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6705096AA M: 027 246 5800 www.raywhite.com A/h: 07 870 1386 Published Tuesday and Thursday TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009 Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Te Awamutu’s morning glow Farm issues in spotlight Paul Le Miere from Federated Farmers Policy section will speak on a range of issues affecting farmers when he speaks to Te Awamutu Federated Farmers annual meeting on Thursday night. The meeting will take place at Waipa District Council headquarters in Bank Street from 7.30pm. Issues include bank overdraft interest rates, NAIT, water storage, VTNZ closures, the Resource Management Act, LTCCP, Waipa District Council and Environment Waikato rates, T150 and Variation 6. Funding for Karapiro Three Waipa projects are among the five from the wider Waikato area to receive a Transpower CommunityCare Fund grant in its recent funding round. Largest grant was the $100,000 to Waipa Community Trust towards development of Karapiro Domain events centre and water sports complex at TC310309DT01 Lake Karapiro. BALLOONS Over Waikato visit to Te Awamutu Friday morning made for a spectacular Hautapu and Leamington ‘Morning Glow’. Rugby Clubs received $20,000 and $30,000 respectively Balloons Over Waikato’s visit to Te balloons while still on the ground. towards facilities upgrades. Awamutu’s Selwyn Park Friday morning Three balloons lifted off from Selwyn The other two grants were was a great success for organisers and a Park, including one with Waipa Mayor $43,000 to the National treat for visitors. Alan Livingston. Wetlands Trust for the A big crowd turned out in the early On a beautifully still morning, the three completion of their concept morning darkness to see four hot air balloons appeared to hover around the plan for a national wetlands balloons inflated and fly. town, and all landed nearby. complex and education centre The dark morning meant Te Awamutu The fourth balloon gave youngsters, and got its own mini version of the Night Glow some not-so-young enthusiasts, tethered and $31,000 to Whitikahu Hall as the pilots blasted their burners into the balloon rides above the park. for refurbishment. Turning Bluck Cup tide Work starts on Walk of Fame Organisers of this year’s Selwyn Park played host to the success- Walk of Fame committees were formed Bluck Cup really mean ful Balloons Over Waikato on Friday and with Mayor Alan Livingston and other business. Saturday’s Community Safety Day in the community representatives on board to They want to see the Park (see page 3) prior to work commenc- work on two issues — the policy and competition for the business ing on the Walk of Fame. procedure for Walk of Fame inductions, house swimming relay, which Kaumatua Charlie Maikuku blessed the and the design of the physical Walk of first started in 1950 ,return to its construction site yesterday morning prior Fame. former glory. to workers removing trees and laying out The first induction was made in 2003, Check out the feature article the design. when Neil Finn attended the ceremony to on Te Awamutu Swimming Excavation of the site began under the accept the honour on behalf of himself and Club’s Bluck Cup night on page eye of archaeologist Alexy Simmons. brother Tim, and to date there have been 17 19. The Walk of Fame concept was proposed inductions of 19 of Te Awamutu’s most TC310309DT01 by Te Awamutu Alive as part of the Pride of famous sons and daughters. WAIPA Mayor Alan Livingston heads up for a hot air Te Awamutu Awards. See photos page 5. balloon flight over Te Awamutu. PANDORA’S BushﬁreBushﬁ re WE FIX TRUCKS! Angel Appeal 2009 • Truck and Trailer Service • COF Repairs Stewart&Cavalier • Transport Engineering - Limited - • Grease and Lube

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6781973AA www.gemtime.co.nz 2 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009 Your Letters Salt Water Sports Fishing History, footpaths, KAWHIA HIGH TIDES ADD EIGHT MINUTES FOR RAGLAN HABOUR seating on agenda Intermediate reunion TUESDAY: 1.38am & 2.00pm WEDNESDAY: 2.28am & 2.55pm At our March on crutches, I fulfilled all hopes THURSDAY: 3.28am & 4.01pm meeting, a member noticed the seats FRIDAY: 4.42am & 5.18pm of the community were so filthy I could The Courier’s wonderful coverage on March 17 of the SATURDAY: 6.05am & 6.39pm attended the open not sit down and Te Awamutu Intermediate School’s 50th reunion encour- SUNDAY: 6.22am & 6.52pm forum at 7pm and have a rest. aged me to write and publicly thank the reunion MONDAY: 7.24am & 7.52pm discussed the possi- Any attempt to committee, the principal, the PTA and the students for all bility of having negotiate with the their contributions to what turned out to be a successful more of the history young offenders is weekend. of Te Awamutu and met by more abuse The weather was on our side, the programme seemed Kihikihi in local and tagging of the to suit most people and we had amazing support from the Easter Weekend publications. building. Not nice ‘59ers’, all of whom had ‘mud stories’ to tell about their The Board stuff, but we thought first few weeks at the school in the late summer of 1959. couldn’t agree more. we would acquaint In his formal address to the Sunday morning assembly, is Coming! The whole matter you with the full principal Dale McCabe warned us that the intermediate of advertising our story and then hear school as an idea seemed to be out of favour in Wellington, Plenty of bait and tackle two unique towns what other alterna- to the extent that he described intermediate schools as a supplies for the long weekend. leaves a lot to be tive we have. In the ‘‘threatened species’’. desired and we need meantime the The highlight of the weekend for me was seeing Mr to be more pro- recommendation McCabe’s face when he realised the depth and breadth of active and assertive CFP stands. support there is for the school, not only from former to move ahead. By Hazel Barnes, Te Awa- Meanwhile we pupils and staff, but from parents and the wider With Te Awa- mutu Community Board received the minutes community. mutu Alive becom- councillor. of eight other hard Many former students told me that they had come to ing a committee of working volunteer the reunion not only to rub shoulders with old class the Board, the combined strength of groups that keep our community in mates, but to endorse the school and what it stands for. community and Board just might great shape. We have an Intermediate School of which we can be get some-one listening. Thank you all from your grate- very proud. Our decision to mount a reunion that was as Another letter from a retailer ful community. much about the future as about the past was amply again highlighted the misuse, inap- A letter from Gracelands rewarded, and this helped to make the reunion the propriate behaviour and requesting assistance to replace a success it was. unhygienic litter disposal on the footpath which was dug up to Thanks again to my hardworking committee, who brick seating in Alexandra Street. access storm water during the were relieved to learn that we had made a modest surplus, This problem has been going on redevelopment of its main service all of which will be ploughed straight back into the school. for more than enough time now and centre was received and assistance RICHARD H. SWARBRICK the Board has again put in a granted from the minor community recommendation to Council for the works programme. DON’T FORGET! seat removal and replacement with The funds from Council’s budget Smacking, light or not TAKE A KID FISHING @ PIRONGIA FISHING CLUB more appropriate seating. for footpaths has been fully com- APRIL 3, 4, 5 - GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! This recommendation is mitted for the year so the Board supported by our Community was pleased to help. still not real solution Police Officer. The Board has a fairly small The problem is some good budget named minor community To my loving parent: smack me lightly. people who donated the seats are works with which we try to meet If I am naughty If I should act a bit going to be upset at the removal. community requests. chastise me with your dangerously, please care and But we ask them to consider the As the Council’s budget for hand smack me lightly. unacceptable behaviour of the few footpaths decreases the Board will smack me lightly. Have you no words or who have spoilt it for everyone. be expected to step in, but our If I am cheeky other actions, that you must Spitting, swearing, drunkenness allocation might not be increased to get your strap on my legs choose to and intimidation are but a few of meet the need. smack me lightly. smack me lightly? 166 Cambridge Rd, the problems faced by the public. Oh happy economy downturn If I offend you, on purpose JUNE BRIGHT

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As a five-year-old who the sport. hockey, Marvin is loved the ‘Mighty Ducks’ Mum is club secretary homeschooled and is movies, Marvin Lim of and welcomes any learning guitar, also goes Ohaupo was sold on the enquiries from players of to Riverlea Theatre for idea of being a profes- any age (07)8236522. She Stagecraft Musical sional ice hockey player. also manages the Under Theatre classes and After a family trip to 10 Pirates team, and is a attends hip-hop and jazz Canada where he was recently qualified NZ dance classes at Direc- honoured to take to the Inline Hockey Associa- tions Dance School. ice with a junior profes- tion level 1 referee. sional team, plus met The Pirates under 10 TC310309SP09 young men in their 20s side that Marvin played HOCKEY HOPEFUL: who are millionaires in last year placed third at Marvin Lim (8) of Ohaupo from the game, nothing the Nationals. It was a on the ice at the has changed. great effort for a team Prospera Centre in Now aged eight, from a small club, and the Chilliwack as guest Marvin visited Canada first time ever that a ‘seventh man’ with the with his parents Wayne Pirates side has qualified Chilliwack Bruins, a pro- Lim and Mandy Clifton and placed at the fessional junior team in and was selected as Nationals. the Canadian Western ‘seventh man’ for the The Pirates train on Hockey League. Chilliwack Bruins West- Thursday evening each ern Hockey League home week, from now until game at the Prospera about October — all ages Centre. train on same day at A few times each varying times. season, a young player The Pirates have four gets selected to fill this teams in the national honoured slot, skating out league this year — Under onto the ice with the 10, Under 12, Under 16 and team, and lining up with Open Division 2 for all the starting five and ranges of ages , including goalie for the singing of adults. Teams are mixed, the anthems. an unlike the ice hockey It’s a big honour, variation, it is a non con- coveted by all young tact sport. players, and the family Games are usually on was lucky enough to be one day every second or able to apply and Marvin third weekend starting got accepted. around April through Dad says it was hugely until November and exciting to see his son teams travel between skate out to a crowd of Hamilton, Waihi, New about 4000. Plymouth and Tauranga At home Marvin plays for games, playing twice inline (skate) hockey for each day. Morrinsville based Apart from the non- Pirates. contact, inline hockey has The season is about to basically the same rules start and the club is keen as ice hockey. It is fast to hear from any players and exciting. wanting to participate in As well as a love of April 1 boost from jobs, growth plan

The global downturn is starting to have an impact on our economy, says Taranaki-King Country MP, Shane Ardern. ‘‘It’s important we do what we can to help workers, businesses, and vulnerable people in our communities get through these tough times. ‘‘That’s why National is working hard on its Jobs and Growth Plan to protect New Zealanders from the sharpest edges of the recession and prepare our economy for future growth. ‘‘On April 1, we are providing a shot in the arm as several important parts of this plan come into effect. These include cutting personal taxes, helping small businesses, and boosting the incomes of the most vulnerable in our communities. ‘‘Tax cuts deliver on our election promise and will provide a billion-dollar boost for households over the coming year. From tomorrow, the after-tax income of a worker on the average wage will increase by around $18 a week. ‘‘We are also introducing a new independent earner tax credit of $10 a week for people earning between $24,000 and $44,000 a year and who are not receiving state support.’’ Mr Ardern says the tax cuts are part of the Government’s plan for rewarding effort and providing better incentives for New Zealanders to get ahead. ‘‘Small businesses are the lifeblood of our local economy. Tomorrow, most of the initiatives from National’s Small Business Relief Package will begin, making it simpler and less expensive for small and medium businesses to manage their cash flows and pay taxes. The initiatives in the package are worth about $480 million over four years. ‘‘On April 1, the Government is lifting NZ 6791268AA Superannuation, veteran’s pensions, student allow- ances, and benefit payments to match inflation. We are also lifting the minimum wage from $12 and hour to $12.50. People on low incomes are often hardest hit by a recession and these adjustments will help them tackle rising living costs. ‘‘We are changing Kiwisaver to make it more Mike Whitburn A/H 07 846 5554 Mobile 0274 824 614 affordable and to encourage people to join by BENSON ROAD email: [email protected] offering members the opportunity to reduce their contribution from four per cent to two per cent of TE AWAMUTU Murray Barclay A/H 07 872 1964 Mobile 0274 753 690 gross pay. email: [email protected] ‘‘These April 1 changes are just part of our Ben Peters A/H 07 823 5777 Mobile 0276 765 981 ongoing Jobs and Growth Plan, which includes a Phone: 07 870 2411 email: [email protected] number of other initiatives.’’ 10 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009 Life balance change for couple set in motion by Alpha Course

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Jeff Graham says while he from us and wife Fiona’s life appeared in many ways to be successful, doing the Alpha Course at Te Awamutu Bible Chapel last year helped make it more com- BABY plete. The couple farm dairy goats at Pukeatua and have two children — Johnathon (11) and PHOTOGRAPHS Charlotte (5). Mr Graham says while the farming operation is certainly Copies of these special successful and he and his wife photos are available in worked hard and productively, something was missing. colour and black and white A combination of joining the from the Ecogent monitoring system and entering the regional farm Te Awamutu Courier office. environment awards last year made them realise they needed more balance in their lives. ‘‘We seemed to be working long hours and hardly spending any real time with our children,’’ Mr Graham says. ‘‘My wife is from the long established Pukeatua Crook family — I have always admired the quiet aura that this TC310309SP16 church-going family has. FAMILY FOCUS: Jeff and Fiona Graham, with children Johnathon and Charlotte. ‘‘I had had religion rammed down my throat at a young age farmers, encouraged us to do an awakening that there is a lot to anyone. and had moved away from it. the Alpha Course last year. It more to life than work and ‘‘Something that really ‘‘On the recommendation of was one of the best things I have money. impressed me about it is that it our farm worker, Grant Bow- ever done.’’ ‘‘I am able to put things in spans all denominations,’’ Mr man, we joined his church — Te After the introductory din- better context, I have slowed Graham says Awamutu Bible Chapel. ner, the couple signed up for the down a lot and we have The Alpha Course ‘‘The children were able to 14 week course. employed other people to do introductory dinner (free) is attend Sunday School while ‘‘We would go along every some of the jobs we were offered this Sunday (April 5) Fiona and I went to church. I Sunday night (to the Bible doing.’’ from 6.30pm. had built a large straw bale Chapel) for dinner and to watch Mrs Graham says for her the The DVD ‘Christianity..... home myself with help from a DVD. Afterwards we would course acted as a refresher and Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant?’ some local tradesmen and when break into groups and discuss it was a good way of getting to will be shown. I went to the Bible Chapel, there the points raised.’’ know other members of the For more information or to 336 ALEXANDRA STREET these guys were. Mr Graham says their life is church community. ‘book a place at the dinner PHONE 871 5151 • FAX 871 3697 ‘Tony McAllister and Noldy now much better balanced. The couple say they would table’, phone Te Awamutu 6786136AA Rust, a couple of good local ‘‘For me in particular, it was recommend the Alpha Course Bible Chapel office at 871 8667. NO GST on any new Holden* at Rosetown Holden

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When Tracy and Steve Green have travelled around the country following BMX, and more recently speedway, with their two sons Daniel and TJ, they often eat out. ‘‘We found, however, that the standards can be very different - even in the same place on the same day. ‘‘Now that we have our own takeaway business we strive to keep our standards high and con- sistent.’’ Tracy has been in the hospitality industry for 22 years and she manages their new takeaway busi- 44,800 ness at Ohaupo. ‘Bak 2 Basix’ is in the main road premises previously used by ‘The Taniwha Shop’. The building was given a makeover by the new tenants, assisted by family and friends. ‘‘Steve stripped the floor and custom made the counters. It took us almost two months to get it to the standard we wanted.’’ TC310309CA01 The shop offers a wide BAK 2 BASIX owner Tracey Green with fillings for a beefed up burger. range of burgers, fries, icecreams and drinks, includes fresh fish (col- able in the cone. People - Real Food.’’ including espresso lected daily from a Ham- Mrs Green says the Currently the shop takeout coffee. ilton supplier), scallops, business is something has an Easter Lucky ‘‘We have a gourmet mussels, squid rings, she’s wanted to do for Draw operating, with range of ‘beefed up’ sausages, fritters, years, but hadn’t had the purchases over $10 going burgers which are very nuggets, oriental mix, opportunity in the past. into the draw to win one popular.’’ hash browns, seasoned ‘‘We had a change of of two Easter Hampers. These range from the wedges, kumara chips, lifestyle, moving into the Bak 2 Basix is open ‘Bloke’s Burger’ which donuts and chips. country, so we decided to from Wednesday to Sat- has no salad to the To accompany any take the plunge and open urday (12noon-8pm) and ‘Chicken Xtreme Burger’ meal Bak 2 Basix has a Bak 2 Basix. on Sunday from 4pm- 133 ARAWATA STREET • TE AWAMUTU which comes with variety of cold drinks, ‘‘It’s more than a job 8pm. PHONE 07 871 5630 chicken, avocado, spiders, frappes, coffees to me - everything we do Pre-order by phoning camembert, bacon, salad, and smoothies. here is done with (07) 823 8230 or call in to TREVOR HOSE 021 298 4271 a/h 07 872 1770 mayo and apricot sauce. There’s also a range of passion. order in person (next to www.honda.co.nz

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Ecolab Te Awamutu Sports suf- through their forward pack to score Outstanding player for fered a last minute gut-wrenching try out wide and lead 8-7 at the break. Sports was Noel Galloway, in to be pipped 20-16 by defending Sports continued to pin the visi- the unaccustomed position of champions Fraser Tech in Waikato tors deep in their own half from the lock, filling in for Daniel Gujer premier rugby. restart. who was ruled out during the Peter Bain reports Sports were Two Bird penalties had the home warm-up. Galloway’s defence unlucky not to hold on after putting team out to a 13-8 lead. was outstanding and he proved in a huge effort throughout the game Tech replied with a try to level the hard to stop with some powerful at Albert Park on Saturday. score 13-13. runs. The home team forced Fraser A break from Sports’ Fijian wing Sports’ front-row of Blake Tech into mistakes, with some ‘up Inoke Tuibua nearly paid off. Quick Morgan, Scott Bryant and Craig and in their faces’ defence. ball from the ruck went wide only for Mora stood strong against much Tech opened the scoring with a the last pass to go astray — but the larger opponents. penalty, then Sports stormed referee was playing advantage to First-five Waylon Tangahou straight back with hooker Scott Sports as Tech’s backs were caught made a welcome return, guiding Bryant crashing over beside the off-side. Bird coolly slotted his third his team well around the park, posts — a great start for the rake penalty to give Sports the lead 16-13. and along with mid-fielders after only arriving home from over- The final five minutes saw Tech Bird and Mark Murray put in a seas during the week. Thomas Bird throw everything at Sports. Their huge effort on defence. added the conversion to give Sports a defence held until the final seconds Sports’ next game is away to TC310309CA07 7-3 lead. when they simply ran out of numbers the ‘inform’ Hamilton Marist LINE BREAKER: Waylon Tangohau makes one of his characteristic breaks Right on halftime Tech replied conceding a try. side. for Te Awamutu Sports against Fraser Tech at Albert Park on Saturday. Bluck Cup business house swim relays back bigger and better

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If pre-event hype and banter is anything to go by this year’s Bluck Cup business house swimming relay promises to be TE AWAMUTU SWIMMING CLUB the biggest and best for many years. Bluck Cup Business House Relay Local banks, The BLUCK CUP (donated in 1950) is the Te Awamutu Swimming Clubs accountants and law longest established Relay Trophy firms are desperate to get their hands on the Bluck MONDAY 6TH APRIL 2009 - Warm Up 6pm - Start 6.30pm Cup, currently held by Livingstone Builders. Entries close 5.30pm 06/04/09 Since 1950, when the event first started, only one accountancy firm has ever won the cup (Finn & Partners, 1990), no bank has ever triumphed, nor has any law firm. That could all change on Monday, April 6, starting at 6.30pm at Liv- ingstone Aquatics, Te TC310309CT02 This event is open Awamutu Events Centre. BRING IT ON: Louise Livingstone of defending Bluck Cup titleholders Among the entries Livingstone Builders has her hands full repulsing the Cup challenge of to all ages and received to date are teams (from left) Merv Gyde, Simon Brdanovic, Brett Robinson and Ray O’Connor. swimming levels from Gyde Wansbone MAIN EVENT: Accountants, Edmonds accountants and busi- ‘‘For our club to grow Cup, family relay (3 1. BLUCK CUP - For business houses Judd Barristers Solicitors nesses in the Waipa Dis- and achieve, this kind of swimmers must be from (3 swimmers only and one club swimmer eligible per team) & Notary Public, Kelly & trict to enter. local support through the same family) — handi- Bryant Accountants and No real estate firm or Bluck Cup and local busi- capped; Lambeth Trophy, National Bank. Cambridge firm has ever nesses is vital and very open 100m individual OTHER EVENTS: ‘Michael Phelps look-a- won it either. much appreciated,’’ says medley — handicapped; 2. Dunwoody cup - For Sports and service clubs (4 swimmers per team) like’, Simon Brdanovic ‘‘So loosen those ties, Te Awamutu Swimming Kent Trophy, men’s 25m 3. COOK CUP - Women only relay (3 swimmers per team) (partner Edmonds Judd) get out of that uncomfort- Club coach, Craig Albery. open freestyle sprint (not 4. HORSBURGH CUP - Family relay - 3 per team (must be from the same family) is challenging all other able suit and enter this Events on offer on handicapped) open to law firms in Te Awamutu year’s Bluck Cup,’’ says night are: Bluck Cup for males 15 years and over; 5. LAMBETH TROPHY - Open 100m individual medley (handicapped) and Cambridge to enter event spokesperson business houses (3 Bunyan Trophy, women’s 6. KENT TROPHY - Men’s 25m open freestyle sprint (not handicapped) this year’s Bluck Cup, run Louise Livingstone. swimmers only, one club 25m open freestyle sprint 7. BUNYAN TROPHY - Women’s 25m freestyle sprint (not handicapped) by Te Awamutu Swim- ‘‘You don’t have to be a swimmer eligible per (not handicapped) open to ming Club. great swimmer to enter team) — handicapped; all females 15 years and $15 per team event - $5 per individual event - Late entry fee applies after 5th April Brett Robinson, the team events. You just Dunwoody Cup for sports over. National Bank senior have to be able to swim 25 and service clubs (4 Entry forms can be rural manager, Merv metres. It will be a fun swimmers) — handi- obtained from Te Awa- Gyde (Gyde Wansbone) night for the family.’’ capped; Cook Cup mutu Events Centre or by and Ray O’Connor (Kelly BBQ and refreshments women’s only relay (3 emailing & Bryant) are also chal- will be available on the swimmers) — handi- [email protected] lenging other banks, night. capped; Horsborough .nz 6783315AA

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Lost and Found Meetings Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Cars for Sale LOST, black cover, 1993 Nissan Primera, Pokuru Road, mid-day ELECTRIC BLANKET new wof, registered to Friday. Phone 871-7367. ECO-VILLAGE, TESTING August, $4500, Phone CO OPERATIVE Get in before winter 871-6101. Personal RESEARCH FARM $7.50 for single Vehicles Wanted $10.00 double A BABY? Planned or Cool green earth practices, science. unplanned! Know your WESTEND options. Phone Preg- Te Awamutu Write or call: ELECTRONICS A1 Service nancy Counselling Jenn Sanders, 871-5193 Wanted - Services collect (07) College Netball 610 Wairehi Road, 855-5779 - 24 hours a day. DEAD CARS ANNUAL Ngaroma, Flatmates PHONE James Parlane, Best Dollars GENERAL RD7, Te Awamutu. FLATMATE wanted, close Solicitor, 870-4991. MEETING to town, sky and broadband, $100 p/wk Sports Notices 7.30pm, Monday, plus expenses. Phone April 6, 2008 (027) 483-5736. To be held in For Lease Get that car outa the staffroom, PREMISES suitable Te Awamutu College retail/workshop, large there New members yard, long term. Phone Phone 870-2200 most welcome 871-7533 or (027) 494-1950. Te Awamutu or 6773516AA PROFESSIONAL Office All enquiries please space available for lease (0800) CAR DUMP PIRONGIA JUNIOR RUGBY phone 871-3947 from July 2009, central 6136317AA main street, upstairs Extra Muster location, recently redec- Nights orated, fully wired tele- ATTENTION phone and data, with a Thursday, April 2, Te Wao Whanau Trust variety of spaces, air con- 6.00-7.00pm Meeting to be held at ditioning. Contact Gisler and Thursday, April 9, 1239 Arapuni Road, Architects : 870-5200 or 6.00 - 7.00 pm R.D. 2, Te Awamutu. (029) 839-9998. at the Club Rooms April 11, 2009. 11.00 am To Let Subs payable on muster CARAVANS and cabins For resignation of for rent, from $45 p/wk. night, $30 per player trustees and election Phone (027) 499-8733. of new trustees. or $40 per family. FLATS, two bedrooms Any enquiries to with carport, one com- Alan Henderson pletely refurbished, $210 871-9934 p/wk, the other $170 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE p/wk, bond and refer- or Graeme Jefferies ences required. Phone (07) 825-9981. CHINDIE BRIDGE (027) 483-9890 or 871-4628 6777701AA TAURAROA VALLEY ROAD a/hrs. THREE bedroom home Meetings from April 6-7, 2009 with sleep out, double Alternative route via Hoddle Road and single garage, large deck out the back, fully MANGARE No. 2 BRIDGE fenced, $330 p/wk plus MANGARE ROAD bond. Phone (027) from April 8-9, 2009 231-6956. Available after Alternative route via Rotongata Road April 9-2009. THREE bedroom house, 6785116AA MANGATUTU BRIDGE double garage, pets LETHBRIDGE ROAD allowed. Phone (027) 589-6416. from April 15-25, 2009 Hui-a-Iwi TOWN house, three When: Alternative Route via Bayley and Loop double bedrooms, plus Sunday, April 19, 2009 Road Loop Road is currently being Where: office, garage, $280 p/wk. Te Tokanganui-a-Noho Marae upgraded so care will need to be exercised. Phone (021) 140-5700. Powhiri: 10.00am Pursuant to the Tenth Schedule of the A1 SELF Agenda to follow. Light Luncheon will be available. Local Government Act 1974, notice is hereby No reira, naumai haere mai! given that, for the purpose of carrying out STORAGE (All enquiries - please call Maniapoto Maori Trust Board, bridge repairs to Chindie, Mangare No.2 New facility, many sizes, (07) 878-6234 or email ofﬁ [email protected]. ) and Mangatutu Bridges, the above roads good rates, security and will be closed to ordinary vehicular trafﬁc for 6437263AA seven day access. Sports Notices the period indicated above. Phone 871-6164 DC CLIBBERY or (027) 478-3085 CHIEF EXECUTIVE Pirongia and Sports Club OTOROHANGA DISTRICT COUNCIL TE AWAMUTU U19 Players required SELF STORAGE for 2009 Season From $17 p/w 24hr access Camera Surveillance

Extra players are required to strengthen our 6135805AA competitive squad which ﬁ nished third last year. PH: (07) 856-7584 or (027) 608-1749 Excellent coaching team and a supportive club providing ﬁ rst class facilities. Property Wanted Courtesy van available on training nights from Hamilton, and meal provided after training Thursday nights. LEASE FARM Trainings held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.00pm. WANTED Dairy or dry stock Coach: Kelvin Bell - Phone (021) 369-231 Any size considered Join the country club on the move. Phone www.pirongia.co.nz Pete Vanderpoel 6782426AA (07) 873-9090 Public Notices Business for Sale and Wanted BEAUTY THERAPY BUSINESS FOR SALE For the entrepreneur woman who wants to take control of her life and live POOL CLOSURE the ultimate lifestyle. Livingston Aquatic Centre will Well established beauty spa set in the be closed to the public on: tranquil environment of Pirongia, • Wednesday, April 1, from 9.00am to 2.30pm a loyal and growing cliental showing • Saturday, April 4, from 5.00pm to 7.00pm unlimited potential for growth. • Sunday, April 5, from 4.30pm to 7.00pm This awaits your personal touch, so much more than just a business. • Monday, April 6, the main pool will be closed from 5.30pm to 9.00pm. Expressions of interest to: We apologise for any inconvenience. Michelle Davey, (027) 429-3599 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009 25

Firewood Gardening & Property & Home Trade Services Trade Services Employment Employment Vacancies Landscaping Maintenance Vacancies FIREWOOD BRIAN Krippner build- CAR PROBLEMS ing, Adv trade qualified, AN immediate start, cus- 5m3 - $160, 10m3 - $290 AFFORDABLE alterations and HOW convenient is this? GARDENER Tyre and Tune Centre tomer services/phone delivered. Phone (07) PAINTING and plastering, additions, maintenance, RON Elder for all your tyres, WOF, servicing, all workers at home, up to 873-9190 evenings, mobile skimcoating etc, no job expol/pink batts, no job garden maintenance. mechanical work under $500-$3000 part time/full (021) 617-349. too small, free quotes. to small. Phone (027) Phone 871-4282 or (021) one roof, 21 Bond Road. time. Phone (08) 327-6157. GUM 3 Phone 871-7064. 255-5753 or 870-6462. mix, 4m , delivered, 254-5875. Phone 871-3267. $280. Phone (07) 823-6712. HAIRDRESSER, senior WATERBLASTING - CHIMNEY, clean, repairs, stylist wanted, hours FULL-TIME WORK For Sale TREE CARE Phone Ultra Clean parts. Phone Andrew negotiable. Phone (07) GROUNDZONE Tree 871-6662 today! Taylor, 871-5351 or CHIMNEY cleaning, for a 873-8488 or (021) 222-9793. Are you passionate about great customer service? 871-4244. free quote call Patrick, Care. Tree work by quali- WINDOWS cleaned by the Do you have food preparation and presentation skills? PHOTOCOPIER 0800-151-885. SENIOR student fied and experienced experts. Phone Ultra required, for Before and Do you like working with a great team of people? FREE to a suitable char- aborists. Professional ity or not for profit organ- Clean 871-6662. After School Care Centre, You could be the person we are searching for. and friendly service from holiday work available isation, black and white, a Waipa company. Phone UNDER SOWING NOW details of your organisa- Trade Services also, must be reliable, We are looking for a capable, Nathan Hughes 823-8183 N & G Ag Contractors. responsible and enjoy conﬁ dent and mature thinking person tion to Melissa at or (027) 266-8811 Goldridge. Phone Don’t delay call today. working with children. to work full time in our retail store. 871-4553. Phone (07) 827-1849 or Phone or txt (027) Hire Services (027) 473-0001. 351-1307. This position involves food preparation, For Sale Under $50 customer service and cash handling skills. BABY portacot, large, TRUCK Employment Wanted The position will include early starts and weekend work. good condition, $45. SIX wheeler tip truck for Career Training If you are the person we are looking for please Phone 871-9399. hire, experienced driver/ FENCING operator. Phone (07) write to us giving your details. B-B-Q FARM - Residential - Life- table good order, 827-1849 or (027) 473-0001. Please write to: Viands Bakery $45. Phone 871-4215. FREE style, for all your fencing 80 Lyon Street, Kihikihi BMX bicycle, good tyres, requirements, experi- Photography Licenses for 6790562AA good condition, $35. ence and quality guaran- Phone 871-7706. DOUBLE Exposure Youth 16 - 17 teed. Phone (07) 827-1849 Photography - Weddings or mobile (027) 473-0001. DRAWERS, 1060cm: L, Enrol in our FREE 350cm: W, 750cm: H, and family groups, all full time pre-trades FOR all your pruning and painted pine, $35. Phone digital, experienced training course and garden maintenance, 870-2132. photographers, reason- get your learners, ring Wayne Hewitt on able rates. Text your restricted and full car (021) 379-892. JIGSAWS, good selection, name and address to (021) 1,000 and 500 pieces, $5 license for FREE 896-702 for a free informa- while you learn!

each. Phone 870-1978. 6714319AA tion pack. www.double- Experience the KING, single slat bed, exposure.co.nz. HEWITSON mattress, some linen, $20. trades of building, plumbing, electrical Phone 280-7504. Property & Home PLUMBING and mechanics. MENS Healing 10 speed Maintenance Gain all the skills Need help? cycle, $45. Phone 871-4845. Exterior Cleaning, Moss, For all plumbing you will need Phone: (07) 871-3176 NEW black school shoes, All Exterior Cleaning Mould and Algae, Houses, requirements. to choose the right SALES CONSULTANT size six, $20, ono. Phone Roofs, Driveways, Cobbles career and get a job. KELLY & BRYANT Johnny Nelson CHARTERED ACCONTANTS LTD PART TIME - Approximately 30 hours per week 870-4373. If you have left or 6151524AA-08-05-20 etc, also External Fly and Friendly PHILLIPS 20in TV and WASHBRIGHT Spider Repellent. are leaving school, Want a career in a colourful environment? DVD player, good order, WASHBRIGHT Service phone ATC TRAINME ADVERTISING $49.99. Phone 871-6692. MOSS, ALGAE, Ask about our worry free Te Awamutu to is a great way to Do you have artistic ﬂ air? ‘keep it clean’ ensure your place. inform your Do you have a great eye for colour? PLASTIC compost bin, LICHEN TREATMENT customers/clients new $25. Phone 870-5440. all year round programme. Do you have a vibrant personality? Phone 871-3620 Phone about your business. PUMP for fish tank $30 Low Pressure For your Free quote (0800) TRAINME Phone us today and Do you want to be part of a great team? new, $10. Phone (021) Colorsteel or (021) 104-0459 (0800) 872-466 speak to one of our Phone We are looking for a vibrant enthusiastic person to 202-5882. Roof spray, Tiles and (0800) GO SOFTWASH Criteria apply friendly team at Te RUGBY boots size six, Awamutu Courier. join our Te Awamutu team in a part time capacity. Decromastic (0800) 467-638 Phone 871-5151 new condition, $20. Rotary clean, pavers, The position will involve Saturday work. Phone (021) 067-2891. 6150926AA-08-04-22 Fax : (07) 848-1702 BOBCAT driveways and footpaths a/h Tui : 871- 7205 You’ll have some experience in retail sales, be THREE floating shelves, wne Farm Employment black, 600cms and 800cms Commercial buildings offi [email protected] O r conﬁ dent dealing with a wide range of people, be perato a fast learner and a great team player. Maybe $45. Phone 871-5316. Phone (027) 476-3347 www.softwash.co.nz O r 2IC to FARM MANAGER VANITY top, pink, Trevor you will have some experience in colour 95x47,with white taps, or 871-7389 A position is available for the 2009/2010 consultancy or home decorating. $30. Phone 870-1885. 6150908AA-08-04-22 CLARKE’S Peters season for an experienced person to help This is a brilliant opportunity for a part time 027 515 6519 in milking and management of 700 cows Grazing CARPET retail sales consultant to join a well MORTGAGE through a 50 bale rotary on our 250ha new AVAILABLE - excellent CLEANING 07 871 1971 established national franchise. 6151460AA-08-04-17 conversion in the Otorohanga area, (Wharepuhunga). space for dairy heifers BROKER For your carpet and Rosetown Bobcat Ltd We’ll be giving you ongoing training in from now to April 2010, upholstery cleaning. Duties will include; milking, fencing, calving, calf Member of: all aspects of home decorating. super growth targets Phone Keith, rearing, pasture management, basic tractor work guaranteed, option for NZMBA mobile Send CV and handwritten cover letter to: price linked to Fonterra DRAINAGE and general farm duties. Should also be able to Phone Christine (027) 280-0790 The Administration Manager, 2009 final pay-out for or 871-4930 manage farm and staff when Manager is away and whole season to April 871-3176 No job too big Guthrie Bowron (021) 545-302 We aim to please have good animal health/welfare knowledge. 2010, managed by full or too small - 104 George Street

There is a new three bedroom house available 6787768AA time specialists WE DO IT ALL! Te Awamutu reporting progress to for shared accomodation with farmhand. Stock Auctions Phone 870-6244 or 6787759AA you. Go to Please phone for more information: Applications close at 5.00pm, Tuesday, April 7 www.nzgrazing.co.nz or Colin (027) 498-9022 phone (0800) 108-494. (07) 824-0894 between 7.00am - 7.00pm. Pets FARM HAND DESPERATELY need MEATEATER homes for three kittens, HOMEKILLS LTD A position is available for the 2009/2010 season please help.Phone TE AWAMUTU WEEKLY SALE 871-7278. for a Farmhand on our 250ha new dairy conversion Thursday, April 2 - 11.00 am Killing and GOLDEN Retriver pups, processing in the Otorohanga area, (Wharepuhunga). $750, Phone 871-1771. Location: Te Awamutu Sale Yards, Phone 871-9995 Duties will include; milking, helping with Wanted to Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu calf rearing, general farm duties, Buy / Exchange Sale Comprising: some tractor work, fencing etc. MICROSOFT Office Pro- 11.00 am Prime & Boners A genuine interest in dairy farming is a must and fessional, 2003, $40. 10 Fat Cattle PLUMBING at least one seasons experience would be helpful Phone 870-3348. 80 Boners along with some basic dairy farming knowledge. Livestock and Store Cattle AFFORDABLE RATES 20 Potter Bulls There is a new three bedroom house available Poultry Phone Colin for shared accomodation with 2IC. 10 Ylg Jsy Bulls (027) 498-9022 6787573AA ECZEMA? Try Seaweed. Please phone for more information: Same clients buy this off 102yrstr&hfrs or 870-6244 anytime me year after year. 30 ylg beef x strs & hfrs (07) 824-0894 between 7.00am - 7.00pm. Details and references 30 wnr beef x strs & hfrs sent. Brian (07) 889-0528, 12.00 noon Sheep & Calves M SE (027) 438-9822. RAL FAR RVICES 60 Four day calves ENE LTD 20 Prime Lambs G Specialising in fencing and WANTED 30 Store Lambs post ramming HBW Empties All enquiries to: 6770604AA and empty heifers Phone 871-4779 or (027) 223-3219 Chris Ryan 871-3313 or (027) 243-1078 Phone Owen Watson Sam Earl 871-3316 or (027) 243-2376 (07) 873-6222 Peter Cain 871-3580 or (027) 493-3808 or (021) 874-570. Andy Transom 870-6059 or (027) 596-5142 Hire Services Livestock and Poultry BONER COWS WANTED Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule Also empty heifers and potter bulls Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (027) 492-5080 26 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009

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Eqwanox showcasing on Juice TV Weekly for Tonight Te Awamutu band featuring a New Zealand band Eqwanox (right) play an playing in the Juice TV Women acoustic set at Auckland’s The Studios. Ladies of Te Awamutu Grange Bar in Ponsonby as The show also has a weekly part of Juice TV’s JD SET story piece where hosts, Tim show. Walker and Adam Stevenson Thursday, April 2 After the performance the cover events such as The band will be interviewed on Rotary Nationals, Top Gear 9.45am the show and there is a possi- Live, Rock The Park and put a bility of the band’s music JD’s spin on the whole thing. SHARON LOURIE video being played — space Hosted from the Grange in History in the Making permitting. Ponsonby, JD SET also The show airs on Juice TV facilitates The JD Acoustic (Sky Channel 62) on Sessions on a Tuesday Night, VENUE: Te Awamutu Wednesday 9pm — 10pm, where three top and emerging Bible Chapel Friday 11pm — midnight and New Zealand artists have an Sunday 10pm — 11pm, so there acoustic jam to an audience of PHONE: Sally Shierlaw are a few opportunities for musicians. 870 2074 people to check it out. Eqwanox are currently re- The all new JD SET is a recording their song 21st Story music show with a difference. from the debut album All Come along Still playing great rock Roads Lead From Here (avail- we’d love to see you! tunes, the JD SET now able for online download) at features elements of trivia, Wintec Studios. A gold coin cocktail making sessions, up Eqwanox finished off 2008 donation is to the minute news and gig with a hiss and a roar support- appreciated to guide info, interviews with top ing Seether at Vector Arena as help cover costs Kiwi and international bands well as playing shows with Licensed CRECHE available as well as The JD Sessions, The Bleeders and Autozamm. 6781916AA

GREASE is the word! UNDERWORLD: MERCHANT OF VENICE PG RISE OF THE LYCANS R16 THU 7:55, FRI 10:00 & 7:55, 6788314AA TUE & FINAL WED 8:20 SAT 1:20 & 5:35, SUN 11:20 & 3:35 CONFESSIONS OF A SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE R13 SHOPAHOLIC PG TUE 6:00 & 8:10, TUE & WED 5:50 & 7:50, WED 10:10, 6:00 & 8:10, THU 8:00, FRI 6:05, SAT 8:20, THU & FRI 6:00 & 8:10, SUN 4:25 SAT 1:25, 3:30 & 8:30, SUN 11:25, 1:30 & 6:30 One of the most popular shows of all time returns for a short season. “EXCELLENT. It was nothing like I Don’t miss it. expected. I urge you to see it.” GREASE Allan. “The film, about ageing and FRI 10:10, SAT 4:15, SUN 2:15 mortality, racism and redemption, is one of his finest: tender, tragic and SECRET LIFE OF BEES M funny in equal measure.” TUE 5:55, WED 10:20 & 5:55, GRAND TORINO R16 THU & FRI 5:50, TUE 5:45 & 8:00, SAT 3:35, SUN 1:35 WED 10:00, 5:45 & 8:00, THU & FRI 7:50, SAT 8:10, SUN 6:10 DEAN SPANLEY G TUE & WED 6:20, THU 6:05, PINK PANTHER PG FRI 8:00, SAT 6:25, THU 6:25 & 8:20, SUN 6:20 FRI 10:20, 6:25 & 8:20, Clint Eastwood’s unforgettable film SAT 1:50, 3:40 & 5:40, of an unforgettable true story with SUN 11:50, 1:40 & 3:40 a marvellous performance by Angelina Jolie MONSTERS VS ALIENS PG CHANGELING R16 THU & FRI 5:55, TUE & WED 7:55, SAT 7:50, SAT 1:40, 3:50 & 6:00,

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