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8002948AA E-mail: [email protected] Published Tuesday and Thursday THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011 Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY EQC workers pitch in Wide ranging quake support Many local groups, ‘‘I was sitting at an intersection and thought I’d been rear-ended’’ organisations and schools are continuing to provide vital funds for the Christchurch earthquake appeal. Te Awamutu Golf Club members donated $850 through a raffle and scramble winnings and Te Awamutu Intermediate students and staff raised over $700 through a coin trail at school. A shared lunch was held on Tuesday at Waipa District Council, with staff members observing the two minutes’ silence as a mark of respect to those who lost their lives and raising $1049 towards the appeal. Freeman Court and Korakonui Schools will be staging fundraisers today, while tomorrow Baby Bears children will be dressing in red and black to support the cause. The Redoubt is staging a St Patrick’s Day breakfast on March 17 with all proceeds going to the earthquake appeal. Contact the bar for more details. Golfers tee off for centenary A celebration to mark Te Awamutu Golf Club’s TC030311SP01 Centenary will be held at WORKERS contracted to EQC following September’s Christchurch earthquake, from left: James Cohen (Brisbane), Mark Croft (Christchurch), Easter weekend. Roger Ramsey (Te Awamutu) and Jason Van Lierop (Cromwell), spent the days after the earthquake demolishing chimneys and fixing roofs. The format will include a mix and mingle on Friday, April 22 BY DEAN TAYLOR and went into a nearby Chinese Mr Ramsey says there were 480 Brendon Sylvia, Kerry Davis, Toby and an ambrose tournament takeaway where the front wall had staff, working six 10 hour days per Meredith, Steve Raven, Peter Sulli- and dinner on Saturday, April Te Awamutu builder Roger fallen out, and helped everyone out week for three weeks, with a van, Jarrod Davies and Craig Reid. Ramsey is one of hundreds of to safety. rostered week off to visit home, to All EQC staff were accounted 23. qualified workers contracted to They gathered people onto an get the job done. for following the quake, with just Members, past and present, EQC after September’s earthquake open area of park, and then the A number of the loss adjustors one minor injury reported. are urged to register for this to experience last week’s quake first water started rising. are former military or Police, from EQC stood down their staff in significant milestone with forms hand. Mr Ramsey says it was obviously both New Zealand and Australia. the interim to free any available available at the club, or by Mr Ramsey has been working as from burst pipes and it was coming Mr Ramsey says part of their job accommodation for the rescue phoning 871 5661 or emailing a building assessor and was on his up fast so they took everyone to a is to liaise with the public. workers. [email protected]. way to an appointment when the piece of higher ground. ‘‘It can be very stressful and Mr Ramsey stayed at a huge quake struck. Within five minutes the road their training in such situations is colleague’s home and, alongside Lions clean He and his off-sider were stopped was congested with traffic and had appreciated,’’ says Mr Ramsey. other EQC staff, made himself at an intersection and at first he come to a standstill. He says over 100,000 assessments useful demolishing damaged out lairs thought he had been rear-ended — Mr Ramsey says they spent a had been completed — now they chimneys and fixing roofs. Rosetown Lions are holding until he realised the car was being couple of hours bringing people would be starting again in many He says everyone was doing a garage sale on Saturday, thrown side-to-side. together and offering comfort. instances. what they could in a difficult March 12. ‘‘I was watching the light stand- Elsewhere another close col- Staff were put up in hotels, situation. Donations of saleable items ard beside me swaying through league was involved in a rescue, but which are now inside the cordon. ‘‘We were lucky — at least we in good working order will be about a four metre arc, thinking if it too late. The lady had died. Mr Ramsey and employees had power where I was staying, but gratefully accepted. came down on us there was nothing After September EQC had Antony Wainwright and Ueli we had no water or sewerage.’’ Contact Janet (871 5898) or we could do,’’ he says. 175,000 claims to be inspected. Buchmann came home on Sunday And like many other New Zea- Ces (871 2707) for further When the shaking stopped he Qualified Kiwi builders, such as without any of the gear — all still in landers, watching the TV footage details. drove to the middle of the intersec- Mr Ramsey, were employed to work their rooms. was like watching overseas news tion and the pair helped a panic alongside a loss adjustor to carry To his knowledge, other Te Awa- — except in their case it was just a stricken elderly lady from her car out the assessments. mutu builders working for EQC are few kilometres down the road. PAYMENT Power Farming is celebrating the holiday season You will warm to This contemporary this year by offering a free ‘payment’ holiday until looking wood burning October 2011 on selected new tractors & machinery** ﬁ rebox has been our ‘clean air’ ﬁ res designed to maximise heat output while Magnum P100 meeting today’s HERE’S THE DEAL For a small size home ‘clean air’ regulations 8003096AA 1. 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In the aftermath of the agencies, such as Work and quake). help, has been overwhelming. Christchurch earthquake, Income and giving access to ‘‘Please contact us if you From donations of practical families are arriving in Te information as well as finding need any kind of help or items, donating money and Awamutu area and may need other community agencies support. 871 4111 or 0800 367 even offers of accommodation. help in finding their way. and groups. Our team is happy 222. Alternatively come in and ‘‘At a local level we are Kainga Aroha Community to welcome you with a cuppa, see us at 2/213 Alexandra working with Renee from Te House is working in conjunc- lend a sympathetic ear, and Street, in the United Arcade,’’ Awamutu Club and Kainga tion with Te Awamutu CAB to help you in any way we can. says local office manager Aroha to ensure that people make sure that anyone who ‘‘If you are from Christ- Elaine Fox. from Christchurch who have comes from Christchurch and church or are hosting a person “At Citizens Advice Bureau moved to our area can come to HOT needs help is taken care of. or family from Christchurch Te Awamutu we currently us and receive a one stop shop ■ Everyone supporting people in ‘‘Kainga Aroha is a com- and need support please give have 24 volunteers. On any help they need quickly. ‘‘We munity house open for people us a call on 871 6506. If we are given day, a volunteer work- ask that anyone wanting to Christchurch with their time, efforts of all ages and backgrounds unable to help with your ing their shift might be donate practical items which and funds where we offer hospitality and immediate problem we may be approached about any poten- are in good condition to keep are able to provide under- able to point you in the right tial question under the sun – taking them to Renee at the TA ■ Friendly Te Awamutu residents who standing and confidential sup- direction.’’ requests for directions, to Club. The local Foodbank is in port in the areas of Citizens Advice Bureau has somebody who need help at short supply and it would be offered shelter to census workers when counselling, individual and been working with Civil Work and Income or needs great to see the shelves being the rain came down family support, budgeting and Defence, both nationally and counselling to someone restocked. All food donations children’s programmes,’’ says at a local level, in collating all needing documents signed by can be handed in to Kainga spokesperson and counsellor, the relevant local numbers to aJP. Aroha or the CAB.’’ ■ Local banks that accept cheques Michelle Peterson. pass on to the public. This ‘‘Since the earthquake last Citizens Advice Bureaux in foreign currency without charge for ‘‘We can also provide an information can be accessed week the amount of enquires are independent, confidential, initial contact and a friendly via the website we have had from the com- no query is too big or too small donating to the earthquake appeal face to help in dealing with www.cab.org.nz (search earth- munity asking how they can — and their advice is free. 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The annual Child Cancer Irish speakers fundraiser in Te Awamutu on Friday was hit to a small extent by Plenty of Craic the Christchurch earthquake fundraising — but it was still a huge success with $5000 and thou- Proceeds raisedraised going going to to those those affected affected sands of toys donated. by thethe recent recent Christchurch Christchurch Earthquake Earthquake Hamilton branch of Ulysses Motorcycle Club has organised the event for the past 21 years. Members who brought their bikes for the static display (up to 17th March 2011 21 bikes at one point)— and also participated on Friday were 7.30am blown way with the generosity of the Te Awamutu community. 871 4768 Donations ranging from loose change to bank notes and cheques 8009368AA were all crucial to raising the fantastic amount which will go to the Waikato Branch of the Child Cancer Foundation. ‘‘People were apologising for not having more to donate, because they had already donated to the Christchurch appeal’’ was a common theme reported by those TC030311CA05 Mineral Foundation who spent a lot of time with LOGAN FREDES gets ready to add Pooh Bear into the collection of buckets in their hands. toys on Alexandra Street, helped by his mum Camille and watched ‘‘It is staggering how generous by Anita Miezenbeek and her son Cullen. for skin you’ll fall in love with every day people can be,’’ says spokesperson, Graham Smith. of what the Te Awamutu public Blueberries for the loan of the Available in Money was not the only thing has also demonstrated year after truck for the toys, The National donated. Many members of the year. Bank and Westpac Bank for mak- 11 different community donated both ‘pre- ‘‘Hamilton Ulyssians would ing a room available for sorting loved’ and new toys, books, games also like to thank a number of Te the coins and the numerous shades and jigsaw puzzles to be distri- Awamutu organisations, without employees who allowed their buted to Waikato Hospital and whose help this event would have Ulyssian employees to take part. Starship Hospital. been so much more difficult to get ‘‘If we have forgotten anyone, Of particular note, as in previ- off the ground. please accept our abject apologies, ous years, is the time, effort and ‘‘Te Awamutu shopkeepers but rest assured your efforts are commitment of Te Awamutu resi- who allowed ‘bikies’ to park all greatly appreciated,’’ Mr Smith dent Ruth Taylor-Lucas. day in front of their shops, Te says. ‘‘This outstanding and very Awamutu Police who turned a Sunday’s Toy Run from Cam- modest lady has been collecting ‘blind eye’ to some of the shenani- bridge to Hamilton enjoyed brilli- soft toys for the past 21 years, gans which transpired, Waipa ant weather and over 900 motor- washing, repairing and storing District Council which has cyclists participated from all over them specifically for the Toy supported the initiative from the the North Island, making for Run,’’ Mr Smith says. start, central coffee shop for the another memorable day for child ‘‘Her dedication is the epitome early morning coffees, Bakers cancer patients. Be one of the ﬁ rst to try Thin Lizzy Relay ready to go Tactix new home Mineral Foundation and receive your valued at $40.00 absolutely People from across until 12pm Sunday at The Canterbury Tactix netballers will be hosting gift free! the Waikato will be get- AgResearch Ruakura. their home game against the Waikato Bay of Plenty ting their sneakers on Relay For Life is a Magic at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre on Only at 8000910AA for Relay For Life Hamil- major fundraiser for the Monday, March 7, instead of playing at their home ton 2011 this weekend. Waikato/Bay of Plenty stadium in Christchurch. Proudly offering you Fly Buys Ninety-seven teams Cancer Society. For Tickets for the game will be priced to encourage have registered and more information or to a full stadium. every tent site is booked donate to a team, visit: Adult tickets are $20 and children (U12years) $10. for the 22 hour relay, www.relayforlife.org.nz They can be purchased via Ticket Direct, Ph: 871 4918, 156 TEASDALE ST Off-street parking at rear kicking off at 2pm on or contact the Cancer Hunting and Fishing and the Franchise office in Email: [email protected] Saturday and running Society on 07 838 2027. Tauranga. 4 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011 Two of Museum’s missing medals returned

In 2010 the Te Awa- from the collection. instituted by Queen mutu Museum featured Accompanying the Victoria to recognise in the news after it was parcel was an anony- service in the Boer War discovered that many of mous note stating that in South Africa between the precious military the person understood 1899 and 1902. medals in the collection these medals should be On her death in 1901, were not where they in the possession of Te a new medal called the should be. Awamutu Museum and King’s South Africa Following a long they were accordingly Medal was struck bear- investigation by the returning them. ing the effigy of King police, a previous The Museum Trust Edward VII. employee was arrested Board and staff are These medals were and charged with theft deeply grateful to have the first awarded to of some of the medals. these back in the New Zealand The missing items museum and thank the servicemen for military which had been taken anonymous person for service outside New in 2002-03 have long their return. Zealand. been sold and traded The returned medals William Fletcher internationally and are the very special Wallis’ Queen’s South appeared to be lost for- Queen’s South Africa Africa has five clasps: ever. and King’s South Africa Diamond Hill, The museum was medals awarded to Johannesburg, thrilled the other day to William Fletcher Driefontein, receive a package in the Wallis. Paardeberg and Relief post containing two of The Queen’s South of Kimberly. TC030311SP04 the medals missing Africa Medal was He was a private dur- MEDAL recipient William Fletcher Wallis (front right) in Cape Town during the Boer War campaigns.

ing the campaigns. Embarkation database The King’s South online, Wallis was a Pri- Africa medal was vate in No.1 Company awarded to Lieutenant and left in the first Wallis and has two contingent on October clasps: South Africa 21, 1899 on the ship Wai- 1901 and South Africa wera. 1902. His occupation was Ten contingents of given as farmer and his the New Zealand home district as Wai- Mounted Rifles, totalling kato. 6128 officers and men, The Museum and a contingent of 31 archives have some New Zealand nurses papers relating to served in South Africa. Wallis’ military career. These people were Mr Wallis donated a eligible to receive the large number of objects Queen’s South Africa to the museum — there medal. are 372 objects listed To qualify for the with him as donor. King’s South Africa Many are held at Medal a soldier or nurse Auckland Museum due had to be serving in to insufficient storage South Africa on or after space at Te Awamutu January 1, 1902, and Museum. have completed 18 Mr Wallis died in months’ total service 1958 and the medals before June 1, 1902. were bequeathed to the According to the Museum.

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There has also been 8009894AA a change to the biscuit cutter design, which represents the new, contemporary www.pggwre.co.nz GirlGuiding NZ trefoil. Photo Supplied This is an exciting PIRONGIA Brownies (from left) Dakota Edmeades, Izzy Barnes, April change and the first Simmons and Lola Newland will be pounding the pavements with their A SAFE HAVEN IN A QUIET STREET TE AWAMUTU time in over 50 years popular Guide Biscuits. the biscuit cutter • Retreat from the hustle of life design has been crucial part of our fund- packet for Originals to Karen Howard (ph 871 in this stylish townhouse updated. raising activities, so we $3.50 for Chocs and 6962). • Nestled on a ﬂ at section with ‘‘It’s great that we’ve are pleased that the Mini Chocs. In Pirongia there been able to contribute girls and Griffin’s have LOCAL SALES will be door to door low maintenance surrounds our opinions and ideas done such a wonderful If you enjoy these sales tonight (6pm- • A generous 126m² of living to improve this year’s job of creating the ‘Best traditional treats and 8pm), while Kawhia spaces ﬂ owing to a tranquil biscuits,’’ says Ever’,’’ says Ruth would like to support will have door to door GirlGuiding NZ Ranger Teasdale, GirlGuiding the work of Girl Guid- sellers visiting on garden terrace and taskforce member NZ chief executive. ing you can pick up March 12-13 from 10am- • A desirable location being Stephanie Wood. ‘‘We’re hoping to regain some packets in Te 2pm. handy to both town centre This year, girls will New Zealand’s trust Awamutu or Pirongia. Both the Four be armed with biscuit and support again this Door-to-door sales Square at Pirongia and and Memorial Gardens tins filled with samples season, as we have been will be carried out this The Oparau Roadhouse • The perfect situation for those so you can try before promised a really qual- week and next week, will have packets of OPEN DAYS: 1.00pm - 2.00 pm on who require peace of mind, you buy — but only ity product that we’re but don’t worry if you biscuits available. while stocks last (see thrilled with and miss sellers as the If you wish to order 5th, 12th & 19th March. both at home and away details below). excited about.’’ biscuits are available at some of the ‘best ever’ 27 Delaney Court, Te Awamutu You can also buy a The iconic biscuit a stall outside the West- Guide biscuits or need AUCTION: 11am, 25th March 2011 tin to store those pre- comes in three vari- pac Bank. more details for sales in Te Awamutu Sports Club Stuart Gudsell Sharon James Licensed Agent (REAA) 2008 Licensed Agent (REAA) 2008 cious treats. eties: Original, Choc, If you wish to order the Pirongia area con- 420 Albert Park Drive, Te Awamutu ‘‘The biscuit-selling and Mini Chocs, and biscuits or need more tact Liz Seager (ph 871 B 07 870 6219 B 07 870 6524 season is the most retail from $3 per information contact 9076 a/h). www.pggwre.co.nz ID: HAM1549880 M 021 951 737 M 027 235 4771 7995465AB Kreate Kiwiana MARCH SPECIAL Klobber! vent TE AWAMUTU COURIER, Kiwi Fun E ana Costume Competition & 336 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu FREE Phone Office / Classifieds (07) 871 5151 WHEN: Office Hours: 8.00am to 5.00pm 3.30pm – 8.00pm on Sunday 27 March 2011 CURTAIN MAKING WHERE: Manager: Alan Price Rotary Park, Alex Telfer Drive, Otorohanga Editor: Grant Johnston ON SELECTED FABRICS Reporters: Colin Thorsen, Dean Taylor, Cathy Asplin SEE INSTORE FOR DETAILS Fun parade of Kiwiana Costumes, Editorial a/hrs number: 871 9896 judging & award of prizes Fax number: (07) 871 3697 Phone Emma for a free in home Celebrity Judge - Annah Stretton Email: [email protected] consultation today. PHONE 07 871 6422 Fashion entrepreneur, Author & Business Leader Advertising Representatives: Music by “The Shy and Retiring Company” and local entertainers Dorinda Courtney, Janet Uttinger Fax number: (07) 871 3675 TICKETS: $10, KIDS FREE.

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TC030311CA03 TC030311CA02 TC030311CA01 MT PIRONGIA Country Music Club member FORMER Te Awamutu resident June Arm- OVERALL winner of the Waikato Country Music Awards Craig Adams belts out ‘Little Miss Valerie Joyce in the veteran gospel section. strong performing in the veteran section. Honky Tonk’ backed by ‘Baktrak’ in the Te Awamutu Bible Chapel.

BY CATHY ASPLIN stage for the first time.’’ using the two stages and two bands, with an STEPPING STONE The very nervous singer showed plenty of enthusiastic audience in both areas encour- Country Music Awards can be a stepping Craig Adams from Cromwell is relatively promise and was named overall runner-up aging competitors. stone for many of the contestants as former new to competitive singing, but that didn’t that day. Each section is divided up into different Te Awamutu Country Music Club member stop him from taking out the top prize at the Since then he has entered and won many categories, such as gospel, western, country Brendon Liley has shown. Waikato Country Music Awards in Te Awa- awards in the South Island and was a semi rock. He has won many awards over the years, mutu. finalist in the TVNZ ‘Find a Star’. Two finalists from each category were and in 2007 at the Entertainer of the Year, The talented performer entered the senior Adams was invited to perform at the selected to perform in the grand final concert, Brendon and Hayley Smith won the Inter- section, representing the Morrinsville Morrinsville Spectacular last year and so which was held on Saturday night. mediate section. Country Music Club. began his affiliation with the club. The line-up of performers ranged from a Brendon was also runner-up of the same He was named Senior Overall winner The Waikato Country Music Club Awards six-year-old to one in their 80’s singing in section as a solo artist. before taking out the supreme prize, the (formerly Cream of Country Awards) were front of a packed auditorium. He is now living in Adelaide and is kept Overall Winner of the awards. held in Te Awamutu for the first time over the Hayley Smith, last year’s winner of the busy in the music scene as a guest artist at This entitles him to go Norfolk Island in weekend. awards and a former singing partner of Te music clubs and appearing in stage shows, May where he will compete in the Trans- Organisers were delighted with the venue Awamutu’s Brendon Liley, was guest artist at including the current season of Joseph and Tasman Awards against other New Zealand and rated the awards a ‘resounding success’. the evening concert. the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. and Australian singers. Two stages operated at the Te Awamutu Her personality and beautiful singing OVERALL WINNERS Adams has only been performing for two Bible throughout Saturday for the auditions voice kept the audience enthralled. Junior: Tandra Crossland (Morrinsville). years - initially entering a talent quest ‘for a in four main sections - Junior (up to 13 years), Compere for the evening was Bernie Eva Intermediate: Tegan Reid (Tauranga). Senior: bit of a laugh’. Intermediate (up to 18 years), Senior (up to 49 who kept things moving along. Even though Craig Adams (Morrinsville). Veteran: Jan ‘‘I entered the Cromwell Country Music years) and Veteran 50 years and over. the awards finished later than anticipated, Thompson (Huntly). Club’s annual New Year’s Gala and went on Around 140 auditions were perfromed the audience stayed to the end. Overall winner: Craig Adams. 10 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011 Love your pet 8009618AA

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Photo Supplied TE AWAMUTU rower Graham Oberlin-Brown at the national club championships in Twizel.

BY CATHY ASPLIN compartments — and flooded the entire bow. ‘‘I’m not sure what the water temperature of the Te Awamutu rower Graham Oberlin-Brown gave mountain water down there is, but five minutes was the national selectors plenty think about when he long enough for me! Fortunately it was a good night won the Lightweight Men’s Double with partner to dry out and the boat returned to its original state Curtis Rapley at the club nationals in Twizel. ready for racing the next day.’’ There is huge competition for spots in the Oberlin-Brown qualified straight through to all Olympic squad from lightweight rowers, with of his finals and picked up two medals — Gold in the limited places available. Lightweight Men’s Double, Bronze rowing for Oberlin-Brown set sights on at least one national Waikato in the Premier Men’s Eight — and a close title in his three events at Twizel. However, he says fourth in the Lightweight Men’s single (pictured he didn’t have the best start. above). ‘‘Twizel has had terrible weather this season and ‘‘It was disappointing to miss out on a medal in the South Island Rowing Association had to call off the Lightweight Single by a fraction of a second, all three of their annual regattas due to high winds. especially considering the bulk of this field are my ‘‘I managed to get my very own taste of this about competition for trying to get into the Olympic class Keeping Your Needle Threaded 2km into my first row in the single. The lake was Lightweight Men’s Double. very rough and waves were coming over the side of ‘‘There are at least six of us in competition for the hull. just two seats in this boat. It’s not panic stations yet, We are now at a great new location ‘‘After about four solid waves I was starting to but I need to prove to the selectors that I am worthy get into trouble and the bow end of my boat began to of a spot in this boat.’’ sink. The water was seeping through the bungs of The national trials are being held at Lake 91 Market Street, Te Awamutu the boat — which are supposed to be watertight Karapiro this week. FREEPHONE 0800 SEWNSEW Twigg spots young talent Sewing Machine Specials World rowing medallist Emma Twigg was on hand to spot up and coming talent at the FROM inaugural Mighty River Power Junior Regatta at $299 Lake Karapiro over the weekend. One of the spin-offs of the 2010 World Cham- pionships has been over- subscribed junior regattas this season as youngsters strive to follow in the ‘footsteps’ of medal winners. The inaugural Mighty River Power Junior Regatta (previously known as KRI 3) was no exception. The regatta attracted Opening Specials hundreds of entries and Twigg, who was one of Spend $50 on new season fabrics and go in the draw to the organisers of the Photo Supplied event, took time out WORLD bronze medallist Emma Twigg with Te Awamutu Rowing Club’s from national selection talented young sculler Hannah Osborne. WIN A BERNINA 700D trials to meet some of the winners, including stepped up an age group in the A final of the U18 the Aon Maadi Cup OVERLOCKER Hannah Osborne from to win the Under 18 double. regatta (national second- 8008309AA the Te Awamutu Rowing single. Hannah showed her ary schools champion- PATCHWORK - NEEDLEWORK - FASHION FABRIC Club. She also combined domination of the single ships) which takes place & PATTERNS - SEWING MACHINES & REPAIRS Hannah (16) won the with clubmate Ariana sculls and plans to carry at Lake Karapiro at the Under 17 single and then Matthews to finish third on her winning ways at end of this month. 12 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011 Awaroa Sports still going Events Guide for March

Events in Te Awamutu and sur- 25 - Waipa Racing Club Industry strong after 70 years rounding districts during the month RaceDay.Goto of March, as compiled by Te Awa- www.racingteawamutu.co.nz for mutu Information Centre. more information and other BY GRANT JOHNSTON 4 - More FM Winery Tour, Mys- upcoming dates. tery Creek Winery, doors open 5pm, 26 - North Island Firefighters The annual Awaroa Sports show commences 6pm and concludes Combat Challenge, Selwyn Park, Day at Hauturu is a wonderful, 10pm. Artists are Brooke Fraser, Gorst Avenue. All day event contact traditional country day of com- OPSHOP & Midnight Youth. Tickets Corey Neilson on 021 906 632 or Shaun petition and fun. from Ticketmaster 0800 111 999 or Higginson on 021 0244 1697 The 70th Awaroa Sports Day online www.ticketmaster.co.nz 25-27 - Korakonui Centenary, go to on Saturday features an open 5 - Good Companions Dance, www.Korakonui.school.nz for horse ring and a novice/inter- Ngahinapouri School Hall, 8pm- details. mediate ring, and also includes 12pm. Live band, raffle and supper. 27 - Kihikihi Speedway, Kihikihi other traditional events like $10 members $12 non-members. All Domain, 1pm. Thunder Sunday — wood chopping, a wide range of welcome. Waikato Sprintcar Champs, Waikato children’s and novelty games 6 - The Elves and the Shoemaker, TQ Champs, Saloon Shootout. and challenges, the ‘Awaroa Te Awamutu Free Concert in the Te Awamutu Library, Toddler Mile’ (around 1500 metres in Park Trust and Tiny Mighty Power Time programme. Weekly event that actual fact) for keen athletes, tug present the show at the Te Awamutu runs every Thursday morning dur- of war contests between Oparau College Hall, 11am. Free entry. ing the school terms, from 10.30am- and Hauturu districts, pumpkin 8 - Kiwi Sport Basketball, After 11am, and is a free programme aimed bowls, a lunchtime hangi and School programme. 3.30pm-4.30pm. at children under five. ‘A great way barbecue tea. Te Awamutu Events Centre. Free. Go to introduce children to reading Children events include age to www.kiwisportwaikato.org.nz for skills, listening and concentrating in group races, sheep riding, lolly more information. a group situation’. Start with a song, scramble, egg toss, balloon toss, 8-13 - Saville Cup Polo, Kihikihi a couple of stories and an easy craft, slip ‘n’ slide, nail drive, bouncy Domain, Dick Street. and finish with another song. castle, obstacle course and put- 13 - Federated Farmers Farm Day Ngaroto Sailing Club, Lake ting. 2011, Rahiri Farm, End of Rahiri Ngaroto, Bank Road. Pokuru Series Adults can also try putting, Road, 10am-3pm. Farm Day is a free, — Saturday, March 5 races 1 and 2, along with step the chain, height TC030311SP12 interactive, family focused event briefing at 2.30pm, evening BBQ of the pole and nail drive. ANDREW HASWELL competing in the woodchopping at a recent where you will be able to see from a follows racing. Saturday, March 12 Helen Brandon has compiled Awaroa Sports Day. grass roots perspective what goes on races 3 and 4, briefing 2.30pm. Satur- a history of the Awaroa Sports, inside the fence. Come along and gain day, March 19 races 5 and 6, briefing with notes taken from W.E. support local axeman ‘Snow’ Hauturu Hall (helping fund its an understanding of how we grow 2.30pm. Saturday, March 27 Club Anderson’s memoirs, which Parkinson and while raising a building in 1960), schools, St great food and fibre. Farms through- Championship races 7 and 8 (final) stated that the event really few toasts to his success after- John, Air Ambulance etc. out the country will be hosting free 10.30am briefing. Go to started as a farmers’ union pic- wards, decided they could run a Awaroa Sports was suspended guided walks and unique activities, www.teawamutu.net/nbc for further nic, with people coming by sports meeting of their own at for one year in the 1940s when the providing plenty of opportunity for details. launch from all round the Awaroa. polio epidemic swept through the you to see your favourite animals Te Awamutu Museum, New Exhi- harbour. Early competition fea- The venue was Fred Ormsby’s country. and understand what makes a mod- bition ‘Symbols of Service’ — Mili- tured mainly horse events, with paddock known as Ingarangi on Other strong supporters of the ern farm work. tary medals from the museum collec- racing and even bookies. the Awaroa Mohe Road and on early Awaroa Sports were 13 - Blueberry Fun Run and Walk, tion. Runs until May 2. Museum open Whata Green is well remem- the banks of the Awaroa River at Charles Stewart, who served as Hamilton Lake — 4km, 8km, 12km Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm. Saturday bered as an early competitor in Hauturu. Mr Ormsby became a first chairman, and Bill Kerr, a run or walk. 12km walk 8am and all 10am-1pm and Sunday 1pm-4pm. the axe chopping events who stalwart supporter of Awaroa returned serviceman from the others 8.30am start. Phone Kerin Phone 872 0085. went on to become world cham- Sports. First World war who was chop- Buttimore on 07 855 5052 or email Redoubt Bar and Eatery, live pion. On one occasion he gave a The first meeting on the first ping handicapper for many [email protected]. Entry bands Fridays 8.30pm-12.30am. rival a half log head start and still Saturday in March was highly years. forms available at the Information Baffin Street Gallery, Gallery beat him. successful and profits given to They would be proud to see Centre. Open by arrangement. Exhibition — Another early settler of the the local war effort committee. that seven decades later, the 20 - Te Awamutu Country Music Charles Cohen, international district, Tau Carnachan, told of a That tradition continues with Awaroa Sports still brings the Club, Te Awamutu RSA, 1pm-4.30pm. printmaker. Phone 871 9890, email group of young men who funds raised annually donated district together for a great day of Club members entertain. 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BY COLIN THORSEN not a pro athlete,’’ quipped Strong. There is added local ‘‘I’ve got a life, I fit interest in the 27th my life around my train- Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain ing.’’ Ironman New Zealand Gloria Eades, who in Taupo on Saturday featured in the Courier with the inclusion of at on Tuesday, February least three Te Awamutu 22, says the big day athletes in the field. cannot come quick Veteran Wayne enough now that she has Strong will be all the training behind contesting his sixth her. ironman and Aaron It is New Zealand’s Dixon his second, while biggest annual interna- Gloria Eades is a first tional one-day sporting time entrant. event, with the 2011 Ironman New Zea- event the first to achieve land is the original a sell-out of more than International Ironman 1500 starters from 40 qualifying event and countries, including a now one of 25 events record 680 from New that qualify par- Zealand. ticipants for the This compares with Ironman World Cham- the first year in 1985 pionships in Hawaii. which attracted 157 Dixon has set his starters with 68 from CFP sights on qualifying for New Zealand. PHIL SIMMS notches up four wins, including the 110 metres hurdles, in an Hawaii. In order to do The elite profes- impressive decathlon debut. so, he must finish in the sionals will race for top five of his highly prizemoney of US$50,000 Phil Simms acquitted himself well season will see a big commitment on competitive 25-29 age with 55 qualifying spots in his first attempt at the decathlon learning the technical skills of this group. for age group athletes — placing third in the M19 age group event as Simms has his sights set on He is aiming to finish available for the at the New Zealand Multi Events the decathlon for 2011- 2012 season. the 3.8km swim, 180km Ironman World Cham- Championships. ‘‘For now his focus will be on the bike and 42km run legs pionships in Hawaii. Out of the 10 disciplines over two New Zealand championships later in nine and a half hours TC030311CT01 There are 49 days of competition at Tauranga, this month and the North Island to place in the top STRONGMAN: Wayne Strong lining up for his participants, in all, from Simms placed first in four of them, Secondary Schools’ championships bracket — and, judging sixth Ironman New Zealand in Taupo on Saturday. the Waikato taking part the 110m hurdles, long jump, 400m (in in April. by his cracking time of — including former Te personal best time) and the final ‘‘He will be out to claim the 400m four and a half hours in of 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008 He has set himself Awamutu rowing 1500m event. sprint and the 300m/400m hurdle the recent Tauranga and 2009. the goal of going under stalwart Bob Goddard He was ‘very competitive’ in all titles at both these championships.’’ Half, is on track to do so. The 53-year-old gets 12 hours this year after who is the oldest New the other events, except the pole By the end of the season Simms Strong took a year better with age, setting a training since August. Zealander in the field at vault, an event he tried for the first hopes to dip under 49 seconds for the out in 2010 to freshen up personal best time of 12 ‘‘People say they 75 and has won seven time on the day of competition. 400m and close to the 54 second mark after completing the hours 18 minutes in always see me out train- world age group Coach Neal Webb says the winter for the 400m hurdles. New Zealand Ironman 2009. ing. I train a lot but I’m triathlon titles. ASB TE AWAMUTU SPORTS WHAT’S ON THIS SATURDAY - CAR WASH 9am-1pm Car wash to raise funds for Christchurch trip TENDER PRE-SEASON GAMES This Saturday at Albert Park LEAGUE - Te Awamutu Firehawks Senior Reserve vs Papatoetoe Panthers - 1pm, No.3 RUGBY - Te Awamutu Sports U85kgs vs Te Rapa U85kgs - 1pm, No.1 Te Awamutu Sports U21s vs Bombay U21s - 2.40pm, No.1 JUNIOR RUGBY 2011 REGISTRATION NIGHTS Tuesday 8th, Monday 14th and Wednesday 16th March 6.30pm-8.00pm inside the clubrooms Bring $40 on the night for the season (shorts and socks provided) 10yrs and older, please bring birth certificates NETBALL 2011 TRIALS 5.30pm at the netball courts

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Rushlee Buchanan was all class winning the women’s points race at the RaboDirect New Zea- land track championships in Invercargill. The Te Awamutu Sports Club rider blitzed her rivals, putting three laps on the field. She took an early lap, before joining with Southland’s Sequoia Cooper to take a second lap out of the field. Not content, Buchanan was all aggression in going solo to lap the field for a third time to win easily with 69 points, with Cooper a distant second on 31 and Kathryn Jones (Otago) third on 22. JERRY MCMANUS PHOTO The women’s 3000m PETER LATHAM leads the New Zealand team pursuit combination, followed by Wes Gough, Marc Ryan individual pursuit saw and Aaron Gate, to a silver medal at the UCI World Cup in Manchester. Dunedin’s Alison Shanks dispose of her Ellis for the final spots Only four of them the silver medal behind ‘‘The team pursuit fellow World Cup win- for next month’s world will likely travel to the Great Britain’s Olympic combination (Marc ning team-mate Jaime championships in the World Championships champion combination Ryan, Aaron Gate, Peter Nielsen (Te Awamutu Netherlands. and only three will ride. (bolstered with the Latham, Wes Gough) Sports) in the final, Shanks, Ellis and BikeNZ head coach return of pro tour stars rode strongly both in the while Kaytee Boyd Nielsen rode in the win- Tim Carswell has given Bradley Wiggins and qualifying and the edged out her Te Awa- ning combination at the a thumbs-up to his squad Geraint Thomas), at the final,’’ says Carswell. mutu Sports club-mate World Cup in Man- ahead of the UCI World World Cup meet in Man- ‘‘We have got excel- Buchanan for the bronze chester recently, with Track Championships chester. lent depth and I am medal. Buchanan and Boyd tri- in the Netherlands. Great Britain chased pleased with this com- With Shanks an auto- umphing at the Beijing He was thrilled with their world record in the bination. matic selection, there is World Cup with Nielsen. the performance of the final, finishing just over ‘‘There will be real TC030311SP15 a real battle between Levin’s Gemma men’s pursuit team, a second outside in competition for places in GOLDEN GIRL: Rushlee Buchanan in celebratory Nielson, Boyd, Dudley is also in the including Te Awamutu’s 3:55.438 with New Zea- the final team for the mood after winning the national points race in Buchanan and Lauren running. Peter Latham, claiming land recording 4:00.314. world championships.’’ Invercargill.

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BY PHILLIP QUAY Gillovic says both Oaks running for second,’’ commented HQmedia options are very attractive for her Gillovic. to better 71 gross and it gives him a good choice to ‘‘However, I knew my filly was A win by smart Te Awamutu- pick from this autumn. dead right after she worked trained three-year-old Simply ‘‘There is also the prospect of sensationally at the track on the Shayne Ashford had five putts lip Heta on 63. Boogie in the $30,000 Platinum taking her to the Brisbane winter Tuesday morning.’’ the edge of the hole but still managed a George Cox, with 44 points, took out Homes NZ 3YO Fillies at New carnival which is an appealing Simply Boogie (by Johar) was well compiled one-over-par 71 at Stew- the stableford section from Arthur Plymouth has put her into conten- option.’’ bred at Highview Stud and is art Alexander Golf Club. Heke on 43 and John Dampney, Brian tion for a tilt at the Group 1 Gillovic says Simply Boogie’s raced by a partnership compris- The former club champion took out Clarke, Ken Heke and Noel Oakes all $300,000 Wellfield New Zealand win at New Plymouth was an ing Australian-based Richard the gross prize in Sunday’s closed ‘One on 42. Oaks at Trentham on March 19. outstanding performance which Pegum, Duncan Grimley and Hundred’ tournament — where the Neal Johnston and Keith Mitchell ‘‘She is now exempt from the was aided by a top ride by jockey Michael Hibberd along with winner of the gross, net and stableford struck the two’s jackpot. ballot for the New Zealand Oaks,’’ David Walker and an inside bar- Gillovic Bloodstock. each claimed one hundred dollars in Midweek action saw Les Brain, says trainer Brent Gillovic. rier draw. Simply Boogie’s grand-dam, prize money. with a net 69, edge out Dennis Morgan ‘‘We will give the New Zealand ‘‘For the first time in her Night Flight, was raced by Peter Way reports that the club was and Neal Johnston on 70 and Dave Oaks some serious consideration career she had a decent barrier Highview Stud and was a capable hoping a tournament of this nature Herbert 71. but will make a final decision draw and that made a world of galloper. She was retired to stud would create interest and so it Cam Wells won the stableford sec- after she runs in the Sunline Vase difference.’’ and sent to Danehill Dancer. The transpired. tion with 37, from Rex Mossman 36 and at Ellerslie on March 9. Simply Boogie scored at odds resultant foal was the stakes win- Ashford is enjoying a purple patch Richard McCandlish 35. ‘‘The question mark is of almost 17 to one in the 1800m ner, Slinky Planet, who won 10 of form and relishing being captain of Maureen Brain took out the whether she will get the 2400m of race, beating home hot favourite races and is the dam of Simply the men’s championship pennant team women’s section from Sylvia Brain. the New Zealand Oaks. The Shez Sinsational. Boogie. comprising Jeremy Collett, Atu Te Ao, Hugh Littlewood won the Vets day alternative is to take her to ‘‘The other filly (Shez Slinky Planet has a rising two- Bryan Downie, Mel Brown and Ian with a healthy 43 points, pipping Adelaide instead for the 2000m of Sinsational) went into the race year-old filly by Align which has Berry. Malcolm Campbell on 42, followed by the South Australian Oaks on with a big reputation and to be been retained to race. She also has Adam Devoy, with a 62, headed the Ken Heke on 38, Reg Stokes 37 and Les March 26.’’ honest I thought we would be a filly foal by Guillotine. net field, from Robin Cox and Dave Brain and Ian Stratford 36. Gross winner Ormsby nails twos jackpot

Former New Zealand Maori champion Trevor Ormsby was back in the winner’s circle shooting a two-over-par 72 at ASB Te Awamutu Golf Club. The Waitomo club member won the midweek tournament gross for the umpteenth time. His round included a brace of twos to claim the two’s jackpot. Scoring was generally of a high standard, Michael Hattie winning the net with 63, from Ross Pompey 64, Alan Goodwin 66 and Danny Maloney, Doug Retemeyer 67, while David Beanland and Ani Bahler jointly annexed the stableford with 43 points, from Mike Claydon, Jason Hughes, Biddy Hur 40, Les Common, Kel Evans 39. Scoring was equally impressive on club day (Sunday), with Grant Tynan emulating Ormsby’s feat shooting 72 off-the-stick, Jonathon Cook blazing his way to a brilliant 60 net, and Braden Kete heading the stableford with 43 points, from John Tart 42, Robert Coleman 41, John Darragh, John Irving 39, Peter Thompson 38 and Stacey Kahika, Peter Thompson, Peter McGowan 36. Twos were scored by Scott Holden, John Irving. The women’s opening day team’s ambrose was won in convincing fashion by the line-up of Pauline Chisholm, Margaret Gray and Eileen Macky with a 63 net. The runners-up were Julie Stevanon, Shirley Lord and Balbir Singh with 67. Shirley Lord topped the Saturday ladies with 42 stableford (helped big time by four, four pointers), from Thora Young 37 and Ani Bahler 36. Twos were scored by Shirley Lord, Ani Bahler and Rewa Hawira. Best of the Vets were Colin Green with 41 stableford, Dave Curd, Robin Thompson, Murray Wallis, Noel Gillespie 39, Bill Bain 38, and Trevor Carthy, Trevor Fleming, Jurg Russenberger, Eric Dockray, Ian Poole 36. Gibson fires

Simon Gibson provided the fireworks with 25 stableford in Pirongia Golf Club’s twilight tournament sponsored by McFall Downer EDI. Ladies: Cindy Dearing, Hazel Major, Paula McFarlane 22, C. Grant, R. Lund, J. Dunn 21, M. Pengelly 20, S. Meddings, A. O’Halloran 19. Men, front nine: Simon Gibson 25, D. Wheeler, R. Stokes 23, B. Edwards, K. Bardsley, C. Finlay 22, A. Elliott 21, S. Meddings, M. Veen, R. Scown, R. Davies 20. Men, back nine: Doug Grantham 22, J. Dunn, G. Charteris 21, N. Rangitaawa, R. Bailey, R. Quinlan 8009210AA 19, H. Lovett, G. McBean, J. Mortland, R. Taylor 18. Teams: Smashed 199, Beagle Boys 183, Lefties 181, The Maestros 181, Over Dunns 179, Grizzlies Contact Murray or Mike today to arrange a demonstration, plus check out our 172, Last In 172. Special Finance offer on the front page of today’s Te Awamutu Courier Small four win

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BY HAMISH FORSMAN slumped to 96 all out. Clayton Stewart proved a revelation when New Zealand Captain Ben Inger led the way for he joined the side, scoring 223 runs from Te Awamutu Sports Green missed out Morrinsville taking 4-19, while Nick Grala seven innings at an average of 74. on a berth in the final of the Waikato Valley claimed 3-15. Speake also captured the most wickets Cricket Champions Trophy losing to Mor- After surviving a few early scares, over the season — 27 at an average of just 12 Superstocks rinsville by eight wickets at the weekend. Morrinsville cruised to the total with runs per wicket, while Carl Botha took 19 The home team were outplayed on the Waikato Valley representatives Gerry scalps at an average of 14. day by Morrinsville, a side they had MacInnes (52 not out) and Rhys McCarthy Te Awamutu Sports Gold lost their The New Zealand Superstock Teams Champion- comprehensively beaten pre Christmas. (30 not out) there at the end to see the latest encounter with Waitete by 77 runs. ship lived up to its reputation as the jewel in the Asked to bat first at the Kihikihi visitors home. Caught short with eight players at crown of New Zealand Speedway. Domain, Te Awamutu only needed to avoid The win secures Morrinsville an Albert Park, Te Awamutu had to work Greg Maxted reports that in excess of 15,000 an outright loss to make the final. However, unlikely finals birth after their late season overtime in the field as Waitete clocked up fans, including many car loads from Te Awamutu, they were quickly in trouble as a pumped surge. They will face round robin leaders 263/2. soaked up two action packed days of racing at up Morrinsville side came out firing in the Te Aroha. Alan Ford made an impressive 128 for Palmerston North Speedway. field. Arguably the most consistent team in the visitors, and was well supported by Included in the lineup for just the fifth time After losing wickets early, the host’s the competition this season, the Green veteran Gavin Chatfield who hit an were the Kihikihi Kings, captained by 28K Grant middle order were understandably rusty team slipped at the final hurdle. unbeaten 81. Mytton — a mainstay of the side since its after barely being required in this half of It was a disappointing end to the season, The Gold team, with just seven wickets inception. the season due to the ease of their recent however there were some stand out per- at their disposal, never really threatened Despite being the new kids on the block, the victories. formers over the last six months. the target, being dismissed for 186. Mike Kings have quickly become a crowd favourite with Only Ben Speake (28) and Mark Thorsen Ben Speake led the way with the bat Conlon struck 50 and Webber Stewart 39. spectators coming to respect the plucky underdogs (27) managed to get starts as Te Awamutu scoring 506 runs at an average of 63, while Pirongia had the bye. from the South Waikato for their never give up attitude. The buildup to the event provided plenty of headaches for the team with changes needed to the envisioned squad after Rick Taylor and Craig Owens both suffered engine failures in the early part of the season. Mytton also had to work hard to be ready in time for the event. His car was still being put together the week leading up to the championship. The Kings drew defending champions the Nelson Tigers in the first round which was always going to be a daunting prospect. But the Tigers were given a real fright with the Kings leading the early stages of the race. The turning point came at about one third distance when the Tigers managed to roll 24K Kyle Stove while, at the same time, 25K Keven Roberts was ‘yellow carded’ for a minor infringement. That allowed the Tigers to take the lead and victory but the Kings certainly proved to be a much tougher prospect than imagined. For their second race the Kings faced off against the Wanganui Warriors. Their performance in this race wasn’t as strong after the hard first race had clearly taking its toll on the cars. Wanganui’s Dion Mooney had one of those races people will talk about for years, almost single handedly taking out the Kings, rolling both 24K Kyle Stove and 28K Grant Mytton in the space of two laps. The Warriors won this race convincingly to advance to the semi finals. The Kings are now preparing for their next outing, a big teams event planned at Waikaraka Park in Auckland for the second weekend of March.

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871-5151. 7175795AA cuppa provided ■■■■■ (027) 241-2936 (027) 440-7101 Enquiries phone Health (07) 315-7765 or 871-2171 Shirley 870-5052 Public Notices Proud to be locally VERN WILSON Vehicles Wanted owned and operated Councillor THREE bedroom house, Will be at the Council Car Park Boot CAR BROKEN DOWN? $280 p/wk, Kihikihi. sale the 1st Saturday of the month Phone 870-6460. NEED WOF REPAIRS? THREE bedroom house in to hear your views on our town. Pirongia, new kitchen, Email: [email protected] CAN’T AFFORD THEM? new carpet, heatpump, Phone: (021) 056-6008 Don’t car dump. fully fenced, $300 p/wk, 8011266AA Call us - we buy. Cash paid. bond and references reqd. Phone 872-2481. Phone (027) 414-1853. THREE bedroom house OPEN MORNING - LYCEUM CLUB with ensuite, garage, pool 321 Bank Street and gym, $310 p/wk. Thursday March 10, 10.00am-12 noon Phone (027) 589-6416. THREE bedroom house Come and have morning tea - no charge. with sleepout, $290 p/wk. 8009842AA Displays of Activity Circles Mah Jong, Phone (027) 589-6416. Bolivia, Handcraft Hobbies, THREE bedroom Garden, Music. property, spacious open plan living, walking Also Guest Speakers monthly. distance to town and Find out about Lyceum Womens’ Club schools, low maintenance section 8010587AA All ages welcome - ph 871-5548 All enquiries please phone with off street parking, $290 p/wk. Phone (021) Steve Ryburn: (07) 872-0115 Firewood Fruit & Vegetables 176-5992.

8011194AA [email protected] TUI Crescent - FIREWOOD for sale, 5m3 : GOLDEN queen peaches, immaculate, three After hours David Seager : (07) 871-9076 3 $170, 10m : $300, expected ready now at 108 bedroom home fully DO you want to be smoke Mobile: (021) 110-4116 shortage this winter. Brotherhood Road. fenced, available March free? Make it happen [email protected] Phone (07) 873-9190 or Please phone 871-7840. 20, $315 p/wk. Phone (027) with Emotional Freedom (021) 617-349. 412-8893. Techniques. Phone FIREWOOD, WINZ Garage Sales TE AWAMUTU Leanne 870-5444 or (027) approved supplier. Vehicles Wanted To Let 289-2984. Phone (027) 375-7225. KIHIKIHI KIHIKIHI, spacious SELF STORAGE waxy, itchy, blocked, TE Awamutu College 46 SHEEHAN STREET, character home, three From $20 p/w noisy Rugby fundraiser, A1 Service bedrooms plus sleep out 7996337AA 7.00am - 2.00pm, tools, 24hr access EARS? $70/m3. Phone 871-7567 jewellery, furniture, Wanted - for boarder, no dogs, $280 for delivery or collection. books, house lot. p/wk, two weeks in Camera Surveillance EAR MICRO - DEAD CARS advance plus four weeks 7477510AA PH: (07) 856-7584 TO VISIT VISITED bond. Phone 871-3400. EXAMINATION/SUCTION Best Dollars or (027) 608-1749 For Sale ❏❏ For clear healthy ears. LANDLORDS TWO and three bedroom No referral needed. FENCE OHAUPO houses. Phone 871-3702. USED batons, treated 1 SANDES STREET Wishing your property TWO bedroom and office All ages. ACC registered. timber, 45c each ono, also 9.00am - 12.00 noon, to be managed by unit, sunny and tidy, single garage with Te Awamutu Clinic Maniapoto Maori Trust Board rust free barbed wire. boys’/girls’/womens’ Get that car outa there! recognised professionals? Phone 871-3848. clothing, homeware etc. internal access, At 160 Mahoe Street Panui ki te Iwi heatpump, $250 p/wk, 162 TO VISIT VISITED TENANTS (At Rosetown Physio)

Flat Road. Phone (027) 7993266AA Nga Wai o Waipa Wananga Tuarua FREE RANGE ❏❏ Needing help fi nding 425-0090. Every Wednesday PULLETS ready to lay $15 LOCALLY OWNEDOWNED accommodation which TWO bedroom sunny 9.00am - 5.30pm Background each. Phone (07) 823-6954. TE AWAMUTU & OPERATEDOPERATED suits your needs? unit, very close to town, Ph 0800 126 818 On September 27, 2010 the Maniapoto Maori Trust MUTU STREET Phone 870-2200 $200 p/wk. Phone (027) TYRES 6136317AA 299-8549. www.earhealth.co.nz Board and the Crown signed a ‘Deed in relation to St Andrews Op Shop, Te Awamutu or Contact Francene on Co-Governance and Co-Management of the Waipa FOR the best range of Mutu Street, opens new and used tyres in Te (0800) CAR DUMP Mob (027) 289-3952 Financial River’. This deed relates to the establishment of Saturday, 8.00 - 11.00am Awamutu. Phone Tyre ($2 bag) A/h (07) 871-6287 NEED money? Get same a co-governance framework and co-management and Tune Centre Ltd, Board And Residence day approval on loans of 871-3267. TO VISIT VISITED Contact Jade on arrangements for the Waipa River. ❏❏FEMALE boarder wanted. $400 to $40,000+. IN-STEP Phone (021) 0233-4006. Mob (027) 823-5537 *SPECIAL* this month Key Outcomes WOF get $5000 for just $55 per Podiatry Services The purpose of this Wananga is to: TYRE and Tune Centre, TE AWAMUTU Flatmates RAY WHITE MREINZ week and pay reduced Offi ce 871-7149 interest too! You’ll need a 1. Re-cap on previous Wananga held December 5 21 Bond Road, now 1083 TE RAHU ROAD SHARE with single male, LIZ CLARKE issuing WOFs for cars, 8.00am. 7720324AA vehicle, house or a at Te Kotahitanga Marae. three bedroom home, guarantor as security. for professional trailers, wheel alignment TO VISIT VISITED NICE three bedroom master bedroom with Simply call 0800 112 274 or 2. Complete development of the Maniapoto and exhausts. Phone home with modern 7750123AA qualifi ed care ❏❏ensuite available, $165 visit www.AssetFinance.co.nz objectives for the Waipa River. 871-3267. p/wk single including kitchen and bathroom, 414 Cambridge Rd 3. Gain understanding on tradeable water issues. power, $180 p/wk per new carpet, large deck Gardening & Te Awamutu Livestock & Poultry couple including power. with view, located on 4. Present outline of next steps. Phone (027) 784-1630 or Racecourse Road, $300 Landscaping 870-4080 5. Nga korero hitori - George Searancke (021) 259-3498. p/wk. Phone BYL LTD 871-5354/(021) 671-354. Hire Services Powhiri: 9.30am Livestock Brokers To Let ONE bedroom unit, $180 GARDENING When: Saturday, March 12, 2011 COSY three bedroom p/wk. Phone (027) TABLE linen for hire. Quality, experienced work. Phone Sincerity Dry Where: Te Kopua Marae, Pokuru DAIRY SERVICE house in town, available 589-6416. after March 23, $300 www.jmpropertymanagement.co.nz Hedges, roses, Cleaners on 871-5471. Ka mutu: 6.00pm p/wk. Phone 872-7804. ONE bedroom unit, $195 or general weeding. Property & Home BULLS AVAILABLE p/wk, includes power 7898244AA FOUR bedroom house, Need a hand No reira, naumai, haere mai, piki mai! Maintenance

and sky, no pets, walk to 6854260AA FOR LEASE AND TO PURCHASE not suitable for children Let us help! (Please RSVP Ngahuia by Thursday, or pets, $230 p/wk. Phone town. Phone 871-5635. Regular maintenance COMMERCIAL and (027) 589-6416. PORTABLE sleepout, or a clean up. domestic cleaning, also March 10, 2011 by phone (07) 878-6234 NEW three bedroom single room or office, $50 carpet shampooing. or email [email protected]) Phone 0800 827-455 house $350 p/wk. Phone p/wk, delivered. Phone Phone Tess Tess(027) (027) 238-251 7 Phone Maid Marj, 870-4495 or (027) 201-1974. 870-4990. 872-2853 A/hrs 871-3309 or (027) 712-7914. 22 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011 Property & Home Trade Services Employment Vacancies

Maintenance 8004485AA MEATEATER CARPET ONSITE BOBCAT 20 hours per week, working HOMEKILLS LTD Parish Secretary with a student with high health 7353442AA REPAIRS wne CLEANING ● O r needs. Ride On Mowers perato at St Johns Anglican IICRC Approved Killing ● Domestic Mowers O r Please apply in writing and ● Trevor Sheep - Pigs - Beef Domestic Fences Church - Te Awamutu include a CV to: Stuart Law Peters The Principal (027) 226-6889 Do you have a genuine interest in people, Teacher

7899083AA Phone 871-9995 027 515 6519 Puahue School ofﬁ ce administration experience, an 07 871 1971 Aide 573 Puahue Road

KING COUNTRY 6151460AA-08-04-17 understanding of the Anglican Church and Rosetown Bobcat Ltd Position closes Friday, March 4. DRILLING a willingness to go the extra mile when ULTRA CLEAN 7899093AA required? Then we would like to hear from Don’t be fooled by the name, It’s architectural design HEWITSON Phone 0800 569 656 your Local Truck Based in Te Pahu Phone Geoff to help you. CO-ORDINATOR

you design your new 7447AA 88 • Offal • Soak • home or alterations. 7 PLUMBING We have a part time position available, 20 EXTERIOR house FOR HEALTH SHUTTLE cleaning. Phone Ultra • Surface wells • P 871-7188 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Friendly Clean 0800 569-656 today! • Lined Soak holes • PLASTERER, supply, fix WANTED LOUNGE suites cleaned. and stop plasterboard, Service For a job description please contact the Phone Ultra Clean 0800 • Concete products cove cornice and square Applications are called for the position of a

7929658AA church offi ce. Phone 871-5568 or email at 569-656 now! available • stop, quality workman- Co-ordinator for the Community Health Transport ship. Phone Ian (021) [email protected] • 4WD unit • 229-7748. Phone 871-3620 shuttle service. Trade Services 8004500AA • Bob Cat 4 Hire • BRIAN Krippner ROSETOWN Painters for With the Trust, this person will be responsible for building, advanced trade If It’s a hole we’ll drill it! WESTGATE all painting and SECRETARY - setting up the administration of this service and then qualified, alterations and PLUMBING decorating the smooth running of it. additions, maintenance, OWNER / OPERATOR: requirements. Phone TREASURER expol/pink batts, no job For all your (027) 482-5586, or a/h They will have to show skills in managing volunteers, too small. Phone (027) PHONE plumbing 871-3411. The Waipa Networks Trust seeks applications 255-5753 or 870-6462. STEVE COLSON REQUIREMENTS for a Secretary Treasurer, capable of usual servicing clients, be fl exible with their time, have some fi nancial/clerical skills and be able to report (0508) HOLES DUG Mark: (021) 0260-4486 secretarial duties including compiling agendas, Kevin:(027)499-6181 ED SPRAYIN taking minutes, fi ling records, answering regularly to Trustees. CARPENTER (0508) 465 373 A/H: 871-6687 WE G 29 years experience Radio Controlled Units correspondence and attending Trust meetings. A modest honorarium is available. Financially to be responsible for paying FOR ALL YOUR 7332672AA BUILDING WILLIE LORD Phone accounts, reconciling bank statements, making Applications should be made in writing (or email) to: REQUIREMENTS Concrete Placers Ltd Marshall Contracting investments, PAYE and ACC requirements and The Chairperson Phone Lance Glen : 870-1433 prepare information for the Accountant and Te Awamutu Community Health Trust (027) 663-2552 021 5576 76 7899133AA Auditor to fi nalise Annual Accounts. Computer 1856 Rewi Street • Driveways experience an advantage but not essential. Te Awamutu • Rural - feedpads, silage etc PLUMBING This is a part time job varying between 20 [email protected] • House fl oors 7940394AA BUILDER Offi ce 870 5177 and 40 hours per month, with remuneration All concrete works Fax 870 5277 AFFORDABLE Two man team. RATES on an hourly basis. Registered master 7940444AA FREE Apply in writing with any CV or references to Installation for FREEVIEW... Phone Colin Part Time Secretary/ builders. Available Okoko (027) 498-9022 Secretary - Treasurer, PO Box 34, Te Awamutu immediate start - 25 Road • Crystal clear pictures or 870-6244 anytime 3840. Applications close March 30. Treasurer years experience. • One off purchase charge 8005726AA Anything considered. • No on-going monthly Hire Services Childcare A position is available for a part-time Call Sean QUARRY payments Secretary/ Treasurer for our organisation. (027) 545-8981 • Conditions apply • Approx 2-5 per week, depending on the top quality Container Hire & Sales Ltd JeMMa’s association event calendar. RUBBLE, DRAINAGE Timi’s TV LAWN mowing, Jim’s 7630206AA • Flexible hours. Aerial Services Secure Cost Effective Storage Solutions home based childcare Mowing, honest, reliable, METAL AND FINES t 07 873 6044 Childcare spaces • Remuneration by honorarium. friendly service. For all 3 Refrigerated Containers Responsibilties include: your property from $4m m 027 331 6804 available now in maintenance www.chsham.co.nz Te Awamutu • Minute keeping at meetings. requirements call (0800) Ph (07) 872-8124 RJ MILLING Locally Owned and Operated • Correspondence. 454-6546. Fully insured, ON site saw milling and •babies to 5 years • Accounts and Monthly balance sheets. same day service. tree felling. Phone Phone (0800) 999-786 Fax (07) 847-2473 •20 ECE hours and • Tax returns and End of Year accounts. 871-0799. 7988377AA PO Box 15569 Dinsdale Hamilton WINZ subsidies • Event management. CREST Email [email protected] available Must have: COMMERCIAL For TV Repairs & Tuning • TV Aerial Installations & Extensions • • full-time and • Knowledge of Word and Excel. CLEANING Employment Wanted part-time hours 7965981AA • Access to broadband modem. One-offs, short, • Satellite Dish Installation • • Stereo Repairs • EXPERIENCE relief available An interest in fashion industry is desirable. long term contracts, vinyl milker available. Phone floors strip and polish Donny 871-9890. Ph 0800 jemmas Please forward a current CV to: 7985245AA 7539416AA WESTEND ELECTRONICS included [email protected] security vetted staff Phone 871-5193 (536627) PESTILENT (N.Z.) Ltd applications close 14th March. ** (Free quotes) ** Since 1990 EXPERIENCED Predator and Pest Control www.nzhairdressing.org.nz Ph 871-3354 or www.pestilent.co.nz Market Days (027) 529-6480 FENCER For control on - 8005429AA • RATS • CATS With tractor • FERRETS MARKET TERRY LASENBY SERVICES and Rammer PJ’s CONCRETE • STOATS COUNCIL CARPARK BUILDER 7844674AA FOR QUALITY CONCRETE PLACING Phone: Ph 0800 737 805 This Saturday Phone Phyllis : 871-4811 • Maintenance • Phone for a free quote (021) 780-105 871-5151 for all PHONE or Carol : 871-6198 • Renovations • Pat (021) 949-386 Joel (021) 234-0434 your classified • New Homes • advertising needs. • Farm Buildings • Phone Terry Lasenby 7985803AA (027) 496-4656 or 870-1234 a/h

DRAINAGE No job too big or too small - WE DO IT ALL! Phone 870-6244 or Colin (027) 498-9022 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011 23 Employment Vacancies We can help you OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Experienced Ofﬁ ce Administrator required for STAND OUT busy Medical Centre, 25 - 30 hours per week. The ideal person will have: from the crowd! • A strong background in Ofﬁ ce Administration • Good computer skills, preferably with Medtech experience

• Good with systems and processes 8006794AA • High degree of accuracy • Good customer service skills • Accounting/cash handling experience Contact our team on 07 871 5151 • Flexible • Must enjoy working as part of a team Please apply in writing, enclosing a copy of your Six top-notch movies here to CV to: start off 2011 movie-going... Practice Manager Casablanca, Secretariat, True Grit, King’s Speech, Otorohanga Medical Centre PO Box 7, Otorohanga Tangled and Burlesque Applications close March 11, 2011 at 4.00pm For Sale AUTOMATIC DOUBLE WASHING machine, $250, BED, clean $150. Phone Fisher Paykel fridge, 871-4203 after 6.00pm. medium size, $150 ono, microwave, $20. Phone Classic Cinema: (021) 585-485. TANGLED PG CASABLANCA SAT 1.20, SUN 11.20 FRI 10.20, SAT 5.30, SUN 3.30, MON 5.45, WED 10.20 A delightful comedy with a charming cast including Rhys DIGITAL SPECIAL Darby (Boat That Rocked) 3D CINEMA EVENT and Sally Hawkins (Made in YOGI BEAR G Dagenham), to suit the whole SAT 1.50, SUN 11.50 family, directed by Paul Murphy (Second Hand Wedding). SANCTUM M LOVE BIRDS PG Winery Tour here tomorrow SAT 5.55, SUN 3.55 THU & FRI 6.10 & 8.20, SAT 1.30, 3.35 & 8.20, The biggest More FM ‘A majestic film. Terrific: tough, Winery Tour comes to exciting, funny, gorgeous looking and SUN 11.30, 1.35 & 6.20, the Waikato tomorrow bewitchingly acted, it is darn close to MON, TUE & WED 6.10 & 8.20 for the second to last perfection.’ Empire. show on its 19 date tour. TRUE GRIT M “I liked it from start till end - kept New Zealand’s fav- me interested the whole time.” ourite songbird Brooke THU & FRI 8.00, SAT 3.25 & 8.00, Brandon. Three are dead. He Fraser headlines the SUN 1.25 & 6.00, is Number Four. It’s an action- Mystery Creek show MON, TUE & WED 8.00 along with an all male packed thriller about an entourage: chart- extraordinary young man who is topping four-piece band GIRL WHO KICKED THE a fugitive on the run from ruthless OPSHOP and the popu- HORNET’S NEST R16 enemies sent to destroy him. lar Auckland rock band, SAT 7.35, FINAL MON 7.40 Midnight Youth. I AM NUMBER FOUR Now in its fifth year, THU & FRI 6.00 & 8.10, the popularity of the “Great, terrific, wonderful, SAT 3.45 & 8.10, SAT 3.45 & 8.10, More FM Winery Tour bright, colourful, energetic, SUN 1.45 & 6.10, has seen the run more fun, original, fabulous and you than double since its MON, TUE & WED 6.00 & 8.10 inception in 2007; now don’t have to pay top dollar and 19 shows nationwide. leave town to see this, the Best To revitalise their marriages, two Brooke Fraser has SHOW since ‘Moulin Rouge’ wives grant ‘hubbies’ a ‘hall already delivered a and ‘Chicago’. And what a cast staggering number of pass’, one week of freedom to do hit singles and radio - simply brilliant.” Allan. whatever they want, no questions staples from her first STEVE DYKES IMAGE BURLESQUE M asked. At first it sounds like a two albums with songs ON TOUR: Jason Kerrison (OPSHOP), Brooke Fraser and Jeremy Redmore SAT 5.25, SUN 3.25 like Better, Shadowfeet, (Midnight Youth). dream come true, but it isn’t long Arithmetic and before they discover that their Deciphering Me. writing desk and in the and The Letter — both ent to the Mystery Flawless and enthralling from start expectations of the single life and Her latest album recording studio. reaching No.1 on the Creek Event Centre and to finish. It’s old-fashioned film- themselves are completely and Flags has just made an And with hits like New Zealand radio in typical Waikato making at its best, a good story, impressive debut in One Day, Maybe, charts, while current spirit we all work hilariously out of sync with reality. charts around the world Waiting Now and Pins & single Just For Once is together to make the elegantly told and a joy to watch. HALL PASS R16 and at No.1 in New Needles, OPSHOP is their first new offering event happen. The show Patrons are leaving the cinema THU & FRI 5.50 & 7.50, Zealand, powered by sure to be a summer off their soon-to-be plays in a natural raving and raving about this film. SAT 3.15 & 7.40, SUN 1.15 & 5.40, her latest number one crowd pleaser. released sophomore amphitheatre alongside THE KING’S SPEECH M single, the irresistible Midnight Youth, album. the mighty Waikato and MON, TUE & WED 5.50 & 7.50 Something In The who will open all shows, Co-promoter Brent is always a well THU 5.40, FRI 10.10 & 5.40, Water. achieved platinum sales Eccles says the 2011 line attended by an enthusi- SAT 1.10 & 5.45, SUN 11.10 & 3.45, Stephen Fry’s passion and wit OPSHOP’s third stu- for their debut album up is a great blend of astic crowd.’’ MON & TUE 5.40, WED 10.10 & 5.40 together with extraordinary music, dio album Until the End The Brave Don’t Run pop, rock and ballads; Tickets and bus/ take you on a fantastic behind- of Time, was released in and picked up awards something for fans of all ticket packages can be August 2010 and also for Best Rock Album ages and musical purchased via the Black Beauty, then a film about our the-scenes journey through debuted at No.1 in the and Best Group at the persuasions. Winery Tour website own ‘Phar Lap’, next ‘Sea Biscuit’ rarely seen historic attractions in New Zealand Charts, 2009 New Zealand Music ‘‘This will be our www.winerytour.co.nz and now the remarkable TRUE story Germany, Bavaria, Russia, Britain proving time together Awards. fourth year playing at and Ticketmaster 0800 and Switzerland. “I was drawn-in has done nothing but The Brave Don’t Run Mystery Creek. It came 111 999 or of one of the greatest race horses of enhance the band’s has spawned two top 20 about because Mystery www.ticketmaster.co. all-time. Two hours of pulse-pounding and inspired.” Leigh. ability at the song hits; All On Our Own Creek Wines are adjac- nz entertainment for the whole family. WAGNER AND ME G Highly recommended by us. People THU 5.45, FRI 10.30 & 5.45, are leaving saying, “WONDERFUL”, SAT 1.15, SUN 11.15, TUE 8.15, “FANTASTIC, “STUNNING”, WED 10.30 & 8.15 32 Arawata Street, Te Awamutu (formerly The Ale House) “REMARKABLE”, “LOVELY” or So honest, so bracing in the Friday Friday Night “BEAUTIFUL” film. SECRETARIAT: MAKING OF intimacy of it all. So beautifully acted with two wonderful, brave A CHAMPION HORSE G performances. Lushly touching THU 7.40, FRI 10.00 & 7.40, X and gorgeously told. Powerful, SAT 3.10 & 5.35, emotional and unforgettable. SUN 1.10, 3.35 & 5.35, BLUE VALENTINE AFTERTHOUGHT SPARXSPAR TUE 5.45, WED 10.00 & 5.45 STARTS MAR 10 SPECIAL MORNING SESSIONS FRIDAY, SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY

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