Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, April 5, 2007 Memorial Park Garden Changes on Way

ISSN 1170-1099 120TC049/04 Published Tuesday and Thursday THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2007

Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Bonus DriveBy 100 years of education for rod nats At about the time you are reading today’s bonus 20 page DriveBy magazine, you should celebrated at Pokuru start hearing the odd rumble By Dean Taylor about town. The bonus sized magazine Celebrations over the week- celebrates Te Awamutu Rod end for the centenary of Pokuru and Custom Club hosting School featured a presentation the 2007 PPG Classic Cover from the family of the men re- Street Rod Nationals here over sponsible for the start of educa- Easter, and the fi rst of over 200 tion in the district. V8 street machines should be Descendants of John Fitzell starting to arrive in town. Jnr and Snr presented the school Check the magazine for the with a painting, by Con Emery, of best times and places to get the original Kakepuku School. a good view of the action and In the early 20th Century, Mr help make the hundreds of rod- Fitzell and his son farmed on Pokuru Factory Road. ding enthusiasts welcome in Settlers of the district peti- our town. tioned the Auckland Education Board for a school, fi rstly unsuc- Plan for pa cessfully, then successfully pro- A conservation plan is being vided they built the school. prepared for historic Matakitaki The Fitzells took on the chal- Pa in Pirongia. lenge, building the school on Waipa District Council suc- their farm and leasing it back cessfully applied for a Lotteries to the Board for seven shillings grant to help fund this work per week, thus creating the fi rst and received $9,800. (Above) FITZELL descendants with the painting of the original Kakepuku School which the Work has already started with family presented to Pokuru School at the centenary reunion. 095071AD the employment of a registered (Left) TWO cakes, depicting the original Kakepuku School opened in 1907 and its permanent surveyor to map the visible replacement, Pokuru School, were cut by the eldest former pupil Rangi Emery and youngest features of the Pa, pits and pupil Kalina Morgan (who started school just three days earlier). 095071BD trenches. The archaeologist employed opportunity for formal educa- family have since attended About 340 former students to prepare the plan will add any tion in that district. Pokuru School, including and staff celebrated the cen- new features located when the The school was built dur- the eldest former pupil, the tenary. on-ground work commences ing 1906 and opened for the younger Mr Fitzell’s daughter Formalities on Saturday on June. school year of 1907 with 17 Rangi Emery. included the Fitzell family pupils. Mrs Emery (95) started presentation, speeches, pho- In 1910 the Auckland Edu- school in 1918. tographs and a series of remi- Postage rise cation board approved a per- She was joined by many niscences from pupils, staff More letter boxes is basi- manent school, and in 1911 family members at the cen- and board members. cally the reason given by New Kakepuku School closed and tenary to celebrate the mile- The festivities shifted to Zealand Post for an increase in Pokuru School opened on its stone started by her grandfa- Stewart Alexander Golf Club the price of the standard letter present site. ther and father. on Saturday night, and on by fi ve cents to 50 cents from During its short tenure, the That theme was continued Sunday the family theme con- June 1. 24’ by 12’ (8m x 4m) build- in the school production ‘Past, tinued when Father Graeme The changes include Fast- ing was also used as a local Present and Future’ written Alexander and Reverend Post, up from 90 cents to $1. church, Post Offi ce and hall. and performed especially for John Emery conducted a Parcels, bulk mail and inter- Three generations of the the event. church service. national mail prices are not affected. New Zealand Post says it is delivering to 120,000 more Gracelands gets $100,000 grant places now than this time in 2004, when the cost rose from Gracelands fundraising project $2 million to rebuild the re- munity activities that give their ployment for some of its clients. 40 cents to 45 cents. has received a signifi cant boost gional service centre based at Te lives value. They directly employ about 35 with a grant of $100,000 from the Awamutu that will upscale its ad- They operate two therapy cen- disabled people Courier dates Perry Foundation. ministration, training and support tres, a work based programme for To date grants have been received There will be two issues of Te “This grant from the Perry Foun- for a network of 14 operational people with mental health issues, from a number of philanthropic Awamutu Courier next week, dation is much appreciated and sites throughout the Waikato and supported employment service trusts including the D. V. Bryant but published a day later due to affi rming of our project and Gra- King Country. that covers the whole of the region, Trust, Trust Waikato, Fountain Easter. celands at large,” says Gracelands’ The fundraising project was of- a transition from school service, a City and the Lion Foundation. The fi rst Courier for the week CEO Robyn Klos. fi cially launched on February 15. NZQA-approved training facility, Two weeks ago a successful will be published Wednesday “Hamilton is a signifi cant service Gracelands is a disability sup- and skill development programmes charity auction and dinner raised morning and the second issue delivery area for us as we are cur- port organisation focusing on gain- that include marae and farm-based approximately $100,000. Friday morning. rently supporting about 450 people ing and retaining employment for programmes. Along with a number of dona- Advertising deadlines have there. We are very pleased about people’s whose lives are seriously Gracelands also operates some tions from the public this brings been adjusted by one day. this grant.” impacted on by disability or sup- commercial entities that not only the total raised to approximately Gracelands is wanting to raise porting people into mainly com- generate income but provide em- $700,000.

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095TC007-07 you to St John’s Church for the opportunity Thank you also for all the support we re- lier in the morning to they gave us to run a stall at the Arawata ceived on the day by way of purchases and accommodate a new Street Market free of charge on Saturday rafﬂ e tickets sold. recycling habit. March 24. We will be doing some more fundraising in Large boxes are col- We had a very successful morning and the the future and would appreciate your ongo- lected so long as you OPEN: TUES - FRI, LATE NIGHT: WEDS & THURS stall greatly aided fundraising for our playing support. centre and will help enable us to continue Thanks again. have ﬂ attened them. PHONE: (07) 823 8180 providing fun learning experiences for our L. LEIJEN 1 GREAT BURKE ST, OHAUPO PUAHUE PLAYCENTRE

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PAGE 2 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, April 5, 2007 Memorial Park garden changes on way

FLASHBACK: the sunken garden in Te Awamutu War Memorial Park just after it was installed 52 years ago. RIGHT: Mutu Street resident Shirley Stirling, who is not convinced that Council’s plans to grass over the garden then plant is the right solution to ongoing maintenance problems. 095073AD

Waipa District Council will soon and planting. from the garden. moval of the large trees that have begin an upgrade of the sunken The $42,000 cost is being funded The idea of a park as a Te become overgrown and tended to Min Max Rain Weather 0 0 garden in Memorial Park. by development contributions as Awamutu memorial to World War impinge on the garden in recent C C mm Council says that over the years part of Council’s reserve develop- II dead was settled upon in 1947. years, and on work on a retaining Arohena 82445 several sections of the Memo- ment programme. By 1952 works were underway wall. Kihikihi 10 26 21 rial Park have been improved, but Contractors, Corboy Earthmov- and Memorial Park was opened But she believes it is a shame Ngahinapouri 82429 apart from routine maintenance, ers Ltd plan to start work in mid to by Prime Minister Sir Sydney Hol- that the rockery and sunken rose Parawera --- this will be the ﬁ rst signiﬁ cant late April and the work is expected land in 1955. garden which was created through Pirongia upgrade for the garden. to be completed within four weeks. Shirley Stirling has lived along- community efforts 52 years ago 92719 The renovated area will see re- Access to the park from Mutu side the sunken garden in her seems destined to be grassed over. Pokuru 10 24 33 moval of vegetation, construction Street will be restricted during Mutu Street house since 1960 (the “This project has been described Te Awamutu 82633 of new retaining walls, improved much of the contract period. house was built by her late hus- as restoration, but it sounds more Te Kawa West --- drainage, a new footpath, new Te Awamutu Rose Trust has band Bill in 1949). like replacement to me,” Mrs Stir- Te Pahu --- kerb and channel, and levelling begun removing some of the roses She says she is all in favour of re- ling says. Waikeria --- OPENING SOON

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PAGE 4 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, April 5, 2007 Eden Ave. birches could be for chop Need Furniture?

By Community Board Council representative Hazel Barnes. MOST Eden Avenue residents have signed At Te Awamutu Com- a petition seeking the removal of their munity Board’s public troublesome silver birches. 095075AD forum in March, we had a delegation from exposed to the pollen making our submission Eden Avenue speak predisposes them to to the Annual Plan and to us about the silver subsequent allergies. it would be fair to say WANT MORE Apparently warnings these followed presen- DO YOU birch trees in their street (pictured above have been sounded but tations made to us by right). not heeded. the public. THAN A GREAT DEAL? Not only do these The residents want The matters that trees make a mess in the trees removed. The have been of concern to spring with the cotton Board will discuss the you will be presented type fl uff they end fl y- problem at our next by our chairperson, ing, but they also make meeting and consider Dean Taylor through a huge mess when a recommendation. If submissions, so I hope At Furniture Court we know that buying what is perfect for you is more spreading their little you have an opinion you keep an eye out important than price, but price is important too. So for the month of brown seeds which get come along and have for the dates and times April we have decided to have everything instore including orders... into gutters, through your say. and come and listen. windows, over furni- We are not into cut- The practice of local ture - everywhere. ting trees down with- cyclists riding on the But the most sig- out justifi cation, but if footpaths in the main nifi cant fact the group these trees have to go street has again been At the very best possible price brought to our atten- because of health risks raised by concerned tion was the medical then we will have to people. evidence establishing look at replacing them. We have contact with We know some people love to negotiate and some people don’t...... the trees’ major cause The Board’s march the police and will let either way you will want to shop with us in the month of April because of allergies. Most of us meeting was a public them know of the latest we’re taking away the stress by giving you the best possible price right are aware that wattles meeting for presenta- complaint, but the cul- and privet are aller- tion of the Annual Plan prits need to remember from the start. Plus, you will still get our... genic, often causing by Mayor Alan Living- the police already have acute hay fever and ston and senior staff. the power to seize your asthma. The Board generally bikes, so maybe you GREAT SERVICE, QUALITY But it was news to us agreed with the direc- had better ride safely that the worst offender tion Council is taking on the road. AND OUR GUARANTEE of all is the silver and took the opportu- Rosetown Art House birch. nity to ask questions users will be pleased Silver birches pro- and make comments to to know a coat of paint duce a vast amount clarify rates spend. is on the way for the To guarantee we are giving you the of pollen and there is The Board followed building - before winter evidence that infants the presentation with we are told. best deal, if you fi nd a better price on an identical product we will not match it we’ll better it by another 10%

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095TC027-07 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, April 5, 2007 PAGE 5 IN BUSINESS CIRCLES ‘Quin-tessential’ freelance designer Katherine Quin has always loved art and design work so it is no surprise that she is working as a freelance graphic designer. Many will have seen some of her paintings exhibited locally or come across her illustrations, while others may have spotted 095TC031-07 the new sign outside her home on Kihikihi Road. Katherine operates her own business ‘design on Q’ creating cartoons, illustrations, layouts for publications, signage and corporate branding. She also utilises her photo- APRIL graphic and painting skills to create logos, flyers, booklets, business cards, letterheads, bro- RURALURAL ROUNDUPOUNDUP chures and wedding invitations R R for her clients. While working at Te Wananga Focusing on; Regrassing and o Aotearoa her skills were put to good use illustrating a range of Maize Grain Harvesting Maori books, dictionaries and learning resources. This April issue will be published on Katherine uses Apple Mac and Microsoft operating systems TUESDAY, APRIL 17 in her home office. With low overheads and, as For Advertising contact: For Editorial contact: she is working for herself, she Alan Price or Heather Andrew Dean Taylor or Cathy Asplin can keep costs down. “That allows me to provide Phone 871 5151 affordable options for my clients. I am happy to discuss ideas and give quotes.” FREELANCE designer Katherine Quin of ‘design on Q’ with some Katherine covers Te Awamutu of her corporate designs for vehicles. 095076AD and surrounding districts. She works weekdays, but has (illustrations, logos, art work For further enquiries or flexible hours to suit her clients. photos etc) can be viewed at appointments to discuss design 095TC023-07 Examples of her work www.designonq.co.nz options phone 870 6507.

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PAGE 6 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, April 5, 2007 Dream machine for Destiny By Cathy Asplin derful to see Destiny developing One little switch has made her skills on the hand-operated a huge amount of difference to sewing machine . Destiny Mackie. “It also got us thinking that The 13-year-old loves to sew, there would be other people but cerebral palsy makes it dif- in the community who could fi cult for her to operate a stand- benefi t from using this type of ard sewing machine. machine.” “I sew at school and can get The Cerebral Palsy Society the machine started, but stop- has provided funding for a second machine, while a third one ping it is much more diffi cult, has been donated by a local so a lot of my sewing has been resident. done by hand.” The church is hopeful a fourth Destiny had been taking mu- one can be located or funded sical appreciation classes with from the community so that Jenny Riquetts, who is also an they can cater for disabled peo- experienced seamstress. ple interested in sewing. She decided she could help Classes for people in the com- Destiny develop her sewing munity who require a hand skills as well, so with the help operated machine to sew are of St John’s Anglican Church a being started the weekend af- press button Elna sewing ma- ter Easter, with Mrs Riquetts chine was purchased. as tutor. With the fl ick of a switch Currently there are six people Destiny can start and stop the who will be taking part, but Mrs machine. Riquetts says she could ‘squeeze She can also do a range of in’ one or two more. stitches, embroidery and quilt- Anyone who has a hand-oper- ing and has been producing ated machine that could be used clothing and craft work. for the classes or who would like Many of her efforts have to help fund a new one should found their way onto stalls at contact the church offi ce (ph the Arawata Street Market, 871 5568). TE AWAMUTU student Destiny Mackie uses the push button which is also run by the church. Further details about the new machine under the watchful eye of tutor Jenny Riquetts. Market co-ordinator Ken classes can also be obtained Destiny is just one of the people who will be attending George says it has been won- from the offi ce. regular sewing classes at St John’s Church. 095077AD Guilt-busting Easter gift idea hatched

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PAGE 8 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, April 5, 2007 Young Curnow makes NNEWEW SSEASONEASON waves in Invercargill WWINTERINTER BBOOTSOOTS AANDND SSHOESHOES Swim coach thrilled with her protege’s stunning success JUST ARRIVED

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CCallall usus NOWNOW forfor allall youryour bulkbulk cartagecartage needs:needs: NEW ZEALAND representative Zig Zag Wallace throws a right to the body of former national SSand,and, Metal,Metal, allall typestypes ofof DrainageDrainage junior and intermediate welterweight champion Hayden Whalley during a sparring session at Te Awamutu Sports Boxing Gym. Photo supplied MMetal,etal, Lime,Lime, Fertiliser,Fertiliser, TopsoilTopsoil etcetc Te Awamutu Sports boxer Zig- Honours were shared in Coach Don Whalley says Wal- Zag Wallace will represent New rounds two and three after Wal- lace is a dedicated and commit- Zealand at the Oceania Conti- lace had won the fi rst round. ted trainer. nental Championships in Apia, A change of tactics for the “Zig Zag always maintains Samoa from April 23-29. fourth round saw Wallace regain a high level of fi tness and is a The national senior light the edge over his opponent. great role model in the gym.” heavyweight champion gained He returned to the basics, One of the highlights of his selection with a top perform- working the jab and kept his career to date was receiving ance at the Oceania Games tri- punches clean and straight for the Gunderson Belt for Waikato als held at the Auckland Boxing a 21-19 win. Boxer of the Year in 2004. Association headquarters. Wallace is the fi rst Te Awa- “I’ve been fortunate to have Free on farm quotes, we can also arrange truck and digger hire Reece Papuni (Canterbury) mutu Sports boxer to win a a great team of coaches at the and Reece King (BOP) were senior national title. club,” says Wallace. Phone: (07) 871-4366, strong contenders, along with He played rugby from the age “I’m indebted to them for all Mobile: (027) 478-7830 or (021) 435-843 Wallace, for the light heavy- of fi ve for Ngatapa Rugby Club their input and effort behind weight spot in national team. in Gisborne, then took up box- the scene.” Papuni’s hopes nose dived ing, aged 14, under coach Wade The New Zealand representa- when beaten 23-18 by King, Lloyd for the Patutahi Boxing tive has been employed as a “On time, experienced, who in turn lost to Wallace. But Club, Gisborne fencer for the past four years by personal service supplied Wallace’s win did not come easy The family moved to Te local contractor Paul Vincent. against the southpaw from the Awamutu in 2001 and he has “Paul has given me great sup- to your satisfaction” Bay of Plenty, who had both a been boxing for Te Awamutu port, always allowing me time height and reach advantage. Sports ever since. off to compete.” 032TC001-07

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Fishing fans head to Kawhia Kawhia Boating and Angling Club is staging its annual two-day fi shing competition again this Easter. There will be two lucky draws of $500 cash and three prizes apiece in the sections for snapper, kingfi sh, kahawai, trevally and gurnard, plus a number of spot prizes. Entry fee for the Saturday/Sunday competition for inside the harbour is $25 per ticket for surf- casters and boaties. Tickets are available at the clubhouse and at Saltwater Sports (Te Awamutu), Oparau Roadhouse, Kawhia Motors and Kings Fisherman Filleting Kit Sportsworld (Otorohanga). KNIFE SETS Normally $39.90 Proceeds go to Kawhia Boating and Angling Club renovations and Westpac Trust Air Ambu- NOW $29.90 lance. For more information contact Raewyn at 871 0775. A speed shearing competition is being staged Berley Mincer in conjunction with Sunday’s fi shing competition prizegiving at the Boat Club. Normally $115 The fi shing competition prizegiving will be NOW $85 held after 3pm.There will be children’s games at 4.30pm, followed by the speed shearing from about 5pm. Teams can enter the speed shearing on the day.

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Thompson 73. in New Plymouth tonight. our team, and pass to nowhere.” The team of Bryce McDougall Men’s gross: T Ormsby 73, A Te Ao 75 b/l. Magic coach Noeline Taurua Taurua wants to develop (captain), Wayne Taitoko, Ray Dear- Net: G Vanner 64, B Phillips 65, R Graham, and her charges learnt plenty their team strategy and get the ing, Grant Tynan, Rhys O’Connor, E Hughes 67, J Hendricks 68. Stableford: B Clarke 42, J Tarrant 40, A Heke, H Littlewood before securing back-to-back links and understanding better Adam Dyet and Andrew Brown are unbeaten going into their fi fth 39, T Cooper 38. National Bank Cup titles last between the individuals on the Twos: B Koopen, R Heta, L Common, D year and the coach believes that court. round match against Cambridge on Herlihy. will lead to a better equipped The Magic head into the fi rst April 22. Best of the Vets: R Murray 41 stableford, and more powerful team in outing of the season with just Te Awamutu have won three of G Vanner 38, D Curd 37, D Armstrong 36, M 2007. fi ve training runs under their their four matches to date. Their Wallis 35, B Bain, J Lambeth 33. “Last year I defi nitely did feel belt, while many of their rivals only hiccup was halving the match Ladies’ club day, 0-23 net: J Pollard 66. against joint competition leaders 24-plus: M Nolan 69 c/b, H Spiers 69. Twos: more pressure,’’ says Taurua. have travelled to Australia for S Gooch, J Pollard. “Now I don’t feel any pressure warm-up matches during the Pio Pio Aria. Nine holes: R Roberts 36, S White 38, M at all, I just can’t wait for us to pre-season. Wins have been recorded over Collings, N Jane 39. get out there and actually play. “In contrast to some of the Thames, Paeroa and Ngaruawahia Ladies’ 27 hole tournament, 11 clubs “If you win for one year and other teams, I know I’ve taken 5½-3½ on Sunday. represented: B Davis, T Sterling (Waitomo) you don’t for the next you’re the conservative approach and There are three rounds remaining 72 points; K Kanters, S Young (Pirongia) seen as one-hit wonders but not pushed as hard as I would in the round-robin to decide the two 71; J Reakes, E Campbell (Pirongia) 67; fi nalists. D Douglas, S Sherson (Taumarunui) 64; M with the good wins we’ve had in have normally at this time of Cavanagh, C Formosa (TA) 64; T Young, H the previous two fi nals we’ve ce- year,’’ says Taurua. Te Awamutu have the home Parker (TA) 63. mented ourselves in the record “I know a lot of the teams ground advantage when hosting Twos: S Thompson, P Ralph, D Douglas. books, so I don’t feel any pres- have been training day-in day- Taumarunui on April 29, then are Monday scramble: T Young 38 points, C sure at all. out for quite a while but with away to Te Kowhai on May 6. Neal 37. Taurua says last year was a our core of Silver Ferns, the big learning curve for both the workload they have been car- Son on course to Graham, Fox top players and herself in under- rying and mindful of what lies standing about winning and not ahead for them, I have tried to witness Hill ace at grandparents golf expecting that things are going keep a balance and make sure to happen just because it hap- MAGIC coach Noeline Taurua they still want to play netball at pened the previous year. watching play at ASB Bank the end of the day.’’ Stewart Alexander tournament “There will be none of that Stadium in Te Awamutu during There is the added incentive The only pity about John Hill’s Norma Graham and Bill Fox won this year.’’ Waipa Weekend. 0950714AD for teams this year to become hole-in-one at Stewart Alexander a hotly contested grandparents Six newcomers spearheaded bench. the permanent holders of the Golf Club was the fact he was not tournament at Pirongia Golf Club. by former Silver Ferns captain “Going into this fi rst match, I National Bank Cup trophy in the scramble to have the feat of- Both players returned 66 net for a Anna Stanley (nee Rowberry) think we are a bit underdone on which is entering its 10th and fi cially recognised. combined total of 132. add to a formidable Magic where we need to be. So really fi nal season before being re- The 22 handicapper was having a The runners-up were Kitty Kant- line-up which will present a it’s about us making sure that placed by a trans-Tasman com- social round with his son Scott. er and Doug Graham (Narrows) on daunting fi rst-up challenge for we don’t take them lightly and petition in 2008. Club play was restricted to nine 133, with A. Mitchell and Margaret the young and inexperienced actually show that we are two- “Netball is going into a new holes on Sunday due to green reno- Cavanagh (TA) third on 134. Flyers. time winners, that we are at an- era. I think people want to fi n- vation on the back nine. Individual grandparents tourney winners, Proven national squad mem- other level and we want to put ish this competition off in style Bryce Pepperell took the honours men: J Dunn 65, G Watts 66; women: W bers Irene van Dyk, Laura that level out there no matter and really try and impose them- with 21 points, by lot from George Gray 67, R Collinson-Smith 67. Langman, Joline Henry and Ca- who we play against. selves knowing it’s going to be King, with Brian Baynes the second Nancy McCormick 36 hole tournament: sey Williams form a solid core “We won’t be error-free be- harder next year,” says Taurua. runner-up. N Hancock, J Van der Stap 141 net c/b, of fi repower for the defending cause that’s not our sort of game “That’s want we want to do K Buckley, P MacIntyre 141, B Parsons, The club’s Tolich Trophy team S Grey 144. 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Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, April 5, 2007 PAGE 17 TUITION Formal Notices CHURCH NOTICES CHURCH NOTICES PERSONAL PERSONAL METHODIST FOR property convey- ARE YOU INTERESTED KIHIKIHI METHODIST ancing matters call IN VISUAL ARTS? PRESBYTERIAN BEREAVEMENTS IN MEMORIAM CHURCH 870-4991, James Par- Painting CHURCH lane Solicitor. Drawing Parish Worship at Friday, GOT no energy, need Sculpture ... etc VAN DER POEL - DAVIS - Epiha Te Awamutu Cornelius Butcher. Passed APRIL 6 to lose weight, but Night Classes away two years ago, April 5 ~ 7.00pm tried it all before? We Starting April 10 Damianus (Kees). 9.30am: Riet and family wish April 6, 2005. Always 9.30am: Maundy Thursday have the answer. 36 week programme Good Friday Phone (08) 329-5183. to express our sincere in our thoughts and Phone Paul prayers. Loved hus- Meditations April 6 ~ 10.00am thanks and gratitude Good Friday Service RENÉE lush curvy (07) 872-0350 to everyone for their band, dad, grandad brunette, tall, busty, 25 and great grandad. Sunday, or sympathy, comfort April 8 ~ 10.00am year old, escort and Arohanui, all the APRIL 8 visit Gallery 8 and prayers during Easter Day Service B&D, available Tues- Whanau. 9.30am 31 Bank Street the short illness and A L L W E L C O M E day 2pm - 7pm, sad loss of our hus- FARRELL - Brendon Rev. F. Levi Wednesday - Friday 2 - Francis. 10 years Enquiries 871-5376 band, father and opa. Easter Sunday REV MAUREEN CALMAN 10pm. Phone 870-3479. DEFENSIVE We would like to have gone but still Service, SOMETHING is rot- thank all those who seems like yesterday, DRIVING never far from my Sacrament of Holy ten in the country of attended Kees Req- COURSES thoughts as memories Communion Waipa. Vote for open uiem Mass and made FOUND are forever. Love you Tuesday local government with it so special, your Phone now son. Dad. no secrets or pre- support was greatly APRIL 10 YOUNG male cat. Gary Gwynne GWYNN - Frank made deals. Get appreciated, also to Dark ginger and 07 827-4443 Patrick. Passed 7.30pm James Parlane on the the people who sent white, long hair, away April 9, 2006. Combined job in October this flowers, baking and roaming around Fon- Much loved unique year. the many cards. meeting - session terra. Phone (021) FOR HIRE pop and dad of Board of Managers 262-3824. Please accept this ac- Pauline and Phil, HHappyappy knowledgement as grandad to Malcolm, All Welcome 221st1st BBirthdayirthday FINANCIAL our personal thank Roger, Allan and Enquiries Rev F Levi JJesse!esse! you to each and eve- Karen. Much adored 871-6011 NO one knows farm ryone of you. “Kees little pop to his great Need to finance better, Fraser will be ever loved and grandchildren. How Farm Finance. Phone never forgotten.” great it feels to be the LOST spice up (021) 951-170. daughter and grandchildren of such a your life? IN MEMORIAM LOST -cat, vicinity great man. What we Add ssomeome shared and will al- Puniu Road, slim, BRAKE - Garry ways share will stay grey, four white feet. ccolourolour James. In loving secure in our hearts Phone 870-3337. ttoo your memory of my pre- forever, until we meet cious son who was again. Love you wworldorld taken April 7, 1983. I pop. oxoxoxoxoxoxoxo think of you every TABLE linen hire, hour in every day and CHURCH NOTICES Sincerity Drycleaners. Phone 871-5471. wish you were here. CHURCH NOTICES Love you forever and KIHIKIHI always. Your Mum. LLoveove yyouou llotsots xxxxoooxxooo FOR LEASE Anglican Parish TTee AwamutuAwamutu CChristianhristian CCentreentre of Or akau HIS BRAKE - Garry T CHURCH NOTICES RETAIL/ office space, James. April 7, 1983. MAUNDY THURSDAY DAY 35 Bank Street, SUN This Sunday I cherish the wonder- APRIL 5 Taylors Restaurant available July 1st. ful memories of our 7.30pm Phone John 871-5169. Greenhill Drive life together. You THE CHURCH @ GOOD FRIDAY 10am - 2pm - 7pm were more than my APRIL 6 WANTED TO RENT brother, you were my 10.00am TE AWAMUTU best friend too. Now enquiries: 870 2225 EASTER DAY [email protected] FARM house needed the Lord has you in for two professionals 138TC204-06 1310 Racecourse Rd - Ph 871-3888 his care. You ever lov- APRIL 8 9.30am YYourour newNewNew testamentTestamentTestamen tchurch ChurchChurc hin ini nthe thethe heart hearthear tof ofof the thethe Waikato WaikatoWaikato and one cat. Please ing sister Angela, SUNDAY - 10am phone Sian or Paul on David and nieces Christ Church 870-4961. Amy, Alexandra, Kihikihi TE AWAMUTU BAPTIST CHURCH THE ZONE - (Kids) restart February 11 Elizabeth and nephew ALL WELCOME Samuel. Easter Services Dawn Raine - (021) 148-2224 TO LET Enquiries: 871-6130 Thursday 8.00pm TRIBAL YOUTH - restart February 16 BRAKE - Jim. April 6, Service of Shadows 1990. I miss all the JJUSTUST HHADAD A BBABY?ABY? Anthony Campbell - (021) 048-3961 A1 SELF GGETTINGETTING MMARRIED?ARRIED? (a candle-lit service) times we shared and ROSETOWN COUNSELLING ~ 871-3977 STORAGE having you near, You OORR LLOSTOST SSOMEONEOMEONE Friday 9.00am New facility, many were a great dad and SSPECIAL?PECIAL? A “Good Friday Experience” sizes, good rates, mate. In the Lord’s (a 45 minute reflective experience) HOLY WEEK and EASTEREASTER at security and 7 care. Your ever loving St John’s Anglican Church day access. daughter Angela, Sunday 10.15am Phone 871-6164 Put your notice in the Arawata Street, Te Awamutu David and grand- Te Awamutu Courier. “Resurrection Celebration” or (0274) 783 085 daughters, Amy, Al- Choose one of our Come and celebrate Easter with us Maundy Thursday, 7.30pm exandra, Elizabeth colourful graphics to Foot washing and Eucharist and grandson Sam- give your notice the TABC - Teasdale Street - Phone 871-5500 Good Friday, 12.00 noon - 3.00pm CC AA BB II NN uel. attention it deserves. Vigil, Readings and Music ON YOUR SITE Call in to our ofﬁ ce at Saturday, 7.00pm - 8.00pm 336 Alexandra Street or BRAKE - James TE AWAMUTU Prayer and Reflection Donald. Left us April Phone 871-5151 6, 1990. Always re- to talk to our classiﬁ ed BIBLE CHAPEL April 8 - EASTER DAY membered at 954 advertising team Chapel Drive, Te Awamutu 3800 Racecourse Road. 8.30 am - Old St John’s Church

Sunday, April 8, 2007 9.00 am - St Paul’s Church, Hairini Many uses. Fully insulated, FORMAL NOTICES 10.00am: Service 9.30 am - St Saviour’s Church - Pirongia power, 3.6m x 2.4m 10.00 am - St Johns Church Rent only $45 p/w, EEASTERASTER 22007....007.... plus delivery, TTee AAwamutuwamutu Welcome to you all Minimum 6 months For a detailed brochure FFuneraluneral SServiceservices LLtdtd TE AWAMUTU PRESBYTERIAN Phone 0800-111-344 TThehe CHURCH SERVICES or visit us on the web St Andrew’s www.cabin4u.co.nz PPolitcian’solitcian’s April 6: Good Friday FLATMATE n/s, $65 April 8: Sunday, Easter Day & p/w plus expenses. TTaleale Holy Communion Service 10am Phone 871-6682. Alexandra House Catering (Please join us for a time of fellowship and hot FLATMATE wanted, 570 ALEXANDRA STREET, TE AWAMUTU cross buns in the hall after the service) $80 p/w plus ex- The Story of the Roman governor Pilate, Holy Week Reﬂ ections at St Andrew’s penses. Phone Dean – Office, Chapel and Reception Lounge – (021) 206-9100. who presided over the trial and execution of April 5: Maundy Thursday 7.00pm For compassionate and caring service call Jesus. “I have come to tell the truth” Enquiries to April 7: Saturday 7.00pm FLATMATE wanted. David and Helen Houppermans Jesus explained, during his trial - all Pilate 871-6609 Flatmates wanted for Te Pahu: April 8: Sunday Easter Day Service 10am house in Kihikihi. Paul L’Huillier or Ian Croft could say was “What is truth?” Ngahinapouri: April 6: Good Friday 10am Must be working and Member of Griefcare and FDANZ 096TC203-06 Creche available reliable. Phone Daniel 095TC210/07 More information...... 095TC209/07 For more information see our website 870-1197 or (021) 239- PHONE (07) 871 5131 ALL HOURS www.tabiblechapel.org.nz or phone Ofﬁ ce 871-8667 on www.teawamutu.net/standrews 7806 after 7pm.

PAGE 18 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, April 5, 2007 TO LET MEETINGS PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES HOUSES ST JOHN’S JUNIOR DROPDROP IN AVAILABLE ST JOHN’S JUNIOR DROP IN CENTRE

290 Bond Road, three Council Carpark HOLIDAY FUN bedroom home with secure fencing and carport, Saturday, April 7 Our office will be St John’s Church Hall, George Street, Te Awamutu re-decorated through TE AWAMUTU Phone Phyllis 871-4811 closed from; Wednesday, April 11 and April 18 ST PATRICK’S out, close to town. Thursday, April 12 and April 19 $250p/w SUB PROVINCE 5pm Thursday, CATHOLIC Children 5 - 12 years 340/2 Goodfellow Street, OF FEDERATED April 5 SCHOOL And re-open CHARGE $3.00 three bedroom unit, FARMERS SNACK PROVIDED BOARD OF TRUSTEES clean and tidy, close to 8.30am Wednesday, ANNUAL GENERAL Enquiries and bookings ELECTIONS 2007 town and college. April 11 MEETING $240p/w. HAVE A SAFE AND Jackie Grinder 871-2935 Declaration of Parent and or Pauline Strong - 871-4140 Staff Election Results 120/3 Thorncombe on April 12, 2007 at HAPPY EASTER Road, bed settee with 7.30pm at the Waipa Parent Council Building HORSE TRAIL RIDE attached carport, re- Representatives votes: cently re-decorated Any queries WAITANGURU HALL Allen, Tanja 98 through out. $120p/w. please phone PUBLIC NOTICES SATURDAY, April 21, 2007 Brdanovic, Simon 113 Lists of other houses Kees - 871-3848 Cockburn, Stuart 52 available at the office. MT PIRONGIA COUNTRY MUSIC 30 minutes from Piopio (signposted) Gibson, Selina 97 Viewing by appointment Is held at the Pirongia School Hall Registration 9.30am at Waitanguru Hall Huizenga, Bernard 45 PUBLIC NOTICES Orr, Maree 34 only. This Sunday Ride out 10.00am 039TC213/07 Overdevest, Belinda 52 1.00pm Start Please phone $20.00 per Horse Rawson, Emma 64 Jade Roache ALCOHOLICS Sponsored by Firth Concrete, Bond Road 20-30 km loop Russ, Andrew 87 (021) 744-942 or ANONYMOUS Bring your own lunch and drink Williams, Michael 39 871-5044 ext 218 Invalid Votes 7 References and bond If you want to BBQ and Drinks on sale at end of the ride required drink, that’s your I hereby declare the business Sponsored by : Elders Livestock Glen Lane following duly elected: ***CASH***CASH*** IF YOU WANT TO Enquiries to : Tanja Allen Te Awamutu Realty MREINZ STOP, THAT’S OURS For : Mark and Susie Verry (07) 877-8842 Simon Brdanovic “Nobody does it better” ~ Old Postcards (pre 1960’s) NZ and World Selina Gibson Phone 871-4072 ~ Old Coin Collections and Accumulations Emma Rawson or 870-3463 Andrew Russ LANDLORDS ~ Gold Coins - Sovereigns - etc WWaitangnuruaitangnuru TTrailrail BBikeike RRideide PO Box 194 ~ War Medals and Badges For full details visit: www.silver-bullet.co.nz/events Wishing your property Staff Representative ~ Fire Brigade Medals to be managed by a Te Awamutu Votes: ~ Old Bread an Milk Tokens SSUNDAYUNDAY AAprilpril 22,22, 20072007 recognised professional? Cosgriff, Phillipa 15 ~ WW1 Military Mail FFundraiserundraiser fforor WWaitanguruaitanguru HHallall Society Sutton, Cass 4 TENANTS ~ Old Photos and Memorabilia 3300 MMinutesinutes ffromrom PPiopioiopio ((signposted)signposted) Classiﬁ ed I hereby declare Phillipa Needing help finding Buying at the ~ FFirstirst sstagetage aapproximatelypproximately 6600 kkmm accommodation which Cosgriff duly elected. Advertising METHODIST CHURCH HALL ~ SSecondecond sstagetage aapproximatelypproximately 3355 kkmm suits your needs? Signed RRegistrationegistration 99.30am.30am aatt WWaitangnuruaitangnuru Phone 871 51 51 Bank Street Patty Dudson Contact Francene HHallall Wednesday April 11 Returning Officer on 871-7146, between 10.00am and 2.00pm RRideide ooutut 110.00am0.00am Mobile $$20.0020.00 pperer BBikeike TAYLORS (027) 289-3952 PUBLIC NOTICES BBBQBQ aandnd DDrinksrinks fforor ssaleale fforor tthehe ddayay RESTAURANT CAFE 871-6287 a/h & FUNCTION Waipa Property IInn associationassociation withwith CENTRE Link Ltd. MREINZ KKENEN FAGANFAGAN atat KINGKING COUNTRYCOUNTRY CAN-AMCAN-AM A.T.V’sA.T.V’s SSponsoredponsored by:by: TTasmanasman ConcreteConcrete ServicesServices LtdLtd MATURE flatmate CLOSED EEnquiriesnquiries to:to: wanted, $85 p/w, n/s, for the Easter Break own garage. Phone BBrendanrendan DenizeDenize PhonePhone (07)(07) 877-8349877-8349 871-8612. HHelmetselmets andand BootsBoots stronglystrongly recommendedrecommended WE RE-OPEN, TUESDAY, APRIL 10 ONE bedroom cottage, 7kms from Te Awa- Thursday Night Carvery, mutu, $85 p/w. Phone Perhaps you are able to help? Friday Night 871-9410. Special A La Carte Peter Renshaw is being forced to leave New Dining

SAFE ‘N’ SOUND Zealand by immigration. Peter is appealing Weddings, Conferences, to the Te Awamutu Community for help so Parties, Funerals, STORAGE he is able to remain in his 10 month old twin Any Occasion.

Lock up daughters lives. Phone 870-2030 storage units Electric Security Fence SPORTS NOTICES 24/7 access Camera and patrolled surveillance TE AWAMUTU Phone 871-2171 BASKETBALL or (0274) 407-101 Entry Forms Proud to be Locally for the owned and operated Te Awamutu Basketball Winter League TE AWAMUTU Please help Peter Renshaw by coming into the Competition are now SELF STORAGE Te Awamutu Courier and signing his petition. available from From $17 p/w Stirling Sports, 24hr access Te Awamutu. Camera Surveillance PH: (07) 856-7584 Competition starts May 2, 2007 or (027) 608-1749 Entries close THREE bedroom Friday, April 20, house in excellent 2007. condition, recently TE AWAMUTU COLLEGE decorated, walking Phone distance to town cen- BOARD OF TRUSTEES Stu ~ 870-2922 tre, n/s, no dogs pre- ELECTION 2007 Keri-Lyn ~ 870-5467 ferred, available April 30, bond and refer- Declaration of Parent and Staff ences required, $280 Election Results BUSINESS SUPER p/w. Phone (021) 154- Parent Representatives Vote: DEALS 6789. THREE bedroom Grenfell, Christopher 164 house with double ga- Mylchreest, James 279 AIR FILLS rage, available now, Rust, Noldy 280 ON site filling. Spence Westerbaan, Bernard 150 close to town, $280 Marine phone 871- p/w, references re- I hereby declare the following duly elected: 7711. quired, no dogs. Christopher Grenfell TOWBARS Phone (021) 943-349. James Mylchreest Noldy Rust STUART Law Ltd, TIDY two bedroom Phone 871-6426. flat, $200 p/w. Phone Staff Representative (021) 212-3680. Crombie, William TWO bedroom unit across from College, I hereby declare the following elected unopposed: $220p/w. Phone Diane William Crombie 871-5354 or (021) 671-354. Trish Ure Returning Officer Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, April 5, 2007 PAGE 19 CARAVANS & FOR SALE LIVESTOCK PROPERTIES FOR WANTED KNOWN WORK WANTED WORK WANTED TRAILERS WANTED SALE LIZ CLARKE AUTUMN ROTARY In-Step Podiatry Services AUTUMN KIHIKIHI CARAVANS wanted, AC PETFOODS BSC, BA, DIPHE, SRCH(UK), ACTION PLAN BOOK FAIR Three bedroom MRCH(UK), SRPODNZ, MNZPOD 10 - 30 ft, any condi- Book now for your April Now Buying house Chiropodist/Podiatrist tion, anywhere, will Autumn clean up, R.O.W, 1272m travel. Up to $10,000. 20, 21, 22 Horses Trained in the United Kingdom replanting, garden section, Phone Steve (027) Appointments booked resurrection, general Te Rapa 0800-DOWNCOW backs onto 622-0011. between maintenance, Phone Garden Centre Racecourse, 9.00am - 1.00pm, Tess at Great Garden Quite private Hamilton Monday to Friday Workz on (027) 238- FOR SALE EMPTY $245,000 355 Mahoe St 2517 or 872-2853 A/H. BaBarrrgainsgains Phone 870-2132 Te Awamutu GGaaalorelore HEIFERS Ph 870-4080 BEST ARMCHAIRS and high BW empty PICQUET HILL 65 years old, need re- cows wanted. ELECTRICAL covering, $38 pair. ROAD WORK WANTED for all your Phone (027) 275-5655. Phone Owen Watson ~ Lovely solid family (07) 873-6222 or electrical GARAGE SALE home PARTNER requirements BROTHER (021) 874-570 ~ Immaculate, with fresh modern decor Book keeping, Phone THREE thread Over- Training, Installation locker, good condition, 17 Dick Street, Ki- ~ Three bedrooms 021 024 86002 $200. Phone 871- hikihi, kayaks etc, GOATS REQUIRED plus office nook Phone Moira on 8336. 8.30am, not before. ~ Two spacious living Goat N.Z Ltd is seeking areas (027) 282-4963 CARPET. Phone Ultra CAKE TINS JUMBLE sale, all suitable goats for the ~ Large kitchen with Ofﬁ ce Works Ltd Clean 871-6662 to clothing 50c an article Export Meat Industry. dishwasher 081TC200/07 book now! FOR hire, boards and and $2 a bag, St An- Competitive Schedule ~ Spacious rear deck paper for sale, drew’s Presbyterian paid plus freight subsidy. TREE & STUMP ~ Double garage with CHIMNEY Renshaws Butchery. Church, Saturday, auto door SERVICE Phone 871-6470. 8.30 - 11am. All enquiries to: Dave Salmon ~ Great views over Call Dennis Clements A1 CHIMNEY CURTAIN KIHIKIHI (07) 870-3171 town TOTAL TREE CARE SERVICES 66 Hall Street, 8am ~ Fully fenced 860 m² Phone 871-5221 199TC205/06 Clean, repairs, parts. REMNANTS (021) 961-563 section backs onto onwards, bar stools, Te Awamutu Owned Andrew Taylor AND short ends re- clothing and more. farmland and Operated ~ $376, 000 negotiable Phone duced to clear, also PROPERTIES FOR 871-5351~ 871-4244 Venetian and Roller SALE Phone 021 721 499 BOBCAT and truck (027) 466-4367 blinds, small selection VEHICLES view on hire, metal, sand sup- at below cost. Bring www.trademe.co.nz plies, owner/operator. your measurements to WANTED HOUSE FOR #91487078 Phone Tony 871-9582 Carpet & Curtain OPEN HOME or (021) 154-2322. Court. SALE Easter Monday April 9 ~ Four bedrooms/three 1.00 - 2.00pm DUCK SHOOTERS DEAD CARS bedroom and office CAR valet. Phone Ul- ~ Ensuite tra Clean 870-3452 EVENING SECTION for sale, today! Cash Paid ~ Walk in wardrobe 808m² Lola lee Monday April 16, ~ Double garage, Heights. Phone (027) at 6.30pm * internal access 229-9686. WORK WANTED Hot Specials and Prizes 27 Mangauika Road Pirongia SECTION Muir Road, Watch our advert $100 3000m², prime sight,

200-06 April 5 Open Home $195,000. Phone 871- NNeedeed

103TC Free Pick up Sunday April 8 8508 or (0274) 909 VERN WILSON 1.30pm - 3.30pm Phone Andy: 294. DDrivingriving Enquiries (027) 539-8175 GUN SHOP (07) 823-6989 LLessons?essons? FALCON or txt: (027) 453-7637 SECTION for sale, RRosetownosetown DDriverriver TTrainingraining UTE 1988, tidy condi- PPh:h: 8871-556971-5569 MMob:ob: ((0274)0274) 1125-00025-000 *conditions apply 065TC206/07 4324m², 94 Kio Kio tion, canopy, sun vi- DIGGER FOR Station Road, Otoro- HIRE sor, original condi- hanga, $140,000. PROPERTIES FOR SALE tion, 280,000kms, Phone (07) 873-1777. Subdivisions, WOF & rego, one CASH FOR Drainage, Soakholes, owner, $3250. Phone CARS LIVESTOCK WANTED (027) 314-7766 or 871- CARS DO YOU WANT A HOUSE Driveways etc. $1$122200 5509 a/h. Mini digger for jobs at Phone The Car King WITH A DIFFERENCE? Then look no fufurrrther...ther... home FIREWOOD on (021) 051-2270 or ~ Three bedrooms Free 5m³ - $160, 10m³ - 871-5353 a/h ~ Large lounge Quote! $290 delivered. Phone conditions apply ~ New kitchen/bathroom (07) 873-9190 eve- ~ New carpets, lino, drapes, paintwork Hewitson Plumbing nings, mobile (021) Greenlea ~ Landscaped gardens Phone 871-3620 617-349. PREMIER MEATS LIMITED $297,000 ono GRAZING FIREWOOD ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE WANTED Phone 021 524 614 DRY firewood, Blue or 020211 172 7494 ELECTRICIAN Gum mixture $90m³. Cows Bulls Prime Ox/Heifer CHRIS MYLCHREEST Phone 870-5210. PALM KERNEL CHRIS MYLCHREEST PROMPT PROCESSING FREE CARTAGE SAME DAY KILL FARMS FOR SALE SOURCE NZ FOR: Immediately available STUART ALLAN LIVESTOCK BUYER EXPRESSION OF INTEREST OF LAND New Installations for delivery, quality A/H: 07 829 8272 MOB: 029 290 4330 Maintenance FREE product, professional FOR LEASE BY TENDER Repairs Confidential advice service, freight options. VEHICLES WANTED Enquiries are invited for leasing 141 hectares, on consumer, legal Call SourceNZ on Phone 871-2914 and other areas. 0508 SOURCENZ 130 Hectares effective grazing land, 8 km from Mobile (0508-768-723) Otorohanga as from July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2010. Available at the (027) 496-7849 for competitive on The CAR DUMP Comprising 53 hectares flat, 64 hectares easy Citizens Advice Bureau, farm pricing. United Arcade. hills, 13 hectares hill country. The land would be Your local palm COMPANY suitable for dry stock finishing or dairy grazing. FARMERS, lifestyle Phone 871-4111 kernel supplier. Development is good with excellent blocks, orchardist, soil 0800 CAR DUMP compaction, drainage, Sub-division and reticulated water to all 0800 227 3867 Get th airation problems, I SPORTS NOTICES at car paddocks. o have the tool for the FREE CAR REMOVAL uta there Soil fertility had regular top dressing for 40 job. The Aitchison MAIHIHI SCHOOL TRAILBIKE RIDE (Waikato & King Country) years. Subsoiler, also avail- 283TC209/06 Woolshed and cattle yards on property. able, rippers, roller- tiller for your cultiva- Sunday 15th April, 2007 9.00am start FOR SALE Contact Brian Pitts-Brown tion needs. Phone Ray RD2 Hoddle Road, Otorohanga Phone (07) 873-7207 871-7156.

Signposted between Otorohanga and Te Awamutu LIVESTOCK WANTED FIREWOOD 40kms of hills, bush, farmland and streams FOR SALE THIS ONE HAS IT ALL! BONER COWS WANTED

Suitable for ATV and two wheelers Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment Helmets and boots must be worn Mixed poplar and blue gum firewood available.

Large trailer load - $120.00. Free delivery within Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule Children’s track available Te Awamutu. Food and Drink available Also empty heifers and potter bulls Please contact Sharon at Gracelands Group of Ser- Entry fee: $25 adults and $10 children vices on: (07) 871-6410 or after hours phone Carole Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 Phone Joanne Fox on (07) 873-0761 on (027) 687-7530 Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (0274) 925-080 PAGE 20 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, April 5, 2007 WORK WANTED WORK WANTED FARM FARM WORK SITUATIONS VACANT EMPLOYEES WANTED FENCING WANTED CAFE/CATERING POST driving, auger drilling, post and rail, RELIEF MILKER 2IC Have you had experience in post and batten, Experienced and catering and cooking? stockyards, deer fenc- SHUTTLE Start June 1, 2007 Do you like to be creative? ing, vineyards. Phone 550 cows reliable. SERVICE Could you prepare food (07) 827-1849 or (027) We offer: Prefer Pirongia and 473-0001. Ph Pat or Deanne Te Pahu area. for 10 - 100 people? 872-2530 • Good working (027) 289-5496 or conditions with Phone John If so we would like to discuss options for Glen Rawson (027) 289-5497 flexible time off Catering at the Te Awamutu Golf Club. Plumbing • Tidy three bedroom 871-9943 Wages or Catering Contract can be Craftsman, Plumber home negotiated. and Gasfitter TTRUCKRUCK SIX wheeler tip truck We seek: Roofing Maintenance FARM EMPLOYEES WANTED For further information for hire, experienced • New Someone with Phone Helen on 871-5661 driver/operator. Tractor experience Phone (027) 222-7590 • or 870-2987a/h Phone (07) 827-1849 Honest, reliable and FARM WORKER WANTED or (027) 473-0001. looking to take DENTAL SURGERY ASSISTANT responsibility June 1, 2007 start GREENACRES • VERSATILE Able to work in a 360 cow farm We are looking for an experienced dental Property maintenance HOME SERVICES team environment. between Te Awamutu and surgery assistant to work in our busy family Lawn mowing, pruning, Phone (07) 872-2522 or Otorohanga. practice in Te Awamutu. waterblasting, also (027) 473-7443 This is a part time position of 2 - 3 days per experienced Phone (07) 873-0760 - Ken mechanic works from FARMHAND / 2IC week, and flexibility is a necessity.

home - cheaper rates, The suitable applicant will have the following: free quotes and Competent person DAIRY FARM ASSISTANT pensioner rates. Natasha (027) 256-0093 required to commence We require a keen and reliable person to ~ Excellent empathetic patient care (07) 827-8886 June 07, Te Awamutu Phone 027 683 7086 help with 380 cows at Puahue, ~ Excellent organizational and communication 31a Madison Street, area, 400 cows, or 870-5037 Cambridge. Te Awamutu. Live in/Live out position. skills Professional oven cleaners, flat/rolling contour, 36 LOUNGE suites AG ITO Training encouraged. ~ Have motivation to fulfil your patients dental house cleaning, tenant, AS/HB shed, three needs. cleaned. Phone Ultra bedroom home. We Start June 2007 Clean 871-6662 now! general carpet cleaning, garden maintenance, seek an honest reliable Phone Andrew or Michelle If you think this is what you are looking for and MEATEATER landscape & design. person, excellent work 870-1336 or (027) 491-3814 you want to work in a fun, busy environment, All jobs considered. please send a covering letter and up to date CV to: HOMEKILLS LTD ethics & quiet with stock. Own bike and Now Killing Pigs 25% SHAREMILKER Michelle Trotter WEEDSPRAYING experience preferred. Phone 871-9995 Central to Te Awamutu and Cambridge. Lumino Care Dental Boom We offer competitive 44 Whatawhata Road, Dinsdale, Hamilton or (029) 871-9995 Pasture salary, excellent time 215 cows, 75 ha, 65 000 ms, 18 HB. Well set up, low input farm. MORTGAGE Crop off, training and or email Maize supportive working If you’ve got what it takes send CV to: [email protected] BROKER Handgun Work environment. NZMBA Sharemilker Position Phone Jim Coates Phone Stuart P O Box 1 Phone Christine (027) 446-0342 (07) 333-2812 or Te Awamutu 871-3176 or (07) 873-2884 (027) 345-4953 (021) 545-302 YOUTH REQUIRED YOUTH REQUIRED Odyssey SITUATIONS VACANT To help milk 340 cows, U2, Decile 9, Scale A - Fixed Term Position.

Shuttle plus general farm work, 24 ASHB. Due to roll growth, we require an experienced Would prefer one years experience, teacher for a new Y1 - Y2 class to help us must be reliable, honest, keen to learn, Colin Paterson achieve our goal “Academic Excellence with with good work ethics. Ph/Fax: 870-1904 Country Values”. TE AWAMUTU BASED Situated between Otorohanga and We have a strong focus on Literacy and Luxury Shuttle Service Te Awamutu, farm cottage available. Numeracy, and are in the first year of an All Centres Phone (07) 873-7738 evenings 0800 639 773 OFFICE/SALES PERSON or (027) 491-9060 ICT cluster providing excellent professional development for the successful candidate. Opportunity for a motivated person to join our busy retail and service centre, hours Monday to DAIRY ASSISTANT This position starts at the beginning of Term OFFAL 2 (or as soon as can be negotiated). Friday, 9.00 am till 3.00 pm. HOLES Person required to help manager and owner Applications close 3.00pm on The successful applicant will need to be: on 450 cow low input farm, mid way between Wednesday, April 11, 2007. ~ self motivated Otorohanga / Te Awamutu. Application packs available from the office.

KING COUNTRY ~ have a general knowledge of office procedures Opportunity given to manage one herd Phone 871-5203 or DRILLING ~ have a neat and tidy appearance when ready. email [email protected] ~ be able to work with a team Comfortable three bedroom house available. * 4 Wheel Drive June 1st 2007 start. * Best Equipment ~ have good customer relations AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN

* Best Prices Apply in writing to Please phone with two phone references. * Foundations We have an opportunity for a motivated person to John Haworth Betta Electrical Paul and Dianne White join our busy Service Department. * Lined Soak Holes 07 873-0736 * Associated PO Box 56 We hold the Mitsubishi and Holden franchise and Concrete Products Te Awamutu currently have eight technicians. Have you the following skills? for a personal interview SITUATIONS VACANT PHONE DENNIS • WOF issuing authority essential COLSON • A sound knowledge of mechanics and electronics 0800 DUG HOLES • A team player 0800 384 465 JUNIOR ACCOUNTING PERSON • Ability to give our customers the best service PC PROBLEMS? we can deliver NO fix, no fee, repairs We are an accounting firm based in • Good communication skills and be able to Te Awamutu. from experienced local work in a busy environment IT professional. Mo- We are currently looking for a junior account A history of franchise involvement will be helpful bile upgrades, repairs person at entrance level. This position and installations ser- but not essential. would ideally suit someone that has vice. No call out fees! If this sounds like you we want to hear from you. Phone Matt (027) completed year 12 or 13 accounting and is 515-6996 or 870-3038. looking towards a career in accounting. Please send CV to:

POST driving, experi- Competitive remuneration along with Automotive Technician enced operator. Phone financial assistance towards studying P O Box 102 Neil (021) 926-315. accounting will be negotiated with the Te Awamutu successful applicant. Attn. Graham Sharp

RESIDENTIAL LIFESTYLE blocks for If this is you then please send or email all your fencing re- your CV to: ROSETOWN HOLDEN TE AWAMUTU MITSUBISHI quirements. Experi- [email protected] ence and quality guaranteed. Phone Or post to: (07) 827-1849 or (027) Junior Accounting 473-0001. Hobbs Rose SPOUTING, Marley, P O Box 368, Te Awamutu $29 mtr, fitted inc gst. Phone Tony 871-3620. ULTRA Clean, complete cleaning services. Phone 871-6662.

Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, April 5, 2007 PAGE 21 SITUATIONS SITUATIONS SITUATIONS SITUATIONS VACANT 095TC032-07 VACANT VACANT VACANT REGISTERED NURSES ttilil MALE OFFICE ARE you aged between AND CAREGIVERS 16-18? Looking for a WORKER job? Let me help you WE NEED YOU NOW!!!!! EASTER HOURS REQUIRED get valuable work ex- Open Good Friday - Open Saturday 7.30am till late Great pay, education programme 25 - 30 hours perience towards Open Easter Sunday from 5pm - Open Monday permanent employ- and support. NO SURCHARGES FOR EASTER WEEKEND per week. ment. Phone Fiona on ST PATRICK’S We cater for Private Hospitals, Would suit semi (07) 827-3754 or text SCHOOL Rest Home and Homecare. WWarmarm aandnd friendlyfriendly ffamilyamily CCafeafe & RRestaurantestaurant - FFullyully llicensedicensed retired person. TE AWAMUTU your name and num- Come and join our fantastic Bureau. 110404 GeorgeGeorge St,St, TeTe AAwamutuwamutu PhPh 870870 60206020 Phone 870-2200 ber to (027) 294-8556. St Patrick’s School, Call Ann Roache or Anne Murrell today!! Te Awamutu is seeking Phone 838-3793 - NIGHTINGALE or (027) 497-2689 CAFE an energetic , innovative SECURITY Officers ASSISTANT and enthusiastic LTR are needed! Gain this Scale A Teacher to teach GROCERY ASASSISTANTSSISTANTS NZQA approved a Year 4 class with an We require a immediate start for the qualification by corre- mature part time At Te Awamutu Woolworth’s we currently have Thursday Night rest of the 2007 spondence for under part time hours available after school and cafe assistant in school year. $550. Student loans Te Awamutu. Applicants must be weekends within our Grocery Department. till late may apply. Phone willing to support and It will be up to you to ensure that the shelves Sparx 0800-800-043. This is a part time position with a uphold the Special are stocked and well presented. Experience is UNEMPLOYED? Sick Character of the school. of being on a benefit? permanent not necessary as full training will be provided. 095TC021/07 Saturday shift. Please send a letter of Let me help you find application, stating Please apply in writing to: a job. Retrain, up-skill Are you reliable, curriculum strengths to Dry Goods Manager Phone 871 4768 and gain valuable professional, enjoy PO Box 69 work experience by The Principal being a team player St Patrick’s School Te Awamutu giving Fiona a call at and can work Employment Plus. 625 Alexandra Street Applications close April 12, 2007 Saturdays? Te Awamutu (07) 827-3754 or text Spending Easter your name and num- Then ring Debbie or preferably ber to (027) 294-8556. on (07) 827827---91479147 in Te Awamutu? email [email protected]

Applications close Spend it with us! Friday, April 27 at 4pm Thu - DJ til midnight, come and Great Idea!! have Easter drinks with us! VOLUNTEER Fri - Open for dining... check IHC volunteers make an extraordinary difference out our awesome lunch by doing ordinary things! and dinner menu.

~Swimming or fishing Sat - Midnite closing, hop along ~ Walking the dog with our DJ. ~ Visiting a cafe or library ~ Anything and everything - Sun - Open for dining from 10am, even just hanging out! come on in and chill out.

To find out more, please contact: Arawata Street Caroline Evans Phone: 871 7282 Volunteer Co-ordinator 095TC014-07 (07) 839-4802 or email [email protected] SITUATIONS VACANT

CAFE & WINE BAR THE OHAUPO HOTEL. TE AWAMUTU CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

PART-TIME OFFICE MANAGER

Working 12-15 hours per week. We are looking for a person to run our Open for your 095TC030/07 day to day administration. dining pleasure: IF YOU: ~ Are fully computer literate ~ Work as part of a team Good Friday ~ Pay attention to detail ~ Welcome changes Saturday Then please forward you Curriculum Vitae to: The Chairperson, Easter Sunday CAB, 2/213 Alexandra St, Ohaupo Hotel, Ohaupo Village Te Awamutu PHONE For a job description please phone CAB : 871-4111 07 823 6951

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PAGE 22 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, April 5, 2007 Regent Staff Special Choice - VITUS FIRST NEW ZEALAND SCREENINGS at Te Awamutu. A NZ Walt Disney-style, fun-adventure with some Jules Verne- type thrills. Warmly recommended as good family entertainment. Just right for the holidays. A treat for the family starring Randy Quaid. A Win debut Suicide Dogs CD modern adventure, inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s tale. An international group of Te Awamutu Courier and - it’s a credit to themselves and youngsters unite in their bid to fi nd the fabled CDs4nix (formerly Tracs) give a tribute to hardworking bands hidden treasure on a remote South Pacifi c readers the chance to celebrate everywhere. Island. Filmed around Auckland. Suicide Dogs performing Friday, Agnostic Front are the SAT 11.35 & 1.35, SUN 11.05 & 1.05, April 20 at Auckland’s Kings undisputed Godfathers of New TUE & WED 11.50 & 1.50 Arms (R18) with Agnostic Front, York Hardcore. MissingTeeth and The Bludgers, Their DVD/CD release ‘Live At by winning a copy of their debut CBGB’ pretty much tells it all. The REGENT Theatre Beautiful CD ‘Breakin Away’. Check it out to see what you’ll Te Awamutu • Ph 07 871 6678 Tickets are available from be in for at the show www.regent3.itgo.com CDs4nix. This is hardcore punk in it’s Suicide Dogs debut effort purest and truest form. A lush and perfectly produced period Disaster has a passport! Rowan Atkinson dishes up 16 tracks of explosive Frontman Roger Miret gives a piece providing viewing the whole family is back and just as crazy as ever. You’ll will enjoy. Renee Zellweger, Emily Watson high energy punk rock and roll, gut wrenching and soul searching laugh ‘till you cry. and Ewen McGregor in the infectious, MR BEAN’S HOLIDAY PG fi st in the air anthems. performance as he leads the band light-hearted fi lm that will keep you Singles include ‘Wastin My through the 21 song set. giving back’. THU 7.45, FRI 1.30 & 5.00, smiling. It’s warm, funny, revealing and SAT 1.15, 4.55 & 8.30, Life Away’, ‘Breakin Away’ and From his impassioned intro Fans came from Canada, Japan, moving. ‘Skating On The Dole’ and set the to ‘Strength’ to his powerhouse Poland, Germany and England to SUN 12.45, 4.25 & 8.00, scene for their blistering live set. performance on ‘Crucifi ed’ he be at this show and it’s easy to MON 1.30 & 5.00, TUE & WED 1.20, 4.55 & 8.25 On their climb to prominence lives in the moment. see why. they have supported many Great work with the audience His true homeboy loyalist A big epic movie, action-fi lled with notables including City Newton on ‘Gotta Go’ and philosophical feelings are no better evident rousing battle scenes. A visually exciting experience from the creator of SIN CITY. Bombers, The Bleeders and who statements such as ‘how do than in Take Me Back. G could forget The Bouncing Souls you grow out of a culture?’ on This is the must have DVD/CD concert - Suicide Dogs passionate ‘Anthem’ show how these guys set and the must see Hardcore/Punk THU 5.55, FRI 3.15 & 6.45, no nonsense shows confront the the scene and light the way for show of the year - no question. Be SAT 11.30, 3.05 & 6.45, reality of living as a punk rocker others to follow. there! SUN 11.00, 2.35 & 6.15, MON 3.15 & 6.45, in NZ and deal to it the only Miret preaches the gospel of To be in to win simply put TUE & WED 11.30, 3.10 & 6.40 way they know how - music and hardcore with a passion few can your name, address and daytime THE QUEEN M goodtimes. match. His embodiment of the contact number on the back of a FIFTH MONTH. ENDS SOON. It’s refreshing to see a gutsy, spirit,ethos and philosophy is standard sized envelope, address TUE & WED 1.55 down to earth, effort from a bunch evident in all that he says and it to the ‘Suicide Dogs CD Com- An outstanding and exciting TRUE of stalwarts loyal to their craft. does at a show - ‘this is what petition’ and make sure it reaches adventure with excellent audience Get some now - live or recorded hardcore is all about - getting and our offi ce by 5pm next Tuesday. response, which we thoroughly recommend. RR1616 BLOOD DIAMOND R16 FOURTH MONTH. ENDS SOON. FRI 5.50, Linn playing homecoming concert SAT 8.05, SUN 7.35, MON 5.50 Armed, dangerous and hysterical. When Linn Lorkin plays Out on Tour NZ with the support of showcases 12 Lorkin originals in Hilarious from start to finish, thanks to a in the Styx on Wednesday night, Creative New Zealand, marks the a fun, upbeat and accessible way. terrific cast, inventive direction and a brilliantly written script. A razor sharp script THU 5.45 & 8.05, FRI 3.45 & 6.00, it will be a homecoming concert release of ‘Kiwiana,’ Linn’s fi fth Accompanied by New Yorker packed with one-liners make this easily SAT 3.25, 5.40 & 7.55, of sorts. solo album, a delightful marriage Hershal on accordion and former the most impressive Brit-com of the year. SUN 2.55, 5.10 & 7.25, MON 3.45 & 6.00, Lorkin grew up on the of pure lyrics with varied, eclectic Van Morrison backing vocalist TUE & WED 5.45 & 8.05 Pukeatua property when it was musical styles from around the Anna Rugis, Linn Lorkin will An amazing and hilarious adventure with a dairy farm. world. swing out from the HHOTOT heartfelt results. An incredible assortment Now she is a unique singer/ From bossa piano a full programme of characters and a family beyond your songwriter/chanteuse/raconteuse nova to Cuban of all her songs about wildest imagination. - equally at home singing in mambo, waltz, New Zealand, with RR1313 FFUZZUZZ English or in French, but with tango, country, a lot of new ditties THU 7.55, SAT 5.50, SUN 5.20, a truly ‘kiwi’ background as the ‘40s swing and and some recut and TUE & WED 7.55 dairy farmer’s daughter from the ‘50s ching- repolished older gems. It’s very funny and a most appealing Waikato. ching-ching, Contact Out in the comedy of love and success. Stars Hugh This concert, promoted by Arts this album Styx for show details. Grant and Drew Barrymore. MUSIC AND LYRICS PG THIRD MONTH. LAST DAYS. 947 FRI & MON 1.55, TUE & WED 3.55 G “In a class of its own. Equal parts drama, comedy, mystery, satire and spoof, this is a cracker. Do not miss it.” NZ Herald. HISTORY BOYS M FRI 6.25, SAT 4.00, SUN 3.30, MON 6.25, TUE & WED 3.45 A flashy blockbuster that offers enough quirky pleasure to feel fresh and THU 5.50, FRI 1.45 & 3.55, unpredictable. Nicolas Cage as a SAT 11.25, 1.25 & 3.45, superstar motorcycle rider Johnny Blaze, SUN 10.55, 12.55 & 3.15, the Marvel Comic fiery hero. Ghost Rider MON 1.45 & 3.55, smokes! TUE & WED 11.40, 1.40, 3.40 & 5.55 A fresh, exhilarating and funny romantic treat with a perfect cast. As charming as AMELIE but more grown up. M STORY OF MY LIFE M THU 8.20, SAT 8.10, SUN 7.40, TUE & WED 7.50 THU 8.15, FRI 6.10, SAT 6.05 & 8.20, REGENT STAFF SPECIAL CHOICE. SUN 5.35 & 7.50, MON 6.10, Absolutely SPLENDID entertainment. Alex, TUE & WED 8.15 Allan, Fred, Peter, Jordan and Sapphire A fun-fi lled adventure. The action is previewed this wonderful fi lm and gave it breakneck and practically uninterrupted. the thumbs up. A RARE CINEMA GEM.

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