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CouPublished Tuesday & Thursdayurier THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016 Your community newspaper for over 100 years EXTRA COPIES 40c Support for worker Grab bargains Te Awamutu Scouts are holding a garage sale on Saturday April 9 to raise funds Firm pitches in to help family rebuild after cyclone for Jamboree in Blenheim later this year. BY CATHY ASPLIN The garage sale (8.30am - 12 noon) at the Scout Hall Fiji was battered by Cyclone includes clothes, household Winston last month, the most powerful storm ever to hit the goods and bric-a-brac. There islands. is also a raffle for a trailer of More than 20 people died and firewood and a silent auction hundreds of homes were des- for a motor boat and trailer. troyed when the category five tropical cyclone ripped through Win burgers the country. Readers are reminded to Wind gusts of up to 325km/h email their dream burger and average winds of 230km/h ingredients to the Courier by flattened large areas, leaving Tuesday, April 12. many homeless. McDonald’s Te Awamutu One of the homes that was is giving 10 readers the partially destroyed belongs to chance to try out their new Livingstone Building’s Te Awa- customisable gourmet mutu worker China (Sammy) burgers (more details were in Swarmy. March 30 edition). His family home (five minutes Email your ingredients and from Nadi) which houses mem- all contact details to: bers of his extended family, was cathy.asplin@teawamutu extensively damaged. Like many on the islands, his courier.co.nz daughter, son-in-law and grand- daughter were also left with no Support group power. Are you a grandparent or The devastation of his home foster parent raising a child? was keenly felt by Mr Swarmy, Would you like to meet and his employers decided they others in a similar situation? wanted to help. The Maori Women’s Director Mike Livingstone Welfare League and Pat says it was something they Schwass from the wanted to do for a long-serving Presbyterian Church have employee. TC070416CA02 formed a support group for “Sammy has been with us for LIVINGSTONE Building carpenter’s labourer China (Sammy) Swarmy holds building materials before grandparents and foster over 10 years and has been one of stacking them in the container, watched by Livingstone Building’s Te Awamutu Regional Manager parents who are raising our most loyal, hardworking James Cullen, Project Manager Bevan McKeany and Director Mike Livingstone (right). children that are not their own. employees. An informal coffee support “We felt we could help him in products and household goods. “We have also included a gas leave the country tomorrow. group meeting will be held on his hour of need. It’s a chance for “Local businesses have helped stove and a generator, which is Once it has arrived Living- Tuesday (April 12) at 10am, 18 us to give something back.” out with items such as a washing crucial to carrying out work on stone Building will fly Mr Lyon Street, Kihikihi. Livingstone Building arranged machine and timber, while Dia- site.” Swarmy and his wife over to Fiji for a container to be filled with mond Roofing has supplied roof- The container of goods left Te so they can surprise their family For more: Rangi or Billie essential equipment, building ing iron. Awamutu on Tuesday and will and help carry out the repairs. (Ph 871 4971) Donate household items to Fijian families

Have you been having a tidy heavy rain and flooding. such as tools, nails and screws etc office on Saturday morning, up at home and found you have To provide some crucial aid a they would be gratefully received. between 9am - 12 noon. surplus items? container of goods is being co- The 20ft container based in Local businessman Doug Don’t throw them out if you ordinated by the Fijian Catholic Hamilton will be sent to St. Rushbrooke will have a trailer think they would be useful to Community in Hamilton. Vincents in Fiji to distribute to there to transport goods to Hamil- people in Fiji. If you have items such as new those affected by Cyclone Win- ton. Many residents were left or used clothing, new underwear, ston. Organisers ask that bags or homeless following the devastat- linen, kitchen utensils, blankets, Local people interested in don- boxes are labelled to speed up ing Cyclone Winston last month pillows, mattresses, books, towels ating items can drop them off clearance through customs and and are now being hammered by or any basic building equipment outside the Te Awamutu Courier distribution in Fiji.

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TC070416DT01 New class timetable starts Monday the 18th of April. SISTERS Esme (3) and Sylvie (14 months) enjoy the Autumn sunshine at the War Memorial Park playground. Classes run out of our onsite Physiotherapy Gym $15 Bookings are essential, please contact us to ensure your spot per session BY DEAN TAYLOR measure of playground provision Hazelmere Crescent/Park Road Concession used nationally is the number of side of town. Focused Physiotherapy Te Awamutu Cards are Recently we received a ‘What’s playgrounds per 1000 children There are 12 public playgrounds 13/670 Cambridge Road, Te Awamutu | Ph: (07) 871 4321 available! Not Hot’ that simply stated — The under 15. in Te Awamutu and Kihikihi. They lack of playgrounds around town for Waipa has 9600 children under are: the children. 15 and 24 playgrounds — 2.5/1000. • Pioneer Park (Selwyn Lane); I was a little bemused I must Mr Roxburgh says the national • Te Awamutu War Memorial Park admit, but prepared to investigate. average is likely to be 4-5/1000, but (Mangahoe Street); Until the last local body election Waipa has shifted focus from • Victoria Park (Teasdale Street); I had served for 12 years on the Te simply providing playgrounds to • Russell Reserve (Hazelmere Cres- Awamutu Community Board — the the quality of the playground pro- cent); last nine as chairman — and recall vided. • Castleton Park (Park Road); a number of discussions and pro- Most of the neighbourhood • Hiskens Place Reserve (Hiskens jects around providing and improv- playgrounds in Waipa have simple Place); ing play facilities for young people. equipment like a swing, seesaw • McNair Park (McNair Road); Travel I was also part of a committee, and slide and Council intends to • Turere Park (Turere Lane); Weekend in Whanganui & New Plymouth Arts & History Break separate from Council and driven maintain these, but develop major • Anchor Park (Alexandra Street); This is a self-drive package. Enjoy lunch at Chateau Tongariro on your way to Whanganui. Waimarie Cruise on the Whanganui River departs on a Saturday, still allowing time to visit the by community members Bobbie playgrounds as destinations. • Centennial Park (Rewi Street — towns museums and art galleries. Travel through to New Plymouth exploring Nigel Ogle’s, Fladgate and Betsy Bryant, that “Those destination playgrounds skate park/scooter track/mini- Tawhiti Museum (a real gem), Traders & Whalers Exhibition and Farmpower Hall. While in New Plymouth time to visit the new spectacular Len Lye Centre, art galleries & Puki Ariki. designed, fundraised $250,000 and will have a broad range of play BMX/future development site); Package includes 2 nights in Whanganui & 2 nights in New Plymouth. $360.00 per person, had built the playground at equipment (like Pioneer Park) and • Huntaway Downs (tennis court); twin share. (Group bookings options available). Pioneer Park adjacent to the Te each will have, hopefully, a theme • Maniapoto Reserve (Whitmore Awamutu Events Centre. so users can choose the type of Street, Kihikihi). The Bridge to Nowhere A must do for all New Zealanders That project came about follow- playground and play equipment In addition to the Council Travel on the Northern Explorer Train as far as Ohakune with transport ing submissions to the Te Awa- they desire,” says Mr Roxburgh. playgrounds, all the primary provided to connect with your Jet Boat ride from Pipiriki, followed by an easy 40-minute walk to the Bridge to Nowhere. Two nights mutu Community Board by a “We are also looking at specific schools in Te Awamutu and Kihi- accommodation and your coach transport back to Te Awamutu. group of students — albeit some play areas for teens which would kihi have playgrounds and equip- $390.00 per person twin share. time later. include age groups from 12 and ment which is available for public Meanwhile, however, Waipa above. use. Taranaki Getaway District Council had audited its “The upgrade of Centennial The schools are happy to share Explore Nigel Ogle’s Tawhiti Museum, Traders & Whalers Exhibition playgrounds and some significant Park currently underway is an their facilities with their communi- & Farmpower Hall. Time to visit the new amazing Len Lye Centre, art galleries & Puki Ariki. Stroll the beachfront walkway. Two nights motel improvements had been made to a example of this, plus the BMX ties outside school hours and ask in accommodation. $175.00 per person/ twin share ( self-drive – coach number of the smaller play areas, tracks in both Cambridge and Te return that people respect other option also available). as well as to the main playground Awamutu are of a national/inter- users, school equipment and at the War Memorial Park. national standard.” posted rules, such as no dogs, no Great Barrier Escape WDC manager community Council is also investigating golf and no alcohol. All schools are Flights with Sunair from Hamilton to Great Barrier, depart Fridays facilities Tony Roxburgh says the improving facilities in the Smokefree at all times. 7.30am, return Sundays 4.30pm. 2 nights at Great Barrier Lodge in a waterfront studio unit with breakfast. Return shuttle transfer to Hamilton Airport, 3 days car hire. $820.00 per person twin share.

Coromandel Escape Self Drive Appalled at driver behaviour Take a couple of days to enjoy the Thames Coast and Coromandel Town. Visit the Miranda Shorebird Centre and then the beautiful scenic drive along the coast to Coromandel Town. Enjoy Barry Brickell’s magniﬁcent BY DEAN TAYLOR want to slow down or show any caution. Driving Creek Railway, Coromandel Gold Stamper Battery & The When he spoke to a policeman friend he was told Waterworks. Great food options. Includes two nights at Anchor Lodge Local man Greg Barclay was one of the first on the ‘Welcome to our world’. Motel. Visit Rapaura Water Gardens on your way home. Self drive. scene of an accident on Arawata Street on Tuesday “I was trying to make the scene safer but people $280.00 per person twin share. afternoon — and is livid at the actions of some didn’t want to know.” Rotorua Break motorists. In time for the school holidays in April Enjoy the geothermal and activity Mr Barclay says he was in the Rose Gardens when capital of the North Island. Spend three nights at either Sudima Hotel, he heard the sound of someone being hit on the road. Red Rock Thermal Motel or Palm Court Motel. A school student had been struck by a Go Bus school Victim recovering From $545.00 (2 adults & 2children). From $360.00 (2 adults). (Ask bus and lay injured on the road. us about our add-on packages - ‘relax & unwind’, ‘adrenalin rush’ & Mr Barclay rushed to assist and made the emer- The family of the young victim has contacted the Te ‘family fun’). gency 111 call. Awamutu Courier to thank the many people who did i-SITE gift vouchers available for all these tours and many other travel products we sell As others attend to the youngster, Mr Barclay tried stop and help when their son was injured. Book local and support the Te Awamutu i-SITE to warn motorists and control traffic through the scene. “We are very grateful for your support.” FOR ALL YOUR INTERISLAND FERRY,TRANS SCENIC, INTERCITY AND ACCOMMODATION “I was disgusted at the attitude,” he says. He was treated at the scene before being transported THROUGHOUT NEW ZEALAND “One lady poked her tongue out at me when I tried to by St John Ambulance to Waikato Hospital. get her to slow down.” The family are pleased to report his injuries are not Te Awamutu i-SITE Visitor Centre Mr Barclay says drivers should have been able to see as serious as first thought, and that he is OK and will Gorst Avenue, Ph 871 3259, [email protected] there was an incident on the busy road, but they didn’t make a full recovery. 4 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, April 7, 2016

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BY DIANA DOBSON HORSE TRIAL New Zealand’s top onshore based eventers What: Kihikihi head to the Waikato this International Horse week for the Kihikihi Trial International Horse Where: Kihikihi Domain Trial. When: April 8-10 The iconic event — celebrating its 20th birth- More info: day — is popular as much thehorseevent.co.nz for the challenge it presents riders throughout the grades as it is for the officials, including beauty of the cross Marcin Konarski (POL) country course, which is who is the TD for the designed by John Nichol- CIC3* but also on the son, brother of former (world) FEI eventing world number one, committee. He is joined Andrew Nicholson. by others from Japan, the With the Waipa Home UK, Australia, and the of Champions CIC3* 2015 Netherlands. winners Abby Lawrence This year marks the (Te Puke) aboard Pseudo- 20th birthday of the nym out of contention, event. It all started with the classy, talent-stacked an idea from Heather field is wide open. Nicholson — mother of South Islander and for- John and Andrew — who mer Eventer of the Year wanted to run a horse winner Emily Cammock trial at the Kihikihi is bringing Shaw Lee and Domain. Lewis north for the run. The rest is history, Also in the line-up are thanks to some very dedi- Nick Books (Cambridge) cated committees, and aboard Striking, Donna particularly Cathy and Edwards-Smith (Te Murray Houlbrooke, who Kauwhata) on Mr Hokey TC110413CT03 despite taking a back seat Pokey, Samantha Felton FLASHBACK: International Horse Trials winner (2013) Dannie Lodder and Moochi safely negotiate one of course these days, can always be (Matangi) on Ricker designer John Nicholson’s ‘fences’ enroute to a clear crosscountry round at Kihikihi. Lodder is fronting again this found on the sidelines. Ridge Escada, Dannie weekend aboard Tomahawk II. The event starts on Lodder (Auckland) Friday with dressage, aboard Tomahawk II, Pottinger (Hawke’s Bay) Pioneer Brass Monkey. over the Nicholson up in the AON CIC2* cross country on Satur- Katharine Van Tuyl on Just Kidding, Gilder was runnerup crosscountry track. class, and the Horselands day and showjumping on (Palmerston North) on Francesca Silver to Lawrence last year and Lodder is a former and Prestige Equestrian Sunday. The Double J Sunshine, Andy (Martinborough) on Case will be keen to go one winner of the CIC3*, CIC1* classes are also crosscountry course is Daines (Kumeu) on in Point, Chloe Phillips- better, while Pottinger albeit on a different filled with talent. particularly spectator- Spring Panorama, Diane Harris (Whangarei) on will be hoping Just Kid- horse. True to form, the event friendly, with plenty of Gilder (Matangi) on Your Cor Jet and Ashleigh ding steps up to the chal- There are some excel- has attracted an impress- vantage points through- Attorney, Amanda McKinstry (Owhango) on lenge of his first attempt lent combinations lining ive array of international out. Te Awamutu ﬁll a container for Fiji

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Kihikihi Meditation and Jean McKenzie of worried about moving to Yoga offers a quiet space for mathZwise Te Awamutu College level — to a people to experience believes overcoming prob- student who wanted to mindfulness, meditation and lems is the way new boost his mathematics yoga in a relaxed, leafy set- initiatives are developed when aiming for a build- ting. in business. ing apprenticeship. Owners Elizabeth Day The problem she “It is the most wonder- and Willa Thaniya Reid had wanted to overcome in her ful feeling to speak to these an open day at their Gallo- business was based families and offer this way Street property recently around students’ ability to sponsorship help. to launch the retreat and access tutoring. “It is great to see suc- welcomed a wide range of “My major concern was cess for students who visitors from as far away as the number of students out otherwise would not be Auckland. there whose families able to ask for and get The women both have struggle to find funds for extra help.” extensive experience inter- tuition to help or extend Ms McKenzie says nationally and came to New their mathematical learn- mathZwise is now into its Zealand after living in Mel- ing. third year based in Te bourne. “I regularly coming Awamutu with eight Dr Day is from Australia across students and famil- tutors, as well as a tutor in originally and has been prac- ies in this situation in the Raglan and Otorohanga. tising meditation and yoga mathZwise Te Awamutu “mathZwise’s point of for over 20 years. area of Te Awamutu, difference is being exclus- She spent seven years as Kawhia, Otorohanga and ively mathematics with a Buddhist nun in the UK TC050416CA01 Raglan. the philosophy of ‘Self- and has held leadership posi- KIHIKIHI Meditation and Yoga owners Elizabeth Day (left) and Willa Thaniya Reid in “I believe all students belief. Results. Mathemat- tions in health and higher their refurbished retreat. should have the opportun- ics is our business.’ education in Australia. ity to improve their mathe- “Often the ‘poor cousin’ She has a doctorate in offers two forms of meditation: Mindfulness Sessions are on a Monday and Thursday matical learning.” of literacy, mathematics is intersubjectivity and is a meditation and Buddhist meditation and evening, with a day retreat (10am-4pm) on So with this in mind she critical for us all in day to qualified yoga teacher and reflection. the first Sunday of the month (except developed ‘Circle of Suc- day life. Gestalt psychotherapist. Dr Day says the mindfulness meditation August). cess’ a sponsorship pro- “How else can we make Ms Reid hails from the helps bring inner peace. The Hatha Yoga offered is a system to gramme to help students healthy choices with the King Country and spent 18 “Guidance is offered for mindfulness in unite the mind, breath and body. who were not able to amounts of food we buy? years in monasteries in meditation and daily practice, as a way of “Yoga generates wellbeing and vitality, access private tutoring. Have realistic financial Thailand and the UK. protecting the mind from stress and distress soothing the nervous system and reducing “Over the last two realities? Recognise not all As senior nun of the and to promote awareness. stress. terms I have had sponsor- deals are created equal? Chithurst community in Buddhist meditation and reflection util- “Classes are available to suit any age, ship offered by two busi- Understand long term con- England she supported both ises Buddha’s teachings as the primary gender and physical condition.” nesses, as well as individ- sequences of a loan? lay and monastic communi- foundation. Autumn sessions (March 20- May 8) are uals, including a generous Measure medication when ties. “Teaching and reflection are offered to Monday (6pm) and Thursday (12 noon), with anonymous sponsorship we are ill? She has taught at retreats support the deepening of meditation practice beginners sessions on Tuesday (9am) and which has allowed five in Europe, America, Aus- and contemplation.” Wednesday (5.30pm). students to have tuition for ■ For more information tralia and the UK. She has a There is no charge for the meditation. the rest of this year. about this new innovation Masters of Counselling and “In the spirit of our tradition, meditation ■ For more details see: kihikihi-meditation- “These students ranged contact Jean McKenzie (ph clinical pastoral training. is freely offered, but a koha towards costs are yoga.org, phone 870-5059 or email: from primary level — 021 1335 161). 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ew Zealand dairy the typical animal, which saves farmers must act now the farmer this expense,” he N and use the right says. targeted genetics to breed There is currently a shortfall cattle that are more resilient to in the understanding of what FE facial eczema. actually costs dairy farmers and That’s the message from the industry. CRV Ambreed is CRV Ambreed’s research and currently working with development manager Phil AgResearch to quantify the Beatson who believes the dairy costs in lost production, weight industry could learn a great loss and death of stock. deal from the sheep industry to “Because many animals successfully prevent this with subclinical symptoms go debilitating disease long-term. undiagnosed and untreated, it is Facial eczema (FE) is not hard to quantify the economic only harmful for animals, but impact of FE on the dairy also incredibly stressful for industry. Some estimate that farmers when their stock is lost milk production costs the affected. industry hundreds of millions It is caused by the toxin per year, depending on sporisdesim, produced by the outbreaks and weather,” says spores of the fungus CRV Ambreed research and development manager Mr Beatson. Pithomyces chartarum grow- Phil Beatson. Research and development ing on pasture. The fungus completed by CRV Ambreed grows in the dead litter at the duction,” says Mr Beatson. Currently the most com- and its research partners base of pasture in warm moist “With climate change, this mon way to treat FE is by resulted in the ability to identify conditions, and when ingested problem is only going to get dosing animals with zinc, but Mr FE tolerant bulls, which were by cattle or sheep, damages worse. As an industry we can’t Beatson’s concern is that zinc is first marketed in 2011. As the liver and bile ducts. rely on short-term measures to a heavy metal that will be going pioneers in this area, CRV Higher humidity has treat FE any longer. This is back into the environment and Ambreed remains the only pro- increased the number of toxic already a huge economic and may end up in the food chain. vider in New Zealand with a spores in pastures this year, animal welfare issue and gen- Genetics is a safe, environ- genetic solution to manage FE. resulting in a spike in the etics provides a long-term solu- mentally sustainable and As CRV Ambreed’s FE number of FE cases in the tion to the problem.” economical, option. breeding programme continues North Island and parts of the Using CRV Ambreed’s cur- “Genetics will not provide a to develop each year, bulls will South Island. rent FE tolerant sires will complete guaranteed solution, become more and more toler- “For every three in 100 typically breed off-spring that but it will breed tolerance which ant and they will also become cows with clinical FE, it is are 30 per cent less reactive to a will increase over time. For higher indexing. estimated up to 70 per cent of FE challenge, compared to the example, sheep bred for FE “While it’s too late to man- the herd may have subclinical average bull. But as the sheep tolerance over 30 years ago are age this year’s FE outbreak symptoms. You won’t neces- industry has proven, targeted now nine times as tolerant to a using genetics, dairy farmers sarily see the disease in cows genetics must be a part of the FE challenge than their 1980’s should include FE tolerant bulls with subclinical symptoms, but farming toolbox year-on-year to ancestors. A genetically in this year’s matings and start it will be damaging the liver and reduce the occurrence of the improved herd will need less building greater tolerance for negatively impacting milk pro- disease. zinc and other treatments than the future,” says Mr Beatson.

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One club helps another WHAT’S HOT

BY CATHY ASPLIN

Te Awamutu Stroke Club members recently enjoyed an WHAT’S NOT outing to Raglan thanks to Te Awamutu’s Altrusa Club. The club paid to transport guests with funds raised from HOT the Altrusa Home and Gar- ■ Regent Theatre Manager Allan for den Ramble, which is held on the great variety of movies he shows the first Sunday of November and for making sure we can sit in each year. The Raglan bus trip took comfort in clean, tidy theatres. in sights of the seaside town, ■ Young man who chased me to including the lookout by the return Lotto tickets after I forgot them surf club. at supermarket. Guests then headed for the Raglan Club to enjoy fish and ■ Kathy at Pak’n Save: such a chips for lunch, before taking cheerful and knowledgeable person a scenic route back through on the checkout. Hamilton to Te Awamutu. Te Awamutu Stroke Club NOT spokesperson Margaret Yates ■ says it was a wonderful day Person driving a tractor and trailer out for the 42 on board. along Pirongia Road just as dawn “We had a wheelchair- was breaking with not a single light or friendly bus — Easy Rider — reflector visible. which allowed easy access ■ and a comfortable ride. Lady driving a purple Holden: “Many of our members are TC050416SP07A please get headlights adjusted as from rest homes and really ALTRUSA Club member Robyn Atherton (left) chats with Betty Ingram and Sylvie Martin as they are way off and a hazard to other enjoy a day out. It was a they finish their lunch at the Raglan Club. drivers. lovely round trip, thanks to ■ Altrusa.” The meetings include and raffle outside Fresh ■ For more details about the People giving young children treats The Te Awamutu Stroke entertaining or informative Choice today as part of club or its activities contact co- to distract them when they're having Club meets monthly at guests. Stroke Awareness Week ordinator Margaret Yates (ph a tantrum in public — you're Tarahill Rest Home. The club is holding a stall (April 4-12). 871-6867). reinforcing the behaviour!

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Waikato division two pennant golf leaders Te Awamutu extended their unbeaten run to five a winning start for TA matches with a 5.5-3.5 victory over Waitomo. The team of Matthew Schofield, Justin Morris, Robin Cox, Clinton Rowe, Laurie Tauroa and Liam McFarlane led 2-1 after the The football season is off to match-winner in the first half. morning foursomes at Matamata with wins to a great start with all Te Vijeta Suresh-Udyavar McFarlane/Tauroa and Rowe/Cox. Awamutu AFC senior teams very nearly put Te Awamutu Singles wins to Rowe, Cox and Morris, and a recording first round wins. further ahead, crashing a half to Schofield sealed the victory. The men’s A division side long-rang shot against the Te Awamutu is the only unbeaten team with started the ball rolling with a cross bar. two matches remaining before the final. All 5-2 victory over Eastern City. Cambridge were unable to other teams have suffered at least two losses. The Eastern City side capitalise on a number of The club’s division one women’s team are scored first, early in the scoring chances. lying fourth with three matches remaining. match, only for Te Awamutu Coach Jim Grainger The men’s Zone A and Zone C matchplay to come roaring back to take a singled out ‘Lads and Dads’ teams both cashed in on home course advantage halftime lead. player of the day Jason at the weekend. Striker Waikato Ball Forster for special mention Zone A beat Putaruru 5-4 with a foursomes scored Te Awamutu’s first after his outstanding game at win to Allan Duncan/Robert Wetere and two goals, one of which was a right fullback. singles wins to Duncan, Wetere, Paul Schofield classic case of controlling the This week the team has a and Richard Waters. ball on his chest from a cross, bye. The Zone C team dealt to Waikare 7-2, before firing home a volley The Edmonds Judd cleaning up the foursomes with wins to Allan that gave the keeper no sponsored women’s team Barugh/Jim Kirkham, Tim Crotty/Gordon chance to save. came from behind to win 3-2 Kirkham, Phil Engelbrecht/Andrew Brown, Jack Connor made it 3-1 over Otorohanga at the and singles wins to Crotty, Kirkham, when he caught the defence Stadium on Sunday. Engelbrecht and Brown. napping from a quick throw- The visitors led 1-0 at Easter Monday scramble winners were in, beating a defender and halftime and 2-0 early in the Justin Morris with a two-under-par 68 gross, calmly shooting wide of the second stanza. Howard Wynyard 65 nett, Aaron van der Poel 42 keeper into the goal. TC070416FP13 Defender Jaquetta Karam- stableford, Doug Millington, Allan Duncan 40. Thabo Moleme came on as Te Awamutu women’s goal scorer/player of the day Tracey Whalley started the Te Awa- Leading lady was Toni Coleman with 35. a substitute in the second half, Reekers. mutu fight-back scoring from The NEC jackpot was struck by Allan playing on the left side of a long range shot. Duncan and Raewyn Coleman. midfield. With only his second eration team’s game against Awamutu goal scorers. Within a short space of Open midweek winners were Graeme touch of the ball, he finished Tokoroa starting at 2.45pm. The Fahrenheit Player of time Hayley Hill and captain Buckley with 71 gross, Ray Dearing 65 nett and off an outstanding team goal. The Te Awamutu B div- the Day award went to Louis Tracey Reekers beat the Richard Carnachan 40 stableford. Ben Petersen then rounded ision side over-ran Putaruru Ashburner. Otorohanga defence with The women’s club day Rabbits scramble was out the scoring with a well- 7-1 in the main game at the Coach Chris Petropoulos their pace to score two further won by Shirley Lord/Petsy Ralph with 73, from taken shot from close range. Stadium. was ‘very happy’ with the way goals. Margaret Gray/Angela Thomson 70, Dale The player of the day Campbell Black opened the his team played and is looking Reekers was awarded the Spiers/Marge Ritchie, Sue Gower/Mary Strack award went to goal keeper scoring then scored another for more of the same when Team 7 player of the day prize 69. Josh Petersen who made some goal just before halftime as Te they travel to Huntly this for scoring the decisive goal Leading nine hole division scorers were telling saves during the game. Awamutu went to the break week. and her tireless all-round Rona Fisher with 25 stableford, Pat Mandeno This week the team is leading 4-0. The Te Awamutu D div- effort on the park. 24, Kathlyn Rose 22, Glenys Bremner, Judy home at the Stadium for a Kieran Ashburner (2), ision team defeated Cam- This week the women take Page 21. 12.30pm kick off against Cam- Peter Buesnel (2) and Louis bridge 1-0 at Anchor Park. on Claudelands Rovers at Gal- Best of the Veteran men were Gerald Lane bridge, followed by the Fed- Ashburner were the other Te Adam Blake scored the loway Park. with 42 stableford, Norm Brown 38.

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TC070416SP14B FIELD eventer Arden Mason claimed the TC070416SP14A U16 girls’ shot put, discus double at the WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: Te Awamutu athletes with their medals on their return home from the Waikato/BOP Athletic Relay Waikato Bay of Plenty senior champion- Championships at Porritt Stadium. ships at Porritt Stadium.

Te Awamutu Athletics Club is 300m hurdles (41.8s). 26 relay teams on a programme Nhemachena, Aylee Gane, Taylin placings achieved and over half of going from strength to strength in Cameron Collins took out the featuring 4x100m, medleys and Quinn, Summa Dearing, those mentioned above qualified both senior and junior ranks. men’s U16 high jump (1.55), won field relays. Michaela Sweeney, Sienna for the top eight. A team of six collectively won the triple jump (11.30) and placed Ten of the teams triumphed, Sanders, Alana Oliver, Nziwa Medallists were Summa eight titles and achieved 12 fourth in 100m (12.33). while the Te Awamutu Anainga, Danika Burke, Shantel Dearing 7yr girls, 1st shot put; podium placings at the Waikato Jonny Beaver placed second in contingent claimed 42 medals O’Keeffe, Arden Mason, Abbey Jaoquin Burke 8yr boys, 3rd Bay of Plenty senior champion- the men’s U20 400m (52.97), third overall... a great effort at this Lucas, Danny Lucas, Kiarn discus; Leah Ellis 8yr girls, 2nd ships at Porritt Stadium, Hamil- in 800m (2.01.44), fourth in 1500m level of competition, especially Collett-Quinn, Fynn Clements, shot put, 2nd discus; Jorja Demler ton. (4.46); Shantel O’Keeffe third in considering some of the athletes Tyler King-Pora, Connor 9yr girls, 1st shot put, 3rd discus; Arden Mason claimed the women’s U16 100m (14.84), third were on debut at champs. Sweeney, Takena Stirling, Mar- Rejoice Nhemachena 9yr girls, 1st women’s U16 field event double, in 200m (no time available) and Relay gold medals were won cus Tutty, Callum Keesom, 200, 2nd 800, 3rd shot put; Aylee winning both the shot put (9.97m) fourth in discus (18.51). by the 8yr boys’ 4x100m, 9yr girls’ Kryton Collett, Aidan Caddy, Gane 9yr girls, 2nd 60, 2nd 100, 3rd and discus (29.88m). Team managers Karen Lucas 4x100m; silver by the 7yr medley, Braith Tongohau and Jaoquin 200, 2nd long jump; Danika Burke Leah Belfield added the and Andrew Mason prepared 43 8yr medley, 9yr medley, 8yr boys’ Burke. 12yr girls, 3rd 100m; Joseph Lee women’s U16 100m (12.73s), 200m athletes, aged 7-14 years, for the field, 9yr girls’ field, 14yr girls’ The relatively small Te Awa- 12yr boys, 1st 100, 2nd 200, 2nd (no time available) and 400m annual Waikato/BOP Athletic field, and bronze by the 12yr girls mutu club again boxed above its long jump; Shantel O’Keeffe 14yr (61.05s) titles to her already glow- Relay Champs also held at Porritt field team. weight at the Waikato/BOP girls, 3rd 80m hurdles; Arden ing CV. Stadium. Medallists were Kera Tervit, Individual Champs in Tauranga. Mason 14yr girls, 1st shot put, 1st Isaac Milne won the men’s U18 The club was represented by Jorja Demler, Rejoice Six titles were won, 2O podium discus. Thursday, April 7, 2016 Te Awamutu Courier 15 TA Sports guilty Fundraiser for exchange of switching off

BY JUSTIN MIEZENBEEK

Te Awamutu Sports paid the price for switching off either side of halftime, going down 36-14 to defending champions Ham- ilton Marist in Waikato premier rugby. The six try to one loss at Marist Park on Saturday lacked the fire of last week’s Te Awamutu Sports’ performance against Otoro- TC070416SP15B hanga. FLASHBACK: Te Awamutu Sports 10th grade rugby team and Newport U10 rugby Marist scored four tries, team from Sydney after their game at Albert Park in September, 2015. rocketing from a 14-6 lead to 36-9 to all but seal the A fundraising dinner/ ling jersey from NZ’s Awamutu Sports would match. auction night is being World Champion Team organise a reciprocal tour Sports made the early TC070416SP15A organised to send 22 Te Pursuit, Waikato NPC jer- to Sydney in 2016. play in the heavy rain, ELUSIVE Te Awamutu Sports’ winger Esera Esera has Awamutu Sports junior sey (you get to meet the “Our aim is to get the recycling the ball well, but his skipper Christian Kelleher in support as he makes a rugby players on a recipro- team when getting it boys there at no cost to never really threatened the break against Hamilton Marist on Saturday. The referee cal Harcourts-sponsored signed and taken on a tour their families by organis- Marist line. is top Te Awamutu whistler Grant Cotterell. ‘Paddocks to Beach’ tour to of FMG Stadium Waikato), ing some great fundrais- The heavy showers Sydney. signed Cody Cooper ing,” says organiser, Mike persisted on and off points at the break. down. They dropped too All Black lock Brodie motocross top, and many Graham. throughout the first half, Sports were still in much ball in contact and Retallick (World Rugby more items. “We are looking for with the hosts making the touch, but needed to score forced too many passes. Player of the Year in 2014) The Newport Under 10 donations for the auction. most of their opportunities, early in the second half . . . Lock Cameron Petch will be guest speaker at the rugby team from Sydney “If you can assist with a notching up tries to fullback instead, they let in three performed admirably in his dinner at Te Awamutu proved a big hit during donation, please phone me Keagan Faria and lock tries in 15 minutes. To their new position, while loosie Sports Rugby Clubrooms their four-day stay in Te on 0272 000 305. Aaron Ferguson for a 14-0 credit, Sports had the better Josh Dowsing returned in on Saturday, April 16, Awamutu last September. The rugby boys will be lead. of the last quarter, manag- the second half with some starting at 6.30pm. The tourists played two accompanied by their dads Sports first five-eighth ing to break the defence and strong carries. Tables of 10 can be pur- games against the Te Awa- on the three games, seven- Nanai Naturaga landed two make significant inroads Winger Esera Esera chased at a cost of $1000, mutu Sports 10th grade day tour. penalties, keeping Sports in into Marist territory. looked dynamic in the wet while individual tickets team at Albert Park. “We are all probably a touch. Captain Christian conditions. are available for $100 per The ‘Beach to Paddock’ little guilty of missing But Sports let in a try Kelleher scored in the cor- Next week, is an import- head. tour was the brainchild of some quality time with our right on the stroke of ner in the dying stages after ant game.With one win Auction items include Te Awamutu College old children,” says Graham. halftime, Chiefs’ winger some strong phases on the from four games, Sports an All Blacks World Cup boy Kevin Wallis. “This tour will be some- Latu Vaeno scoring the first Marist line. travel to Matamata, needing winning 2015 jersey, Following a barbecue thing that both father and of his two tries, turning an Handling errors and a win to keep in touch with signed by the team, signed lunch after the last game, a son will have etched in eight point deficit into 13 decision-making let Sports the top four teams. Chiefs’ jersey, signed cyc- deal was made that Te their memories forever.”

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