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Shakespeare The space race in the Park Te Awamutu Free Concert in the Park and Slip Pirongia School’s innovative solution for roll growth of the Tongue present Shakespeare in the Park, Pericles Prince of Tyre, with a Pythonesque twist, this Saturday from 5pm in Te Awamutu Memorial Park. People can bring blankets and low chairs, dinner and a wine or beer to the event. There is a liquor ban waiver that applies from 4.30pm until the end of the play in the immediate vicinity of the ‘stage'. The event is free, and parking is available in nearby streets and the field adjacent to the venue. If it is wet the performance will take place in the Te Awamutu College Hall, but no alcohol please. Magic start The Continuing Education Group's first meeting for 2019 is on Wednesday, February 20 and features Andre Vegas, magician and illusionist. With his partner Adriana, Andre will enthral and mystify his audience. Adriana, formerly with the Royal New Zealand Ballet, may also dance. The new programme will be available, and there is no Room 17 Year 7/8 Pirongia School students in their new classroom. The flexible design can also be a shared space — through the large joining fee. opening doors is another classroom and the break-out space, which both open into the STEM room. Photo / Dean Taylor For more details, see the ad in today's paper, or phone Pirongia School began the new istry it was the right solution. growth of the school as Pirongia Whitmarsh to develop the property 870 3223. year with an event to open an Jan said the new block has Village expanded and welcomed plan to enable the school to best innovative new four-classroom already made an amazing differ- more residents. meet property needs. Rangiaowhia block which marked the culmi- ence for the school. “Three years ago the Board of Two years of negotiation with nation of three years planning and “We had been using every Trustees began actively consulting the Ministry of Education followed remembered work. available space as a classroom — with our community about to agree on funding, facilities and At the beginning of 2018 the even my office,” she said. priorities they had for the school placement. A public Rangiaowhia school added one new classroom, To open the new block the as it grows,” he said. Wayne says two people from commemoration will take but that wasn’t enough to cope school held a po¯whiri, followed by “One of their most pressing the ministry warranted acknow- place next Thursday, with the current roll, let alone the official ceremony conducted by priorities was for us to retain our ledgement. February 21 starting with a predicted growth. Taranaki-King Country MP Bar- green space.” He said infrastructure manger powhiri at the Hairini Hall at And Principal Jan Cullen and bara Kuriger and Waipa¯ Mayor He said they were a country Sharon Walker faced pressure 10am. Board of Trustees chairman Jim Mylchreest. school with kids who enjoy playing from ministry policy to insist that This will be followed by a Wayne Carter said if they followed Wayne said it was an exciting outside, and a facility that hosted a the school accept the modular walk to St Paul’s Church and Ministry of Education guidelines time for students to start the year number of school and community buildings, once funding for three the memorial. they would still be struggling to in a new classroom. events so it was important to extra classrooms had been Everyone is welcome. accomodate the students. He said it was four years ago retain as much space as possible. approved. Instead they applied clever that he and Jan started having The Board commissioned archi- thinking, then convinced the min- conversations about the likely tect and project manager Matt ■ Continued page 3

The choice is yours with NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME Pratts for home heat 2 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, February 14, 2019 Pirongia ko¯kako pairing up

14,045 Breeding programme success — but not all going to plan

14,045* BY BETHANY ROLSTON “Male-male pairs aren’t CIRCULATION 14,045* unheard of and it usually Love is in the air on Mt indicates no females around,” Pirongia as the mountain’s Clare says. ko¯kako population continues She says the birds were to grow. translocated to the mountain Ko¯kako are nesting on the with existing female partners. mountain for the first time in “We released roughly half decades, with all four males and half females, but monitored pairs in the man- these birds are on their own agement area hatching chicks south of our pest control area. this season. “We’re not expecting it to be [email protected] Outside the monitored area, permanent as both birds have however, not everything is had previous female pairs and going to plan. have displayed heterosexual [email protected] There is a first-of-its-kind interest in the past. It can be a coupling of two male ko¯kako. long or temporary pair bond — [email protected] The pair are described as perhaps they are just waiting “very much in love” and are for suitable females.” [email protected] displaying typical courtship Clare hopes the birds will behaviour — bringing each find female counterparts in other food and singing duets. order to maximise breeding [email protected] They have been observed by and grow the ko¯kako popula- ecologist Dave Bryden, who tion. works for the Pirongia Te “But we have to accept what [email protected] Aroaro o Kahu Restoration eventuates with any pairing Society. and we love our ko¯kako all the The award-winning society same.” is responsible for returning Of the four male-female the native bird to the moun- pairs so far established in the tain after the last ko¯kako died managed area, each have suc- out in Pirongia in the 1990s. cessfully fledged chicks, and Dave says the male birds Ako¯ kako fledgling perches on a tree near the Pirongia Forest three of the four pairs are now reside near a mountain peak Park Lodge. Photo / Amanda Rogers re-nesting. [email protected] called Tihitoetoe. The nests are being “Male-male ko¯kako pairs female would adorn her nest and brooding duties, and as monitored by a team of volun- can build nests but they obvi- with.” such, are more vulnerable to teers. ously won’t lay any eggs,” Dave says male-male being preyed upon by stoats Last year 14 ko¯kako with Dave says. pairings were common before and possums.” Pirongia lineage were “The nests built by male- intensive mammalian pest Pirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu returned to the mountain — male pairing are typically control was implemented Restoration Society chair- another step towards the We’re online at nzmecommunitynews.pressreader.com structurally sound, but lack- across ko¯kako populations. woman Clare St Pierre says society’s goal to re-establish a ing the interior design touches “This was because of a male the male birds live in an area self-sustaining population. So such as a lining of moss and bias in populations, as female of the mountain where there far, 23 males and 21 females 2016 soft ponga filaments that a ko¯kako do all of the incubation are no female ko¯kako. have been released.

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■ From page 1 ATTENTION “Unfortunately the modular classrooms take up considerably more LANDLORDS space than a purpose- built block and this would have compromised our green space,” he said. Ownapropertyyouwanttorentout? “They were also more expensive and there Having problems with your rental? would have been delays in getting those on-site. “After robust discussions, Sharon supported our plan.” He said Steven Hawley from the ministry’s capi- tal works team used his discretion and made decisions were always in the best interests of the school. “We found him excel- lent to work with,” said Dignitaries and guests at the classroom opening, front from left: Lara Wayne. Whitmarsh, Georgia Nunes, Ella Nelson, Barbara Kuriger, back from left: The ministry funded Wayne Carter, Jim Mylchreest, Matt Allen. Photo / Supplied three classrooms and the board added its own constructed. needs early in the pro- “However, I believe money to construct a “Livingstone has a cess and he was able to the centralisation of four-classroom block, as history of doing excellent contribute innovative school property, where well as create a break-out work in schools and they ideas,” said Wayne. decisions are made by space that helped future- are always good to work “With his help and his bureaucrats would not Contact the Property proof the school. with.” plan, we were able to be in the best interests of A playground was Wayne said it isn’t an bring the project to all schools,” he said. relocated and another easy task to work around fruition.” “The challenges and Management Specialists play space for senior lots of busy and excited Wayne also needs of all schools are students is being devel- children, but health and commented on Bali unique and effective Yvonne or Ashley oped. safety is a priority for Haque’s Tomorrow’s principals and boards One of the rooms is Livingstone so the pro- Schools Independent know their school’s being used as a STEM ject went without hitch. Taskforce and their needs, and when 027 857 7385 or 07 871 7189 (science, technology, He added that it was recommendation to abol- supported by the MOE, engineering, mathemat- exciting for students to ish Boards of Trustees you get quality out- ics) room. see the building progress and to remove the prop- comes, like the building Jan said it is fantastic and it may have even erty pressures from we are opening today,” for the students, especi- inspired some children schools and principals. he said. ally the seniors who are into the construction He admitted this work “This block is a mod- excited about their new industry. is a time-consuming part ern, flexible learning learning spaces. The school made its of the job, which some environment and this The school thanked final thanks to project argue takes principals process and model could Livingstone for the qual- manager Matt. away from leadership well be the blueprint for ity facility they have “He listened to our and learning. other schools,” he said. Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

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FREE ENTRY FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY, 6.00PM COMMUNITY ROOM, Pirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu Restoration Society chairwoman Clare St Pierre has arranged the installation of a new ‘slow for ko¯kako sign’ in Pirongia — the first of its TE AWAMUTU LIBRARY kind in New Zealand. Photo / Bethany Rolston A new “slow for Kahu Restoration Society a pre-existing kereru¯ sign ko¯kako” sign in Pirongia is chairwoman Clare St and cost $100, paid for by To register contact the first of its kind in New Pierre says ko¯kako don’t Waipa¯District Council. [email protected] Zealand. generally live near roads. Clare says it’s exciting Motorists are being “When we knew that to have ko¯kako living close advised to take extra care the ko¯kako were nesting to urban life where the on Grey Rd due to nearby close to Grey Rd, our ecol- public can see the. BYO yoga mat and wear loose, ko¯kako activity. ogist Dave Bryden said we “People tell me they’ve comfortable clothing. Suitable Keep an eye out for needed to install a sign to seen ko¯kako in the carpark ko¯kako swooping across ask vehicles to slow down, and they’re really rapt.” for adults of all levels the road or hopping along to help avoid a ko¯kako The pair on Grey Rd are the ground. casualty’. now nesting for a second A pair of the precious “It was crucial to time. waipalibraries.org.nz birds are living near Grey quickly install a sign to “We are doing all we [email protected] Rd, close to the carpark at help protect the birds.” can to make sure they the top of the road. As it is the first of its continue to successfully Pirongia Te Aroaro o kind, the sign was based on nest.”

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BY BETHANY ROLSTON involved with rodeo for six years and in that time — until last Tombstone-shaped placards year’s three deaths — only wit- will be brandished outside the nessed one death a couple years Waikato Rodeo by protesters on ago. Efforts have been made to Saturday. ensure the event is as safe as The anti-rodeo protesters possible. from Direct Animal Action will “The team at Waikato Rodeo demonstrate on the corner of have spent a lot of man-hours Oliver St and Bryce St in Kihi- down there over the last few kihi at 1pm. months changing some stuff The group is renewing calls around to minimise any for the Government to ban rodeo, accidents. following three animal deaths in “We’ve sat down as a club and rodeo in 2018. have put procedures in place — A bull died at a changed our yards around, Martinborough rodeo in Febru- banged in nails that may have ary, a horse died at a Methven stuck out and caused harm, rodeo in October and another tidied up loose bits of wire. bull died at a Gisborne rodeo in “There will be a veterinarian December. The group fears an there all day monitoring the animal will die at Kihikihi this animals. We’ve got a lot more weekend. Waikato Rodeo president shade for the animals, too.” Direct Animal Action Wayne Raymond says he is not Wayne says the club is mak- spokesperson Apollo Taito says Flashback: Direct Animal Action spokesperson Apollo Taito concerned about the future of ing an effort to make the event a the group has had enough of outside the entrance of the 2018 Waikato Rodeo. Photo / Bethany Rolston the Kihikihi event. Photo / Supplied family-friendly affair. “needless deaths”. He says “I’m trying to get more com- Labour promised before the elec- need to see Labour take this oversight, reporting and make rodeo events and equipment. munity organisations involved tion to ban the worst aspects of seriously. ongoing improvements to animal Waikato Rodeo president with us — we’ve got a kapa haka rodeo. “We’ve had a gutsful of welfare through modified equip- Wayne Raymond says he is not group from Ka¯whia this year “We are running out of pati- animals dying for entertainment ment and events. Rodeo oper- concerned about the future of the performing at the opening cere- ence with the Labour-led Gov- at rodeos. How many more ators must meet the Kihikihi event. He hopes there mony. ernment’s lack of action,” he animals need to die before requirements of the code of wel- will be no animal deaths this “This year we’re doing some- says. “It’s a good first step that Labour follow through on their fare for rodeos under the Animal weekend. thing different — we’ve got some- they had the National Animal pre-election promise?” Welfare Act. “If there is a death it’s really one coming in a World War I Welfare Committee (NAWAC) But the protests on Saturday “Stronger animal welfare unfortunate and it’s just one of mounted rifle uniform with a take a closer look at rodeo last might be falling on deaf ears. regulations came into force last those things with having horse. The Waikato club wants to year. But they’ve done absolutely A Labour spokesperson says year that set out that equipment animals involved in a sport. It honour the horses and men who nothing to follow this up while there are no current plans to ban such as flank straps can’t cause could happen in greyhound sacrificed their lives 100 years on animals continue dying at the rodeo in New Zealand. injury, limited the use of electric racing, horse racing and pony from the end of of World War I. rodeo. “Government fast-tracked a prodders, and banned fireworks club eventing. “Over the next few years we’ll “We’re really pleased to see NAWAC report on rodeo and it at rodeos.” “A screen will come into the be working closely with com- Green MP Gareth Hughes will be was released in October 2018,” Minister Damien O’Connor arena and block it all off and munity groups, inviting them to tabling a private members bill the spokesperson says. says rodeos are community we’ve got a trailer to remove the come on board with us and be that would ban using small “The NZ Rodeo Cowboy events that connect people with animal respectfully and involved or do a performance on calves and animal wrestling. Association has set up an animal animals. humanely. the day. The aim is to try to bring “This is an important step in welfare committee including the He says he wants to see “We’ve put a lot of thought it back to a real sense of com- the right direction, but we still SPCA, NZVA, MPI to improve ongoing improvements made to into it.” Wayne says he has been munity spirit.”

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The heat will be on when a group of Pirongia mates battle it out in a ‘barbe- WHAT’S NOT cue war’ this weekend. The Pirongia Porkers BBQ Team are hoping to roast the competition at HOT Meatstock, a two-day festival in Auck- land. ■ Really good old time dancing with The event is dubbed “the carnival for Te Awamutu Good Companions carnivores” and brings together Club at Te Awamutu Bible Chapel. barbecuers, chefs, demonstrations, workshops, live music, food trucks and ■ The two young girls who gave me craft beer. their spare frozen juice on Waitangi The Pirongia Porkers are one of 50 Day at Burger King. teams determined to be crowned the top barbecuers and bring home the bacon — NOT $8000 of cash and prizes. ■ Kurt and Bex Shirley, their mate Broken glass and litter on Rewi St. Nathan Olliver-Thompson and Bex’s ■ Motorists speeding through road- dad Bob Turrell make up the team of works between Te Awamutu and meat-lovers. O¯ torohanga flicking stones all over For the last year the group has met regularly to simulate competition other people’s cars. conditions and cook for their family and ■ People lighting several rubbish friends. fires at once with or without permit. At Meatstock teams of up to four Pirongia Porkers from left Bex Shirley, Kurt Shirley and Nathan Olliver- work around the clock preparing and Thompson are gearing up to roast the competition at Meatstock, a two-day ■ Black car that commutes to Hamil- cooking cuts such as beef brisket, lamb, festival in Auckland. Photo / Bethany Rolston ton driving 80 kmph until getting to pulled pork, pork ribs and chicken. passing lanes and speeding up. There’s lots of banter, non-stop barbecue competitions around New He says the perfect barbecue is about ■ cooking and painstaking monitoring of Zealand. Kurt says the competition is taste, texture and presentation — in People not reading signs and cars meat — and not much sleep. “all about low and slow”. that order. not slowing down for horses on Pirongia Porkers are using three “We cook on a low heat for a long “Your combination of heat, wood, Racecourse Rd. charcoal barbecues at the event — an amount of time,” he says. “Nothing smoke, cut of meat, rubs and sauces is ■ Car throwing drink container out Octopit XL, a Charmate Stack drum compares to the incredible flavour that key,” he says. “You have to be blown smoker and a kettle. produces.” away by the first bite.” of car window on Rewi St. Throughout the two days the group Kurt says competitive charcoal and It’s different from cooking at home. must present ‘hand-in boxes’ filled with wood-based barbecuing is growing in “When you’re cooking at home you portions of meat to be judged. New Zealand. can say, ‘Dinner’s going to be another TEXT: write TAC HOT or TAC NOT then your opinion. Kurt’s earliest memory barbecuing “Competitions like Meatstock allow half hour’. But in a competition, you’ve Send to 021 241 4568 was helping his dad cook on a gas your average backyard battler to have a only got five minutes either side of the barbecue at the family bach as a child. go and test themselves in a competition hand-in time.” EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. He was inspired to start barbecuing situation. We come from all walks of They thanked main sponsor Te Awa- competitively after attending Meatstock life.” mutu butchery Expleo, which provides Send to [email protected] in 2017. Nathan is the butchery manager at the meat. Kurt and Bex fell in love with New World in Nga¯ruawa¯hia and pre- DELIVER: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. charcoal and wood-fired barbecues. viously worked as a butcher at Te ■ Meatstock is at the ASB showgrounds on Since then they’ve competed in various Awamutu Pak’nSave. February 16 and 17. Visit meatstock.co.nz Drop into our offi ce 97 Sloane Street

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Balloons over Waikato “We know he will excite one of the most popular is back next month and to a new generation of chil- special shape balloons on celebrate 20 years some of dren around the Waikato, the ballooning circuit. the most loved special and we are looking for- Everyone is invited to shapes are returning — ward to seeing him reign Balloons over Waikato’s including Darth Vader. supreme over the Zuru 20th Birthday with five Festival organisers say Nightglow.” days of flying planned from Where: Rosetown Counselling Centre, 1310 Racecourse Road, Te Awamutu it is the most requested Darth Vader was built Innes Common in Hamil- and one of the most loved in 2007 with full approval ton each morning. When: Thursday 7 pm - 9 pm of all the past special from George Lucas Films. There will also be bal- shaped balloons. Darth’s pilot and bal- loon visits to Thames and Fee: Free for Permanent Residents & $80 for Non-Residents per term Event manager Michele loon owner Benoit Lam- Cambridge, the much- Connell says she is thrilled bert, is a huge Star Wars loved HCBA City Burn & Contact: Ellena Butcher-Rural Coordinator to have the Star Wars fan. Markets and Hamilton’s villain return after first The pilot, from big night out, The ZURU P: 07 853 2188 M: 027 562 2991 bringing the force to the Belgium, came up with the Nightglow. Waikato in 2008. idea to create the Darth Don’t miss your chance E: [email protected] “Being our 20th birth- Vader helmet special to join the force and meet day, we wanted to cel- shape and worked with Darth Vader. ebrate and commemorate Lucas Films in secret dur- the past 20 years,” she ing the design and build ■ Balloons over Waikato, says. process. starting Tuesday, March 19 “Without doubt, Darth The 26m high, 290kg and finishing after the ZURU has been one of our stand balloon took eight weeks to Nightglow on Saturday, out special shapes. manufacture, and is now March 23.

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Now in its 20th year, the annual lian cabaret stars Strut & Fret Production Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival is the House, Scottish-based folk duo Jamie Waikato’s premier arts event. Enthusias- McClennan & Emily Smith, Italian jazz tically embraced by culture vultures violinist Luca Ciarla, popular local musi- from the Waikato and beyond, this vi- cal act Looking for Alaska and Aria- brant outdoor festival showcases an nominated Mama Kin Spender who are exciting selection of the Waikato’s sure to impress with their dynamic creative community, and a handpicked harmonies and local choral backing. If crop of the best in national and interna- it’s laughter you’re after, the Pacific tional touring shows. Crystal Palace is also playing host to Promising to be an invigorating 10 comedy stars Pax Assadi, Melanie Brace- days, featuring more than 50 acts, the well, Wilson Dixon and 7 Days stalwart programme appeals to all ages and Ben Hurley. budgets. Set among the 54-hectare Hamil- Literature will be represented with ton Gardens, the 20 spectacular spaces Nicky Pellegrino talking about her make ideal settings for arts events, with writing and local literary luminaries theatre, music, dance, circus, comedy Denise Irvine and Venetia Sherson in and literature all in the spotlight. conversation with Roni Albert discussing This year’s festival promises a return Stand By Me, a history of Te of favourites from the Family Fun Day to Whakaruruhau: Waikato Women’s Ref- Opera at Twilight and the much-loved uge, amongst others. festival finale, Sunset Symphony. New highlights this year including ■ For more information, and a full headline act Deluxe Deluxe from Austra- programme visit www.hgaf.co.nz ■ A HANDFUL OF HIGHLIGHTS

Pitching A Tent Deluxe Deluxe When: February 27-28 and March 1, 7pm. When: February 20-21, 8.30pm, February Where: Rogers Rose Garden 22-24, 6pm & 8.30pm Tickets: $22-27 Where: Pacific Crystal Palace. Details: Te Awamutu’s Sharan Singh stars Tickets: $65-70 in this inclusive comedy about four friends Details: Sexy, saucy, seductive, Strut & with different backgrounds and Fret’s adults-only night out. Deluxe Deluxe is personalities heading off for a weekend in set to enthral and delight. the great Kiwi outdoors. The Creamery Mama Kin Spender When: March 2-3, 6pm. When: February 20, 7pm Where: The Pacific Crystal Palace Where: Rhododendron Lawn. Tickets: $35-38 Tickets: $35-38 Details: A tale of two cheese makers — Details: Long time friends, Aria-nominated rivals and passions boil over as the curds are Mama Kin and acclaimed producer Tommy separated from the whey. Live music, Spender. Expect brooding guitars, primal theatre, dance and red-hot wax. drums and howling harmonies supported by a chorus of local Waikato singers. ■ Continued page 13 Thursday, February 14, 2019 FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 3 a vibrant 10 days L K

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First Aid Level One Katherine Camp glances at the clock as she crosses the line first in the women’s 1500m at the Porritt Classic. Camille Buscomb (centre) and Angie Petty (left) show Friday 15th March 8.00am - 5.00pm signs of the strain they were under. Photo / Michael Dawson

Wednesday 3rd April 8.00am - 5.00pm The finish to the women’s 1500m won “It went right to the line and it was Monday 20th May 8.00am - 5.00pm by Te Awamutu’s Katherine Camp pro- good having those two on my shoulder vided the highlight of the Porritt Classic pushing me along. Thursday 20th June 8.00am - 5.00pm athletics meeting in Hamilton. “It was really good to see so many in Camp took the lead after 800m and the field, not often do we get a big field like Wednesday 17th July 8.00am - 5.00pm outstayed her two main rivals in a PB of that in New Zealand.” 4.15.14. World Champs athlete Camille The just turned 27 year old, who is Wednesday 14th August 8.00am - 5.00pm Buscomb (4:15.42) was second, edging out eying the 800/1500m double at the First Aid Level Two (1.5 days) Olympian Angie Petty by five hundredths nationals, said that a solid winter training of a second. is paying dividends. Thursday 20th June and 8.00am - 5.00pm Aimee Ferguson, who had earlier won “I did a lot of endurance 10ks and the girls’ 1500m in 4:45.42, provided the things so it’s paying off,” she added. + Friday 21st June 8.00am - 12.15pm early pace before leaving Camp, Buscomb Leah Belfield (18) competed in the and Petty to battle it out. senior women’s races winning her 100m Wednesday 30th October and 8.00am - 5.00pm It was a three second improvement for heat and was a close fourth in the final. Camp on her previous best recorded in the She was second in the 200m, breaking the + Thursday 31st October 8.00am - 12.15pm UK nearly three years ago. Camp, who is 25 seconds barrier again. Refresher First Aid Training based in Christchurch and coached by Ryan Ballantyne was second in the Maria Hassan, said that she was very shot put behind former world champion Tuesday 19th February 9.00am - 4.00pm happy with the outcome. Jacko Gill in a another PB of 17.90 metres. Thursday 14th March 9.00am - 4.00pm Thursday 4th April 9.00am - 4.00pm Team moves to second place Tuesday 21st May 9.00am - 4.00pm Ray White Te Awamutu moved to eight Teahan won 9-7 over Haswell/ Jones. Friday 14th June 9.00am - 4.00pm points and second place in the Double Cup Kihikihi moved to 12 Cup points and interclub tennis competition with a 4-2 the outright competition after winning 4-2 Tuesday 16th July 9.00am - 4.00pm win over O¯ torohanga Possibles. against CBR Te Awamutu at Kihikihi. Thursday 15th August 9.00am - 4.00pm The Possibles team suffered when No. 1 Te Awamutu No. 1 Curtis Gibson won Marcus Patterson pulled a hamstring in a over Brett Alexander 10-8 in a tiebreaker. 9-1 loss to the host club’s John Robinson. Both players were pushed to their limits, Te Awamutu No. 2 Gregg Tickelpenny playing some outstanding tennis. held an early lead over Luci Barlow, The top doubles was another close losing in a tiebreaker. No. 3 Brendon match with Gibson and Beck beating McNeil was in control against the Pos- Fraser Dymond and Alexander. The sibles’ Graeme Haswell but lost 9-7. match went to a tiebreaker with Gibson Te Awamutu No. 4 Nick Teahan won and Beck prevailing 8-6. over Nick Jones, 9-4. Kihikihi’s Grant Pratt and Trevor In the doubles, Robinson/Tickelpenny Bayly won 9-5 over Josh Peterson and beat Patterson/Barlow 9-4, while McNeil/ Thomas Watts. Thursday, February 14, 2019 Te Awamutu Courier 15 Te Awamutu and Pirongia are on Argentina’s razzle 1 dazzle startles NZ Sprinklers 6-8AM &6-8PM

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BY COLIN THORSEN 32.1 overs for the loss of two wickets, largely courtesy of Mike Fisher scoring an Pirongia rebounded from last week’s unbeaten 115 from 54 balls (11x4s, 10x6s). loss with an emphatic 82 run win over Fisher’s innings was surrounded by Waitete in Waikato Valley Cricket’s 40 controversy after he bottom edged the ball overs competition. into the pitch. The ball then bounced up Star of the show was Ben Calvert with a hitting his helmet and then hitting the match-winning knock of 103 in Pirongia’s stumps dislodging the bails only for the total of 252 all out. Kaihere umpire to call Fisher not out, Calvert received good support from claiming that the Marist wicket keeper Matt Lowe with 33 runs and his captain had hit the ball onto the stumps. Jacob Dempsey 22. Mitch Harris scored 61 not out for Waitete never threatened to get close to Kaihere. Otorohanga Lees Block Road the target, dismissed for 170. Marist are away to Pratt Milking Bowling for Pirongia, Connor Clarke Machines Te Awamutu Sports Gold at claimed 2-22 off six overs, Karl Swanson Kihikihi Domain this Saturday. On the First class facilities 2-34 off six overs and Hamish Crooks 4-37 line will be the Challenge Cup, at stake off 7.4 overs. whenever these two teams meet. Te Converted to dairy in 2013, this 114ha farm has first Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 21 Feb 2019 Te Awamutu Marist suffered an eight Awamutu Sports are on a four-game class facilities. 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton wicket loss to Kaihere — their first defeat winning streak against Marist. The 40 ASHB shed has meal feeders, auto cup View by appointment against this opposition in the 40 overs Te Awamutu Sports Gold will be removers and teat sprayer. Average production is Sharon Evans AREINZ 027 235 4771 competition. looking to rebound from an 11-run loss to 95,247kgMS from a once a day low input system. The [email protected] Marist scored 245/8 batting first at Waikare at Kihikihi Domain. fully lined effluent pond has an estimated 120 day Stuart Gudsell AREINZ 021 951 737 Castleton Park. Top scorers were Vinay Chasing Waikare’s 229/6, the home capacity. The hard work of conversion and [email protected] More with 62 from 59 balls (9x4s, 2x6s), team scored 218/8 thanks largely to a fifth establishment is now over and the farm is primed for SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 Bryce McCandlish 56 from 44 balls (8x4s, wicket stand of 145 by Clint Sinclair, who the next exciting stage of its evolution. The current 1x6), Gary Muraahi 51 (6x4s, 2x6s) and top scored with 80 (10x4s, 1x6), and Dan owners have already bought elsewhere and are Dene Franklin 24 (3x4s). Reason 68 (7x4s, 1x6). committed to moving on! More and McCandlish put on 124 runs Michael Pearson was the pick of the Te bayleys.co.nz/2310225 for the second wicket. Awamutu Sports bowlers, claiming 2-12 Kaihere chased down Marist’s total in off four overs.

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RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL Van der Poel in top OPEN DAY form to win gross

Aaron Van der The stableford scramble Poel shot a three- was jointly won by Doug under-par 67 to Atkinson and Jack Muri- win Sunday’s wai with 43 points. In hot gross at Stewart pursuit were Mike Herbert Alexander Golf with 42, Gary Grylls 41 and Club. John Hollinshead 40. The one handi- Twos went to Mike capper was a Herbert, Carl Miezenbeek, model of consist- Denny Nunn, Leigh Grylls, ency throughout Jason Kraayvanger. his round, carding The NEC jackpot was three birdies on struck by Alan Ramsey on the front and back three. nine holes. Dave Heta won the Vets He was out in day scramble with 43 one-under-par 34 stableford from Ian Strat- with birdies on ford 42, Phil Blundell, one, three and Bruce Watkinson 41, Doug nine, and home in Atkinson, Ash Robertson two-under-par 33 40. with birdies on 10, Heta, who plays off a 22 13 and 15. His only handicapper, had halves of blemishes were 42 and 43. DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Aaron Van der Poel in sparkling bogeys on two, six The NEC jackpot was TE ANGA 2856 Te Anga Road Plus GST (if any) form. Photo / Supplied and 12. struck by Ian Gray on 12. (Unless Sold Prior) Waitini - Breeding Finishing Unit Closes 4.00pm, Friday 15 March VIEW 11.00-1.00pm, Tuesday 19 & 26 • 519ha, approximately 470ha effective. Contour February Appleby, Boyle lead cup goes from easy to medium to steeper hill • Livestock wintered 2018 - 209 big Angus cows, 590 in lamb ewes, 844 in lamb hoggets, 101 rising Kevin Appleby and with a two-under-par 70 for and Barry Fordham both 1yr cattle, 8 bulls, 500 extra lambs brought in and Derek Boyle are co-leaders +6. Senior scramble scores struck the junior jackpot finished on 11-up after round two of were Josh Law, Derek with a brace of twos, • Three bedroom house, four stand wool shed with the Ryan Cup at Pirongia Boyle, Kevin Appleby +6, collecting $34.50 each. Mor- covered yards and two implement sheds Golf Club. Hans Nieremeijer, Matt ris was also closest to pin. • Approximately 160 hectares has reticulated water Peter Morris fared best Carson, Bill Fox, Jack Twos were also scored by and the balance is ample natural water Peter Wylie in the second of three Hjorth +5. Lamb, Kevin Nickson, M B • Waitini has size, contour, water, rainfall and ample 027 473 5855 | 07 878 0265 rounds competition, top- Junior scores were Josh Law, Jack Dunn, Ken E [email protected] ability to increase stock capacity ping the junior scores with Peter Morris +7, Ron Bardsley. Longest putt a +7 score on par on Cogswell, Terry winner was Boyle. Sunday. Charlesworth +5, Grant Round three of the Ryan pggwre.co.nz/TEK29668 In the seniors, Josh Law Clow +4, Dave Lamb, Cup will be contested this continued his good form Barry Cavey +2. Morris Sunday. PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008 Helping grow the country

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Multi-talented sportsman Herewini Hohepa showed his class on the back nine at Te Awamutu Golf Club. Photo / Supplied

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Thursday, February 14, 2019 Te Awamutu Courier 23 Te Awamutu Phone: 871 5151 Classifieds Email: [email protected] C - FAMILY NOTICES - PUBLIC NOTICES - EMPLOYMENT - FOR SALE - PROPERTIES - MOTORING - TRADE SERVICES - ENTERTAINMENT - Church Services Public Notices Employment Vacancies A PUBLIC MEETING Formal Notices Organised by TE AWAMUTU GREY POWER Deaths Acknowledgements WELCOME TO 2019! DAVIES, FROST, Billie Jean. Marion. Thursday, 21 February 1.30pm Construction Staff Wanted Our Mum has died on The Frost family wish Waipa Workingmens’ Club th 13 February, 2019. to sincerely thank all Public Notices Are you motivated, energetic, enthusiastic Loved Mum of Patsi, those who conveyed GUEST SPEAKER: and keen to be part of a growing company Paul, and Maree. You their condolences ST JOHN’S Sylvia Pikari are welcome to visit through, cards, phone with a great team of like-minded people. Mum at Maree and calls, flowers baking, ANGLICAN TE AWAMUTU From Te Awamutu Hearing Association Gavin’s home at 120 emails, texts and CHURCH Coresteel Buildings Waikato are a Cresta Court, Te support by attending CONTINUING construction company on the hunt for Awamutu. the service celebrating Services EDUCATION Normal Raffle experienced carpenters, foremen, roofers Refer to the Waikato our precious Mum’s this Sunday and Times for service amazing life. As many 20 February Are you over 50? and steelworkers to join our team servicing details. addresses are not next Thursday 10am Wednesday Everyone welcome - Cuppa and bikky provided the Waikato area. Te Awamutu Funeral known, please accept SUNDAY 17TH Entry: $2 Queries, Phone Hazel Barnes 870 1924 this notice as a Successful candidates joining us within eight Services FDANZ 8.00am Old St personal Waipa weeks, and successfully completing three acknowledgement of John’s, Workingmen’s Club Te Awamutu Farm Employment your truly valued Entertainers: months employment, will receive a $1,000 MATHIESON, 9.00am St Paul’s, MARKET support at this time. Magician and Illusionist credit on their tool account (conditions apply). Sheila Mary Doreen. Mum was indeed Hairini COUNCIL CARPARK Passed away fortunate to have 9.30am St Saviour’s, Andre Vegas & Adriana RELIEF MILKER th This Saturday Contact our Business Services Manager, peacefully on 12 enjoyed not only your Pirongia EverybodyWelcome REQUIRED February 2019, aged 91 Call 870 4551 company but the 10.00am St John’s, Gaynor Westgate Trina White, on [email protected] or years. 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TE AWAMUTU GISLER ARCHITECTS’ TE AWAMUTU PREMIERS ALL THE BEST FOR A SUCCESSFUL SEASON Te Awamutu Football Club Geearingaring Up FForor 2019 Gisler A ..C ARCHITECTS 2017 Inspired Designs Innovative Solutions Te Awamutu AFC eagerly await the start of Details for Senior Player registrations the Football season. Last season’s Men’s first can be found on the club website at www. www.gisler-architects.co.nz team coach Joe Gifford is back again with the teawamutuafc.co.nz or Facebook. For further majority of his playing squad also returning. information contact the club secretary on 027 [email protected] After finishing in the mid-table in the Waibop 4911454 or email [email protected] Premiership last year, Gifford is hopeful of Ph: 07 870 5200 taking the team to a higher placing in the Last year the club fielded 19 junior player 118 Alexandra St. league through being more consistent with teams in Waikato wide competitions with P.O. Box 297 their results and going further in the Chatham several teams performing well and winning Te Awamutu 3840 Cup knockout competition. Gisler Architects their respective divisions. The clubs team of (2017) Ltd are supporting the Premiership the year last year, the 12th Grade Raiders, will team as new sponsors for this year. this year be travelling to Sweden in July to take part in the Gothia Cup.

Junior player registration day is on Saturday the 2nd of March at the Stadium between 10:00am and mid-day. Parents can come along to the Stadium or register their children on line by finding the registration link on the Club Website www.teawamutuafc. co.nz or Facebook pages. Te Awamutu The Club is keen to hear from Photo from TAFC Facebook page anyone interested in being a EDMONDS JUDD PREMIER TEAM celebrating after their team manager to assist the senior stunning win in the first round of the Chatham Cup player coaching staff. Also needed SUPPORTING LOCAL JUNIOR SPORT against Auckland Wanderers last year. are players keen on playing

Working to support Gifford is the men’s goalkeeper at senior level and Junior level Reserve team coach Chris Petropoulos who coaches. If you think this might be something will be leading his team in the Waikato A that you are interested in then contact the Club Division. Jim Grainger returns to coach the secretary. men’s third team this year that are proudly sponsored by long time supporters Edmonds 027 4911454 Judd. New coach Natalie Bell will be in charge [email protected] of a youth team of 16-20 year olds that will also compete in the Saturday competition.

Pre season training has already begun and Gifford invites any players keen on playing for the men’s senior teams to come along on Tuesday and Thursday Proud sponsors of Te Awamutu Football evenings at 7:00pm at Anchor Park. Offering no surcharges for The club’s women’s team has football injuries. commenced their training on Mondays and Wednesdays at Anchor Park from 6:30pm. Coach Nigel MackIntosh will be coaching the women’s team for the first time this year assisted by Samantha Kietzman and team Te Awamutu Medical Centre, manager Larrisa Hopkins. New Photo from TAFC Facebook page 385 Vaile Street, CALL 871 7790 players are most welcome. ONE OF TAAFC JUNIOR TEAM in action. Te Awamutu www.soarphysio.co.nz

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CCINEMAINEMA SCENECENE

■ REGENT THEATRE: FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL School Of Life

Paris 1930, in the aftermath of Europe’s Great War, thousands of children lost their parents, including Paul, relegated to a bleak orphanage until he is unex- pectedly plucked from his cheerless lodgings by Mme Celestine Borel who Paul finds himself a true man of the age. says she is a distant entirely con- land. In the heart of relative, taking him founded by the Ever observant, the fairytale to live with her peculiarities of Paul notices a con- Solonge Paul will over the summer. country life. nection between learn about life and Plunked down in On his Totoche and Celes- also about the for- the farmhouse that wanderings around tine, using his dis- est and its secrets. Celestine shares the property Paul covery to persuade Magnificent. with her gruff hus- avoids the widowed a reluctant Totoche Full of quiet band, a gamekeeper Count’s manor, to apprentice him emotion at many on the sprawling es- though he soon to the poaching levels, a beautiful tate owned and encounters the trade and incident- story and another overseen by the enigmatic Totoche. ally reveal some fine example of the Count de la Technically a clues to the mys- hidden European Fresnaye, city boy poacher, Totoche is tery of his parent- film industry. Cold Pursuit

Shootout in the snow at the Norskie Corral is a rib-tickling Norwegian crime thriller. Nels Coxman’s quiet life as a snowplough driver comes crashing down when his beloved son dies under mysterious named Viking and vigilante, Coxman and a turf war circumstances. his sleazy unwittingly sets off between Viking His search for henchmen. a chain of events and a rival boss. the truth soon Transformed that includes a kid- Based on the becomes a quest for from upstanding napping, a series of 2014 Norwegian revenge against a citizen to deadly film In Order of psychotic drug lord coldblooded misunderstandings Disappearance. ■ WIN: COLD PURSUIT MERCHANDISE

Regent Theatre and Te Awamutu Courier has Cold Pursuit merchandise to give away. Up for grabs is a hoodie, beanie and key ring. To enter, name three other movies in which Liam Neeson stars as the action hero. You can enter by text (write TAC Cold Pursuit, plus your answer, name and address, and text it to 021 241 4568) or mail (address to Cold Pursuit Competition and include your answer, name, address and daytime phone number). Deadline is 5pm Tuesday. Country guest artist

Guest artist at Te Awa- In his teenage years he mutu Country Music Club sang in talent quests, then this Sunday is Bruce indulged his love of music Rowlands (pictured). singing karaoke. Born in Auckland, Bruce In 2013 Bruce joined Mata- moved to Hamilton with his mata Country Music Club and www.teawamutu.nz family as a youngster and was has enjoyed some success in raised in the Waikato. award events, but mainly he His parents farmed at loves singing and meeting Puketaha and were heavily people. involved in Scouting. Everyone is welcome to Check out what’s on, people, links, games, list your business, Bruce attended Fairfield Sunday’s club day at Method- community groups, upcoming events. Primary and then Southwell ist Church Hall from 1-4.30pm. School, where he sang in four Bring your chord charts if you Home of the online Te Awamutu Courier of their Gilbert and Sullivan would like to join in or just sit productions. back and enjoy the show. Thursday, February 14, 2019 Te Awamutu Courier 27 TE AWAMUTU COURIER

■ WIN: BILLIE EILISH DOUBLE PASS TE AWAMUTU RSA Billie Eilish coming Club open daily Mon to Sat 11am , Sunday 12noon Raffl es Wed & Fri , Membership draw Mon, Wed, Fri Bomber Command Restaurant to Spark Arena Les Marston Catering. Lunch Wed, Thurs, Fri, Mon 12noon to 2pm. Global pop-phenom Billie Eilish has Dinner Wed to Mon from 5pm. revealed a much-anticipated headline Restaurant Closed Tuesdays show and we have a double pass up for Friday 15th 7.35pm “CHIEFS Vs HIGHLANDERS“ grabs for you to bear witness to this stunning performer strut her stuff at Next Friday “REWIND” 5 PIECE BAND Auckland’s Spark Arena on Wednesday, April 24 . This will be the 17-year-old singer- 381 Alexandra Street - 871 3707 songwriter-producer’s second visit to New Zealand, having previously performed at Courtesy van ext push 4 free call Laneway 2018 and two sold out Tuning Wed to Mon from 4pm • MEMBER OF CLUBSNZ & RNZRSA Fork shows. Entry restricted to Members Invited Guests and members of affi liated Clubs She shot to international fame follow- Applications for 2019 membership are open. Application forms are available ing the release of her debut viral single Ocean Eyes — currently sitting at over 194 from the bar or ring the Secretary 871 3707 and a form will be posted out to you. million streams and counting on Spotify as of January this year. FEB 14-20 A beautiful, beautiful story Billie’s unique mixture of sinister so well told and with very important life lyrics, soaring melodies, and emotional messages – definitely recommended. deliveries has gained her legions of fans the world-over. STORM BOY PG Genius, bewitching and powerful, not SAT 12:30, FINAL SUN 10:30 only because of Eilish’s talent, but the “I liked it very much – very steadily devotion, love and passion of the all the paced with a standout performance fans in that room. — Line of Best Fit from Clint Eastwood, quite witty in Passionate and vulnerable but also parts.” Allan. Inspired by a TRUE story. vindictive and treacherous. Onstage, she THEATRE OF DISTINCTION gets thousands of voices singing along. — Watch, Idontwannabeyouanymore, THE MULE M New York Times, Artists to Watch Bellyache and Lovely (with Khalid), Billie SPECIAL VALENTINES DAY MOVIES: THU 7:45, FRI 8:00, SAT 7:35, Welcome, our new pop overlord… 2019 is can also boast 25 million monthly lis- SUN 5:35, TUE 7:55, WED 8:00 hers. — NME teners on Spotify, and a cult following of Pat Boone and Shirley Jones in When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do 12 million on Instagram. APRIL LOVE “I absolutely loved this film. The TRUE story of two unlikely people on a rocky We Go? is the debut record from Billie This will be Billie Eilish’s biggest live THU 5:30 ONLY Eilish, coming at the end of March. New Zealand show to date by far, and will journey that ends up in real bonding Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, and a lifetime of friendship. The cast is Highly anticipated, the release of al- pull audiences between emotional spells Katharine Ross in bum taster and video Bury A Friend and energetic moshes. amazing.” Allan. People rave about it. garnered four million YouTube views in Don’t miss out on your chance to catch THE GRADUATE M GREEN BOOK M just 24 hours. one of the hottest acts in the world. THU 5:35 ONLY THU 5:25 & 7:50, FRI 10:00, 5:20 & 7:40, In New Zealand, Billie’s debut EP Tickets from Ticketmaster. with songs by Simon and Garfunkel SAT 12:15, 2:50 & 5:00, Don’t Smile At Me has been certified including The Sound of Silence, SUN 10:15, 12:50 & 3:00, Platinum+ is still in the New Zealand ■ You can enter by text (write TAC Billie Eilish Mrs Robinson and Scarborough Fair. TUE 5:30, WED 10:00, 5:20 & 7:40 Album Chart after 56 consecutive weeks. tix, plus your name and address, and text it to Billie continues to be at the forefront of 021 241 4568) or mail (address to Billie Eilish Green Book scored five Oscar “Very good indeed, an engrossing pop with an outstanding catalogue Ticket Competition and include your name, nominations including Best Picture, story with a bit of dark humour and featuring tracks such as her heart- address and daytime phone number). Deadline Lead Actor Viggo Mortensen and poetic justice in the mix. wrenching single When The Party’s Over, is 5pm Tuesday. Supporting Actor Mahershala Ali. Liam Neeson at his very best.” Allan. “I usually find that the Oscars are COLD PURSUIT R16 This competition is provided by ‘Fill The House Tickets Project’, proudly far too political and not an honest FRI 7:55, SAT 5:05, SUN 5:40, WED 7:55 supporting families of children with cancer. assessment, but this definitely hits the nail on the head.” Allan. A no-holds-barred take down, anchored by a mesmerising central FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL performance from Christian Bale. “Stupendous, tour-de-force, see it.” Tom. “A beautiful story and a lovely film, “Extremely revealing.” Allan. what more can I say. A gem.” Allan. People love it too. VICE M Film Name Thu, 14 Feb Fri, 15 Feb Sat, 16 Feb Sun, 17 Feb Tue, 19 Feb Wed, 20 Feb SAT 7:20, SUN 3:05 Ben is Back (M) SCHOOL OF LIFE PG 1.00pm 1.15pm 1.15pm 1 hr 58 mins SUN 12:35, TUE 5:25 Real, warm, passionate, Bohemian Rhapsody (M) 3.00pm 12.30pm inspirational and moving. 2 hrs 24 mins BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY M ON THE BASIS OF SEX M 4th Month. THU 7:30, SAT 5:15, Caphernaum (M) 10.00am 12.30pm 10.00am 10.00am 10.00am 12.00pm VALENTINES DAY THU 5:35, 2 hrs 21 mins 5.30pm 8.15pm 5.30pm 5.30pm 8.15pm 5.45pm SUN 3:15, WED 7:30 FRI 10:20 & 5:25, SAT 2:40 & 7:55, Cold Pursuit (R16) 3.15pm 12.40pm 12.40pm 10.30am 8.35pm 6.15pm A STAR IS BORN M SUN 12:40 & 5:55, TUE 7:45, 2 hrs 13 mins 8.20pm 5.45pm 8.15pm 8.30pm WED 10:20 & 5:25 Colette (M) 10.15am 12.50pm 3.30pm 10.15am 12.45pm 1.00pm 4th Month. 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