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Published Tuesday and Thursday WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2005 034TC060/05 Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 35c. BRIEFLY Hamilton man Milestone for Memorial Park Mutu Street resident Shirley Stirling killed on has overlooked Memorial Park for many years and noted that its 50th anniversa- train track ry came and went without celebration. Police have identifi ed the Her husband, the late Bill Stirling, man killed on the railway took the photos to the right on opening lines north of the Alexandra day showing how important the event Street crossing as 27-year-old was to Te Awamutu and district. Michael Anthony Ashton of The images also show how the park Hamilton. has grown and developed. Mr Ashton was hit by a train The park was opened on Sunday, De- at about 4.20 am on Sunday. cember 4, 1955 by then Prime Minister He was believed to be lying Sidney Holland. asleep on the tracks and died The project began in 1947 when as a result of the collision. three schemes were proposed to the Te The line was closed for about Awamutu Borough Council and a ‘me- three-and-a-half hours follow- morial park’ chosen as the most fi tting ing the accident. way to honour those who fought and Police are not treating the died in World War II. death as suspicious. Over successive years three mayors, G. Spinley, F. Parsons and C.F. Jacobs chaired the Memorial Park committee. Kawhia display In 1950 the idea was sold to the public, for New Year but slow progress raising money almost halted the project. Kawhia will bring in the New A year later it was back on track and Year in style again with another earthworks commenced. fi reworks spectacular planned. In February, 1952 the Memorial Park Co-organiser Lou Sher- committee held its monthly meeting on man says businesses in Te site, a tradition they kept going to keep Awamutu, Otorohanga, Te Kuiti up the interest in the project and to and Kawhia have generously keep a close eye on progress. supported the midnight fi re- When it opened was hailed as a tre- works display again this year. mendous asset for the district. A tribute was paid to H Babbage, who was the Kindness designer, planner and supervisor. FOOTNOTE: At the opening cer- appreciated emony Boer War veteran Albert Berry There is still time to make of Pokuru marched with his RSA col- a young person happy this leagues from ‘Big Tree Corner’ to the Christmas by donating a gift at park, then collapsed and died. The Warehouse. Community Constable Rich- ard Hurrell, Youth Aid Offi cer Neal Webb and The Warehouse Te Awamutu manager Willie Albert Park concert to raise Hall are rapt with the response to date for gifts for deserving families. The gifts should be wrapped funds for vital operation and labelled as to whether they are suitable for a girl or An outdoor concert at Albert already been undertaken, includ- [email protected]) or The event has the support of boy and what approximate age Park in January will raise funds ing a hangi, but the Albert Park Wendy Atutahi (phone 871 2157 Te Awamutu Rugby, Sports and group. for a vital operation for local concert on January 14 is the major or email [email protected]). Recreation Club and a number WINZ, CYPFS and schools woman, Malanie Elison. fundraiser. On January 14 the gates will of other individuals, groups and have assisted identifying wor- She was diagnosed with Mo- “Eight well known New Zealand open at 8.30am and the live music organisations. thy recipients and the gifts will tor Neurone Disease in August bands are kindly giving their serv- starts at 10am. The concert is pro- If you would like to donate food be distributed tomorrow and last year and her rapid physical ices towards the cause,” Theressa moted as drug, smoke, alcohol and or gifts for children’s prizes, phone Thursday. deterioration has prompted her Ball says. video camera free. Theressa Ball (871 4892). whanau to seek whatever means These include Nesian Mystic, Regent Theatre available to assist her. Adeaze, Flow on Show, BDS, Black “Fortunately, there is a mira- Rose and more. summer treats cle operation (stem cell surgery) David Wikaira-Paul (Tama) Regent Theatre has been up- available in Japan that will and Pua Magasiva (Vinnie) from MMerryerry ChristmasChristmas graded yet again this year and dramatically improve Lani’s Shortland Street will act as MCs. Te Awamutu Courier wishes all its readers a very Merry Christmas features an interesting mix of condition,” says whanau member Katchafi re have donated person- and a Happy New Year. This is the fi nal issue for 2005. movie entertainment over the Theressa Ball. ally signed prizes. First edition in 2006 will be published on Tuesday, January 10. Our holiday period. The cost of making this pos- Tickets are on sale and cost offi ce will re-open on Friday, January 6. Check out the advertisement sible is around $40,000, but her $25 for adults (children under 13 We would like to thank all advertisers, readers and contributors on page 19 and the article on whanau are determined to raise free). for their support during the year and wish you all a safe and happy page 18 for more details. the money. They are available from Ther- holiday. Some fundraising projects have essa Ball (phone 871 4892 or email

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356TC026-05 19 Ready CRIMELINE What’s on Te Awamutu Police 872 0100 EMERGENCY 111 Te Awamutu Police have dealt with the following matters since last week: To Go Events and activities in and around Te Awamutu for January, as notifi ed to Te Awamutu i-Site Information Monday, December 12: Centre. Burglaries: NZ Honey. Three men disturbed working on company 1986 Toyota Corona 7-8. Kihikihi Polo Club, weekend club fi xtures. Phone computers. Young Street residence. Two drop saws, electric planer 871 3811. and two boxes of wine stolen. Pokuru Road residence. Groceries 1800, manual, 4 door 11. Come Dancing, 1.30pm- 3.30pm, Te Awamutu RSA, stolen. live music, courtesy van available. Phone 871 5191. Theft of Christmas lights from Mahoe Street property reported. sedan, new WOF, 13-15. Te Awamutu Sunday Tramping Group, Ruape- Unlawful interference with vehicle parked at Laurie Street address new rego. hu, limited numbers. Phone 871 7366 or (07) 843 7299. reported. Two male offenders disturbed after breaking window and 15. Te Awamutu Country Variety Group, 1pm, Meth- damaging steering and locking mechanism. odist Hall. Phone 871 4118 or 871 6045. Tuesday, December 13: 21,22. Kihikihi Speedway, 21st NZ Minisprints Quali- Waikeria inmate arrested for assaulting an offi cer. fying, Sidecar Grand Prix Qualifying. 22nd NZ Minis- Theft of a cellphone and handbag from car parked at Memorial prints Finals, Sidecar Grand Prix Finals. Kind Country Park reported. Saloons. 1pm starts. Burglaries: Te Awamutu Panelbeaters. Five mag wheels from 356TC028-05 28-30. Te Awamutu Sunday Tramping Group, Thames, locked yard. Irvines Pharmacy. Offender wearing balaclava smashes limit 12, tent sites available. Phone 871 9885. front door and grabs Sinutab. Decamped in tray of utility when Pirongia Gallery of Lavender Art, open Saturdays and security offi cer appears in Alexandra Street. Allll For .00 Sundays from 10-4pm, 812 Baffi n Street, Pirongia. Fea- Utility used for Irvines Pharmacy burglary recovered at Balance ture artist for January is Potter Lyn Alves of Cambridge. Fertilisers. It had been previously stolen from Osbornes Transport. ONLY $1,000 Phone 871 9890. Theft of three pigs from Pirongia Road property reported. Pirongia Arts and Crafts Shop and Gallery, Franklin Slaughtered and gutted at property. Street, open 10am-4pm mostly seven days. Exhibiting Theft of sheep dog and cattle dog from Baffi n Street property artist for January is Levonne Dodunski. Phone 021 154 reported. Phone 021 298 4271 a/h 07 872 1770 2157. Paterangi Road property farmer reports bull calf appears to have been slaughtered and gutted on his property. Not his calf. Damage also done to water pipe. Brigade notebook Wednesday, December 14: Te Awamutu Volunteer Fire Toyota Cordia stolen from Kihikihi located in Teasdale Street. Our Friends Think We Brigade has attended the fol- Waikeria inmate complains of being assaulted by another inmate. lowing matters since last week: Thursday, December 15: Are To Sell Tuesday, 9.27pm. Rubbish Arrests: Man for EBA and possession of cannabis. Woman for MADMAD fi re, Ohaupo Road. possession of cannabis. Man for driving while disqualifi ed. Car !! Wednesday, 3.01am. Cover impounded. move to Otorohanga. 11.41am. Willful damage to vehicle parked at Lyon Street address reported. Tanker to Raynes Road. Friday, December 16: Thursday, 8.09pm. Gas main Man arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and threatening ruptured, Cambridge Road. behavior likely to cause violence. 1.13pm. Car fi re, Pokuru Road. Theft of a handbag, cellphone and wallet from Hair Express Saturday, 10.12am. Tree fi re, reported. Arapuni Road. 11.40am. Alarm Saturday, December 17: activation, Wharepuhunga Youth reported for shoplifting from The Warehouse. Road. Burglary of St John’s Church offi ce reported. Cash and cheques stolen. Exhibition still on Thefts from cars: Stereo speakers, sub and amp from Hanning

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PAGE 2 Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, December 21, 2005 Stay vigilant: Police Learning motorbike As the fi nal rush to Christmas takes boats and caravans, are road worthy place, and then the relief and relaxation and legal. of the holidays that follow, Te Awamutu If leaving your trailer unattended on Senior Sergeant Dave Simes warns the the roadside, at the batch or camping safety the right way public to continue with basic safety. ground please use a locking mechanism With the approach of Christmas, to ensure they cannot be coupled up to a trees are decorated and placed in a vehicle and removed. prominent position in the family home Whilst travelling remember the slo- and generally visible from the street. If gan - Drive, Revive and Survive. Take this is the case in your home please do regular breaks from driving to over- not place wrapped gifts at the base of come fatigue. the tree where they are visible by the When towing or driving at a slower passing public. speed be courteous to other road users Place gifts out on Christmas Eve. A and pull over and let vehicles building little planning can save a lot of grief for up behind pass. Better to receive a toot your family. of thanks than other gestures or abuse Whilst out shopping ensure all pur- from frustrated motorists. chases placed in your vehicle are con- Boaties, dont forget to service your cealed in the boot or under a cover in boat and ensure emergency equipment a station wagon. Offenders target car such as life jackets, fl ares, radios and park buildings, shopping malls and auxiliary motors are in good working high density car park areas around order. It is too late once on the water rural towns ‘shopping’ from your car if and an emergency arises. you risk leaving purchases openly on The area you are holidaying in may display in the interior of your locked ve- have active offenders targeting vehi- hicle to provide gifts purchased by you cles, baches, boats and camp sites and for their families. therefore it is extremely important to While shopping, particularly in super- ensure items of value are correctly se- markets, do not leave handbags sitting cured. Items such as cellphones, loose open in trolleys, exposing your wallet to change and sunglasses left on display the unsuspecting thief. While turned in vehicles in car parks, parked on the away from your trolley selecting prod- side of the road or at beach resorts are ucts from the shelf, the thief walks past open invitations for offenders. Sure you and at the same time lifts your wallet go on holiday to relax but don’t relax from your handbag and will be using your normal security standards for your YEAR seven and eight students from Paterangi School, including Aaron Kelly (left), Maddi your credit cards fraudulently before boat, car, bach or personal effects. Finch (second from right) and Tony Burke (right), with parent Alan Henderson, kitted out for you realise your wallet has been stolen. Should you be the victim of an offence their motorbike skills session run by Peter Glidden Honda. Photo supplied. If you are going away complete a or incident that requires reporting to maintenance check of all locks, latches the Police please complete that task A good number of year sev- most do not have proper skill ners, and he says they were and ensure all windows and doors at your holiday location and dont wait en and eight students from and safety training. such quick learners he had fi t and secure correctly. Check your three weeks until you return to work. around the district will have They contacted schools and them riding within a minute. alarm is functioning correctly, has been Offenders from your holiday location a better idea of motorbike offered their services to show Most children didn’t want the recently serviced and contacts in the will also have moved on. safety thanks to Peter Glid- youngsters the correct way to sessions to stop. event of an activation are current and For those not going away on holiday den Honda. use motorbikes. Mr Bryant and his staff will be at home during your absence. please be vigilant and keep an eye on Staff members, and expe- Peter Glidden Honda pro- were overwhelmed by the It may be necessary connect to a moni- your neighbours’ address. rienced MotoX riders Shane vides the tutors, a range of response to the courses and toring company short term if no one is Should you observe offences being Blackwell and Jaden Gray Honda CFR 70, 80 and 100 the letters of appreciation available to respond. committed or suspicious activity in worked with students from bikes, fuel and safety gear. they received from those who Advise neighbours of your holiday your neighbourhood, ring the police im- Paterangi, Ngutunui, Kora- The bigger bikes were re- took part. plans, destinations and contact phone mediately. konui, Pukeatua and Arohena stricted for safety reasons. They say the trial has been numbers in the event of an emergency It may be holiday time for you but Schools as part of a trial bike Groups were divided into so successful and positive at your residence. offenders take advantage of any oppor- safety programme. absolute beginners and those they want to offer it annually Please ensure mail and papers are tunity that presents itself. Be assured Manager Peter Bryant says with some experience, and to all schools in the district. stopped. Letter boxes stuffed full of mail there will be suffi cient Police staff work- they know many young peo- two courses were made for Mr Bryant says they will be are an open invitation to offenders. ing in your community to deal with any ple have access to motorcy- skills sessions. writing to the schools again Ensure all vehicles, including trailer, situation that arises. cles, especially on farms, but Mr Blackwell took begin- in 2006

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Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, December 21, 2005 PAGE 3 D REDUCE D Anton’s ‘inside’ view By Cathy Asplin All Black Anton Oliver can ROOMY IN RACECOURSE ROAD - 4 brm, con- RENTAL INVESTMENT - Newly painted 3 brm rattle off all the places he’s servatory, open plan kitchen living, 2 heat pumps cottage. Wood burner & polished floors. Just the stopped on his book signing & ceiling fans. Single garage internal access. Large bathroom to complete! Large dble garage/ tour - but some have been more garage, workshop & carport. $365,000. workshop. Native trees at rear $189,000. memorable than others. “In the Riccarton Mall a blonde two-year-old called Re- I would like to wish all my clients the uben did a great haka for me, in compliments of the season - Have a happy Balclutha they fed me hotdogs, holiday. but Winton was outstanding - If you wish to view any of these properties they gave me a beer while I was over the holidays call me & I will drop my signing books!” gardening tools and rev up the CRV. JUST LISTED this section of 4734m2. Leveled He says he’s met some won- derful people during the eight building site retaining wall. Fenced, variety’s of day tour that brought him to Te trees planted, including fruit and citrus. Awamutu last Thursday. “It’s been great really - people 65 Sloane Street, Te Awamutu have been very kind leaving me letters and cards or telling me Ph (07) 871 7189 how much they like the book. Email: [email protected] 356TC011-05 “One mum even told me I’ve inspired her sons to read, which Contact Margaret - Mob: 0274 749 904 is pretty cool really.” His book ‘Anton Oliver In- A/h: 871 6483 side’ has been a steady seller at Paper Plus Te Awamutu, with around 20 being personally signed for fans on the day and SPCA Animal Shelter many more autographed for ALL BLACK Anton Oliver with fans at the book signing (from left) store stock. Melissa Richards, Jacqui Green and Joanne Tennant. 356054AD Lady - Boxer Lab X, 18 months old, light honey brown colour with white markings. She will make a great family pet. YOUR LETTERS Vaccinated, desexed & registered. Need the perfect present? How about a loving pet for Christmas! Come down and visit the many kittens, cats and dogs waiting for a home. Ruining country through ‘PC’ Christmas Open Hours: My wife and I were married was called super surtax. cians are paying the inmates Thursday, Dec 22 & Friday, Dec 23: 1.00pm-3.00pm for 47 happy years before she This meant if you were in prison heaps of compensa- died in 1999. collecting your pension and tion because of some little Saturday, Dec 24 & Sunday, Dec 25: CLOSED We bought up six children working at the same time they thing that does not matter. Thursday, Dec 29 & Friday, Dec 30: 1.00pm-3.00pm in this time, who are now all would charge you 70 cents in I am just wondering what Saturday, Dec 31 & Sunday Jan 1: CLOSED grown and have kids of their the dollar tax. sort of people run this country, own and are all paying tax, as So on retirement the last who would take all the savings Ad kindly sponsored by... I have all my life. payment I got was $45,000 - off pensioners and give it to Te Awamutu SPCA CARE shelter: I have never been without $30,000 being long service pay prisoners who have hardly 229 Bruce Berquist Drive, Te Awamutu a job. The politicians of today and the rest what was owing paid tax in their whole lives. Ph 871 5222 or 021 463 543 in my opinion are the lowest for holiday pay etc. of low. Well of that $45,000 they I feel that the politicians for more details. I am saying this is because left me with around $10,000 to are absolutely ruining this Email [email protected] when I retired in May, 1995 retire on. country. they had a tax system in that And now, the stupid politi- BOB ROSS

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PAGE 4 Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, December 21, 2005 One potato, two potato... Pre CHRISTMAS By Cathy Asplin There’ll be plenty of fresh, new potatoes for Christmas lunch at Specials Wharepapa South this year. Not all of them will be terribly big, mind you, but they have been 20% off all grown with plenty of ‘TLC’ by pupils. Their efforts were Nitewear literally ‘unearthed’ by Kihikihi Rotary Club and Robes at the Wharepapa School potato weigh-in last week. Each pupil was given a bucket and a seed potato by Rotary earlier this year, with Cover Girl instructions on how to grow them. LINGERIE While it was clear one or two students 244 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu. Ph 871 6058 356TC020-05 didn’t follow the guide- line too closely, most had a good collection of potatoes to show for their efforts. WHAREPAPA South teacher Lindy Beal with a potato plant before being Marian Uram said he weighed and (from left) Kevin Koopman, Taila Kareko and Mikayla Gaddes with the produce from their buckets. 356055AD Christmas put compost in when he planted his seed po- % ALL Ridge LS ENVIROSCHOOL I kins, silverbeet, capsi- returned as a Year 2 Line Clothing C F PE tato, watered it every F S O The potato grow- cums and beetroot. teacher, then was on 50 in stock Gamo Steel day and made sure it Knock ‘em Swing Paint Ball got plenty of sun. ing contest is just one Marigolds have been the PTA and a reliever when her own children down Rat Targets Guns and He was well reward- of the greenfi ngered planted to keep bugs at % ALL Air Rifles Targets $90 activities happening bay and to mark rows. attended the school. F and Pistols $80 Paint Balls ed with 832g worth of 10 OF $40 $35 Less 10% potatoes. on a regular basis at Students also have She returned 10 Best effort came from Wharepapa South, helped maintain a years ago as a class- Gamo CF 1000 F.P.S, .77 ...... $480.00 ...... NOW $430.00 room teacher and has Odette McFarlane, which is now one of bush area at the school Gamo Shadow, 1000 F.P.S, .177 ....$380.00 ...... NOW $340.00 whose bucket produced the country’s Enviro- and take great pride in been a valued member of the staff ever since. Gamo Shadow, 640, .177 ...... $280.00 ...... NOW $250 over a kilo of potatoes schools. their school environ- (1105g). Pupils have also ment. Principal Rosemary Gamo Delta Max, .177 ...... $220.00 ...... NOW $190 Cook says the school is Blaire Fullerton- been growing an edible Their projects have Hatson M33, .177 ...... $180.00 ...... NOW $160 garden in their raised sad to see her go. Smith was close behind been under the guid- Chinese B-2, .177 ...... $75.00 ...... NOW $65 with 1045g, while both garden (pictured above “We’ll mill miss her right, behind pupils), ance of teacher Lindy terribly - the children Chinese B-1, .177 ...... $65.00 ...... NOW $55 shared the title for Beal, who is leaving the heaviest single potato which conveniently love her.” All HOP UP SOFT AIR GUNS LESS 10% school this week. (250g). produced lettuce for No doubt Mrs Beal Discount applies until 24 Decmeber And the pupils’ re- the hamburgers en- Mrs Beal has had a will have her arm ward for growing their joyed after the potato long association with twisted to relieve at the potatoes in buckets? weigh-in. the school. school on occasion and VERN WILSON What else, packets of The garden also pro- She attended she will be a regular LOCKSMITH – GUNSMITH potato chips, of course duces carrots, radishes, Wharepapa South as visitor for community from Kihikihi Rotary. tomatoes, parsley, gher- a pupil (Lindy Davis), events. 419 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu. Phone 871 5530 335TC043/05 TE AWAMUTU/MODERN LIVING

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Barker’s loves - a full park and the Arabian Now known as Whit- suit of armour and me- horse breeding stud. by Homestead, the dieval weaponry. It was through business specialises in The choice of dining equestrian circles that farm park tours, horse areas ranges from for- the owners fi rst met stud tours, business mal in the homestead Miss Rogers. functions and private to relaxed in the cafe She makes an ideal functions. area and casual on the manager with hospi- The Ohaupo Road terrace. tality experience and property has always Concertina doors equine knowledge. been known for its and a large awning The stud has ‘shut- gracious homestead, area with removal tle’ stallions which are tranquil gardens and sides allows for any leased from overseas warm hospitality. change in the weather and horses that are These have been and means up to 120 shown all over New enhanced considerably people can be seated Zealand. with new decor for the for meals. Mrs Barker says 1930’s homestead, an The style of meal Whitby is a beautiful expanded indoor-out- is dependent on the place in a perfect loca- OWNER Robyn Barker (left) and manager Angela Rogers in the Whitby Homestead. Behind them door dining area with type of event and the tion. (left) is the terrace area which has removable walls to open it out to the garden. 356056AD a bar and new com- clients’ requests. “It’s gorgeous here “All our meals are and a very central pre-booked in conjunc- spot. Te Awamutu is a tion with special inter- great town and we are est tours - either look- enjoying it here. ” Save up to $11,000 on a new Mazda. ing at the farmyard Whitby Homestead animals, horse stud or will stage an open (This really is the silly season.) gardens. day and plans to have “Currently we have its offi cial opening in had smorgasbord and January, but receives barbecue styled meals, regular enquiries and but in the future we is currently taking can have ‘sit-down’ bookings for tours with options or cater spe- meals. cifi cally to what people For further details would like.” contact Whitby Home- Music can also be stead (ph 870 6424). YOUR LETTERS Foodbank grateful On behalf of the Combined Churches Food- bank I’d like to say a sincere ‘thank you’ to the Rosetown Choristers and friends for making us the benefi ciaries of their recent concert. We in the audience really enjoyed their en- thusiastic singing and instrumentals. It was an added bonus to bear away the booty - both cash and food donations. The Foodbank volunteers really appreciate your generosity as will, I’m sure, any families who will benefi t from your thoughtfulness. Thanks also go to all organisations, groups and individuals who have contributed to the Silly’s one thing but eleven thousand dollars worth of savings is just ridiculous. Take Foodbank this past year. May you all enjoy a truly happy Christmas. advantage of our momentary lapse in sanity with savings on a wide range of Mazdas to suit MAUREEN GEORGE any seasoned shopper. But you’d better get in quick because these deals won’t last. True Christmas in TA $ Congratulations to the small group of local SAVE 11,155 Bounty 2WD DX Double Cab Now people who have worked so hard to put Te with free ABS. ** Awamutu back in the limelight at Christmas $ time. 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PAGE 8 Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, December 21, 2005 This is the last issue of the NZ Golf using local Te Awamutu Courier for 2005 The first issue in 2006 will be published on January 10, 2006 course extensively Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to everyone 356TC031-05 Could there be another Michael Campbell among this lot? 871 5151

REAL ITALIAN. REAL TOUGH. GET REAL REAL KIWI PRICES. 15% PARTICIPANTS in the national coaching school pose for a photo shoot outside the clubhouse at Te Awamutu Golf Club. Photo supplied OFF RRP! By Colin Thorsen ents. under-23 strokeplay champion- Eighteen of New Zealand’s “Hopefully, they will go for- ships at the Hastings Golf Club. range of chainsaws, rising golf stars had their full ward and develop further.” After a week’s break, they posthole borers, game tested at a national coach- Fenton was delighted that Te contest the North Island under- ing school at Te Awamutu last Awamutu Golf Club was able to 19 strokeplay championships at scrubcutters, week. accommodate them. Manokorihi course at Waitara. The group, aged 15-19 from “The club has such wonderful While at Te Awamutu, the na- blower vacs etc Hawke’s Bay and Taranaki facilities here.” tional development squad mem- north, were assessed by three His comments echo the lavish bers played an ambrose with PLUS FREE hat or high performance coaches at Te praise made about the facilities the host club’s up-and-coming Awamutu Golf Club. by the New Zealand women’s juniors on Monday night. t-shirt with every They were individually golf team following their many Fenton says the experience checked on basic set up and put training camps at Te Awamutu was enjoyed by both his boys purchase through short and long game Golf Club over the past two and the juniors. tests, involving bunkers, chip- years. One youngster to catch the ping, putting, driving and play- The coaching school should eye of the visitors was Oliver Parts Direct 07 872 0291 ing long irons. have these members of the na- Barnsdall. All of them play off handicaps tional boys’ development squad The seven-year-old travels ranging from plus two to 1.4. in peak form for a heavy sched- from Piopio to Te Awamutu Golf Kerry Fenton, manager of NZ ule in the new year. Club every week (Mondays) for Junior Golf, says there is no rea- The teenagers kick off their coaching with Jurg Russen- FARM MACHINERY CENTRE son why these players cannot go campaign with the New Zealand berger. Warren Longman (027) 289 6263 under-23 teams tournament at “He’s a very good talent for on to become high performing TELEPHONE HAMILTON TOLL FREE 859 OHAUPO ROAD FACSIMILE golfers. Taupo early January, followed his age. The boys commented on 07 872 0232 07 849 6000 TE AWAMUTU 07 871 8190 335TC018/05 “They are all exceptional tal- immediately by the national how good he was.”

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Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, December 21, 2005 PAGE 9 Wallace shines for Waipa to fore adopted Walton in regional By Colin Thorsen Walton. sports awards Waipa tennis coach Quentin Wal- The club have two courts in the lace is the toast of Walton. middle of a paddock for their base. A sensational year Wallace beat Lugton Park’s Martin Their members are made up from for our sportspeople Rossi in straight sets, in the deciding the rural community and have a solid resulted in Waipa Dis- singles, to clinch Walton the Perrys group of junior players. trict winning seven out Waikato premier interclub title at the Player/manager Grant Wills initial- of the 13 categories at ASB Tennis Centre in Hamilton. ly entered the team for himself and the 2005 Perry Founda- The small country club, near his son Beau, a top junior, to improve tion Waikato Regional Matamata, needed Wallace to win to their tennis. Sports Awards. clinch the title, while Lugton needed He managed to recruit Wallace, They included Te a Rossi victory (in straight sets) to along with Waikato performance Pahu netballer Laura force a countback of games. coaches Gerit Steenkamp and Langman winning jun- While rapt to have clinched the title ior sportswoman of the Werner Venter, and Matamata’s well for his adopted club, Wallace says it year and Te Awamutu was a pity that he was not carrying performed Mark Hedley. Phantom Kickboxer the Te Awamutu fl ag. That meant the father and son duo coach Rick Dobson Te Awamutu were unable to fi eld were reserves. They fi lled in from winning administrator a team in the premier grade this time to time. of the year. season. Two season’s ago, Wallace was a Waikato Chiefs’ cap- Wallace played the majority of member of the victorious Te Awamutu tain Jono Gibbes took matches for Walton, losing just the team in the post Christmas premier out the fairplay award. one game to Lugton Park’s John Irv- grade two-man competition in Ham- Around 400 guests, ing, when promoted to No 3 earlier in ilton. including sportspeople, LAURA LANGMAN the season. Simon Kay also featured in the family, friends and sup- It was a fairytale ending to the com- team, along with a couple of ‘ring-ins’ porters, fi lled the Mys- petition for the fi rst time entrants from Hamilton. HOT SHOT Quentin Wallace. 3560510AD tery Creek Convention Centre to acknowledge the Waikato region’s top sporting achievers. They were enter- tained by MC Ronny Phillips and guest speaker Keith Quinn. Sport Waikato CEO Matthew Cooper was thrilled with the high calibre of nominees at the awards. “The number of top sportspeople, teams, coaches, administrators and referees present at these awards demon- strates the great depth of sporting talent de- veloped in the Waikato region”. RICK DOBSON The judges had a tough job this year, particularly in the hotly contested category of Team of the Year, with favourites Caroline & Georgina Evers-Swindell up against the Northern Districts Knights and Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic. Rowing, netball and cricket dominated the awards after a great year in each of their respec- tive sports, with a number of nominees in coach, team and the sportsperson categories. Winners: Club Coach of the Year: Terry Steenson, Metro Judo Club Inc, Waikato District. Club Team of the Year: Lochiel Golf Club Women’s Divi- sion One Pennant Team, Waipa District. Club of the Year: Taupo Tennis Incorporated, Taupo District. Service to Sport: Stephen Cox, Waka-Roc Sports Club Inc; Graham Dudfi eld, Hamilton City Hawks Athletics; Car- olyn Grey, Flyers Basketball; Murray Meinung, Waikato Touch Association; Murray Savage, Parafed Waikato; Erma Smith, Beerescourt Tennis Club. Administrator of the Year: Rick Dobson, Phantom Kick- boxing Club, Waipa District. Referee/Umpire of the Year: Darryl Baty, Waikato Mas- ters Badminton, Hamilton. Coach of the Year: Richard Tonks, Rowing New Zea- land, Waipa District. Fair Play Award: Jono Gibbes, Waikato Rugby Union, Waikato Region. Junior Sportsman of the Year: Liam Messam, Hautapu Sports Club, Waipa District. Junior Sportswoman of the Year: Laura Langman, Net- ball Waikato, Waipa District. Team of the Year: Caroline & Georgina Evers-Swindell, Rowing, Waipa District. Sportswoman of the Year: Irene van Dyk, Netball Waikato, Waikato Region. Sportsman of the Year: Daniel Vettori, Northern Districts Cricket, Waikato Region. Supreme Award for Sporting Excellence - awarded to the most outstanding achiever: Caroline and Georgina Evers-Swindell, Rowing, Waipa District. 356TC016-05 017tc018/02

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PAGE 12 Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, December 21, 2005 Athletes on the pace Five Te Awamutu College ath- WAIPA letes managed top 10 placings at the New Zealand Secondary School Championships at Erric- RACING son Stadium, Auckland. Juan Brooks-Tikitiki fared best placing fourth in the jun- CLUB ior boys’ javelin with a throw of 46.14 metres. He was only 1½ metres off a TE AWAMUTU gold medal. Laura Sinclair fi nished just out of the medals in the junior girls’ 4km road race. She placed fi fth equal in a time Christmas Eve Race Meeting of 15.26 minutes, 26 seconds slower than the fi rst placed girl and only two seconds adrift of the bronze medallist. SSaattuurrddaayy 2244tthh Sinclair also produced a per- sonal best time in the 1500m of 5.04.79. DDeecceemmbbeerr 22000055 College coach Neal Webb says Ryan Patterson must have felt cheated, not making the fi nal, First Race starts 12.15pm after recording the fi fth fast- est 100m time of the weekend (10.97) in his quarter fi nal. Book now to secure an outside site or one of our After an uncharacteristic slow function rooms for your Christmas party. Bring start in the semi-fi nals, he caught the fi eld on the line but fi nished along your tents, gazebos, sun umbrellas and bbqs fi fth - only the top four from the COACH Neal Webb with his highly promising Te Awamutu semis went to the fi nals. College javelin thrower Juan Brooks-Tikitiki. Webb has been and enjoy a great day of racing in the sun! Patterson’s time in his quarter- appointed coach of the Waikato team for the New Zealand senior athletics championships in Christchurch from January fi nals would have given him the 349TC026-05 gold medal. 26-29. He will also coach the Waikato under-16 and under-19 Ashley Webb, without solid teams at the national age group championships in Hamilton on preparation over the winter, was February 25-26. File photo unable to improve on her seventh real talent at the nationals,” says Peter West, 1500m (4.31.39), SPECIAL FEATURES! placing of last year in the senior coach Webb. 25th in the 4km road race. girls’ triple jump. Although not a Te Awamutu Junior girls: Rhian Gane, 100m ★ She still put up a fi ght to fi nish College athlete, Katherine Camp (13.75), 200m (28.43); Leeza Vin- ★ FREE ENTRY ON COURSE ninth, just seven millimetres be- trains with the squad. cent, 100m (13.86), triple jump hind the eigthth placegetter with She had a good weekend, mak- (9.50); Nina Singh, triple jump ★ Children’s entertainment - prizes to be won! a jump of 10.52m. ing the semi-fi nals of the junior (9.32). Ian Vincent produced an out- girls’ 400m, with a personal best Senior boys: Andrew Muller, ★ Presto the Clown - Bouncy Castle - Santa - Lolly standing personal best of 6.43m time of 61.30 seconds, and plac- 300m hurdles (44.75), 400m Scramble - Needle in the Haystack in the senior boys’ long jump to ing 16th in the long jump. (56.02); Wade Seddon, triple fi nish 10th. This was way past Other College athletes to pro- jump (11.28), 200m (25.36); ★ ★ his previous best jump. duce personal best performances Trent Nicholson, 6km road race Christmas Hampers Punters Club on course Due to other commitments, at the nationals: (21.59.00). Vincent joined the College squad Junior boys: Jessie Bright, Junior athletes Laura Dolby Waipa Racing Club Inc. Phone: (07) 871 7047, late in the season. 100m (12.32), 200m (25.45), and Moke Reweti competed in “He quickly made up for lost triple jump (10.92); Steven Flem- the 100m (14.45) and shot put Fax: (07) 871 4409, Email: [email protected] time and showed that he is a ing, 100m (12.52), 200m (25.68); (9.65) respectively.

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Hamilton, Cambridge, Tokoroa, Rotorua, Thames Valley and missed husband 4.30pm - St John’s Church Services collect (07) of Pat, father of Kerry Children and Family Service 855-5779 24 hours a and Kim, Grant and day. 5.00pm - St John’s Church, Eucharist Tammy, Wayne and FOR property convey- Alexandra House Richard and all your 11.00pm - St John’s Church ancing matters call grand children and Carols and Midnight Mass 870-4991, James Par- great grand daughter. lane Solicitor. METCALFE - 11.15pm - St Saviour’s Church, Pirongia Carols and Candlelight Midnight Mass FREDERICK Lorraine and John with FINANCIAL Dennis, are delighted ~ CHRISTMAS DAY ~ to announce the en- 9.00am - St John’s Church gagement of their 9.00am - St Paul’s Church, Hairini Te Awamutu Funeral Services daughter Brooke, to 9.00am 9.30am - St Saviours, Pirongia 570 ALEXANDRA STREET, TE AWAMUTU HAMMOND - Louisa Dylan, son of Royce Mavis. In loving and Kathleen. Con- ~ Allll Sundays iin January ~ – Office, Chapel and Reception Lounge – memory of our mother gratulations and best and nana who passed wishes. 9.00am - Service, St John’s Church For compassionate and caring service call away December 23, MOORE - OSBORNE 10.00am - Eucharist, St John’s Church David and Helen Houppermans 1999. We loved you in Stacey and Jason are 9.30am - Service at St Saviour’s, thrilled to announce Paul L’Huillier or Ian Croft life, we love you still, Pirongia, from January 22 forget you mum we their engagement in London, much to the Queries: George 871871---97389738 Member of Griefcare and FDANZ 272TC203-05 never will. Loving you delight of Ken and ~ May the joy and peace of Christmas forever Jean, Bill, Pam and Colleen and PHONE (07) 871 5131 ALL HOURS Dawn and families. be with you throughout the year ~ Pat (Stratford) 356TC201/05 PAGE 14 Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, December 21, 2005 FINANCIAL TO LET TO LET PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES CARAVANS & TRAILERS NO one knows farm HOUSE available, suit ALCOHOLICS finance better, Fraser STORAGE profes- couple or single per- sional storage com- ANONYMOUS Farm Finance. Phone son, cheap rent, milk- CARAVANS wanted, (021) 951-170. pany, offers long term If you want to 10 - 30 ft, any condi- ing available to cover storage, individual, rent, 7 minutes to drink, that’s your Council Carpark tion, anywhere, will secure units. Razzas travel. Up to $10,000. VEHICLE FINANCE Otorohanga, 12 min- business Final day for 2005
No Deposit Finance Storage, Otorohanga. TE AWAMUTU Phone Steve (027)
utes to main Street, Phone 872-2485 or IF YOU WANT TO Saturday, December 24 Learner License Te Awamutu. Phone BRASS AND 622-0011.
(027) 499-7159. STOP, THAT’S OURS Same Day Approval (027) 257-6008. Phone Phyllis 871-4811 AUXILIARY
Bad Credit - No credit Phone 871-4072 TRAILER, 2.8 x 1.4m, TE AWAMUTU deep wooden sides, Vehicles from $3000 KAWHIA Road - 3 or 870-3463 Extend Seasons SELF STORAGE PO Box 194 PIRONGIA $800. Phone 870- Ph: 0800 16 90 90 bedroom house, rural, Greetings to all 2041. on 1 ½ acre section. From $17 p/w Te Awamutu NETBALL CLUB Watson Haworth 24hr access Sincere thanks for your Motors Finance $250 p/w. Large half FITNESS NIGHTS barn shed, a few sheep Camera Surveillance support throughout 2005 especially during FOR SALE for grazing. Sinclair PH: (07) 856-7584 Starts Monday, January 9 TUITION Street - 3 bedroom or (027) 608-1749 $1.00 per person per night the carol season and we look forward to seeing BASS tuition avail- house, double garaging. Venue - Pirongia $240 p/w. Puniu Road - you all in 2006. CHRISTMAS able. Please phone PUBLIC NOTICES Netball Courts 871-7162 after hours. 2 bedroom unit, single All welcome carport, close to town, Turn up and join in BUSINESS SUPER TREES $165 p/w. Please phone FOR HIRE Blue Ribbon Realty Ltd Contact: Jody Bower DEALS 871-9047 46 Tamahere Drive - MREINZ 871-8700. Roz Sherwin AIR FILLS Hamilton (signposted) (027) 293-4709
RENTAL LANDLORDS ON site filling. Spence Large selection
Free wrapping CARS Wishing your property Marine phone 871-
Stands for sale to be managed by a PIRONGIA PREMIER 7711.
Eftpos available recognised professional? NETBALL SUMMER BRAKE servicing, Phone (07) 856-8003 TENANTS LEAGUE 2006 Stuart Law Ltd.

Needing help finding Starts Thursday, Phone 871-6426. OPEN DAILY Phone Leticha accommodation which February 9 7.00am to 8.00pm

871-3970 suits your needs? MILLS GLASS www.christmastrees.co.nz $300 per team to be FOR all your glazing Contact Francene registered and payed requirements. 641 FIREWOOD, 5m³ on 871-7146, by January 16, limited $160. Phone (07) 878- 132 Kihikihi Road to 8 teams. Rewi Street. Phone Mobile 871-2123. 5242 or (021) 617-349. Te Awamutu Contact: Jody Bower (027) 289-3952 871-6287 a/h Phone 871-9047 Merry Christmas FOR LEASE Fax 871-9048 Advertise Locally Waipa Property & Happy New Year Sue Barr 871-9976 Phone 871 5151 SHOP to lease, subur- Link Ltd. MREINZ Closed from ban Te Awamutu, December 24 64m², negotiable terms. NEW architecturally DUTY CHEMIST PUBLIC NOTICES Open on January 3 designed house, three Phone (021) 774-672. double bedrooms, life- IRVINES PHARMACY WANTED TO RENT style block, tack room, 204 Alexandra Street storage, grazing for Open hours for the following days: ONE or two bedroom two horses, across Hazelmere Shops house / flat. Phone from equestrian cen- 10.00am to 1.00pm & 5.00pm to 6.00pm (021) 237-8493. tre and pony club, SATURDAY, December 24, 2005 ROWING machine, as available from Janu- SUNDAY, December 25, 2005 new condition, $70, TO LET ary, $425 p/w. Phone ideal Christmas pre- 870-3123. MONDAY, December 26, 2005 sent. Phone 871-7845. TUESDAY, December 27, 2005 Professional SILAGE A1 SATURDAY, December 31, 2005 CHRISTMAS CLOSURE Property CHRISTMAS CLOSURE SELF STORAGE SUNDAY, January 1, 2006 Raukawa Trust Board will close over BALES New facility, many sizes, Management MONDAY, January 2, 2006 the Christmas period from December 19, Big rounds, selling good rates, security TUESDAY, January 3, 2006 2005 and will re-open January 9, 2006. now, quality guaran- and 7 day access. Please be advised all Health Services will teed, can deliver. SATURDAY, January 7, 2006 Phone Nick (0274) Phone 871-6164 also be closed and for emergencies please or (0274) 783 085 10.00am to 2.00pm & 5.00pm to 6.00pm 730-001 or ()7) 827- use the Emergency Services and Dial 1 1 1. 1849.

SUNDAY, January 8, 2006 We would like to express our appreciation Are you looking Ray White Real 10.00am to 1.00pm & 5.00pm to 6.00pm to everyone who has been involved with for Property Estate MREINZ Raukawa Trust Board during the past year PETS Management? To Discuss Options and wish you all a safe holiday. BABY budgies, WE HAVE Contact Christmas presents, Glenda Death BALLANCE AGRI-NUTRIENTS $10 to 15. Phone (07) LOCAL, OUT OF Mob (025) 685-6626 LIMITED TE AWAMUTU 823-6555. TOWN AND A/hrs 871-3396 Office 871-7149 We wish our clients a Merry Christmas OVERSEAS PLANTS FOR and a Prosperous New Year LANDLORDS CHRISTMAS OPERATING HOURS SALE

OTOROHANGA DISTRICT COUNCIL Date Open hours Last Docket Ph 871-5044 GERMAN Shepherd

NOTICE TO CLOSE ROADS Friday, Dec 23 7.00am - 12noon 11.45am pups for sale, seven SAFE ‘N’ SOUND Saturday, Dec 24 Closed weeks old, $400. Te Awamutu Realty MREINZ TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC To Phone 870-3307. “nobody does it better” STORAGE Pursuant to the Local Government Act Tuesday, Dec 27 Closed

Lock up storage 1974, notice is hereby given that the Wednesday, Dec 28 8.00am - 4.30pm 4.15pm VEHICLES FOR FLATMATES (2) units available Otorohanga District Council, for the purpose Thursday, Dec 29 8.00am - 4.30pm 4.15pm Wanted for mid Janu- SALE ary onwards, to share Sizes ranging from: of allowing public safety during New Years Friday, Dec 30 8.00am - 4.30pm 4.15pm 1m x 3m to 3m x 6m Eve and New Years Day celebrations and Saturday, Dec 31 Closed with 2 others in 4/5 70s 80s 90s bedroom home, top Contact 871-2171 associated activities, will close the following To 70s 80s 90s location, walking dis- roads in Kawhia to ordinary vehicular traffic or (0274) 407-101 Tuesday, Jan 3 Closed CAR PARTS tance to town. $80 p/w for the period indicated hereunder; plus expenses, non For Enquiries Wednesday, Jan 4 8.00am - 4.30pm 4.15pm Used car parts, tyres Friday, Jan 6 8.00am - 4.30pm 4.15pm smokers. Phone (021) 230 Bruce Berquist ROADS TO BE CLOSED: 181 Bruce Berquist Drive 149-2004. Drive, Te Awamutu JERVOIS STREET, from the intersection Saturday, Jan 7 Closed Phone 870-2200 FOUR bedroom brick with Tainui Street to Omimiti Street home, internal access THREE bedroom OMIMITI STREET, No Exit. PUBLIC NOTICES garage, very tidy, house, garage, close to Bowden Place, $285 schools, $250 p/w. Period of Above Closure: p/w. Phone (0274) Phone (07) 846-1550 6.00pm Saturday December 31, 2005 527-639. or (021) 102-2307. to 6.00pm Sunday January 1, 2006. LLEEAARRNN TTOO SSWWIIMM FINANCIAL During the period of closure, the following provision will be made for ordinary vehicular traffic that would otherwise use the roads; SUMMER PROGRAMME - Te Awamutu Events Centre

Detour will be by way of Pouewe Street to Tainui Street and Tainui Street to Week One: January 9 -13, 2006 Charleston Street. Week Two: January 16 -20, 2006

Persons will be allowed through in the First Lesson; 9.00am event of an emergency or necessity. School Age Children DAVE CLIBBERY Booking is Essential ENGINEERING MANAGER Ph: 871-2080

Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, December 21, 2005 PAGE 15 VEHICLES FOR VEHICLE PARTS GRAZING SALE FOR SALE AVAILABLE TOWBARS Merry Christmas to all from BALED SILAGE ROUND chopped or Professionally made, Time Out Beauty Centre unchopped, can de- prompt service, great FORKERT CONTRACCONTRACTTTINGING Jackie, Kyleigh, Michelle and Bec’s wish liver, prices vary from Great prices. Te Awamutu $55-$65. Walling Mufflers & Towbars. Wishing you a very all our clients a safe and happy New Year Contracting. Phone Tyres! Phone 870-6255. TIME OUT WILL BE CLOSED: (07) 824-0894. Merry Christmas and 5.00pm Friday, December 23, and Great VEHICLES a Productive New Year reopreopening:ening: Monday, January 9, 9.00am LIVESTOCK (Bookings available for 2006) Prices! WANTED (Bookings available for 2006) WANTED Available over the Holiday Period ! Thanks to everyone who has supported us in 2005 Fitting & Balancing LATE model vehicles Phone: 872-8073 AC PETFOODS wanted for disman- 805 Crozier Street tling - Ford, Holden, HAPPY HOLIDAYS PIRONGIA Now Buying Kihikihi Road Mazda, Mitsubishi. Horses Rosetown Auto Wreck- From T.A. TILES 356TC200/05 Te Awamutu 0800-834-222 ers, 2 Bruce Berquist The staff at T.A. TILES would like Phone 871 3079 Drive, Phone 871-6066. to thank you for your support throughout the year. PROPERTIES FOR

FOR SALE The Partners and staff of SALE We wish you a Merry Christmas GALLIE MILES and a prosperous New Year ! wish all their clients DENTURE WEARERS!! We will be closing for Christmas and business associates on Thursday December 22, 2005 a very Merry Christmas FAIRVIEW RD Wow Christmas is near and re-opening on January 9, 2006. & a Happy New Year get your dentures Now!! Excellent off road PLEASE NOTE: location, 3 bedrooms, And enjoy your Christmas turkey. That our office will close at midday on huge family room, Also denture repairs while you wait at Friday December 23, 2005 and re-open modern kitchen. on Monday January 9, 2006 A 1 Dental Laboratory (07) 827827---67506750 Phone 871-2081

PUBLIC NOTICES SEASONS GREETINGS

Andrew & Family would like to wish all their cucussstomerstomers a very Merry Christmas JAMES PARLANE THREE and a happy and fun-fun-filledfilled New Year. and a happy and fun -filled New Year. BEDROOM We will be closed from December 25, 2005 SOLICITORS HOUSE and will re-open on January 4, 2006. Barristers and Solicitors Wiiillllll be clllosed In Te Awamutu. Masons Garden Centre, Ohaupo Road Wiiillllll be clllosed Excellent Area. With December 22, 2005 cross-lease potential,

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY BREAK and re----opens on (subject to council January 9, 2006 approval)$198,000

Our office will be closed from 4.00pm on Phone 871-7845 Thursday December 23, 2005, and will rreeeopenopen Office closes December 23, 2005 “ Wishing you all a or (021) 036-9892 Opens January 16, 2006 on Monday January 16, 2006 at 8.30am. Merry Christmas and Michael, Jon & Staff wish all a Happy New Year ” Richard and his staff wish all our clients a WANTED KNOWN Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. our clients a Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year BACON and ham cur- Phone messages to 871-4114 will be ing, Renshaws Butch- cleared regularly during the break. ery. Phone 871-6470.

WORK WANTED

Garth, Kerryn, Jeanette, Rachael and AmaAmannndada wish all clcliiientsents a safe and happy festive seseaaason.son. 80 + SEASONS Our offices will close for the DRIVERS GREETINGS festive season on: Thursday TEST December 22 at 2.00pm Shane, Gary and Staff would like to wish and will reopen on; Monday, Rosetown their clients and associates a Merry January 16, 2006 at 8.30am Christmas & a Prosperous New Year! DRIVER Our office will be closed from December 22, 2005 and will reopen on January 16, 2006. For urgent matters during this time please leave TRAINING a message on our answer phone 871-7073 Phone Messages will be cleared regularly. MESSAGES WILL BE CLEARED DAILY (0274) 125-000 871-5569

CHRISTMAS AND BULLDOZER for hire with scoop, rippers NEW YEAR CLOSURES and stick rake. Phone Des Hose, owner op- OTOROHANGA DISTRICT COUNCIL There will be no Hamilton, Te erator on (07) 873- Awamutu, Kihikihi bus service 8466, mobile (0274) PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROADS 727-776. 54 Albert Park Drive, Te Awamutu beginning Saturday December 24, TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC restarting Monday January 9, 2006. Paul, Rebecca, Jocelyn, Kim, CAR valet. Phone Ul- TRADITIONAL MAORI Katrina, Maia and Jenny The team at Gobus wishes all tra Clean 871-6662 KAWHIA KAI FESTIVAL today! would like to wish all our their clients a Safe and Happy Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Christmas and good luck for 2006 clients a very Happy Christmas Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is and all the best for 2006 CARPET hereby given that the Otorohanga District Hodgsons Gobus Council, for the purpose of allowing public We will be CLOSED from 12noon 871-6373 or mob CLEAN ING Friday, December 23 and will John (021) 951-786 safety during the Traditional Maori Kawhia IICRC Approved Kai Festival, proposes to close the following REOPEN on Monday, January 9 roads in Kawhia to ordinary vehicular traffic ~ In case of emergency phone 871-6452 ~

for the period indicated hereunder:

Saturday, February, 4, 2006

Roads proposed to be closed: ULTRA CLEAN Jervois Street - from the Tainui Street Phone 871-6662 or intersection to Omimiti Street (0274) 984-465 Omimiti Street - No Exit MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE TEAM “Would like to thank all our Period of Closure: 6.00am to 5.30pm CARPET. Phone Ultra AT CIVIC VIDEO clients for their support this Clean 871-6662 to

Persons will be allowed through in the past year and wish you all book now! event of an emergency or necessity. We will be operating normal hours a very Merry Christmas” Any person objecting to the proposal is over the Holiday period Except Christmas day when we will be closed COMMERCIAL called upon to lodge notice of their objection We will be open as & DOMESTIC Any hires will be extended at no charge so and grounds thereof in writing by 4.00pm usual between CLEANING Friday, January 13, 2006 at the offices of they are due back on Boxing Day Christmas & New Year. the Otorohanga District Council, Maniapoto We hope this will not cause any inconvenience
 OurOur vet is available at all Street, Otorohanga. Our vet is available at all Phone Maid Marj Have a safe and happy holiday break times for emeemerrrrgencygency calls. Dave Clibbery 871-3309 or Engineering Manager C it at Civic PH 871871---30913091 (021) 137-9065

PAGE 16 Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, December 21, 2005 WORK WANTED WORK WANTED WORK WANTED FARM WORK SITUATIONS WANTED VACANT ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICIAN OFFAL FENCING FLY SCREENS For all your CHRIS MYLCHREEST CLEANER & DOORS HOLES N & G Fencing, resi- & DOOR S Phone, TV & Aerial CHRIS MYLCHREEST SHUTTLE dential and commer- For motels and SECURIITY DOORS SHUTTLE InstaInstalllllationlation needs


SERVICE cial, post and rail, holiday park wanted. & WIIN DOWS FOR: post and wire, stock- Friday, Saturday and Call the Experts!
New Installations KING COUNTRY Ph Pat or Deanne yards, deer fencing, Sunday and on call MAGIC SEAL and CRIMSAFE Brands
Maintenance DRILLING 872-2530 retaining walls, when needed. 0800 25 25 15
Guaranteed products
Repairs (027) 289-5496 or boundary fencing, Experience preferred, or 021 549 950 * 4 Wheel Drive (027) 289-5497 post ramming, auger
Personal service * Best Equipment references required. [email protected]@xtra.co.nz Phone 871-2914 drilling, 13 tonne dig- Phone Dave 871-7200 * Best Prices ger hire, 6 wheeler Phone 871-7420 Freephone 0800 104 466 Mobile * Foundations Steve’s (027) 496-7849 truck hire. Phone or 871 6664 * Lined Soak Holes Specialist Tree Nick (0274) 730-001 BRUCON * Associated or (07) 827-1849. EARN from home. Glen Rawson Concrete Products Maintenance Phone (09) 374-2375. RELIEF milker avail- LAWNS www.athomecareer.info Plumbing PHONE DENNIS Advanced Certificate able, short term or Specialising in in Arboriculture Craftsman, Plumber COLSON long term, Ohaupo STAFF and Gasfitter 0800 DUG HOLES
Pruning
Chipping based can travel. LARGE LAWNS
Roofing
Maintenance

Phone (07) 823-6689 RESIDENTIAL 0800 384 465 Dismantling Thinning REQUIRED
New
Tree Felling or (027) 282-3367. LIFESTYLE Phone (027) 222-7590
Selective Crown We require fun or 870-2987a/h SILAGE loving and Phone Peter: 870-5474 reduction PAINTERS organised staff or (021)-471-273 FOR YOUR FREE QUOTE SEASON AVAILABLE to work in a team HOMEKILLS Phone (0274) 191-591 Mow, rake, bale, wrap environment for SUMMER Until January 15 (07) 829-8818 a/h and stack, big rounds. after school care SPRUCE-UPS! Tradesmen Phone Nick (0274) and school holiday 730-001. programme. BOOK NOW FOR YOUR: Phone 870-3123 TREE & STUMP
Garden Resurrection T.D.C.C.H. For details
General Clean ups SERVICE please phone Qualified Rural
Regular Maintenance Call Dennis Clements (027) 246 5809
Hedge and Shrub Trimming MACS MEATS PC PROBLEMS? Workforce CASFORD TOTAL TREE CARE Call the experienced team @ PHONE: 871-6611 NO fix, no fee, repairs Phone 871-5221 Milking CONSTRUCTION from experienced local General Labour Te Awamutu Owned Qualified LOUNGE suites IT professional. Mo- Fencing Phone Tess on: cleaned. Phone Ultra bile upgrades, repairs and Operated Knapsack PHOTOS and skilled (027) 238-2517 or 872-2853 Clean 871-6662 now! and installations ser- weed spraying tradesman vice. No call out fees! Best in the district Appearing in the Investment/rental MEATEATER Phone Matt (021) Tree Surgeon References available Courier are maintenance HOMEKILLS LTD 261-5277 or 870-3038. Aluminium Joinery Stump Removal DON’T MISS OUT available in colour Home improvements Phone 871-9995
Commercial & Domestic BOOK NOW and black and white
and alterations www.meateater.co.nz
Windows & Doors PLUMBING Highly qualified Phone (0800) 845-322
Rural and farm
ORDER AT THE COURIER OFFICE Conservatories Spouting, Quality guaranteed
Security doors maintenance
MORTGAGE Drainlaying, Heating Ph Mike at FRASERS SITUATIONS VACANT Security screens For all your building
Flyscreens needs call Dale Casford BROKER
Friendly Service 0800-888-121
Balustrades Ph/Fax 871-6404
Reasonable prices Phone: Arnel Joinery NZMBA
Craftsman Plumber a/h or (0274) 985-168 (07) 871-5913 Phone Christine 24 Hour WEEDSPRAYING TTRRAADDEE AASSSSIISSTTAANNTT 871-3176 Service
Boom A small Christian home based business is SITUATIONS VACANT (021) 545-302
Pasture looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Hewitson Plumbing trade assistant to start in January 2006. TE AWAMUTU
Crop Phone 871-3620
The successful applicant will need to have had PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY LANDSCAPING Maize
Handgun Work some work experience and polytech training ACCOUNTANCY PRACTICE SERVICES of an engineering nature. Welding and ULTRA Clean, com- Phone Jim Coates electrical skills will be a plus. We are a busy and growing accountancy Phone 870-1414 plete cleaning ser- (0274) 460-342 The successful applicant must be able to or (07) 873-2884 practice located in Te Awamutu. or (027) 251-1414 vices. Phone 871-6662. travel away from Te Awamutu for up to 10 days per month. Minimum wage levels do apply, We are looking for a qualified accountant to WEEDSPRAYING however the position has potential to PROPERTIES FOR SALE build to an exciting level over time. join our team. This person will be able to: Radio Controlled Units PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING TO: Provide support to the Partners and Team
Handgun Work The Manager, mbar Ltd, Work at a senior level Considering the Raglan
Gorse 52 Muir Road, RD1, TE AWAMUTU 328TC019/05 Service a block of fees in a relatively short
Ragwort BRANCH MANAGER & SALES time-frame lifestyle? SALES & RENTAL PROPERTY
Thistles
Buying or Industrial Sites PLUMBER or You will need to be seeking a definite partnership Selling Real Estate Competitive Rates PLUMBER/GAS FITTER opportunity in the short to mid-term. Contact... Phone Marshall If this is the opportunity you are looking Contracting A vacancy exists at our for please contact: 871-7896 Te Awamutu company (est. 1949) Phone 07 825 8234 Richard or Allan on 871-7055 APPLICANTS MUST HAVE: David Cordiner Wendy Cordiner or email [email protected] 027 283 0511 email: [email protected] 021 719884 FARM WORK
NZ Registration A/h 825 8612 A/h 825 8612 WANTED
Minimum 4 yrs NZ experience Send details to:
Pride in workmanship Finn and Partners CROP &
Good work ethics LIVESTOCK WANTED
Enthusiasm and reliability PO Box 17 Te Awamutu PASTURE
The ability to work as team member
Organisation skills, tidy appearance SPRAYING We offer excellent wages and conditions, overtime, Phone Neil Drury vehicle, job security to the right applicant.

(021) 926-315 Agricultural Contractor ENQUIRIES TO: Murray Davidson 0274594660 Greenlea Singleton & Hansen Plumbing Ltd PREMIER MEATS LIMITED EXPERIENCED relief milker available, as- TE AWAMUTU WANTED sist only. Phone Sarah 870-2602 or Cows
Bulls
Prime Ox/Heifer (021) 215-8359.

EXPERIENCED relief PROMPT PROCESSING FREE CARTAGE SAME DAY KILL milkers available for HOME & HOSPITAL Christmas, New Year STUART ALLAN LIVESTOCK BUYER and Holidays. Phone 175 College Street, Te Awamutu

A/H: 07 829 8272 MOB: 029 290 4330 (0274) 741-693. CAREGIVERS

LIVESTOCK WANTED We would like to increase our pool of casual staff to contribute to the high standard of care our Residents expect. BONER COWS WANTED If you are available to work for one or more shifts per week we would like to discuss the Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment opportunities with you.

Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule Experience preferred but full training will be Also empty heifers and potter bulls given. Orientation and ACE training provided. Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 For application form and further information Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (0274) 925-080 please phone 871-6226 Denise or Ethne Te Awamutu Courier, Wednesday, December 21, 2005 PAGE 17 ALEXANDRA RACING CLUB - FOUNDED 1866 - PIRONGIA RACES BOXING DAY Treat in store at Regent’s 135TH ANNUAL RACE DAY - MONDAY, DECEMBER 26 - Showcase Cinema Theatre FIRST RACE 11.30AM Equalisator - 10 Race Programme Includes Harness Races Regent Theatre is tion of the Showcase ‘Gloomy Sunday’, ‘To- This was to affect his proud, as well as being Cinema, they have gether’, ‘The Chorus’, entire life but he had • Entertainment for young and old • excited, to announce managed to show some ‘Being Julia’, ‘Ladies In a dream to fulfi l – to • Catering and refreshments available • three special adult extremely high class Lavender’, ‘My House make music inspire quality movies for your movies such as ‘As Far In Umbria’ and many people. It shows what ADMISSION: Adults $10, Children under 12 FREE entertainment coming As My Feet Will Carry others, which would people can be like in an soon. Me’, ‘The Queen of She- not have ever played enclosed environment Since the introduc- ba’s Pearls’, ‘Zelary’, in Te Awamutu, previ- and how one person TAB terminal can change their whole ously. available for outlook on life. It’s a The cinema is also outside betting very pleased to advise very sincere story and 354TC003-05 CommercialCommercial HotelHotel patrons they feel they is also very beautifully have gone completely told. mad and spent another These three compel- $70,000 on projection ling fi lms are very and sound in this popu- special and will become • CHURCHILL BAR • lar little cinema this classics in their own Now available year with stunning right. for functions results. Owner Allan Webb is A new speaker sys- pleased to have been 342TC036-05 tem will be in place lucky enough to pro- ALEXANDRA STREET • TE AWAMUTU • PH 871 6100 early next year, making cure these fi lms, that Kids! NEAT AND TIDY STANDARD OF DRESS IS ESSENTIAL your viewing complete. a couple of years ago Grab your parents would never be able to The fi rst of the three have been screened in new fi lms is ‘Joyeux a small location such Noel’, which is the re- Santa’s here as ours. Cash only! markable story of the Thursday 22 - 4.30pm - 6.30pm Friday till late men in the trenches He says Hopscotch, biggest nites during WW1 and the Polyphony, Rialto En- 2 truce that amazingly tertainment and Sony f the year Joe 90 occurred on Christmas Pictures have been FRIDAY 23 o Eve and Christmas very supportive by 6 or more people dining receives Saturday Day. A true and won- providing these very derful portrayal and wonderful programmes a FREE bottle of wine one which will affect and they hope that you PULSE you considerably. will appreciate them as Sat 24 ~ Christmas EVE, PULSE much as they do. The next, is a truly Beach Party wonderful story from Dendy (new distribu- Phone 871 4768 tors to New Zealand) 2pm Start, mechanical surf board, 356TC004/05 India, about the lives of two children who meet is very keen to offer live music - URBAN FLOW, 8pm-12pm. in a carpet factory, some of their special Santa’s here with giveaways. attractions scheduled where they are very for 2006. Arawata Street • Phone: 871 7282 356TC023-05 poorly treated, having been sold out by their Another showcase parents. They swear to feature that we have see each other, in the been holding back on, future, if they manage waiting for the right to escape the ‘prison’. time to release it, was Fate steps in and they an extremely popular lead separate lives fi lm at the Victoria in Breakfast, Lunch and longing to be together. Hamilton and is one of Grace’s favourites, Dinner (except Mondays) This is truly a very called ‘Photos To Send’ Delicious Daytime & Evening Menus touching and beautiful, and is another to watch but very tragic story. out for in the New It is up there with the Year. Fully licensed... very best of all-time quality showcase fea- On the more com- From the bar: a selection of tures. mercial side, there is tap and bottle beer, wine, a sensational line-up Finally, another story of fi lms over the sum- spirits and Rtd’s showing the effects on mer vacation; ‘Harry a boy (to manhood) Potter’, ‘The Chronicles suffering from a se- of Narnia’, ‘King Kong’, vere beating by some ‘Zathura’, ‘Cheaper by Open 7 Days boys because he was 356TC015-05 the Dozen 2’ and the a talented musician in latest ‘Zorro’ fi lm. 201 Alexandra Street a very small, isolated Also, special family community where he Phone 870 4055 programmes have been was not accepted by his arranged; ‘Chicken Lit- peers. tle’, ‘Nanny McPhee’ and ‘Valiant’. Merry Christmas to everyone from The staff and man- agement of The Regent the team at Russ Water Services! Cinema wish you all happy holiday viewing. 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Going ✃ December 22-28 Dec 29-Jan 4 January 5 -11 “The most adorable bunch since Lilo and Stitch.” “The most adorable bunch since Lilo and Stitch.” A SPECIAL SHOWCASE PRESENTATION. A really remarkable “This movie is great. Hurry, tell everyone, this movie “This movie is great. Hurry, tell everyone, this movie story; harsh, sad, heartfelt, real and wonderfully is great.” A wonky, whacked-out, energetic come- is great.” A wonky, whacked-out, energetic come- cast. A beautifully photographed, impeccably dy filled with merriment.” “Inspired family romp.” dy filled with merriment.” “Inspired family romp.” acted and intelligently written masterpiece... CHICKEN LITTLE PG CHICKEN LITTLE PG filmmaking of the highest order. An absolute must THU 10.40 & 6.10, FRI 11.40, 1.20, 3.05, 4.45 & 6.30, THU & FRI 1.25, 3.45 & 6.10, SAT 12.25, 2.45 & 5.10, for the discerning viewer. We have to give this very moving film an extremely high SAT 10.40, 12.20, 2.05, 3.45 & 5.30, SUN, MON & TUE 3.20, 5.00 & 6.35, recommendation. MON & TUE 3.20, 5.00 & 6.35, WED 1.25, 3.45 & 6.10 WED 1.25, 3.45 & 6.10 SHADOWS OF TIME M CS Lewis’s classic tale comes beautifully to life A happy, humorous and clever family entertain- THU & FRI 1.50 & 6.10, SAT 6.20, SUN 12.10 & 5.55, with this lush and sweeping adventure. This movie ment from Britain, with great heartfelt storytelling. does a fine job of blending live actors and MON, TUE & WED 1.50 & 6.10 settings with the talking beasts, dwarfs, centaurs VALIANT G CHICKEN LITTLE PG SUN, MON & TUE 3.05 & 4.35, WED 1.05, 2.40 & 4.15 and assorted mythical creatures. A very popular THU & FRI 10.00, 11.40 & 4.05, SAT 11.40 & 4.05, and favourite tale now on the cinema screen. CHRONICLES OF NARNIA PG SUN 11.15 & 3.40, MON, TUE & WED 10.00, 11.40 & 4.05 “I was engaged and enthralled from beginning to THU & FRI 12.55, 5.30 & 8.15, SAT 11.55, 4.30 & 7.15, CHRONICLES OF NARNIA PG end.” Sun Herald. SUN, MON & TUE 3.10, 5.50 & 8.30, THU, FRI & SAT 1.20, 5.45 & 8.25, SUN 12.55, 5.20 & 8.00, CHRONICLES OF NARNIA PG WED 12.55, 5.30 & 8.15 MON, TUE & WED 1.20, 5.45 & 8.25 THU 10.20, 5.15 & 8.00, FRI 11.15, 2.10, 5.05 & 7.55, (No Comps. All shows $14.00, $11.00, $8.50) (No Comps. All shows $14.00, $11.00, $8.50) SAT 10.15, 1.10, 4.05 & 6.55, WORLD’S FASTEST INDIAN PG WORLD’S FASTEST INDIAN PG MON & TUE 3.10, 5.50 & 8.30, WED 12.55, 5.30 & 8.15 THU 5.40, FRI 3.05, SAT 7.05, WED 5.40 THU 2.35, FRI 5.00, SAT 5.55, SUN 3.05, MON 5.00, (No Comps. All shows $14.00, $11.00, $8.50) A dandy looking and dashing, fun-adventure. TUE 7.30, WED 2.35 An exhilarating, hilarious and moving ride from Energetic and rollicking action with dashes of “A combination of clever writing, top-notch start to finish. Anthony Hopkins in a TRUE story. humour. A rousing, swashbuckling entertainment. comedic leads, winning performances and a WORLD’S FASTEST INDIAN PG LEGEND OF ZORRO M genuine affection for old-fashioned families THIRD WONDERFUL MONTH. THU 7.50, FRI 8.10, THU 12.45, 3.05 & 8.05, FRI 12.45, 5.40 & 8.05, makes for a lot of lighthearted fun.” Stars Bonnie Hunt and Steve Martin. SAT 7.10, WED 3.05 SAT 11.45, 2.05 & 4.40, CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN 2 M SIGHTS YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE. SUN, MON & TUE 3.35, 6.00 & 8.20, THU & FRI 1.10, 5.55 & 7.55, SAT 11.10, 1.10, 6.05 & 8.05, “The acting, special effects and peril are better WED 12.45, 3.05 & 8.05 SUN 10.45, 12.45, 5.40 & 7.40, than ever.” NZ Herald Genuinely clever, thoughtful, comical and well- MON, TUE & WED 1.10, 5.55 & 7.55 HARRY POTTER IV M acted tales about sex, lies and video. There’s A dandy looking and dashing, fun-adventure. THU 10.10, 5.25 & 8.10, FRI 11.00, 1.55, 4.55 & 7.45 something compelling, something unexpectedly sweet and it’s certainly entertaining. Energetic and rollicking action with dashes of SAT 10.00, 12.55, 3.55 & 6.45, MON & TUE 8.10, humour. A rousing, swashbuckling entertainment. HAPPY ENDINGS M WED 3.15 & 7.50 LEGEND OF ZORRO M (No Comps. All shows $14.00, $11.00, $8.50) THU & FRI 8.10, SAT 7.10, SUN, MON & TUE 8.25, THU 5.05 & 7.30, FRI 2.35 & 7.30, SAT 3.30 & 8.35, WED 8.10 “Jackson’s Triumph” Empire. “STUNNING. Tighter SUN 5.30 & 8.10, MON 2.35 & 7.30, TUE 2.35 & 5.05, This story has never been filmed before. It is a and more accomplished that any LOTR film.” WED 5.05 & 7.30 “BRILLIANT.” “It’s great because it’s hilarious, relent- remarkable adventure of the men in the trenches during WWI and the truce that amazingly Genuinely clever, thoughtful, comical and well- less, exciting, romantic, rambunctious, outlandish acted tales about sex, lies and video. There’s and unforgettable. It’s great because after 3 hours occurred at Christmas. A TRUE and wonderful portrayal and one which will affect you something compelling, something unexpectedly you will want to see it again. Reminds you just how sweet and it’s certainly entertaining. big movies can be and still be beautiful.” NZ considerably. Highly recommended especially for Herald. “Thick with drama and action. Fast-paced, those who came to “As Far As My Feet Will Carry HAPPY ENDINGS M eye-popping entertainment. Astounding, yet com- Me.” THU & FRI 8.05, SAT 8.15, SUN 7.50, pelling. Makes for laughs, screams and a few JOYEUX NOEL M MON, TUE & WED 8.05 tears.” Out-Spielbergs Spielberg at his most JUST NOMINATED FOR BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE JOYEUX NOEL M Jurassic.” Empire. FILM, GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS, 2006. Uplifting and JUST NOMINATED FOR BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE KING KONG M heartwarming. Leaves us with an overwhelming FILM, GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS, 2006. Uplifting and THU 10.00 & 7.00, FRI 11.30, 3.15 & 7.00, impression.” NZ Herald. heartwarming. Leaves us with an overwhelming SAT 10.30, 2.15 & 6.00, MON & TUE 3.45 & 7.20, THU & FRI 1.05, 3.25 & 5.45, SAT 12.05, 2.25 & 4.45, impression.” NZ Herald. WED 12.35, 3.55 & 7.15 SUN, MON & TUE 6.05, WED 5.45 THU & FRI 11.20 & 3.45, SAT 12.00 & 3.55, SUN 3.30, (No Comps. Slightly increased prices) HARRY POTTER IV M MON, TUE & WED 11.20 & 3.45 A dandy looking and dashing, fun-adventure. THU & FRI 3.15 & 7.50, SAT 2.15 & 6.50, HARRY POTTER IV M Energetic and rollicking action with dashes of THU & FRI 10.20 & 3.05, SAT 3.10, SUN 2.45, humour. A rousing, swashbuckling entertainment. SUN, MON & TUE 8.10, WED 3.15 & 7.50 (No Comps. All shows $14.00, $11.00, $8.50) MON, TUE & WED 10.20 & 3.05 (No Comps. All shows $14.00, $11.00, $8.50) LEGEND OF ZORRO M “STUNNING. BRILLIANT. Tighter and more accom- MON & TUE 3.35, 6.00 & 8.20, WED 12.45, 5.40 & 8.05 plished that any LOTR film.” “Thick with drama and A happy, humorous and clever family entertain- Genuinely clever, thoughtful, comical and well- action. Fast-paced, eye-popping entertainment. ment from Britain, with great heartfelt storytelling. acted tales about sex, lies and video. There’s Astounding, yet compelling. Makes for laughs, VALIANT G something compelling, something unexpectedly screams and few tears.” THU & FRI 9.50 & 11.25, SAT 11.20 & 2.25, sweet and it’s certainly entertaining. KING KONG M SUN 10.55 & 1.55, MON, TUE & WED 9.50 & 11.25 HAPPY ENDINGS M THU & FRI 12.35, 3.55 & 7.15, SAT 11.35, 2.55 & 6.15, This whimsical and wonderfully nasty children’s MON & TUE 8.00, WED 8.10 SUN, MON & TUE 3.45 & 7.20, WED 12.35, 3.55 & 7.15 tale, based on the ‘Nurse Matilda’ books, is thor- oughly enjoyable. Stars Emma Thompson and This story has never been filmed before. It is a (No Comps. Slightly increased prices) Colin Firth. remarkable adventure of the men in the trenches during WWI and the truce that amazingly NANNY MCPHEE PG occurred at Christmas. A TRUE and wonderful por- THU & FRI 10.35 & 12.35, SAT 11.30 & 1.30, trayal and one which will affect you considerably. SUN 11.05 & 1.05, MON, TUE & WED 10.35 & 12.35 Highly recommended especially for those who KING KONG M came to “As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me.” THU, FRI & SAT 1.00, 4.25 & 7.45, SUN 12.35, 4.00 & 7.20, JOYEUX NOEL M MON, TUE & WED 1.00, 4.25 & 7.45 JUST NOMINATED FOR BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE (No Comps. Slightly increased prices) FILM, GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS, 2006. Uplifting and heartwarming. Leaves us with an overwhelming ZATHURA PG ~ Starts January 12th impression.” NZ Herald. THU 10.30, 5.50 & 8.15, FRI 10.55, 1.15, 3.35, 5.55 & 8.15, SAT 9.55, 12.15, 2.35, 4.55 & 7.15, 2 Excellent MON & TUE 3.15 & 5.40, WED 1.05, 3.25 & 5.45 British Family Films Please cut out for your reference

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