Te Awamutu Courier

Te Awamutu Rural Neville Kemp Licensee Salesperson 027 271 9801 07 871 9801 www.nevillekemp.co.nz Published Tuesday & Thursday TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015 Courier Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Community Newspaper of the Year | APN Regional Media Awards 2014 EXTRA COPIES 40c

Chance to We will remember them recycle The next community recycling opportunity — ‘Secondhand Sunday’ — is on Sunday, May 3. Place items you no longer need outside your property by your letterbox or driveway that day for other residents (not commercial companies) to collect what they want. At 2pm take in whatever remains. Please don’t put out rubbish, food, dangerous items or TVs for collection. If you have scrap metal please leave it on your property and register by April 30 for pick up (Te Awamutu College fundraiser). Register by phone: (07) 823 7433 (and leave address). For more details: www.sustainable waipa.co.nz or email: info@sustainable waipa.co.nz Can you give some time? Te Awamutu Community House Kainga Aroha would TC280415SP01 love to hear from anyone TE AWAMUTU Cenotaph under lighting installed this year by Waipa District Council. who would like to become a volunteer receptionist at the house. For more details or to offer help, please phone Michelle Peterson (ph 871 On a mission 6506). Final call In March we reported on Pirongia The culmination of 40 years of wanting couple Rob Shirley and Sue Ford to be here has happened. for book fair combining a number of their passions into Each day we got off the ship, onto buses Te Awamutu Rotary Club a long round-the-world adventure. and were ferried across the Straitto Eceabat is grafetul to Paper Plus, Z Part of the trip is planned around Mr for a 10km drive across the Peninsula to Ford’s passion for all things military — Anzac Cove and then around the one way (Sloane Street) and Mitre 10 and to coincide with the 100th road circuit. Mega for allowing people to Commemoration of the Gallipoli There were eight spots that had leave donated items for the Landings, as well as the 200th professional historians pre-positioned at book fair. Commemoration of the Battle of Waterloo. them, and we can use this as a hop-on-hop- The last date to leave As of last week they were on a month off tour — with the 30 buses continually books, CDs, DVDs etc is long ‘Gallipoli Cruise’ and following the circulating. May 13, ready for the fair on route of the original WWI Anzac Convoys The stops were North Beach, Anzac May 15-17. that assembled in Albany, Western Cove, Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine, Quinn’s For further information or Australia. Post, The Nek and Walkers Ridge, Chunuk for collection of items TC280415CT01 Today we have Mr Shirley’s report Bair and Kemalyeri Memorial. contact Wendy (ph 872 MILITARY enthusiast Rob Shirley with the 1919 back from Gallipoli. Each of them evokes all sorts of 7784). Commonwealth Graves Commission map of the Over the last couple of days we have been memories. Gallipoli trenches he was given before heading on on the Gallipoli Peninsula, and in his overseas trip. particular around Anzac Cove. ■ Continued pages 6, 7.

Fantastic NEW Entry Level Collection Machine from ONLY

$17,495 INCL GST OPENING

NEW MAY 4 ! MODEL

P 07 871 3069 TE AWAMUTU E [email protected] W www.wilkspenny.co.nz 494 Sloane Street, Te Awamutu Phone: 07 871 6134 Email: [email protected] www.stihlshopta.co.nz 2 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, April 28, 2015 SALT WATER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SPORTS FISHING I have no fear of Atheists Pensioner home KAWHIA HIGH TIDES Add ﬁ ve minutes for Raglan Harbour Let me assure Conrad McGrath pletely seems to escape him. that I do not fear Atheists, quite the I have never met an Atheist yet, maintenance TUESDAY 5.41am 6.12pm contary, I feel a deep sense of com- who has been able to live out their WEDNESDAY 6.40am 7.08pm passion and sadness towards them. world view and that’s because Atheism All around New Zea- Street should have never THURSDAY 7.31am 7.57pm FRIDAY 8.16am 8.40pm In his letter of last week, Mr is a cheap and unsatisfactory answer land councils look after got to the state it is. SATURDAY 8.57am 9.20pm McGrath admits that Atheist philos- to the meaning of life. pensioner housing. It would have been SUNDAY 9.35am 9.58pm ophy does indeed say that life is Sir John Templeton summed it up Each year other such a simple exercise to MONDAY 10.13am 10.35pm without inherent meaning; he then best when he said: “Would it not be councils do repairs and do repairs and mainten- spends the rest of his letter explaining strange if a universe without purpose, upgrading, so why is Te ance each year. all the different ways, Atheists put accidentally created humans, who are Awamutu behind the What went wrong? meaning into their lives. The irony so obsessed with purpose“? times? and hypocrasy of this situation com- EDWARD LYE The housing Palmer JILL TAYLOR RSA Cemetery at sunrise

TC280415DT01 SUNRISE over the Te Awamutu RSA Cemetery. WE STOCK HIP AND FULL LENGTH WADERS, JACKETS, HEADLAMPS, SOCKS AND MORE!

Get your winter trout licences here!

We welcome your letters - preferably via email. Letters should be under 300 words and must have the sender’s name, address and phone number included. The letter will be published with the writer’s name (no pseudonyms accepted) and names will only be withheld in special circumstances at the discretion of the editor. Letters are not usually acknowledged and may be edited, abridged or discarded. 166 Cambridge Rd, Te Awamutu [email protected] Ph: 871 3474 (FISH)

Gifts galore for mum! crystal ware, coffee mugs, gorgeous throws and cushions, dinner ware, iron recipe holders - Kara pillows for a fabulous sleep and so much more!

Remington Silk Sunbeam GoLunch GoBlender Personal Blender Ceramic Hair Dryer

• Blend right into the • Silk ceramic technology BPA-free plastic bottle • Conditioning ionic technology • Fill, Heat & Eat • One touch blending option • 3 heat & 2 speed • Cool shot • Individual food warmer gently heats leftovers, pre-prepared meals & soups • Stainless Steel blade • Removable ﬁ lter • 5 year warranty • Ideal for hot lunches at work • Includes 2x 600ml bottles AC9096AU HP3000P / HP3000A / HP3000B / HP3000T PB1000T / PB1000P / PB1000B1000B

$99 + BONUS SILK STRAIGHTENER $49 EACH $49 EACH SWIPE HERE AND SAVE 100% STRAWBRIDGE APPLIANCES 319 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu • Ph: 871 7090 • 100% TE AWAMUTU OWNED & OPERATED Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Te Awamutu Courier 3 ...... TIMETABLE ......

Reality of war hits TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

POWER 5.45am BAT PUMP STRETCH STEP

AQUA AQUA AQUA Instructor home to students 9.00am STRETCH AEROBICS AEROBICS AEROBICS Choice

BY GRANT JOHNSTON 12.10pm PILATES Ohaupo School students had mixed reac- AQUA AQUA 5.30pm tions to billy tea and AEROBICS AEROBICS dampers when they tried them out as part of activi- 5.30pm PUMP SPIN BAT SPIN ties studying life in World War One. But something their 6.30pm SPIN STRETCH POWER STEP PILATES studies brought home to all of them was the extent of the real sacrifices people from their district CLUB WAIPA, 3 SELWYN LANE, TE AWAMUTU have made in times of PH: 07 871 2080 EXT 1 war. Tutor and local historian, Val Millington says students were asked to consider what they would think about during a minute’s silence in remembrance of these sacrifices. Some senior students were close to tears as they calculated that those who lied about their ages in order to go to war would not have been much older th than them. APRIL 30 Other exercises included making a FINAL DAY stretcher, completing an obstacle course, first aid challenges, baking Anzac biscuits, creative writing Everything and reading letters written and received in war. Half Price One letter spoke of the pain of losing a 21-year- Everything must go! old son and a 25-year-old All Clothing $50 son and of sewing flowers onto cushions to go into 324 ALEXANDRA STREET, TE AWAMUTU their coffins. Deputy principal Kerry PHONE: 07 871 7828 Adams said the students TC300415GJ02 were now reading names TYLER HALLAM-DOOLE rises to the challenge of placing poppies on top of a on the remembrance wire frame at Christ Church while other Ohaupo School senior students carry out board at the school and the ‘ground floor’ work as part of the 100 year Anzac commemoration. DESIGNER COLLECTION really realising their significance – which was some- the student – 100 of which at the school. attended the school or not. thing that had not always were placed on wire The ‘field of remem- Christ Anglican been the case in the past. framing outside Christ brance’ containing crosses Church Vicar Paul All 172 students at the Church in a highly visible was expanded this year to Weeding said the poppy school made poppies – State Highway 3 location include all those lost from display created excellent varying in complexity and the others which were the Ohaupo area – interaction between the introducing depending on the age of used at the Anzac service whether they had church and the school. Children create memorial

Audrey Yellow sapphire & diamonds A ring that will always make you smile $5999

DiamondAria solitaire A ring to make your heart sing $9299

The Engagement Ring Store

TC280415DT03 PIRONGIA Impressions Childcare Centre children, staff and parents at their own ‘field of poppies’ they created for the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. SHOWCASE JEWELLERS Youngsters at Pirongia’s Impressions Childcare campaign and the Anzac involvement in WWI. TE AWAMUTU Centre have created their own memorial to recognise All enrolled children and staff made a poppy and on the 100 year anniversary of the Anzac landings by Friday placed them in the green adjacent to the centre, 15 Alexandra Street - ph 07 871 6797 holding a ‘red day’ last Friday. where they will stay for a week as a reminder of the Over the weeks leading up to Anzac Day they have important time in our history. They held their own [email protected] been discussing the significance of the Gallipoli service, including singing the National Anthem. 4 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, April 28, 2015 ADDICTED TO SAVINGS HIGHLAND PARK 12YO OR ...ONLY AT BRUICHLADDICH CLASSIC LADDIE SCOTTISH BARLEY PREMIUM SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

BIG BARREL 700ml HIGHLAND PARK BRUICHLADDICH Take your time to Sunlight on Ʃelds of BIG RANGE, BIGGER DEALS! appreciate the nose of early summer barley. Highland Park 12 year The bouquet opens old and you’ll discover with barley sugar and Specials start 29th APR and end 4th MAY 2015 the characteristic a hint of mint leading or while stocks last honey sweetness into notes of freshly cut followed by fruit – wild ƪowers; buttercup, maybe pineapple, apple daisy, meadowsweet, STONE’S GREEN GINGER WINE or pear. myrtle, primrose & cherry blossom. 750ml

Stone’s Original Green Ginger is a highly ƪavoured wine. The ginger is PICKS OF THE WEEK! grown in Buderim in Queensland, where whole ginger roots are dried and processed before despatch to Angove’s. We draw the character from the ginger root by infusing it in spirit for over a week. After this period of steeping, the infusion is added to a clean neutral $ dry white wine which $ is blended with other, secret, components 12.99 89.99 before bottling. WWW.BIGBARREL.CO.NZ

JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK LABEL BOMBAY SAPPHIRE APPLETON ESTATE V X RUM JIM BEAM BOURBON OR CHIVAS REGAL 12YO PREMIUM / SCOTCH WHISKY PREMIUM GIN OR WILD TURKEY OR CANADIAN 1ltr AMERICAN HONEY CLUB WHISKY 1ltr 700ml 1ltr $59.99 $39.99 $34.99 $34.99 CHATELLE VSOP TEACHER’S SCOTCH WHISKY DIESEL 7% BOURBON N COLA DARK HORSE 7% BOURBON PREMIUM BRANDY OOR STOLEN DARK RUM 6PK CANS HOT BUY 2X6PK N COLA 12PK CANS (DOZEN) FOR $21.99 OR 1ltr 1ltr 250ml 330ml $ $ $11.99 $ 32.99 31.99 EACH 17.99 JIM BEAM N COLA 10PK CANS ICE LAGER OR FLAME TUI, DB DRAUGHT OR STEINLAGER PURE 15PK OR CANADIAN CLUB N DRY 15PK BOTTLES EXPORT 15PK BOTTLES OR STEINLAGER CLASSIC COLA 10PK CANS 18PK BOTTLES 330ml 330ml 330ml 330ml $19.99 $19.99 $19.99 $27.99 HEINEKEN 24PK STUBBIES THE NED PINOT GRIS PENFOLDS BIN 128 BARROS OR SANDEMAN HOT 2 FOR $80.00 OR OR SAV BLANC OR 138 BIN RANGE TAWNY OR RUBY PORT

750ml 750ml 750ml 750ml $41.99 $ $ $ EACH 14.99 27.99 27.99

26 STORES NATIONWIDE: WAIKATO – 670 Cambridge Road, Te Awamutu For store details please NAPIER – Marewa, Tamatea, Taradale, Carlyle Street HASTINGS – Clive, Karamu Rd, Stortford Lodge check our website or ring Our policy is to ask for ID if under HAVELOCK NORTH – 26 Porter Dr 30 - please don’t be oƤended. CENTRAL HAWKES BAY – Waipukurau, Dannevirke 0800 BARREL (227735) Conditions Apply: *As per our company policies, any information at Big Barrel Online or in any of its mailer may contain errors or inaccuracies and may not PALMERSTON NORTH – Tremaine, Princess St, Highbury, Cloverlea, be complete or current. We therefore reserve the right to correct any errors or inaccuracies and to change or update information at any time without prior Albert St, Summerhill, Feilding We reserve the right to limit quantities, notice (including after you have submitted and placed your order). Please note that such errors or inaccuracies may be related to product descriptions, trade supplied, but on discretion. pricing and availability. In the event of a pricing error, Big Barrel will provide you with the following options: (1) to proceed with the transaction based on WANGANUI – 94 Puriri St, Gonville the corrected information; or (2) to cancel your order/transaction. We apologise for any inconvenience. If you are not fully satisƥed with your purchase due TARANAKI – New Plymouth, Inglewood to any errors or inaccuracies, you may return it as an incorrect item. Please see our return policy for further information: www.bigbarrel.co.nz. WELLINGTON – Lower Hutt, Central Hutt, Newtown, Waitangirua, Titahi Bay Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Te Awamutu Courier 5 Trust’s special treat for special children

BY CATHY ASPLIN

Three excited children went for rides in a classic car and a truck in TC300415CA06 Te Awamutu recently as part of ALL SMILES: the StarBuddy Charitable Trust. Robert Millow Patricia Avenue School pupils with his dad Blake Larsen, Joshua Holm and Martin get Robert Millow each had a different ready for a sensory experience due to their ride in the special needs, but each took plenty Road Haulage of enjoyment from the ‘treat’ truck being organised for them. driven by The StarBuddy Charitable Warren Trust was founded in September Whittaker. last year by entertainer Joy Adams. She says she literally dreamed up the idea and, with great support from a lawyer and accountant as fellow trustees to take care of the paperwork, was up and running a few months later. “The concept is to raise money TC300415CA05 through events or StarPledge WE’RE OFF: Blake Larsen with his sister Hollie, dad Simon and mum donations. Nikki head off for a spin in Murray Peterson’s ‘58 Chev Bel Air. “That money is then used to provide special experiences and Ms Adams says StarBuddy is going experiences is something she does raise awareness of children with from strength to strength and she simply because she is able to. special needs, severe illness or is grateful to everyone who is “As an entertainer I rely on disability. sharing her vision. public support, so this is my way “A portion is also donated to “I have encouraged enter- of giving back. their local St John Ambulance.” tainers from all around the “Many of the families I meet go Te Awamutu residents Warren country to become actively through such a lot with their Whittaker (truck) and Murray involved with the trust too, and the children. Peterson (car) donated their time concept of paying it forward. “It feels great to help and know to take the children (and their “Entertainers (stars) are asked I can make a difference. I get a lot families) for rides on Sunday. to present gifts to children of pleasure from it,” says Ms Blake Larsen (9) from Pirongia (buddies)in their town on behalf of Adams. has autism and was sponsored by the trust wherever possible. Mount Pirongia CMC, Joshua “Many of the entertainers have Holm (6) from Te Awamutu is also donated a song for the ■ For more information about blind and was sponsored by Te StarBuddy Compilation CD.” StarBuddy Charitable Trust or to TC300415CA07 Awamutu RSA and Robert Millow She says founding the trust, order a CD, see CHECK IT OUT: Joshua Holm explores the interior of Murray (8) from Hamilton, also has autism. raising funds and providing www.starbuddy.org.nz Peterson’s ‘58 Chev Bel Air. JOHN HAWORTH BETTA ELECTRICAL The brands you want from the people you trust NO PAYMENT AND NO INTEREST UNTIL APRIL 2016 MINIMUM PURCHASE $499.99 AND OVER! Conditions apply

Haier 7 KG Top Bosch 7kg Vented Haier Load Washer Tumble Sensor 4kg HWMP70118R Dryer Dryer • One piece tempered glass WTA74200AU HDYM40 lid • 842H x 597W x 629D • 830H x 300W x 445D • Delay start • 2 Star Energy • 2 temp settings • Pulsating wash action • 13 drying programs & • Easy access lint ﬁ lter 2 timed programs • 9 special programs $699.99 $999.99 $399.99 Fisher & Paykel Simpson 4kg Panasonic WH8560PI Dryer Top Load Washer WASHSMARTTM Front Load Washer 39P400M 9.5KG 8.5KG • 800H x 602W x 525D NAF95H3WNZ • Rotary control • Whisper quiet • Eco navi sensor wash • Directional front • 1400 revs per minute • Aqua beat wash vent grille .00 • 8 wash programs Was $1499 Was $449.99 NOW NOW 10 YEAR DIRECT DRIVE $1299.00 .00 10 MOTOR MANUFACTURER'S $389 .99 WARRANTY* $1199 SAVE $300.00 FRIENDS OFPOKURU SCHOOL FUNDRAISING FOR POKURU SCHOOL 6 TICKETS $25PERPERSON 7PM at St Pat’s Hall SATURDAY -2MAY 2015 BY TEXT/[email protected] DON’T MISS OUT!!

performing in nz and eAauuCourier Awamutu Te

around the world

Venue: TheTe Awamutu Club over 18 years CHALLINOR TICKETS AVAILABLE AT POKURU SCHOOL OFFICE 542 AlexandraStreet 2pm Sunday3May DEBORAH *Ticket teaandafreedrinkonarrival. includesafternoon ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED AFTER SHOW LICENCED BAR -R18.BYO NIBBLES OR PRE ORDER$10PLATTERS AVAILABLE. HIGH TEA A MOTHER’S DAY TREAT with two of your of two with favourite authors favourite comedy hypnosis and his hilarious upfold dave & [email protected] Tickets $25*fromPaperPlus N ph 078715257oremail THOMAS JULIE tv3s campbelltv3s live, comedy as seen on EMAIL [email protected] side splitting every show is show is every

WWW.NOT1BUT2.COM different! show p H p A P p A f • Anzac’s; the Memorial to Turkish the of location the and • pier; major evacuation the was it and locations resupply • ■ f ainlmmra slctd the located, is memorial national • Donkey’; the with ‘Man legendary the Kirkpatrick, Simpson John otnetwr otk h higher the take to were Contingent Maori and Rifles Mounted Zealand New the move, flanking left wider Straits. the see can you From here Range. Bair Sari the of highpoints clustered closely three the of slightly shortest the being it position, this to • ago. years 100 • there; awarded were Crosses Victoria en h otdneospaeon place dangerous most the being • go; the on always was tunnelling and throwing bomb and apart, the wrenched finally that attacks of hl uutOfniewsdsge to designed was Offensive August whole located. are Ataturk of Statue Huge the and Memorial National Zealand • vital. was forward going infantry the and lifting artillery the between gap minute seven The Offensive. feint August a the of in part operation as front, 100m a than less o a n,i nldstegaeo Pte of grave the includes in one, day rom aue htlebtente4th the between lie that eatures tteNwZaadIfnr rgd on Brigade Infantry Zealand New the ut landing’s the of day the on to back ushed seven Ottomans, the from osition s,wihaqie euainfor reputation a acquired which ost, ec eeey a sda cemetery a as used was Cemetery, Beach spot landing original the Cove, Anzac oePn,weeteAustralian the where Pine, Lone h e sweeteAsrla light Australian the where is Nek The Anzac advanced most the Post, Quinn’s akr ig sweeteAzc were Anzacs the where is Ridge Walkers 9868972AA New the both where is this Bair, Chunuk ZC h rnhswr sltl s10m as little as were trenches the NZAC, days four the in men 2200 lost ustralians rerpael hre nafotg of frontage a on charged repeatedly orse ot ec a hr n ftetwo the of one where was Beach North h utain4hBiaeddthe did Brigade 4th Australian The ii oGallipoli to Visit hswsweeIwne ogtt.The to. get to wanted I where was This otne rmp1 from Continued 07 8715151 SPACE TODAY TO BOOKYOUR PH ALANORDEAN and services. Advertise yourgreat deals informative editorial. Motoring updatesand FRIDAY, MAY 7 NEXT PUBLISHING ■ enough. wasn’t still it but, time, us more gave lot This a Eceabat. in hotel a at and stayed Peninsular, the on stayed We ship. at orders-group. time-check formal a every do we — time exactly same on the everyone have to is simplest of the one lessons, many so taught higher command of failure The more. even were May in launched Ottomans the assaults The casualties. Ottoman 24,000 and indeed. — hmmmm 40kg gear. carrying of and night at file, single in move the doing alone let tamper’s/hikers, unburdened for country tiger that is see this can I ground the walked having From reconnaissance. successful a subject to been not had ground a The was debacle. It point. high the direct on the assault do to was column hand the right and Top) Table as (known Brigades Infantry Zealand New and Australian otne np7 on Continued oreality to map Road stebs odmpo elt.Iagree. I reality. of map road best the Christianity is that world, the of systems main belief the all examining after 30 said of books, author put Colson, you Charles what in. or faith who your with do to is It right. is infidels killing on teaching Mohammad’s prophet the convinced absolutely are terrorists do ISIS to sincerity. not your It’s with reality”? of map “road best the Google. on found be can biography fascinating His exercise. and foods thinking, wholesome with healing promoting through people to sick healing of brought hundreds he and Christ, one in to faith map of road his changed he 1930’s of the Depression Great the during proud man, a selfish and womanizer a Once map. his road changed who another was 1960’s, to the 1920’s the from Wanganui in medicine Colson. Charles is name His International. Fellowship Prison of founder the as humility, prisoners, Christ, empowering in and faith of one to map his road changed he brokenness his President In to Nixon. aide senior a as position power and wealth, was map road His remember. would readers older as campaign, Presidential USA 1972 the during Watergate scandal the in part his for and imprisoned convicted was he as way hard the out found author That consequences. serious has a understanding from Biblical map road wrong the using Because Why? important. extremely is end use life’s we and origins life’s and universe about the map road I particular way the same that the believe In alone! not to am reason I good believe have and have, I time worse? lost or and turn wrong and a driving taken while somehow map road a used Have ever reality”. you of map road one “a what calls has author us of Each to. exposed or been learned have we our what by and shaped upbringing, been has This not. about or talk it we whether life, about view world views. their known make to of press freedom the the use and God of otherwise or existence the about their strongly hold convictions people some that me ongoing tells this debate is there that fact The common. that not is freedom of Such otherwise Christianity. or virtues the about the page to Editor Letters the in debate lively allowing ahdyw r en ortr othe to return to meant are we day Each allied 12,000 were there days three In — attackers” the of defeat glorious “A Rod Bent - Te Awamutu Assembly of God r o boueycnicdyuhave you convinced absolutely you Are practiced who Williams, Ulrich Dr a has us of one every that is reality The the to thanks First, Comment Christian usa,Arl2,2015 28, April Tuesday, Courier dtrfor editor Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Te Awamutu Courier 7 by local pair BRANDERSON HOMES LTD

■ Continued from p6 Our programme was on Day 1 to climb from the beach to the 300m high Chunuk Bair, an hour at Chunuk Bair where Harvey Broadbent (Aussie professional historian) was speaking, and we got to find the actual trench line that the Ottomans, then the Kiwis/ New Army British and finally the Ottomans reoccupied. The interviews New Homes Kitchen Design & Build with 3D pack that Maurice Shadbolt did in Design & Build Projects Free in House Draughting Service in his 1989 interviews of the Alterations & Additions for all our clients last 30 New Zealand survivors (which include two Ofﬁ ce located at 37 Hautapu Road Chambridge of the men who survived the Email: [email protected] occupation of the trench line) Tel: 07 827 3901 Website: brandersonhomes.co.nz and soon to be re-issued book “Voices of Gallipoli” helped us find the location. Over 35 years Then a bus trip to Te Awamutu Denture Service Scrubby Knoll where Mesut experience making & Uyar, a Turkish Associate Professional Historian (now TC280415SP07A ﬁ tting dentures lecturing in Canberra), took SUE Ford (right) on North Beach with Kerry Neale For Beautiful us through the 19th Ottoman Historian looking up at the Sphinx, which is a dominant Check out our Great Prices Divisional set up. It is the feature looming over Anzac Cove. - Full sets from $1,400 - vital ground for the Sari $ Bair range of hills. Hopefully staff member a lesson in and the local people were out Repairs from 50 Mesut and his family will be “Gidday Bro’ “. It is an in droves. We went to the Smiles calling in and staying at Anzac themed hotel. Turkish Memorial, where we Dentures and Repairs home early in 2016. We woke to the Call to were the only Europeans that through Household Insurance Then a 15 minute bus ride Prayer from the Mosque at we saw there. Dropping off FREE which took us down on to 05.30, quite special. the ridge to where the $50 CLEANING • FREE CONSULTATIONS North Beach, Anzac Cove Day 2 we hopped one of Ottoman rear areas were WITH KIT • PLENTY OF PARKING and Beach Cemetery. The the buses for a 20min ride to located, we walked past over EVERY NEW soil, land form and Anzac Cove, dropped off it 100m of 1.5cm tall names DENTURE vegetation remind us of the when it started up “second commemorating the men FREEPHONE 0800 000 284 Coromandel. Ridge” to Lone Pine, and who have no graves. That evening we walked walked the two kilometres Like all the graveyards, - Quality, Comfort, Value - on the promenade of along the road above “South incredibly sad. Eceabat. The foreshore has Beach” before turning right Finally it was on to the three things that are top and walking up the 1500m Nek and Walkers Ridge. Te Awamutu Denture Service notch. long rough four — wheel From Walkers Ridge you PETER J. PICKIN Registered Clinical Dental Technician The monument, the one- drive track to Lone Pine via look straight down on Anzac to-one scale representation of Shell Green. Cove. Then it was onto the 160 Mahoe Street (Next to the Events Centre) • www.mobiledentureservice.co.nz the trench at Quinn’s Post It was an easier walk bus (they were on a drop-off- and an amazing outdoor than to Chunuk Bair. Lone hop-on schedule for the 20 1:1000 scale model of the pine is the location of the minutes back to Eceabat. whole Gallipoli Peninsular. Australian National I am not a religious man, We asked a policeman for Memorial, then a quick hop but walking in the footsteps directions and he walked the to Courtney’s and Quinn’s of your fore-fathers where the 500m with us to our posts. If the Allies had not national consciousness of accommodation. Being held these then it would have three nations arose is an greeted by “Gidday mate” been untenable. emotional time. We plan to threw us, and we gave the This Day was a Saturday return.

TC280415SP07C LOOKING up at Chunuk Bair — showing the terrain the New Zealanders advanced through to get into position to attack.

5 YEARS UNLIMITED KILOMETRE WARRANTY 5 YEARS ROADSIDE ASSIST

WILKSBROOKE MAZDA - WAIKATO’S MAZDA FAMILY FOR OVER 30 YEARS

www.wilksbrooke.co.nz 132 Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu. Phone 871 3079

GRANT WILKS RHETT McKINNON TC280415SP07B Mob (0274) 948 672 Mob (027) 292 9040 ROB Shirley standing on the line of the trenches Kiwis occupied on August 8, 1915. [email protected] [email protected] 8 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, April 28, 2015

$ 99 $ 99 11 kg 1kg Fresh NZ Lamb Leg Roast Loose Ecuadorian Bananas

2 for $ 99 $ 00 $ 99 $ 79 13 kg 7 2each 1kg Fresh NZ Beef Rump Steak Vogel’s Bread 720-750g Rolling Meadow Butter 500g Loose Green Kiwifruit (Excludes Gluten Free)

3 2 4 for for for $ 00 $ 00 $ 00 $ 99 5 5 5 3each Eta Kettles/UpperCuts/Solay Griffi n’s Sensations/ Oak Fruit 410g Meadow Fresh Yoghurt 1kg Chips 150-170g MallowPuff s/Squiggles/ (Excludes Greek) Sultana Pasties 185-200g

Every Tuesday & Thursday 5% discount for Seniors on presentation of your card. 5% discount when you spend $10 or more. Promotion excludes restricted items. Promotion valid on the speciﬁ ed day at FreshChoice Te Awamutu only.

Prices apply from Tuesday 28th April to Sunday 3rd May 2015, or while stocks last. Trade not supplied. We reserve the right to limit quantities. All limits FreshChoice Te Awamutu speciﬁ ed apply per customer per day. All prepared meals are serving suggestions only. Props not included. Certain products may not be available in all stores. Proprietary brands not for resale. 39 Rewi St, Te Awamutu. Phone 871 3086. Open 7am-10pm, 7 days. FCTA2804 FreshChoice.co.nzF FreshChoiceNZ Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Te Awamutu Courier 9

NZ eight set for big US race WHAT’S HOT

Te Awamutu Rowing Club member Alex Kennedy is on his way to Seattle WHAT’S NOT with the New Zealand men’s eight to compete in the Windermere Cup on HOT Saturday. ■ TA CARE Adopt a Pet — we have a The crew left New wonderful family dog and received Zealand yesterday for fantastic service. the US to compete against Columbia ■ Wonderful display at TA Primary University and covering Gallipoli — staff and children Washington Univers- have done themselves proud. ity over the standard 2km distance. ■ Savvy Cafe for giving me scones and Stroke of the muffins on a wet Saturday morning men’s eight Stephen when I bought coffee. Jones is looking for- ■ ward to the crew’s Hospice shop front window for Anzac first race of the 2015 Day, well done! international season. “Our crew com- NOT bination has been ■ All the selfish people who drove past together for two solid a poor man, with cast and crutches, years now and we are looking forward to trying to hitch a ride from Te Awamutu our first race as inter- towards Kihikihi. national elites. ■ Lack of knowledge or variety of food “We have heard a NEW ZEALAND EIGHT: (Right to left) coxswain Caleb Shepherd, Stephen Jones, Brook Robertson, in local cafes for people who struggle lot about Washington Alex Kennedy, Joe Wright, Isaac Grainger, Shaun Kirkham, Michael Brake and Tom Murray. to live with coeliac's disease (gluten University and we PHOTO: HAMISH BURSON are looking forward intolerance). to the experience in the Windermere Cup. world cups and world most looking forward Rowing and ■ People who registered for pumpkin Seattle. “This event offers championships to is smashing out a Windermere Real competition but didn’t show, it was a “It will be good to the eight their first where they will face good race with the Estate to compete at have a race earlier in step towards Olympic some tough competi- pressure of crews of a the event. great effort by the ones who did. the season to see how qualification and tion.” similar speed beside More than 800 our boat speed is some top quality The newest mem- us. athletes a year from TEXT: write TAC HOT or TAC NOT then your opinion. going before we head men’s eights racing. ber of the crew “It will be a good around the world away on the rest of “It is all about Michael Brake is opportunity to gauge come to Seattle to Send to 021 241 4568 our international achievable steps looking forward to our speed against participate in the campaign. ” along the way and the gaining some good some of the best uni- Windermere Cup EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. Rowing New Zea- confidence to keep quality racing experi- versity crews in the races. land high perform- pushing forward. ence with the eight. world.” The regatta is held Send to [email protected] ance director Alan “We hope this “I’m excited to line The New Zealand in partnership with Cotter was delighted event will help them up against two other men’s eight was the University of DELIVER: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. the New Zealand get some top form in eights in Seattle. invited by University Washington and the eight was invited to the build up to the “What our crew is of Washington Seattle Yacht Club. Drop into our ofﬁ ce 97 Sloane Street BIG SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED! NO DEPOSIT FINANCE • TOP TRADE IN PRICES • MASSIVE SELECTION

06 CHEVROLET CRUZE 98 MITSUBISHI LANCER SALOON 011 HONDA STREAM LTD 1.5 DOHC 16V Hatch, Same As Suzuki Swift, Bright Red Popular Model in Excellent Order, High Speciﬁ cation, Full 7 SeaterSeate Station Wagon, Fold Away Rear Seats, $55 WEEKLY $35 WEEK $42 WEEK 1.71.7 VTEC Engine, Automatic, Multi Airbags, with Alloys, Tinted Glass, Multi SRS, Airbags, ABS, Multi SRS Airbags, ABS, 1500cc EFU 16V Engine, ABS, Premium Audio, Tinted Glass, Premium Audiio, Low Kms, By Just 1 Owner Rommy Sedan, With Large Boot Aere & EasyEas Access Seat Height, Very Economical, From New, Full Electrics, Easy Access Seat Excellent Economy, Excellent Value Here, Excellent Condition Throughout, Height, Lovely Car - Priced To Sell! Look! First in First Served! Popular Model, Look! SALEPRICE DRIVEAWAY SALEPRICE DRIVEAWAY SALEPRICE DRIVEAWAY BE QUICK BE QUICK 7 SEATER NO DEPOSIT DEPOSIT TATAPP $7,990 NONO DDEPOSITEPOSIT TAPTAP $4,990NO DEPOSIT DEPOSIT TAP $5,990

04 HONDA ODYSSEY SPORT LIMITED 07 NISSAN TIIDA LTD HATCH 06 NISSAN LAFESTA 20-S New Model, Top of the Range, 10 SRS Airbags, 5 Door, Low Kms By 1 Owner From New, Full 7 Seater, Just 80kms, Looks Neat in Metallic Blue $68 WEEK 17” Alloys, Aerokit, Reverse Camera, $74 WEEK Ltd Edition with Part Leather, Multi Airbags, $62 WEEK with Nice Alloys, Multi Airbags, ABS, Tinted Glass, 7 Seats with Electric Folding Rears, Cruise, ABS, Reverse Camera, Tinted Glass, All Electrics, Sunroof, Fold Flat Seats to All Electrics, 2.4 VTEC Engine, Trip Computer, Stunning Create Massive Storage, Easy Access Just 1 Owner From New, Colour & Condition, Our Top Selling Car, Seating, 4.5 Star Fuel Economy, 2 In Stock, Don’t Pay $14,000! A Must to View at This Price! Excellent Vehicle - Must View! SALEPRICE DRIVEAWAY SALEPRICE DRIVEAWAY SALEPRICE DRIVEAWAY COMPARE LIMITED EDITION 7 SEATER NONO DDEPOSITEPOSIT TTAPAP $9,990 NO DEPOSIT DEPOSIT TAP $10,990 NO DEPOSIT DEPOSIT TAP $8,990

96-97 TOYOTA HIACE VANS 07-11 NISSAN CARAVAN VANS 2005 NISSAN PRESAGE HIGHWAY STAR 2.8 Diesel, 5 Speed Manual, 2 in Stock, Both Top of the Range & Stunning Throughout, $32 WEEK $87 WEEK 12 in Stock & Arriving Soon, Choose from $74 WEEK Excellent Trades Vehicles, New VTNZ WOF, Petrol or Diesel, White or Silver, 2WD or 4WD, Full 8 Seater Couch, Part Leather, Aero Kit with 18” Alloys, Multi SRS Airbags, 2016 Reg & 2000Kms RUC, White or Red, 4 & 5 Door Models, All Have Tow Bar, ABS, Premium Audio, Full Electric Options, 4 or 5 Doors, NZ’s Top Selling Commercial CD Players & Are GST Inclusive Prices! This Coach is Like New! Vehicle, Wholesale Prices to Clear From Phone Us Now to Secure Your New Van! One Owner From New, Must View! SALEPRICE DRIVEAWAY SALEPRICE DRIVEAWAY SALEPRICE DRIVEAWAY 2 IN STOCK 12 IN STOCK BEST AVAIL FROM FROM NO DEPOSIT DEPOSIT TAP $4,490 NO DEPOSIT DEPOSIT TAP $12,990 NO DEPOSIT DEPOSIT TAP $10,990 WEEKLY PAYMENTS BASED ON NO DEPOSIT & A 48 MONTH TERM AND SUBJECT TO FINANCE COMPANY APPROVAL

See our vehicle listings here

FREEPHONE 0800 16 90 90 • PHONE 07 871 4187 • OPEN 7 DAYS RMVT M100853 A/Hrs Justin 027 271 4310 • Nick 027 477 8569 www.whmotors.co.nz *SUBJECT TO FINANCE CO APPROVAL MAIN SOUTH ROAD • TE AWAMUTU • OPEN 7 DAYS 10 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, April 28, 2015

BUILDING BLOCKS

Timber & Aluminium TO A NEW HOME Windows & Doors Sub Contractors Kitchens Bathrooms Stairs Balustrading Using KiwiSaver funds Furniture Do you want to buy your first home But what about the requirement to live for utilising KiwiSaver funds? a set period in your new home? Commercial Anyone wanting to buy a home using Legislation requires you to intend to live in KiwiSaver money needs to have belonged to the home you have purchased for at least six Conservatories KiwiSaver for at least three years. months and make the statutory declaration You can't have owned a property before which forms part of the application process. 07 871 6188 • 92 Bruce - Berquist Drive, Te Awamutu (although there are some exceptions - see The laws governing KiwiSaver are very clear below). that the first home withdrawal is to be used for ofﬁ [email protected] • www.ntjoinery.co.nz There are no restrictions around how much your own home and rules out using the money you earn or the price of the house you buy to get for an investment property, holiday home etc. the KiwiSaver first-home withdrawal. For those that have owned a home before Since the beginning of April it has been but no longer do so, Housing New Zealand will possible to withdraw everything in your run the ruler over your financial circumstances KiwiSaver account except for the $1000 before recommending whether or not your kickstart. provider can release your funds. You don't have to take the maximum amount out — if you think you need part of the funds ■ More information is available on the Housing available then you can leave the remainder in New Zealand website: www.hnzc.co.nz (buying your account. a house section). Sparkling service from TAG

If you are building or renovating your home to offer full custom glazing services such as look no further than Te Awamutu Glass for your Digital Print and Coloured Glass Splashbacks, glass and glazing needs. Frameless Glass Showers and Glass Te Awamutu Glass is owned and operated by Balustrading and Pool Fencing solutions. a motivated team of highly experienced staff and Soon to be moving to a new custom-built qualified tradesmen, providing the Waipa and premises on Cambridge Road, the TAG team will King Country areas with custom high-quality be launching new high end services including glazing services that are both professional and ‘colourGLAZE’ (glass splashbacks) and with hard to beat prices. ‘showerGLAZE’ (frameless glass showers) Not only does Te Awamutu Glass offer all the allowing more work to be completed in-house. usual glass and glazing services including window and glass repairs, window maintenance, ■ For more: ph 871 2126, visit cat doors, glass table tops and mirrors, Te www.teawamutuglass.co.nz or the Te Awamutu Awamutu Glass is the only local glass company Glass Facebook page.

Guaranteed quality service since 1950 • RESIDENTIAL (NEW & EXISTING) • COMMERCIAL • FARM BUILDINGS • WALLPAPERING

Phone Colin Hodgson 022 657 2910 or Ross Fleming 0274 319 511 for a free quote WAIKATO AND COROMANDEL WIDE email: ofﬁ [email protected] • www.jlconnolly.co.nz Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Te Awamutu Courier 11

BUILDING BLOCKS TO A NEW HOME PHONE 021 374 554 | OFFICE 07 870 6221 Sub Contractors [email protected] • Digger Works • Section Clearing • Pile Driving • Retaining Walls • Drilled Foundations • Screw Piles Selecting ‘subbies’ • Soak & Offal • Crane Works

hen you decide to build or renovate W your home you embark on a journey of decisions. One decision may be to hire a project manager and delegate much of the decision- DIFFICULT CONFINED SITE SPECIALISTS making, leaving you with style and decor questions — or you may choose to manage the project yourself. Either way you will require subcontractors to be involved. Subcontractors are hired to Renovating or building? do the specialist areas of work, such as roofing, plumbing, electrical, joinery, plaster- ing, painting and brickwork. Let us make it easy for you! Typically whoever is man- flow of polluted water into your try. aging the project will appoint drinking water. Often you will find a sub- We’ll manage all subcontractors,rs, `subbies'. Similar is true of electrical contractor that can offer more Sometimes you may have work and gasfitting. The con- than one trade, thus limiting permits and inspections a friend or family member who sequences of having the number of people you Enjoy a hassle and stress free project offers to do components of the incorrectly fitted gas or electri- need to work with. work. Whoever is it, you need cal appliances can be fatal, so Building a long-term to ensure they have the skills it is advisable that you use the relationship with your contrac- All you need to do is decide on the colour required. services of a licensed person. tor has the benefit of tapping (of course you get to choose other things too... it’s all about you) For example, plumbing DIY is not recommended. into their network of and drainage work (with the When deciding on a sub- tradespeople allowing you to exception of minor work such contractor, find out if they are confidently contract someone as changing washers and affiliated with a national body you have not dealt with before. taps) must be carried out by a (for example, NZ Plumbers There are many websites registered plumber. Gasfitters and Drainlayers you can visit to help check out 078705020 This is for health reasons Board), ask what guarantees your sub-contractor. — an incorrect plumbing con- are offered and what know- Start by checking out Projects 0800 772 887 nection could allow a back- ledge they have of the indus- www.consumerbuild.org.nz 100 Roche St, Te Awamutu

CALL NOW FOR A BROCHURE OR TE AWAMUTU FREE QUOTE JOINERY GLASS GLAZING

TE AWAMUTU FLOOR SANDERS

For Experience and expertise in all fl ooring applications All fl oor sanding and grinding Polyurethaning Water based / Solvent Cork Tiling /Supply lay and fi nish Floor Levelling

For free quotes and estimates call Zane - 0274 459 183 Ford - 0272 455 375 Use your outdoor living areas all year round with Archgola Email: taﬂ [email protected] P 0800 165 411 Ph: 07 871 6916 M 021 654 112 MEMBERS OF THE NZ E ﬁ[email protected] FLOORING ASSOCIATION www.archgola.co.nz 12 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, April 28, 2015 CourierTe Awamutu Second year of Get organised Community Newspaper of the Year 2014 for duck season Your community newspaper for It’s time to check your guns and over 100 years. mallard research gear, stock up on ammunition and ensure your dogs are getting plenty of Circulated free to 13,968 homes through Te Awamutu exercise in preparation for duck and surrounding districts. The end of the 2014 dab- shooting season which opens this bling duck season saw the weekend. CIRCULATION 13,968* (7059 urban, 6909 rural) second year of the mallard You might want to look at research programme com- equipment like waders to make sure We welcome letters - preferably via email. They mence. they’re not leaking or perished. And if should be under 300 words and must have the Sixty mallard hens in the you have a boat, see that it’s serviced, in sender’s name, address and phone number. No Waipa area and one study good running order and has lifejackets. pseudonyms are accepted and names will only be site in Southland were It’s also a good idea to check out your withheld in special circumstances at the discretion trapped, banded and had a duck shooting spot. Don’t take it for of the editor. Letters are not usually acknowledged radio transmitter granted. Some maintenance work may and may be edited, abridged or discarded. implanted. be required. Pond clearance is essential Local farmers, hunters, if you want to have an attractive MANAGER volunteers and university landing site for ducks. Although ponds Alan Price students helped with this and wetland areas may have dried up [email protected] process, along with David over summer, some rain can see them EDITORIAL Klee, southern field officer TC280415SP12A quickly revert back to bird-friendly Dean Taylor (editor) for Auckland/Waikato Fish GAME dog Meg pointing a mallard hen on a nest. habitats. [email protected] and Game. For many hunters, access to hunting Cathy Asplin (journalist) Canadian Auckland Uni- unmarked birds were the study will be replicated spots should be a priority. Forming [email protected] versity PhD Student Jenn located by dog handlers at the end of the 2015 good relationships with farmers or Shepherd co-ordinated the using setting and pointing dabbling duck season. other landowners, and assuring them Colin Thorsen (journalist) the process in both regions. dogs while the hens were Changes to the Game you’re a responsible hunter, is [email protected] Local farmers rested cer- sitting on the nests. Bird season important. ADVERTISING tain ponds through the These hens were caught Partridge have been Unless you’re intending to hunt on Dorinda Williams season so the trapping and on the nest just prior to placed on the licence in your own land, you will need a game [email protected] banding could commence hatch and were fitted with recognition of the increase bird licence. Licenses issued by Fish AngeSandy Holt Pepperell after the close of the dab- a back mounted radio of private releases. and Game New Zealand can be [email protected]@teawamutucourier.co.nz bling duck season. transmitter. Australasian harriers purchased from most outdoor sporting Within two months 120 Ducklings were hatch- trained for falconry can be stores. Hunters receive a regulations Bookings hens were marked within ing in the first week of used to hunt pukeko during guide with their licence and should [email protected] the study sites. September, broods were the 2015 game bird season. read it thoroughly before the season CLASSIFIEDS These birds were tracked every two to five Increasing offences opens. The regulations guide outlines Tania Cortesi-Western, tracked three times a week days to closely monitor sur- involving wildlife and fire- bag limits, which vary on what species Rhonda Oosterman, Anna Holmes using hand held antennas vival. arms are being taken very is being hunted, and the type of shot to [email protected] and a custom built truck The research has shown seriously by District Court be used. mounted telementry sys- that if a hen is able to keep judges. There are a number of safety aspects POSTAL ADDRESS tem which became a topic a brood alive for 30 days she The rules which govern to be aware of, such as the 90m distance 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840 of discussion as to what has a 100 per cent chance of the sport are not onerous between maimais, and not getting into a OFFICE HOURS this vehicle was doing driv- successfully raising at least and are intended to protect boat with a loaded gun. Make sure your Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm ing around with a rather one duckling. the resource for future gen- maimai is sturdy, up to standard and PHONE 07 871 5151 | FAX 07 871 3675 large antenna on the back. Predators have a large erations. camouflaged using vegetation within Birds began nesting in impact on both hen and It is the hunters the area. Be mindful of two important mid-July and to increase brood survival rates. responsibility to be know points: stay out of sight and encourage ISSN 1170-1099 (Print) ISSN 2253-4075 (Online) the sample size broods and Numbers are important limits and regulations for the ducks to think your place is safe. *Circulation Source: Audited Bureau of Circulation, 1 YE Dec 2012 ducklings a further 32 with this type of research , the game bird season.

NEW ZEALAND’S Favourite LARGE CAR

The SV6 comes with Auto Park Assist, Blind Spot Alert, Remote Start^, Hill Start Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Holden MyLink* with built in Apps. And, for a limited time we’ve dropped the price. For great deals across the Commodore Sedan, Ute, and Sportwagon range, see your Holden Dealer today. ROSETOWN HOLDEN Corner Churchill & Mahoe St • Te Awamutu • Ph (07) 871 5143 OPEN 7 DAYS INCLUDING SUNDAYS A/h: • Stu Tervit 0274 827 856 • John Hare (07) 871 3794, 0274 427 856 • Allan Paterson (07) 871 3956, 0274 427 853853. Email: tmlsales@[email protected] co nz

While stocks last. Not available with any other offers. Private customers only. Offer ends May 31, 2015. *The functionality of Holden MyLink will depend on the compatibility of your device. ^Remote Start on Auto model only. Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Te Awamutu Courier 13 Big Enduro win for Archer

BY GRANT JOHNSTON

Enduro motorcycling competitor Rachael Archer had a more rugged holiday that most of her St Peter’s schoolmates, but she loved every minute of it. The talented Te Awamutu teenager travelled to the South Island to contest the fourth and fifth rounds of the New Zealand Enduro Championships. Afterschool Table Tennis Rachael’s parents collected her on the A fun afterschool table tennis programme last day of the school term and they begins tomorrow, 3.30pm-4.45pm at Te Awamutu headed south. Intermediate School Hall. After their long drive and ferry Open to children school Years 5-8, (two players crossing, Rachael raced in the 13-14 year- per team). old open cc class at Peraki in Banks For more information or to register please Peninsula. contact Claire Rusk [email protected] or She won the fourth round event and Garth Thomas [email protected] finished the day second overall in the Introduction to Mountain Biking championships. An interactive course designed to give children There were four terrain tests and 10 to 18 years an opportunity to learn mountain bike Rachael was in the top three for all of techniques for trail or single track riding. them. Terrain test four was her best, This course will run over four weeks with the with the fastest time in the juniors. final session taking place at a mountain bike trail. “The tracks were much to my liking Course begins tomorrow 4-5pm based at the but it is hard to disappoint me,” Rachael Avantidrome Cambridge. says. For bookings and further details contact Taryn “They were quite technical with lots Mayall on 027 2135147 or email of South Island rocks and rushes. The TC280415SP12A [email protected]. Website link hills were very steep and some parts RACHAEL ARCHER showing the style that has made her a competitor to be www.avantidrome.co.nz were quite fast and flowing which I reckoned with in the New Zealand Enduro Championships. Orienteering enjoyed.” A fun Waipa event is coming up for those keen Fifth round of the championships had to ride, or should I say float down a checkpoint on time and she was able to orienteers. To be held on Sunday, May 3, 11am – were held in Mosgiel, Dunedin. river about 70 metres. “The cold water finish the race with excellent results. 1pm at Rangitukia, Corcoran Road Te Pahu. Rachael replicated her result in the was up to my belly button and drowned Upcoming events for Rachael include The event is signed from Te Pahu and 13-14 years open class, first in class and my bike, meaning I had to spend roughly the last round of the DRD two rider Kakaramea Rd (SH39), Te Pahu Rd corner. Sport second overall. 20 minutes getting the water out of the series (with William Eyre) and the North Ident card electronic timing - cards available at “The track was a lot different and engine.” Island Secondary Schools Motocross registration. there was even an enduro-cross track we Fortunately this setback did not pre- Championships representing St Peters Website link: www.orienteering.org.nz/events/ had to do (man made obstacles). We all vent Rachael making it back to the (with Amber Harris and Ashton Grey). ?clubs=Waikato or contact: Tom Davies on 07 870 1478 or 0272 1144 67 for further information.

Do you have a sports story you’d like to share with the community? Phone Colin Thorsen 871 5151 ext 713 or email [email protected] CourierTe Awamutu

Get Rid of your ‘Junk’ The New-Generation It’s Free M{zd{ CX-5 is here Sunday, 3 May 2015, 10am-2pm Place items you no longer need outside your property by your letterbox or driveway for others to take what they want At 2pm take in whatever remains. This is NOT an inorganic collection. Scrap Metal Excludes: Rubbish, food, dangerous items, TVs Please register so we Register your address and get can arrange for pick more visitors to your pile. up. Scrap collection Register by 30 April: is a fundraiser for Ph (07) 823 7433 (leave address), Te Awamutu College www.sustainablewaipa.co.nz, or Group. Please place email: [email protected] scrap items inside your property. Find a list of participating addresses Includes whiteware on www.sustainablewaipa.co.nz from 1 May.

SALE BY DEADLINE OPEN HOME

New Zealand’s award-winning SUV just got even better. With refinements to the striking KODO design delivering increased elegance inside and out, and MZD Connect keeping you entertained and in-touch, the New-Generation Mazda CX-5 places you at the heart of the action. Plus, with our ground-breaking SKYACTIV Technology that delivers sports performance and exceptional fuel efficiency from just 5.7L/100km* together with the added confidence of i-ACTIVSENSE Safety, the New-Generation Mazda CX-5 is not just an SUV – it’s a whole new way of seeing the SUV.

INVESTORS / EXTENDED FAMILY Three flats bringing in a good return: mazdacx5.co.nz

2 x two bedrooms + 1 x bedsitter. Room to add value and on a 1239 sqm section with *ADR 81/02 Combined fuel consumption for the SKYACTIV-D diesel engine. rural views. ARAREFIND! VIEW: Sunday 3rd May, 1.00 - 1.45pm WILKSBROOKE MAZDA - WAIKATO’S MAZDA FAMILY FOR OVER 30 YEARS ADDRESS: 120 Thorncombe Road, Te Awamutu DEADLINE CLOSES: 4pm, Thursday 7th May, 2015 CAROL RYAN Mob 027 290 3784 (May be sold prior) A/H078715126 223 Alexandra St, Ray White office, Te Awamutu [email protected] rwteawamutu.co.nz TEA21860 www.wilksbrooke.co.nz 132 Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu. Phone 871 3079

GRANT WILKS RHETT McKINNON Farms/Lifestyle & Residential Mob (0274) 948 672 Mob (027) 292 9040 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) [email protected] [email protected] 14 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, April 28, 2015 92/817((56 :$17(' ,Q WKH SLQN 3LURQJLD /HDG D VPDOO WHDP ZKR ZLOO EH KHOSLQJ ZLWK RXU DQQXDO DSSHDO (YHU\WKLQJ \RX QHHG LV SURYLGHG« DOO \RX QHHG Comeback ends in win LV JUHDW FRPPXQLFDWLRQ VNLOOV DQG D UHOLDEOH FDU 2SSRUWXQLWLHV DERXQG 7H $ZDPXWX $GG VNLOOV WR \RXU &9 6RUW FOHDQ DQG SUHVHQW JRRGV IRU BY GRANT JOHNSTON VDOH DVVLVW FXVWRPHUV ZLWK WKHLU SXUFKDVHV DQG KHOS WR NHHS WKH VWRUH FOHDQ DQG WLG\ Paul Blackburn from Team Trainstation may have only 6FRXWLQJ $URXQG 7H $ZDPXWX 3LURQJLD contested three body building 6SHQG DQ DIWHUQRRQ RU HYHQLQJ KDYLQJ VRPH IXQ 3ODQ events in the past 14 years, but DQG UXQ DFWLYLWLHV IRU NLGV ZKR DUH ZRUNLQJ WRZDUGV VNLOO that did not prevent him EDGJHV taking out the Mr Auckland +RVW ZLWK WKH PRVW 3LURQJLD title. 6WDII WKH ,QIRUPDWLRQ DQG +HULWDJH &HQWUH IURP DP He was one of three com- SP :HOFRPH YLVLWRUV KHOS ZLWK WKHLU UHTXHVWV petitors from Trainstation in EDVLF FOHULFDO DQG FDVK KDQGOLQJ GXWLHV the high level WFF/NABBA Auckland contest on April 19. 7R ILQG RXW PRUH DERXW WKHVH DQG RWKHU YROXQWHHULQJ Blackburn (38) made a RSSRUWXQLWLHV LQ \RXU DUHD SKRQH RU YLVLW massive comeback after nine months preparation, says ZZZYROXQWHHULQJZDLNDWRRUJQ] Mike Smith of Trainstation. “Paul’s nickname is ‘the beast’. He looked ‘shredded’ with size to match almost anyone in the country. “He won his category over a huge up and coming young- ster and then went on to the overalls to claim the Mr Auck- land contest.” Blackburn was delighted with his success. The lawnmowing contractor says he it has been ‘full on’ over the past seven months. This has involved ‘going hard at the gym’ and dieting. TC280415SP14A He says he has never let his PAUL BLACKBURN is congratulated straight after taking out the connection with the gym go. Mr Auckland overall title by Mike Smith of Trainstation. “Mike got me motivated to give it another blast and give He says he is going to try to in her second contest just a This newspaper is subject to NZ Press it my best shot. put on a little bit more muscle month after her debut and Council procedures. A complaint “My wife Shannon has but also stay lean at the same placed fourth. must ﬁ rst be directed in writing to the been a huge support as well, time. “Team Trainstation had a editor’s email address. If not satisﬁ ed particularly with the dieting A lean Hayden Camp, in his ball,” Mike Smith says. with the response, the complaint may which is pretty demanding fifth contest, placed first in his “Many supporters travel- be referred to the Press Council, P.O. and requires strict discipline division and made the led up and made new friends

Box 10-879, The Terrace, Wellington and accurate measuring.” overalls. with well-established 6143. Or use the online complaint form After a few days off, He is now aiming for a shot bodybuilding stars. TC280415SP14B

at www.presscouncil.org.nz Please Blackburn’s work towards the at the Christchurch grand “They have shown great HAYDEN CAMP was first in his include copies of the article and all New Zealand title in October prix in June. teamwork, helping each other division of the WFF/NABBA correspondence with the publication. has begun in earnest. Gemma Fladgate, lining up through the contest season.” Auckland contest. Te Awamutu TE AWAMUTU Sub Union TE AWAMUTU NETBALL CENTRE Junior Rugby Draw

SPORTS RUGBY

DRAW FOR DRAW FOR SATURDAY, MAY 2 SATURDAY, MAY 2 9:00am Marist Thunder V TAC Atomic, TAS Manuka Health 6TH GRADE Stingers V FOURZ Miniz, TBC V Bulklines Wallace Wasps, TAS KIHIKIHI VS KORAKONUI, KIHIKIHI ...... 9.00M Fireworks V TAI Skittles, Ray White Pirongia Macs Meats V

Whakamarama Seniors, TAPS Stormers V St Pats Pastoral OHAUPO BEARS VS OHAUPO TIGERS, OHAUPO ...... 9.00AM Panthers, Pekerau Spirit V St Pats Pink Panthers, TAPS PIRONGIA WHITE VS PIRONGIA BLACK, PIRONGIA ...... 9.00AM Superstars V Pokuru Warriors. PIRONGIA GREY VS PIRONGIA RED, PIRONGIA ...... 9.00AM 9:50am TAC 10B V Aotearoa, TAC Extreme V Ray White Pirongia TAS TIGERS VS TA MARIST LIONS, ALBERT PARK 3A ...... 9.00AM Juniors, K-Town Tigers V TAPS Tigers, TAC Senior A V COGS TAS SHARKS VS TA MARIST MINIONS, ALBERT PARK 3B ...9.00AM Lucid, Ray White Pirongia Stars V Aropapa Seniors, Ray White Pirongia Seagulls V Puahue Magic, Ray White Pirongia TAS RABBITS VS TAS EAGLES, ALBERT PARK 5A ...... 9.00AM MAY 29-30-31, 2015 Dolphins V Rukuhia Ruru. TAS BULLDOGS VS TAS BEARS, ALBERT PARK 4B ...... 9.00AM 10:40am Korakonui ProFit V Comrades Strikers, Marist OHAUPO LIONS BYE Cyclones V Waipa Angels, TBC V Marist It is What it Is, St Pats Timmos ITM Tigers V St Pats Gibson Construction 7TH GRADE FRIDAY 29th Fridayy nighnightt mumusterster wwithithMCS MC Scottcott CCouchouch aandndd sspecialpecial Cobras, TAC 10A V FOURZ, TPAwesome V Pekerau Excellence, KIHIKIHI VS OHAUPO, KIHIKIHI ...... 9.00AM guests. Drinks and nibbles. Supper provided Aropapa Juniors V Ohaupo Friendship Spirits, K-Town Ferns V TAS GIANTS VS KORAKONUI, ALBERT PARK 4A ...... 9.00AM SATURDAY 30th All club teams from 6th grade to seniors playing at Korakonui Cubs. TAS COUGARS VS TA MARIST MAGIC, ALBERT PARK 3B ....9.45AM home. Main game - Battle of Waipa - TA Sports vs 11:30am TAC Senior B V TAI Step Ups, TAI Hot Shots V Comrades Hot Shots, Ray White Pirongia Troopers V Ray TAS ROCKETS VS PIRONGIA BLACK, ALBERT PARK 4A ...... 9.45AM Hautapu White Pirongia Stormers, Marist Rebels V TAS Corboys, Ray TAS CATS VS PIRONGIA WHITE, ALBERT PARK 4B ...... 9.45AM SATURDAY NIGHT 25th Anniversary Social with live band - PULSE White Pirongia Flyers V TAPS Wildcats, TAPS Marvels V St Pats 8TH GRADE SUNDAY 31st 11.15am Te Awamutu U/14 v Harlequins U/14 Daffodils, Ohaupo Rockets V Rukuhia Piwakawaka. KIHIKIHI VS TAS PIRANAHS, KIHIKIHI ...... 9.45AM 12.30pm TA Sports Past Players Game 12:20pm Ray White Pirongia AMP V TAS Hawks, SHGC V TAS TAS CHEETAHS VS KORAKONUI, ALBERT PARK 5A ...... 9.45AM 2.15pm Harlequins Invitation XV v Waikato Golden Heat, TBC V TAS Kelly & Bryant, Pekerau Respect V Rukuhia Rebels, Marist Misﬁ ts V Comrades Social, Puahue Silver Ferns PIRONGIA BLACK VS PIRONGIA GREY, PIRONGIA ...... 9.45AM Oldies V Korakonui Snow Leopards. TAS PANTHERS VS PIRONGIA WHITE, ALBERT PARK 3A ....9.45AM Followed by after match mix and mingle with music 1:10pm Marist Elite Social V Whakamarama Shiloh, TAI Gold TAS WOLVES VS OHAUPO, ALBERT PARK 3A ...... 10.30AM by Ricochet Ferns V Ohaupo Rebels, Pekerau Pride V Pokuru Magic, Kiwitown Electrical Wallace Wolves V Groundspread Ltd, 9TH GRADE K-Town Diamonds V Paterangi Rockets. KIHIKIHI VS PIRONGIA WHITE, KIHIKIHI ...... 9.45AM 2:00pm Mustangz V Liahona’s, St Pats Fahrenheit Flames V OHAUPO VS KORAKONUI, OHAUPO ...... 9.00AM REGISTRATION FORM - Whakamarama Juniors, TBC V TAC 9A, Ohaupo Shooters V $10 PER EVENT Korakonui Tigers, FOURZ Juniorz V TAS Paul Kay Dental, St TAS WILDCATS VS TAS KNIGHTS, ALBERT PARK 5A ...... 10.30AM Pats B&C Property Tycoons V Ohaupo Rockets. TAS RHINOS VS TA MARIST COOLDOGS, ALBERT PK 4A ..10.30AM FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY TOTAL $______2:50pm Comrades Jets V Comrades All Stars, TAS Manuka PIRONGIA BLACK BYE Health Honez V Korakonui Uniducks, TAC 9B V Ray White 10TH GRADE Name: ...... Address: ...... Pirongia MProve IT, Pekerau Integrity BYE. PIRONGIA WHITE VS TA MARIST CHIEFS, PIRONGIA ...... 9.45AM Phone: ...... Email: ...... Executive on Duty: Cat White TAS DRAGONS VS TAS HORNETS, ALBERT PARK 4B...... 10.30AM MORNING & AFTERNOON DUTY: Korakonui TAS STORM VS TAS WOLVERINES, ALBERT PARK 3B ...... 10.30AM DIRECT CREDIT: 12 3134 0055510 00 (Ref Surname) B DUTY: Comrades All Stars PIRONGIA BLACK BYE Payment method: Either post to PO Box 365 Te Awamutu or direct credit. C DUTY: TAS Manuka Health Honez For further information email [email protected] or phone 871 3910 NOTE: Umpires will be provided for the following grades HAMILTON 11TH-13TH GRADE SEE DRAW IN (PREMIER RESERVE – B RESERVE). All other grades need to supply their own umpire. THURSDAY’S TE AWAMUTU COURIER Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Te Awamutu Courier 15 DIAL AN EXPERT WhenWhd you need someone who h kknows thehj jobb

SECTION DEVELOPMENT

Wayne Hewitt WAIKATO BOBCAT Paving & Landscaping LANDSCAPING design and build... ■ Fencing & DIGGER SERVICES ■ Paving Gardens, patios, ■ Shayne & Denise Hamilton fences and driveways Garden Edging 021 846 109 ~ Concrete, hotmix or ■ Retaining Walls Owner/Operator cobblestones ■ All Landscaping Ph 871 3894 Requirements Mobile 0274 968 095 ■ Trellis Design Fax 871 4459 Phone 07 872 2660 and Build Ph for a free quote 872 1833, Mob 021 379 892 Email: [email protected] www.waynehewittlandscaping.co.nz

Outdoor Shade Solutions Outdoor Cafe Blinds Paving Lawn Laying Shade Sails - Awnings Qualiﬁ ed, professional arborists Concrete Water Features Customised Covers Furniture - Interior Blinds Decks Landscape Design Umbrellas and more TREE PRUNING & REMOVAL STUMP GRINDING Fences Retaining Walls WOOD CHIP SUPPLY Continuous Concrete Edging TREE INSPECTIONS Ofﬁ ce (07) 872 8007 QUALIFIED - EXPERIENCED - QUALITY Mobile 027 206 6366 Nathan Hughes - 871 7107 / 0272 66 88 11 James Bannister 9 McClintock St, Pirongia Mobile: 027 5555 324 [email protected] www.brucesupholstery.co.nz www.groundzone.co.nz RURAL PROFESSIONALS

TE AWAMUTU PRE-PACKERS MOBILE HYDRAULIC On-Farm HYD Ltd SERVICE Darren Stephens Home Kill Services PHONE 0274 924 007 • FAX 07 849 0007 EMAIL - [email protected] Extensive range of Bobcat Work NowN using low voltage your stimulation beef for tenderising Metal Driveways - Section Clean ups Calf Shed clean outs - New building foundations ■ Now doing marinades • 24/7 hydraulic hose replacement service ■ Family owned and operated since 1970 • Hydraulic ram resealing & repairs Farm race maintence incl farm race metal delivery Gluten free sausages • Steel pipe forming & fabrication Also ■ • Hydraulic system pressure & ﬂ ow testing ■ Beef - sheep - pigs - venison etc • Fault ﬁ nding General Cartage of various landscape products • Full plumb ups - ask for our free quotes • Portable crimping unit - refer picture Call Jo 871 5320, 022 155 Rickit6052 - TylerRd, Te 027 Awamutu 330 9691 Beau Strohmenger 027 312 3081 We come to you - Waikato and wider! [email protected]

QUALITY NEW & USED FARM MACHINERY Contact p 07 871 7395 m 021 824 875 e [email protected]

372 Bond Road, Te Awamutu | www.toplink.co.nz

RICKY EFFLUENT Te Awamutu STORER CourierCourier EARTHMOVING LTD POND CLEANING Dial An Expert ■ All types of earthmoving – Moving Spray irrigator – BLACK & WHITE ...$46.50+GST ■ Cowshed & building site – Environmentally friendly – preparation COLOUR ...... $55.00+GST ■ Lined efﬂ uent ponds ■ Farm drainage Experienced Owner/Operator CASUAL ...... $61.50+GST ■ Races & tanker tracks MARK and DEBBIE WEAL PHONE 027 202 6175 Te Rahu Road, Te Awamutu For bookings and more information OR 07 871 5872 Ph (07) 871 6437, 027 4 514 732 contact Alan Price...871 5151 16 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, April 28, 2015 DIAL AN EXPERT WhenWhd you need someone who h kknows thehj jobb

BUILDERS AND TRADESMEN GOT GAS?

Mon to Fri 7.00am - 5.30pm LPG Sat 8.00am - 4.00pm AVAILABLE Sun closed HERE $28 - Fill 9kg bottle

TE AWAMUTU PLUMBING & DRAINAGE LTD All aspects of plumbing and drainage New Homes Water Filtration Drain Unblocking Plumbing and drainage maintenance • Plumbing • Spouting All drainage and storm water system installation and • Gas Fitting • Heating maintenance • Drainage • Water Tanks EMERGENCY CALLOUTS 07 870 6244 • Roofing • Plumbing Supplies email: [email protected] Master www.teawamutuplumbing&drainage.co.nz PHONE 871 7099 24HRS Plumbers Master Drainlayers 129 MARKET STREET, TE AWAMUTU Plumbers TOWN AND AROUND

WAIKATO SHADE SOLUTIONS www.waikatodoorspecialists.co.nz VERANDAHS Infinity XR PATIOS Gas water heating system CARPORTS The economical way to enjoy SUNROOF continuous hot water on tap LOUVRES ENDLESS SHOWERS Repairs from local IT professional Virus detection and removal PERGOLAS LONG BATHS Mobile upgrades, repairs, Suppliers & Installers P.C and Laptop sales PH 07 849 7695 Installations services Fax 07 849 2946 07 870 5020 0800 PRATTS 100 Roche Street 20 Euclid Avenue, Te Rapa Hamilton Te Awamutu email [email protected] Visit our showroom today 027 515 6996

COLLINS

www.fl ooringxtra.co.nz •Try our authentic no-pressure house washing Your local carpet, vinyl plus fl y and spider treatment We clean and repair and fl ooring specialists Residential, commercial and rural buildings • Curtains & Drapes • Thermals & Nets • Austrian Blinds •Also roofs, fences and surrounding surfaces • Roman Blinds • Vertical Blinds • Venetian Blinds • - MILDEW REMOVAL SPECIALIST - Phone the Team to arrange a For your free quote phone Pick Up and Rehang Service (conditions apply) FREE MEASURE AND QUOTE or Call us or drop your curtains into 0800 GO SOFTWASH visit us at our Benson Road showroom 0800 467 638 | 07 848 1700 Colourplus Te Awamutu 45 Arawata St, phone 871 5447 e: offi [email protected] w: softwash.co.nz WWW.CURTAINCLEANERS.CO.NZ - 0800 579 0501 Cnr Bond & Benson Rd, Te Awamutu. Ph 870 1091 HOME KILLS Now processing GLUTEN FREE sausages!

(TE AWAMUTU HIRE LTD)

BEST EQUIPMENT - BEST SERVICE

Mon-Fri: 7.00am-5.30pm, Sat: 7.30am-5.00pm P: 07 871 3288 E: [email protected] www.teawamutuhire.co.nz MAC’S MEATS Ph Richard or Donna 07 871 6611 / 021 279 2201 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, TE AWAMUTU [email protected] Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Te Awamutu Courier 17 Te Awamutu Phone: 871 5151 Fax: 871 3675 Courier Classifi eds Deadlines: Monday & Wednesday 12 noon - FAMILY NOTICES - PUBLIC NOTICES - EMPLOYMENT - FOR SALE - PROPERTIES - MOTORING - TRADE SERVICES - ENTERTAINMENT - Personal Public Notices For Sale FORMAL ❤❤❤❤ ALONE??? TE AWAMUTU Stop searching for LANDSCAPE OPEN NOTICES SOULMATES someone we already know! SWIMMING MON-FRION FRI10 10am-5pm5 You deserve love and OIL PAINTING CLASSES Fashion & Gift s DO EXIST happiness so call today CLUB SAT 10am-1pm In Memoriam Call today to see and our matchmakers will AGM put you in touch with a Stockist of new clothing Wine and cheese FITZGERALD, who we have 18 May 2015 Evelyn Naomi. waiting to meet you. perfect person for you, as BEGINNERS - Wednesday Main Road, Kihikihi appointments Put a stop to your soon as tonight! 7.30pm 29 April 2013. lonely days and Ph 0800 856 640 til 7pm. 10am or 1.30pm Burchell Pavilion Phone 870 5071 available after hours "In my heart your nights and find your All Ages, Seniors Welcome ADVANCED - Thursday Carol Bain memory lingers, Love Match Today. In town or on the Land Acting Secretary For Sale Fruit & Vegetables always tender, All ages and Areas www.lovesuccess.co.nz 10am or 2.30pm fond and true, Loyal and devoted Matchmaker since 1989 there is not a to you . TUTOR: Wayne Sinclair LAUNDROMAT PYO STAR Tavern building, day dear mum, PH 0800 179 168 ■■■■■ $30 a lesson at 77 Kay Road, Puahue BRAEBURN apples, that I do not Kihikihi, now open till $3/9ltr bucket, also bags 7 days till 8pm PHOTOGRAPHS from articles think of you." throughout the paper can be 9pm daily, seven days a of Ballarat, Fuiji, Matchmaker ordered at our office, Te Enquiries: 827 8415 / 872 1956 (nights) week. Grannysmith and NZ Dearly loved and Experiencesince1976 Awamutu Courier, 336 always missed by ❤❤❤❤ Alexandra Street. Phone 871 Rose, we can deliver to Barbara, Ken, 5151. town addresses. Kaipaki Michelle, Shaun and ■■■■■ PATCHWORK Nursery, 1309 Kaipaki family, Brett and TE AWAMUTU Road, Cambridge. Phone Lorraine. FABRIC, ex-shop, 07 827 9562. FISH & GAME ASS INC $10/metre, patterns $5 each. Phone 870 1950 for NEWTON, details. Grazing Abraham Hakopa AGM (Koro Wu). SHORT term grazing for Suddenly, with no seven month old calves. goodbyes, five years 30 April 2015, 7.30pm Phone 871 6661 or 021 871 today - 28 April 2015, Methodist Church Hall TWISTED 600. you left us all, but Bank Street, Te Awamutu WILLOW TREES memories of you, Ā muri kia mau ki tēnā, kia mau ki te kawau mārō, whanake ake, whanake ake remain with us always. Arohanui GUEST SPEAKER FORSALE HAY MAN Queenie (Narns) and Jan Sheppard all of our whanau. Well grown, Producers and MANIAPOTO MĀORI TRUST BOARD Speaking about the can deliver, $15. suppliers of quality TURNBULL, Auckland University Phone hay/silage Steven John. He Pānui! He Pānui! He Pānui! Mallard Productivity 07 827 4305 Phone Neil 23 August 1962 - 27 study and their fi ndings 027 210 5134 April 2009. Many to date. happy memories. Freshwater Iwi Leaders Group Regional Hui Stock Auctions Funeral Directors 4pm, Tuesday 28 April, Maniapoto Māori Trust Board, 49 Taupiri St, Te Kuiti ROSETOWN ALCO aluminium extension ladder, extends five mtrs, $49. Phone 871 Further to previous hui that have been held on this kaupapa, please note that the iwi Leaders 7633. FUNERALS Group for Freshwater (‘ILG’) are hosting a number of Regional hui throughout the country. Of particular interest are hui in Tainui on 15/4 (Karāpiro), 17/4 (Hopuhopu), 20/4 (Tokoroa) and 4pm BOY’S teenager bike, Te Awamutu Weekly Sale 870 2137 on Tuesday 28 April at MMTB offi ces, Taupiri St, Te Kuiti. The ILG assert that all Iwi have a brand new condition, $49. all hours Te Awamutu Saleyards, Paterangi Road 9759152AA right to Freshwater and have undertaken an extensive work programme with the Government to Phone 870 6046. For sincere and Thursday, 30 April 2015 professional service further discussions in this space. when it matters most RYOBI electric hedge 11.00 Cattle The focus of the hui will include a presentation to discuss the following: trimmer, $25. Phone 871 3743. Dairy Cattle (sold after Boners & Stores) 262 Ohaupo Road 1. An update on recent rights and interests discussions with the Crown including an agreed A/C Duckrock Farm Te Awamutu work plan and priorities; and 66 Inmilk Frsn, Frsn x Cows, BW 102, PW87, rosetownfunerals.com 2. An overview of technical reports that the ILG has commissioned on iwi/hapū rights and Livestock & Poultry RA93% interests, in particular our right to a share of the allocable quantum; and our right to CALF milk wanted, we Calving 18 July, 5wks LIC Frsn, buy vat lots anywhere, Te Awamutu protect, have, hold, use and share freshwater. Tailed Hfd, Bull out 26 December Funeral Services day or night. Phone 0800 3. The resolution to be put at the end of the hui will be consistent at all Regional Hui but the CALVES (0800 225 837). For compassionate content may change depending on the issue that the whānau/hapū/iwi in each region as 11.45 Sheep and caring Service to be highlighted. HUNTAWAY X heading 12.00 Calves pups, $50 each. Phone 870 Approx 50 Calves The proposed resolution is “That the participants at this Freshwater ILG hui continue their 4358. 871 5131 Further Enquiries support for the Freshwater ILG and IAG (Iwi Advisors Group), and in particular: WHITEFACE weaner Chris Ryan 0272 431 078 or 07 871 3313 • The Freshwater ILG and Crown workplan; heifers 110kg plus, pick Andrew Reyland 0272 237 092 or 07 871 3316 any number, $430 plus • The Freshwater IAG and Crown offi cials workstream priorities; gst, loan trailer Bill Donnelly 0274 932 063 or 07 873 1855 • The Freshwater ILG continuing, subject to Te Mana o Te Wai, to explore a rights based available. Phone Helen Alexandra House Chapel 0800 CALVES (0800 225 570 Alexandra St approach to the allocation of freshwater which creates certainty for all users and 837). Garth & Lynette Williams accommodates Iwi/hapū rights and interests in freshwater; and • The Freshwater ILG engaging through regional hui in August 2015 on the possible Lost and Found packages of mechanisms to address Iwi rights and interests in freshwater. CALF MILK LOST - three Bantam Upcoming hui will be held: OTOROHANGA chickens from Bond Road All milk wanted area. Phone 027 273 3658. 1. 4pm, Wednesday 15 April 2015 at Karāpiro Domain, Te Manawa o Matariki for calves. INCALF DAIRY SALE 2. 10am, Friday 17 April at Waikato-Tainui College, Hopuhopu Phone Deb 871 4815 or 3. 10.30am, Monday 20 April at Tokoroa Sports and Event Centre, 25 Mossop Rd, Tokoroa 027 490 1007 MISSING 4. 4pm on Tuesday 28 April at MMTB offi ces, Taupiri St, Te Kuiti WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL, 11AM START Rangiatea Road, Otorohanga Other hui are also scheduled around the motu. Further information can be found Off ering: at www.iwichairs.maori.nz CALF MILK WANTED • 52 x FRSN IC HFRS, BW100 PW106, C/D You can also view the following related documents below: 29/7 JSY BULL. Well grown 420 Kgs 1. List of April Regional Hui times and locations Phone Mike • 45 x FRSN / FRSN X IC HFRS, BW135 W157, 2. Maniapoto position paper on Maniapoto freshwater rights and interests for Iwi Leaders 872 1946 or C/D 20/7 Group regional hui (12 November 2014) 027 364 8462 • 17 X JSY / JSY X IC HFRS, BW129 PW116, 3. The generic presentation to be given to the hui. C/D 7/7. JSY Bull Recorded 4. Proposed priority work streams for addressing iwi/hapū rights and interests in freshwater. Wanted to Buy • 25 x FRSN X IC HFRS, BW111 PW101, C/D Beautiful fl uffy 5. IAG Workplan or Exchange 20/7 grey three year old 6. The incentives to accept or reject a rights regime for freshwater (Sapere Research Group female cat named • 5 X FRSN Carry Over Cows, BW149 W162, 2nd Report) SURPLUS MILK “Traffi c” missing from C/D 15/7 Racecourse Road 7. The costs and benefi ts of an allocation of freshwater to iwi (Sapere Research Group 1st REQUIRED Report) Colin Old 0278 704 434 since 15 April FOR CALVES or Steve Old 0274 712 801 8. Memorandum of Counsel for the Crown in the matter of WAI 2358, the National Prompt pickup Text 021 882 072 Freshwater and Geothermal Resources Enquiry if seen or know Phone Te Awamutu Courier Classifieds whereabouts 027 243 1333 Fax: 871 3675 18 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, April 28, 2015 To Let Wanted to Rent Tree Services Employment Employment Vacancies Farm Employment Situations Wanted SINGLE persons THREE brm house, Vacancies MILKER/ Farm Staff COUPLE requiring new bedsitter/studio five kms preferably rural, with or wanted, split calving, 160 challenge for upcoming from Te Awamutu, no without land, from May OFFICE MANAGER cows in winter, 335 in season. Phone Jason 021 dogs, $120 p/wk. Phone onwards. Phone 027 348 spring five km from town 143 6250. 021 0279 3636 / 871 5256. 8600. WANTED Six month fi xed term to cover maternity or Pirongia. Phone 07 871 leave - 15 hours per week. 8812 evenings. TWO brm house TWO - three brm house, Some one to pick up Requirements: FENCING 9879417AA Pirongia, would suit must have garage, by Te and care for our two FARM - Residential - professional couple, Excellent communication and computer Awamutu Primary if children after school. Lifestyle, for all your owners do lawns and possible. Phone 027 978 skills including MYOB. FARM fencing requirements, gardens, no dogs, $240 0593. Three - four days experience and quality p/wk. Phone 871 9717. p/wk. Job description application form available at: ASSISTANT guaranteed. Phone 07 827 WANTED two bedroom REQUIRED 1849 or mobile 027 473 flat/unit, reliable, clean, Phone Gillian on CAB Offi ce Ray White Arcade, 0001. A1 SELF tidy, good references. 027 246 6284 2/213 Alexandra Street, 345 cows, some Phone 027 784 6144. phone 871 4111 or experience an STORAGE email [email protected]. advantage, three brm Many sizes, good rates, house provided, security and seven Storage Wharepapa South

9760361AA Employment Vacancies Applications close area, must have day access. drivers licence. TE AWAMUTU Monday Phone 871 3332 Phone Craig, 872 2448 or 027 493 3187 SELF STORAGE Workshop Foreman Te Pou Whakawhirinaki 11 May 2015. 9879611AA From $23 p/wk o Aotearoa Need help? Phone 871 3176 Cars for Sale 24hr access Otorohanga Mitsubishi is a busy country 1996 Toyota Camry Camera Surveillance dealership catering for not only Mitsubishi Classifi ed Advertising Wagon, $2,500. Phone 027 Phone 07 856 7584 vehicles but all makes and models. We are now Adult Entertainment 490 6840. or 027 608 1749 looking for another professional technician HOT LINE to work in our busy workshop primarily as a EROTIC massage, foreman. Hamilton. Phone 07 839 Vehicles Wanted 7770 or 029 777 0730. Our ideal candidate for this roll will have: SPARE PARTS ASSISTANT 871 5151 www.sensualrelax.co.nz 1. A strong focus on customer satisfaction. CAR REMOVALS 2. Time management. We are offering an excellent opportunity for Farm Employment 3. Great leadership qualities. an organised and enthusiastic person to fi ll $$CASH PAID$$ 4. WOF certifi ed. a vacant role in our Spare Parts Department. CARS, VANS, UTES & 4X4 WANTED 5. Diagnostic skills. This person will report to the NZ Parts RELIEF MILKER NZ OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 23 YEARS 6. The ability to create estimates and invoice Manager, with responsibilities including jobs when need be. We use world class vehicle depollution systems receipt, packing and dispatch of spare parts FIELD FARMS 7. Be cheerful and welcoming. orders to the NZ Dealer Network, unpacking 8. And have a drive for self-development. shipments to the stores, forklift driving, OHAUPO Mitsubishi New Zealand offer extensive training stock counting and general stores duties. We are looking for a drive in RELIEF 0800 8200 600 in both frontline and technical areas of the trade We’re looking for a positive, “can-do” MILKER for 2015-2016 season. Must have and these will be available for the right person to www.pickapart.co.nz attitude in someone who will enjoy the dairy farm experience, must be reliable and take advantage of. challenges and rewards of this important able to work well in a team environment. Trade Services Gardening & So if you think this is you, don’t hesitate, this is role. Excellent customer relations, computing If you are interested please email us at Landscaping an exciting opportunity for you to have your say and communication skills are essential. shereesteve.fi [email protected] CHIMNEY in building a strong customer focused team. NEED your chimney GARDENER Based in Otorohanga, Giltrap is renowned cleaned? Most cleaned for RON Elder for all your Remuneration packages are subject to experience. internationally for quality agricultural Your community newspaper delivered $80. Fundamental garden maintenance. Apply in writing to: equipment. This is an exciting and rewarding FREE to over 13,000 letter boxes twice a Cleaning - 0800 520 005. Phone 870 6453 or 027 845 career opportunities for the right person, week! 8530. The Service Manager so if you think this is you, send your written Otorohanga Mitsubishi application and CV to; 9879593AA 1 Maniapoto Street [email protected]

Otorohanga The Operations Manager 9394818AA MITSUBISHI [email protected] Or by email: Phone: 871 5151 [email protected] MOTORS Applications close : 15 May 2015 The Professional Arborists Fax: 871 3675 Chipping, Felling, Maintenance, Pruning, ARE you renovating or Removals, Stump building? Call Dave Rowe Have you got something for SALE worth Painter/Decorator. Call Grinding, Hedge Cutting, 027 290 8776/07 873 9104. Section Clearing and under $50? YES! - You can advertise www.daverowe.co.nz much more. [email protected] Free Advice & Quotes! it with us for FREE! Conditions do apply. Dennis Clements 871 5221 Te Awamutu 027 485 1501 www.totaltreecare.co.nz CUSTOMER SERVICES OFFICER Courier Phone 07 871 5151 [email protected] Property & Home At Otorohanga District Council (ODC) we believe Maintenance that ‘small is good’. Comprising just over 40 staff, and based in an attractive rural location, ODC’s FREE UNDER $50 ADVERTISING GAS friendly professional team takes real pride in their BATHROOMS For FULL gas servicing and work to provide quality and timely service and Our conditions: specialist bathroom installation service. Call design and accessories. advice to its customers. - Advertisement must be submitted on original coupon, ads received on photocopies will not Pratts today 870 5020. We do the lot! Call Pratts Council is looking for a ﬂ exible, friendly and be printed. 870 5020. energetic person to join the Customer Service - For Sale items only. ROOFS team. This is a key position for Council at their - Item value MUST be advertised for “less than $50.” CAMBELTS RE-SCREWING roofs, front counter providing superior customer service - No more than 10 words per advertisement. save thousands. Call to its many customers. TYRE and Tune Centre. - Limit one advertisement per household. WOF, servicing, and all Pratts 870 5020. mechanical repairs, 21 Your responsibilities will include providing - Coupon only valid to residents - no Trade-Commercial advertising. Bond Road. Phone 871 WATERBLASTING - accurate information on Council services over the - One item only per coupon. 3267. Phone Ultra Clean 0800 phone and in person, assisting customers with 569 656 today! their requests and queries and dealing calmly and professionally with a high volume of general WINDOWS cleaned by the CHIMNEY experts. Phone Ultra enquiries. A1 Chimney Services - Clean 0800 569 656. cleans, safety checks, To be successful in this role you will have the parts. Phone Andrew CARPET passion for giving superior customer service and Taylor 871 4244. the drive to go the extra mile. You will be able to CLEANING demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills, an excellent telephone manner, cash handling ELECTRIC IICRC Approved skills and a high level of competency in the BLANKET TESTING Microsoft ofﬁ ce suite. You will have a mature and professional outlook, be self motivated Get in before winter. with excellent problem solving skills, and have Single - $7.50 a willingness to contribute to a dynamic team. Double - $10.00 Local knowledge of the Otorohanga District PHONE: 871 5193 would be an advantage. Full on the job training ULTRA CLEAN will be provided. Applications close Monday 4 May 2015, 5pm. Name: Ph 0800 569 656 An application form and job description can be found at www.otodc.govt.nz or emailing Address:

[email protected] 9998861AA [email protected]. Phone: DC Clibbery CHIEF EXECUTIVE NB: Forms can be posted to Te Awamutu Courier, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu, CALL 871 5151 www.otodc.govt.nz or advertisers can bring coupon into our ofﬁ ce at 97 Sloane Street, Te Awamutu 9999535AA Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Te Awamutu Courier 19

TE AWAMUTU COURIER Sons of Empire: New Zealand and World War One

Second chance to see legendary orchestra

Mounted rifles outside the Te Awamutu Post Office prior to embarkation (Te Awamutu Museum Collection).

You are invited to a three-part public lecture series to hear a unique New Zealand perspective on the First World War. This series tells the story of the war through the voices of soldiers from the legacy of the literature, diaries, images and poetry that remain.

The Monstrous Anger of the Guns: Poetry, Protest, and WWI Presenter: Dr Kirstine Moffat Date: Saturday 2 May Time: 3.30-5pm Venue: Te Awamutu & District Memorial RSA Cost: Gold coin entry

The Last Battle: Perception and Representation of the Liberation of Le Quesnoy 4 November 1918 Presenter: Dr Nathalie Philippe Date: Saturday 9 May Time: 3.30-5pm Venue: Te Awamutu & District Memorial RSA Cost: Gold coin entry

Inside the Shakespeare Hut? The Kiwis and the Bard in WWI It’s been 40 years in the have topped the upper deal, a who’s who of swing Presenter: Dr Mark Houlahan Date: Saturday 16 May waiting…but judging by the echelons of the international spanning generations Time: 3.30 -5pm Venue: Te Awamutu & District Memorial RSA deluge of entries to our first jazz world for decades. maintaining the flame of one Cost: Gold coin entry competition everyone is From Billie Holiday to of the world’s best-loved united in the view — it’s Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra sounds. This 80th been well worth the wait. to Nat King Cole, Sarah Anniversary Tour is a very Bookings are essential for this series, so please The living embodiment Vaughan to Ella Fitzgerald, special occasion and a rare of swing, one of the most the Count Basie Orchestra chance for Waikato folk to register by emailing [email protected]. elegant and irresistible has provided the supremely witness a truly elite jazz For any enquiries, please phone 027 286 7454. sounds that ever shook the distinctive sound and swing ensemble staged in the western world, The behind some of the greatest iconic Founders Theatre. Where the world is going Legendary Count Basie singers of the modern age. “If you play a tune and a Orchestra is bringing their Special guest vocalist is person don’t tap their feet, 80th Anniversary Tour to the remarkable Carmen don’t play the tune“ — Hamilton’s Founders Bradford, who has Count Basie. Theatre on Wednesday, may performed with artists A don’t miss-must see 27 and we are delighted to including Tony Bennett, concert! Tickets from offer you a second chance to James Brown, Wynton Ticketek. win a double pass to help Marsalis, Frank Sinatra and celebrate this landmark George Benson. Count Basie ■ To be in to win simply put occasion. heard Bradford sing in the your name, address and T. A C LUB Directed by veteran early eighties and daytime phone number on the trumpeter Scotty Barnhart, immediately hired her as back of a standard sized the big band 18-piece Count vocalist for his Orchestra, a envelope, address it to the Basie Orchestra features a role she has continued in to Count Basie Double Pass peerless array of this day. Competition and make sure it instrumentalists with Simply put, the Count reaches our office by 5pm, combined credentials that Basie Orchestra is the real Friday.

This competition is provided by ‘Fill The House Tickets Project’, proudly supporting families of children with cancer.

FAST AND FURIOUS 7 M WED 7:50 WOMAN IN GOLD M SATURDAYSU FROMFROM MIDDAYMIDDAY WED 10:20 & 5:45 23 MAY 2015 TILL 6.00PM THE LONGEST RIDE M ✶✶The WED 5:35 & 8:05 A fundraising and fun day at the TA Club AGE OF ADALINE M TUE 5:50, TENDERS AUCTIONS RAFFLES Best Value WED 10:10, 5:30 & 8:10 WESTERN STAR BBQ REFRESHMENTS In Show THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ENTERTAINMENT LIVE MUSIC BIG TRUCK RIDES Business ULTRON M TUE 5:30, WED 5:25 DIGGER DRIVING COMP FOR KIDS 7-13YRS ✶ WED 7:40 LUCKY SPOT PRIZES ✶ TESTAMENT OF YOUTH M Patrons are telling us how TUE 5:40, WED 10:00, 5:40 & 8:00 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! much they like our current films and that makes us very happy. A LITTLE CHAOS M $25 single/$40 double. Includes ﬁ rst beer or wine and BBQ snack, ALSO BOYCHOIR PG available from TA Club or phone Nod 027 493 1879 We try to put on the most well- START THU liked and best movies we can. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO TENDERS - TOP BID WINS: St John Ambulance Te Awamutu To bid contact Nod Chandler: Breast Cancer Support Te Awamutu [email protected] www.teawamutu.nz/courier & Alzheimers Support Te Awamutu or 027 493 1879

Te Awamutu Check out what’s on, people, links, ggames,ames, list yyourour Courierr business,b i communityit groups, upcomingi events.t Home of the online Te Awamutu Courier For further information or to donate goods or services contact Nod 20 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, April 28, 2015