red Hatters welcomes new facebook.com/BarbaraKurigerMP dwelling, the police station and the cell members. Contact Barbara Preece on 871 9494 barbarakuriger.co.nz Funded by the Parliamentary Service and authorised by block. It is the only remaining example of for information. Barbara Kuriger MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington. its type left on its original site in public The historical buildings in Kihikihi have an open ownership. day on first Sunday of each month from 1pm to The Rosetown Red Hatters is a group of 3pm. Contact Beryl Burnside on 871 8248 for around 30 women led by Pirongia woman more information. $33,000 goes to groups

Four groups have been allocated $33,000 Waipa schools and will acknowledge Waipa to support heritage initiatives in the Waipa District Council as a contributor. district. Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust The money comes from Waipa District was granted $10,000 to help with the upgrade Council’s heritage fund which sets aside of its restoration plan. $70,000 annually. The fund supports natural Further grants of $5000 each went to the heritage projects (for example, wetland Cambridge Historical Society to assist with restoration), built heritage projects (for the digitisation of the Waikato Independent example, building restoration) and cultural newspaper, and to J and H Smyth to assist or archaeological heritage. with wetland restoration. Waipa District Council’s service delivery Applications from the Torchbearer committee approved grants after nine Trust, Lower Mangapiko Streamcare Group, applications were received requesting more Waipa District Council, the Cambridge than $158,000. Only $36,485 was available to Repertory Society and Armistice in Cam- be allocated during this round. bridge were declined for this round. The largest grant of $13,000 went to Bridget Williams Books to support the ■ Applications for the next funding round are publication of a second New Zealand Land open now and will close on June 30. Updated Wars book by author Vincent O’Malley. forms and revised criteria are now available on The book will be directly relevant to Council’s website, www.waipadc.govt.nz 4 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, March 1, 2018 COME ALONG TO OUR Park memorial’s E-WASTE COMMUNITY COLLECTION DAY! history unearthed BY DEAN TAYLOR Any ing with a battery or a plug can be overe ! Te Awamutu War Memorial Park has an interesting historic panel in the amphi- Saturday 3 March theatre, but no one seemed to know much 10am to 1pm about it. We’ve always known 214ChurchillStreet,TeAwamutu it was there, but last year when I was Drop off your e-waste for a small discussing some Plusgeta A better optio improvement to the charge and we’ll do the rest. park, and especially the freecoffee! tha area where I stage landfil! Shakespeare Large in the Park, with staff and items councillor $10Televisions, fridges, Marcus Gower ovens, washing our curiosity machines. was piqued. TC010318DT02, TC010318DT03 There MEMORIAL Panel in the wasn’t much amphitheatre at Te Awa- to go on — the mutu War Memorial Park. initials BP on the panel and a Technical College. $5Mediumitems explanatory The work had been cast FREESmallitems panel under- in marble concrete from a Computers, laptops, DVD Mobile phones, neath describ- clay mould by Barbara players, microwaves, kitchen appliances, ing the history of the town. arrival of Pakeha, estab- Packwood (BP) — an artist speakers and vacuums. keyboards and a It was worthy of investi- lishment of missions and and arts mistress at Auck- computer mouse. gation. early settler life. land Girls Grammar A search of past issues In 1955 an article School, particularly of the Te Awamutu Courier elaborates after the panel involved with pottery and For a full list of items that can be recycled and the cost, visit: waipadc.govt.nz/e-waste uncovered a 1953 article is installed. crafts, from 1954-66. where the Waipa District The design was The explanatory panel War Memorial committee undertaken by Yvonne was written by Te Awa- discussed an historic panel Rust, originally of mutu Historical Society utilising existing images Parawera, and at the time president Henry and ideas around the a graduate of Canterbury Swarbrick, who had also arrival of Ma¯ori, pre- College School of Art and advised Yvonne over the European living, the arts mistress at Wellington design of the artwork.

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TC010318SPCHURCH REACH AOG Church took its recent Sunday service ‘out of the box’ to Selwyn Park.

Te Awamutu’s Reach Park. comments. AOG Church has adopted As well as the congre- So last Sunday when Sel- the theme ‘get out of the gation, a handful of people wyn Park was being used for box’ for 2018 and as an sat on nearby seats to listen another event Reach AOG expression of the theme, the in and enjoy the music. Church held another out- church recently took its The first outdoor service door service at Te Awamutu Sunday service to Selwyn received favourable War Memorial Park. E-waste day Saturday Concert

Farewell your unwanted The family-friendly event is off computers, microwaves, fridges will include music and recycling and other electronics at an activities for children. Due to forecasted e-waste collection day this Satur- If you bring an e-waste item bad weather, Te day. along Serenda Espresso will Awamutu Country Any electronics with a plug give you a free coffee. Music Club had can- or a battery can be dropped off at The collection day is at 214 celled its planned the event for $5 or $10 depending Churchill St, on Saturday, musical entertain- on the item. March 3. ment at this Satur- Smaller things like a com- day’s Gourmet in puter mouse, electric jug or ■ For more information visit the Park at Selwyn mobile phone are free. waipadc.govt.nz/e-waste Park. Thursday, March 1, 2018 Te Awamutu Courier 7 Couple bringing back WHAT’S HOT the social dance scene WHAT’S NOT HOT BY BETHANY ROLSTON TC290218TCBR01 ■ The thoughtful lady who handed in TE AWAMUTU couple Colin my wallet to the police. Colin and Jean and Jean McKenzie have ■ McKenzie are hoping to been dancing together for Awesome dog owner who left dog revive the social dance as long as they’ve been in car with air-con running and car scene in Te Awamutu. married — 36 years. window sunshade on. The Te Awamutu couple ■ The old gentleman that walks up met through a Young Farmers dance in Te Ku¯iti and down Bond Rd every morning in the 1980s when dancing picking up rubbish. in the local hall was “the ■ The person who picked my sun- thing to do”. glasses up and put them on my car. They’ve now been danc- and Jean have rocked up to ing together for as long as other dance clubs around NOT they’ve been married — 36 New Zealand while travel- years. ling. ■ School children getting drenched Colin is the president of “That’s the beauty of it with no bus shelter. the Te Awamutu Good — we can slot in anywhere ■ Companions Dance Club, a in the country.” Women in red ute taking wooden group for social, old time Te Awamutu Good pallets from businesses without per- and sequence dancing. Companions Dance Club is mission. Good Companions Dance inviting people of all ages ■ The last video store closing. RIP. Clubs are dotted around and abilities to come along New Zealand and started as to this Saturday night’s ■ Stock grazing in riparian plantings a way for widowed, single dance at the Te Awamutu on Mangapiko Stream. or divorced people to social- Bible Chapel Hall. ■ ise. The group meets on the If we had a parking warden the The clubs now welcome first Saturday of the month need to spend money on new parking people of all ages and abil- at 7.30pm. spaces would evaporate. ities. Colin and Jean, with Colin raves about the help from other dance clubs benefits of sequence dance, in the Waikato, are also saying it is good exercise running dance lessons TEXT: write TAC HOT or TAC NOT then your opinion. for both the mind and the starting next week at the Send to 021 241 4568 body. Kara¯piro Hall. He also wants to dispel Classes start on EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. the idea that social dance is Wednesday, March 7 at boring or that men can’t 7.30pm. The first night is Send to [email protected] take part. “People need to know “It’s lively, fun and a free and classes are $3. Colin says social dance social dance is not old- good way to meet new DELIVER: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. is a fun and safe alternative fashioned and dreary,” he people.” ■ For more information to a night out of drinking. says. In previous years Colin contact Colin on 871 1979. Drop into our offi ce 97 Sloane Street SPECIAL OPEN WEEKEND SATURDAY 3RD – SUNDAY 4TH MARCH FROM 11.00AM TO 3.00PM

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Dave Stimpson and Janice Keen to bounce back after being black flagged Johnston emerged junior singles champions for players with BY COLIN THORSEN under five years’ playing experi- ence at Kihikihi Bowling club. Te Awamutu motorcycle Stimpson was always in con- racer David Hall goes into the trol of the men’s final after third round of the national series conceding one shot on the open- at Horsham Downs International ing end enroute to beating Owen Raceway this weekend on a high Johnston 21-5 over 14 ends. after placing third at the Battle of He finished with a flourish, the Streets race meeting in Pae- stringing together a sequence of roa. 3, 3, 3, 2. The 25 year old was the Janice Johnston went one bet- defending 600cc Supersport For- ter than her husband, taking out mula Two champion after win- the women’s final 16-11 against ning the class at Paeroa in 2017. Elske De Bruyn played out over Chances of retaining his title 18 ends. took a nose-dive when he was Johnston, on the comeback controversially black flagged for trail after breaking her right holding his front wheel up too arm, trailed 5-zip after four ends. long in the first race. He was She drew level at 8-8 with three docked points after placing shots on the 11th. second, but managed to keep his De Bruyn regained the lead cool and place third in race two (10-9) with two shots on the 13th, after seeing his title winning then played second fiddle as hopes dashed. Johnston wrapped the match up In the feature King of Streets with 1, 2, 1, 3 on ends 14 to 17. race at Paeroa, the 2017 Supersport champion was hold- ing third when he over shot a School champs corner, costing him three placings. He ended up sixth in TC010318SP9 the event for all classes, includ- ROSETOWN racer David Hall (34) leads the Formula Two field on his Suzuki 600 at the Battle of the at Avantidrome ing those on gruntier 1000cc Streets meeting in Paeroa. ANDY MCGECHAN PHOTO machines. The National School Track Hall also competed on his because he had finished highest New Zealand Superbike Cham- Hall had earlier placed sixth Championships are taking place Norton Dominator 500 in the day’s second of two For- pionship series, now at the half- and fifth in the two races in at the Avantidrome in Cam- (sponsored by Lindsay Kyle of mula Two races, but, the count- way stage with the third of four round one of the nationals at bridge on March 20-21. Domi Developments) at Paeroa, back rule aside, there was really rounds being held at Hampton Ruapuna in Christchurch, This event is hosted by Cyc- dominating the classic class — nothing to separate the two men, Downs, north of Huntly, on Sat- placing sixth overall on points. ling New Zealand and covers winning race one and placing both of them on identical ZX-6R urday and Sunday. He had a fifth and DNF in round grades U13 to U20 over a range of second in race two. Ninja bikes. He was holding second and two at The Levels in Timaru for individual and team events. Kawasaki riders Toby Sum- Hall’s third placing on his PJ had posted the fastest lap times seventh overall. Spectator entry is free and mers and Shane Richardson Racing 600cc Suzuki (sponsored in both races at The Levels in The fourth and final round there will be racing in the shared the wins at Paeroa on by Peter Johnson) was a good Timaru, only to part company will be contested at Bruce evenings. Sunday, with Manukau’s Sum- confidence-booster after experi- with his machine and finish McClaron Raceway Taupo on All welcome, so come along mers declared the overall winner encing a costly crash during the seventh overall on points. March 17-18. and cheer your local schools on.

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N IMPENDING adventure looms shortly — tackling 300-odd kilometres on the USEFUL WEBSITES AAlps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. This somewhat daunting prospect ■ alps2ocean.com has required a concerted effort to ■ hawkesbaynz.com reacquaint myself with the bicycle — ■ bayofplentynz.com gathering dust in the garage! Weather, wind, flat tyres, too busy, too tired — pathetic excuses really. Saying yes to a friend’s invitation to cycle from Mt Cook to Oamaru seemed hasty at the time. The e-bike was the deal breaker. It did however, spark the need for some urgent practice; pressing the pedal and get the heart pumping. Since starting in earnest after New Year, I have discovered several salutary points. There are far more people pedalling around my way these days. Papamoa’s of France. Hawke’s Bay’s Barbara many old-timers a fresh lease on CLOCKWISE burgeoning growth has a lot to Grieve has run cycling holidays life. While out one Saturday and FROM TOP: do with it, of course. Dedicated there for more than 20 years. I have sensing I was about to be overtaken, Cycling the cycle ways have also made an undertaken two — the Charente I was relieved it was by an e-bike. waterway trails impact — recreational cyclists region and southern province of Catching our breath, the 77-year-old through the sharing waterway tracks with Languedoc. I have also knocked off said it had renewed his zest for life; French region of walkers, joggers and dog the Otago Rail Trail — a feat I hadn’t probably saved it. Charente; owners. even considered, until a former I will be the baby in my group of Napier’s inner- Then there are the lycra- colleague put it out there. Despite 70-somethings — e-bikes city wharf is a clad roadies — constantly in head winds and hills, the sense of prerequisites for the terrain we will vibrant a hub training for one event or achievement was euphoric. Having tackle. Not Mt Cook mind you — just where old sheds another — plying the 20-something Hawke’s Bay was one of cycling’s never cycled since school days; the checking it out — along with some of are now cafes kilometre stretch down Papamoa earliest advocates — almost 200km weary adage — ‘it’s just like riding a New Zealand’s most spectacular and restaurants; Beach Rd. Thankfully, it leaves the of trails now running throughout the bike’ — does help explain the scenery. It’s only the longest, One of the many non-purists alone to putter beside region. From estuary loops around learned activity of muscle memory. continuous cycle trail in the cafe´stops along the pukekos in their own time — Napier’s re-invented wharf hub, to A bit of balance helps. Gear co- country. Note the website info: ‘This the Otago Rail e-bikes an obvious choice for many. winery rides and landscapes such as ordination is a knack. After that, it’s is not a rail trail, but a cycle trail Trail; the demise Tauranga has gone to great Te Mata Peak and Cape Kidnappers tally ho really — apart from head with hills, corners, loose surfaces of the Raleigh lengths to get people on bikes. Cycle — Hawke’s Bay has proven how an winds — unlikely in the land of the and mixed gradients. Bike fitness a 20. routes and nature trails are entire tourism and hospitality long white cloud, sadly. requirement!’ everywhere — paths and commuter industry can thrive around cycling. Which makes me realise e-bikes How hard can it be — on an routes gradually being constructed New Zealand’s great cycle trails are no longer a fad, a phase, or naf e-bike? Suffice to say, while I am in a network that will eventually link arguably began the love affair in this gizmo for fops. They have doing the hard yards — self- Waihi Beach in the north to Maketu country, though cycling has long introduced an entire new market to steaming in my urgent build-up — I in the east. been a tourism attraction in the likes cycling. Dare I suggest, even given am already a convert. Sales and Rentals NZ's Electric Bike Specialists TAKE A FREE ELECTRIC BIKE TEST RIDE TODAY

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There was pizza, there was bowling, there was beer. Brooklyn the icy wind gets right into our bones and we’ve got hot, Bridge, Coney Island, and Williamsburg. Old-school gangsters freshly-made pizza waiting for us just around the corner. and hot young hipsters. It couldn’t be more American if it tried Grimaldi’s is the place where legends are made. Founder Patsy and yet, with all the classic sights and sounds on offer, a day in Grimaldi started making pizza in the 1940s, learning from his “There’s always that person who is dragged along, they’re not a Brooklyn also provided a fresh take on this famous borough. uncle at his coal-fired oven restaurant in Harlem. beer person,” says Tim, who’s running today’s public tour. “We’re We were there for 12 hours only — a taster trip on a packed When he decided to go into business for himself in 1990, he here to show them the one true way.” itinerary designed to make the most of our short time in New chose Brooklyn over Manhattan as coal ovens were legal in the And he’s right; you will likely find a beer here that suits you — York City. So what can you do, see and learn about Brooklyn in former and not in the latter. whether it’s the standard Brooklyn Lager, Pilsner or IPA, or the half a day? Well, you’d be surprised. The business gained an excellent reputation but towards the more unusual Bel Air Sour or Black Chocolate Stout, or the end of the decade, Patsy retired, selling the name and franchise quarterly experiment beers, such as Kiwi’s Playhouse, a sour ale 11am Over the bridge and far away . . . to restaurateur Frank Ciolli. The Grimaldi’s success continued in aged on kiwifruit in red wine barrels. “I want to show you things tourists can’t find,” says Paula, Frank’s hands until 2011 when the building owner didn’t renew The brewery was started in 1988 by two amateur home brewers our guide on A Slice of Brooklyn’s classic pizza tour. This the restaurant’s lease. Frank wasn’t deterred; he renovated an — a banker and a former Middle East war correspondent. 20-something Italian-American Brooklynite is everything you old bank building next door and carried on churning out pizza Brewmaster Garrett Oliver came on board in 1994, and the want from a tour guide: funny, informative and razor-sharp. And pies to hungry visitors. brewery has been on this Williamsburg site since 1996. It’s now if you’re worried about any awkward silences, don’t be. Paula A year later, perhaps jealous of Frank’s success, Patsy came a local institution and more than 3000 people come through its talks a mile a minute; perhaps even a mile a second. Clad in out of retirement, re-leased the original Grimaldi’s building doors every weekend alone. skinny jeans, black leather biker jacket and Ray-Bans, she’s the and opened Juliana’s Pizza. There’s little more than 10 steps Innovation and fun is the MO here: the young, cool, hipster-type epitome of understated Brooklyn cool, with enough goofiness to separating the two and no love lost. staff clock off for the day, wander into the public Tasting Room and pour themselves a glass of something cold before heading not be intimidating. And when she says she knows Brooklyn like But it’s Grimaldi’s where you’ll find queues out the door; it’s home. the back of her hand, she’s not kidding. been named the best pizzeria in New York by the Zagat guide, Brooklyn was a city in its own right until 1898, when the five and is often featured in food TV shows and city guides. With For visitors, public hours are Monday-Thursday, 6-9.30pm; boroughs consolidated to become the NYC we know today. But Paula, we don’t need to worry about queues. Her cousin Tony — Fridays 6-11pm, Saturdays 12-8pm and Sundays 12-6pm. Drop there’s still a feeling that it’s worlds away from Manhattan, not who started A Slice of Brooklyn tours in 2005 — knows Frank, in and hang around in the Tasting Room for a while, take a free least because you have to travel across the East River on one of so tour guests get the VIP treatment. tour (book in advance, places are limited), listen to some live four bridges to get between the two. music and have a bite to eat from one of the food trucks. And Within minutes we’re tucking into the best pizza I’ve ever tasted. you’ll be guaranteed to find at least one beer you like — it’s the Our tour starts at Union Square, and as we travel over Its excellence comes in its simplicity: just three ingredients — one, true way. Manhattan Bridge by luxury coach a sign reads “Welcome to fresh San Marzano tomatoes, basil and buffalo mozzarella — on Brooklyn: Where New York Begins”. You can almost feel Paula a thin, coal-fired base. 7pm Time flies . . . breathe a sigh of relief to be back on the “right side” of the river. I could walk away happy after my two slices of Grimaldi’s best, Although the tour is ostensibly about pizza, it’s actually about so but Paula is just getting started. The tour also takes us to L&B A little bit giddy, we venture around the corner to another local much more: famous movie locations from Saturday Night Fever, Spumoni Gardens, another renowned pizzeria she says will institution, Brooklyn Bowl. This is a live music venue, bowling Goodfellas and Annie Hall; the Brooklyn Bridge; Coney Island’s change our lives. This is a thicker, doughy pizza with a twice- alley, bar and restaurant all rolled into one, and it’s a whole lot famous boardwalk; and Brooklynites both famous and everyday. risen base. The cheese is layered on first and the tomato sauce of fun. We’ve booked two lanes for our group of eight and though the competition might be fierce, the bowling certainly isn’t. I In recent years, the borough has become synonymous with New on top of that, followed by a sprinkle of pecorino cheese. It’s rich and dense and very different to Grimaldi’s. I’m more of a blame all that beer and pizza. Things get progressively raucous York’s hipster movement. Lena Dunham’s watershed TV show as the lights go down, the live music starts and the pins glow Girls was filmed here, and there are countless coffee shops, fan of the thin pizza but L&Bs is an experience — not least for its understated location and restaurant crowded with the kind of neon in the dark. It’s almost a sensory overload — the Original craft breweries and vegan restaurants popping up on every Wailers are on stage, the lanes are full of bright, young locals, people who’d fit right in as extras in a Scorsese gangster film. corner. Williamsburg, the heart of hipster Brooklyn, used to be and the atmosphere is outstanding. Three hours flies by, but it the heart of the shipping industry, Paula tells us. “Now it’s all We drive to Coney Island and Nathan’s Famous Inc, a hot dog feels like the night is just getting started for the eager bowlers man-buns and artisanal blueberry juices.” stand that has been on the same site in constant operation (bar queuing up outside. Homes in the Bay Ridge neighbourhood can now fetch between a break for Hurricane Sandy), since 1912. It’s also the home of US$6 million and $9m; poky apartments in Dumbo that rattle the international hot dog eating competition, which began in the 10pm View from the top when trains run overhead can set you back $4000 a month. 1970s. Paula tells us about current champion Joey Chestnut, There’s just time for a nightcap before we make our way over the But even with the gentrification, people love it — it’s a breath who ate 72 hot dogs in 10 minutes. After four giant slices of East River back to our hotel. The perfect end to a perfect day of fresh air after the steel and glass corridors of skyscrapers pizza, I think perhaps I could be a contender next year. comes at the sleek Ides Bar on the top floor of the very stylish across the river. Wythe Hotel. The rain is bucketing down, but the view from the If you want the best views of Manhattan, Brooklyn is also the 5pm Beers for everyone floor to ceiling windows is bright — the city skyline lit up in all its place to go. Paula takes us to Brooklyn Bridge Park, a long What better way to help dilute all those carbs than with a tour night-time glory. Paula might be biased but I’m starting to agree stretch of piers and promenade that look back to Manhattan and and tasting at Williamsburg’s Brooklyn Brewery? This place is an with something she said earlier in the day: “Manhattan just make for perfect photo opportunities. We don’t linger long; absolute must-visit and if you don’t drink beer, don’t worry. looks better from over here.”

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Kihikihi Rugby Club is in the enviable position of having two international players helping coach their senior men’s team in 2018. What makes it so unique is the fact that they are both women who are held in high esteem world-wide — Black Ferns’ siblings Carla (15s, Sevens) and Chyna Hohepa (Sevens). Carla, who nowadays lives in Japan with her partner Karne Hesketh and son Cohen, 6, was a member of the triumphant Black Ferns 15s team that won the World Cup in Ireland in August, 2017. She is here until April when her family return to the Land of the Rising Sun. TC010318CT02 “We love this place [Kihikihi TC010318CT03 WAIKATO rugby development RFC]. It’s our second home. It’s SIBLINGS Carla (left) and officer Wayne Maxwell stresses a where we were brought up when Chyna Hohepa keen to help out point to the Kihikihi senior rugby both dad (Selwyn) and mum training Kihikihi senior men’s team during their pre-training (Debbie) were playing in the gold rugby team this season. session warm ups and stretches. and black jersey,” the women told the Courier. “We are leaving no stone the past. “Kihikihi already has two unturned in our quest to rid “But we are putting it behind coaches this year [Mitai Tuuta ourselves of the stigma of being us and moving forward posi- and Selwyn Hohepa]. We are the club that lost our bar licence tively. We have formed a new simply there to offer our experi- in 2017,” said Selwyn Hohepa. committee and come up with ence from a different perspective “We are a great club that has strategies to ensure the same at a national level. been around for 126 years and mistakes are not made again.” “We are keen to help out in are all doing our part to meet The strength of Kihikihi RFC any way we can when asked to council requirements to get it in recent seasons has been the contribute by the coaches.” back up and running as we go junior section. More than 100 The goal for the Kihikihi through the process of re apply- kids represented the club last senior team is to go one better TC010318CT01 ing for a bar licence. year. than last year when beaten in the REFEREE Grant Cotterell takes Kihikihi’s Bubba Rata-Hemopo (on “We are trying to move for- The Under-13 team made the Waikato division two semi-final ground) and Haven Komene through the new breakdown rule at ward and make a change for the grand final at Waikato Stadium by Hamilton Old Boys. Kihikihi Domain on Monday night. better for our future generations, two years running, finishing In their quest to familiarise who will play for Kihikihi one runners-up in 2015 and winners themselves with the law changes Grant Cotterell to their senior Wayne Maxwell, Waikato Union day, and to have a positive in 2016 against Hamilton Marist for 2018, and carry on laws from training session on Monday rugby development officer who outlook within the community.” on both occasions. The Under-11 last year, the club invited long night. took the team through various Hohepa said the club accepts side was beaten last year, by serving Te Awamutu referee Also in attendance was defensive and attacking drills. that there has been mistakes in Hamilton Marist in extra time.

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Reigning women’s club women’s scramble, with champion Sylvia Gooch Thora Young second shot a personal best round runner-up on 70. of 76 at Te Awamutu Golf John Tart was in sub- Club on Saturday. lime form in Sunday’s The 13 handicapper was scramble, accumulating 45 understandably delighted stableford points. His near- to record a PB after playing est rivals were Percy Kapa poorly in the Waipa on 41, Barry Murtagh 40 Classic. and Joe Vause 39. She rebounded big- Twos were scored by time, showing just why she Toni Coleman and Rewa is the current club cham- Hawira. pion with eight straight There was no play on pars on the front nine. A Monday, Tuesday and bogey on the ninth gave TC010318CT04 Wednesday due to the her a one over par 37, then HOT SHOT Sylvia Gooch greens being cored. Best of came home in a two-over- in sparkling form at Te the Thursday Vets were par 39. Awamutu Golf course on Mick McConnell and Les “I had shot 77 a number Saturday. Common with 38 of times, so it’s nice to get stableford, Murray Wallis that monkey off my back.” clear of the runner-up 36, John Neilson, Sid Lim Gooch was five shots Shirley Lord (68) in the 35. Johnston blitzes the field

Twelve handicapper further shot off the pace winning the closest to pin Andrew Johnston made a with 68 nett, Garry Bow- and longest putt compe- mockery of his handicap, man 69 and Derek Boyle 70. titions. shooting an even-par round The junior scramble re- Matson took out the jun- of 72 at Pirongia Golf Club. sulted in a triple deadheat ior jackpot worth $300. The club’s Prebble Cup between Grant Morgan, Twos were also scored captain blitzed the field Jim Dunn and Keith by Empson, Bowman and with his 60 nett, finishing Ormsby who all returned John McCormick. seven shots clear of joint 65 nett to head off Don The club’s Vetent Div- runners-up Kevin Appleby Matson 67, Addy ision 2 Championship Pen- and Brent Keene. Nieremeijer, Paul Empson nant team beat Piopio 5-4 at Johnston was out in 35 68, Lynda Morgan 69, Barry Waihi. and home in 37 with birdies Cavey 70, Ron Gogswell 71. Up 2-1 after the on 1, 6, 15, 17. David Seager struck the foursomes, Pirongia won Bill Fox, Ken Bardsley senior jackpot of $56 with a three singles matches to and Rob Taylor were a brace of twos, as well as take the tie. Ingham Mitsubishi Te Awamutu. Pre - Reg Clearance

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See the The Gallagher Chiefs have gone down to lead to 16 points. defending champions the BNZ Crusaders Damian McKenzie sparked a long range team at 45-23 in their opening match of Investec attack as he put Sam Cane into a gap. The PGGWrightson Super Rugby for 2018. All Black flanker ran from near halfway to JL Connolly’s new tipster Mark ‘Tank’ score for the Chiefs. 41 Market Street | Te Awamutu | 07 870 2830 Fleming scored a perfect 7/7 in week two of McKenzie set up another try feeding Te Awamutu Courier Super Rugby competi- wing Solomon Alaimalo. McKenzie tion. He scored 2/2 in week one for a 100 per converted both tries and the gap narrowed cent success rate going into week three. to two points (19-17) at the break. Edmonds Judd’s Chris Grenfell and At the 55 minute mark, McKenzie landed Qubik’s Jeremy Collett both scored 6/7. a penalty to give his side the lead for the first Grenfell sits in second place on 89%, time in the match. followed by Collett, Dwight Harvey Out of nowhere, centre Jack Goodhue (Superliquor) and Mike Herbert (Waste made a break in midfield which ended in Management) all on 78%. lock Sam Whitelock crossing for the The Crusaders cleared after some early Crusaders’ fourth try, converted by pressure from the Chiefs and soon charged Mo’unga. upfield at AMI Stadium in Christchurch. The gap closed to three after McKenzie After several phases near the line, loose struck a 48 metre penalty, only to see forward Matt Todd muscled his way over to Chiefs’ replacement flanker Lachlan Boshier score the opening try. Soon after, a loose yellow carded for a contentious high tackle pass was pounced on by first five Richie and a penalty try awarded. Mo'unga for a second try in the opening 12 Needing to score twice, the Chiefs tried minutes. desperately to chase the game, but After putting pressure on the Crusaders Crusaders’ George Bridge and Manasa defence, the Chiefs kicked a penalty to get Mataele both scored intercept tries in the on the board. dying minutes of the game. An overlap out wide saw number-eight The injury-hit Chiefs head to Eden Park Jordan Taufua dot down for the Crusaders. on Friday night for a local derby against the David Havili added the extras to extend the Blues. ROUND 3 DRAW Friday, March 2 Blues v Chiefs Auckland 7.35pm Reds v Brumbies Brisbane 10.00pm

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Open Fridays10am-4pm Acknowledgements 132 Sainsbury Road GREEN, 7.30pm - 9.30pm 7.30pm MIN 2M3 DELIVERED ➩ Mini silage bales David George. Remember Tuesday, 6 March ➩ Pirongia OR phone Join our friendly dancers Phone Tony Fabish Also bales for sale Susan Ranstead Passed away Cnr Vaile and 021 964 542 peacefully on 25 us in your Palmer Streets Phone 871 9105 December 2017, age 74. Organised by Otorohanga Family Dance 3 All Welcome FIREWOOD for sale, 5m 027 371 3368 Rural Property Tui and family would Will and Enquiries: Alan and Nita Stock 07 873 8679 truck load - $200, 10m3 like to express our $360 truck load - sincere and heartfelt delivered. Phone 07 873 thanks to all family, 9190 or 021 617 349. Agistment friends and work leave a legacy TTEE AWAWAMUTUAMUTU SMALLSMALL Wanted to Buy TE AWAMUTU Expected shortage next or Exchange colleagues who winter. 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Notice is hereby given that the Nga Tai o 021 0274 6299 Kawhia Regional Management Committee Please contact Brendon for a FREE appraisal (RMC) comprising the following marae: GRAZING offered, Pirongia, up to 90 avail, Te Mahoe, Tokopiko, Mokoroa, Mokai Contact: Brendon McNeil PILATES stock well cared for, daily M: 027 - 488 8056 Kainga and Rakaunui will be holding their checks, quiet stockman, B: 07 871 8700    meeting to elect: Mat class: inline water minerals Blue Ribbon Realty Ltd MREINZ Licenced Agent REAA 2008      incl, inspection welcome. 1. Their marae representatives; and       Brett 0274 830 856. SAFE ‘N’ SOUND 2. RMC representative for the Maniapoto      WANTED INMILK STORAGE Maori Trust Board (MMTB) Intro offer:     Livestock & Poultry EMPTY COWS • Units available now!     On Tuesday 27 March 2018, at 5pm, at the For Sale: • Electric Security Fence   ! "#$ #!  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Phone 871 5131 Phone 027 458 2904 GET TOP $$$$$ or email For compassionate and caring service PUBLIC NOTICE [email protected] Dead or FREE removal Alive same day service Garth & Lynette Williams of application for Off Licence Cars Vans Hiace Hilux Landcruiser Corolla www.teawamutufuneralservices.co.nz SECTION 101, SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 Sports Notices Townace Liteace Trucks 4WD’s Big Trucks WB&BJRogers Ltd 4370 State Highway 31 Oparau WE PAY UP TO $10,000 ULTRA CLEAN Church Services has made application to the Otorohanga District 0800 700 180 Licensing Committee at Otorohanga for the grant of a Call 0800 569 656 Off Licence in respect of the premises situated at 4370 Wanted to Rent ST JOHN’S TE AWAMUTU State Highway 31 Oparau known as Oparau EXTERIOR house METHODIST Roadhouse. cleaning. Phone Ultra ANGLICAN Clean 0800 569 656 today! PARISH CHURCH The general nature of the business conducted under WANTED TO RENT the licence is General Store. TE AWAMUTU SPORTS • Three brm plus family home LOUNGE suites cleaned. Services 261 Bank Street • Te Awamutu area - rural ok this Sunday The days on which and the hours during which the JUNIOR RUGBY Phone Ultra Clean 0800 Communion liquor is (or is intended to be) sold under the licence • Family members relocating 569 656 now! Third Sunday In Lent Service this Sunday are: Monday to Sunday 7am - 10pm. 2018 • Excellent references - long term please 8am St John’s, at 10am The application may be inspected during ordinary REGISTRATIONS Richard or Glenda Death Tree Services Te Awamutu We are an inclusive office hours at the office of the Otorohanga District 871 3396 or 027 026 1721 9am St Paul’s Parish, extending a Online registration Hairini warm invitation for Council, District Licensing Committee, 17 Maniapoto required prior to weigh-ins Street, Otorohanga. 9:30am St Saviour’s you to join us. See facebook for further info Sports Notices Pirongia Rev Shelley Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes 10am St John’s, 871 4453 to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 6 March 5.30pm - 7.30pm PAPERPLUS & SPORTS WORLD Te Awamutu 15 working days after the date of the publication of this All welcome 8 March 5.30pm - 7.30pm OTOROHANGA All are welcome to notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the our services. Religious Notices Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at: 11 March 10am - 12pm FRIDAY NIGHT NETBALL Otorohanga District Council Remember the Town 17 Maniapoto Street, PO Box 11, $45 cash at weigh-in or Starts 16 March Blessing on 7 March at WISDOM OF Otorohanga 3940. the Rugby Club Rooms online when registering. Runs for eight - ten weeks SOLOMON (incl shorts and socks) at Albert Park, 1000 BC No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made Maximum of 16 teams with A grade and B starting 12 noon. in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in grade Honouring a Any enquiries to section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act Facebook: @TASJuniorRugby $250 p/team (Adults or college students) Follow us on Facebook rebel will 2012. backfire like a [email protected] For registration email Parish of St Johns’ This is the second publication of this notice. This Te Awamutu stone tied to a Phone Jeremy 021 830 614 or [email protected] slingshot. notice was first published on 22 February 2018. Keri 021 231 3640 Queries call Audrey 027 505 4034 Thursday, March 1, 2018 Te Awamutu Courier 17 Trade Services Gardening & Farm Employment Employment Vacancies BRIAN Krippner Landscaping building, advanced trade qualified, alterations and PIRONGIA Farm Assistant Relief BuildingBuilding &M Maintenanceaintenance TeamTeam BUILDER NEEDED additions, maintenance, Required PositionPosition no job too small, Milker LBP108788. Phone 027 255 For new season, Once a day, TREEEE st 5753. 1 June start, 140 cows, sole Looking for a change or fresh SERVICES 700 cows located in charge, opportunity? Te Kawa. 18kms East of Experience preferred CARPENTER but not essential. Te Awamutu Superior Building are looking for a Two bdrm house Phone Qualified Builder or 3rd or 4th year AVAILABLE supplied, minimum of two references reqd. 027 325 3886 apprentice to join our enthusiastic team. 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Library Assistant Provididers of qualliity carree inin theW aipa Distrriict for 30 years (Evenings/Weekends) RESTHOME CAREGIVER - Short Shifts ENGINEERING CAREER We have some short caregiver shifts available that • Te Awamutu based DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY can be worked together or separately. • Permanent, part time We are looking for someone with care giving Are you a reliable, practical, resourceful person blessed with loads of common The Waipa Libraries are at the heart of our district, they play a key role experience, who is honest, reliable and can relate sense and a can-do attitude? in bringing our diverse community together through a range of services, well to our aged adults. Can you effectively use modern technology, communicate well both verbally and programmes and events; from Toddler Time and Wriggle & Rhyme to This will include working every second weekend. evening events, workshops and guest speakers. in writing, and pay attention to detail? Are you unafraid of technical duties such as interpreting plans and auditing work AM SHIFT • 7am - 10.30am, five shifts a In 2016 we were excited and proud to open the doors to a new sites? fortnight and 1pm on Saturday and impressive Library building. The relaxed and welcoming space brings Otorohanga District Council is currently seeking confident people interested in Sunday to life a new central hub that offers a combination of learning, reading developing a varied, challenging and rewarding career managing the creation and social interactions; this has enabled the team to take their services and maintenance of infrastructure for the community. • 29.5 hours fortnightly and initiatives to the next level. You don’t need to be an engineer, but you DO need to be willing to keep learning PM SHIFT • 4pm - 8.30pm, seven shifts per We are seeking someone with energy and initiative who will relish on-the-job and to contribute positively to our team culture. fortnight the opportunity to provide exceptional customer service as one of our We offer life-friendly hours generally between 8.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to • 31.5 hours fortnightly team of Library Assistants. This role operates primarily on a Saturday Friday, upskilling and the ongoing support of the Engineering Manager and wider morning (9.15am - 1.15pm). It would also be an advantage if the team. 61 hours per fortnight if worked together. successful candidate had flexibility to work additional hours that may be For a confidential chat please call Erin on 07 873 7104 or send your cover letter Orientation given with on-going aged care required during the week to provide backup support for busy periods and CV to Erin Fairgray at [email protected] by 5.00pm, Monday 12 education and great support staff. March 2018. and to cover holidays and leave for full and part-time staff, especially Heather Lydford at Tarahill Resthome - Wednesday and Friday evenings. DC Clibbery Phone 871 3672 between 9am - 3pm Reporting to the Library Supervisor this role will be responsible for Chief Executive assisting customers with queries, issuing/receiving books, shelving www.otodc.govt.nz for more details. and providing backup support to other staff. You will enjoy interacting and building relationships with the public, and be an enthusiastic and Public Notices confident team member. Dump Truck & Newspaper Delivery If you are comfortable using computer programs, have an ability to Excavators People Wanted! listen to customer needs, and have a passion for books, reading and Operators Are you looking to put some extra learning, then we would love to hear from you. 1 year exp + WTR dollars in your back pocket? Are you endorsement and reliable, energetic and conscientious? To apply for this job, please go to Class 2 preferred. https://www.joinourteam.co.nz/?job=5044TAC. If so you could be just what we're Reliable and drug after! Applications close on Tuesday, 13 March 2018. free. We have part-time roles available in the A Phone 021 233 2806 following areas right now! New Plymouth, Te Kuiti/Te Awamutu/ Otorohanga; Wanganui; Hawkes Bay; all WEATHER areas north of Taupo including all suburbs in Hamilton, Auckland & Whangarei; fo week endin 28 February 2018 AND regional townships north of Auck- Rain/ Apple Pickers land through to Kaitaia. Wanted Morning newspaper delivery work Min C° Max C° Rain/mls We urgently require fit, involves early starts and finishes. They reliable apple pickers are all part -time roles that are ideal for for our harvest season students, people seeking a secondary February - May 2018. source of income or fit retired people. KKihikihiihikihi 10 2277 12.612.6 Orchards in Hamilton PPirongiairongia 11.211.2 2277 19 The Raukawa Charitable Trust has the following position available and Eureka. Must It is essential that applicants have their have own transport. own reliable vehicle with WOF and PPokuruokuru 14 2288 11 for an individual who is eager to work and develop their skills in the Registration, a current full driver license If you are keen please PPukeatuaukeatua 11.11.88 26.226.2 16.5 following career. send your c.v. with and mobile phone. covering letter to To apply please contact us on Te AwamutuAwamutu 11 26 15 WHANAU ORA NAVIGATOR (KAIARAHI) seasonalemployment 0800 694 321 between 8am and 5pm @sunfruit.co.nz and we will then pass your details on PPukeatuaukeatua h hadad a hhumidityumidity h highigh o off 7 79%9% t thishis w weekeek Raukawa Charitable Trust has a vacancy for a Whanau Ora Navigator For enquiries please to the individual contractors who will (Kaiarahi) in the Social Services Team. This is a full time permanent role, call 07 843 4426 contact you directly. RRecordedecorded by ourour fantasfantastictic llocalocal weaweatherther enthusiastsenthusiasts and is responsible for supporting, mentoring and coaching whanau through the development and implementation of Whanau Ora plans. For soil moisture and temperature visit: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ www.thehondashop.co.nz/weather Responsibilities include working with whanau to: • Improve lifestyles and fi nancial situations • Participate fully in their communities through social engagement • Confi dently embrace and participate in Te Ao Maori Commercial • Build cohesive, resilient and nurturing whanau Carpenters and • Improve their own outcomes and move towards optimal Formworkers/ independence Concrete Workers • Engage with Eligible Families/Whanau and coordinate interventions (placers/finishers) to ensure they live in warmer, drier and healthier homes. Experienced We are looking for someone who labourers & hammerhands • Has well established health and social service networks within the with 1 years South Waikato region experienced required. • Is able to confi dently utilise service providers to fully benefi t whanau Email • Is able to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of [email protected] people including service providers and Raukawa whanau and hapu • Has an ability to coach, support and mentor whanau • Is able to assess the needs of whanau 9271623AA • Is able to write plans and has the ability to regularly evaluate and Your review them. local No formal qualifi cation or experience is necessary although a background in social or community work is desirable. A current full classifi eds Class 1 drivers licence is essential to be able to carry out this role. For an application form and the position description go to DIRECT www.raukawa.org.nz. Send your application including CV in chronological order and cover letter to [email protected] by 5pm LINE on Friday 9 March 2018. Raukawa Charitable Trust operates under a Smoke-free PHONE Environment policy. For more info about the Raukawa Charitable Trust visit www.raukawa.org.nz 871 5151 RADIOSPORT.CO.NZ Thursday, March 1, 2018 Te Awamutu Courier 19 TE AWAMUTU COURIER

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She enjoys the chal- made many wonderful SUN 10:40 & 3:10, TUE 5:45 The couple met when lenge of entering awards friends over the years and BREATHE M SAT 3:15, FINAL SUN 1:15 both were involved with with Chippa in the solo and are proud to be part of the ------“Offbeat and intriguing black comedy the Rotorua Country instrumental sections. country music family and Andrea Bocelli’s fascinating, about true events that in turn are, Music Club and played a They have both been look forward to entertain- triumphant story is a joy to behold. We at times, tragic in themselves. large part in The Gold Clef finalists and have won ing this Saturday. hold it in high regard. Patrons love it. A girl mistreated all herlife becomes an Awards. quite a few trophies Get a group together to Olympic champion. This is not for the faint THE MUSIC OF SILENCE PG hearted. Language and content are raw Since then they have between them. come to The Bible Chapel LIMITED SEASON. travelled extensively and Chippa can be seen from 12.30pm for an after- and gritty. Outstanding soundtrack. performed at many venues playing lead guitar at noon of variety and enter- THU 5:30, FRI 10:00 & 5:25, SAT 2:50, Loved this movie.” Graeme. throughout the Bay of many of the country music tainment. SUN 12:50, TUE 5:30, WED 5:25 I, TONYA R16 Plenty. clubs, and occasionally the For more information JUMANJI: FRI 7:35, SAT 7:40, Carolyn sang for many drums. phone 870 1551. WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE PG SUN & MON 5:40, WED 7:35 3RD MONTH. SAT 3:40, SUN 1:40 A brilliant and gentle comedy. The acting This is a great film you will want to is tremendous, the characters eminently TE AWAMUTU see more than once and has a most credible and compelling and as the story memorable soundtrack. People love it. unfolds there are moments of wonderful comedy and razor-sharp wit against a RSA THE GREATEST SHOWMAN PG backdrop of pathos, wisdom and honesty. 3RD MONTH. THU 5:40, FRI 5:30, “Sweet, with some good belly laughs. The Club open daily Mon to Sat 11am, Sun 1pm SAT 5:35, SUN 3:35, TUE 5:40, WED 5:30 message it sends is that Life is an Adventure if Raffl es Wed & Fri, Membership draw Mon, Wed, Fri you want to take the ride.” Graeme. “A prequel to ‘DUNKIRK’. Fantastic, Bomber Command Restaurant fantastic - emotional, will hit home. Think FINDING YOUR FEET M THU 5:50, FRI 10:10 & 5:50, Thursday rolling lunch $10, 12 - 2pm ‘King’s Speech’ and ‘Iron Lady’.” Neil. THE DARKEST HOUR M SAT 12:55 & 5:20, SUN 10:55 & 3:20, Dinner Wed to Sun 5pm FRI 5:25, SAT 1:15, SUN 11:15, WED 5:25 MON 5:40, TUE 5:50, WED 10:00 & 5:50 Fri 2 March 7.35pm on Sky Chiefs Vs Blues A very interesting film of a TRUE story, for A moving true story, this gentle tribute to Dress in chiefs gear – free drink discerning audiences.It gradually becomes a former starlet is a hidden gem. very exciting, with a satisfying climax. FILM STARS DON’T DIE Special prices to fi rst try. THE POST M IN LIVERPOOL M SAT 3:05, SUN 1:05 THU 5:25 & 7:40, FRI 10:20, 5:25 & 7:40, Very good viewing; uncompromising and SAT 12:45 & 5:05, SUN 10:45 & 3:05, absorbing but not a comedy. MON 6:00, TUE 5:25 & 7:40, 381 Alexandra Street - 871 3707 WED 10:10, 5:25 & 7:40 Courtesy van ext push 4 free call The Award Winning gritty drama. 3 BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, “It’s a solid film,lots of twists and turns. Wed to Mon from 4pm MISSOURI R16 It’s more Bridge of Spies than Atomic MEMBER OF CLUBSNZ & RNZRSA THU 7:45, SAT 7:30, SUN 5:30, TUE 7:45 Blonde as an 80s spy film. Members, their invited guests and affi liated members most welcome It has plenty of action, but it’s more a STILL OUR #1 FILM. thinking Cold War spy flick.” Matthew. Inspired by a true story. “Very good – same Intrigue and double crosses. class as Mahana. Acting, photography, THE WORLD IS TOO SMALL A PLACE TO HIDE! script all first rate. Another fine homegrown Te Awamutu movie. Please support it – you won’t be RED SPARROW R16 disappointed.Nothing is what is seems. THU & FRI 7:30, SAT 2:35 & 7:10, Allan. That was a film and a half!” A regular. SUN 12:35 & 5:10, MON 5:30, Patrons are giving this film high praise. TUE & WED 7:30 Courier BROKEN M Your community newspaper - phone 871 5151 THU & FRI 8:00, SAT 6:00, SUN 4:00, THE MERCY M ALSO TUE 8:00, WED 10:20 & 8:00 DEATH WISH START MAR 8

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