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BY DEAN TAYLOR

On the corner of Ohaupo and Ingram Roads beside Hamilton Airport is the his- toric Rukuhia Cheese Fac- tory — better known for decades as home to a huge collection of old Austins and knick knacks. For the past few years the site has been getting a clean-up and now has a new occupant who is keen to share his premises and his art with the public. NATURE is Te Awamutu-born a strong Darren Wise has set up a artistic workshop to create his inspiration. stainless steel art and a showroom to display the finished products. He has been renovating the old URU the property, which at one time whale is his was also a chicken factory, largest and this Saturday from piece. 6pm-8pm he is hosting a workshop studio opening. TC010916DT01 contacts that got him the old is his pride and joy, other The public are invited to STAINLESS sculptor Darren Wise works on a mere in his Rukuhia workshop and factory for a workshop and works also evoke nature, but attend and share the start of showroom. showroom. he is inspired by a number a new path for Mr Wise. Stainless steel is a diffi- of thoughts and ideas. He was raised in Te few skills as a plumber. mind’s eye and knew one impetus to move home, cult material to work with Mr Wise says he is Awamutu and is of Ma¯ori He started his own busi- day I would have to make closer to family, and make a and at times it can be attracted to the form and and European descent — a ness making stainless them,” he says. That day go of being an artist. unyielding and nature of Ma¯ori weaponry, son, father of two, brother items, but couldn’t get a came though a combination He had his first exhi- unforgiving. plus he is keen to develop a and uncle. He says his art is foothold in the market and of events. bition at ArtsPost in Hamil- “I worked as a range of men’s jewellery and inspired by the love and ended up with another Te His aunty died about the ton in 2014 and started to get panelbeater at one stage as accessories. support of his family and Awamutu old boy — work- same time the fires in noticed. well, so I know how to shape And he says having made his life experiences. ing for Les Roa at Longveld Queensland were big news. Since then he has sold metal,” he says. the decision to be an artist, Mr Wise started working Engineering in Frankton. Mr Wise could picture a pieces to corporates, such as “Sometimes you just he is hungry to succeed. in stainless steel in 1992, but For a number of years he sculpture, Eternal Flame, fonterra and the NZ Army, heave to beat the life out of His works have been it was a utilitarian career, was building dairies in New celebrating life, family and and overseas. it.” exhibited at a number of not an artistic pursuit. Zealand and Australia. fire. The result was his first A big shift in thinking In his pursuit to develop galleries since his first When he left school he He also started two new piece of stainless art — it for Mr Wise was putting his sculptures that touch the showing and the next big wanted to be a builder, and businesses — custom bikes took him months to develop own name out in the public lives of others, working with step is putting himself out his uncle gave him a start in and tourism — but a his techniques and three — his other businesses stainless has been a journey there at the Auckland the industry. passion for art was starting goes to make the piece he reflected the enterprise not of self discovery that he is Homeshow — that is after Then he got into the to occupy his thoughts. had envisioned. the man. now ready to share. having his official opening metal trade after learning a “I could see works in my It also gave him the Again it was close Uru — the whale tale — celebration on Saturday.

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BY CATHY ASPLIN Family Planning, WaQuY (Waikato Queer Youth), St John, Te Wa¯nanga o Aoteroa and Health 2000. How does smoking affect my longterm health? Te Awamutu College Health Committee, SADD Com- Which foods will best assist my development? mittee and House Leaders also manned stands, with Year Where can I get youth mentoring and counselling? 10 Sport Elite students organising many of the practical How do I carry out CPR? activities and challenges. These questions and many more were answered during One of those students, Haereakau Tihi, was providing the inaugural Te Awamutu College Health Expo last week. information about the effects of smoking cigarettes. Te Awamutu College Senior Health teachers Phillipa She used a model of the mouth to show what can Lunjevich, Temma Ross and Marielle Tonar organised the happen when you smoke, as well as giving out information expo for students with support from groups including packs and stickers. She says members of her whanau smoke and she wouldn’t like to see her schoolmates take it up. “Especially those involved in sports, it decreases your perform- ance.” Other Sport Elite students measured stand- ing jumps and long jumps, took exercise classes and showed informative videos. Ms Tonar says it was a very successful day. “Students also donated to a charity of their choice which was a nice way to give back.” In conjunction with the expo, two mental health workshops were run by Health and PE department staff. “The resource we used TC300816CA04 for these workshops was YEAR 10 Sport Elite student Mike King’s mental health Haereakau Tihi with a model of resource ‘Cool to Korero’ TC300816CA03 the mouth showing a tongue which was designed to fol- ST JOHN Paramedic Sharon Caddy helps Kaitlyn damaged from smoking. low his presentation he Gibson learn CPR during the health expo. gave our students in May. “Students said it was that a lot of learning took place and some students didn’t TC300816CA05 good to be able to talk in realise that people suffered in these ways.” SADD member Ingrid Ramsey groups about mental Ms Tonar says staff hope this will be the start of a lot (left) guides Alys Bleasel health, as this doesn’t more open conversation. through an obstacle course usually happen, it’s often “Mike King made the point very clear in his wearing goggles that mimic the just one-to-one discussions. presentations that people don’t talk about their struggles effects of alcohol on mobility. “They also mentioned and that we need to start talking.” 6 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, September 1, 2016

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Plans for an expansive new play- “This is the ground at Te Awamutu have been kind of project released for public comment. we will chip Waipa District Council has set away at over aside $395,00 to expand the current time but it’s playground in Pioneer Park and important the build a new play space by the community sees the big picture and feature and picnic facilities for Mangaohoi Stream. understands what sort of things we families. Community facilities manager have in mind for the space. “Consideration is also being Bruce Airey says the playground “While we have developed some given to building a bike skills park expansion and upgrade is part of the initial concepts alongside the Te in the future but there is more work wider Te Awamutu hub project Awamutu Community Board, we to be done before we can more which will be anchored by the new haven’t finalised the plans yet so definitive about that.” library and potentially a discovery we’re keen to hear what people Work is scheduled to begin on the centre. think.” playground in March or April next “In May much of the self-seeded Mr Airey says the priority area year. vegetation along the Mangahoi was likely to be the existing play Stream was removed to open up the space between the top terrace and ■ Council is seeking public comment by stream and Pioneer Walk and to Pioneer Walk. New playground September 20 via facebook.com/ prepare for the playground expan- equipment could include slides, waipadistrictcouncil or sion,” says Mr Airey. ladders, ropes, a play tower, water waipadc.govt.nz/haveyoursay September only special James 30881 TAC Parlane Seeks your vote Resene Resene Premium Testpots for Council Paint 10L 55-80ml

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he dairy sheep industry is sheep venture Antara Ag in South- gaining traction as a viable land and founder of Blue River Dairy Talternative to traditional land confirmed his company was poised uses, say rural property experts. to expand its sheep milking numbers As the ability to convert to next year. The company has grown dairying faces greater challenges on its genetic base to a point it could environmental and economic fronts, offer genetic stock to new farmers. the option of leaving the land as a He likened any supply arrange- milking sheep unit is coming into ment to a conventional dairy farmer focus for farmers in regions like supply agreement with a processor, Southland and central North Island. receiving monthly payments for Invercargill-based Bayleys rural milk supplied. consultant Hayden McCallum says “We have made a point of his patch of New Zealand’s rural ensuring our growth has been very landscape offers some significant much demand led, it’s not dissimilar opportunities for milking sheep, to what the dairy goat industry has given its well established sheep also experienced. sector and strong pastoral property “We have managed to go to base. number two in the world for recogni- It is already home to one of the tion in quality and it has taken us country’s largest dairy sheep oper- only 10 years to achieve it. Our best ators, Antara Ag which has an cheeses are renowned globally now, exclusive supply agreement with Sheep Dairy, a sheep dairy system production base of about 33,000 Sheep’s milk averages 18-19 per including our Blackmount cheddar Blueriver Nutrition HK, milking focused on high value products milking sheep. cent milk solids, compared to about as a gold medal winning cheese.” 15,000 East Friesian-Poll Dorset ewes rather than bulk dried powder “But it also appears to be an 12 per cent for cow’s milk. Returns He said the scale a new dairy on three Southland farms. It exports. industry whose time may have from the milk were typically about sheep farmer may want to operate manufactures infant formula from This group is milking 3000 ewes come. For many sheep farmers $2/litre, or $17/kgMS. on will depend very much upon their sheep’s milk for export to China, the on Wairakei Estate between Taupo seeking a potential succession plan, Nuffield Scholar Lucy Griffiths financial position, and how much first company in New Zealand to do and Rotorua. Their milk is processed sheep milking may provide a path- has identified some of the short-term equity they already had in their so. at Hamilton’s Innovation Park into way to helping boost farm returns issues facing the industry in its property that would enable them to Ultimately the company intends high value yoghurt, pro-biotics, ice for the next generation to buy into, efforts to expand. adapt the farm to dairy sheep. to take on farmer suppliers in what cream and protein products aimed at without necessarily converting the A key one was the need to avoid Bayleys New Zealand country may be a syndicated ownership the fitness market. entire farm.” the usual approach to marketing manager Simon Anderson said the structure. As rural catchments come under Globally the dairy sheep market bulk commodity type product and sheep milking industry offered an To the north the Central North stricter controls over farm nutrient is estimated to be worth US$8 billion focus on high value niche products exciting opportunity that many pas- Island is becoming something of a losses and management, the ability at the farm gate, a mere 2 per cent of in sectors like health, infant formula toral farmers would not have consid- hub for the emerging industry with to convert more land to dairying is the dairy cow milk market. and gourmet food. ered before. Waituhi Kuratau Trust milking 3000 being challenged. Dairy sheep with However growing markets of She also highlighted the need to “It has come almost from no- ewes near Turangi. their relatively low level of nutrient increasingly westernised Asian have a robust financial model to where in a very short space of time, Landcorp is also entering the losses offer an optional land use. consumers with lower lactose toler- show farmers the financial benefits and ticks all the boxes as a high industry this season in partnership However, McCallum cautions it ance were drawn to a product that of investing in the dairy sheep value, premium focused product with SLC Group. is still very early days for an was also more concentrated than sector. delivered from a system that is The companies formed Spring industry that is only coming from a cow’s milk. Keith Neylon, director of dairy environmentally very friendly.”

We require cropping land to lease Work with a company that offers: b A strong track record of improving the land we farm. b Competitive rental and prompt payment. b Reliability. b Terms to Suit.

Phone Lindy: 027 487 4925 or 07 872 0000 Where quality and service count 10 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, September 1, 2016

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Farms / Lifestyle & Residential Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Thursday, September 1, 2016 Te Awamutu Courier 11 IN BUSINESS CIRCLES WHAT’S HOT Passion for fashion attracts new owner BY CATHY ASPLIN another business (Cor- WHAT’S NOT Another chapter has onet Gowns) and been written in the combined the two busi- proud history of long- nesses in a new store. standing local business, Alverna Millinery HOT Alverna. and Coronet Gowns ■ Protective barrier railing above the New owner Sandra merged to become new skate park on Rewi Street keep- Darbyshire took over Alverna Fashions and ing our children safe. the store earlier this has been in the same week, after Sue Thorsen premises ever since. ■ Wilks-Penny — Nothing too much had been in charge for Today the store trouble, well worth travelling to TA to 28 years. stocks a wide range of experience the great service. Mrs Darbyshire has women’s fashions, a background in nurs- catering for sizes 10 to ■ Te Awamutu Birthing Unit for won- ing, but has always had 20. derful care and facilities. Everyone a passion for fashion. Mrs Darbyshire says was so kind. Congratulations to all Her interest began she will continue to fea- who provide such a fantastic service. as a child when her ture quality stock, with mother was a dress- many New Zealand ■ Mike from Hazardco for stopping maker. labels, and offer the and helping me when I had a flat tyre. “Mum taught me to same personal service. sew and in those days “I have already been NOT we made everything — I on a buying trip to ■ Cars without working indicators. It even made my own choose stock for next wedding dress. year and I am looking can’t be the drivers can it?! “It gave me a love of forward to meeting ■ As a visitor to town I called into a fabrics and clothes.” more customers. local medical centre for a one-off When she spotted “People have appointment. It was going to be $75— Alverna was for sale already been very sup- I’m feeling better already. she decided it was a portive and I thank Sue wonderful opportunity FORMER owner Sue Thorsen (left) with new owner Sandra Darbyshire. for all her help with the ■ Local garage giving out a fresh to be involved in the change of ownership.” Warrant of Fitness without fully fashion industry. hats). for the new store. dra Street, catering for inspecting the vehicle — very unpro- Alverna had its It was opened by She initially worked the high demand for ■ Alverna Fashions, 65 origins in 1952 as a Thoral Burgess who from a premises at the hats during this era. Alexandra Street, ph 871 fessional. millinery store (selling used her middle name western end of Alexan- In 1963 she took over 6277.

TEXT: write TAC HOT or TAC NOT then your opinion. Send to 021 241 4568 Rushlee relishes Olympic experience in Rio

EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. ■ From page 2. time he’s worked with us. The team are excited to see bring. “He only came on board a where they will head now. “We know this squad has Send to [email protected] Buchanan said it hurt to year ago and we went from a They didn’t end the so much more to give, we just miss out on the podium. non-existent programme to Olympics asking what they didn’t have the time to do it DELIVER: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. “Brendon Cameron is an fourth at the Olympics. are going to do to go faster, before Rio. We did the best amazing coach and we have “Imagine what four years rather left hungry and excited with what we had and are Drop into our offi ce 97 Sloane Street learnt so much in the short work with him could do?” about what the future will proud of what we achieved.” 12 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, September 1, 2016

Kura Falleni Lisa Lile Daniel Harding Adam McGrath Grant Paterson Jonathan Cook Viv Veale Tony Veale Mandy Lata Stuart Parker Yvonne Rothery Nadine Barker 021 991 623 021 072 6346 027 410 1185 021 217 5703 0279 464 046 021 075 5441 021 911 295 021 247 3008 0276 792 224 0272 835 928 Kawhia Property Manager 021 185 9736 0274 888 136 Te Awamutu $699,000 31 Hall Street NEW BUILD Te Awamutu $620,000 Pure Comfort with Location Family Home, Great Location An outstanding example of a large family home 4 bedrooms with plenty of room for everyone. With it’s 4-5 • 2 bathrooms bedrooms, large living areas, garaging, entertain- • Double glazing ment areas, what more could you want? Close • Double garage to town and schools, along • Fully fenced back gar with the peaceful and secure Te Awamutu $675,000 feeling this property is a must • Section 727m2 appro see. Don’t wait any longer, After a View with Location • Solar heating call Adam today to arrange • 3-4 bedrooms/office • Weatherboard your personal viewing. • 1012m2 section approx • Double garage Adam Stuart & Mandy ID# TA7435 Adam ID# TA6884 ID# TA7443 Te Awamutu $580,000 Te Awamutu 113 Lorne Street $439,000

NEW LISTING Home and Land Package SUN 4th Sept 1:45pm - 2:15pm NEW LISTING Move Right In Perfect for family and an entertainers One careful owner since 1992. As you dream. Located in the new Oakridge SOLD can see from the photos, “no need for Subdivision, Te Awamutu. Three double subject to title words”. Modern kitchen and bathroom, bedrooms designed to maximise space 3 bedrooms with separate dining and and sun, open plan living, dining and living areas. BBQ and socialise out back kitchen, with walk-in Te Awamutu (covered deck). The large scullery. 2 living areas Appealing Family Lifestyle Property section has opportunities with outstanding indoor/ • 4 bedrooms • Abundance of shedding to suit, garage, workshop outdoor flow. • 7194m2 approx • 4 x paddocks and sheds. Daniel & Lisa Jonathan ID# TA7377 Adam & Jonathan ID# TA6859 ID# TA7468 Te Awamutu 1/175 Douglas Ave $395,000 Te Awamutu 86 Wilson St $344,000 FRI 2nd Sept 12:30 - 1:00pm Be A Sport SUN 4th Sept 1:00 - 1:30pm Sunny with Views A sunny elevated property on a quiet SAT 3rd Sept 12:00 - 12:30pm Thisspacious2bedroomhomehasloadsofspace and plenty to offer! This two level home allows for neighbourhood cul-de-sac. A large deck, the free flow of time, with the living quarters at not only enables outside living but provides groundlevel,thereisalsothebasement/workshop excellent views of Te Awamutu. Well heated, woodfire and heat pumps. Open SOLD at the lower level to place all your goodies in! Why plan living/dining area, with a modernised not kick back on the deck an kitchen and pantry. Te Awamutu 828 Bond Road in the abundance of fresh air - Separate office. A single Location, Location, Location times or maybe hop over the garage with workshop, • 3 bedrooms • Open plan living and kick a ball around? Thin which also accommodates quick to view. the laundry. • Close to school & town Kura Jonathan • Single garage ID# TA7458 ID# TA7455 Stuart & Mandy ID# TA7388 Otorohanga $385,000 Pirongia $575,000 NEW LISTING Lifestyle Gateway / Coastal View Tranquillity All Around • 3 bedrooms 2.73ha approx of land. Two bedrooms with • 5521m2 (more or less) For a complimentary large built-in wardrobes. Third bedroom attached to separate garage, with ensuite. • Views of the Tasman Sea Rental Appraisal with a professional approach, Fresh water stream with native bush • Rural lifestyle dream please contact surrounding it. Views Nadine Barker across Mt Kakapuku and local farm land. 027 - 488 8136 Daniel & Lisa [email protected] Daniel & Lisa ID# TA7466 ID# TA7356

Kihikihi 62 Rolleston Street $300,000 COASTAL COASTAL SUN 4th Sept 2:00 - 2:30pm First Home Buyers Delight • 2 bedrooms • Fully fenced • Recently painted inside and outside • Large section • Separate toilet •Newcarpet Kihikihi 201 Daphne St $229,000 Kawhia $85,000 Kawhia $P.B.N. First Home or Investment Freehold with stunning views KawhiaBeachsideS-CapeHolidayPark • 2 bedrooms • Flat contour • Modern bach • Freehold, waterfront, 5 self contained motel units • Heat pump • Fenced section • Double glazing, double garage •9 cabins, 14 camping sites Tony & Viv • Large decks • Modern spacious owner accommodation ID# TA7445 Adam ID# TA7369 Yvonne ID# OH6822 Yvonne ID# OH6846 Te Pahu 60 Williams Street $1,400,000 + GST (if any) RURAL Living with the Birds and the Bees • Eco housing set up • Private bush setting • Ample shedding • 50ha (approx) title available

Kura ID# TA7347 Commercial Hotel (freehold) Opportunity not to be missed State Highway 3 Location If you buy the freehold outright Ohaupo 60 Williams Street $3,200,000 + GST (if any) Industrial/commercial block ripe for Make the most of this opportunity as the vendor is willing to include the FARM Time is Everything! business. The Commercial Hotel is an development. Ideal location for the Te Awamutu and its surrounds continue iconic building on the main street of Te next wave of growth. There is a home • 32ha approx of easy rolling grazing Awamutu. The extensive remodel and to grow. 961m2 (more or less) and 80m2 (tenants in place/returning $320pw) and • Elevated house site re-fit has retained the classic architecture, (approx) shed/workshop on section. • Good yards and ramp albeit with a modern twist. The kitchen workshop already set up. 3 phase power Phone Jonathan Cook for more facilities are what one should expect of an and other utilities already at workshop. SOLD• Option 1: From 1ha to 5.3ha establishment designed to cater for large Call Jonathan Cook on 021 075 5441 to information on 021 075 5441. approx, subject to survey groups. The business can be divided into separate or left as a single entity. arrange a viewing. • Option 2: 32ha approx For Sale $2,850,000 + GST (if an ) For Sale $900,000 + GST if ann For Sale $PBN (2 titles) www.harcourts.co.nz/TA6876 www.harcourts.co.nz/TA6927 www.harcourts.co.nz/TA6844 Kura Jonathan M 021 075 5441 Jonathan M 021 075 5441 Jonathan M 021 075 5441 ID# TA7384

www.teawamutu.harcourts.co.nz Blue Ribbon Realty Ltd MREINZ Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Contributor to realestate.co.nz Thursday, September 1, 2016 Te Awamutu Courier 13 Waikato champions after try blitz

on at least two occasions and Kihikihi’s workaholic captain, Kihikihi end lock Hayden Bryers, not spilt the ball forward when diving over the line for a try. top season The second half was a much closer affair with Hamilton Marist vindicating their place unbeaten in the final. The momentum swung, with BY COLIN THORSEN Marist’s dangerous backline finding space and gaps to pin Kihikihi 13th grade rugby Kihikihi back. team’s early breathtaking blitz Second five Te Taiwhanga of tries to lead 22-0 after 18 Tangaroa finally opened their minutes had championship account 15 minutes into the qualities written all over it. second half (of 30 minutes dur- For the second time in three ation) with a fine piece of indi- meetings this season, Kihikihi vidualism to beat the defence put Hamilton Marist to the with dancing feet to the tryline. sword in the final at FMG Stung by the setback, Kihi- Stadium on Saturday to be kihi replied immediately from crowned Waikato age group the kick-off with a second try for champions, winning 29-10. the day to Fladgate, converted There were no signs of by Tumanako Hunapo. nerves playing the As both teams began to wilt curtainraiser to the Ranfurly after giving it their all, defens- Shield game between holders ive lapses began to occur . . . Waikato and challengers North Marist were the beneficiary, Harbour. having the final say with a well- Kihikihi looked too smart, TC010916CT01 worked team try to their cap- too athletic and too strong for CUP JOY: Waikato 13th grade rugby champions, Kihikihi. From left, back row: Josh Donaghy (water tain Taylor Wright to complete the opposition, with a similar boy) Luther Yates, Rachel Donaghy (manager), Kelvin Donaghy (coach), Ethan Fladgate, Craig Scott, the scoring after 52 minutes. scoreline to the 67-10 drubbing Carter Walshe, Tumanako Hunapo, David Shortcliffe, Lincoln Winter, Cameron Lindsay, Kaia Nepia, The champion Kihikihi team inflicted on Hamilton Marist in Alex Phillips (coach). Middle row: Callum Hall, Hayden Donaghy (kneeling), Kahurangi Tamaki-Woolly, were soon in celebratory mood their previous encounter look- Pene Heke, Ethan Kane, Hayden Bryers (captain with cup), Jordan Jackson. Front row: Brad Seager after being presented with the ing on the cards. (with red headgear), Joe Connor, Izacc Lolesi. Absent from photo: Jonan Collett Quinn. 13th grade winner’s Cup by The amber and blacks Ruben Williams, sales manager coached by Kelvin Donaghy and Phillips. That experience stood minutes. Hamilton Marist had until Winter scored his second of Kukri, much to the delight of Alex Phillips are blessed with them in good stead for last barely time to regroup from the try. their loyal band of supporters some really fit, agile and fast weekend. kick-off before second five A fourth try for the half to who had made the trek to Ham- athletes — a real strength. You could see it in the boys’ David Shortcliffe dotted down, winger Ethan Fladgate had ilton. All of the Kihikihi backline faces. There was a steely deter- converted by first five Hayden Kihikihi heading to the sheds Kihikihi played 10 games, and around half of the forwards mination not to let a second Donaghy for a 12-0 scoreline with a commanding 22-0 advan- won nine, drew one, scoring 696 had tasted the disappointment opportunity slip. after 10 minutes. tage. points and conceding 101. of losing to Cambridge in the Impressive No. 8 Lincoln With the forward pack dom- It could have been much They are sponsored by Gwynne Shield final last month Winter powered his way over inant at ruck and mauls, and the bigger had it not been for stoic ‘Radar’ of Kihikihi Fish Shop. . . . and their Te Awamutu after leaving several would-be- backs running onto the ball at Hamilton Marist defence that Kihikihi Motors sponsor the coaches were Donaghy and tacklers in his wake after seven pace, it took only five minutes held Winter up over the try line Kihikihi Junior Rugby Club.

FINAL NOTICE

Otorohanga, 73 Mountain View Road Otorohanga, 7 Turongo Street In Town With A Rural Outlook Deadline Treaty Perfect Location Auction Closes Wednesday 7th September 2016, This well appointed property offers three double Wednesday 14th September 2016, 1:00pm, 4:00pm, unless Sold Prior Just minutes from town this two bedroom unit offers great bedrooms, combined dining, modern kitchen with Unless Sold Prior View Sunday 4th September, 12:00-1:00pm dishwasher and walk in scullery. Spacious lounge with spaces to explore the potential. View Sunday 4th September, 1:30-2:00pm www.harcourts.co.nz/OH6852 one run carpet though out the home and a heat pump to Separate kitchen and lounge with gas heating, separate www.harcourts.co.nz/OH6874 keep you cosy. Modern bathroom with bath and separate Linda Harty toilet, bathroom and laundry. The single garage has a Linda Harty shower. You are going to enjoy entertaining family and P 07 873 8700 large work shop and internal access. An added plus with P 07 873 8700 M 027 2488 404 friends here on the deck in the summer months soaking M 027 2488 404 E [email protected] this unit is the conservatory. Inspection required as this up the sunshine and taking in the rural views. Triple E [email protected] A 51 Maniapoto Street, spacious unit could be transformed into a stylish home. garaging with off street parking ensures there is room for A 51 Maniapoto Street, Otorohanga Otorohanga all the toys. Viewing is highly recommended. Yes this property has it all. Blue Ribbon Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Blue Ribbon Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008 ST LEGER STUNNER $895,000

115 St Leger Road, Te Awamutu 3 Å 1 V 2 g 2 Ä 2 p 1 A wonderful home designed by reputable Auckland Architect Terry Hitchcock. Built in 1997 this fabulous 3-bedroom home + office has a separate lounge and a large open plan family/dining room adjacent to the functional kitchen. Underfloor heating is maintained via gas heated hot water pipes and there’s a wood fire in the lounge. French doors open out to the patio with an outside fire and flood lit tennis court. Perfectly positioned with the T.A. Golf Club 2 minutes away, 5 minutes to town, 15 to Cambridge and just a 30 min drive to Hamilton. Web Reference CL11153 Open Homes Saturday & Sunday 12.30 - 1.30pm Peter Hulsdouw Call Free 0800 43 77 33 E [email protected] 14 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, September 1, 2016 Netball finals day corrections

Pokuru Ferns netball Tuesday’s Courier. team who went from Sub Union reps team won the D Reserve The C grade final win- strength to strength. championship with a 16-10 ners were in fact St Pat’s Pirongia Strikers also victory in the final over Fahrenheit Flames which capped a wonderful Pekerau Excellence. beat Comrades Crocs 33-15 season, beating TAPS Mar- These results were in the final. vels to claim the E grade trounce Thames listed incorrectly in St Pat’s are Year 7/8 championship.

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JUNIOR RUGBY FIELD 1 CLOSED SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2016 FOR MAINTENANCE. See draw in Tuesday’s Courier PLEASE KEEP OFF. PRIZEGIVING Friday 2 September 2016 Entertainment Books 2016/2017 Events Centre Te Awamutu. Time to be advised. For Sale Here At The Club

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TC010916CT04 HARD running loose forward Turuva Lumelume, pictured taking the ball up in an earlier game against Maniapoto, scored two tries for Te Awamutu against Thames Te Awamutu Valley B at Ohaupo on Saturday.

BY CARL HENDERSON Sands to score. their third try in the 18th Thames Valley got on minute of the half. Courier Te Awamutu Rugby the scoreboard with a pen- The floodgates then Your community newspaper for over 100 years Sub-Union representatives alty, only to see Te Awa- opened as the home side continued on their win- mutu use their dominant ran in further tries to Joe ning way outscoring scrum to secure a push- Perewiti, Cook, Eseroma To advertise with us phone 07 871 5151 Thames Valley B 67-24 at over try to number eight Nabawala, Viliame Ohaupo RFC on Saturday. Star Sosala. Seuseu, Sands and Josh The Manuka Health- For the next 20 minutes Ferguson. sponsored home team ran of the first half it was all The Livinstone in 11 tries to the oppo- Thames Valley, scoring Builders player of the day sition’s three five-pointers. two well-constructed tries went to Cook. Te Awamutu did not to close the gap to 19-17 at Joe Perewiti, in his have things all their own halftime. first game for the local way. The Valley side were Under pressure, Te side, got stronger as the competitive for a large part Awamutu made far too game went on. He will be a of the game before the many mistakes to get any real asset with his strong score blew out towards the flow going. carries in the upcoming pen homes end. Thames Valley began finals. Te Awamutu started the second half with the The forwards will be positively, looking to be all same kind of enthusiasm looking to sharpen up over the smaller oppo- and poise that they fin- their ruck defence as To View In Te Awamutu This Week... sition. They scored after ished the first 40. things were very messy at DAY TIME ADDRESS PRICE five minutes with winger It took a Te Awamutu ruck times for a lot of the Travis Cook showing good player to be sin binned to game. footwork and speed down spark the home side into Te Awamutu put the RAY WHITE TE AWAMUTU - 07 872 0927 the sideline to finish off. life, with their big Peace Cup on the line for Sat, Sept 3 12.00 - 12.45pm 152 Dalton Avenue $749,000 Five minutes later they forwards hanging onto the the final time against Sun, Sept 4 12.00 - 12.30pm 1636 Te Rahu Road $669,000 scored again after working ball and linking well for Hamilton in the semi-final Sun, Sept 4 1.00 - 1.30pm 46 McCullough Lane $569,000 the ball side to side for two outstanding tries to of the Stan Meads Cup at prop Viliame Seuseu to hit hard running loosie Te Awamutu Marist’s Sun, Sept 4 1.00 - 1.30pm 4/234 Williams Street $230,000 a hole before offloading to Turuva Lumelume. Castleton Park ground, Sun, Sept 4 1.00 - 1.30pm 75 Northleigh Place $525,000 the ever present Scott Thames Valley posted 2.30pm, this Saturday. Sun, Sept 4 2.00 - 2.30pm 58 Elizabeth Avenue $429,000 Sun, Sept 4 2.00 - 2.30pm 3/72 Armstrong Avenue Deadline Sale Sun, Sept 4 3.00 - 3.30pm 1/137 Bridgman Road $365,000 Team back with trophies HARCOURTS TE AWAMUTU - 07 871 8700 Fri, Sept 2 12:30pm-1:00pm 1/175 Douglas Avenue $395,000 Sat, Sept 3 12:00pm-12:30pm 1/175 Douglas Avenue $395,000 TC010916SP15 TOP TEAM: Sun, Sept 4 1:00pm-1:30pm 86 Wilson Street $344,000 The triumphant Sun, Sept 4 1:45pm-2:15pm 113 Lorne Street $439,000 Te Awamutu Sun, Sept 4 2:00pm-2:30pm 62 Rolleston Street, Kihikihi $300,000 Motocross team with their - 07 871 7189 trophies (from CENTURY 21 GADSBY REALTY left) Chloe Sun, Sept 4 1.00 pm–1.30 pm 42A Raikes Avenue $329,000 Steel, Jed Sun, Sept 4 1.30 pm–2.00 pm 15 Greenough Crescent $379,000 Bixley, Carlin Sun, Sept 4 2.00 pm–2.30 pm 67 Hall Street, Kihikihi By Negotiation Hedley, Daniel White. LJ HOOKER TE AWAMUTU - 07 871 5044 Thu, Sept 1 12.30pm-1.00pm 210 Heaphy Street Sale By Deadline (unless sold prior) Sun, Sept 4 10.30am-11.00am 89 Puniu Road $430,000 BY COLIN THORSEN leading age group lights, Island. Sun, Sept 4 11.30pm-12.00pm 50 Rutherford Street $370,000 White won the 13-14 years Beside White winning, Te Awamutu College has 124/250 class at Interschools Carlin Hedley and Chloe Sun, Sept 4 12.00pm-12.30pm 210 Heaphy Street Sale By Deadline (unless sold prior) a motocross team to be MX competition at Steel both made the podium, Sun, Sept 4 1.00pm-1.30pm 10 Whitaker Street Sale By Deadline (unless sold prior) reckoned with on the North Awakaponga near Whaka- placing third, and Jed Bixley Sun, Sept 4 1.00pm-1.30pm 1/548 Mandeno Street Auction (unless sold prior) Island Secondary Schools’ tane. placed sixth. It just goes to Sun, Sept 4 3.00pm-3.30pm 1286 McClure Street $725,000 circuit. More importantly, he show what can be achieved Rapid racer Daniel White spearheaded the Te Awa- with clean, fair, fast racing has had no difficulty trans- mutu College team to first and a great attitude. PASTORAL REALTY LTD - 07 870 2112 ferring his outstanding MX place with their results, up The quartet were Sun, Sept 4 12 – 12.30pm 93 Hillcrest Avenue $595,000 crosscountry form onto the against many considerably appreciative of the loyal Sun, Sept 4 1 – 1.30pm 481 Turere Lane $479,000 motocross track. larger school teams from group of young adults sup- One of New Zealand’s throughout the North porting them. Thursday, September 1, 2016 Te Awamutu Courier 15 TA win over Whakatane A top two finish still Spring Has Sprung With the change in the seasons upon us, it is a great opportunity to get out there and active. possible The warmer weather naturally draws us outdoors and here in the Waipa District we are Te Awamutu kept their extremely lucky to have an extensive network of hopes of a top two finish alive parks, cycleways and walking tracks great for with a 4-0 win over Whakatane recreating in. in Waikato Bay of Plenty Soc- One spot that is only a short drive from Te cer Federation’s champion- Awamutu is the 5.9km boardwalk around Lake ship league. Nga¯roto. This is a fantastic facility and great for The Edmonds Judd- getting friends and family together for a weekend sponsored home team was well outing. It is open to walking, running and cycling in command by halftime, lead- activities and dogs are welcome on a lead. An ing 3-0 at the Stadium on estimated full loop of track will take about 60 Saturday. minutes at walking pace. A brace of goals by Jack There are countless benefits to getting outside Connor (taking his season’s and being active; vitamin D from the sun, improved tally to 21) and a season’s first cardiovascular health and the reduction of stress goal to tireless worker Thomas levels to name just a few. Watts laid the platform for the So in the month of September why not visit decisive victory. TC010916SP14 Mangakawa reserve, Lake Ngaroto, Joel Roil scored the fourth TE AWAMUTU Men’s D Division striker Simon Waite scored a brace of goals in his team’s Maungatautari Ecological Island, Mt Pirongia or goal (his 15th of the season) win over Northern United Seniles. one of the other great parks or reserves. midway through the second For more information visit http:/ half. West Hamilton, completed ision team won their match first: Wolves 1, Ham Marist /www.waipadc.govt.nz/our-district/parks-and- Michael Sargent-Mens, their 2016 schedule with a low over Cambridge by default. Rockets 4; Hurricanes 5, Mor- reserves/Pages/default.aspx playing in the unfamiliar role key 2-2 draw against Otumoe- The Men’s D division team rinsville Tigers 0; Rovers 4, The end of winter also see’s the departure of of centre midfield, was the tai Reserves. The result continued their winning form, Knighton Tigers 5; Galaxy Robyn Clark, Active and Well Coordinator for catalyst for a lot of the good maintained the Hamiltonians’ defeating Northern United Girls 4, Glenview Amazons 4; Sport Waikato in the Waipa. Robyn has been team play. He took out the unbeaten record for the Seniles team 2-1 after a Storm 0, SPC Bishops 3; Tigers fantastic in engaging with community members Cooper Naylor Chartered season. scoreless first half at Discov- 0, Tamahere Hunters 3; Hot- helping and supporting them to be physically Accountants player of the day With the title having been ery Park. shots 2, Northern Utd Comets active and achieve their goals through the Green award. wrapped up last weekend, all Player of the day Simon 2; Thunder 0, Matamata Rebels prescription programme. Goal keeper Kevin Buckle interest in the Championship Waite scored two stunning 3; Raiders 0, Northern Utd For all enquires regarding green prescription, was called on to save a penalty is now focused on the pro- goals late in the game to secure Revolution 2; Tornadoes 3, St please contact Sport Waikato on 07 858 5388. kick in the first half, but was motion race, which now looks victory for his team who Joseph Crushers 5; Terriers 0, mostly a spectator for the like coming down to the Taupo remain three points clear of Fairfield Int Fury 4; Wildcats 5, second half. versus Te Awamutu match at second placed Northern Southwell 3rd XI 0; Panthers 5, The defensive line of Liam Crown Park this coming Sat- United Debacles. Western Utd Shooters 1. Roil, Jonathan O’Sullivan and urday. Midfielder Adam Blake and Knockout games: Wildcats Richard Wilkins coped admir- Nick Field’s priceless strike centre back Ronald Rao also 1, Western Utd Cannons 8; ably cancelling out numerous gave the Lakesiders a 1-0 win stood out. Galaxy Girls 4, Glenview Ama- Whakatane attacks. in a tricky tie at Tokoroa. Junior results with Te zons 5; Storm 0, Cambridge Championship winners, Te Awamutu Men’s A div- Awamutu teams mentioned Wildcats 3.

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SLATER, Nigel and Lynda are Doreen. delighted to announce Passed away An invitation to all parents... the engagement of peacefully on 28 ROSETOWN FUNERALS their daughter August 2016. Vanessa to Nate while Cherished wife of the holidaying in Bali late Ernie. Much loved Rosetown Family Chapel / Catering Services OPEN DAY recently. Best wishes mother of Jim, Sharyn to you both. Penny, Steve, Chris, Funeral Care Plans Monument Services and Greg. Loved and respected mother-in- Thursday 8 September, 9am-3pm law of Thelma, John, 262 Ohaupo Road Te Awamutu Sharyn, and Julie. PH: 870 2137 www.rosetownfunerals.com Most precious nana to Come and see our BYOD classes in action Carl, Roxanne, Joel; Chris, Rachel, Mark; (9.00am-10.40am) and our exciting Tech Lyle, Purnell, John, Jessica; Clifton, Arts programme (11am - 3pm). Amanda, Nicole; Krystin, their partners TE AWAMUTU and great grandchildren. FUNERAL SERVICES INFO EVENING A celebration of Doreen’s life will be held at Alexandra House Chapel, 570 Wednesday 14 September, 6pm ETHER WE OG CLI Alexandra St, Te T MB Awamutu on No out of zone enrolments. Wednesday, 7 September 2016 at 2pm Alexandra House Chapel followed by private “Working together to be life long learners” cremation. All 570 Alexandra Street,Te Awamutu A PIK G communications IA UN please to the Slater Phone 871 5131 TO TATAU MA www.pirongia.school.nz Family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840. For compassionate and caring service Te Awamutu Funeral Garth & Lynette Williams Services FDANZ www.teawamutufuneralservices.co.nz tu In wamu terme Church Services e A dia T te SMAGGE, Elizabeth METHODIST (Betty). St John’s Passed away PARISH OF Anglican peacefully at PIRONGIA, Eventhorpe Resthome, TE AWAMUTU Church 30 August 2016. Aged and OTOROHANGA Deaths 82 years. Dearly loved Services this Sunday SKLENARS, wife of Charlie for 53 261 Bank Street, Te Awamutu 8am: St John’s, Olive Mary. years. Loving mother Te Awamutu Passed away of Charles and Debbie, This Sunday 9am: St Paul’s, WHERE INDIVIDUALS STRIVE TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL peacefully at Tarahill Maria and Grant, and Service at 10am Hairini Debra. Dearest Oma of Together Achieving Individuality Resthome, Te All Welcome 9.30am: St Saviour’s, Awamutu, in her 104th Cailey and Dana; Pirongia year on 28 August 2016. Kristopher; Paul, Enquiries - Michael and Milly, Phone 870 6224 10am: St John’s, Loved wife of the late Te Awamutu Gar (Esric). Loved and Great Oma of Brea Rev Jo Durrant You and your child are invited to attend our mother and mother-in- and Aiden. law of Maureen and "At peace now" All are welcome to our services the late Les Manning Vigil prayers will be INFORMATION EVENING (Te Puke), Sylvia and recited at St Matthews David Wilkins Catholic Church, 58 Wednesday, 7 September 2016 - 7pm in the School Hall (Auckland) and Brian Silverdale Road, (Te Awamutu). Hamilton on Cherished nana and Thursday, 1 little-nana of six September at 6.30 pm, When enrolled at Te Awamutu Intermediate School your child will experience: grandchildren and Requiem Mass will be three great- celebrated at the grandchildren. Special Church on Friday, 2 Symphonic Band/Jazz Band/Rock Band Emphasis on academic excellence thanks to Dr Cowie September at 11 am International cultural tours Technology Classes and the wonderful followed by burial at staff at Tarahill Hamilton Park Biennial school production Specialist Science Teacher Resthome. Cemetery, Personal Lost and Found Music programmes for all students Accelerate Class Morrinsville Road, Requiem Mass will be LOST, tail-board off Kea Dance and Drama studio Wide coverage of sporting codes celebrated at St Newstead. In lieu of ❤ trailer, between Duncan Patrick's Catholic flowers, donations to ARE YOU ❤ Gymnasium Outdoor Education/School Camps FEELING LONELY and Ngahape Roads, Te Church, 625 Alexandra St Vincent de Paul Awamutu. Phone 872 Street, Te Awamutu would be appreciated Your perfect Match does 2659. on Saturday 3 and may be left at the exist & Can be just a September 2016 at church. phone call away. Call Come and join us to find out more about these wonderful opportunities! today to see who is LOST, white trailer 11am, followed by Correspondence to: available To meet you as tailboard, between Star burial at the Te The Smagge Family, soon as tonight . All ages Hotel and Pukeatua, Awamutu Cemetery. c/- PO Box 276, & areas loyal & devoted. For further information please contact the school office (SENIORS WELCOME) maybe on Arapuni Road. In lieu of flowers, Hamilton 3240. Phone 027 492 0888. donations to the Blind Ana-Maria Richardson Phone till 8pm p 871 6377 | e offi[email protected] Foundation would be Woolertons’ Funeral 0800 888 337 appreciated and may Home www.thedatingagency.co.nz be left at the service. Coffee All communications to the Sklenars family, + PO Box 137, Te Classi’s Awamutu 3840. MAKE LOVE Te Awamutu Funeral In Memoriam Services FDANZ FURIVAI, HAPPEN Fonmanu Tamehana There is no need to spend Kirwan. another day alone when the 27 August 2015. successful matchmakers can put you in touch with "You left us a year someone great as soon as ago today, we miss tonight! You don’t need a your smile and the computer and your privacy things you used to say is assured. Speak to a real, And when we think experienced matchmaker about you daily, it’s and see who is wanting to then we miss you meet you! most of all." 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Te Ra¯ Property For Sale HOUSE for removal, Te Awamutu, early WHAKAMANA Bungalow, three brm, solid construction, needs renovating, has been RANGATAHI rewired, 135m2. Phone 027 571 7350. WAIPA SCHOOLS’ OPEN KAPAHAKA FESTIVAL AFTERNOON Storage SAFE ‘N’ SOUND STORAGE ★★★★★ TE AWAMUTU G&FMillG&FMillerer SELF STORAGE • Electric Security Fence • 24/7 access Friday, 2 September 2016 Daffodils From $23 p/wk 24 hour access • Camera and patrolled Te Awamutu ASB Events Centre 564 Frontier Road surveillance Camera Surveillance 027 440 7101 Powhiri at 8.45am Sunday, 4 September Phone 07 856 7584 or 871 2171 or 027 608 1749 Performances approx. 2-5pm 9.15am - 2.15pm All Welcome Vehicles Wanted ★★★★★ Gumboots advised Ph 870 5443 08000800 CAR DUMP FREE ENTRY LOST opportunities by GOTGOT a D DEADAD o orr ALIVEALIVE VEHICLEVEHICLE not advertising in the Te FOOD STALLS Awamutu Courier. Ph 760 BOND ROAD 871 5151. $$$ Seven Day Pickup PAID 08000800 227 3867 GOOD SECONDHAND PARTS: TYRES, LOWING SPRINGS, JACKS, POD FILTERS, TOW BARS, FUEL CAPS AND MORE GET TOP $$$$$ MANIAPOTO MAORITRUST BOARD A muri kai mau ki tena, kia mau ki te Kawau maro, Whanake ake, whankae ake Te Mana Huihui - Maniapoto ki Orakau ki Waikeria hoki Draft Report The following hui is arranged for Maniapoto Iwi, particularly those with interests within Õrãkau and Waikeria to discuss further and provide feedback on ‘Te Mana WE PAY UP TO $10,000 Huihui – Maniapoto ki Õrãkau ki Waikeria hoki’ draft report prepared by Paul Meredith and Robert Joseph. When: Wednesday 7 September 2016 Where: Mangatoatoa Pã Your community newspaper 66Te Mawhai Road, Kihikihi delivered FREE to over 14,000 Time: 5.00pm letterboxes twice a week! Nõ reira, nau mai haere mai!

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100 ROCHE ST, TE AWAMUTU | 6 MAIN NORTH RD, OTOROHANGA Thursday, September 1, 2016 Te Awamutu Courier 21 Firewood For Sale Grazing Wanted to Buy Trade Services Computer Services Employment or Exchange Vacancies FIREWOOD for sale, 5m3 PAINTING PC PROBLEMS? truck load - $180, FOR SALE FRIDGE NO fix, no fee, local IT delivered. Phone 07 873 ITEMS, three king single FISHER & Paykel fridge/ CNI Feeds CALF MILK WALLPAPERING professional available for 9190 or 021 617 349. beds, mattresses, linen freezer, has ice maker NOW, semi retired, free on site repairs, upgrades HOUSE incl, $350 each, two single and water dispenser, Hay and Silage for sale Surplus calf quotes. Phone John and trouble shooting, PC KEEPER beds, $250 each, electric $1400. Phone 07 823 6183. 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Experienced QUALIFIED ROOFERS Caregivers We are looking for experienced or qualified Te Awamutu We have positions available for experienced Roofers to join our team at our Hamilton Caregivers to undertake casual and permanent branch on a full time basis. ourier rostered shifts in our hospital and rest home. To success in this role we require the Preference will be given to applicants who have following: completed the ACE training course. • Minimum one year experience or Full orientation, ongoing support and education working towards NZ qualifications. provided. • LPB or working towards LPB. If you would enjoy working with our elderly residents • Health and Safety and Workings in a caring and happy environment, then please call at Heights qualification or working for an application form and further information. towards. • Driver’s license. Phone Ethne and Denise 871 6226. • Have excellent attention to detail and pride in your work. • Excellent people skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. HOME AND HOSPITAL • Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Employment Vacancies • Ability to establish and maintain good customer/supplier relations. PUBLISH YOUR PET’S • Drug free. for only TET AWAMUTU COLLEGE PHOTO* Remuneration will be dependent on your SCHOOLS NURSE level of experience. Our culture is like being a part of a large family, we take pride in what we do and there are opportunities for Te Awamutu College recognises that students who growth for the right person as the business are healthy are ready to learn and participate fully in grows. school.Te Awamutu College has a Registered Nurse on site in its Health Centre 9.45am – 3.15pm daily. If you are looking for your next challenge We are seeking the services of a Registered Nurse then apply today! who can work Monday to Friday during school term Please send your applications to: time. kylie.hapi@metalcraftroofing.co.nz The nurse we are looking for will have: or free call Kylie on 0508 49 3807 • A current practising certificate. • Some experience working with youth. • A current work place First Aid Certificate. • Practice nurse experience or Primary health care experience. • The skills and passion appropriate for health Farm Employment care and health and well-being promotion. • Self-confidence and ability to work both as a DAIRY FARM RELIEF team player and independently. WORKER MILKER A Job Description is available on request. EXPERIENCED dairy Reqd to assist 350 farm worker cows through a 32 Please send your CV to: required, Parawera, aside herring bone, casual position, live must be able to ride *Images printed will be approx 3cmx3cm The Principal out. two wheel farmbike. Te Awamutu College Dates reqd 9, 10 and PO Box 369 Phone James 11 September and Te Awamutu 3840 or 021 326 043 other weekends. Email: [email protected] 10km from Te WIN A Awamutu - Pokuru. (Kindly sponsored by Applications close Tuesday, 13 September 2016 Phone 027 278 8969 WIN ! PANASONIC RELIEF VE Veterinary Services Ltd) Lumix CameraCamer MILKER Situations Wanted Model TZ70GN-S REQUIRED, must be WEEDSPRAYING, truck experienced, two (Kindly sponsored by nights p/wk plus every or knapsack. Phone Steve WIN ! second weekend and 027 966 6439 or 07 873 2889. Dogs Galore) Christmas period. Phone Jason or WAITOMO CAVES i-SITE Tracey on 870 2100 The Waitomo Caves Museum Society is a not for or 027 444 2072 ★ ★ ★ profit organisation that operates the Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre. The Centre includes Farm Employment the i-SITE visitor information centre, exhibits and souvenir shop. We are open seven days a week and located in the centre of Waitomo village. FARM ASSISTANT REQUIRED To help milk 340 cows plus general farm MANAGER – WAITOMO i-SITE work. • Must have at least one full season exper. A new position is available for an effective and • Must be honest, reliable and punctual. reliable manager for the information centre, retail • The farm has a drug free policy with shop and postal centre. random testing. time to celebrate the in your household Customer service, tourism qualifications, strong • Farm cottage available - no dogs. computer skills, cash handling, creativity, experience • Otorohanga / Pirongia Road send entries to: [email protected] with successfully managing and leading staff to Phone Jenny - 07 873 7738 or 0274 919 061 achieve targets are all skills that will be an advantage. Simply email us a photo of your pet, your name, address and phone number and we will contact you The position includes: Interaction with tourists for payment details (one pet per entry). Entries can be submitted directly to our office at 97 Sloane Street, of all nationalities; creating a supportive and Nigel hit the nail on the Te Awamutu during normal business hours. Payment can be made by eftpos, credit card, cash or cheque. positive environment; bookings and ticketing; retail Entries close Wednesday 14 September 2016 at 5pm. All pet photos will be published on 22 September 2016 management; a positive and enthusiastic attitude head when he advertised and readers will be asked to vote for their ‘favourite pet’ via a voting form to be printed in the TeAwamutu Courier. with a high level of self-motivation and initiative. Only one vote per person will be valid. Entries will also be displayed in our window. The most amount of votes his building business in received for the ‘favourite pet’ will be declared the winner. The results will be published week commencing This position is on a permanent basis and will require 29 September 2016. Employees of Te Awamutu Courier and NZME and Pet Idol Sponsors are ineligible to enter. weekend work. Trades Corner!

All applicants are required to submit a completed 9394867AA application form. Please ring, drop in or email Book today to STRAWBRIDGE [email protected] for a job ensure your space. APPLIANCES description and application form. Celina Yapp, 21 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves, Waitomo. PHONE 871 5151 Ph 07 878 7640 Te Awamutu Applications close 15 September 2016 Courierr Thursday, September 1, 2016 Te Awamutu Courier 23 ★ ★ TE AWAMUTU COURIER The Best Value In Show Business New Zealand’s Longest Running Cinema SEPT 1-7 Craft and Quilt Fair

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