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24 Hour Salvage Ph (07) 871-5069 CouPublished Tuesday & ThursdayurierTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2017 Bond Road, Te Awamutu, P.O. Box 437 A/H 021 503 404 Your community newspaper for over 100 years EXTRA COPIES 40c Email: [email protected] Honour for developer Final shindig The Te Awamutu Continuing Education Group welcomes everyone to come along to its final meeting for ZB Homes makes Top 50 index the year on Wednesday, December 6. The event will feature entertainment by the Te Awamutu Intermediate School band and the Te Rore Bohemian Band. A Christmas dinner will be served in the Surf ‘n’ Turf restaurant adjoining the hall. Reservations required. See ad in today’s paper, or ring 870 3223 or 871 6434. Professor’s achievement A man who has helped create new generations of te reo Ma¯ori champions has been awarded one of the country’s highest Ma¯ori language accolades. Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Ma¯ori — The Ma¯ori Language Commission — has given the University of Waikato’s Professor Pou Temara a Lifetime Achievement award. It acknowledges his ceaseless efforts to promote Ma¯ori language at a national level. Professor Pou Temara is a recognised tohunga and authority in Ma¯ori language, ancient karakia, kapa haka and whaiko¯rero.
Helping kids TC301117DT02 The Countdown Kids’ ZB Homes owner Zane Beckett on site of their latest project. Hospital Appeal raised $1.26 million for 13 children’s wards BY DEAN TAYLOR The Fast 50 index ranks the The business was going well any given time. nationwide. top 50 businesses in New Zea- — but not well enough for the The team offers design and All proceeds are used to When Zane Beckett started land according to their revenue owner’s liking. build options for landowners, buy medical equipment to his building business at age 19 growth over the past three He says he wanted to drive land and home packages and he didn’t intend to be a property years. more growth, but a lack of land investment opportunities. help Kiwi kids around the developer. Entrants are required to was making it hard for local He also likes to embrace country. But 15 years on, after market have been in business for a firms. technology to maintain a high Countdown stores across conditions forced his hand, ZB minimum of three years, and His answer was to expand level of communication with the country organised local Homes has become the first ever have had operating revenue of into subdivisions and offer the client, so they know exactly events to bring the construction business to take at least $300,000. house and land packages. where their project is at. community together and help the top honour at the Deloittes Mr Beckett said he was “That created the growth we “We make sure we listen raise funds for the appeal. Fast 50 National Awards. encouraged to set up his own wanted,” he says. carefully to what people want In Te Awamutu, The Courier mentioned the business by the people his did ZB Homes now operates out and we make sure we keep to the Countdown customers and awards last year when ZB his apprenticeship with. of Te Awamutu and Tauranga agreed budgets. staff knitted more than 500 Homes was named winner of the “They said I should get out and employs about a dozen staff “Our aim is to keep being baby’s items to donate to Fastest Growing Services Busi- and do my own thing. at each office, as well as local innovative, keep growing and Waikato Hospital. ness Award for the Central “I was motivated by the chal- sub-contractors. make sure every client is North Island and named in the lenge of creating something that Mr Beckett says there about treated as an individual,” he National Top 50 index. was mine,” says Mr Beckett. 40 building projects on the go at says. LESS WATER, MORE POWER. WATER BLASTERS NEW FROM $199!*
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CIRCULATION 14,055* (7136 urban, 6919 rural) previous years and keep rates increases Results of a large rate increase in On these housing projects it is time lower. Waipa could be worse than Hamilton as that council told developers how many We welcome letters - preferably via email. They Waipa District Council has been we have a lot less ratepayers. houses they want built on all should be under 300 words and must have the guilty of deferring major infrastructure Why do we have to fund projected subdivisions to minimise the cost of sender’s name, address and phone number. No items and it appears we are going to have growth and impoverish current rate- providing services. pseudonyms are accepted and names will only be a big spending 10-Year Plan catch up. payers? Developers can always provide the withheld in special circumstances at the discretion Waipa’s problem will be we only have Growth should be planned over a services themselves if they want to. of the editor. Letters are not usually acknowledged a small number of ratepayers in com- longer time period than projected It appears growth is not managed and may be edited, abridged or discarded. parison to Hamilton. I expect projected growth and should be affordable and very well in some councils, with com- SALES MANAGER growth will be driving a lot of expendi- allow current ratepayer to enjoy a munity projects taking precedence over ture as well. quality of life. core infrastructure needs, which get Belinda Wolland Many councils think that high growth Does it really matter if Waipa controls deferred year after year and cost much [email protected] is desirable, but the cost to current actual growth to say 50 per cent of more to fix when they can’t be deferred EDITORIAL ratepayers is high, especially for low projected growth? any longer. Dean Taylor (editor) Ext: 67705 income earners, superannuitants and Are developers building the maxi- KEN GEORGE [email protected] Colin Thorsen (journalist) Ext: 67713 [email protected] Daisy springs Bethany Rolston (journalist) Ext: 67710 Fostering the skills [email protected] surprise goodie ADVERTISING Cheryl Joubert of life-long learning [email protected] on students 027 447 8160 Lizel Beyleveld With technology continuing to ad- adapt our education system to the times Where do the Waikato’s coolest [email protected] vance at a rapid pace, developing the way and build a brighter future for our young people live? Te Awamutu, of course! 027 809 9933 we teach in line with the times is how we people. A huge thank you to an awesome CLASSIFIEDS will ensure that our youth leave school This will involve taking some local resident, Daisy Prasad, who sur- Tania King, Ext: 67708 with the skills they need to succeed in decisions to restructure how we teach, prised the Room 2 students of Patricia Tania Cortesi-Western, Ext: 67707 the modern world. by integrating subjects like coding into Avenue satellite school with some Alanah Harvey, Ext: 67701 The skills that foster lifelong learning other courses, and teaching in practical yummy goodies on Monday. [email protected] and development. terms. Out of the blue, the students’ regular This will strengthen our hand when it That’s why I’m standing in this mid- educational shopping outing turned DELIVERY QUERIES 0800 111 200 comes to combating inequality, climate term Te Awamutu College Board of into a bit of a party when Daisy popped POSTAL ADDRESS change and all the threats our society Trustees election, because I’m passion- by the school van with a generous gift 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840 faces. ate about education and youth develop- of tasty treats for everyone. Thank you OFFICE HOURS We have such a bright future, if we ment. so much for your thoughtfulness, Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm, Fri 8am - 4.30pm continue to embrace ambition and op- If we work together we can keep Te Daisy, you absolutely made Room 2’s timism, and continue to stand up and Awamutu College moving forward into day! PHONE 07 871 5151 champion the values that built our great the future. The students truly appreciate your nation. 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TC301117DT01 CELEBRATORY cuppa for Magicseal winners Shirley (left) and Lesley (second from left) Egglestone with local licensees Craig and Caroline Jones.
Magicseal New Zealand ran a line Jones to say she had won. She says her house is quite close competition recently across the She decided to give the prize to to the road, and she has noticed the Frameless Glass Showers country on social media and the her mum Shirley Egglestone. traffic noise is reduced. Splashbacks | Balustrades lucky winner was from Te Awa- When the parties got together The kitchen windows don’t mutu. Mrs Jones realised she knew the steam up as easily and the house is Pool Fencing | Mirrors Entering was a simple matter of winner from when their children warm when it is cool and has been liking and sharing Magicseal’s had taken Mainly Music classes cool in the heat. Facebook page and the prize four together. The Joneses decided to The retrofit glazing also reduces Book a FREE, No Obligation square metres of retrofit secondary sweeten the prize pot by installing UV damage to furniture and carpets. Measure & Quote today! glazing valued at about $2500. the secondary glazing at no charge. So far the kitchen, lounge and Lesley Egglestone decided to Mrs Egglestone says the second- part of a bedroom has been fitted have a go and was contacted by local ary glazing has already made a and the Egglestones hope to save to Magicseal licensees Craig and Caro- difference to her home. get the rest of the house completed. 0508 672 545 Trip down memory lane Servicing the Waipa region for over 20 years! The Te Awamutu cities. Architects and “Butcher shops and safely deposited wasn’t Genealogy Group led a tradesmen often moved to fruiterers proliferated, where they believed it to trip down memory lane other towns to find work. later being replaced by be, she says. as part of its project to “Although the build- photo shops and real es- “We have been advised capture the social his- ing designers and main tate agents. that Tony Bevin, a former tory of local commercial contractors were usually “We also discovered teacher at Te Awamutu buildings. from outside Te Awa- through tender notices College, took photos of The group mutu, several of the sub- that other buildings in local buildings. constructed a Building contractors were local town — such as the “If anyone knows what Social History display at businesses. Hodgson Motors and CT happened to his collection and the Te Awamutu Library “The commercial Rickit buildings — were the research team want to this month. buildings featured in the designed by S Judd, the hear from you.” Convenor Sandra display were the catalyst architect responsible for The group will con- Metcalfe says the group for many local firms, such the Burns and Thomp- tinue the project with a was delighted by the sup- as LR Armstrong, FD son’s Buildings. new group of buildings port. Chunn, CT Rickits and “Archibald and another public dis- “We hope it re-ignited Clark & McMillan, to MacDonald, who designed play next year. an interest in Te Awa- grow their business, the Spinley and Alexan- mutu’s built heritage and eventually becoming dra Buildings, was also ■ For those who were Te Awamutu Brass Band Plus the changes that have major employers in the very active around the unable to see the display taken place over the last town.” Waikato with his residen- and want to share memories Hamilton Salvation Army Band eight decades,” she says. Mrs Metcalfe says the tial work.” contact “The reason so many Te Awamutu’s growth Mrs Metcalfe says the [email protected] Christmas Concert of our current heritage and prosperity reflected team was fascinated by .nz or 021 206 9119. The buildings were the change of businesses. the family connections group also wants to hear Sunday 3 December 2017 constructed during the “As cars replaced found. from those with research 1920s and 1930s was be- horses blacksmiths and Of concern however, skills, an interest in social Te Awamutu Intermediate Hall cause of a building liveries made way for gar- was discovering informa- history and time on their Hazelmere Cres, Te Awamutu | Time: 3.00 – 4.30 p.m downturn in the larger ages,” she says. tion people thought was hands. Door Sales: $5.00 and $10.00 Family 4 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, November 30, 2017 Gourmet in Park back Supporting brigade
Head along to First National Real Estate Te Awamutu next Tuesday to check out the new office and support our local firefighters. For each person who attends, First National Real Estate will donate $5 to the Te Awamutu Vol- unteer Fire and Emer- gency NZ. First National Te Awa- mutu owner Vayle Hammond says the com- pany sponsors the New Zealand Burns Unit. “I want to do some- thing for the local com- munity that is closely associated,” she says. “The volunteer fire TC240117DT01 brigade is a great fit.” LAST YEAR’S inaugural Gourmet in the Park was judged a great success by Te Awamutu Fire and organisers, stall holders and visitors. Emergency New Zealand senior station officer Ed The popular Gourmet 17 delicious food carts. forward to another strong Hopping says there will in the Park returns to Te The family-friendly turnout this year. be the chance to chat with Awamutu this Saturday, event also offers live Gourmet in the Park local firefighters, check December 2. music and children’s returns to Te Awamutu on out their gear and snap a Head down to Selwyn entertainment. the first Saturday of each photo. Park from 4pm-8pm to After last year’s suc- month in summer: Decem- There will also be enjoy a bite to eat — or cess, event organiser ber 2, January 6, Febru- drinks, nibbles and spot several — from a range of Tania Simpson is looking ary 3 and March 3. prizes. “We are delighted to be approached and provid- ing there is not a call out Taking action for kauri while the function is on we will have our guys there,” he says. Waikato Re- giants” are The schools to promote The Te Awamutu Fire TC301117SP01 gional Council is de- increasingly threat- Pukemokemoke conservation. Coro- and Emergency NZ, for- TE AWAMUTU Fire and Emergency New Zealand senior lighted to see Wai- ened by kauri Bush Reserve at mandel’s Driving merly the Te Awamutu station officer Ed Hopping accepts the first $5 donation kato community dieback disease. Tauhei, north of Creek Railway and Volunteer Fire Brigade, from First National Te Awamutu owner Vayle groups taking ac- “Ultimately it’s Hamilton has Potteries operation is a volunteer service. Hammond. tion to protect through the completed a board- has installed two It appreciates and ■ threatened kauri. combined actions of walk to help protect cleaning stations to relies on much-needed First National Real Estate Te Awamutu office opening is Biosecurity agencies and com- the reserve’s kauri. help prevent the fundraising opportun- at 35 Alexandra St on Tuesday, December 5 from 5pm-7pm. officer Kim Parker munities that kauri It’s also been spread of disease on ities and hopes to attract For more information contact 07 280 7536 or says the “forest will be protected.” working with shoes and boots. new recruits. [email protected]
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Te Awamutu Hearing TC301117TAHA Association wound up its MEMBERS of Te Awamutu year with a Christmas lunch- Hearing Association on eon at the Te Awamutu Club. their bus trip to Putaruru More than 40 members Timber Museum. What is on enjoyed the get-together, which included a visit from Santa Claus. in December Te Awamutu Hearing The group was then well Association events organiser looked after at lunch at the Colin Schimanski said it was Putaruru RSA Club before Te Awamutu Events Guide as notified to the Te a great end to the year for the heading to The Cheese Fac- Awamutu Visitor i-Site Centre. group. tory — home of various ■ 1-3 The Golden Antelope. Dec 1-2 at 7.30pm, Dec The group’s previous out- cheese made from the milk of 3 at 2pm. Te Awamutu Little Theatre, cnr of Palmer ing was a bus trip, and again cows, sheep, goats and yak. and Vaile Sts. Bookings www.talt.nz or 021 945 953. more than 40 members and The downstairs tasting ■ 3 McDonalds Kihikihi Speedway Christmas Bash guests took part. room was very popular. from 3pm. First destination was the With a stopover at Tirau ■ 4-5 Blood Bank. Dec 4 from 1pm-7pm, Dec 5 from Putaruru Timber Museum, abilia of the development of ber gave an interesting talk to stretch the legs, it was 8.30am-1pm. Rugby Sports and Rec Club, Albert home to a huge collection of the forestry industry. to set the scene before the another enjoyable outing for Park Drive. Call 0800 448 325 to book appointment. chainsaws and other memor- A Timber Museum mem- visitors looked around. the group. ■ 6 An evening with Dr. Tom Roa who will share excerpts from his book Maiea te Tupua — whanau stories of Tupuna who fought in WW1. 6pm-7.30pm Honour for police officer’s community work at Te Awamutu Library. Free entry. ■ 9 Te Awamutu Christmas Float Parade from 12pm. The Church of Jesus who is known for being there ■ 10 Mt Pirongia Country Music Club Day from Christ of Latter-day Saints for those in need, providing 12.30pm. Ngahinapouri Community Hall, held a special ceremony at care for the recently bereaved Kakaramea Rd. Contact 871 5083. Kawhia to recognise Con- and looking out for the chil- ■ 11-13 Tree Awamutu. A pop-up Christmas Tree stable Jonathan Maoate for dren of families who are forest. Dec 11 from 7pm-9pm, Dec 12 from his work in the community. facing hardship. 12.30pm-2pm, 7pm-9pm and Dec 13 from 7pm- Kaumatua and representa- To support Constable 9pm. Contact 871 3888 for more information. tives from Kawhia’s service Maoate’s efforts, members of ■ 14 Balls, Bullets & Boots exhibition opening event agencies turned out to honour church collected large 3pm-5.30pm at Te Awamutu Museum. Join the Constable Maoate. quantities of non-perishable museum and extra special rugby guests to celebrate More than 60 people food items and good clean the exhibition. Contact [email protected]. attended the award ceremony clothing, which Constable ■ 17 Te Awamutu Country Music Club, Te Rahu at the Kawhia Chapel. Maoate says he would put to Hall, Te Rahu Rd, Te Awamutu. 1.30pm-4.30pm. All President John Kendall of valuable use in the commun- welcome, $4 entry. Contact 871 2799. The Church of Jesus Christ of ity. ■ 17 Pirongia Christmas Market, Memorial Hall, Latter-day Saints presented Franklin St. 9am-2pm. Local crafts, bouncy castle Constable Maoate with TC301117SPLDS and spot prizes. flowers, a certificate and a HONOURED: Kawhia Con- canvas print of the Church’s stable Jonathan Maoate Rosetown Lions Santa’s Grotto: Family Proclamation to the (right), with his wife Tineke ■ December 9, 15, 16, 18, 20 and 21 from 10am- World. and daughter Evekanya, 12.30pm. First National Real Estate Office, 35 Although he has been in and community and church Alexandra St. Each child that visits Santa will the area for only three years, representatives (from left) receive a present. Bring your camera. Constable Maoate has estab- Gordon Matenga, John lished himself as someone Kendall and Tiwini Hemi. iveChristmas a life-saving gift
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