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McDonald's Te Awamutu was lit up for breakfast as day one of level 3 dawned — but there wasn't the queue seen after lockdown 2020. Photo / Dean Taylor

Caitlan Johnston made by messaging either of the businesses' social media pages. n the first day of alert level ■ Storyteller: 221 Mahoe St, 07 870 3 yesterday, Te Awamutu 2560 residents didn’t rush to get The eatery and bar will be operating their coffee and takeaway from 5pm to 7.30pm for dinner ser- fixO — a stark contrast to the crowds vice, they have a menu available created after last year’s March during alert level 3 that can be viewed lockdown. on their social media pages. Orders On Tuesday at 11.59pm, every- can be made over the phone, online where south of Auckland changed to at foodbooking.com or through the the new alert level, which meant Red Kitchen manager Areta A steady line was forming at A customer collecting their order “How to Order” button on their some businesses, such as cafes, could Jamieson-Te Huia back in the cafe. McDonald’s yesterday morning. from Central Cafe's contactless pick- Facebook page. Payments can be begin operating again — as long as Photo / Caitlan Johnston Photo / Caitlan Johnston up system. Photo / Caitlan Johnston made online or via PayWave. Pick- they can do so in a legally way. up and free delivery are available. There were, however, only a few pay online, over the phone or in for contactless pickup and delivery. made via the cafe’s app, called Red ■ The Redoubt Bar and Eatery: 423 people here and there seen at popular another contactless way and to be Orders can be made online at www. Kitchen, which can be downloaded Alexandra St, 07 871 4768 cafes and food spots around town. able to legally deliver and pick up thenoodleshop.booknorder.co.nz from the Apple Store and Google Play. Food will be available to order for If getting out and about to support goods. ■ Lemongrass Thai Cuisine: 53 It features their entire food and drink pickup or delivery. Orders can be local businesses, customers are not Physical distancing rules are to be Sloane St, 07 871 8221 menu. made by phone or at www. permitted to go on to any business followed, masks must be worn and Orders need to be made online at ■ Churchills: 1 O¯ haupo¯Rd, 07 871 teawamutu.redoubtbarandeatery.co. premise except for supermarkets, basic hygiene measures should be www.lemongrassthai.booknorder.co. 8830 nz. dairies, butchers, fishmongers, maintained by operating businesses. nz. Pickup and delivery are available. Cafe food can be ordered by phone ■ Fahrenheit: 13 Roche St, 07 871 greengrocers, petrol stations, Local business owners are wel- ■ Central Cafe: 201 Alexandra St, 07 between 7am and 3pm. Some of the 5429 pharmacies or permitted health coming alert level 3 and the following 870 4055 food available includes pies, burgers, The restaurant will be offering services. is a list of some of the businesses that The cafe is serving coffee, breakfast, eggs benedict, arancini and more. contactless pickup and delivery for Businesses are required to display are open and operating in some way: pies, muffins and more from 6am to Coffee is also available. orders from 5pm today. Orders can a Covid-19 contact tracing QR code 1pm for contactless pickup. Orders ■ Kathy Cosmetics and Gifts / The be made via phone only and payment and provide an alternative tracing Food and coffee can be made via phone or email to Baker: 191 Alexandra St can be made by credit/debit card over system so customers can sign in or ■ The Noodle Shop: 124 Sloane St, [email protected]. Coffee, savouries, sweets and breads the phone or by bank transfer. provide their contact details. 07 871 2070 ■ Red Kitchen: 51 Mahoe St will be available for purchase and Contactless means to be able to Open seven days a week again and Orders for click and collect can be contactless pickup. Orders can be continued on A2P2

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Circulated free to over 14,000 homes in continued from A1P1 their Facebook page or by email at warrants of fitness and mechanical Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. [email protected]. and auto electrical car repairs. If ■ Doe & Co: Te Kawa Crossroads ■ Narrativ: 65 Alexandra St, 07 needed, cars can be picked up and CIRCULATION 14,180* Hall, 0279480362 8701879 dropped off. Bookings can be made Cheese scones, carrot cake loaf, The shop will be selling its babies by calling the office or emailing PHONE: 07 871 5151 muffins and coffee will be available and children's essential needs, care [email protected] POSTAL ADDRESS: to order from the food and coffee and wellbeing products and ■ Love Thy Lawn: 021 178 9897 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, cart. Coffee can be pre-ordered via homewares from their website The business is operating for Te Awamutu 3840 text. Baking orders can also be www.narrativ.co.nz and operating Wednesday, Thursday and Friday made to [email protected] with a click and collect system this week offering contactless lawn OFFICE HOURS: ■ Columbus Coffee: 670Cam- from the shop. Pickup days are set care service. Bookings can be made Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm bridge Rd to change, check the businesses by phone or email at Closed Public Holidays The cafe at the Mitre 10 Mega Facebook or Instagrampage for [email protected]. ■ DELIVERY QUERIES: 0800 111 200 premises has set up a makeshift Kathy Kearns (left) and daughter information. Focused Physiotherapy: 13/670 drive-through in the carpark. Cof- Paige are serving up treats from Cambridge Rd, 07 871 4321 EDITORIAL fee and a selection of cabinet food The Baker, including coffee, Service Services are available via ■ Dean Taylor (Editor) can be ordered online at pastries and bread. Central Kids Kindergartens Telehealth from Monday to Friday, columbuscoffee.co.nz. The open- Photo / Caitlan Johnston The Hazelmere (07 871 4548), Rewi 8am to 5pm offering general Ext: 67705 0274 819951 ing hours are Monday to Friday St (07 871 5438) and Kihikihi (07 871 physiotherapy, hand therapy and [email protected] 7am to 4pm and on weekends from 871 583 4545) centres are operating for neurological conditions services. Caitlan Johnston Ext: 67710 8am to 4pm. Professional hair products will be essential workers who need care They are able to organise braces, [email protected] available to shop online at www. for their children. Other contact crutches, walkers, X-rays, scans Jesse Wood Ext: 67713 Retail teamseven.co.nz, for delivery and details can be found at www. and special referrals. They are also ■ The CoLab Store: 45 Alexandra click and collect. Purchases are centralkids.org.nz/kindergartens offering online pilates classes, [email protected] ■ SPORT St available for contactless pickup on Edmonds Judd: 486 Alexandra details can be found on their Open Monday to Friday from 10am Mondays, Wednesdays and St, 07 872 6327 Facebook page. [email protected] to noon for local contactless pick- Fridays from noon to 2pm. It's business as usual at Edmonds ■ OnFire Consulting: 07 8706411 ADVERTISING ups, purchases can be made online ■ Whitechapel Recycled Cloth- Judd, they say. They are open from Consultants are continuing to oper- Leon Green 027 2393864 at www.thecolabstore.co.nz and ing: 33 Lyon St 8.30am until 5pm Monday to ate remotely from hometoprovide couriers will be sent out daily. The store is selling its quality pre- Friday. fire engineering needs. www. [email protected] ■ Showcase Jewellers: 15 Alexan- loved female clothing via ■ Kihikihi Garage: 23 Leslie St, 07 onfire.co.nz [email protected] dra St, 07 87167 97 Facebook and Instagrampages. 8716710 ■ All Things Trees Waikato: CLASSIFIEDS Open Monday to Friday, 9am to Purchases will be available for The business is open to do auto- 0277214184 Tania King Ext: 67708 5pm with a click and collect station pick-up or delivery. motive repairs, warrants of fitness They are offering tree work, hedge at the front door. Most of the range ■ The Birdcage: 198 Alexandra St, and other services. Open 8am to trimming, and mulch and firewood [email protected] and gift vouchers are loaded to 07 817 2920 5pm. More details on their deliveries from Monday to Friday. We welcome letters - preferably via email. their website – www.jewelleryhub. Products can be ordered online at Facebook page. They are, however, available to They should be under 300 words and co.nz. Call to order items that are www.thebird-cage.co.nz and they ■ Dental on Mahoe: 371 Mahoe St, contact 24/7 and weekend work must have the sender’s name, address not on the website, for Pandora can be picked up or delivered. 07 871 7432 can be arranged. and phone number. No pseudonyms products and for gift wrapping. Potted plants will be loaded online The clinic is operating to see dental are accepted and names will only be ■ Fleur Eleise Florist: 518 Sloane to purchase but at this stage fresh emergencies only between 10am If you are a Te Awamutu withheld in special circumstances at the St, 027 261 4420 flowers are unavailable. and 2pm . Call the clinic first as they business operating during ■ i discretion of the editor. Letters are not Orders are to be made online at Wright Fishing and Outdoors: will be triaging patients over the alert level 3 and would like www.fleureleiseflorist.co.nz,by168 George St, 07 871 8205 phone. to be added to this usually acknowledged and may be edited, ■ abridged or discarded. phone or via email The shop will be offering solely on Thrive Tuition: 021 1455 401 directory, email caitlan. ([email protected]) a click and collect system. There They are offering one-to-one tu- [email protected] and We’re online at for contactless delivery or pickup. are no shop hours but orders will ition via Zoom. www.thrive.net.nz include details such as nzmecommunitynews.pressreader.com Stock is limited so orders need to be processed as they comein. ■ Auto Super Shoppe: 177 Rickit business name, opening be made in advance. 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Flashback: Marcia Bayley (left), with Helen Ransom and Barbara Hopkinson, judging the 2006 Horse of the Year at the Hawke's Bay Showgrounds, Hastings. Photo / Steven McNicholl Trailblazing equestrian rides into NZ hall of fame Decades of contribution recognised

ast month in Wellington, long-time Te Awamutu resi- dent Marcia Bayley was inducted into the Equestrian LNew Zealand Hall of Fame. Marcia has contributed decades to the sport of equestrian – particularly dressage — as an official, competitor, supporter and mentor to many. From the early days she shone, and is considered one of the true pioneers of her discipline in , forging a pathway for many others to follow. A top competitor, she was the winner of the first grand prix test in New Zealand, and went on to great success in Australia, helping the New Zealand team to victory in the first official transtasman test and making the podium in the grand prix at the Australian champs. She has won the Burkner Medal Marcia Bayley in 2012, when she was at the New Zealand national cham- awarded the Fissenden Trophy for pionships six times, including four in Outstanding Contribution to Marcia Bayley (left) is inducted into the Equestrian NZ Hall of Fame by ESNZ president and longtime friend Sue a row. Dressage. Photo / Supplied Hobson. Photo / Lisa Preston Photography She is an A-level judge, technical delegate, an FEI list 2 steward, and 1986, and won the Burkner Medal unable to attend. Marcia and her next Marcia has become a well-qualified held clinics, and has become one of a national steward. Her dedication to from 1986-1989. She qualified Ken- mount Rubicon were regular official who has served time on the the most familiar and formidable dressage has been unwavering. tucky for the inaugural World Eques- entrants in the Prix St Georges in the national judges committee, been an faces around the dressage arena. It was with her lovely grey horse trian Games in Stockholm in 1990, but early days of the FEI Dressage World active, hard-working and highly In 2012, Dressage NZ presented her Kentucky that she won New Zea- due to the prohibitive cost of Challenge. valued member of Dressage Waikato, with the Fissenden Trophy for out- land’s first grand prix test back in transporting horses to Europe, was Since these competitive days, donated trophies, mentored riders, standing contribution to the Sport. A funeral service is important

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07 870 2137 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu [email protected] www.rosetown.co.nz Jim Goddin - Helen Carter - Jan Howie - David Espin 4 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, September 2, 2021 A timely MP relishes new National role reminder with farmers and then they will be able to develop workable policies,” Rusty Nail Kuriger is now she says. “Solutions never come out of Well- spokeswoman ington, they come from the farmers. Pinch and a punch, hooray it’s “The Government also needs to be September, for agriculture proactive and put tools in place to This August has been a month to assist farmers to be compliant.” remember. eing named National’s Intensive grazing From our lofty position, all clear of the spokeswoman for agricul- Just days into her new role, Bar- virus, ture is almost a dream come bara is pleased to see common-sense It suddenly turned up and really did bite true for Taranaki-King is prevailing in Southland. us. BCountry MP Barbara Kuriger. The Government’s proposed in- The icing on the cake would be tensive winter grazing (IWG) rules for The sudden and serious turn of events, a National Government after the Southland, were due to come into Caused some dismay and a need to 2023 election and holding on to the effect in May, but were deferred in repent . coveted portfolio. March for one year, after the farming For fortress New Zealand had had a big “Working from the grassroots up sector deemed them “unworkable”. breech rather than the top down is how I’ll Last Thursday, the Government This delta strain us finally did reach. be tackling my new responsibility,” announced it’s now going to adopt says Barbara. almost all the changes put forward It’s fair to say we’d got somewhat The change in portfolio gives her by the Southland Winter Grazing relaxed, rural communities role to Southland Advisory Group, which is made up Or truth be had, we’d become really MP Joseph Mooney, under a minor of ag sector representatives. slack, reshuffle released by party leader Taranaki — King Country MP Barbara Kuriger (right) hosted her leader A consultation document was also at scanning and jabbing and keeping on Judith Collins on Saturday. Judith Collins at National Fieldays earlier this year. Photo / Caitlan Johnston released and is now open for top Barbara also retains energy and feedback on the Ministry for the Of this Covid threat that just doesn’t stop. natural resources, as well as food the decision was announced, and will be. Environment website. Submissions safety. says she and her team are “fizzing “Nor do they include regional/ close on October 7. Level 4 lockdown came on just so fast, Speaking to the Te Awamutu Cour- and ready to go”. local differences or support the “Farmers are the first people to Suddenly no longer a thing of the past. ier this week from lockdown in New And she’s not mincing her words. hundreds of grassroots initiatives, want to improve on what they’re For some, a respite from busyness of Plymouth, she said she was thrilled “Labour has drafted a raft of regu- catchment, conservation and land doing,” says Barbara. life, to be given agriculture and retain lations, altered others and enacted care groups that have been working “But when the Government wants For others no income, more stress and energy and natural resources — two unintended uses of various bits of well for years, some for decades. to bring in rules that don’t work, why more strife. meaty and important portfolios. legislation, leading to the enormous “They don’t even consider the would they have agreed with them? “My background in agriculture pressure on the agricultural sector. voluntary work done by rural com- Fortunately, ag sector reps have An upheaval for all in so many ways, gives me a great understanding of “And farmers have had a gutsful. munities, farmers and private land- given the Government more level- Life tough and surreal for the past 14 what the rural sector is experienc- It’s too much, too fast. owners, who have already placed headed suggestions, and they’ve lis- days. ing,” she says. “Part of my new role is to hold the thousands of hectares under coven- tened this time. A bit more normality is now on the cards, “But I have got my teeth into Government to account, and I have ants.” “But the Environment Minister Those outside Auckland will find it less energy and natural resources and yet to see a workable and warranted Barbara says the common-sense and the Agriculture Minister need to hard, now I have two portfolios that are proposal from them. approach from the Government brush up on their understanding of vitally important for New Zealand, “Creating change with no concept would be to stop, and work with the how farming works before writing To go buy a coffee, a pie or Big Mac, but at the same time undergoing of food production, is not helpful or ag sector on one issue at a time. regulations that aren’t feasible,” she A semblance of normal is finally back. rapid and major change.” useful. She says the sector is trying hard says. These recent events a stark reminder, Barbara thinks some of that “As I said in my column last week, to meet new requirements, but there “There is nothing like learning be loving and caring and always be change is too much, too fast. the broad brush approach to farming isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. from one’s mistakes, but not at the kinder. She has been speaking with rural will do nothing to either fix or sup- “If we want to find workable expense of rural New Zealand. We’re For life can change at the drop of a hat, leaders and advocacy groups since port what they claim the outcomes solutions, Government has to work far too busy for that.” This contagious virus a testament to that.

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0800 28 29 26 (8am – 8pm, 7 days a week) 6 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, September 2, 2021 Thursday, September 2, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 7 MATAMATA COUNTRY LODGE New plan adopted for HOME, HOSPITAL & RETIREMENT VILLAGE growing Waipa¯village new concept plan for Nga¯hinapo¯uri, a Clockwise from growing village in left: Plan of the Waipa¯, has been proposed Aadopted by Council as of expansion of Tuesday, August 31. Nga¯hinapo¯uri Waipa¯ District Council’s Village; Detail Nga¯hinapo¯uri Village Concept of the new Plan, which began in October three-leg 2018, is a visionary approach roundabout for the village, with the ability that is key to for the school to grow, Nga¯hinapo¯uri's improved transport corridors future and a new economic and com- development; munity hub at its heart. Conceptual Waipa¯ District Mayor Jim Artist’s Mylchreest said the Impression of SERVICED APARTMENTS Nga¯hinapo¯uri Village Concept Village plan, which features three Commercial AVAILABLE NOW large housing areas, a new Precinct intersection layout, a com- building with munity hub and improved vil- It has been an ordinary effort to get this al-fresco dining, • Beautiful modern layout • House-keeping once a week lage entrances and pedestrian finalised and the feedback covered extraordinary effort • Main meal provided daily • Health care staff onsite connections has been a “really we’ve had is that the com- pedestrian • A lifestyle designed for maximum privacy and independence long time coming”. to get this finalised munity is all for it. It’s a frontage and Strategic projects driver, great blueprint for the on-street Live your life to the full in a Matamata Country Lodge Justine Kennedy, said the con- and the feedback growing village in the parking. Serviced Apartment - enquire today! cept plan was created in col- future,” said Clare. Graphics / Boffa laboration with mana whenua, we’ve had is that the The Nga¯hinapo¯uri Miskell key community stakeholders, community is all for Village Concept Plan Waka Kotahi NZ Transport provides overall guid- Agency, the Ministry of Educa- it. ance for the Proud to be part of your community since 1995 tion and Council. Clare St Pierre sustainable growth, A community hub with and school for safe transporta- tion would provide additional Implementing the new con- “Our stakeholders have future development economic and recreational op- tion options. land for the school by cept plan will be subject to selflessly given their time and and look and feel of the portunities was high on the list The existing four-way inter- redirecting Reid Rd further funding allocation through the energy to this concept plan, village to 2050, by fo- of community wants, with section between Nga¯hinapo¯uri south. This option was consid- 2024-34 Long Term Plan and coming up with fantastic ideas true reflection of the wider cusing on the specific good linkages to the adjoining and Reid Roads and State High- ered amongst five others and private developer aspirations. and a strong vision for what community’s vision for the vil- needs, aspirations and parks, golf club and primary way 39 was a main point of ultimately selected as the pre- the community want to see in lage.” vision of the community. school. consideration for the com- ferred option through public the future. The significant community By 2050, Ngahinapouri The new residential areas munity, due to safety concerns consultation and feedback The new plan can be “I’m so pleased that we were contribution was also recog- will be accommodating an ad- will feature large lot residential and the layout impeding the from Waka Kotahi NZ Trans- viewed at the Council able to incorporate so many of nised by local Pirongia Ward ditional 650 residents in 300 housing, in keeping with the school’s ability to grow. port Agency, the Ministry of i website, waipadc.govt. these into the final plan and I councillors, Clare St Pierre and new households. The census existing village feel, with A key community group Education, Council’s Trans- nz/our-council/ am proud of what we’ve Bruce Thomas. data from 2018 denotes the pedestrian pathways linking proposed that a new three-leg portation Manager and inde- strategy-and-planning/ created together, which is a “It has been an extra- population was 1668. back to the community hub roundabout intersection op- pendent consultants. structure-plans PHONE (07) 888 4090 Recycling collections continue for most

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ecycling collection continues for most, but not all households in RWaipa¯, says Waipa¯ District Council. Celebrate Waipa¯District Council has had to temporarily suspend recycling collection services to households on narrow streets and those using the assisted PGG WRIGHTSON REAL ESTATE AWARDS 2021 service, due to high risk of contamination and spread. Waipa¯ District Council’s operations team leader — transportation Jennifer Braith- List with Salesperson today if you want results that count! waite says the change in ser- vice follows the same pro- cesses as the 2020 lockdown as a safeguard against Covid- 19. PETER WYLIE 2021 REGIONAL AWARDS “The Waipa¯ district’s recycling collection is on hold Number One Team for Rural – Waikato/ at both alert levels 3 and 4 for Council is asking residents to make sure they place bins away 2021 NATIONAL AWARDS properties with narrow streets from any obstacles such lampposts. Photo / Supplied or accessways where our Supreme Real Estate Award 2021 - King Country recycling trucks have trouble the contractor using a larger letterboxes and other wheelie turning around and those on truck with a mechanical lifting bins. “Our drivers need space Top Region for NZ -Waikato/King Country our assisted service, where arm that can be operated from around the bin to lift it safely, Most Revenue and Sales Units Nationally drivers need to physically lift inside the truck. and they aren’t able to get out the bin and empty it into the Jennifer said the vast major- to move bins during alert Number One Rural Salesperson Nationally truck. ity of Waipa¯residents wouldn’t levels 3 and 4 so we appreciate “It’s the manual handling be impacted by the limitations every effort our residents go to 6th Nationally for Lifestyle Peter Wylie element that increases the and Waipa¯ District Council in order to help us.” potential health risks to the was working to create A full list of affected proper- Number One Team for Rural - Waikato B 07 878 0265 | M 027 473 5855 driver, so we’re placing these solutions for those who would. ties and other questions about collections on hold while we’re She asks that residents en- changes to council services is bayofplentytimes.co.nzgrabone.co.nz E [email protected] at alert levels 3 and 4. The sure bins are placed apart and available at www.waipadc. Top Region for NZ - Waikato service will be back to normal easily accessible to ensure the govt.nz/covid-19. Waipa¯ Dis- collection at alert level 2,” con- drivers were able to empty trict Council is not responsible firmed Jennifer. them. for rubbish collection in the grabone.co.nz Council said the reason the “Please help keep our essen- district, and any issues around bayofplentytimes.co.nz www.pggwre.co.nz majority of the district’s tial workers safe by placing rubbish collection should be PGG Wrightson Real Estate ltd, licensed REAA 2008 Helping grow the country recycling collection can take your bin on the kerbside cor- directed to individual service place uninterrupted is due to rectly and away from cars, providers. 8 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, September 2, 2021 Paul Harris Fellowship for Smith Murray joined Rotary in 2002 and in the following years was a director Honoured with of various committees. He was presi- dent in 2008-09 with Laurel taking Rotary over as president the following Ro- tary year. achievement They are a good team, helping and complementing each other in all their t the recent Rotary Change- community activities. over of officers, Murray Among many other activities he is Smith was presented with involved with in Rotary, Murray has a Paul Harris Fellowship for used his skills in helping with IT, the servicesA to Rotary and the commun- Facebook and website pages. ity. He is a member of the International The Paul Harris Fellow is named Fellowship of Flying Rotarians and after the founder of Rotary. He and regularly participates in the NZ Police three business associates had the first Blue Light programme where he meeting in Chicago in 1905. provides flights for disadvantaged The Paul Harris Fellow was estab- youth. lished in his honour in 1957 to express Murray and Laurel have hosted appreciation for the contribution to several overseas students as part of the humanitarian and educational the International Rotary Student programmes of The Rotary Foun- Exchange Programme. dation. Rotary’s Murray Smith and family await his Paul Harris Fellow award. Photo / Supplied They are both on the District 9930 These programmes include an ar- Committee for Rotary Fellowship ray of projects that improve the lives Rotarians designate a Paul Harris which all have given, and is not lightly Rotarians and guests heard that Exchange and they have participated of people around the world and en- Fellow to recognise a person whose made. Murray was educated at Matangi in four exchanges for the district. hance international friendship and life demonstrates a shared purpose The certificate presented, states Primary School, Southwell School Murray has been chairman for the understanding. with the objectives and mission of that a person is named a Paul Harris and Hamilton Boys’ High School. Mt Pirongia Forest Park Lodge for the Programmes provide educational The Rotary Foundation to build Fellow “in appreciation of tangible He worked in various occupations past five years and assists with opportunities, food, potable water, world understanding and peace. and significant assistance given for which included a fitting and turning Kainga Aroha House and with Laurel, health care, immunisations, and shel- The Rotary Club of Te Awamutu the furtherance of better understand- apprenticeship. delivers food parcels for the needy ter for millions of persons. donates to The Rotary Foundation in ing and friendly relations between He also worked for some years in from the food bank. These activities are funded, the name of the person selected to the peoples of the world”. Bougainville for mining and timber Rotarians thanked Murray for his implemented, and managed by receive a Paul Harris Fellow. Murray’s wife Rotarian Laurel and companies before forming business service and congratulated him on Rotarians and Rotary clubs around This is a recognition made on family attended the function for the operations in ready mix concrete, being awarded a Paul Harris Fellow- the globe. behalf of all members of the club, to presentation. paving manufacturing and farming. ship. Rotary reflects on a year when ability to serve was tested

The Te Awamutu Rotary changeover, with Interplast. held at Rosenvale in Roto-O-Rangi Rotarians moved to the new recently, highlighted service to chapel on site to listen to the enter- others. tainment provided by special guest Waipa¯ District Mayor Jim soprano Beatrice Hofer, a renowned Mylchreest and wife Robyn, Rotary’s singer and teacher. She sang a variety district governor-elect from Te Ku¯iti, of pieces, which displayed her versa- Kevin Forgeson, and wife Dianne, and tility, range and quality of voice. other guests, Rotarians and partners Beatrice oversees the vocal section at enjoyed the ambience and high qual- the Te Awamutu Competition ity of food provided by the staff at Society. She showed the Rotarians Rosenvale. the Aria Cup, which bears the names After changeover, immediate past of Dames Kiri Te Kanawa and president John Harrison thanked Malvina Major. The latter sent a everyone for their contribution in an special message to be read out at the at-times difficult year, as some meet- function and both she and Beatrice ings were held on Zoom to keep thanked Rotarians for the annual members connected during Covid-19 funds donated to the Music Society lockdowns. as a step for helping students on their He noted that despite this, a suc- Rotarians Kuldeep Dhiman (left), Carol Turner (second from career paths. cessful year meant the community New president Peter Robertson with immediate past right) and Ross Turner (right) with community services New President Peter Robertson is was well-served by Rotarians’ en- president John Harrison. Photos / Supplied awardee Lona Paul. excited for the year ahead. His wish deavours — many of which are is to achieve smarter volunteering, so carried out quietly behind the scenes. Jim Broom received the Block of Wheel Drive Safari. He was presented this if possible. Rotarians are not overloaded by the John said even though Covid-19 Wood Award for his IT services to the with funds to go towards the bus run. Jill Harrison received flowers and many calls on their time. had effectively stopped student club and community events; Murray Over the years this event has contri- a gift for her work on the 4 Wheel He would like to involve more of exchanges, local young people were Smith, a Paul Harris Fellow Award for buted some $80,000 to $100,000 to Drive Safari — which past member the public in some of the projects, like still able to benefit from other Rotary services to community; and Lona more remote areas of the district. This David Samuel previously ran for helping with the monthly e-waste activities, such as Science School and Paul, the Community Services Award has supported things such as the many years. collection, helping at the annual Book Rotary’s Youth Programme of Enrich- and flowers for her work in a wide playground at Ka¯whia, computers in Others to receive flowers were: Fair, or volunteering for jobs at Lake ment. range of roles, from the Hub at Kihi- smaller rural primary schools, and Pauline Love, as thanks for her help Rotopiko. He mentioned Te Awamutu Ro- kihi School, Steps and Promises, to maintenance of rural community with the annual Book Fair; Janet tary reaching 75 years of serving the environmental work at Lake facilities among other items. Harrison, for supporting John as If you would like to assist with community, thanked his team for the Rotopiko. Mark Mandeno, represent- Rotarians are now searching for a president for the past year, and Eliza- any of the Rotary projects, past year, then moved on to the ing Nga¯roma district, was thanked for venue for next year’s event and ask beth Wright for services to the inter- i contact Peter on 021 978 343 presentation of awards. their help with the ever-popular 4 members of the public to assist with national community with her work or Liz on 027 223 8921

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Maintenance work will also the move to Covid-19 alert level 3 for “These standards and guidelines resume across the Bay of Plenty and Tell St John if you most of the country, excluding Auck- include measures for pre-planning Jo Wilton Waikato. Restarting critical mainten- have symptoms land and Northland. work, documenting the health and ance work as the drier season St John is asking the public to Waka Kotahi New Zealand Trans- safety of staff, ensuring safe physical approaches ensures a safe, efficient let ambulance staff know if port Agency paused all non-essential distancing is maintained, cleaning of and accessible state highway net- they or anyone in their maintenance and project work with all plant, tools and vehicles, and being “The transition back to on-site work over the next 12 months. household have been exposed the move to alert level 4 August 17. able to quickly and accurately trace work will be different for every pro- “Maintenance operations will use to, have symptoms of or have Regional manager infrastructure people should they come in contact ject, and the timing will depend on similar plans to ensure the safety of tested positive for Covid-19. delivery Jo Wilton says the safety of with someone who contracts Covid- the nature and complexity of work our people and the communities we St John understands some workers and road users remains the 19.” sites. Some on-site activity will be able work in.” people fear that they will not top priority for Waka Kotahi and alert The individual plans must be ac- to resume straight away, but it will Wilton encouraged people driving get an ambulance response in level 3 is not a return to normal. cepted by Waka Kotahi before the take time for some sites and projects through worksites to be patient, re- these circumstances, but St “We’re working with contractors project can resume and will be to be fully operational.” spectful and look out for road John says ambulance crews on specific Covid-19 plans for each of closely monitored to ensure each Some projects rely on personnel workers who are stepping outside of respond to all emergencies, at our work sites. contractor is complying with the and resources still affected by the their bubbles to do vital work. all alert levels. “Every one of these plans will align requirements to look after the health level 4 lockdown in Auckland, Wilton Waka Kotahi expects to be able to St John ambulance officers are with the new Health Order and strict and safety of workers and the travel- says. provide more detail on individual trained and experienced in industry standards provided by Con- ling public. “Infrastructure plays a critical role projects over the next week. infection control practice, and deal with infectious diseases all year round. Olsen confident Waipa¯will weather storm Level 3 gatherings Under alert level 3, gatherings for weddings, funerals and New Zealand’s latest Covid-19 level 4 fident it will bounce back,” said Brad. contributors to Waipa¯’s strong econ- and exports. “There is also the risk of tangihana are permitted to go lockdown isn’t all doom and gloom Before the latest level 4 lockdown, omy. brain drain as the impact of Covid- ahead but only with a for Waipa¯’s economy according to Waipa¯’s spending had grown 15 per Brad added: “Waipa¯has seen more 19 lessen overseas makes the labour maximum of 10 guests. one leading economist. cent compared to pre-pandemic 2019 construction jobs being filled, more market tighter.” Principal economist at Infometrics, levels. Waipa¯employment also grew. houses being built and more people After last year’s lockdown, spend- Brad Olsen, updated Waipa¯ District Brad said Waipa¯gained momen- moving to the district. A booming ing activity in New Zealand took three Libraries closed Council on how the national and local tum after the last lockdown as locals construction industry filters down, months to bounce back, compared to Waipa¯District Libraries in Te economy has fared after the 2020 focused on supporting local business which has meant an increase in retail China, which took eight. “Globally, Awamutu and Cambridge lockdowns, and what can be and spending their money locally. spending.” New Zealand has been a leading light remain closed during alert expected after the most recent. “If we want this momentum to Nationally the economy will con- through Covid-19.” level 3. Resources and “Waipa¯ entered the latest continue we will need to see this local tinue to face challenges, including Olsen will now review the databases are available 24/7 at lockdown in a strong position. 2021 support again as we come out of labour and housing shortages. 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eedback is now open on a proposal to reduce the num- ber of Waipa¯District council- lors and make changes to wardF boundaries. The initial proposal, given the green light at Waipa¯District Council’s Finance and Corporate Committee on August 17, sees a reduction in the number of councillors from 13 to 11 and changes to ward boundaries, along with minor changes to com- munity board boundaries and a re- tention of the current structure. Deputy chief executive Ken Morris said the proposal aims to provide fair and effective representation for Waipa¯ residents and ratepayers, to provide an effective community voice and strengthen local dem- ocracy. “The proposal covers how many councillors we should have in each Waipa¯District Councillors, from left — back row: Elwyn Andree-Wiltens (Maungatautari Ward), Lou Brown (Te Awamutu Ward), Grahame Webber (Cambridge ward, which geographical areas those Ward), Bruce Thomas (Pirongia Ward), Roger Gordon (Cambridge Ward), Marcus Gower (Te Awamutu Ward), Philip Coles (Cambridge Ward), Mike Pettit wards will cover and proposed (Cambridge Ward), Andrew Brown (Te Awamutu Ward), Clare St Pierre (Pirongia Ward); front row: Susan O’Regan (Kakepuku Ward), Liz Stolwyk (Deputy names of our new wards,” said Ken. Mayor/Cambridge Ward), Jim Mylchreest (Mayor) , Garry Dyet (Waipa District Council Chief Executive), Hazel Barnes (Te Awamutu Ward). Photo / Supplied “We’re also proposing keeping the existing community board structure similar to what it is now, but with a — Cambridge ward (four council- Rd and Kaipaki areas. community board structure also has encourage everyone to head to reduction from 11 to 10 members, lors). One less elected member and — Maungatautari ward (one coun- the same changes as councillor urban waipadc.govt.nz/haveyoursay to across the two boards. a boundary change in the Fencourt cillor). Boundary changes to include and rural ward boundaries, except check it out,” added Ken. “The number of community board and Hautapu areas. Kaipaki and reflect the changes to the Kakepuku area, which would remain members in the Cambridge subdiv- — Te Awamutu and Kihikihi ward Cambridge ward boundary. an electoral area in its own right, For the full statement of ision is proposed to reduce from five (three councillors). One less elected — At the same time council is also rather than being combined with proposal, boundary changes to four to make sure we comply with member and a small boundary required to consider whether com- Pirongia. i and to see how the the rules in the legislation about how change in the Pa¯terangi / Nga¯roto Rd munity boards are appropriate to “We recognise this may appear representation review affects many people elected members can area. provide for effective representation confusing so we’ve created an you, head to www.waipadc. represent.” — A combined Pirongia and of communities of interest within the interactive map for residents to enter govt.nz/haveyoursay. The proposal approved is for the Kakepuku ward (two councillors). community and fair representation of their property address and see what Consultation will close at following arrangements for the 2022 One less elected member and bound- electors. the proposal would look like at an 5pm, Wednesday, September and 2025 elections: ary changes in the Paterangi / Ngaroto Council is proposing the existing individual household level. “I would 29.

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Smith, Richard Loe, Jasin Goldsmith, on August 20 but due to alert International tours have also pro- Warren Gatland, Steve Gordon, levelT 4 restrictions was postponed. vided some of the union’s most Graham Purvis Although this event hasn’t hap- memorable moments with the 1956 1990s: Rob Gordon, Matthew pened as of yet, that doesn’t mean we win over the Springboks (14-10) at Cooper, John Mitchell, Mark can’t remember and celebrate 100 Rugby Park still regarded by many as Cooksley, Scott McLeod, Aaron Hopa, years of our beloved province. the finest day in Waikato Rugby Todd Miller, Royce Willis, Rhys So far this Bunnings Warehouse history. Duggan NPC season, Waikato have come Other notable international scalps 2000s: , Mark away with two wins against North include France (1961 and 1979), Aus- Ranby, , David Hill, Harbour (28-15) and Wellington tralia (1972 and 1990), Wales (1988) , Keith Lowen, Regan (43-37) led by co-captains Ayden and the British and Irish Lions in 1993. King, Keith Robinson, Steven Bates, Johnstone and Fletcher Smith. The community game in the Wai- Jono Gibbes, , Sosene Since his debut in 2016, Johnstone kato is as strong as ever with the club Anesi, , , has played 25 times for Waikato. competition regarded as one of the , , “I think it’s massive for the union best in the country. Kevin O’Neill, , Rich- to be celebrating 100 years. Waikato is made up of 32 clubs ard Kahui, , Aled de “Waikato has been a part of my from Hamilton and the surrounding Malmanche family for generations; you can’t say districts with over 10,000 registered 2010s: Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Brad that about franchises. players. Weber, Anton Lienert-Brown, Damian “Although NPC may not be the “I think the union can be really McKenzie, , , Luke huge sellout [for] crowds it once was, proud to reach 100 years. To the Jacobson I think the passion and legacy of many who have contributed big or 2020s: , Samisoni Waikato rugby is truly amazing,” says small, that’s what this region is all Taukei’aho Johnstone. about,” says Willison. “Personally I “Waikato’s history is so rich that would like to congratulate all the BLACK FERNS REPRESENTA- you still hear fans talking about current and past players, coaches, TIVES: games, players, teams and stories. management and volunteers who “So I think that needs to be cele- have represented this proud union. 1990s: Helen Mahon-Stroud, brated, and hopefully those stories Waikato co-captain Ayden Johnstone. Photo / Bruce Lim, Photosport A special mention to our Waikato All Louisa Wall, Nina Sio, Heidi Reader, and games still inspire kids to want Blacks on the 100 years.” Lenadeen Simpson-Brown, Vanessa to be a part of Waikato rugby today.” proud to represent my team, my until the present boundaries Cootes, Farah Palmer, Regina Sheck Former Waikato captain Jackson family and my region.” remained and the title was changed ALL BLACKS REPRESENTA- 2000s: Adrianne Lili’i, Rhonda Willison represented the Mooloos on The history to in 1921. TIVES: Kay, Emma Jensen, Lauren 60 occasions from 2007-2013. Rugby itself began in the Waikato The achievements 1920s: Jack Tuck Engebretsen, Melodie Bosman (nee “Representing the red, yellow and during 1874 with Nga¯ruawa¯hia, Ham- To date, Waikato has produced 70 1930s: John Leeson, James Ngatai) black was an absolute privilege. Eas- ilton, and Cambridge having teams. All Blacks and 25 Black Ferns as well Wynyard 2010s: Terina Te Tamaki, Victoria ily the best time of my rugby career,” South was as the likes of former All Black Adam 1940s: Has Catley, Keith Arnold, Grant (nee Blackledge), Chelsea Alley, says Willison. founded at Te Aroha on May 8, 1909, Thomson who represented Waikato Bill Conrad Honey Hireme-Smiler, Les Elder (nee “The history and the tradition of by the amalgamation of several after his international career was 1950s: Ponty Reid, Hugh McLaren, Ketu), Stacey Fluhler (nee Waaka), the jersey gave me the feeling of organisations in the southern part of over. 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a¯ori All Black and former 13: CENTRE - 100 XV Highlanders first five- eighth has joined the Chiefs next season,M having signed on for their 2022 Super Rugby Pacific campaign. The 26-year-old, who holds one All Blacks test cap to his name and helped lead the Highlanders to the Super Rugby Transtasman final, said he is excited to link up with the Chiefs. “I’ve loved my time with the Highlanders and am grateful for everything they’ve done for me,” said Ioane. Josh Ioane in action during his only Richard Kahui Photo / David Wheadon Anton Lienert-Brown Photo / WRFU Arthur Stone Photo / Photosport “However, I’m excited to link up test match, against in 2019 at with the Chiefs wha¯nau, they’ve built Hamilton. Photo / Dean Purcell panel of local judges has their Facebook page to watch out for BORN: 1995 an amazing culture up there from been selected in order to each week. CLUB: University what I’ve heard and I admire what environment and we look forward to make a team of the century Panel members: WAIKATO CAPS: 21 (2014-Present) the Gallagher Chiefs are about. Hope- him joining the Chiefs wha¯nau in as Waikato Rugby Union Murray Meinung, Kevin Hart, WAIKATO POINTS: 20 fully I am able to add something to 2022.” Ahead towards their centenary Brian Clarke, David Fox, Jesse Wood TOTAL ALL BLACK MATCHES: 52 that environment.” Ioane made his provincial debut celebrations (1921-2021). and Evan Pegden. (2016-Present) The 2021 Chiefs head coach Clay- for Otago against North Harbour in Each week three players will be TOTAL ALL BLACK POINTS: 45 ton McMillan said Ioane will be a 2017 and eventual Super Rugby debut announced for a single position, one PANEL’S SECOND FIVE-EIGHTH ARTHUR STONE welcomed addition. for the Highlanders in 2018. In 2019 through to 15. FOR 100 XV: BORN: 1960 “Josh is a quality footballer and he became the first choice 10 for the In the following week’s edition, the Matthew Cooper CLUB: Melville, Pirates, Kaikorai welcome addition to the Gallagher Highlanders and has played 42 Super panel’s pick of those three will be WAIKATO CAPS: 79 (1980-1985) Chiefs. His versatility and experience Rugby matches for the club. announced as the winner of that CENTRE PICKS: WAIKATO POINTS: 136 is advantageous, but more import- Ioane made his All Blacks test position. RICHARD KAHUI TOTAL ALL BLACK MATCHES: 23 antly, creates further depth and genu- debut against Tonga in Hamilton in Please note these picks are voted BORN: 1985 (1981-1986) ine competition for places across our 2019 and was recently part of the 2021 on by the panel and it is their opinion CLUB: Te Rapa TOTAL ALL BLACK POINTS: 23 backline,” said McMillan. Ma¯ori All Blacks squad under as a group. WAIKATO CAPS: 36 (2004-2011) “That brings a healthy edge to a McMillan. We invite the public to have their WAIKATO POINTS: 75 Send an email to teawamutu. team environment and we need that The newly announced Super say, although this will not affect the TOTAL ALL BLACK MATCHES: 18 [email protected] or drop a to keep fostering individual and col- Rugby Pacific will kick off on Febru- final XV. (2008-2011) i note off to the Te Awamutu lective growth. I know Josh is excited ary 18 and feature 12 teams in an Waikato Rugby have also got a fan TOTAL ALL BLACK POINTS: 50 Courier office stating who about challenging himself in a new 18-week season. selected Team of the Century on ANTON LIENERT-BROWN your pick would be and why. SPONSORED CONTENT INTO NATURE: EXPLORING NEW ZEALAND’S GREAT OUTDOORS

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ihikihi-born James (Jim) Gladwin Wynyard became Jim Wynyard as an All All Black No. 420 in 1935, Black (main photo) and an Waikato rugby’s third All NZ Armoured Corps Black.K Captain (above). Born in 1914, Wynyard attended Photos / Crown Studios, NZ Herald Kihikihi Primary School, Te Awa- mutu District High School and New Plymouth Boys’ High School before going to Ruakura Farm School. In 2006, Jim Wynyard was inducted Wynyard’s headstone at the El Wynyard was Waikato No 206 and into the Te Awamutu Walk of Fame. Alamein War Cemetery in Egypt. played 21 games for the province, Photo / Jesse Wood Photo / Auckland War Memorial Museum scoring seven tries, after debuting in 1934. country overseas during World War Battle of El Alamein. In 1939, he captained the side and II. His brother Henry Cuthbert was considered a standout per- It is said that in the battle for Crete Wynyard died of wounds in Italy former. he went back several times to rescue during April 1945, aged 29. He is “The pack was weighty, and a injured men in the face of enemy fire. buried at Forli War Cemetery, Italy. match for any in the country, A captain in the Second Divisional Wynyard’s mother Agnes Mary possessing several players of interna- Cavalry Regiment, New Zealand Ar- Wynyard (nee Northcroft) and father, tional standard. moured Corps, Wynyard played for James Gladwin Wynyard, are buried “It was here that the strength of the Second New Zealand Expedition- in the Kihikihi Cemetery after passing Waikato lay. Wynyard, great in the ary Force rugby team in Egypt during away in 1954 and 1960 respectively loose and lineout; W. Warrender, a 1940. — laid to rest some 16,800km away vastly improved player of exception- Wynyard was killed in action on from Jim and 18,400km away from ally fine ability in all phases of the November 2, 1942, during the Second Henry. game; and A.J. Thompson, all played Battle of El Alamein in Egypt. In 2006, Jim Wynyard was good games, while E.H. Catley, J.M. late former All Black Eric Tindill in Apparently, the bigger the oc- Two shells exploded beside the inducted into the Te Awamutu Walk Taylor and C.F.S. Caldwell equalled his book The Tour of the Third All casion, the better he played. tank he was travelling in, killing of Fame. the best front row,” it says in The 1940 Blacks. His uncle William, known as Wynyard and his driver. The Te Awamutu Walk of Fame Rugby Almanack of New Zealand. From 1935-1938, Wynyard played “Tabby”, also played for New Zealand This was only seven years after his itself was built in 2009 through the The 21-year-old loose forward 15 matches for New Zealand, scoring in 1893. All Blacks debut. Wynyard was 28 Heart of Te Awamutu project and played for Waipa¯Suburbs and was five tries. Previously, Tabby was in the years old. officially opened by Kingi Tu¯heitia. the only All Black to come out of that Two of the tries were versus 1888-1889 New Zealand Natives team He is buried at the El Alamein War This is situated in Arawata St next club. Leicestershire and East Midlands at alongside two of his brothers. Cemetery about 130km west of Alex- to Te Awamutu i-Site and Selwyn His All Blacks debut was against Welford Rd, Leicester, England, dur- He played in 75 out of 107 tour andria, Egypt, among 6480 other Park. Abertillery and Cross Keys in ing 1935; one against Combined West- matches over a 14-month tour of New identified casualties and 815 unidenti- Abertillery, Wales. ern Districts at Bell Road Ground in Zealand, Britain and Australia. fied. For more information: “Wynyard is an improving forward Wellington, Australia, and two in the Wynyard served in the Waikato The cemetery contains the graves teawamutu.nz/community/ of whom more will be heard. He is match-up with ACT at Manuka Oval Mounted Rifles alongside two of his of soldiers who died at all stages of i people/jim-wynyard or stats. at present lacking in experience. in Canberra, Australia. The latter two brothers. the Western Desert campaigns, but allblacks.com/asp/profile. Quite a fair lineout forward,” said the matches were during 1938. He left New Zealand to serve his especially those who died in the asp?ABID=994 Rore rounds out Splice Construction Magic for 2022

NETBALL Rore joins fellow former Pulse can seamlessly switch between the Magic general manager Gary teammates two in-circle defensive positions as Dawson said it was an exciting roster and , along with well as cover the wing defence role for the upcoming season, with the World-class defender Mystics 2021 champion where her height, speed off the mark team poised to make a huge shift. has signed with the Splice Construc- and Stars dynamo Oceane Maihi in and awareness will be a valuable “We are really pleased that Katrina tion Magic for the 2022 ANZ Premier- a strong new-look team. asset for the Magic. has joined our Magic wha¯nau and ship season. “I’m really excited about the oppor- Head coach Mary-Jane Araroa is look forward to her playing a key part Rore, who is the fourth most tunity to play in the Magic dress and thrilled to add Rore’s talents to her in our ongoing legacy. capped Silver Ferns player of all time am looking forward to getting back now completed team for the 2022 “ The 2022 season is shaping up and part of the 2019 World out on court,” she said. season. to be extremely exciting for the Magic Cup champion side, joins an imposing “As a new mum your perspective “Adding a defender with the skills and we can’t wait.” Magic defensive unit alongside Erena on things changes and for me I’m and experience of Katrina is massive Splice Construction Magic 2022 Mikaere, Georgia Tong and Oceane motivated by the chance for Lilybud for our side. team: Maihi. Katrina Rore (right) celebrates with and Joel to come and cheer me on, “She is a proven game-changer and Georgie Edgecombe, Ameliaranne Now living in Rotorua with her teammate after a having fun and playing with my we all look forward to what she will Ekenasio, Claire Kersten, Oceane husband Joel and their newborn Silver Ferns victory over the mates along with the challenge of a bring not only on the court, but also Maihi, Bailey Mes, Erena Mikaere, daughter Lilybud, the move to Magic Australian Diamonds in 2019. new environment.” the knowledge she offers within our Katrina Rore, Georgia Tong, Khiarna offers an exciting new challenge. Photo / Photosport The athletic and versatile defender group.” Williams, Samantha Winders.

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There’s 12 teams with two new lar season and a refreshed year and beyond and want to thank teams which has the potential to be Sfinals format, NZR for their hard work and effort really exciting. and Rugby Australia have along with the Fijian Drua and Moana “And we are enthusiastic that we announced. Pasifika for their patience, and the have seven home games for our fans. The 2022 season will be historic for effort that has been put into their Our operations team will be hard at rugby in the Pacific region with the proposals. work now looking at dates and introduction of the Fijian Drua and “This is a game-changer for rugby venues to bring the season to life. who will join New in the Pacific, and, indeed, the rest of “The competition signals that we Zealand’s five franchises and Aus- the rugby world. We have seen the have a plan, it is bold, bright and full tralia’s five franchises in a 12-team brilliant rugby that Fijians play in all of possibilities. It is now full-steam tournament. formats of the game and their in- ahead for the Blues family to get the Delivered by the joint venture part- clusion will make this new competi- season ready for our ever-faithful nership between NZR and RA, Super tion one of the toughest in the world.” fans, all the rugby players in our Rugby Pacific will kick off on Febru- Highlanders CEO Roger Clark provincial unions, our stakeholders ary 18 next year with an eight-team heralded the new competition as and sponsors and our players and playoff series culminating in a final exciting and challenging. staff. So, let’s bring it Blue in 22.” on June 18. “It is great to finally have a new Blues head coach Leon Features of the Super Rugby super rugby format in place. Super MacDonald said this announcement Pacific competition structure are: Rugby Pacific will be an exciting and has sharpened the focus for his team. ■ Twelve teams: The Blues, Back-to-back Chiefs Super Rugby champ (2012-2013) Asaeli Tikoirotuma fresh take on the rugby we have “We are enthusiastic about this , Chiefs, Crusaders, Fijian makes a break for Moana Pasifika in 2020. Photo / Andrew Cornaga, Photosport enjoyed over the last 25 years. The news today. It only seems like yes- Drua, Highlanders, , Mel- stage is set for an intriguing five terday that we finished but we are bourne Rebels, Moana Pasifika, NSW will host the semi-finals, and the top- sional rugby and high performance months of competition, I sense there talking about assembling in about 10 Waratahs, and ranked winner of the semi-finals will Chris Lendrum said: “We are entering is a real appetite among the fans, weeks’ time. host the final an incredibly exciting new phase for players and coaches for some fresh “We have reviewed our season ■ Teams will play 14 regular season ■ Eighteen-week season all rugby in the Pacific region. The and challenging new experiences and keen and ready for the club to matches with each team to host completed prior to the July interna- transtasman rivalries are crucial to that Super Rugby Pacific will cer- take another step forward. It is going seven matches tional window our sport in the Southern Hemi- tainly deliver.” to be full-on for everyone at the Blues ■ Teams will play eight teams once The Rugby Union will sphere, and the existing Super Rugby Highlanders head coach Tony from this point. and three teams twice with an em- announce where the Fijian Drua’s clubs have built a wonderful history Brown added: “It’s good to finally “The players and staff will be phasis on derby matches home matches will be played in the and legacy over 26 years. have something new and exciting to fizzing now with this news today. The ■ There will be one points table with coming days, while Moana Pasifika “Moana Pasifika and the Fijian look forward to in Super Rugby. The format has real potential. We have teams ranked one to 12 based on will play their home fixtures primar- Drua will add an enormous amount introduction of Moana Pasifika and our big derby matches and we get the competition points ily in New Zealand. of energy, skill and talent to the the Fijian Drua will add some sig- opportunity to travel across the Tas- ■ The top eight teams on the points Super Rugby Pacific’s two new competition, not to mention a pas- nificant new challenges to the com- man, and I am sure our Australian table will qualify for a three-week entrants will play each other twice in sionate support base. The Pasifika petition. The style of play, skill and opponents will be much stronger for playoff format the first two seasons with other ex- nations have added so much to world physicality those teams will bring to their experience this year. ■ Quarterfinals will be — one v eight, amples where teams play twice to be rugby over the years and this is an Super Rugby Pacific will certainly “Added to that is two new teams two v seven, three v six and four v determined by a seeding process opportunity to enhance the standing enhance the competition as a spec- who will bring some flare and excit- five with the top-ranked team playing based on 2021 results, with an empha- of Pasifika rugby. tacle. It would certainly be an exciting ement.” at home sis on local derbies. “Fans are going to see incredible encounter playing those teams under The Super Rugby Pacific draw will ■ Top-ranked quarter-final winners NZR general manager of profes- skill and physicality, and the regular the roof at home.” be announced in the coming weeks. Weber inks Chiefs deal ahead of Rugby World Cup2023

RUGBY my family on the world stage.” Tahuriorangi on a one-year deal. Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan Tahuriorangi has been with the said Weber was a “key leader” in the Chiefs since 2018 and represented the All Blacks and Chiefs halfback Brad teams and had enjoyed a standout franchise on 46 occasions. Weber has re-signed with NZ Rugby season as co-captain. The Bay of Plenty player made his through to 2023 World Cup. “He is an incredibly talented and Super Rugby debut in 2016 with the Weber had been weighing experienced halfback, leading from Hurricanes who he represented 11 whether now, at 30, was the right time the front with his consistent perform- times over two seasons before mov- to take his services offshore. ances, effective attack and reliable ing north. He has instead opted to remain support play. Tahuriorangi is keen to embrace loyal and continue chasing the All Chris Lendrum, NZR’s general his third Super Rugby franchise. Blacks dream, having played 10 tests manager of professional rugby “I’m really grateful for the oppor- since 2015. Weber has also played 98 Chiefs halfback Te Toiroa added: “This is great news and on tunity to join a club that has such an games for the Chiefs and remains an Chiefs halfback . Tahuriorangi is off to the Crusaders behalf of NZR, I want to congratulate awesome track record in Super integral member of that team after Photos / Andrew Cornaga / Photosport in 2022. Brad on his decision. He’s developed Rugby, and it’s exciting to have the captaining them to the Super Rugby into a real leader in our game and chance to contribute to a team like Aotearoa final this year. in place for the next two years, some- a massive goal of mine that I would players like him are the glue in their the Crusaders,” said Tahuriorangi. “I’m really pleased to have signed thing that is very exciting for the love to achieve. “ teams.” “I worked with Razor [Scott Robert- with NZR and the Chiefs till 2023. My players and our fans alike, and which As always, I love representing the The day after this announcement, son] a few years back as part of the season with the Chiefs this past year is something I definitely want to be All Blacks. I do not take for granted it was released that the Crusaders New Zealand under-20s programme, was one of the most enjoyable I have a part of. whenever I am selected and am have further bolstered their stacked so I’m looking forward to had,” Weber said. “The potential to play 100 games looking forward to growing my role squad by signing former All Blacks reconnecting with him next season “I love the plan that the Chiefs have for the Gallagher Chiefs next year is within the team whilst representing and Chiefs reserve halfback Te Toiroa and embracing a fresh challenge.”

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Pirongia - - - The Piano Girls Spellbound Pokuru 8 21 42 by Elizabeth Smither, Quentin By Catherine Robertson, Wilson Publishing, $35 Pukeatua - - - Penguin Random House, $36 ...... Te Awamutu 3.7 19.4 45.4 ...... In the world of Art, New Zealand has been blessed I enjoyed reading this book, set in a New Zealand by the name Smither, especially if you hail from New For soil moisture and temperature visit: small town — the author says it can be whatever Plymouth. Artist Michael Smither has been notable Lmcc.co.nz /weather small town you imagine it to be — until I realised for many years. But it’s his ex wife Elizabeth who has there’s no plot. carved a career as a writer which followed from her This is the third in a series role as the chief librarian at the highly regarded New about Gabriel’s Bay, and the Plymouth Library. other two were apparently How about six collections of short stories, six novels, Buying or Selling? best sellers. It is character eighteen poetry collections, Poet Laureate between driven, and boy there are a 2001-3 and the Prime Minister’s Award in 2008. The lot of them. Fortunately, at Piano Girls shows again what an engaging and Search for your the request of her readers, perceptive writer Elizabeth Smither is. Three musical Robertson has provided a sisters honour their mother with a piano recital every dream home at handy and amusing cast of year in her memory. It’s a highly competitive characters at the beginning. endeavour. My favourite is Brian the cat. In other stories we share Elizabeth’s knowledge It’s rather like watching the 670th episode of of music, food and restaurants. Eastenders, without the drama. You don’t have These are tender, funny, sharply focused and to have read the other two books to make sense observed , as we inhabit the world of a woman fending one a gem, instilled in a style that’s engaging, of it all, and Robertson is a fabulous writer — funny, off a seducer, a cat called Min, an elderly an elderly humorous, but always compassionate. clever, warm, and takes you right to the heart woman who is the pet of a group of young men, Elizabeth Smither deftly demonstrates that there of this small community and its characters. an angonising break-up in a luxury hotel, a young is no better way to examine what it is to be human. This one covers family violence and powerful woman obsessed by her breasts. I am sure you will agree. big fish in small ponds, but it needs more There are twenty stories in The Piano Girls, each — Tony Nielsen substance. — Linda Thompson Thursday, September 2, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 23

An everyday man Jason Momoa drops his THIISS superhero persona to play SATUR a suburban dad, DAY Lindsey Bahr reports ason Momoa doesn't CANCELLED get to play many Te Awamutu Bible Chapel ordinary guys. He's Aquaman. He's Khal Drogo.J He's Conan the Swarbrick Drive – 12.30pm Barbarian. It's part of the reason why he wanted to be in Sweet Girl, a new action drama out on Netflix. In the film he's an SPOTSPOT THE THE DIFFERENCE DIFFERENCE ordinary Pittsburgh father named Ray Cooper who vows Can you spot the 10 differences?? We’ve given you the first one! to get revenge against a pharmaceutical company he Jason Momoa, left, and Isabela Merced in a scene from Sweet blames for his wife's death. As Girl. Photo / AP a father himself, it was a natural fit, and he got to hand Aquaman in some theatre in I didn’t know she could fight pick the actress who'd play his my hometown and my little like that at that level. I was just on screen daughter: Instant brother loves him and I loved blown away. I’m extremely Family's Isabela Merced. him in that movie. And so excited for her career and for Momoa and Merced spoke obviously I knew who he was. people to see this movie to the Associated Press about But you never know. How because she’s a little force. And the film and forming a bond on people present themselves is that’s coming from me who screen and off. usually different than how pretty much only does action. Remarks have been edited they are. But with him, he’s just You can’t just teach that. You for clarity and brevity. the same. If anything, he’s have to have that fire in you. more loving. Once you get AP: Jason, you produced AP: Jason, how do you go close to him and he realises this and it’s been a bit of a about choosing someone to you can trust him . . . it’s the passion project. Why did play your daughter? same way with me too. I wasn’t you want to throw your MOMOA: The whole cast was going to be lovey-dovey with weight behind it? full of my first picks. But it was everyone on the first day. He MOMOA: I’m not in too many all about Isabela. We had some had to gain my trust too. contemporary pieces. I mutual friends and I just AP: Is that easier to do when wanted to play a bit of an thought she would be perfect you’re shooting on location, everyday man. And it tackles to play my daughter. I texted like you did with this film in some amazing topics and it has or something, probably sent Pittsburgh? a phenomenal twist. And it out a bunch of love and aloha, MERCED: Yeah, you’re kind of gave me the opportunity to put and thank God she said yes isolated with those people. We all my resources of 20 years because I don’t know who else would go out to dinner pretty into it, from stunts to wardrobe I would have hired. much every other night. We down to the casting. It was a AP: Do you remember your would dance. We would eat wonderful, smooth-running first meeting? sushi. We had a great time. I’m production. MOMOA: I was very excited to from Cleveland, there’s like a And for me, I have two meet her. She was very rivalry between (the cities), but daughters and it’s a totally reserved. And I was probably I don’t really care, like, I don’t different bond than, you know, extremely nervous. But we know, like leave that to the old with my son. It would be a loosened up. We went and folks. I love Pittsburgh, it whole different energy. So I looked at the car and I have literally looks like Cleveland. just feel like what Isabela all these pictures from the first MOMOA: (laughs) Leave it to offers, it’s like how I am with time we met. She was just itty the old folks. my baby girl. There’s moments bitty. So I started calling her AP: And I understand in the movie where it just Oompa because she’s an Isabela was doing her own cracks me open. I have never Oompa Loompa. And so that stunts too. really behaved that way in a became her nickname. But she MERCED: I think the only movie before. warmed up. We hit it off. We’re reason I did most of my stunts AP: Do you think this is the very similar in our styles. in this movie was because of kind of movie fathers and MERCED: I hadn’t watched a the amazing stunt team. It was daughters can watch single episode of Game of all about the trust that created together? Thrones. I still haven’t. And I’m between each other. MOMOA: Absolutely. I got so sorry. MOMOA: That’s where I felt some of the best compliments MOMOA: Don’t watch it. That’s most like a dad to her. Like I in my life from my children not how you want to see your knew she could act, I knew she when we watched this. It was father. was beautiful, I knew she really fun to watch it with MERCED: I had seen him in would play this role great, but them. —AP www.teawamutu.nz/courier Check out what’s on, people, links, games, list your business,b i communityit groups, upcomingi events.t Home of the online Te Awamutu Courier AUCTION SALE BY DEADLINE

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This Time Good Things Come In Twos Sale By Deadline TENDER CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO 16/9/2021 Tender The more you see of this quaint 3 bedroom home on Closes: 1:00pm, Thurs 16th Sept Astute developers will very quickly recognise the Closes: 4:00pm Thursday 16th 2021 (unless sold prior) September 2021 popular Bridgman Road, the more it appeals. For ______need to act fast to secure this golden opportunity! ______starters, it has all the modern bells & whistles today's With demand for premium land at an all time high, living demands. And it’s extremely warm & cosy; well View this 7396m2 (approx.) property is sub-dividable and View insulated with 2 heat pumps, an electric fireplace & By Appointment Only is situated in a prime location - a short walk to By Appointment Only even double-glazed joinery. ______Kihikihi township and only five minutes from Te ______There is an internal access single garage & did we Agent Awamutu. Agent mention the second separate 2 bedroom dwelling at Ema Wilson 027 788 7730 There is extensive shedding, which provides a 027 447 1758 the front of the section? That’s right, you could live in Nadine Wells 027 444 0774 workshop, various storerooms, garaging, offices, one an earn money from the other or just keep it as a amenities, and internal access between the floor guesthouse. All this & more, a short stroll to the Te LJ Hooker Te Awamutu levels. These features will interest those buyers LJ Hooker Te Awamutu Awamutu town centre cafes & local schools. (07) 871 5044 seeking premises in which to run a home business. (07) 871 5044 teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1FNDGG8 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1FHFGG8 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 LJ Hooker Te Awamatu trading as Te Awamutu Realty (REAA 2008). All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.