Te Awamutu Courier

ISSN 1170-1099 120TC049/04 Published Tuesday and Thursday THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2007

Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Dream not over Something fi shy in stream yet for Finn? Te Awamutu raised music Simon Wise (28) has been fi sh- legend Neil Finn is about to re- ing in Mangauika Stream on his form Crowded House - if major parents’ Te Tahi Road property New Zealand media outlets are on the slopes of Mount Pirongia correct. for many years. The New Zealand Herald He’s never had a catch like he reported on Tuesday that the got on Monday night - and hopes former frontman and singer he never does again. had joined forces with bass After noticing that the stream player Nick Seymour and they looked murky and in places were auditioning drummers in ‘frothy’, within 20 minutes Mr Melbourne (Crowded House Wise had fi lled a 10 litre bucket drummer Paul Hester commit- with dead fi sh. ted suicide in 2004). “There were dead eels, trout There has been no offi cial and cockabullies all through the statement yet about the band stream.” being re-formed, but an an- Mr Wise walked upstream past nouncement was expected this more dead and dying aquatic life week. until he reached what he believes Crowded House split in June was the source of the problem - 1996 and bid the world stage the Waipa District Council water farewell with an emotional treatment plant. concert on the Sydney Opera “I certainly could not fi nd any House Steps fi ve months later. dead fi sh beyond the water treat- There has been media specu- ment plant,” Mr Wise says. lation that Neil Finn wanted to He says the plant was being re-form Crowded House for a backwashed earlier in the day 12-month world tour, after re- and he is convinced it overfl owed the oxidation pond and into Man- lease of a solo album in March. gauika Stream. Mr Wise contacted Waipa Dis- Fighting for lab trict Council and Environment Taranaki-King Country MP Waikato to express his concern Shane Ardern has contacted about the contamination of the Waikato Health Board seeking stream. assurances that laboratory Waipa staff arrived that night services will continue in our to carry out work on the treat- rural towns. ment station pond. They shut “I am aware that our Health down the backwash programme UNFIT FOR FISH: Simon Wise with the bucket-full of dead aquatic life he fi shed out of Mangauika Boards are under extreme and the following day dug out fi nancial pressure from this La- the pond. Stream on Monday night. 025071AD bour Government but services They also collected water sam- as a result of the problem, but to the rural communities must ples from the stream. says nothing ‘out of the ordinary’ not be used as a way of saving Environment Waikato contact- has occurred. money,” Mr Ardern said. ed Mr Wise the following day, to He is ‘baffl ed’ by the reaction “I have asked the Board to at get an account from him of what from fi sh in the stream. least assure us that staff and had happened and to advise that “It is possible it was run-off services will be kept open in they were in contact with WDC. from the forest or paddocks, our townships. It is not fair to Mr Wise was pleased that or some kind of natural occur- leave people nervous about the Waipa District Council moved rence.” future.” reasonably quickly to remedy the Mr Kerr wants to emphasise problem - although he was disap- that the Te Awamutu water sup- Raglan roadworks pointed some things had not been ply remains unaffected. done such as clearing out the “We are doing everything we Transit New Zealand advises dead fi sh littered throughout the can to limit further damage motorists that contractors will stream. He was concerned about while we work out what is going be working on SH23 on the ‘downstream’ effects. on,” he says. Raglan side of the Raglan de- Council engineering manager, “Investigations are continuing viation over Auckland Anniver- John Kerr says staff were sent and we are working with Envi- sary weekend. out on Monday night after the ronment Waikato.” Transit area engineer, Ger- notifi cation came through that Environment Waikato visited hard van Blerk, says all work there was contamination of the Mr Wise yesterday , to collect wa- will be weather dependent and stream. ter samples that he had taken on traffi c management will be Mr Kerr says until the water Monday night and a verbal state- implemented at the site with samples are returned from the ment from him. temporary speed restrictions. laboratory later this week, there “They had been up at the water Delays may occur and road is uncertainty over what caused treatment station taking photos users are advised to drive with the problem. of the pond, which they confi rmed care, especially through the He says a desludging of the had not been cleaned out for work site which may have a water treatment pond has been some time and had overfl owed,” SLUDGE-STREAM: Photograph of the stream contamination taken gravel surface. carried out earlier than normal Mr Wise says. on Monday night by Simon Wise.

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Just spend the qualifying dollars from promotion? amount in one transaction Christmas 2006 is now in the past million dollars on offer? received the one million dollars (the at any of the *3 participating but many people have long memories May I suggest that in future the busi- retailers involved had stumped up the and the subject of the draw for a mil- nesses in Te Awamutu run their own money for the insurance) - as often businesses below and... lion dollars to some lucky shopper was ‘no hype’ prize draws and publish the explained in articles about the pro- never realised. names of winners as did Paper Plus, for motion, the other 99 envelopes con- There was all the hype of million dol- one I can name. tained a voucher for the $6,000 home lars and a consolation prize. RON BOXELL entertainment package. The other How can there be a consolation prize. Editor’s note: Mr Boxell, yours is a le- 25 signifi cant prizes were all given SSAVEAVE UUPP TOTO How can there be a ‘consolation’ prize gitimate question and the best answer away on the day - those drawn had (which was drawn) if a million dollars I can give is that in new articles and to be present to collect their prize or it was not won? advertisements that appeared in the Many people to whom I have spoken was drawn until a winner was present C Courier, we and the promoters were (most of those whose tickets were PPERER agree with my comment. So where is at pains to point out that what was on 3300 LITRELITRE the million dollars? drawn were present). While a sense of offer was ‘to go in the draw to win the No Te Awamutu shopper has it, nor chance to win a million dollars’. If the disappointment that no-one won the has there been a list of small prize win- person whose name had been drawn million dollars was understandable AATT TT.M.L..M.L. ners been given for publication as with out on the big draw day (December - there was no sense of being misled other much smaller raffl es published. 17 at Albert Park) had drawn the by those who acquainted themselves GGASOLINEASOLINE ALLEYALLEY Again, I repeat, what happened to the winning envelope, they would have with the details of the promotion. CCHURCHILLHURCHILL SSTREETTREET Better policy would be to keep rates Why am I not wanted by Te low rather than providing rebate Awamutu employers? *John Haworth In the December 2006 Word this gives a green light to the I am a 51-year-old female, highly qualifi ed in offi ce on Waipa, I was interested Council to go on raising rates work and I have held responsible positions and I am Betta Electrical to read that there were ap- irrespective of ratepayers;’ sick and tired of having my applications for jobs sent minimum spend $50 proximately 3000 households ability to pay. back with a ‘Thank you, but no thank you’ letter. eligible for some form of rates Far better in my opinion to I have been in Te Awamutu for one year now and I (Excludes contracting & servicing) rebate and that, and as it was restrict the amount of rates have applied for over 40 fulltime jobs in various sec- an Internal Affairs initiative, and charges councils may levy. tors of the workforce - all to no avail. no funding was required from Better still fi nd a more equi- What do employers want? A 20-year-old with 20 *Te Awamutu Council. table means of fi nancing local years’ experience in the job? As you know, that’s im- Whilst any form of rebate government. possible. Wines and Spirits cannot be condemned, surely P. W. ROBERTS So what can I do to get a fulltime job? I am at my minimum spend $40 wits end. I am a very capable, methodical, reliable, trustwor- Thanks for assistance after accident thy person who has years’ of experience, but nobody *Te Awamutu Pharmacy seems to want my talent. What do I do? Carry on with My sincere thanks to the Wishing you all a happy the part time job I have cleaning houses for people minimum spend $25 ambulance offi cers, police, and safe 2007 - you certainly who are unable to look after their own houses for var- residents and passers-by who deserve it. oious reasons? came to my assistance follow- Thank you for all the cards, Please, is there anyone who can give me an an- *Conditions Apply ing the accident at Ohaupo on fl owers and visits. swer? January 7. HEATHER DONNA KULUPA Waikato Toyota

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EMERGENCY services were called out by a member of the public when a water tanker overturned during excavation work near Gleneagles Drive (off Picquet Hill Road). However, the contractors had the situation under control by the time the Te Awamutu fi re brigade and police arrived. The water tanker was righted (minus the tank) and there were no injuries reported. 025074AD Guides celebrate Early deadlines As Monday (January 29) is a public Te Awamutu Guides cel- up of people who have re- holiday the Te Awamutu Courier will ebrated 80 years of guiding signed from active guiding, be printed early so that it can be de- in the district with a fun but are willing to be called livered as normal on Tuesday. weekend at Finlay Park. upon for their expertise and This means early advertising dead- The group of 114 girls, support. lines this week. 14 leaders and 25 adults They provide assistance to Display advertising bookings need enjoyed a successful stay the local guiding movement to be made by 10am today, with copy with plenty to keep them in various ways - including by noon today. occupied. helping with events, cater- Classifi ed advertising deadline is Girls enjoyed kayaking, ing, fundraising and attend- noon, tomorrow (Friday). rock climbing, go-carting, ing conferences. cooking, crafts, a trip to glow To mark 30 years, around worm caves and a disco. 40 guests enjoyed a luncheon Fire Brigade notebook On the Saturday afternoon at Whitby Homestead. Te Awamutu Volunteer Fire Brigade special guests arrived for a Guest speakers were Sarah has attended the following matters Baggs who gave an outline 025TC001/07 luncheon to mark 80 years of since last week: guiding and a massive birth- of her trip to a jamboree in Monday, 4.11pm: Waikeria Road, day cake was cut and shared Iceland and Jackie Cordine smoke showing with the group. who spoke about her work Tuesday, 12.10pm: Teasdale Street, with the Dark Horse Venture TREFOIL GUILD TURNS 30 boy’s leg trapped in railing. 7.26pm: International Programme. Rewi Street alarm activation. 9.53pm: Amongst the group cel- Members farewelled guild Ormsby Road, motor vehicle crash. ebrating were Trefoil Guild member, Pam Grayston, who Thursday 7.53 pm: Te Kawa Road, members who are also cel- is retiring to Mount Maun- scrub fi re. ebrating a milestone - 30 ganui. Friday, 11.30pm: Alexandra Street, years of their group in the The birthday cake was cut Private Fire Alarm. district. by fi rst Trefoil Guild presi- Sunday, 11.05am: Alexandra Street, The Trefoil Guild is made dent Helen Taylor. Private Fire Alarm. BBeateat thethe bbowserowser ##11 $$500500 FReeFRee iinn NNZZ ppetrol*etrol* DDon’ton’t DDreamream IItt ~ DDriverive IIt!t!

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PAGE 4 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, January 25, 2007 ‘Medieval’ archers converge at chapel Overdue Stocktake Creates Great Buying Opportunities!

From 26 January to 6 February

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Wednesday 7th, Tuesday 13th & Tuesday 20th February 10am - 2pm 025TC014/07 TO BE AUCTIONED: Tuesday 27th February 2007 at 1pm 025TC007/07 Taumarunui RSA (upstairs). Auctioneer: Stuart Gudsell For further information please contact the below marketing agents. 400 Arawata St, Te Awamutu, Phone 07 871 6269 Contact: Stuart Gudsell - A/h: 07 871 4154, 021 951 737 Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm Contact: Bob Wilson - A/h: 07 870 1827, 0274 977 113 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, January 25, 2007 PAGE 5 Waipa artists exhibit

te awamutu at Waikato Hospital A hospital sounds like an unusual place to exhibit art works, Aluminium Joinery but that’s exactly what a group of ten local artists will be doing from February 3 - March 31. ‘Muse Silhouette’ is the title for the collection of sculptures, paintings and oil pas- tels by Waipa artists that will be featured at Waikato Hospital. The exhibition has been organised by Te Awamutu artist Va- nessa White, who previously worked at the hospital. • Windows and Doors She is also one of the 10 exhibiting art- • Conservatories ists - Jacqueline Bell- Walsh, Sonia Frimmel, • Residential and Commercial Val Hawkins, Deborah Hinde, Sharyn Mawkes, TE AWAMUTU artist Vanessa White with some of her works. 025076AD • Security Doors and Screens Brendan O’Brien, Julie Oliver, Steph Swetman, her passion to create. “In recent months I Waipa Artist registra- • Balustrading Yvonne Szabo are the “I have also been was offered the chance tion form, available others. privileged to meet and to exhibit work in the from the Te Awamutu i- work alongside other Bryant Education Cen- site Information Centre, • Replacement Windows 025TC037-07 She says the Muse Sihouette exhibition is artists and individuals tre and Medical Library or to contact me directly • Flyscreens an eclectic collection interested in the arts, at Waikato Hospital. - phone 871 5860.” gaining inspiration, “With such a large For those unable to 222TC045/06 of around 40 classic to contemporary original learning new skills and display space it seemed visit the Bryant Edu- works ranging from becoming part of a com- a wonderful chance to cational Centre or the ARNELARNEL JOINERYJOINERY colourful renditions of munity. showcase some of our Gudex Medical Library “This has led to an local talent. where the works will Kitchens ~ Aluminium and Wooden Joinery native plants and ani- mals to expressionist emerging interest in “From this, the Muse be on show, a web- 130 Cambridge Road Te Awamutu abstracts. the area of opening up Silhouette Exhibition site with examples Mrs White says since opportunities for artists was formed. has been launched to exhibit. “I hope to be able to (www.creativeflow.co. Registered moving to Te Awamutu Master “While creation of art offer similar opportu- nz) PHONE NOW - 871 5913 Joiner in 2004 she has had the opportunity and en- is often an individual nities in the future to “We are also grateful couragement to follow pursuit, I believe there artists from both within to supporting busi- is a place for working our region and further nesses Villagethree together, to benefi t afi eld. Gallery at Ohaupo everyone on the whole, “I encourage any and the Pirongia Art & not just for artists but artist wishing to be Craft Shop & Gallery also for the community involved in prospective for their help in staging at large. exhibitions to fi ll in a this exhibition.” 012TC021-07 Farm Machinery Centre PHONE 07 872 0291 Warren Longman (027) 289 6263 TELEPHONE - 07 872 0232 FACSIMILE - 07 871 8190 HAMILTON TOLL FREE - 07 849 6000 859 OHAUPO ROAD, TE AWAMUTU

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PAGE 10 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, January 25, 2007 Mission accomplished

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PAGE 14 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, January 25, 2007 Pirongia cricketers TE AWAMUTU rewrite record book COLLEGE Mountain Men ruing not making championship group Records tumbled at the Pirongia through the Huntly batting order ‘Creating Quality Learning cricket ground on Saturday as the to dismiss their opponents for home side let loose on a hapless a paltry 45 - also a club record For All Students’ Huntly B team in the third round effort. of the Waikato Valley Chairman’s Pick of the bowlers was Alex Trophy. Wetere with 3-4 off three overs. Batting fi rst, AT Kelly Ltd Karl Swanson, Justin Thomp- Pirongia amassed an incredible son and Andrew Parsons all START OF YEAR 2007 400-6 off their 50 overs. chimed in with two wickets Hamish Crooks hit the required apiece. single for the magical 400 mark Pirongia can only lament on UNIFORM SHOP HOURS prior to school opening in 2007 off the fi nal ball of the innings. what might have been after miss- Richard Douch, with a club ing out on making this year’s record 148, and Jason McGrath Mon, 22 Jan 9.00am - 3.00pm Tues, 30 Jan 9.00am - 4.00pm (101) shared a club record fourth Waikato Valley championship group for the fi rst time in recent wicket partnership of 227 runs off Tues, 23 Jan 9.00am - 3.00pm Wed, 31 Jan 9.00am - 4.00pm 29 overs. years. Douch’s knock included six The win places Pirongia on top of the Chairman’s Trophy leader Wed, 24 Jan 9.00am - 3.00pm Thur, 1 Feb 9.00am - 6.30pm sixes. It was club veteran McGrath’s board, with Thames A and Cam- maiden century, and was par- bridge B, with three wins from Thur, 25 Jan 9.00am - 6.00pm Fri, 2 Feb 9.00am - 3.00pm ticularly sweet coming after three three. They will be hoping to con- successive ducks. tinue their good form when trav- Fri, 26 Jan 9.00am - 3.00pm The Pirongia bowlers then tore elling to Thames this Saturday. RICHARD DOUCH Sports Green pound Paeroa COURSE CONFIRMATION 2007 All Year 12 and 13 students are required to confirm their courses by coming By Colin Thorsen to the Information Centre to see your Deans on Tuesday 30th January or Te Awamutu Sports Green continue to lead the Waikato Wednesday 31st January 2007. Valley cricket championship group with maximum points after easily disposing of Paeroa. If your LAST NAME begins with: The unbeaten Green team won the third round clash by 81 runs S- Z come in between 10am-12pm Tuesday 30 January at Albert Park on Saturday. In stark contrast to the pre- N- R come in between 1pm-3pm Tuesday 30 January vious weekend at Whitianga when Te Awamutu Sports Green posted over 300 runs against G- M come in between 10am-12pm Wednesday 31 January Mercury Bay, they made a modest 151 batting fi rst against the A- F come in between 1pm-3pm Wednesday 31 January visiting Gould Electrical Paeroa United side. Bring your NCEA results with you and your Course Selection Booklet. Mark Thorsen anchored the innings with a defi ant knock of 39, while the West brothers ENROLMENTS (All Levels) again featured with Peter scor- ing 34 and Daniel 24. Paeroa pace bowler Glenn Tuesday 30 January 10.00am - 3.00pm Reid had the fi ne fi gures of 5-20 off fi ve overs. Wednesday 31 January 10.00am - 3.00pm The home side then produced an outstanding performance in Thursday 1 February 9.00am - 12.30pm the fi eld to dismiss the visitors for 70 runs in reply. Opener Steve Taylor looked Friday 2 February 9.00am - 12.30pm in ominous form reaching 24, including one massive six off left-arm medium pacer Andrew STARTING DATES: Lawry, but once he departed nine wickets fell for the addition of only 40 runs. Wednesday 7 February Janus Botha continues to 8.45am Year 9 Hall make the most of his opportu- Year 13 Marae nities since being promoted to the Te Awamutu Sports Green team. The young pace bowler Thursday 8 February had the outstanding fi gures of 8.45am Year 11 Hall 4-8 off six overs. Year 12 Gym Jared Bayly also turned in another impressive stint at the bowling crease claiming 3-17 off Friday 9 February six overs. 8.45am Year 10 Hall Te Awamutu Sports Gold PROMISING young Te Awamutu Sports Green pace bowler Janus team had the bye in the Chair-

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Phone 871- PROPERTIES FOR tra Clean 870-3452 MEATEATER 9419. Genuine reason today! SPRUCE UPS THERAPIST. Full LIVESTOCK SALE HOMEKILLS LTD time, hours negotia- for sale. Book now for your WANTED ble, team player. CARPET. Phone Ultra Spring Action Plan, RURAL section, Now Killing Pigs Phone / txt (021) 129- Clean 871-6662 to replanting, garden VEHICLES 3000 m², five minutes Phone 871-9995 5758. WANTED AC PETFOODS book now! resurrection, general north of town. Phone or (029) 871-9995 maintenance, Phone Now Buying (0274) 909-294. MORTGAGE Tess at Great Garden Horses COMMERCIAL Workz on (027) 238- BUILDER DEAD CARS WANTED KNOWN BROKER WANTED 0800-834-222 & DOMESTIC 2517 or 872-2853 A/H. Cash Paid NZMBA CLEANING TRUCK looking for Qualified or experienced LIZ CLARKE Phone Christine cartage work, 6.2m builder for Te Awamutu * BUSINESSES FOR In-Step Podiatry Services 871-3176 curtain sider, new based building company. truck, Te Awamutu SALE BSC, BA, DIPHE, SRCH(UK), Phone Maid Marj (021) 545-302 Immediate start. based, will consider MRCH(UK), SRPODNZ, MNZPOD 871-3309 or Contact Heath on Chiropodist/Podiatrist (021) 137-9065 anything, anywhere. $ MOTEL OFFAL Phone Jamie (027) (027) 434-8896 Trained in the United Kingdom 451-3404. or 871-9202. Free Pick up New 30 year lease Appointments booked CONVENTIONAL HOLES for sale ULTRA Clean, com- Phone Andy: between Bale contract, also plete cleaning ser- (07) 823-6989 Turnover $250,000 9.00am - 1.00pm, subsoiling available. CARPET and / or vinyl vices. Phone 871-6662. or txt: Monday to Friday Enquiries welcome. layers, contract or Prosperous Waikato KING COUNTRY (027) 453-7637 355 Mahoe St Phone 871-7156 or wages, required to town - tourist route DRILLING WEEDSPRAYING join our exceptional 290TC212/06 (027) 417-7665. *conditions apply Golden opportunity Te Awamutu team in a busy ex- * 4 Wheel Drive Boom Phone owner Ph 870-4080 panding business in DIGGER FOR * Best Equipment Pasture GRAZING WANTED (07) 576-8689 Te Awamutu. Possible HIRE * Best Prices Crop apprenticeship avail- WINTER grazing re- WORK WANTED * Foundations POPULAR CAFE Subdivisions, Maize able. Please apply by quired, 100 cows, 8-10 * Lined Soak Holes Handgun Work phoning Ross on (027) weeks. Phone Angela / TE KUITI Drainage, Soakholes, * Associated 490-5164. Glenn 871-1911. Driveways etc. Concrete Products Phone Jim Coates Great location (027) 446-0342 and reputation, Mini digger for jobs at PHONE DENNIS

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Genuine enquiries Quote! 0800 384 465 FARM GRAZING available only. EMPLOYEES for weaners, heifers or Hewitson Plumbing PC PROBLEMS? cows. Phone (07) 873- Phone Alison on NO fix, no fee, repairs WANTED 6659. (021) 103-8415 Phone 871-3620 from experienced local CLEANERS IT professional. Mo- WANTED FOR VEHICLES WANTED ELECTRICIAN bile upgrades, repairs TE AWAMUTU and installations ser- ELECTRICIAN vice. No call out fees! COLLEGE CAR DUMP CHRIS MYLCHREEST Phone Matt (027) Phone Mike Bell The CHRIS MYLCHREEST 515-6996 or 870-3038. (caretaker) on

COMPANY FOR: RESIDENTIAL (021) 184-1334 0800 CAR DUMP New Installations LIFESTYLE blocks for CK Maintenance all your fencing re- 0800 227 3867 Get th E DE at car tH Repairs quirements. Experi- PANEL BEATER ence and quality outa N Apprentice panel FREE CAR REMOVAL there MA Phone 871-2914 guaranteed. Phone (Waikato & King Country) (07) 827-1849 or (027) beater required, Mobile must have car licence 283TC209/06 473-0001. DDesignesign & (027) 496-7849 Apply in person to SPOUTING, Marley, LIVESTOCK WANTED BBuilduild Wade at Te Awamutu $29 mtr, fitted inc gst. Panel Beaters FFreeree QuotesQuotes FENCING Phone Tony 871-3620. POST driving, auger CCHRISSHRISS MARTINMARTIN drilling, post and rail, TTRUCKRUCK post and batten, SIX wheeler tip truck CCARPENTERARPENTER SATURDAY stockyards, deer fenc- for hire, experienced CASUAL MORNING ing, vineyards. Phone driver/operator. MORNING PPhonehone 871-9128871-9128 oror (07) 827-1849 or (027) Phone (07) 827-1849 STAFF

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STUART ALLAN LIVESTOCK BUYER Te Awamutu Owned LLicence?icence? Apply to Ash Owens and Operated SITUATIONS Phone 871-4949. A/H: 07 829 8272 MOB: 029 290 4330 RRosetownosetown DDriverriver TTrainingraining WANTED PPh:h: 8871-556971-5569 MMob:ob: ((0274)0274) 1125-00025-000 LIVESTOCK WANTED APPRENTICESHIP HAYMAKING FENCING in building, 33 year Conventionals old man changing 7 wire post and batten career, trained as me- BONER COWS WANTED Round Bales Post and rail chanic, has completed Mowing Security first half of National SECURITY Officers Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment Spread Electric Certificate in Carpen- are needed! Gain this Row Yards try with merit passes, NZQA approved Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule mature and a quick qualification by corre- Also empty heifers and potter bulls Owner Operators Donna (027) 482-3823 Baz (027) 379-0713 learner, looking for a spondence for under builder to take me on. $550. Student loans Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 After hours and message service (07) 823-8233 Please phone Jason may apply. Phone Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (0274) 925-080 HILLTOP CONTRACTORS OHAUPO on (021) 266-6021. 0800-800-043. PAGE 20 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, January 25, 2007 SITUATIONS SITUATIONS SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT VACANT VACANT “DO HELPDESK OPERATOR THE

STUDENT 14 years or Woolys Restaurant & Bar Are you passionate about researching, interpreting and over wanted for cas- RIGHT ual after school care PART TIME analysing information to provide the best resolution for the customer? This could be your chance to shine! THING” of 8 and 9 year old, WORKER WANTED 3.30pm - 4.30pm, Te Wednesday, KiwiSaver is a new government initiative designed to help SEASONAL DRIVERS REQUIRED Rahu Road area. Thursday, Friday, New Zealander’s save for their future and right now they Phone Tania after 4.00pm - 10.00pm are looking for people who are excited by the opportunity For coming maize silage season in to be involved from the start. You will not only respond Te Awamutu and surrounding areas. 6.00pm 870-4999. Phone 871-4847 UNEMPLOYED? Sick and answer queries but also support, advise and coach Requirements: of being on a benefit? CSR’s based in the KiwiSaver Call Centre on the Experienced with Forage Harvesting Let me help you find Selling your Car? KiwiSaver product. Be TIdy Techniques a job. Retrain, upskill You will be required to work 37 hours and 55 minutes per Business, Education, and gain valuable week based on a rotating roster - between the hours of Must have a minimum of class 2 work experience by 7.25am - 8.30pm Monday to Friday and 8.00am - 5.00pm Clean and tidy appearance Transport, Industrial, giving Fiona a call at Willingness for long hours when required Advertise it in the on Saturday. If you thrive in a structured, customer Domestic, You Employment Plus (07) focused environment and enjoy getting the best out of 827-3754 or text your Good remuneration and work environment. ‘Vehicles for Sale’ people: forward your resume and supporting letter to KEEP TE AWAMUTU name and number to Call into our office Enquiries phone Antony on (027) 294-8556. [email protected] or call 0508 2 MADISON BEAUTIFUL SOCIETY at 336 Alexandra Street quoting reference 8704. (021) 821-809 SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT

Due to expansion, HOME & HOSPITAL we have a full time position available 175 College Street, Te Awamutu Duties include: REGISTERED NURSE • Customer service • Deliveries and pick ups We currently have two positions available in • a Registered Nursing role. This is a fantastic Marquee work • Light mechanical work opportunity to further your career and build on your skills and knowledge. Full orientation, Would suit a person who enjoys being a team member and likes working outdoors. ongoing support and education provided. Rostered PM and night shifts available. An Training will be provided. Enrolled Nurse application would be given Please send CV with handwritten cover letter to: consideration. CAREGIVER McEntee Hire

A position has become available for an 60 Vaile Street, Te Awamutu experienced caregiver for night shift. Rostered duties are seven per fortnight. Orientation and ACE training provided. For application form and further information please phone 871-6226 Denise or Ethne

LEGAL ASSISTANT RESTHOME CAREGIVER An exciting opportunity has arisen in our busy NIGHT DUTIES Te Awamutu law practice for a Legal Assistant. Sadly our night nurse is leaving the district This position would ideally suit a person who: We require: Has excellent people skills Is well groomed ~ An honest and reliable person to work 48 hours per fortnight which does include Has a good telephone manner Has computer skills and is familiar with office working every second weekend procedure. ~ Must be mature and have an interest in care Possesses good communication and of the elderly and have good culinary skills organisational skills We offer: We offer the successful applicant good remuneration ~ A full orientation programme and a friendly working environment. ~ On going educational opportunities Please send your CV to: ~ A great supportive team The Practice Manager ~ A homely purpose built work environment GALLIE MILES within a fully certiﬁ cated facility PO Box 170, Te Awamutu Phone Heather at Tarahill Resthome Email to: [email protected] 871-3675 between 9.00am - 4.00pm Closing date 5.00pm Wednesday, January 31, 2007 Monday to Friday

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS We have a number of positions available in the Te Awamutu and Kaipaki area for community support workers in our residential services. You will possess: ~ Empathy with supporting people with an intellectual disability. ~ Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team setting. ~ Expertise in the area of daily living skills. ~ A full drivers licence and be able to drive a manual van ~ The ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and sleep overs. ~ Legal to work in New Zealand. The organisation offers: ~ Opportunities to gain qualifications recognised by the New Zealand Qualification Authority. ~ Comprehensive training aimed at developing skills and experience. ~ Potential for career development. For further information and an application pack, please contact Idea Services on (07) 839-4802 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, January 25, 2007 PAGE 21 SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT

HORSES VEHICLE SALES New and Used TRACK WORK RIDER AND New and Used STABLE HANDS We currently have a vacancy for an experienced Motor Vehicle Salesperson in Staff required in busy Te Awamutu our busy Te Awamutu branch.

Stables, experience essential. This is a great role for somebody experienced in sales with a proven track record. Phone Good remuneration including company car. 871-4359 or (027) 493-7561 Please call Diane in the first instance CUSTOMER SERVICE (07) 872-0017

Are you passionate, enthusiastic and looking for an Waikato Toyota opportunity to join a Hamilton based Call Centre team? This is your chance to be part of KiwiSaver, a new government initiative designed to help New Zealander’s save for their future. You may be a seasoned CSR looking for an exciting change or have the desire to work in this area. You will be required to work 37 hours and 55 minutes per week based on a rotating roster - between the FABRICATOR / WELDER hours of 7.25am - 8.30pm Monday to Friday and 8am - 5pm on Saturday. Due to an increased production demand, If you have the right attitude, and a keen interest we have a vacancy for a full time Fabricator to learn we would love to hear from you! Forward you resume and supporting letter to / Welder to start immediately. [email protected] or call 0508 2 Applicants should have mig welding MADISON, quoting reference 8703. and steel fabrication experience. To apply, contact Peter “DO Phone: (07) 873-4199 or THE email [email protected] RIGHT SITUATIONS VACANT THING”

CONSIDERED REAL ESTATE? RESIDENTIAL / LIFESTYLE / RURAL SALESPEOPLE

CAREERS EVENING Be TIdy Business, Education, Come and hear what you can achieve with a career in Real Estate. Meet Franchise owners Ken Hagan (Franchise owner of the year NZ) and Paul Beazley along with ACCOUNTS / OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Transport, Industrial, some of our top achievers (top 5% within the L.J. Hooker network). • Variety of accounting and administration Domestic, You We are seeking to employ new rural and residential salespeople in Cambridge, • Friendly environment KEEP TE AWAMUTU Morrinsville and Te Awamutu with or without prior real estate experience. • Focus on team work is essential! BEAUTIFUL SOCIETY If you are hardworking and prepared to put in the hard yards and long hours it can be Working in the central offi ce for a national based extremely rewarding. company, this role is involved in all areas of the offi ce. If you are interested a career evening is to be held on February 1, 2007 at 6.00pm As well as working within a team, you will be working L.J. Hooker office - 55 Victoria Street, Cambridge. alongside the CEO of the company and you will be Photocopying Laminating Alternatively, applications for the available positions can be responsible for the general duties which ensure the Binding smooth running of this offi ce. made to Diane Tyer AREINZ, Manager, Te Awamutu (07) 871-5044 SEE US AT or Ken Hagan AREINZ (021) 353-488 This role requires someone with a can-do attitude and 336 Alexandra St TE AWAMUTU the enthusiasm to get involved in a wider range of duties COURIER L.J. Hooker Te Awamutu 871-5044 - Te Awamutu Realty MREINZ within the team. You will need to have had some experience Ph 871-5151 with accounting packages as the role incorporates accounts payable and accounts receivable. The role also class004 requires data input so you will be technically capable with Microsoft Excel and Word. Naturally you will have 939 a strong eye for detail and understand the importance of accuracy in your work and if you have worked with management or Intranet systems before, this would be benefi cial but not essential. If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position please send your CV to: Veterinary Enterprises Group Ltd PO Box 83 Te Awamutu 3840 Attention: Paula Pryor Applications close: Thursday, February 1

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PAGE 22 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, January 25, 2007 THE Friday Night hydraulic till late Our New Kitchen is Win Tony Christie CD ssandwichandwich Now Open Remember the great hits ‘Avenues And Alleyways’ (the Phone 871 4768 theme to TV series The Protectors), 025TC003/07 ‘I Did What I Did For Maria’, ‘Las SATURDAY & SUNDAY Vegas’, ‘Don’t Go Down To Reno’ ? Who could forget ‘Is This The All Day Brunches Way To Amarillo’? from 11am The man who made them all famous is Tony Christie and he’s performing at the Founder’s Solutions

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thanks to CDs 4 nix (formerly 025TC005-07 Franklin Street. Pirongia, Ph 871 9799 Tracs). In 1999 Christie performed vocals on the Jarvis Cocker penned UK Top Ten hit ‘Walk Like A Panther’. The REGENT Theatre Beautiful Currently he is experiencing a resurgence in Te Awamutu • Ph 07 871 6678 • www.regent3.itgo.com TH popularity due to the re-release of ‘Is This The Proven Family Entertainment Golden Globe Award Winner: 37 Way To Amarillo’ in 2002 to raise money for the BEST ACTOR - comedy OTOROHANGA Comic Relief charity, Selected Especially For BORAT R16 Christie is proving he has lost none of his magic, These Holidays. THU 5.55, FRI 8.30, SAT 5.25, SUN 5.55, playing to sell out crowds around the globe. OPEN SEASON G MON 6.30, TUE 8.30, WED 5.55 COUNTY He is also known for his unique and distinctive THU & FRI 11.25 & 1.25, SAT 11.35 & 1.35, Nancy Meyers delivers a somewhat special crowd-pleaser, as enjoyable as treatment of other hits such as ‘Daddy Don’t You SUN 11.25 & 1.25, MON 1.40, Walk So Fast’, ‘Solitaire’ and ‘You’ve Lost that they come. TUE & WED 11.25 & 1.25 FAIR Lovin’ Feeling’. THE HOLIDAY M The Deﬁ nitive Collection is an ideal way to whet HAPPY FEET G LAST 2 WEEKS. THU 7.55, FRI 5.55, SSaturdayaturday 10th10th FebruaryFebruary 20072007 your appetite for next month’s show. THU & FRI 11.45 & 3.45, SAT 11.55 & 3.55, MON 4.00, TUE 5.55, WED 7.55 Supporting Christie at the Founder’s Theatre is SUN 11.45 & 3.45, MON 1.50, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer IIslandsland Reserve,Reserve, OtorohangaOtorohanga The Drifters. TUE & WED 11.45 & 3.45 Connelly star in a thought-provoking With timeless classics ‘Save The Last Dance adventure blending exciting action FFamilyamily $12$12 ERAGON M sequences with powerful emotional For Me’, ‘Under The Boardwalk’, ‘Saturday Night AGAIN LAST 2 WEEKS. THU & FRI 1.55, SAT 1.20, scenes. Fine performances and a AAdultsdults $5$5 - ChildrenChildren $3$3 At The Movies’ ‘Kissing In The Back Row Of The SUN 1.55, TUE & WED 1.55 meaningful screenplay with striking

PICNIC TIME cinematography. American Bluegrass Band • Movies’, ‘This Magic Moment’ and ‘Like Sister And CHARLOTTE’S WEB G Brother’ the only question will be what will they THU & FRI 11.55 & 3.55, SAT 11.25, Bob Everhart • have to leave out! SUN 11.55, MON 2.00, R16 Ozark Mountain Clog Dancing • To be in to win The Deﬁ nitive Collection by Australasian Chopping Champs • Tony Christie simply put your name, address TUE & WED 11.55 & 3.55 Brightwells Boxing Gym • and daytime contact number on the back FLUSHED AWAY PG

MAYOR vs BILLY BLACK 025TC015-07 of a standard sized envelope, address it to LAST 2 WEEKS. THU, FRI, TUE & WED 3.25 also female bouts ‘Tony Christie Competition’ and make sure it NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM PG reaches our offi ce by 5pm next Tuesday. THU & FRI 1.45 & 5.45, SAT 1.55 & 5.55, THU 7.45, FRI 7.50, SAT & SUN 8.00, MON 5.50, TUE & WED 7.45 SUN 1.45 & 5.45, MON 3.50, We proudly present this moving drama. 023TC024-07 TUE & WED 1.45 & 5.45 You will applaud this inspirational, uplift- CINEMA Here comes a larger than life family ing and well-crafted story. One of the adventure in a magical land using a finest films of the season and a splendid SCENE dazzling new combination of live-action performance by Will Smith make this a and groundbreaking CG animation. It is very special cinema experience. the story of the true meaning of Blood courage and the endless power of imagination. Based on the best-selling Diamond children’s book, Arthur and the Minimoys. Freddie Highmore and Mia Farrow star. Sunday January 28th A-listers Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Connelly star in The Blood Diamond – best Confirm your stall space now 871 9536 described as a powerful masterpiece, directed PG by Edward Zwick (The THU & FRI 11.35 & 1.35, SAT 11.45 & 1.45, 0025TC031-0725TC031-07 Last Samurai). SUN 11.35 & 1.35, MON 2.10, Set during the 1990’s TUE & WED 11.35 & 1.35 Sierra Leona confl ict, The Blood Diamond in- The biggest BOND adventure ever in M terweaves the lives of a Te Awamutu and it’s easily the best yet. local farmer, an inter- CASINO ROYALE M national smuggler, and THIRD MONTH. THU 5.25, FRI 7.40, a syndicate of business SAT 5.35, SUN 7.50, MON 3.25, TUE 5.25, men who match wits WED 7.30 over the possession of Golden Globe Award Winner: a priceless diamond. BEST ACTRESS - drama, BEST SCREENPLAY. Set against the THE QUEEN M backdrop of the chaos THU 1.15, 3.00, 4.45 & 6.30, and civil war that en- FRI 11.30, 1.15, 3.00, 4.45 & 8.10, veloped 19990’s Sierra SAT & SUN 11.30, 1.15, 3.00, 4.45, 6.30 & 8.15, Leona, ‘Blood Diamond’ MON 2.35, 4.20 & 6.05, is the story of Danny TUE 11.30, 3.00, 4.45 & 6.30, Archer (Leonardo Di- WED 11.30, 1.15, 3.00 & 4.45 • NANCY MULLER Caprio), an ex-merce- Jerry Bruckheimer and Denzel THU & FRI 3.35, 6.05 & 8.20, nary from Zimbabwe, Washington at their very best in a nerve SAT 3.45, 6.15 & 8.30, • BARRY TUNNICLIFF shattering, suspenseful, intriguing and • COLLIN & CO and Solomon Vandy SUN 3.35, 6.05 & 8.20, MON 4.10 & 6.20, intense entertainment experience. TUE & WED 3.35, 6.05 & 8.20 • MURRAY MCPHERSON (Djimon Hounsou), a DEJA VU M Mende fi sherman. Al Gore’s most important film. Mind- APPEARING: (HANK SNOW) LAST 2 WEEKS. THU 8.05, FRI 5.25, boggling, illuminating and distressing. Both men are Afri- SAT 8.20, SUN 5.25, MON 6.10, TUE 8.05, An intelligent and thought-provoking, TE AWAMUTU plus can, but their histories WED 5.15 but grave message. COLLEGE HALL 7.30PM GARRY SPAIN and their circumstanc- 3RD FEBRUARY INCONVENIENT TRUTH PG es are as different as Sharp, very funny, surprisingly moving BY REQUEST. THU 11.30, FRI 6.30, SAT 3.35, and rejoicing in a great work from the TICKETS FROM: any can be until their SUN 3.25, TUE 1.15, WED 8.25 TE AWAMUTU I-SITE, BIN INN, RAY THURGOOD fates become joined entire cast, this sparkling little gem takes the family road movie to unhoped-for An outstanding adult drama with an (07) 870 1551 + DOOR SALES in a common quest to amazing cast. Thoroughly engrossing, heights of hilarity and humanity. ADULTS $20 - CHILD $10 recover a rare pink breathtaking and very stylish. One of the diamond, the kind of LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE R13 best films of all time. Proceeds to the Cancer Society stone that can trans- THU 8.15, SAT 3.25, SUN 3.55, TUE 8.15, THE DEPARTED R16 WED 6.30 form life…or end it. 025TC002/07 SPECIAL SEASON. SAT 7.25, SUN 7.40 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, January 25, 2007 PAGE 23 www.pggwre.co.nz

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• 130 Ha (322 acres) central location $3,130,000 • Milking on 200 acres plus GST • 70,000 Shares plus additional sales of incalf heifers and service bulls plus carry-over cows • Ideal father/son equity partnership • 4 bedroom spacious family home • Suit beef or Dairy wintering/ • 16 aside H/B dairy - ample outbuildings 60.8780 Ha $820,000 ono • 1920's dwelling grazing By neg • Renovated • Cattle yards • No contingencies • 36Ha pines for which good • Modern Kitchen rental is paid • Substantial amount of new grass Peter McEvoy • Sleeps 13 0272-287 115 • Easy to steep hill • Large duck pond • Handy to Te Awamutu, • Motivated sellers • Gardens - magnificent Otorohanga, and Arohena Pat Tindle Peter McEvoy Peter McEvoy www.pggwre.co.nz www.pggwre.co.nz www.pggwre.co.nz ID: TEA 60220 07 870 2832 0272-287 115 0272-287 115 ID: TEA 60207 ID: TEA60215

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