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Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Growth strategy Bain family’s day at last for councils Waipa District Council is among a group of central Army, Police apologies 27 years’ late, but sincerely offered and graciously accepted Waikato councils developing a sub-regional growth strategy. By Grant Johnston The others are Waikato Bain family well that you District Council, Hamilton Te Awamutu’s tena- are ‘the salt of the earth’. City Council and Environment cious Bain family scored You put your faith in pub- Waikato. a unique double on Sat- lic institutions such as the The strategy will establish urday - a formal apology Police. You expect us and an agreed pattern of land use from the New Zealand have a right to believe and associated transportation Army and Police. we will do the right and networks. This happened at Te proper thing. It will cover the geographic Awamutu RSA on Satur- “We should have had areas administered by the City day in front of an audi- higher standards of com- and two District Councils. ence of over 200 friends munication. This did not While not direct project part- and supporters of the happen. We let you down ners, Land Transport New Zea- Bain family. and for that I am sorry.” land and Transit New Zealand Major General Lou Major General Lou Gar- are represented at the project Gardiner delivered the diner said Saturday’s rec- management level. apology on behalf of the onciliation was ‘overdue’. Army for events leading He said the death of Genealogy focus up to the fatal shooting Grant Bain had been a tragedy for the family, It is not often you get a of 17-year-old Grant Bain 27 years ago at Waiouru which had lost a loved son chance to return to the place and brother, and for the you were conceived but a Regular Force Cadet School, and for the way Army, which had lost a member of the Te Awamutu young cadet who was Genealogy Group did just that. the Army had treated the family subsequently. a member of the Army John Graham visited Burma family. in 1996 and retraced his par- NZ Police Assistant ents’ footsteps from their time Commissioner, Rob Pope, He said this breakdown in the pre-war Shan country, apologised unreservedly by the Army extended to north east of Mandalay, until to the family for police young serviceman, Mur- their forced evacuation in 1948 shortcomings in the way ray Bain, and caused him upon Burma’s declaration of Grant’s death was han- to question how he could independence from Britain. dled. continue to serve an or- Using his father’s diaries and As outlined earlier in a ganisation that was not 16mm fi lm footage of the actual speech by Grant’s brother as open with his family as evacuation, Mr Graham’s talk Murray, the investigation it should have been. at tonight‘s Genealogy Group into the shooting by sen- “On behalf of the New meeting contrasts the Burma ior cadet, Andrew Read Zealand Army I sin- of yesterday with the Burma of was concluded within cerely apologise that the today, including current scenes three hours and within systems in place at the of the airfi eld from which his three days the Court had regular cadet school failed parents and thousands of handed down a verdict of to prevent the actions of westerners were evacuated in guilty on a charge of care- another cadet that led to 1948 by the old Dakotas. less use of a fi rearm. Grant’s death. I also apol- Interested members of the Mr Pope said he agreed ogise for the inappropri- public are welcome to attend that a charge of man- ate use of a photograph of this talk. The Genealogy Group slaughter could equally the deceased (lying dead meets at 7.30pm tonight in the have been laid against the on the barracks’ fl oor) St John’s Parish Lounge. offender. in training programmes “There are things then and for the distress this Farm bike fatality and subsequently that caused you. the Police could have done “The Army is truly sorry The name of a woman killed and the lessons learned in a crash at a farm property better. We should have kept you fully informed through this tragedy have near Pirongia about 3pm Sun- now been well heeded.” day has been released. about the prosecution APOLOGY ACCEPTED: Neil Bain shakes hands with Major General Lou Gardiner She was Misty Tamarangi process and notifi ed any Neil Bain, Grant’s fa- at Saturday’s function after they unveiled Uenuku i te po He Aitua, the carving Huti Tainui, 24, originally from charges. I offer the sincer- ther, was gracious in ac- by Blackie Graham that now hangs in Te Awamutu RSA Clubrooms in memory Otorohanga. est apology on behalf of cepting the apologies on of Grant Bain. 092081AD Sergeant Gael Mockford of the Police.” behalf of the family. Te Awamutu Police said Miss Mr Pope said Police had He said it was a great in attempting to get to the tally wounded. in recent years - now in Tainui died as a result of a 4WD caused further distress to shame that the day had truth of the events sur- “It felt so good to know their 40s and married farm bike rolling. the family by a miscom- come too late for Grant’s rounding Grant’s death. that someone with his with children, it brought She died at the scene. munication over the avail- late mother, Valerie, to get A real positive that compassion and humanity him up short. Police and an OSH inspector ability of the police fi le on the closure the family had turned up from that was able to care for Grant He said many people attended the scene and their the case, when it had been hoped for. was talking to retired in his last minutes.” had helped the family in enquiries into the cause of the destroyed earlier. Thousands of hours had Army man Andy Kyle in Mr Bain said when many ways and he was bike rolling are continuing. “I have been told by a been devoted by Neil and Dunedin, who had tended he met Grant’s barrack grateful to them all. policeman who knows the sons Bruce and Murray, to Grant after he was fa- mates and friends again Continued page 3. TTHISHIS WEEK'SWEEK'S SPECIALSPECIAL Carolans OPEN 7 DAYS Phone 871 4009 2004 Irish Cnr Sloane & Vaile Sts Polaris TE AWAMUTU Ranger Cream 4x4

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From page 1. a tremendous Kiwi family and he “The Army personnel these days hoped that they could now fi nd have a much better appreciation peace and move on with their and made today a lot easier to lives. achieve.” He fi nished with a quotation: Murray Bain made special pres- “Seek that which is most pre- entations to two people who had cious. If you bow down, let it be to done an enormous amount for the a lofty mountain, let nothing but family in its quest for truth -MP the insurmountable turn you from Shane Ardern’s assistant, Kathy your goal.” Kerr and TV journalist, Mike He added: “Today you have Valentine - the family’s Wellington reached your lofty mountain.” (Parliament) and Auckland con- It was a long, but satisfying day nections respectively. for the family, that Mr Ardern was also included a live TV thanked for his large ONE News crossover commitment of time to the RSA at 6pm. and effort. Accorded It was a day of a speaking role at the celebration of Grant’s function, the local life and there were MP said that it had many people present been a long journey who had known him, for the family. including old school Mr Ardern said friends and the six it was a case that pallbearers who was one of the most carried his coffi n 27 frustrating and time years ago. consuming he had Formalities began been involved with with the blessing of as an MP. Blackie Graham’s “But it is also the carving ‘Uenuku i most special and im- te po He Aitua’ in MAJOR GENERAL Lou Gardiner presents a formal apology on behalf of the New Zealand Army to the portant in my politi- memory of Grant Bain family. 0920803AD cal career.” Bain by Miki Gra- Mr Ardern said ham at 9.30am at Te Rev. Bob Short said a prayer much to ask.” sons the family would not accept when he fi rst met Awamutu Cemetery for Valerie Bain and there was a Nicola Bain (Grant’s niece) read the ‘offi cial version’ of events in Murray Bain, he was (where Grant Bain reading for ‘my grandmother’ by an email from Andy Kyle, who held 1981. struck by the amount and Valerie Bain are Rachel Bain. Grant in his arms as he passed “We dug as hard and as deep as of detailed knowledge GRANT BAIN buried). Grant’s sisters-in-law Kaylene from this earth. we could. We were glued to one of the case the family There was a calling and Christine Bain lit candles for “I can now look at my long serv- goal - to get the truth for Mum and had obtained and by onto the headstone Valerie and Grant. ice and conduct medals from the Grant.” the sheer determination and de- by Tui Hemara and the carving Bruce Bain spoke about ‘Grant Army with pride again fi nally,” he The offi cial part of the service sire Murray demonstrated to see was carried on by Grant’s nephew’s Bain our brother’. wrote. concluded with a dedication of the the issue resolved for the family. Ben and Luke Bain, with ‘Amazing He told of a younger brother Nicola said as the oldest of the carving to the RSA by Rev. Short, “In my subsequent meetings Grace’ then piped for ‘grandma’ by who would tag along with his older next generation of the Bain family piping of ‘Highland Cathedral’ by with Neil, Bruce and Murray, I be- Jenna Bain. brothers where possible and a boy she wanted to acknowledge the ef- Jenna Bain, the ‘Last Post’ and came convinced that the State had Lou Kaumoana called the party who became a lot more confi dent fort that had been put in by Neil, ‘Revelle’ by David Haberfi eld, treated this family badly. They had onto Te Awamutu RSA and the through his swimming prowess. Bruce and Murray Bain to achieve ‘Ode’ by Terry Findlay and closing a huge desire to get to the truth carving was carried in by Adam “Grant had an ability to con- closure for the family and justice prayer by Rev. Short. and to fi nd closure. I would like Bain (another of Grant’s neph- verse with anyone he chose to and for Grant Bain. An unscheduled presenta- to congratulate the Armed Forces ews). he took it upon himself to be a big “I know just how much heartache tion saw carver Blackie Graham and Police for assisting the family The afternoon service began brother to young people around and pain you have been through present Neil Bain with a carved to fi nally draw some closure on with a 2pm powhiri by Miki Gra- him.” and now there is some satisfaction. walking stick “for the Bain family, this gross injustice.” ham and a welcome by RSA presi- Bruce recalled joining his mother We are so proud of you.” for working so long and so hard for Mr Ardern said the Bains were dent, David Haberfi eld. in farewelling Grant on a sunny Te Murray Bain outlined the rea- Grant”. Awamutu day in Janu- ary, 1981 as he boarded a bus for Waiouru. “Grant had just turned 17. I waved to him as the bus drove DDiamonds!iamonds! away. I have not seen that 17-year-old boy alive since that day.” DDiamonds!iamonds! 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PAGE 8 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 1, 2008 IN BUSINESS CIRCLES Honey exporter dispels concerns New engraver making her mark Local honey company Manuka Health New by a German university scientist that the natural Zealand Ltd has moved quickly to reassure export compound methylglyoxal is responsible for manu- markets in the wake of a rash of honey poisoning ka honey’s unique properties. cases involving a Coromandel hobbyist beekeeper MGO™ manuka honey produced by Manuka unconnected with the company. Health is in strong demand in Europe, North Manuka Health chief executive Kerry Paul America and Asia. New Zealand earned $56 mil- says he has reassured European distributors who lion from honey exports last year. called him after seeing the poisoning story on a Manuka Health’s product range includes honeys New Zealand media website. Markets in North with certifi ed methylglyoxal levels from 100 to 700 America and Asia had also been advised. mg/kg. “I was able to tell them our honey is in no way Mr Paul says that in order to achieve high levels connected with the poisonings. of the active ingredient, beekeepers have to supply “The manuka honey harvesting season was pure manuka honey uncontaminated with honey completed more than a month before the poison- from other sources. ing cases started - we are not involved in selling At least 10 people became seriously ill last month comb honey, and we don’t deal with the beekeeper after eating comb honey from Whangamata-based concerned.” Projen Apiaries which was sold at Coromandel Manuka Health’s antibacterial product range is outlets. based on honey which originates only from manu- The honey was produced by bees feeding on hon- ka plants, which gives it properties not present in eydew containing toxins from native tutu bushes. other honeys. Normally, beekeepers avoid siting hives in tutu The company earlier this year launched the fi rst areas during the bush’s fl owering season and products certifi ed to contain specifi ed levels of the ensure any poison honey which is gathered is de- antibacterial ingredient, following the discovery stroyed. Bees are unaffected by the tutu toxin. The all-new Mazda6. Stunning from the start

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TE AWAMUTU athletes with their medals from the Waikato championships. From left, back row: Andre Peake, Katherine Camp, Phil Sims, Anton Melville, Connor Smyth, Front row: Alyssa Foster, Ariana Cable-Dixon. Absent from photo: Sam Fuchs, Navaar Atutahi, Hope Atutahi. Photo supplied. Six weeks holiday in Germany Waikato Championships, the Te feature in the placings were Hope freshened up Katherine Camp Awamutu star won the U16 girls’ Atutahi (3rd Grade 12 girls’ 80m for a bronze medal winning 300m hurdles, 400m and triple hurdles, 6th 100m, high jump), performance at the New Zealand jump. She was second in the long Navaar Atutahi (3rd Grade 12 Heptathlon Championships in jump and fourth in the 100m. girl’s discus, 7th high jump), Lily Hamilton. Andre Peake impressed win- Hall (4th grade 12 girls’ 800m, Camp returned home a ning the Grade 14 girls’ 400m, 5th long jump, 6th 400m), week before the event and was 800m and was second in the Alyssa Foster (3rd U19 wom- $$33,99533,995 DRIVE AWAY GST INCLUSIVE straight back into training with 1500m. en’s 200m, 5th 100m), Anton coach Neal Webb, learning how Ariana Cable-Dixon won the Melville (2nd grade 14 boys’ tri- to throw the javelin. Grade 14 triple jump and was She acquitted herself well at third in the 400m. ple jump, 4th 400m, 6th 100m), the championships, gaining a Phil Simms cleaned up the Connor Smyth (3rd grade 14 third placing overall in the un- grade 14 boys’ 100m hurdles boys’ 800m, 1500m). RROSETOWNOSETOWN HHOLDENOLDEN der-16 years heptathlon. and triple jump, third in the Neal Webb is convener of selec- The bronze medallist was fi rst high jump and fourth in 300m tors and coach of the Waikato www.rosetownholden.co.nz in the long jump, second in the hurdles. track and fi eld team. 200 and 800 metres and third Samuel Fuchs won the U16 Murray Green was appointed OPEN 7 DAYS. SATURDAY 9AM - 3PM, SUNDAY 10AM - 4PM in the high jump and 100m 2000m steeplechase and was manager of the Waikato team to CORNER CHURCHILL AND MAHOE ST • TE AWAMUTU • PH (07) 871 5143 hurdles. seventh in 1500m. the national championships in A/H Allan Paterson (027) 442 7853 • Stu Tervit (027) 482 7856 • John Hare (027) 442 7856 The following week at the Other Te Awamutu athletes to Auckland, March 28-30. Amazing Package Deals

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Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 1, 2008 PAGE 15 WWARRANTARRANT OOFF FFITNESSITNESS Sports in three-way tie ALL W.O.F. REPAIRS ENGINES for premier rugby lead GEARBOXES Game against Hautapu will be litmus test of where team is at By Colin Thorsen DIFFS Ecolab Te Awamutu Sports, Hautapu and Hamilton Marist are the only unbeaten teams Full servicing of all petrol after round two of preliminary Waikato premier rugby com- and diesel vehicles petition. Sports backed up their vic- tory over Hinuera with a 21-12 win over University at Albert SSTUARTTUART LLAWAW LLTDTD Park on Saturday. It was hardly the dress-re- hersal coaches Kerry Eynon PHONE (07) 871 6426 and Joe Edwards would have • 90 MAHOE STREET been hoping for ahead of next • TE AWAMUTU week’s game against last 276TC017/06 year’s champions Hautapu. Sports looked a far classier outfi t right across the paddock than University but made the cardinal sin of dropping their intensity and accuracy to the standard of the opposition too often. The game was played on Will be published in the a rock hard, dusty surface, prompting Te Awamutu Sports’ Te Awamutu Courier on manager Keith Parsons to comment that it reminded him of watching games being played on similarly dry, dusty TUESDAY 22 APRIL grounds in South Africa in the 1960s. He was pleased there were no signifi cant injuries in ei- Please contact Heather ther the Premier or Senior B games, given the state of the grounds. or Dorinda on 871 5151 Peter Bain reports that coach Eynon was rapt to take if you are interested in the points from what he rated as an ‘average’ performance against University. NO STOPPING winger Matatu Atutahi on his way to scoring Te Awamutu Sports’ third try participating Eynon warned his team that against University at Albert Park. 0920816AD

092TC047-08 they will need to be switched on to have any chance of Waipa’ at Cambridge. Tangohau, followed by a try to hau gave the home team an competing against Hautapu Sports opened the scoring fullback Jordan Craig. 11-0 lead at the break. in next week’s ‘Battle of the with a penalty to Waylon A second penalty to Tango- Continued page 17. WWWMCWMC TTHEHE HHAPPENINGAPPENING PPLACELACE UUPP MEMBERSHIP DRAW Congratulations to our two big winners. Member #246 won $1950 just in time for Easter and member #780 won $1200 straight after the Easter break. FFOROR WINE CLUB Your next meeting on Wednesday, April 2 will be your AGM. Come along and put your thoughts in for the direction your adjunct will follow for this year. Enter your business in one of FRIENDSHIP GGRABSRABS 9 categories including: Your AGM will be on Tuesday, April 15 at 4.00pm. If you have any ideas for trips away, please bring them to the meeting so all members can decide where they would like to go. FISHING ❏ Excellence In Workplace Wellness Your next trip is with the Madfisherman to the Coromandel Mussel Farms is on April 19, 20. Sponsored by Waikato Primary Health See the noticeboard for details. Over the past two decades changes have occurred in how companies MOTORSPORT/FISHING CHALLENGE value their investments. “Who is the best”. Based at Coromandel on Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10. Check the noticeboards for details. Managers and employers are recognising that in order to compete effectively in the marketplace, they must optimise the productivity of ENTERTAINMENT themselves and their employees. FRIDAY 4TH APRIL Studies prove that workplace health and wellness initiatives result in ‘Living Proof’ greater efficiency, higher performance and enhanced innovation. WILL PERFORM A SHOW ENCOMPASSING THE AGES. CASH 50’s / 60’s / 70’s / 80’s / 90’s to today. This show should have something for all members. Research confirms the benefits of healthier, fitter employees. They have • MEMBERS - FREE • AFFILIATED MEMBERS & GUESTS - $5 fewer and lower long-term medical claims, they are absent less, their PRIZE disability costs are lower, and their perceived personal productivity and DOWNSTAIRS - SATURDAY, APRIL 19 job/life satisfaction levels are higher. FOR THE ‘Fingers Of Fire’ Entry forms for all categories are available from Te Awamutu i-Site, Come back from the V8 racing and enjoy our hospitality and debate the or download them from www.teawamutuchamber.org.nz merits of the day’s racing. The bar will be open later on Sunday after racing or www.waipanetworks.co.nz. SUPREME has finished and bar snacks will also be available from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. BUSINESS WAIPA WORKINGMEN’S EXCELLENCE CLUB ALBERT PARK DRIVE • PH 871 3923 WINNER COURTESY BUS – 0274-584-557

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PAGE 18 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 1, 2008 SECTION DEVELOPMENT & LANDSCAPING Paving & Landscaping

Design and Build... WAIKATO BOBCAT Gardens, patios, & DIGGER SERVICES fences and driveways WAIPA TREE SERVICES LTD ~ Concrete, hotmix or Shayne & Denise Hamilton 021 846 109 cobblestones Owner/Operator COVERING THE WAIPA, KING COUNTRY & WAIKATO DISTRICTS Mobile 0274 968 095 Ph 871 3894 Specialising in various aspects of tree maintenance ■ ■ ■ Phone 07 872 2660 Fax 871 4459 Tree Pruni ng Thinning Removal of deadwood ■ ■ Tree remova l Dismantling/felling in confined spaces Call Rob Burnell for a FREE quote 021 562 323 ■ 07 856 2323 193TC500-05 293TC502/04 088TC501/01

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Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 1, 2008 PAGE 19 PERSONAL TO LET TO LET PUBLIC NOTICES SPORTS NOTICES Formal Notices PHONE James THREE bedroom LANDLORDS ELECTRIC BLANKET Parlane, Solicitor, house, single garage, TESTING 870-4991. Wishing your property fully fenced, close to BIRTHS DEATH NOTICES to be managed by a school, no pets, bond Get in before winter recognised professional? and refs required, $5 for single MABER - Jo and FOR HIRE JONES - Donald $280p/w. Phone (07) $7.50 double Kevin would like to TENANTS George. On March 846-1550 or (021) 258- announce the safe ar- RENTAL Needing help finding 3332. WESTEND rival of Boyd Joseph 28, 2008, peacefully at ELECTRONICS ENTRY FORMS Waikato Hospital af- accommodation which TWO bedroom unit in on March 17, 2008 at suits your needs? 871-5193 for the ter a short illness, CARS Mutu Street, covered Matariki. Many Te Awamutu Basketball thanks to Isobel aged 79 years. Dearly Contact Francene parking. Available Watson. loved husband of Ila. on 871-7146, immediately $210 SELL IT Winter League are now Loved father of Mobile p/w. Phone (07) 873- available by ringing Darryl, Andrea and 1585. TODAY! DEATH NOTICES Warwick. Loving Phone Leticha (027) 289-3952 THIS IS Keri-Lyn Rangi (07) 823-6287 a/h on 870-5467 RYAN - Maurice Grandad to Noel, 871-3970 YOUR SPOT! Brooke, Erica, Garret, Waipa Property TO LET Entries close April 4, 2008 William (Bill), on PHONE 871-5151 March 29, 2008, Richard, Erin, Caitlin Link Ltd. MREINZ We are seeking and Renee. “Adios peacefully at home 132 Kihikihi Road applications for the SPORTS NOTICES with his family, aged amigo; the road you Te Awamutu following properties: 66 years. Loving hus- have travelled has SAFE ‘N’ SOUND band of Lynette. come to an end.” STORAGE TWO BEDROOMS Grateful thanks to TO LET SOCCER Treasured father of
Douglas Ave Garry and Dee, and the staff of Waikato Electric Security Fence
$180 p/w The Beautiful Game Steven. Special Hospital. A celebra- A NEW THREE 24/7 access Gramps of Narissa tion of Don’s life will BEDROOM
Camera and patrolled THREE BEDROOMS Wanting to play this season? be held at Alexandra and Rachael. “You HOME surveillance Te Rahu Road Just arrived in Te Awamutu? will always be with House Chapel, 570 Phone $230 p/w me (Lynette) and with Alexandra Street,
Two bathrooms (0274) 407-101 Fairview Road Did you forget to register? Te Awamutu today, us all.” Set free to fly.
Dishwasher or 871-7885 $280 p/w Tuesday April 1st at
Heat pump IT’S NOT TOO LATE A service to celebrate or a/hrs 871-2171 Piquet Hill Road Bill’s life will be held 11.00am, followed by
Double garage $270 p/w private cremation.
Proud to be Locally Women’s contact : Graham (07) 872-2853 at Alexandra House $330 per week Kakaramea Road Chapel, 570 Alexan- Communications to All situated in a owned and operated $350 p/w Men’s contact : Steve (027) 247-9341 the Jones family dra Street, Te Awa- nice location Mutu Street (furnished) c/- P O Box 137, Te or mutu today, Tuesday Contact (027) 447-1758 $350 p/w April 1, at 2.00pm, Awamutu please. Te TE AWAMUTU Come on down to Anchor Park! Awamutu Funeral Tainui Terrace followed by private A three bedroom refur- SELF STORAGE $350 p/w Tuesday / Thursdays at 6.15 pm cremation. Communi- Services. FDANZ and bished, fenced, heat From $17 p/w Griefcare. 24hr access FIVE BEDROOMS cations to the Ryan pump, double carport, PUKEATUA TRAIL RIDE PUKEATUA TRAIL RIDE family c/- P O Box in Lyon Street, Ki- Camera Surveillance Arapuni Road BEREAVEMENTS PH: (07) 856-7584 137, Te Awamutu hikihi. $250 p/w. Long $325 p/w please. Te Awamutu term tenants with or (027) 608-1749 Supported by Funeral Services. TRANGMAR - references required. For Information PETER GLIDDEN HONDA FDANZ and Grief- Stephen. To all the Great landlords. THREE bedroom CONTACT care. wonderful friends Phone 871-9970 home, handy to town, Lisa (027) 490-9294 or Sunday, April 13, 2008 RYAN - Bill, on March that send food, flow- please leave a mes- good area, no dogs. Glenda (027) 685-6626 ers, cards, phone calls 1609 Arapuni Road 29, at home. Loved sage. $250p/w. Phone 871- Office 871-7149 brother-in-law of the and love, with all my 8975. Sign posted from Kihikihi late Keith and Dawn heart I thank you. Bailey. Loved uncle of Stephen will be A1 SELF THREE bedroom Sign on 8.00 - 9.00 Susanne and Richard missed by us all. With house, close to town, Riders briefi ng at 9.30 love once again I STORAGE Bond, John, Linda New facility, many $270 p/w. references thank you. Leslie Rosetown realty Ltd. Fire extinguishers compulsary and Murray Rumbles, sizes, good rates, required. Phone (027) MREINZ and Joy and Murray Trangmar (Steve’s security and 7 492-0888. Enquiries contact Gillard, and loved Mum). day access. Shane Blackwell Uncle Bill of Laura, IN MEMORIAM Phone 871-6164 PUBLIC NOTICES Michelle, Jamie, or (0274) 783 085 Mobile: (021) 740-890 Hayley, Emma, TRAIL RIDE PUKEATUA 092TC203-08 Matthew, Christy, TAMAKI - Souvenir COMMERCIAL build- TE AWAMUTU CONTRACT Shaun and Nicole. Waereti. One year ing, 400m², 150 BRIDGE CLUB Have a cold one with has passed already. Jack Russell Drive. PUBLIC NOTICES Dad. Peace at last. You were our rock Phone Gary on LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE RYAN - Maurice mum that kept us to- 871-7146. BEGINNERS LESSONS William (Bill). gether. Mothers are March 29, 2008. Each like angels that lift us FLATMATE Do you enjoy playing cards? when we cannot fly. day we wonder just WANTED. Large Have you ever thought you might where it will end, the always in our heats room. $130p/w incl pain the suffering the arohanui Trea, Grant power. Available now. like to play Bridge? and the kids. heartache we tend, to Contact Sam (027) Ages - ??? to 90 + feel when our loved LOST 378-1622. one takes his last We are having a series of 10 weekly lessons sigh, and his soul is IMMACULATE three Commencing Thursday April 3rd, 2008 free to fly high in the HANDBAG accessory bedroom home, close 7.00 pm at our Clubrooms sky. Happy travels fa- glass studded owl. to town and schools, 888 Te Rahu Road, Te Awamutu single garage, small ther, Garry, Dee, Phone 871-2723 or Cost : $20.00 for 10 lessons (includes notes) Narissa and Rachael. 871-2050 work. easy care section, $300p/w. Phone 870- All Welcome PERSONAL 3221 or (027) 274- Contacts: Bruce Owen 871-3400 7109. Freda Ross 871-6213 A BABY? Planned or THREE bedroom coun- Come along, have a go - learn a great game FFINALINAL EEXAMSXAMS unplanned! Know try home, close to Te your options. Phone Awamutu, double ga- Check out our website! aarere gettinggetting closer!!!closer!!! Pregnancy Counsel- rage. No dogs, www.contactbridge.net/teawamutu AAdvertisedvertise youryour tutoringtutoring ling Services collect $250p/w. References sserviceservices withwith us.us. (07) 855-5779 - 24 required. Phone (07) TE AWAMUTU CONTRACT hours a day. 871-4882. PPhonehone 8871-515171-5151 BRIDGE CLUB PUBLIC NOTICES LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE BEGINNERS LESSONS Do you enjoy playing cards? AN EVENING WITH COL STRINGER Col and Jan Stringer, from Australia, Have you ever thought you might will be in Te Awamutu for one like to play Bridge? public meeting to be held at the Ages - ??? to 90 + Rosetown Lounge at the Racecourse We are having a series of 10 weekly lessons at 7.30 pm, Tuesday, April 1. Commencing Thursday April 3rd, 2008 This is an evening not to be missed. 7.00 pm at our Clubrooms Brought up in the Aussie outback, ADMISSION FREE 888 Te Rahu Road, Te Awamutu Col has been a successful TV host, Cost : $20.00 for 10 lessons (includes notes) an historian, best selling author, Sponsored by the All Welcome wild life photographer, Gold medal Christian Centre - Te Awamutu Contacts: Bruce Owen 871-3400 winning fi sherman, motivational Freda Ross 871-6213 speaker and preacher. Enquiries: Phone - (0800) 736-294 Come along, have a go - learn a great game His humour and encouragement Check out our website! will really inspire you. email - [email protected] 088TC201-08 www.contactbridge.net/teawamutu

PAGE 20 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 1, 2008 BUSINESS SUPER FOR SALE FOR SALE UNDER PLANTS FOR PROPERTIES FOR WORK WANTED WORK WANTED DEALS $50 SALE SALE ATTENTION Farm- FIREWOOD TREE WORK ers, Farm houses SELECTED baby COPROSMA TYRES FIREWOOD - Felling need a spruce up clothes. $45. Near GOLDEN glow, $12.97 OPEN HOME - Pruning before the 1st June? STUART Law Ltd, FIREWOOD new. All sorts. Phone @ Rickits M10. VIEW on Sunday 1pm - Removal 235TC207/07 Then call Dave Rowe Phone 871-6426. (027) 469-1948. $80 cubic metre CYCLAMEN - 3pm, 241 Daphne - Stump Grinding Painter and Decorator Phone 871-6172 Street. Four bedroom Call Dennis Clements now on (07) 873-1777 FRUIT AND VEGE MOTORCYCLES 140mm pot, $5.93 @ or (027) 290-8776. FOR SALE 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm Rickits M10. house and huge shed. TOTAL TREE CARE or FOR SALE As seen on TradeMe. Phone 871-5221 BOBCAT and truck (027) 290-8773 HERBS Te Awamutu Owned hire, section, drive- ARCHIE’S Kapai pick- PLUS FARM bike, Suzuki led onions again FOUR for $10 @ and Operated way clearing, sand, Win $100 gift voucher DF200, $1000 ono. available. Renshaws Rickits M10. metal and topsoil Phone Jason (021) RURAL supplies. Phone Tony Butchery, Te Awa- 721-851. INDOOR PLANTS SECTIONS mutu. Alpha Whole- TO VIEW 871-9582 or (021) 154- POT plants, from 2322. sale, Kihikihi. Price CULVERT pipes, PETS $16.96 @ Rickits M10. Jary Road Cutters Grocery, Ki- $280,000 inc GST CAR PROBLEMS strainer posts, fence POTTED COLOUR hikihi. Meat Factory, posts, gates, phone TWO goats, Helen and HOW convenient is SIX for $7.00 @ Rickits Phone 871-7855 Kihikihi. Jack Tukua (021) Clarke, free to good this? Tyre and Tune M10. Need help? 766-817. home. Come with CUT THIS OUT Phone: (07) 871-3176 Centre tyres, WOF, FOR SALE kennels and chains. SLUG AND SNAIL KELLY & BRYANT servicing, all me- Can deliver. Phone CHARTERED ACCONTANTS LTD chanical work under FOR SALE UNDER PELLETS, 400g, $1.43 275TC210-07 FIREWOOD $50 871-2043. each @ Rickits M10. PROPERTIES one roof, 21 Bond 4M mixed truckload, WANTED Road. Phone 871-3267. PLANTS FOR $280 delivered. Phone BANTAM roosters. VEHICLES All Exterior Cleaning 823-6712. Free. Phone 871-7185 SALE WANTED CARPET WANTED House in Johnny Nelson good condition for re- FIREWOOD DESK two drawers, ACACIA WASHBRIGHT CLEANING A1 Service moval. Phone (021) 5m³ - $160, 10m³ - $25. Phone 871-5645. BOWER Beauty $17.88 MOSS, ALGAE, LICHEN $290 delivered. Phone each @ Rickits M10. Wanted - 134-0352 IICRC Approved TREATMENT (07) 873-9190 eve- FREE, double bed, DEAD CARS nings, mobile (021) BEGONIAS
Low pressure scruffy but comfy. Best Dollars WORK WANTED 617-349. INDOOR, $13.55 each
phone 870-1978. Coloursteel roofs @ Rickits M10.
FIREWOOD Roof spray, Tiles and RUGBY boots, Adidas BULBS Decromastic SPLIT clean Mac, US6, $20. One sea- BBOBCATOBCAT
Rotary clean, pavers, ULTRA CLEAN Gum or Poplar, $60 sons use. Phone 871- DAFFODILS, 50 for Ge t tha Owner driveways, footpaths Phone 871-6662 m³. Phone 872-1704. 8222. $25 @ Rickits M10. t car outa perato
or (0274) 984-465 the O r Commercial buildings re Trevor PUBLIC NOTICES Phone (027) 476-3347 Ph 870-2200 Peters or 871-7389 CLARKE’S Te Awamutu or 179TC213-07 CARPET 0800 CAR DUMP 002727 515515 65196519 EXTERIOR house CLEANING 109TC201/07 0077 887171 11971971 cleaning. Phone Ultra For your carpet and Rosetown Bobcat Ltd Clean 871-6662 today! upholstery cleaning Phone Keith, WORK WANTED mobile (027) 280-0790 CLARK ENGINEERING AND SMALL or 871-4930 BLOCK CONTRACTING We aim to please

Engineering / Welding
Site Welding DIGGER 7 TON
Cow shed Repair and Maintenance $70p/h - Bobcat - 6x4
Small Block Contracting
Section Clearing tipper - Auger. Phone
Rotary Hoeing / Topping
Manure Spreading Craig (07)823-6427 or (027)283-9911.
Lawn Mowing

Available Monday - Saturday DRAINAGE

LIVESTOCK Phone 870-2003 or (021) 298-0429 No job too big WANTED or too small - STOCK SALES WE DO IT ALL! AC PETFOODS Phone 870-6244 or Now Buying Colin (027) 498-9022

Horses 0800-DOWNCOW TE AWAMUTU WEEKLY SALE

Thursday, April 3rd - 11.00 am Exterior Cleaning HIGH BW, Moss, Mould and Algae Location: Te Awamutu Sale Yards, Houses, Roofs, Driveways, EMPTIES Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu Cobbles etc also External Immediate Delivery Sale Comprising. Fly and Spider Repellent. Ask about our worry free Phone - 11.00 am Prime & Boners ‘keep it clean’ Owen Watson 10 Fat Cattle all year round programme. (07) 873-6222 150 Boners For your Free quote or (021) 874-570 Store Cattle Phone 10 Potter Bulls 0800 GO SOFTWASH 0800-467-638 MILK 20 2yr str & hfrs Fax (07) 848-1702 Any surplus milk 30 ylg beef x strs & hfrs a/h Tui 871-7205 30 wnr beef x strs & hfrs [email protected] wanted for calves. www.softwash.co.nz 12.00 noon Sheep & Calves Phone Deb Kirkham 20 Prime lambs 871-4815 or HOME REPAIRS & 30 Store Lambs (027) 4901-007 40 four day calves MAINTENANCE Building, Decks, 12.00 noon High BW and Budget Cows Fences etc 100 High BW M.T Cows Painting 30 I/c Budget Cows Basic Landscaping Waterblasting All enquiries to: Anything Considered Chris Ryan 07 871-3313 0272 431 078 Phone Andy on Peter Schnuriger 07 871-3316 0272 431 836 871-3319 or Peter Cain 07 871-3580 0274 933 808 (027)216-8688 Andy Transom 078706059 0275 965 142 JIB Stopper available, good rates. Contact LIVESTOCK WANTED Adam, (021) 77-4090. LAWN preparation, BONER COWS WANTED hoeing, sowing and maintenance. Phone Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment Terry 870-1414. TRUCK Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule SIX wheeler tip truck Also empty heifers and potter bulls for hire, experienced driver/operator. Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 Phone (07) 827-1849 Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (0274) 925-080 or (027) 473-0001. Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 1, 2008 PAGE 21 WORK WANTED FARM WORK SITUATIONS SITUATIONS SITUATIONS SITUATIONS VACANT MEATEATER WANTED VACANT VACANT VACANT HOMEKILLS LTD

Killing and AGRICULTURAL CAMELLIA REST processing FENCING HOME KIDS AT HOME LTD Phone 871-9995 Top Job Competitive Rates Experienced caregiver NANNY REQUIRED... MORTGAGE (07) 873-6593 or required We have a full time NAIL TECHNICIAN BROKER position available REQUIRED (021) 780-105 Short term contract NZMBA initially, with the for a person with For our possibility of permanent proven new born Te Awamutu Salon. Phone Christine FENCING employment experience. 871-3176 Flexible working (021) 545-302 FARM - Residential - Full training given All applicants environment. Lifestyle, for all your Excellent pay rates must be over 20. Clientele waiting. fencing requirements, Come and join OFFICE PERSON experience and qual- Please phone Call Aaron the team at Camellia Experienced in ity guaranteed. Phone Denise 871-7673 (07) 871-6583 Office Administration Contact: (07) 827-1849 or (027) Monday to Friday or (021) 335-901 Reception 473-0001. Pauline 871-5505 8.30 to 1.30 Customer Service requires 30-40 hours COURIER and Leaflet SECURITY Officers - work per week FENCING walker. Herbert This is an are needed! Gain this EEFFECTIVEFFECTIVE way Please phone
New and Repair Street area, Kihikihi. NZQA approved (027) 270-8180 Phone Val 870-1551 to AADVERTISEDVERTISE any
Yards qualification by corre- and leave a message
spondence free of SSPECIALSPECIALS or Electric charge. Student al- Also casual farm work SSUPERUPER DEALSDEALS that PLUMBING lowance may apply. your company or Phone Thomas DRIVER REQUIRED Phone 0800-800-043. AFFORDABLE RATES business has (07) 871-1561 Must have Class 4 licence Phone Colin Hiab experience to offer your (027) 498-9022 preferred potential clients. UNDERSOWING Honest and reliable or 870-6244 anytime NOW call N & G Fenc- Apply Red Bins Ltd ing and Ag Contrac- Phone 871-8996 PLUMBING tors, “It would be rude Spouting, not to”. Phone (07) Drainlaying, Heating 827-1849 or mobile FARM EMPLOYEES WANTED
Friendly Service (027) 473-0001.
ADULT Reasonable Prices ENTERTAINMENT
Craftsman Plumber FARM LOWER ORDER SHAREMILKER

24 Hour EMPLOYEES WANTED 160 cows, 60,000 kg / ms, Te Awamutu LIVE ADULT Service CHAT Must have
initiative
enthusiasm Hewitson Plumbing
experience and skills
high level of Hot! Explicit! Naughty! Phone 871-3620 DAIRY FARM competency expected
all pasture based. WORKER (0900) 73-543 Kiwi Babes RED BINS LTD Send CV to: (0900) 88-200 Asian Chicks DDOO YYOUOU NNEEDEED AA...... REQUIRED 185 c / - PO Box 1, Te Awamutu MINI SKIP HIRE www.kiwibabes.co.nz Painter? Electrician? Builder? Fulltime, experienced 1.8m³ and 3.6m³ person required to SITUATIONS VACANT (0900) 69-100 XXX Listen Look in our Work Wanted Same day delivery help milk 360 cows www.adultshow.co.nz or Tradesman’s Corner Phone ($1.99/min + GST) in a new 36 a-side sections to find the perfect Murray Bain herringbone. THE HAIR SHACK PHONE NOW! person for your needs! 871-8996 Good attitude Senior Stylist required required and must for our busy, friendly salon. RETAINING WALLS be enthusiastic. Hours to suit. Have you got something for RESIDENTIAL FENCING Please phone (027) 410-334 Must be confident in all aspects. SECURITY FENCING SALE worth under $50? Please phone Kay Free Quotes SITUATIONS 0800-158-648 on 871-8275 or (027) 311-1800 YES! - You can advertise VACANT

it with us for FREE!

SUMMER Conditions do apply. SPRUCE UP Are you fit, and enjoy working outdoors? AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN BOOK NOW FOR Ingham Honda, Te Awamutu are looking
Work well within a small Expert rose team environment? for a Qualified Automotive Technician maintenance with Avic Certification.
Hedge trimming Looking for
Garden Resurrections extra income? If you are reliable, enthusiastic and would like

Regular maintenance to work in a modern and clean environment Phone (07) 871-5151
We are looking for you! we can offer an immediate start to Special Occasions and general clean up Part-time hours a successful applicant. available, experience Phone Tess welcome, ongoing Remuneration by negotiation (027) 238-2517 or FREE UNDER $50 ADVERTISING training provided. Please reply in writing to: (07) 872-2853 a/h Phone Tess Trevor Hose Our conditions: (027) 238-2517 or Ingham Honda Te Awamutu ~ Advertisement must be submitted on original coupon, adds received WAIKATO 872-2853 a/h CHIMNEY SWEEPS P O Box 458, Te Awamutu on photocopies will no longer be printed. ~ For Sale items only. Discount for SITUATIONS VACANT multiple bookings - ~ Item value MUST be advertised for “less than $50.” friends, family ~ No more than 10 words per advertisement. and neighbours ~ Limit one advertisement per person.

for FREE QUOTE call ~ Coupon only valid to residents - no Trade/Commercial advertising.

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