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0800Call TO LEND (865 363) Published Tuesday and Thursday TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009 Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Food, wine festival shines Graham joining BY DEAN TAYLOR It may sound like a cliche, but the NZ elite rowers weather played a large part in the Te Awamutu rower Graham outcome of the 2009 LJ Hooker Te Oberlin-Brown has stepped up Awamutu Lions Food and Wine Fest- from the U23 ranks and been ival on Saturday. named in the 22-strong elite The organisers report lower num- New Zealand rowing team. bers than previously attended the event He joins the likes of Mahe´ — possibly due to the poor forecast and Drysdale, Hamish Bond, threatening rain throughout the day. Nathan Cohen and Storm Uru. But a short shower in the afternoon Graham (21) will row a was the only dampener on an otherwise lightweight four during a three great day. month tour which takes in As usual the live entertainment was a popular attraction. World Cup events and the This year the duo of 14-year-olds Henley Royal Regatta, before Terri-Anna and Shay opened with a the World Championships in wonderful set of old and new classics Poland. given an acoustic treatment. The boat Graham won his 3 Brothers Band played the middle World U23 title in will be on slot, and whether a duo, trio or the full display at VetEnt next week. four piece, showed why they are crowd favourites. More rain fell Te Awamutu band Watch Tower There was 123 millimetres finished the show with two hours of of rainfall in Te Awamutu last classic rock from the likes of Pink month, reports local weather Floyd, Lynard Skynard and JJ Cale. watcher Paul Hobbs. Between the music The Omelette While well up on the Guy Ian Thomas demonstrated how to average for February (74mm), make the perfect omelette and conduc- it was still well short from the ted heats for the Great Omelette Cook maximum recorded for the Off (results and photos Thursday). month by Mr Hobbs of 286mm The committee report favourable in 2004. comments from stallholders with many The 183mm for the first two commenting how well behaved the months of this year was almost crowd was and already booking for 2010. The extra shade from donated cor- three times the total for same porate gazebos and number of chairs period last year — which was a and tables on loan from Rhapsody record low during Mr Hobbs’ 20 Furniture made for a very pleasant years of keeping records at just event. TC100309DT02 64mm. More photos page 3. SOME of the 800 festival goers check out the range of wines on offer from Ohinemuri Wines. Cell damage Parents are being warned that thousands of Kiwi kids could be ruining their eyesight Time for Kihikihi to have a say by taking their cellphones to bed at night. Concerns about lack of co- ‘‘The streets and footpaths have Service groups are very active and our needs and services, we will be New Zealand’s largest ordinated representation for Kihi- received some attention and it would successful but need to be better left out of any consultation in any network of independent kihi will be discussed at a meeting in be good to find out if there is at least linked into what’s happening, the planning currently under considera- optometry practices, EYEPRO, the township tomorrow night. a footpath on one side of every street, need for support, and funding. tion. We will be lumped in with Te says texting in bed is the The meeting has been organised which is the policy of the Council Kihikihi can boast a national Awamutu and our identity lost.’’ equivalent, in terms of potential by Waipa District councillor Hazel and maybe there might be some centre for equestrian events and the Mr Gower has a strong alliance damage to eyesight, of the old Barnes and Te Awamutu Commun- explanation about why the village Domain is now recognised as world with Kihikihi and will be at the fashioned reading in the dark. ity Board member Marcus Gower to clock has been left to rust and not class for this sport. meeting to take note of the ‘‘Something like 20% of our help the village address issues. used.’’ Kihikihi is the centre of much of community’s concerns and to start children become shortsighted ‘‘Since Keep Kihikihi Beautiful On a positive note, the Safer the Waikato’s heritage and history on an action plan. went in to recess there has not been Community Trust has its headquar- and currently there is a group work- He will then be in a good position (myopic) and research has an identified group who keep an eye ters in the Community House with ing to restore the Old Police House, to make recommendations to the linked this to eye-strain, some on the village and surrounds,’’ they the Maori Women’s Welfare League forming a Heritage Trust and looking Board and on to Council. of it caused by looking at close say. and the two groups have been work- to promote the area. ‘‘We need as many of our com- objects,’’ says EYEPRO ‘‘Hence the main street is looking ing together for the community good. ‘‘We have so much to be proud of munity as possible to attend this spokesperson, Chris Clark. rather tatty and unkempt and does The Community Patrol is also run here in Kihikihi and, if we can meeting tomorrow night, including ‘‘The problem used to be not appear in any planning process out of the House and Kihikihi was become a co-ordinated group, we will the retailers and service clubs, reading under the bedclothes for an upgrade. the first to receive such a service be recognised just as Pirongia, because this is the only way to go with a torch. The equivalent ‘‘The village also misses out on The Trust has been given a con- Ohaupo, and all the other small forward — united. Please come and today is texting in bed,’’ he banners and Christmas decorations tract with Community Health to run villages in the Waikato are,’’ says have a say,’’ he says. says. to name a few of the activities that a health programme in which Kihi- Mrs Barnes. The meeting gets underway at could be done to enhance the main kihi leads the country with ‘‘If we do not make the most of this 7pm in Kihikihi’s Anglican Christ street. initiatives and success. The Kihikihi moment in time and speak up about Church Hall on Lyon Street. THIS WEEKS SPECIAL 2008 HONDA CBF250
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Stereo and keys from two vehicles parked in SATURDAY: 12.45am & 1.02pm ary, my father loaned the person who has it not know- Rewi Street. SUNDAY: 1.21am & 1.38pm school a diary that had ing where or who to return Theft of a tray of meat from Woolworths Supermarket reported. MONDAY: 1.57am & 2.16pm belonged to my great grand- it to. Offender described as a male Maori, dark short hair and facial hair, father Andrew Ross. I know it is a long shot, slim build aged in his late 20s and wearing a grey jersey and blue The diary covered the but it would be wonderful denim jeans and jandals. family’s trip to New Zea- to have the diary back Man complains of being assaulted with a weapon and injured with land from Canada in 1867 again. a weapon. and described his travels to If anyone can help, Tuesday, March 3: Be Prepared!!! the Bay of Islands and into please phone me collect on Arrests: Man for assaulting a female. Woman for breaching the the Waikato and King 09 294 8648 or write to me at liquor ban and warrant to appear in court. Country looking for a farm. 71 Gellert Rd, Karaka, RD1, Woman complains of being assaulted by a male. Arapuni Fishing He finally settled in Papakura. Youth complains of being assaulted after a party in Teasdale Street. Kihikihi. HUGH ROSS Theft of a freestyle bike from Te Awamutu Intermediate School reported. Competition Wednesday, March 4: Tyranny of the minority? Arrests: Man for driving while suspended. Vehicle impounded. March 21 & 22 Youth for burglary of Cambridge Road residence. Man for breaching Tickets available onsite at the liquor ban. Tariana Turia is calling the minority of people want. Intentional damage to window of Kihikihi Price Cutter reported. Bulmers Landing the decision of the Wanganui I may not always agree with Burglaries: Rutherford Street residence. Electric guitar and City Council not to change the majority but that is a amplifier stolen. Mangahoe Street residence. Laptop computer, DVD their name as a ‘‘tyranny of reality one must accept. We recorder and DVD stolen. the majority over a minor- can’t make everyone happy. Woman complains of man contravening protection order. Take a kid fi fishing shing ity’’. In a 2006 Wanganui refer- 13-year-old youth reported for driving her parent’s car with three While Maori certainly endum, 72% of those who young passengers. All youths were absent from school. Pirongia Fishing Club have claims to having been voted wanted the name to Thursday, March 5: victimised in the past, are remain as it was. Surpris- Arrests: Man for three burglaries, theft and receiving stolen April 3,4,5 we to bow to every whim and ingly, at a recent council property. Man for assaulting a female. wish of every minority fac- vote on the issue, there were Friday, March 6: Tickets available at tion? This is hardly a case of seven against the change Arrests: Man for assaulting a female. Woman for EBA. Salt Water Sports Maori being victimised. It is and five in favour. One can Theft of cash from McGarry Lane residence reported. simple democracy in action. only assume that the five Burglary of Ohaupo Road residence reported. Nothing stolen. It would appear to me that who voted for the change Saturday, March 7: Mrs Turia suffers from a had no interest in the demo- Two men arrested for possession of cannabis. ‘‘victim mentality’’. Every cratic process of Theft of cellphone from car parked at Pirongia Park Lodge reported. We’ve got ALL your tackle minority (we are all part of referendums or the will of Sunday, March 7: some minority) seems to the people of Wanganui. Arrests: man for EBA. Man for EBA and warrant to arrest. Car All your gear... here wield the ‘tyranny of the We don’t need ‘‘leader- impounded due to high level and four previous convictions. Woman majority’ stick whenever ship that doesn’t mind mak- for assault. decisions don’t go their way. ing the hard decisions’’ as Intentional damage to Greenough Crescent house and nearby car Democracy is simply the she puts it. We need leader- by party gatecrashers reported. will of the majority. If it isn’t ship that gives people Burglaries: Payless Plants. Cash stolen. Grey Street residence. based on this concept then options and leadership that Laptop computer, Plasma TV, hairdryer, hair straighteners, jewellery surely the opposite must is prepared to listen to what and 50cc mini-bike stolen. apply, the ‘tyranny of the the majority of those who Woman complains of being assaulted by her brother. minority’. Either we are voted for them want. 24 hour Victim Support is available in Te Awamutu 166 Cambridge Rd, ruled by what the majority STEVE BARON by phoning 027 4711529. of people want or by what Better Democracy NZ
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The return of Slip of the celebrated 20 years of live outdoor the past two years prevented the Tongue’s Shakespeare in the Park Shakespeare with their inter- event taking place, but now that it was welcomed with a good crowd pretation of ‘The Taming of the is back he will be working to on Sunday evening. Shrew’ directed by Mark Servian. ensure it will stay as an annual BEAMISH The show was organised by The play within a play event. Dean Taylor for Te Awamutu received a warm response from Police also reported a good GEMTIME JEWELLER Layby and Free Concert in the Park Trust the Te Awamutu crowd at response to the first Te Awamutu 25 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu fi nance available and sponsored by TrustPower. Memorial Park. Liquor Ban waiver in place for the Phone (07) 871 6797 This year Slip of the Tongue Mr Taylor says timing issues event. 6742680AA www.gemtime.co.nz 4 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009 Summer Hats HPV vaccine information ‘on site’
Young Waikato women and to speak to their parents and The three-course vaccine Greg Simmons. their families have access to on caregivers about the immunis- would normally cost $450. ‘‘In the long-term the pro- the spot medical advice about ation and to make an informed It will be routine to offer all gramme has the potential to the Human Papillomavirus decision. year eight girls (about 12 years save about 30 lives per year in (HPV) vaccine. ‘‘I hope that having this old) the vaccine from this year New Zealand.’’ Waikato District Health discreet and direct link to local onwards, while 13-18-year-old The vaccine for this pro- Board has an HPV section on its medical advice will also help girls can also receive the vac- gramme in New Zealand is website, where people can girls and their families to make cine in a catch-up programme Gardasil. Following clinical email medical officer of health, the right choices for them.’’ throughout this year. trials, licences are now in place Dr Felicity Dumble with any For those who cannot access Public health nurses are in more than 100 countries queries or comments about the the website visiting all participating throughout the world, includ- vaccine programme. www.waikatodhb.govt.nz for schools to give out programme ing Australia, USA, Canada and In addition to having a par- one-on-one advice, the Ministry information and consent forms. the UK. ticular interest in of Health also has a free help Girls aged under 16 will need The immunisation is a series immunisations, Dr Dumble is and advice line available: 0800 consent to receive the vaccine, of three injections in the upper 50% OFF also the mother of two daugh- IMMUNE (466863). while girls aged 16 and older are arm, usually over a six-month THE JEWELLERY ters; one of whom is eligible for As well as an advice link, the able to complete and return the period. BOUTIQUE the immunisation programme Waikato DHB website also forms themselves. As with all immunisations, Until the End 299 Alexandra St this year, which kicks off in provides some commentary Those who do not want to be, common reactions include pain TE AWAMUTU intermediate and secondary from Dr Dumble, a fact sheet, or are unable to be, immunised at the injection site, redness of March only Ph 871 1640 schools throughout the Wai- general information and other at school, can receive the free and swelling and sometimes a kato DHB region from 16 contacts for information about immunisation from their doc- raised temperature. Less com-
6742695AA March. the vaccine. tor, family planning clinic or monly, there are reports of ‘‘It is so important that we HPV is the virus which local health provider. dizziness or fainting. make all the information people causes 99% of cervical cancers, ‘‘This immunisation The beginning of the school- need about this vaccine readily and two strains of this virus provides our daughters with an based programme next month available to them, which is (types 16 and 18) cause seven opportunity to protect them- is an extension of the HPV magnetic thermals what we hope to do by adding out of 10 cervical cancers. From selves against the strains of immunisation programme, this communication channel to March 16, Waikato girls and Human Papillomavirus that which began in September 2008 our programme,’’ said Dr young women can receive causes most cervical cancer,’’ when all girls born in 1990 and Dumble. immunisation against these says Ministry of Health clinical 1991 could be immunised free, MagicSeal Secondary ‘‘All girls will be encouraged strains free of charge. lead for immunisations, Dr at their local health provider. Glazing has four main features that University enrolment directly benefi t the Barbie’s figure - dream or nightmare? homeowner. numbers well up Girls who aspire to be like ‘Barbie’ every second. But Mahuika House • Noise Reduction could be in danger of chasing an points to some of the lesser known facts Enrolment numbers at Waikato University • Heating & Cooling impossible and unhealthy dream. about Barbie (from an article published are up by 1000 on the same period last year — Sunday was New Zealand Children’s in ‘Eden News’): the end of O-Week and the first week of classes. Savings Day and International Women’s Day — The body of a Barbie doll is so out of Although final figures won’t be known for • Condensation and local Healing and Rape Crisis Collec- proportion to a natural woman, especi- some weeks, enrolment numbers for the start Reduction tive, Mahuika House used the occasion ally those tiny feet, that if she were real of A Semester (Orientation Week) show the • UV Reduction to promote the ‘Barbie unreal’ message. she would have to walk on all fours. university is 14% ahead of the equivalent week Born from the ideas of Ruth Handler, There are three billion women on last year. co-founder of Mattel Toys, Barbie was the plant who don’t look like Barbie, At the end of week one last year, 9301 first unveiled to the world at the New and only about eight who come even domestic and international students had York Toy fair in 1959 — 50 years ago close. enrolled at Waikato. At the same time this (Barbie ‘s 50th was celebrated yester- If Barbie was human, her head year, 10,348 students are enrolled, with another day). would be the same circumference as week of the enrolment process to go. The toy-world was unsure whether her waist. Within that, international enrolments are FREEPHONE Barbie would become popular with Barbie’s neck is twice as long as the up 13% — possibly due to the lower Kiwi dollar. 0800 10 44 66 consumers — these days three Barbie average human’s — it would be In 2008, a total of 12,014 people were enrolled dolls are sold somewhere in the world impossible for her to hold up her head. at the university. 6742689AA Now is the time to install a new wood fi re so you can be Metro Mega Rad Metro Inbuilt warm in your home this winter Plus 23.5 Kilowatts Check out the new • Burns all night long - GUARANTEED on LTD models • Genuine wetbacks - NOT BOOSTERS • Full range of accessories available • 23kw heat output range of WE PROVIDE A TOTAL PACKAGE INCLUDING: • 5kw water heating Hot Water Systems Fire, Flue Kit, Flue shield and hearth • Furnace bricklined plus installation for durability and extended heat output See the new 2009 range of Woodfires instore today
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Maungatautari volun- with the Department of The hihi are the fourth Island but declined due to teers and supporters Conservation whose great bird species to be loss of forest habitat, welcomed 59 nationally conservation work on the translocated to the moun- introduction of mam- endangered hihi island has provided a sur- tain. Since the restoration malian predators and (stitchbird) to the plus hihi population.’’ of Maungatautari began arrival of new avian dis- mountain’s pest free Earlier in the week in 2002 kiwi, a pair of eases. The last recorded southern enclosure on Maungatautari staff and critically endangered sighting on the mainland Saturday — the first hihi volunteers, and volun- takahe, and 10 nationally was in the Tararua on Maungatautari in well teers from the Supporters endangered kaka have Ranges in 1883. over a century. of Tiritiri Matangi, been released into the Genetic research has The birds were trans- Zoological Society of pest free enclosures. revealed hihi belong to a ported via helicopter London, Ark in the Park Later this month the new family of birds found from Tiritiri Matangi in and Massey University Maungatautari Trust only in New Zealand, like the Hauraki Gulf and captured the hihi on the team intend to travel to the wattle bird family of mark the first translo- island. The birds were Little Barrier Island to kokako and saddleback. cation of hihi to the Wai- then held in aviaries source a further 20 hihi It was previously kato region and the start waiting the results of dis- and approximately 60 thought they belonged to of a sustainable breeding ease screening before whiteheads. the honeyeater family population which will being transported to the Hihi were once found along with tui and bell- eventually see hihi prolif- mountain reserve. throughout the North bird. erate across the 3,400 Department of Con- hectares of pest free servation programme native forest. manager in Warkworth, Maungatautari Trust Liz Maire said she was chief executive Jim delighted with the trans- Mylchreest said that it location. was a special milestone ‘‘It’s wonderful to see for the restoration pro- the co-operation between ject. these two community con- ‘‘It is wonderful to see servation groups, which hihi back in the Waikato not only increases the and its all thanks to a population of hihi on the joint effort from World mainland but also gives Wide Fund for Nature, more members of the pub- who funded the translo- lic the opportunity to see cation, and the Sup- these birds in their porters of Tiritiri natural environment — 6744950AA Matangi group, along it’s a win-win situation.’’
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Te Awamutu Public Library and It’s also possible to check on just Both aircraft are Instrument Grant Bremner, chief pilot of the what books you have out and when Flight Rules (IFR) rated and are Air Ambulance updated members they are due back. very well-equipped with such tech- on its activities. The library is also linked to nology as GPS and Moving Map Through a power point pre- other websites such as the National displays to enable them to fly safely what’s the sentation, Mrs Gross outlined the Library, Parliament and many through bad weather conditions services provided at the library, others. If you want a book which is and accurately locate the accident question? mentioning especially such items not held in either of our libraries, if site. as the talking book service, the you supply as many details as Mr Bremner said that the num- newspaper section, (both in hard possible, it can be provided bers of call-outs to road accidents 6753960AA copy and on-line to any paper in the through interloan from other had decreased slightly over the world), internet access, photo- libraries. past two years. He attributes this to 2/213 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu copying and fax services. For new members or for those several factors such as more safety While there is always a wide who are new to the on-line system, features in new cars, including Ph 871 4111 range of magazines available, some there are explanatory pamphlets airbags and better roads in the titles may vary from time to time, on the new technology available at region. as those which are rarely issued the issue desk. He concluded by outlining the are replaced as the subscription Chief pilot, Grant Bremner’s funding for the service which costs expires. power point presentation provided $1.9 million a year to run. ACC The library holds a wide range members with a graphic and inter- provide 30%, sponsors another of DVDs and CDs and also jigsaw esting outline of the history and 30%, the Friends of the Ambulance puzzles, many of which are don- operations of one of our region’s Appeal 30% and the remaining 10% ated. most vital services, the Westpac comes from service and other club Over the past year the two Trust Air Ambulance. organisations. Waipa District libraries had a total Founded in 1987, the current He was heartened to see the of over 472, 000 issues and 224,000 service extends from bases in Ham- large number of Grey Power mem- visits, Special holiday reading pro- ilton, Taupo, Palmerston North bers who subscribed to the grammes for children attract a and Rotorua. ‘Friends’ Appeal. large number, so many in fact that From its Waikato Hospital base, As an innovation and thinking there is currently a waiting list! the Air Ambulance uses a Bell 222B about the many and varied life Mrs Gross then went on to Helicopter and, from Hamilton Air- experiences within such a body of explain the new on-line catalogue port, an MU2 turboprop fixed-wing elderly people, Grey Power’s and the services it provides. Put aircraft. March meeting will be another briefly, from any home computer, The helicopter has the advan- political forum. if you go to the website, tage of being able to land close to It will feature the Mayor, some (www.waipadc.govt.nz), and click any accident site such a roadway, councillors and senior Council on the ‘Library Catalogue’ button paddock or school playground. It is staff with a presentation of details you can check the availability of used for accident call-outs, trans- of the Council’s Annual Plan. any book in either the Cambridge fers to the Intensive Care and There will also be an opportunity or Te Awamutu Library, check out Newborn Units. for questions from the floor. the details of the book, in most For the latter two it can use a This is a public meeting and is cases, see a picture of its cover and mobile support unit and an incu- an opportunity for any ratepayers ask for it to be put on hold. bator. Depending on the nature of to put their questions and opinions You can also search the cata- the all-out, it can be crewed by a in front of our local decision- logue to see what non-fiction books doctor and a nurse or by a doctor makers. are available on any subject. and two paramedics. Grey Power invites all inter- You can log in through a per- Mr Bremner said that they can ested community members to be sonal number, (which is the your be in the air within 10 minutes of present, starting at 1:30 p.m. on Library Card’s bar code and your receiving a call. Tuesday, March in Waipa pin number — the last four digits of The MU2 is used for longer Workingmen’s Club. Help at hand with Citizens Advice Bureau
‘‘The shop won’t let me database of organisa- Locally the CAB oper- This week is Citizens return a shirt I bought. tions that can help you. ates from the United Advice Bureaux Aware- What do I do?’’ Free, personal service Arcade (ph 871 4111, 0800 ness Week. ‘‘I’m worried about my and support is provided, FOR CAB or email People are invited to friend, he’s really with information that cab:[email protected]). call in to the bureau for a depressed.’’ can help you make you The bureau has cup of tea and a chat ‘‘Where do I find opwn decisions. trained volunteers to (10am-3pm). information about bonds Advice is available on listen, who can help find A caravan will also be so that I can go flatting?’’ healthcare, employment, information you require. set up on Wednesday The Citizens Advice flatting, concerts, sports, The free confidential (parked at the end of the Bureau can help with all budgeting, bullying, service can certainly arcade) to further high- of these enquiries and alcohol drugs... and point you in the right light the work of the has an extensive more. direction. CAB. TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009 7 8 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009 9 10 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009 Precious Babies flying Waipa flag
This weekend Precious Massey University. Babies Waikato Society will be TrustPower community going head to head with the relations representative Teresa country’s best and brightest Partridge says the Precious voluntary groups and organisa- Babies Waikato Society has put tions at the TrustPower together a fantastic presenta- National Community Awards. tion. The 2008 TrustPower ‘‘The Waipa community National Community Awards should be really proud of what are being held in Palmerston the Precious Babies Society has North and Tararua District achieved. They will make won- from March 13-15. derful ambassadors for your Precious Babies Waikato community at the TrustPower Society is representing the Wai- National Community Awards,’’ pa District at the National says Mrs Partridge. Awards — an honour they won Attending the National after being named Supreme Awards from the Precious Winner at the TrustPower Wai- Babies Society will be Janet pa District Community Awards McComb and Raewyn last year. McDonnell, along with Waipa The TrustPower Waipa Dis- Mayor Alan Livingston and his trict Community Awards are wife Janet. run in conjunction with the The TrustPower National Waipa District Council. Supreme Award Winner will PELE LOLESI PHOTOGRAPHY — 870 1101 Joining the Precious Babies take home $2,500, a framed THIRD born for Jennifer and Christopher Turner is Caitlyn Society at the National Awards certificate and a trophy as well Anne. A sister for Anna and Benjamin, she weighed 3115g at will be representatives from 23 as a prize package valued at birth at Waikato Women’s Hospital. other voluntary groups or $1,500 from Foresee Communi- organisations from around the cations, specialists in sponsor- country that were named ship and fundraising resources, Supreme Winner at their training and advice. The Run- PlunketLine now 24/7 regional TrustPower Commun- ner Up will receive $1,500 and a ity Awards. framed certificate. PlunketLine will now be a freephone service offering At the Nationals, the Pre- Meanwhile, nominations for fully funded by government to information and advice to fam- cious Babies Society will give the 2009 TrustPower Waipa Dis- run 24 hours a day, seven days a ilies with children under five. an eight minute presentation trict Community Awards week. Caregivers call for advice on all on what the group has achieved opened yesterday. Previously it has been aspects of parenting. and why they deserve the title The Awards are open to all funded by Plunket for a 17-hour- All PlunketLine nurses are of TrustPower National Com- voluntary groups and organisa- a-day service through sponsors registered nurses with exper- munity Award Winner. tions working for the benefit of and fundraising efforts. It uses tise and specialist postgraduate The Precious Babies Society the region. state-of-the-art call centre tech- qualifications in child health. will be judged on that presenta- Anyone can nominate a nology with nurses answering Mother of two, Paula Dol- tion, along with a 1,000 word group for the awards and all around 72,000 calls a year. man says she has found summary of the organisation. voluntary groups and not-for- ‘‘It’s exciting that the service PlunketLine an absolute life- The presentations will take profit organisations are eligible is now 24/7 and we can provide saver with both children. place on Saturday at to be nominated. even more support and advice ‘‘It’s really scary when you Travelodge Palmerston North, The Supreme Winner of the for families and wha¯nau,’’ said have no idea how to stop your with the Winner and Runner- 2009 TrustPower Waipa District Carol Becker, Plunket’s New baby crying or you’re not sure Up being announced at an Community Awards will go to Zealand president. what’s going on. It is so reassur- Awards dinner that evening the TrustPower National Com- PlunketLine (0800 933 922) is ing to call PlunketLine.’’ being held at Wharerata, munity Awards in March 2010. 6743457AA FANTASTIC BUYING 06 MITSUBISHI AT $16,990
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TC100309CT01,02,03,04 AUCKLAND driver Chris McCutcheon caught by Te Awamutu Courier photographer Colin Thorsen in a spectacular series of flips while leading the Waikato Midget Championship final at McDonald’s Kihikihi Speedway on Sunday. Local veteran Tony Fabish showed why he is a two-times national midget champion holding out Angus McLeod to claim second place. The King Country Superstock Title was won by Rotorua driver Kelvin Gray, with fellow Rotorua competitor Stan Hickey second. Local driver Kerry Remnant filled out the podium. Indoor bowling club recruiting new members
Te Awamutu Indoor Bowling sport which can provide a clear Te Awamutu is one of 767 clubs commencing next month. staged regularly by the club and Club is keen to recruit new mem- pathway for competitive people to throughout the country. Some prospective members may other neighbouring clubs through- bers of all ages and ability. represent their district, island and The club’s official opening night be considering joining the club out the season. A special night has been country. is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, purely for the social aspect of Newcomers will be coached and arranged on Tuesday, March 17, If you are looking for a sport that 7.30pm start at Te Awamutu Bowl- indoor bowls, restricting their taught the rules of singles, pairs starting at 7.30pm, for any prospec- can be played socially or competi- ing Club, off Bank Street. involvement to the weekly roll-ups. and triples play. tive members wanting to try their tively — a game for any age where Students are most welcome. Those wanting to be a little more Anyone interested in joining the hand at the ‘family orientated’ males and females compete as Indoor bowls for ladies only will competitive will get the opportun- club can contact Gay Bastion 871 game. equals — indoor bowls could be the be held at 10.30am on the first and ity to enter in club championship 4464 (after 4pm) or Noelene Sanders Indoor bowls is a low impact sport for you. second Wednesday of the month, events and various tournaments 871 6732.
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BY COLIN THORSEN coaching from some of Neil Sorensen says the make a big impact on 1st New Zealand rugby’s top development camps were XV rugby,’’ says Hotham. Te Awamutu’s Fraser resource coaches, includ- integral to the organisa- He is younger brother Armstrong is one of four ing All Black backs coach tion’s wider high per- of back-rower Jono Arm- Waikato players among Wayne Smith, scrum formance strategy. strong who played for New Zealand’s top 30 guru Mike Cron and Te ‘‘These players are HBHS 1st XV and now teenagers named to Awamutu’s Chris New Zealand rugby’s turns out for Te Awa- attend the Sir Brian Gibbes. Te Awamutu future. mutu Sports Seniors. Lochore Under 17 Primary School principal ‘‘Giving them access Fraser Armstrong is development camp. Gareth Duncan is the to some of our country’s one of four talented local The 30 players were NZU17 manager. His role most talented coaches rugby players to be selected following four is to co-ordinate the will ensure they gain the named in Hamilton BHS franchise development resource coaches and right skills both on and 1st XV to contest the and selection camps ensure the smooth run- off the field to develop World Schools’ Tourna- involving 85 players from ning of the week-long their rugby careers.’’ ment in Fukuoka, Japan around the country. camp. Armstrong is a young next month. The April camp will The players will up-and-coming prop He is joined in the take place at the Sport develop their technical, rated highly by Hamilton team by Kirtis and Rugby Institute in tactical, physical, Boys’ High School 1st XV McNaughten (Te Awa- Palmerston North from nutritional, mental and coach Nigel Hotham and mutu) and Nathan 15-19 April. Throughout leadership skills. the national coaches. George and Hugh Blake the five-day camp players NZRU general mana- ‘‘At 1.93 m and 116 kg, (Pirongia). will receive specialist ger professional rugby, he has the credentials to McNaughten is a TC100309SP11 FRASER ARMSTRONG propping the Hamilton BHS scrum on their Australian tour in 2008.
powerful player for his Rugby Union in January, size, who impressed it was decided to offer coach Hotham in the fit- Hamilton Boys an oppor- ness tests held in Decem- tunity to represent New ber. Zealand as well. He is a quick, darting With a number of halfback who has worked players returning from hard on developing his last year’s champion pass. He is a player to team and a large watch this year, having contingent of last year’s already turned out for Te Super 8 champion 2nd XV Awamutu Sports senior pushing for positions, sevens team this season. coaches Hotham and Nathan George is Greg Kirkham are confi- rated as one of the best dent that the 26 player secondary school first touring squad will be fives in the country. competitive against the He will be in his third world’s best. season of 1st XV rugby The top schools from this year and has devel- all the major rugby oped an exceptional playing counties will be kicking game. He is also involved in the tourna- very strong on defence. ment including teams George was the from Australia, South starting first five in the Africa, England and HBHS 1st XV national France. Several top champion, Super 8 cham- Japanese secondary pion and Moascar Cup schools will also be winning team of 2008. involved. Blake is a big ‘‘Even with the Japan- improver, a very capable ese paying 50 per cent of openside flanker who the costs involved, it still hunts the ball well. He leaves the team with played for the Waikato $60,000 to raise in the next Under 16s in 2008 and the three months,’’ says 2nd XV for HBHS. Hotham. A late change of mind ‘‘It will be disappoint- has resulted in the Hamil- ing for the players and ton Boys’ High School 1st the team if some students XV rugby team being are unable to make trip invited to compete at the due to financial difficult- Sanix World Schools ies.’’ Tournament. Hotham says team There was disappoint- management are already ment for the team back in busy organising fund- September last year when raising activities, includ- it was revealed that, des- ing a Sports Auction and pite the national title working at the V8s but being shared after draw- are also hoping that the ing the final 6-6 with De school community and La Salle College, the ‘Old Boys’ will assist in invitation to compete at ensuring the best team the World Schools possible travels to Japan. Tournament would go to ‘‘The school would be the team that had scored pleased to hear from any- the first points in the one willing to financially game. assist an individual De la Salle received player or the team.’’ the invitation courtesy of It is the first time a an early penalty goal. Waikato secondary But after reconsider- school will be repre- ation by the Japanese sented at the tournament. Mossman 75 gross Rex Mossman blitzed the field by seven points with a haul of 48 stableford in the recent Devoy Signs sponsored scramble at Stewart Alexander 6749455AA Golf Club. The 17 handicapper shot 75 for a 58 net. His front nine 35 included two birdies and three pars. The Pepperell siblings, Bryce and Colin, were joint runners-up with 41 stableford, followed by Gary Grylls, Ken Heke 39, Ash Robertson 38 and George King 37. Mike Whitburn A/H 07 846 5554 Mobile 0274 824 614 Logan Hill was the standout player with 61 net in BENSON ROAD email: [email protected] the TKD Builders Ltd sponsored midweek tourna- ment. Murray Barclay A/H 07 872 1964 Mobile 0274 753 690 The 21 handicapper shot 82 off-the-stick, with TE AWAMUTU email: [email protected] halves of 40 and 42. Ben Peters A/H 07 823 5777 Mobile 0276 765 981 He nailed a birdie on the sixth, along with three Phone: 07 870 2411 email: [email protected] pars on the first nine holes, followed by three pars on the back nine. TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009 17 Te Awamutu Sports Rugby Club
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Lost and Found Sports Notices Public Notices Public Notices Wanted to Rent TRAILER tailgate, Otoro- CARAVAN to be sited in hanga/Raglan, reward. HORSE TREK Te Awamutu 6th - 15th Phone (021) 107-1498. 2009 April, need extra room FORMAL NOTICES for my parents to stay. Meetings IMPROVED, Phone Alan at the MUSTER/REGISTRATIONS BIGGER & BETTER CAMBRIDGE DOG museum, (027) 486-5080. Deaths In Memoriam OBEDIENCE CLUB HARRIS - William Noel FRASER - Coral. March TE AWAMUTU for all junior grades To Let (Bill). (Regt No. 7, 2007. In loving 4.30pm, Thursday, March 12 Saturday, March 21 ANNUAL GENERAL DARTS ASSN CARAVANS and cabins 11062622; 8th Army). memory of Coral Kihikihi Clubrooms Reg: 9.30am MEETING Passed away March 7, Fraser, who left us two ANNUAL GENERAL for rent, from $45 p/wk. 2009 at Matariki years ago on this day. MEETING New players to the club please bring a Trek: 10.00am 7.00pm March 17, 2009 Phone (027) 499-8733. Hospital, Te Beloved wife of 7.00pm, Tuesday, copy of your birth certifi cate. “ON THE SPIT” At the clubrooms Awamutu, aged 92 Archie, mother to March 24, 2009 6753806AA Cnr Taylor & Swayne Road, A1 SELF years. Dearly loved Jann, Karen, Paul and Waipa Workingmens DINNER Cambridge STORAGE husband of the late Mark and doting 6753653AA Club Phone Alison Enquiries to: Dora, much loved grandmother to many Tarah: 870-3060 New facility, many sizes, father of Noel and Jill, grandchildren. Her Contact Kathy (07) 873-7677 871-5322 6753663AA or (021) 495-620 good rates, security and
Bill and the late Sue. smile will be missed 6437263AA Dearly loved Ga Ga of on this day and Advert sponsored by seven day access. Micheal, Kim, Melissa forever. Te Awamutu Saddlery Phone 871-6164 and Mark, much loved BADMINTON or (027) 478-3085 Great Ga Ga of Engagements TE AWAMUTU JUNIOR FOOTBALL Damian, Brayden, TURNER - Christopher CLUB Rohan, Jackson, and Jennifer are proud Opening Night - Player registration 2009 season TE AWAMUTU Isabel, Taylor, Public Notices to announce they have March 11 Friday, March 13, 4.00 - 6.00 pm SELF STORAGE Antonio and a daughter a sister for Maddison. A funeral ANNUAL GENERAL Saturday, March 14 10.00 - 12.00 noon TE AWAMUTU SPORTS From $17 p/w Anna and Benjamin. MEETING service for Bill will be Caitlyn Anne was at the stadium, 24hr access held at Alexandra born at Waikato March 18 Armstrong Avenue, Te Awamutu JUNIOR RUGBY House Chapel, 570 Camera Surveillance
Hospital on the March Starts 7.30pm (late registration fee will be charged) 6135805AA Alexandra Street, Te 1st, 2009, weighing PH: (07) 856-7584 Awamutu on Members, please Any enquiries Registration/Weigh in evenings 3115gms (6lb 14ozs) or (027) 608-1749 Wednesday, March 11 Many thanks to our bring a plate. Phone Sheryll Whitt - 871-5085 Te Awamutu Sports Clubrooms at 1.30 pm followed by wwwteawamutuafc.co.nz mid-wife Isabella Everyone welcome. 6752957AA Wednesday, March 11 interment in the Watson and staff at Soldiers Lawn at the Any enquiries, Wednesday, March 18 Public Notices Matariki and Waikato phone Tania Rose All 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm Te Awamutu Hospital. Cemetery, Te on 871-6979 All grades 6th - 13th $40.00 per player Awamutu. All WHITE - Campbell. TE RAHU communications to Terry and Cathy are (shorts/socks included) BOWLING CLUB the Harris Family, c/- delighted to announce All grades to wear boots in 2009 P.O. Box 137, Te the engagement of Age Identifi cation Required/Birth Certifi cate Opening Night Awamutu please. Te their son Brook to Te Rahu Hall Awamutu Funeral Stephanie, daughter of Player subs must be paid at Registration, thank you Thursday, Services FDANZ. Bob and Jenny TE AWAMUTU Secretary: Pip Annan March 19, 2009 MAUNDER - Mervyn Campbell of Hamilton. at 7.30 pm 6754049AA 871-2980 or (021) 294-0617 Steere. On Saturday, With love and best LIGHT HORSE Members a March 7, 2009. Aged 76 wishes from their plate please at Waikato Hospital, families. TREKING CLUB after a short illness. New Members Loved father and ANNUAL GENERAL Welcome father-in-law of MEETING Public Notices Public Notices Michael Maunder, Kathy and Chris Wednesday March 25 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Bennett and Lisa and Anglican Church Hall, Section 64(4) Sections 9(4), 16(2), Graeme Berge. Kihikihi Sale of Liquor Act Grandfather of 18(3), 31(3), 39(2), 1989 Damian, Ken, Megan, 7.30 pm Look what 41(3), 55(3), 62(2), Rhys and Jade and All Welcome Te Awamutu Marist Great Grandad of 64(3), and 76(4). Dylan and Legion. A 6752972AA we have! Incorporated, of Sale of Liquor Act funeral service for 136 Park Road, Te 1989 Mervyn will be held at Awamutu, has made Alexandra House application to Waipa WB & BJ Rogers Chapel, 570 Alexandra Ltd, of 4370 State Street, Te Awamutu District Licensing on Thursday, March MY FAIR LADY Agency at Te Awam- Highway 31, Oparau, 12, at 11.00 am followed utu for the grant (or has made application by interment at the Te Sunday, April 5, 2009 renewal) of a Liquor to Waipa District Li- Awamutu Lawn censing Agency at Cemetery, Te BREAST FEEDING Licence in respect of Awamutu. All com- You have to see this! Only a handful left! premises situated at Otorohanga for the munications to the or PLANNING TO? 136 Park Road, Te renewal of an Off Maunder Family, c/- Licence in respect P.O. Box 137, Te Informative and friendly Awamutu, and known Awamutu please. Te meetings for all pregnant STOMP as Te Awamutu Marist of premises situated Awamutu Funeral or breastfeeding Incorporated. at 4370 State High- Services FDANZ. way 31, Oparau and mother and babies. The general nature SHELTON - Laura. Sunday, May 24, 2009 known as Oparau Passed away March 2. Morning tea provided. of the business to be This global phenomenon returns to Auckland, taking the conducted under the li- Roadhouse. Granny you will Every second always be loved and cence is Sporting Club. The general nature of never forgotten. I am Wednesday clutter and junk at everyday life, Stomp fi nds beauty The days on which and the business to be con- going to miss you so 10.00am - 11.45am. and music in the mundane, from boots and bins and the hours during which ducted under the li- much. Miss my little This month, April 11 plumbers plungers and so much more. liquor is intended to be cence is General Store. Queen wave each day. sold under the licence The days on which Love you Dianne. xx at St Andrews’ Noisy but fantastic! Matinee show in Auckland. Presbyterian Church, are: Monday to Sun- and the hours during Personal Kindergarten Rooms. day, 9.00 am - 10.00 which liquor is intend- pm. ed to be sold under the MYSTIC Readings. For more info contact: 6754727AA DISNEY ON ICE The application may licence are: Monday 870-4409. (07) 827-8954 PHONE James Parlane, Debbie be inspected during to Sunday, 6.00 am - Solicitor, 870-4991. La Leche League Sunday, May 30, 2009 ordinary work hours 11.00 pm. at the offi ce of the The application may READINGS Waipa District Coun- be inspected during or- AND sittings by interna- Details still coming. cil, District Licensing dinary work hours at tional Psychic and OPERATION Agency, Bank Street, the offi ce of the Otoro- Medium, appointment. Te Awamutu. Phone (021) 158-3325. hanga District Coun- COVER UP LA CIRQUE SOLEIL Any person who is en- cil, District Licensing Personal needs more titled to object and who Agency, 17 Maniapoto Sunday, July 12, 2009 wishes to object to the Street, Otoroganga. voluntary knitters grant of application Any person who is en- and crocheters may, not later than titled to object and who
Back in Auckland, this show is super fantastic. 6753642AA 10 working days after wishes to object to the and more wool. Seeing is believing! the date of the fi rst grant of application A huge thanks to publication of notice may, not later than 10 BOOK NOW for these GREAT SHOWS! of the application in a working days after the all who have newspaper in accord- date of the fi rst pub- generously Payment on booking please. ance with the Act, fi le a lication of this notice, notice in writing of the fi le a notice in writing donated their objection with the Sec- of the objection with: time and wool. retary of the District the Secretary of the Phone (07) 871-6373 Licensing Agency at Otorohanga District Fax (07) 871-4243 Waipa District Coun- Licensing Agency, P.O. cil, Private Bag 2402, Box 11, Otorohanga. Mobile (027) 951-786 Te Awamutu 3840. This is the fi rst publi- This is the second pub- cation of this notice. Email [email protected] lication of this notice.
6356049AA 6741182AA 6754097AA Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, March 10, 2009 21 To Let For Sale Under $50 Computer Services Gardening & Property & Home Property & Home Employment Employment FOUR bedroom house, RADIO cassette CD Landscaping Maintenance Maintenance Vacancies Vacancies carport, heatpump, Kihi- player, speakers, good PC PROBLEMS? NO fix, no fee, local IT WATERBLASTING - AN immediate start, cus- kihi, no dogs, $250 p/wk. condition, $45. Phone TREE CARE Phone Ultra Clean tomer services/phone Phone (027) 496-2314. 871-5522 professional available for CLARKE’S on site repairs, upgrades GROUNDZONE Tree 871-6662 today! workers at home, up to LARGE four bedroom Care. Tree work by quali- WINDOWS cleaned by the CARPET $500-$3000 part time/full house to rent, $300.00, and trouble shooting, PC Pets and laptop sales, no call fied and experienced experts. Phone Ultra time. Phone (08) 327-6157. Pets allowed. Phone Jan aborists. Professional CLEANING 3/4 Labrador - 1/4 out fees for help, Phone Clean 871-6662. 870-6317 or (027) 408-7550. and friendly service from For your carpet and unknown pups, $50 each. Matt (027) 515-6996 or LOVELY three bedroom a Waipa company. Phone upholstery cleaning. Te Awamutu Phone or text (027) 870-3038. home, newly renovated, Nathan Hughes 823-8183 447-6679. Phone Keith, Sports Club plenty of storage, $300 or (027) 266-8811 Fitness & Beauty Exterior Cleaning, Moss, mobile p/week, Racecourse FOX terrier pups - pure (027) 280-0790 CASUAL BAR STAFF Road. Phone (021) BIG T, Aerobic classes, Hire Services Mould and Algae, Houses, bred female, docked, or 871-4930 REQUIRED 206-9100. $400. Phone (07) 873-8658. three days per week, 6.30 Roofs, Driveways, Cobbles We aim to please MODERN, well located to 7.30pm. $1 gold coin. TRUCK etc, also External Fly and CLEANER Experience preferred three bedroom house, Phone 870-6023. All wel- SIX wheeler tip truck for Spider Repellent. $300 p/wk. Phone (027) Grazing come. wanted for but not required hire, experienced driver/ Ask about our worry free Trade Services 439-8993. AVAILABLE - excellent operator. Phone (07) Te Awamutu College as full training will NEW executive style Gardening & ‘keep it clean’ space for dairy heifers 827-1849 or (027) 473-0001. 2.25 hours daily be given. house, four bedrooms, from now to April 2010, Landscaping all year round programme. AOTEAROA en-suit, double garage, super growth targets Kids Birthday For your Free quote DEMOLITION, 22 Cam- Phone Mike Bell Phone Cathryn $410 p/wk. Phone (027) guaranteed, option for bridge Road. (Caretaker) on 589-6416. Phone 871-3910 or call price linked to Fonterra TOTAL TREE CARE BRIAN Krippner build- 871-5669 or PORTABLE sleepout, 3.6 x 2009 final pay-out for (0800) GO SOFTWASH in to the club for • Free Quotes PARTIES!! ing, Adv trade qualified, (021) 276-1349
2.4 metres, relocatable, 6745601AA whole season to April (0800) 467-638 alterations and details. new, suitable for outside 2010, managed by full • Felling Relax and let me 6753678AA
6150926AA-08-04-22 Fax : (07) 848-1702 additions, maintenance, office or bedroom, $80 time specialists • Pruning do the work... expol/pink batts, no job p/wk. Phone 870-4991. a/h Tui : 871- 7205 reporting progress to • Removal to small. Phone (027) THREE (Hassle Free) offi [email protected] bedroom house, you. Go to 255-5753 or 870-6462. $290 p/week, references www.nzgrazing.co.nz or • Stump Grinding www.softwash.co.nz • Hedge Cutting required, no dogs. Phone phone (0800) 108-494. I organise and run the All Exterior Cleaning CAR PROBLEMS (07) 872-2550. Call Dennis Clements EXCELLENT grazing event to make that HOW convenient is this? THREE bedroom house, TOTAL TREE CARE Johnny Nelson fully fenced, at end of available, long term for Special Birthday happen. Tyre and Tune Centre
6149964AA Phone 871-5221 quiet cul-de-sac, close to dairy heifers, experi- Invitations WASHBRIGHT tyres, WOF, servicing, all BAR STAFF WANTED schools, gas heating, enced grazier, good con- Te Awamutu Owned mechanical work under tour and water, ecezma Nibbles & Treats MOSS, ALGAE, one roof, 21 Bond Road. Do you have a bar managers certificate or dish-washer, HRV, suit and Operated are you interested in getting one? small family or couple, free and summer safe. Games & Entertainment LICHEN TREATMENT Phone 871-3267. Phone Rod or Leann (07) Would you like to work part time in a $285 p/wk, references Music & Themes required. Phone Carl 877-8543. Low Pressure DIGGER 7 TON happy friendly atmosphere? 871-3779. Financial Got it All Covered!!! Colorsteel $70p/h - Bobcat - 6x4 Gaming and TAB experience preferred but GRAZING available in THREE bedroom house, Karapiro area, excellent Call me and see Roof spray, Tiles and tipper - Auger. Phone not essential as training will be given. fully fenced, refs Craig (07) 823-6427 or pastures, short or MORTGAGE how I can help. Decromastic For further details contact: required, no dogs, suit medium term contracts. (027) 283-9911. professional couple or BROKER Leilani Van Rooyen Rotary clean, pavers, Dianne - 871-6100 Top quality standing driveways and footpaths family, $275 p/wk. Phone silage available Karapiro Member of: Phone 870-1142 (021) 042-6950. Commercial buildings area, approx 4ha. Phone 81 Kacey Avenue, PAINTERS ROOFER NEEDED FOR THREE bedroom house, (021) 516-973. NZMBA pets allowed $260 p/wk, Te Awamutu Phone (027) 476-3347 AVAILABLE WAIPA/KING COUNTRY AREA available now. Phone SILAGE for sale, maize Phone Christine 871-3176 [email protected] or 871-7389 CALL NOW (027) 589-6416. and bailage, 18c p/kg and 6750024AA Responsibilities include: 6150908AA-08-04-22 for a prompt, $75+gst, may trade for (021) 545-302 THREE bedroom, newly no obligation, • Measuring and cutting roofi ng materials to redecorated house, dairy cattle. Phone RED BINS LTD CARPET free quote. size double garage, close to 872-3545. Tuition schools, available Wheelie Bins CLEANING Dave Rowe Painter • Laying and erecting roof and cladding, fascia immediately, $300 p/wk. Cars for Sale COMPUTER Lessons, if 120 Ltr & 240 Ltr & Decorator and some spouting Phone after 5pm, (027) you are interested in IICRC Approved (07) 873-1777 • Overseeing training of roofi ng apprentice 327-9169. NISSAN Primera 1993, learning how to use your Weekly & Fortnightly or (027) 290-8776. TOWN house to rent, excellent condition, computer for more than Must: $4500, new WOF. Phone modern, nice and cosy just a game machine we Phone Murray Bain • Have 5 years + experience in long-run metal three bedrooms, double 871-6101. can help you , we are at 871-8996 garage, $280 p/wk, avail- shop 2/115 Hazelmere 6619312AA BOBCAT roofing able now. Phone (021) Vehicles Wanted Cres, for any inquires, • Be reliable you can either call in or Property & Home Owner 518-068. • Be able to work unsupervised 6745900AA TWO bedroom flat with Phone Jenny or Mark perato Maintenance 6151516AA-08-04-17 ULTRA CLEAN O r carport, completely A1 Service (021) 039-8845. Please send your CV to: Phone 871-6662 Trevor refurbished, $210 p/wk, Wanted - Any Angle Roofing bond and refs required. Livestock and HOME or (027) 498-4465 Peters PO Box 670 Phone (027) 483-9890 or DEAD CARS Poultry Te Awamutu 871-4628 a/hrs. REPAIRS & 027 515 6519 CELL counts rising? Try TWO Best Dollars or bedroom home, off Apple Cider Vinegar, MAINTENANCE 07 871 1971 6151460AA-08-04-17 Phone Shaun on (021) 0244-1697 Clark Court, heat pump, double strength with gar- Anything considered carport, garden shed, Rosetown Bobcat Ltd lic. $462.00 plus GST, 200 Phone Handy Andy $220 p/wk. Phone (07) litres delivered. Brian 871-3319 843-7107 or (021) 225-9620. (07) 889-0528, (027) (027) 216-8688 Firewood Get that car outa 438-9822. DRAINAGE ECZEMA? Try Seaweed. Stock Auctions No job too big Same clients buy this off FIREWOOD there or too small - 3 3 me year after year. 5m - $160, 10m - $290 WE DO IT ALL! delivered. Phone (07) Phone 870-2200 Details and references 873-9190 evenings, mobile sent. Brian (07) 889-0528, Te Awamutu or (027) 438-9822. Phone 870-6244 or (021) 617-349. Colin (027) 498-9022 (0800) CAR DUMP FREE Sample, Rebbecca For Sale 6136317AA from James and Son Stock-feeds, will be at TE AWAMUTU WEEKLY SALE CLEARENCE The Veterinary Centre, Thursday, March 12 - 11.00 am SALE, 30 Bond Road, Te Awamutu, on Friday HANDY Monster stock clearence, 13th March, between Location: Te Awamutu Sale Yards, kidss clothing, new born 11.30 - 2.00. Come in, to Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu MAN to 14 years, nothing over get your free sample of $10, Thursday 12, Satur- chocolate calf pellets. Sale Comprising: Affordable rates day 14, and Sunday 15 11.00 am Prime & Boners Phone 871-4072 March. ELDERS LIVESTOCK 10 Fat Cattle or (021) 214-1876 For Sale Under $50 WANTED 80 Boners BMX, good tyres, 20" Empty recorded Store Cattle wheels, good condition and unrecorded 20 Potter Bulls $40.00 Phone 871-7706. 18 mth Freisan 10 Ylg Jsy Bulls MEATEATER HIGHCHAIR, Richmond & Ayrshire Heifers. 102yrstr&hfrs HOMEKILLS LTD Brand, very good Also empty recorded conition $45.00. Phone and unrecorded 30 ylg beef x strs & hfrs Killing and (027) 485-9043. Freisan cows. 30 wnr beef x strs & hfrs processing JIG saws, good selection, Phone 12.00 noon Sheep & Calves Phone 871-9995 $5.00 and $2.00 Phone Childcare Warren Charleston 10 Four day calves 870-1978. BABYSITTER wanted, (027) 496-3007 PRINTER, Hewlett 20 Prime Lambs early mornings, five days (07) 872-4545 A/hrs 30 Store Lambs Packard, Deskjet 840, top a week, from 6am. Call condition, $20. Phone 871-5891. 871-4343. All enquiries to: PLUMBING PADDOCK COWS Chris Ryan 871-3313 or (027) 243-1078 To Let Sam Earl 871-3316 or (027) 243-2376 AFFORDABLE RATES High B W Empties Peter Cain 871-3580 or (027) 493-3808 Immediate pick up Phone Colin Andy Transom 870-6059 or (027) 596-5142 (027) 498-9022 Phone Owen Watson or 870-6244 anytime (07) 873-6222 Livestock and Livestock and (021) 874-570 Poultry Poultry TO LET Trade Services Excellent two bedroom unit, Walk to town - BONER COWS WANTED SECTION WORKZ $235. p/week. ALL SECTION MAINTENANCE Nice tidy three bedroom home. Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment Kihikihi - • Tree • Spray • Fencing • Hedges $220. p/week. Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule • Rubbish removal Also empty heifers and potter bulls Contact Murray Wallis • Small Bobcat and tipper 871-7726 or (027) 438-0126 Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 Phone 870-1414 B.S.F.N. MREINZ Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (027) 492-5080 or (027) 251-1414 6415163AA 22 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, March 10, 2009 Employment Vacancies Employment Vacancies Bruce Watson Optometrist CAREGIVER REQUIRED would like to thank all those who applied GREAT OPPORTUNITY for the position of Optical Assistant. Wanted! Our mature female (23 year old) This position has now been fi lled. client is seeking a dynamic experienced female carer to join her team. Do you enjoy life, and love working in a Mountain Man, Ma to entertain
supportive team environment? 6753670AA Are you motivated, respectful, enthusiastic, Pirongia’s ‘Moun- well presented, a non smoker and artistic? tain Man’ Keith Then you are the person that Pendergrast and Jan we are looking for! Employment Employment Wanted ‘Ma’ Mellsop will be You need to be flexible in your work hours, Vacancies ENDINEERING job guest artists at the Te and hold a current Drivers License. wanted, sheet metal type, Awamutu Country If you fit these criteria then give us a call and 19 year old male, Phone Variety Club this ask about working as a caregiver with one of LOOKING Luke on 870-1111. weekend. New Zealand’s leading caregiving Agencies. for work but having no The duo are known luck? FENCING as ‘Beauty and the Call Jan for further information on this I can help with FARM - Residential - Life- Beast’ with the Moun- exciting opportunity on 0800 621-222 • Numerous style, for all your fencing tain Man claiming he ext 323 during normal business hours. employer contacts requirements, experi- is the ‘Beauty’. • Learners licence ence and quality guaran- Pendergrast is a • CV’s teed. Phone (07) 827-1849 full time musician on or mobile (027) 473-0001. CAREGIVING VACANCIES • NZQA credits the Waipa Delta All at no cost to you. FOR all your pruning and (cruising the Waikato Two caregivers wanted in the Te Awamutu garden maintenance, River), a songwriter, area, for a male tetraplegic in a full-time If you are 16 to 18 ring Wayne Hewitt on recording artist and a and part-time capacity. phone Fiona on (021) 379-892. (07) 827-3754 or text regular entertainer at Experience is preferred although name and number to PLASTERER wanting the Pirongia Craft full training will be given. (027) 294-8556. work, free quotes, good Day. The full-time shifts are worked in a 24 hour rates. Phone 871-8472 or He is also in block, and the part-time ones are sleepovers. HELP! (027) 759-1116. demand at Christmas We require someone who is flexible and can time, delivering gifts WE need even more wool to children (often from fill in when and if there is a need. for our brilliant knitters helping with Operation the air or the side of a For further information Cover Up, if you have stockcar) or working phone Maryanne Andrews some spare, please drop it with storyteller Mike on (027) 257-7439 at the Te Awamutu Cour- Joyce as the ‘Claus McIsaac Caregiving Agency. ier office, 336 Alexandra Brothers’. Street. Need help? Mellsop is a singer- Employment Vacancies Phone: (07) 871-3176 songwriter and 6504477AA recording artist who has also fronted a Career Training band in the King Country, working in www.people4success.co.nz many of the clubs and FREE bars on the local cir- Licenses for cuit. Is your new job listed here? The Te Awamutu Youth 16 - 17 Country Variety Club Admin Assistant Tamahere Part time Enrol in our FREE kicks off at 1pm on Liner Installer Hamilton Role with a future full time pre-trades Sunday in the Method- 2IC Ohaupo 520 cows training course and ist Church Hall. get your learners, Admin/Reception Te Awamutu Temporary restricted and full car Herd Manager Near Hamilton 900 cows license for FREE Administrator Te Awamutu Maternity cover - great team while you learn! Experience the For further information please see our website or trades of building, plumbing, electrical phone the offi ce on 870-5402 to organise an interview. and mechanics. Gain all the skills you will need to choose the right 303 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu career and get a job. If you have left or 6752974AA are leaving school, phone ATC TRAINME Farm Employment Te Awamutu to ensure your place. Phone (0800) TRAINME (0800) 872-466 Criteria apply
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Cinema Scene Confessions of a Shopaholic www.myspace.com/eqwanox www.teawamutu.co.nz/courier In the glamorous (complete fiasco), then company. world of New York City, she tries making more As her dreams are Rebecca Bloomwood money (another fiasco). finally coming true, she (Isla Fisher) is a fun- She dreams of work- goes to ever more hilari- Win the Ultimate Who CD loving girl who is really ing for her favourite ous and extreme efforts good at shopping — a fashion magazine, but to keep her past ruining little too good, perhaps. can’t quite get her foot in her future. Celebrate The Who acts in the business. She has a shopping the door — until, ironic- Based in the books playing live at Originals Roger addiction and her crap ally, she snags a job as Confessions of a Auckland’s North Daltrey, Pete Townshend, job doesn’t pay enough. an advice columnist for Shopaholic and Harbour Stadium on Sat- are joined by Pete’s Her bills are piling up, a financial magazine Shopaholic Takes urday, March 21 with younger brother Simon so she tries cutting back published by the same Manhattan by Sophie guests Counting Crows Townshend (guitars), Kinsella. by winning a copy of the Ringo’s boy Zak Starkey double CD The Who — (drums), Pino Palladino The Ultimate Collection. (bass) and John ‘Rabbit’ Weekly for The Who make a wel- Bundrick (keys) for what come return to Kiwi will truly be a night to Women shores after an absence of remember. 40 years. Californian rockers Ladies of Te Awamutu Last seen here in 1968, Counting Crows caught their impressive list of the worlds attention with hits includes such greats their debut release Thursday, March 12 as Substitute, I’m A Boy, August And Everything 9.45am Happy Jack, I Can See For After and from that and Miles, Pinball Wizard, subsequent releases have BEV PARLANE Summertime Blues, See consistently delivered a Alphra Lavender Me Feel Me, Won’t Get host of top singles such as Fooled Again, Who Are Mr. Jones, Round Here, Underworld: Rise You, You Better You Bet and there’s great new songs Rain King, Big Yellow Taxi, She Don’t Want Nobody VENUE: Te Awamutu such as Real Good Looking Boy and Old Red Wine —a Near, Accidentally In Love (from Shrek 2), through to Bible Chapel song for their old friend and bandmate John the current offerings of 1492 from the Saturday of the Lycans Entwistle who passed on in 2002. Nights, and You Can’t Count On Me PHONE: Jeannye All those and more are on Then from the Sunday Mornings The prequel story to rallies the werewolves 871 8667 and Now - 1964 - 2004. sections of the CD respectively. the Underworld films to rise up against But wait there’s more! Check Divided into a rocked-out first half traces the origins of the Viktor, the cruel vam- out The Ultimate Collection —a (Saturday Nights) and a mellow centuries-old blood pire king who has Come along double CD that contains all the second part (Sunday Mornings); feud between the enslaved them. we’d love to see you! above plus other great tracks such the album’s explicitly dual nature aristocratic vampires Lucian is joined by as Call Me Lightning, Baba makes for a dynamic mix, creating and their one-time his secret lover and A gold coin O’Reilly (popularly remembered in two impressively sustained moods slaves, the Lycans. Viktor’s daughter, donation is New Zealand as Teenage Waste- that can be easily interchanged. In the Dark Ages, a Sonja, in his battle appreciated to land, the original working title for This will be a show to die for. young Lycan named against the Vampire help cover costs the song), Let’s See Action, The Real The Who are back — be there! Lucian emerges as a army and his struggle Licensed CRECHE available
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