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m 027 451 4732 e [email protected] TUESDAY,TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER JULY 29, 30, 2014 2014 Te Awamutu Realty Ltd MREINZ Licensed Real Estate Agent REAA 2008 Crafty formula works Vote for your favourite BY GRANT JOHNSTON You have a week to decide your favourite pet. While Saturday’s better-than- Voting for Pet Idol closes forecast weather contributed to a successful Pirongia Craft Day, an on Tuesday, October 7 (5pm) even bigger factor is ensuring at the Te Awamutu Courier. that in its 36th year the event is You can view all the maintaining its popularity. wonderful entries and pick up Pirongia Craft Day commit- extra voting forms from our tee’s strict adherence to hand- office. made crafts is paying handsome The winner of Pet Idol will dividends, enhancing the annual be announced on October 14. fair day’s reputation near and far. Scholarship Waitoa’s Jan Shoemark — who has been selling her glass reminder art for 10 years and was back for Deadline for the Altrusa Te her fifth Pirongia Craft Day, said Awamutu’s Vocational Pirongia was one of the two best Scholarship is Friday. summer shows that she attends The scholarship, of up to (the other being the massive $2500, is intended to assist Martinborough craft show). women who wish to return to She said the authenticity of the workplace and need to the crafts at Pirongia and the retrain or women who have way the whole community gets involved make it a really special been unable to undertake event. tertiary study in the past. She took a lot of orders and For an application form or commented that people were more details contact Leanne being more specific about exactly Milligan (altrusata@xtra what they wanted and happy to .co.nz or ph 07 848 2811). wait for it to be created — with a lot of work lining up in front of Win tickets her. Renee Hastie of Ngarua- to home show wahia’s The Bonsai Company If you’re looking for some said she also took a lot of orders inspiration, you’re sure to find and with many clients wanting it at the 30th Waikato Home her creations as Christmas pre- and Garden Show (October sents, she faces a busy few 2-5). months. It’s full of new products, A bus load of visitors from cutting-edge designs, displays New Plymouth were attending and decorative trends. their first Pirongia Craft Day — You can taste your way they were having a ball and around the Gourmet Food vowed to return. “We usually go to Pavilion, take a journey Martinborough — this is just through the Space Module, fantastic,” said Lorna Ganstad. walk through the ‘Design at its A number of comments on Best’ dream home and and be Pirongia Craft Day’s Facebook wowed by a stunning page also lauded the event, its Mediterranean garden organisers and the volunteer complete with waterfall. groups who contribute so whole- You can also watch top heartedly to the day. One of those chefs in action, win over groups — Pirongia Fire Force — $175,000 in prizes, enjoy had to send members off to battle TC300914GJ01 street theatre, cafes and bars. a scrub fire at Te Pahu around HATS OFF to Pirongia Craft Day said New Plymouth visitor Lorna Ganstad, seeking some sun protection To win a free double pass, the middle of the day. at Waiheke Island milliner Lynsey Champion’s stall to go with a dress she had bought earlier in the day. email your contact details to: “Thank you for putting cathy.asplin@teawamutu together another high quality with expectation at what I might to be a villager and able to invite the volunteer groups happy with courier.co.nz by 4pm event,” wrote Pirongia resident find!” people to our fab market. Thank the day — selling out of its 900 tomorrow. Paula McWha. Another local resident, Sylvia you to the many volunteers. You bacon rolls and bottled water by “I liken the day to opening Craig commented that there was are amazing!” she wrote. 1pm and raising over $2500. Christmas presents — excited something for everyone. “Proud Pirongia Plunket was one of ■ For more photos see page 3.

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We’ve heard lots of bad Deducting the government various clubs and organisa- They have nothing to apolo- news about the plight of school rates subsidy they still face a tions that cement small popula- gise for because their growing children going to school current rates bill of around $44 tion centres into vibrant com- old and successive govern- hungry, but very little has been a week from their meagre munities like Te Awamutu and ments won’t pay them a super- heard about the financial superannuation payment. make them great places to live. annuation payment that plight of many of our older Growing old gets very A survey some years ago provides them with dignity and single superannuitants. expensive in eye care, dentistry showed that if the volunteers a quality of life. The superannuation weekly and hearing and with no sav- within New Zealand communi- It’s getting harder each year payment for a single person is ings to fall back on many of this ties were paid the average wage for married couples to main- $366 a week. group cannot afford the high for every hour they worked it tain a quality of life on the Many of these people only costs associated with these would then of being a bigger superannuation. have their superannuation to services, so they go without industry than the the timber When Council is setting live on and any savings are them. industry. rates increases for the new ten long gone. They certainly can’t pay for This group paid their taxes year plan they need to ask Like all of us ratepayers them out of their superannu- when then were in the themselves whether commun- 166 Cambridge Road they face a combined Waipa ation. workforce and continue to pay ity members on single super- Te Awamutu and Waikato council rates bill Retired members of the com- their way in retirement with annuation can afford the REFRIGERATION of around $2850 a year that munity form well over 75 % off their voluntary contribution to increases . Ph 871 6793 SERVICES LTD rises every year. the volunteers that run all the community life. KEN GEORGE

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TC300914GJ05 STRATFORD shoppers (right), from left: Josie Wisnewski, Amy Taunt and Ruth Taunt with their Craft Day spoils.

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9735720AA Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Te Awamutu Courier 5 Jack back on elephant saving track

BY GRANT JOHNSTON can donate through Paypal — [email protected], or visit The Te Awamutu teenager who Westpac Bank and ask to make a shot to national prominence as a deposit to the alifelikelily account, nine-year-old when he raised or you can send a cheque made to $20,000 to save an endangered Thai alifelikelily to 1003 Alexandra elephant is at it again. Street, Te Awamutu 3800. “A life Jack Lanting (13) and a friend like lily is the name of my charity (Auckland teacher Tracey Hand) and every little bit helps,” Jack have raised $13,000 so far of the says. “If you can help me, can you $16,000 needed to rescue another please let me know that you have elephant in Thailand. “I can’t wait donated so I can thank you and for this elephant’s pain to stop and send you a photo of the elephant for it to be free to do what it likes you helped to rescue.” when it likes without any torture and to be loved probably for the TC300914SP05A first time in its life,” Jack says. As FLASHBACK: Rescued elephant a further fundraiser, Jack is Kwan Jai playing with Jack having his hair shaved on Friday Lanting in the river at the at Barber Kingz in Hamilton — elephant sanctuary in Thailand aiming to achieve a hairdo in the four years ago. Jack recalls: “It shape of an elephant. The follow- took me 10 days to get her to go ing day he will join the March for in the river because she was Elephants in Queen Street, Auck- terrified of it. Once she had been land. in though she realised how good Jack is asking Courier readers it was and didn’t want to get out, to sponsor him in his latest and she didn’t have to because elephant-saving endeavour. You she was free.” Strong regional focus on efficiency set to continue

Waikato Regional Council is nitrogen getting into Lake Taupo. through the Waikato Mayoral spatial plan project for the wider council’s multi-million dollar aiming to maintain a tight focus on “The council has much to be Forum to deliver greater all round region. investment fund and a $4 Million greater efficiency and effectiveness proud of over its performance last local government efficiency and • implementing an economic increase in the value of total following a year in which it financial year,” chairperson Paula effectiveness across the region,” development strategy for Waikato. investments. achieved just under 90% of per- Southgate said after the meeting. Ms Southgate said. “All these require us to work • completion of the $2.4 Million formance targets and cost savings “We have kept costs under tight She noted co-operation with closely with the likes of iwi, central remediation of the council’s Ham- delivered a total surplus of $2.7 control while delivering solid others would be a key to further and local government, the farming ilton headquarters at $142,000 Million. results across the wide range of success on projects such as: sector, environmental organisa- under budget. These results were highlighted significant activities the council is • Healthy Rivers: Plan for tions and others,” Ms Southgate • an effective response to the on Thursday when the regional involved in. Change/Wai Ora: He Rautaki said. greater than 1-in-100 year flood council adopted its Annual Report “The results reflect the coun- Whakapaipai for the Waikato and “The spirit of co-operation in that affected parts of the region in for 2013/14. cil’s tight focus on increasing Waipa rivers the region is strong and we’ll be June, especially north-west Coro- The report also noted a range of efficiency and effectiveness and • Lake Taupo protection. doing all we can to deliver results mandel. key achievements such as the this will be ongoing in 2014-15. • Sea Change — Tai Timu Tai by working with others.” The full annual report will be completion of the Tui Mine “For example, a fit for purpose Pari, the spatial plan project for Other highlights of the coun- available online next month at remediation project at Te Aroha review designed to boost perform- the Hauraki Gulf. cil’s work from 2013/14 included: www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/ and major progress in reducing ance will continue as will work • the Waikato Mayoral Forum • a solid 8.7% cent return for the annual-report.

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Te Awamutu i-Site Centre has joined forces with provider Lightwire to give free wi-fi to the travelling public. The company has the contract to provide internet services for the centre, and as a free of charge extra service has provided a wireless signal that can be accessed from Selwyn Park and the Rose Gardens. Centre manager Lynne Fenwick says visitors often ask about a wi-fi connection when they arrive in town so they can check TC090914SP08A TC090914SP08B emails, use social media or search local LIGHTWIRE technicians Grant Petersen (left) and Aleks FIRST CUSTOMER: Russell Gunn of Blenheim makes use of Te services. Skomski check the wireless signal in Selwyn Park. Awamutu’s free wifi. She says the free wi-fi is limited, but should be enough to meet those simple demands. Soon after the wi-fi went live it was being used. Russell Gunn was visiting from Blen- heim when he called in to see if wi-fi was available. He says he always calls into i-Sites around the country when travelling and needing wi-fi, so was pleased it was available here.

From Magills – your local butcher.. Valid: 29/09/14 - 12/10/14 What’s On in October

CORNED BONELESS Te Awamutu Events Guide for August as notified to the Te Awamutu Visitor i-Site Centre. SILVERSIDE LAMB LEG ■ 2 Interconnect Te Awamutu, Inter- connect is an opportunity for you to connect with like-minded people, pro- Butterfl ied or Rolled mote your business and events, and make friendships. No joining fee. Come along, every first Thursday of the month (different cafe each month.) For more information sign $6.99 KG up for our newsletter, phone Cat 07 827 4166 or 021 40 30 77, email $17.99 KG [email protected] or visit: facebook.com/connectingcommunity (Fresh from our Bakery) or www.interconnectnz.weebly.com ■ 2,3,4 Creative Fibre: Honouring ROMANIAN Yesteryear. Burchell Pavilion, 1 Gorst Avenue, 9am-4pm. Some exhi- FAMILY bition items will be for sale. Contact PORK AND Cathy Mitchell 871 9643. ■ 5 Waipa Racing Club ‘Feature Day’ LARGE MEAT GARLIC race meeting ■ 6 ‘Tough Love Te Awamutu’ parenting group, every Monday PIES SAUSAGES 7.30pm, back of the Baptist Church ■ 6 Memories Morning Tea staged at Mahuika House: “Beds, Baths and $10.95 EACH $8.99 KG Babies back in Bygone Days” ■ 6 Exploring Te Reo starts at 7.30pm Mahuika House, continues fort- nightly. VANDY’S DRY BONELESS LAMB ■ 7 Te Awamutu Genealogy 7.30pm St John's Parish Lounge. Alternatives to online family trees. $2 for visitors. CURED SHOULDERS ■ 8-9 Te Awamutu Little Theatre presents Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery at Mallen Hall – further OFF CUTS ROLLED information www.facebook.com/ TeAwamutuLittleTheatre

■ 12 Pirongia Country Music Club Open Day, 12.30pm Pirongia School $8.99 KG $14.99 KG Hall. Guest Artist: Helen Paley. All welcome.

■ 16 Waipa Racing Club Trials Day

■ 19 Te Awamutu RSA Country Music Club Open Day. Guest artist Heather Holland, NZ Country Music Open 7 Days Mon-Fri 7am-6pm 81B Jacobs Street, Te Awamutu Ass. President. All welcome. Contact Sat 7am-5pm Sun 10am-4pm Phone (07) 871 3087 Celia Baker 07 871 6045. www.magills.co.nz ■ 24 Waipa Racing Club Industry Day

■ 25 Food and Garden Swap from 11.00 to 2.00pm at Mahuika House, 114 Downes Street Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Te Awamutu Courier 7 Name changes but cause remains

The acronym and the effort to raise awareness remains the same, but the wording is slightly different. SADD now stands for Students Against Dangerous Driving. Te Awamutu College SADD committee chairperson Tanisha Hale says SADD initially stood for Students Against Drunk Driving. “But the focus is now broader — there are more factors that influence driving and cause death on our roads. “To highlight the issue we staged several events during SADD Week. “We started the week with a Death Day. This saw the grim reaper going into classes and selecting people. They would then dress as one of the ‘dead’ and couldn’t TC300914SP07C speak for the rest of the day TE AWAMUTU College students release balloons to remember people who have lost their lives on our roads. “On Tuesday we had a car wreck for students to view and write their thoughts about what they would miss if they were in a car crash. “We also had beer goggles for students to try so they could see that they are not capable of driving when they have been drinking. “On Friday a balloon release was to remember people who lost their lives on our roads. “All week we had white crosses on the field to repre- sent 32 people who have died in the Waikato due to danger- ous driving. “We also remembered over 700 teens who have lost TC300914SP07B their lives on our roads over TE AWAMUTU College student Beverlee Cox-Taingahue tries to throw a ball TC300914SP07D the past 10 years.” into a container while wearing ‘beer goggles’. STUDENTS write messages on a car wreck. WHOLESALE TRADE-INS TO CLEAR

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HOT ■ Retailers who have hosted displays and provided discounts for Operation Christmas Child (shoe boxes). ■ Fantastic teenager who did hours of voluntary lawnmowing without being asked. No ride on and he even mowed 400m of roadside. ■ Council staff clearing windblown manuka trees from Lake Ngaroto track and those who are replanting native trees there. ■ Congratulations to Montessori Little Hands - loved the building and the people. NOT TC300914SP08A COLLEGE First XI: (back row) Stiven Rohrl, Josh Whitt, Ryan Welton; (middle row): Mark Cleaver (coach), Brayden Simmons, ■ Young people throwing pongas and Cody Atkinson, Mitchell Ingham, Alexander Bakx, Scott Surtees, Sheryl Whitt (manager); (front row): Trent Robinson, plants into Mangaohoi Stream after all Michael Sargent-Mens, Samuel de Meijer (C) Liam Mylchreest, Daniel Cleaver. Absent: Armaan Hussein, Hayden Reeves, the hard work by volunteers to improve Andy Shen. the stream for the community. The Te Awamutu College “This paid dividends and unbeaten achieving 28 points Mr Cleaver says the team’s ■ Adults taking their offspring for First XI boys’ football team resulted in two grading wins out of a possible 30 which commitment to each other and defended their division three out of three, which placed the resulted in the team, dedication to representing Te driving lessons and not ensuring ‘L’ title in style this year. team in division three again.” captained by Samuel De Awamutu College was evident signs are prominently displayed. However, coach Mark The First XI played games Meijer, winning division throughout the season. Cleaver says they certainly in the knockout cup and three for the second consecu- “I have been proud to be weren’t confident of doing so league. tive year.” involved with this highly TEXT: write TAC HOT or TAC NOT then your opinion. at the start of their 2014 “In the cup the team had a The squad also split in two motivated, dedicated and Send to 021 241 4568 season. great run reaching the quar- to enter teams in the end of respectful team of players who “We began with a range of ter finals brushing aside year Waikato 5-aside competi- have done Te Awamutu Col- new players — many were strong opposition on the way tion. lege proud. EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. inexperienced at playing foot- only to be knocked out after “One team reached the “I would also like to recog- Send to [email protected] ball or were at senior level for an exhilarating game that plate final and were beaten on nise and thank manager the first time. went to extra time against St penalties, while the second Sheryll Whit. The team would “Therefore the team had to Peter’s (divison two side). team won the division cham- not have been so organised DELIVER: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. work hard to prepare for the “In the league games the pionship for the second con- and so successful, if it wasn’t Drop into our offi ce 336 Alexandra Street grading games. team went through the season secutive year.” for her hard work.”

Datate:e: T huursrsddaayy22nndd Occttoberr––33rrd Noovvemmbber 2012 014 Venunuee:: Apaakukurara Gaallllelery --332200 Faacctorryy R d TTee Awamutuutu Opepenniningg:: 1 22:::3030pm – ThThursrsdayay 2ndnd of OctOctober Conontactactt:: PoPoututiaki Toioi - mararrggaretaret.t.aull@[email protected] Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Te Awamutu Courier 9 Pirongia Bowling Club TheTh FFriendly i dl BBowlingli ClClub b UUnder d theh MiMountain Twilight Bowls Commences Thursday October 23 at 5.45pm

GET ACTIVE: Daylight saving is now in place and runs Monday Club Days through to Sunday, April 6, 2014. Put away the Commences October at 9.00am - 12 noon windtrainer and find that bottle of sunscreen, because Bowls available. Flat soled shoes are a necessity. An opportunity for everyone to give bowls a go at a friendly there’s a multitude of twilight and summer sport choices social club under the picturesque Mount Pirongia. in the district providing plenty of opportunity to ‘Get Out For further information phone There And Be Active’. Peter Kewish on 07 871 9662 or email: [email protected] ATHLETICS 4-6 year olds participating in Te Awamutu Athletic Club fun games and ‘light’ running, has enjoyed outstanding suc- while the 7-9 year-olds are cess in recent years with introduced to field events and members competing at all sprints. levels. Then from 6.30pm it’s the Last season saw Megan turn of those aged 10-18, Bethell and Mia Milne finish covering all events. first and second Round the Registrations are being Bridges, David Smith win the taken on Sunday, October 12 para 400m at NZ Secondary from 3pm to 5pm, with club ALLA L AGAAGESESE - AALLLL ABIABAABILITIES...LITITIESIESS...... School Champs, Bethell and nights starting Tuesday, it’sit’s’ a ssportportt ffororo llifeifife anandnd ananyoneone ccanaann ddoo itit!! Smith compete at the NZ October 14th. Champs in Wellington, with Each Waikato club has Join the Ngaroto Sailing Club Out on the Lake. Smith claiming silver in the TC040214CT01 the opportunity to host a 400m and Bethell making ribbon day during the season Learn to Sail Classes Start three finals and running two PB’s. — Te Awamutu’s will be on Saturday, November Arden Mason (12) won silver in discuss and 15. This will be followed by a Senior meet at November 9th. was fourth in shot put at the Colgate Games in 3.30pm which will conclude with a Duathlon at To Register Contact: Whangarei. 5pm, open to the Public, with a 3km run and Commodore, Owen Johnson - ph 07 871 8209 Katherine Camp made it to the final 24 at the 10km cycle on the track. NCAA Champs in America and was selected for Club and Regional Championships are held the Commonwealth Games. Former club mem- in the autumn. The club also has several senior ber Sam Gaze won (mountainbike) silver at the members and is keen to sign up more of the Commonwealth Games. many joggers seen around the streets. So if you The Athletics Club is based at Te Awamutu run regularly, do the odd fun run etc, give Murray Stadium on Armstrong Ave and caters for all Green a call. ages. For further details about any of the above age www.teawamutu.net/nbc/ From 5.30pm to 6.30pm on club nights groups, Murray can be contacted on 871 2182 or (Tuesday) those aged under 10 compete, with 871 5257 (wk) or 0276216608. Checkout our page

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Te Awamutu Junior Athletics 2014 - 2015 Commencing Wednesday, October 15, 2014 SEASON BEGINS SUNDAY OCTOBER 12TH AT 3PM

REGISTRATION AT THE CLUBROOMS FEES Sunday October 12th 3.00 - 5.00pm • 3 years - $20 • 4 years - $25 Please download and complete the application form first • 5-9 years - $50 • 10-14 years - $50 UNIFORMS • 15,16 +17 years - Youth $60 Compulsory for 5 years & over to be worn • 18-19 years - Junior $70 at all club nights & external events. • Seniors - $85 TUESDAY NIGHT MEETS PARENT HELP 5.30 - 6.30 - Under 10 years 3 year olds - 2 races All parents will be rostered 4 years olds - 3 races and games to help every 3rd night. 5&6 years - races and skills program 7 to 9 years - races and field events. WEBSITE 6.30 - 7.45 - 10 years and over - www.sportsground.co.nz Races and Field Events /teawamutuathletics

Any enquiries try the website first or contact Murray Green - 871 5257 (work) or 871 2182 (home) 10 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, September 30, 2014

TA SPORTS CLUB Te Awamutu Sports Club runs Touch, Tag, Rugby Sevens, Cycling, Cricket and Boxing through the summer. Senior Cricket: We welcome any new players to the area who are looking at playing social or competitive cricket. Practices are already running. Contact Brett Christopher 0273693739. We welcome our brand new code of TA Sports Junior Cricket. For boys and girls years 5 to 8, the season starts Saturday, October 18 to Saturday, December 13 2014. Registration evenings Tuesday, Septem- ber 23 and Thursday, September 25, 5.30pm — 6.30pm at Albert Park Cricket pavilion. Also Kiwi Cricket, Friday evenings, 5.30pm — 6.30pm for boys and girls years 3, 4, 5, 6 from October 31. Contact Helen Bastion 0274 839755 or Our Club is about getting people with an intellectual email [email protected] Touch: Junior and senior modules, weekly disability out there and active in the Community Thursdays, start date October 16. Registration TC300914FP10 playing sport. The benefi ts are huge for the athletes. enquiries, with effect from September 8, They learn fair play and good sportsmanship, respect contact Ollie Ward on 0274 519158 or email mutu Velodrome from 5.45pm starting Sep- for others, improve confi dence and self-esteem, being [email protected] tember 17. See website for details. Cycling: The Four Seasons Cycles For more information, see the club’s part of a team and many other benefi ts but most of sponsored summer series is run on Tuesday website www.tasportscycling.co.nz all, it’s about fun and friendship. evenings, attracting up to 150 riders weekly. Boxing: Boxfit classes Monday and The sports we currently offer are swimming and Riders of all ages and abilities (senior and Wednesday evenings. Registered boxers indoor bowls and we cater for people of all ages. junior) are catered for. Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Contact the Five grades compete over the 26km club for more details. Pokuru circuit, starting and finishing in Bank TAG: Tuesday evenings. Contact Kane Swimming is on Sundays from 4.00pm-5.00pm Street. 0273 526380. at the Te Awamutu Events Centre Racing commences at 6pm on October 14, Rugby 7s: Any players looking to play this with riders having to register at the Stadium season, please contact the club 8713910. First All enquiries please contact Shelley Blair Ph:870 2902 before 5.45pm. training is Monday, September 1, 6.30pm, Newcomers are most welcome, whether a Albert park. Waikato 7s here at the Club, seasoned rider, leisure cyclist or novice. Saturday, November 15. The club will be holding track racing every Highland Pipe Band: Practices are weekly - Come on down and give it a go! - Wednesday night either from the Avantidrome Monday evening. Contact Trevor Law 07 (Pre-registration required) or at the Te Awa- 8705250. TE AWAMUTU SPORTS CLUB SUMMER SPORTS

Te Awamutu Rugby Sports & Recreation Club (Inc) Te Awamutu Sports Club runs Touch, Tag, Rugby sevens, Cycling, Cricket, Boxing through the summer.

Senior Cricket: We welcome any new players to the area that are looking at playing social or competitive cricket. Practices are already running. Contact Brett Christopher 0273693739. We Welcome our brand new code: TA Sports Junior Cricket for boys and girls Yrs 5 to 8 Season starts Saturday 18 Oct to Sat 13 Dec 2014. Registration evenings Tuesday 23 Sep and Thurs 25 Sep, 5.30pm - 6.30pm at Albert Park Cricket pavilion also Kiwi Cricket, Friday evenings, 5.30pm- 6.30pm for boys and girls Yrs 3,4,5,6 from 31 October 2014 Contact Helen Bastion 0274 839755 or email [email protected]

Touch: Junior and Senior modules, Weekly Thursdays, start date 16 Oct. Registration enquiries, with effect from 8th September, contact Ollie on 0274 519158 or email [email protected]

Cycling: The Four Seasons Cycles sponsored summer series is run on Tuesday evenings, attracting up to 150 riders weekly. Riders of all ages and abilities (senior and junior) are catered for. Five grades compete over the 26km Pokuru circuit, starting and finishing in Bank Street. Racing commences at 6pm on October 14, with riders having to register on Te Rahu Rd before 5.45pm. Newcomers are most welcome, whether a seasoned rider, leisure cyclist or novice. The club will be holding track racing every Wednesday night either from the Avantidrome (Pre-registration required) or at the TA Velodrome from 5:45pm starting September 17. See website for details. For more information, see the clubs website www.tasportscycling.co.nz

Boxing: Boxfit Classes Mon and Wed evenings. Registered boxers Tues and Thurs evenings. Contact the Club for more details.

TAG: Tuesday evenings. Contact Kane 0273 526380.

Rugby 7s: Any players looking to play this season, please contact the Club 8713910. First training is Monday 1 September, 6.30pm, Albert park. Waikato 7s here at the Club, Sat 15 Nov.

Highland Pipe Band: Practices are Weekly Monday evening. Contact Trevor Law 07 8705250

New participants and teams are always welcome. Have a go! Ph Keith or Linda at THE CLUB - 07 871 3910 or further info www.tasports.co.nz Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Te Awamutu Courier 11

9771159AA Kihikihi Polo Club Polo in the Park • Club practice afternoons/evenings – Wednesdays • Games Saturdays/Sundays Please contact the Club Captain for details - come along and give it a go!! Opening Weekend – Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 November 2014.

SUMMER AT PIRONGIA Come and enjoy some good traditional October sees the kickoff of another huge rural hospitality summer of twilight sports fun at Pirongia. You will need to be in quick to get a spot in the competitions. International Day - Twilight netball will once again run on Saturday 7 February 2015. Wednesday nights. There was a full competi- tion of 16 teams last year and once again Teams yet to be confi rmed, check the website organiser Audrey Kaihe is experiencing huge demand — entry forms are available on the for details and book your sideline site early! website. The mixed netball team competition had a For all Club information please check the website: www.kihikihipolo.co.nz couple of innovations to the rules last year, like us on facebook or contact the Club Captain: Edward Kay, phone 07 872 2755 making it a lot less rough for the ladies. A new addition for netball will be the introduction of a fast 5 section for females only to assist with summer training. Wednesday is also squash night. Co- Te Awamutu Tennis ordinator Roger Shepherd currently has a spot available in the business house competition so Sub Association get in quick. TC300914FP11 Thursday night twilight tennis has attracted a surge of interest. There are only a couple friends ready to come along and have some Come and get into tennis! more teams needed to fill the draw — give laughs in the annual Business House competi- Meagan Lorrimer a call to enter. tion, which will run November 3rd to 24th, with Social & competitive games, Business House, The tennis club is also running some junior a new round to commence in February. Interclub - go along to a Club near you & hit it up!! coaching at $3 per session during the week for To be kept up-to-date on what’s happening See our editorial for contact details. the kids — limited places. or for further information on any of these details Kate Atkinson ran a couple of social please visit our website at doubles tennis tournaments last year and is www.teawamutusquash.co.nz or ‘like’ our For all your coaching and development lining up November 1 as the first tournament Facebook page. needs for all levels – including both this season. Thursday is also the highly popular twilight TENNIS Easi and Cardio Tennis for adults bowls night. Te Awamutu Sub Association 2014-15 Peter Kewish says there is already great season is about to get under way. interest by teams looking to hit the greens. All Clubs and Waipa Tennis are keen to Twilight bowls is a very laid back social attract past, present and new members to be night with plenty of prizes on offer. involved and support clubs providing both All enquiries ph (07) 871 5988 Friday night sees touch and volleyball social and competitive tennis. mob: 027 242 8468 making a welcome return. Open days and registrations will be email: [email protected] Volleyball has proven so popular that all 24 happening with interclub teams commencing spots are already full. soon after. Touch is another old favourite. At present, Junior and senior competitions are avail- only two spots are left in this competition. able, played both locally, with Sybil’s organisa- Junior touch will also run on Friday nights tion, and in Hamilton. from 5pm to 6pm. The sports club has been The annual Town v Country fixture will kick- running athletics for the kids over summer for start the season. Come and play for your state Summer at six weeks which has proved popular. We would of origin. love some parent help to assist in this — There will be a rotating Saturday morning please contact Layne Kerr (021 179 7824) if club day amongst the clubs to promote play. you are interested in assisting — anything from Contact details for each of the clubs are — PIRONGIA measuring to coaching. Roto-O-Rangi: Gaylene 07 827 1824; Kihikihi: The Sports Centre caters for all your social Trevor 872 4770; Hairini: Warren 872 4677; 2013-2014 activities over summer — come down and Pirongia: Megan 872 8114; Otorohanga: Rose- make yourself known. mary: 07 873 1841; Te Awamutu: Russell 872 4547. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS SQUASH Get along to a club near you and hit it up. NETBALL Te Awamutu Squash Club is keen to recruit Waipa Tennis Academy can cater for your Contact: Audrey Kaihe - 0275 500 3024 new members. tennis needs, including coaching and develop- If you are interested in joining this vibrant ment. BUSINESS WEDNESDAY NIGHTS and progressive club, contact president Wade Hot shots and group coaching for juniors, Bell on 0272 859273. Easi tennis for adults just starting out or SQUASH Contact: Roger Shepherd - 021 112 8183 Members are midway through the Spring wanting to get back into it. Cardio tennis for Interclub competition, with Summer Interclub those wanting a good workout, females and ST starting in November. males. TENNIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Casual memberships are available Private groups and individual lessons are throughout the year, with Social Club Nights also available for those wanting the ultimate in TOURNAMENT Contact: Kate Atkinson - 021 172 0460 running on the first Friday of every month with game improvement. Holiday programmes take both members and non-members welcome. place for the kids as well. The next Club Night will be held on October 3, For further details about coaching and TWILIGHT Contact: Meagan Lorrimer- 021 264 6350 so come along to have a friendly game. development email: [email protected] or TENNIS Alternatively, get a team of workmates/ phone 871 5988 /or text 027 242 8468. TWILIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHTS BOWLS Contact: Peter Kewish - 07 871 9662 WEDNESDAY NIGHTS NOVEMBER TOUCH BUSINESS HOUSE Contact: Nigel Atkinson - 0274 745 624 STARTING SOON VOLLEY WEDNESDAY NIGHTS BALL Contact: Nigel Atkinson - 0274 745 624 Enquires to CRICKET WEDNESDAY NIGHTS Wade Bell Contact: Karl Swanson - 027 370 6670 02 728 59273 www.teawamutusquash.co.nz SQUASH WEDNESDAY NIGHTS Contact: Roger Sheppard - 021 112 8183 JUNIOR MONDAY NIGHTS ATHLETICS Contact: Layne Kerr - 021 179 7824 CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: www.pirongia.co.nz 12 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, September 30, 2014

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MEMBERSHIP FROM $9/WEEK personal training. Smith says his three month membership deal is the same price he paid as a ‘want to be bodybuilder, schoolboy in 1990’ at Te Awa- individual programs mutu Health & Fitness, the original building occupiers. Contact Mike Smith anytime for a chat personal training about how he can help you reach your personal goals on 027 406 1497. nutrition plans PIRONGIA GOLF Attractive subscriptions are a feature of golf at the Pirongia Golf Club. A full registered summer subscription costs supplements just $190 for daylight saving months. This gives the golfer a registered NZGA handicap that can be taken to any course. weight loss A limited summer subscription is only $130, which allows play at any time, and entitles the member to play in Pirongia twilights. To apparel encourage new golfers, anyone interested in ‘trying to play’ will be taken care of and given help during twilights. The club would very EXCLUSIVE WOMENS ONLY AREA much like to see more people enjoying the club facilities and the course. Twilight tournaments have always been a popular feature of Pirongia Golf Club’s sum- mer season. They are held on Mondays and commence October 13 and run through to the end of March. Players are organised in fours, with tee off between 4pm to 6pm. 24 HOUR GYM Enjoyment is the key to playing at Pirongia’s 18-hole, par 72 course. With only five bunkers, the course is a 146 TEASDALE STREET green fee players dream at only $25 for an 18 hole round. On Mondays it is reduced to $10. The course is easy walking, fully mown, TE AWAMUTU TC300914FP12 has quality greens, and is seldom crowded. fi nd us on Players are frequently joined by native TRAINSTATION GYM pigeons, and large numbers of tuis. The club This summer Trainstation Gym has the answer phone gives weekly updates on 027 406 1497 pleasure of announcing the opening of course use and activity. Trainstation No. 2 at Whangamata. In addition there is an excellent web site: Owner/operator Mike Smith continues his www.pirongiagolfclub.co.nz. For details phone lifelong passion in the Health and Fitness secretary Charlie Coles on 871 9880. industry by now giving loyal members their WAIPA RACING CLUB ‘beach gym’. BADMINTON It will be run under management offering Te Awamutu YMI Club is running summer the same great customer service and values badminton this year for senior players on as in Te Awamutu. Wednesday, 7.30pm at a cost of $7 per player The Te Awamutu gym, next to Marshalls per night. Pharmacy, Teasdale Street, now offers an For further details contact Jair on exclusive women’s only area, boasting mod- 021751521. ern resistance machines, great cardio gear and a plyometrics group training area with chin FIVE-A-SIDE SOCCER up bars, TRXs, tyre flips, box jumps, battling Get your teams in fast for this popular ropes and many other obstacles. summer sporting activity as spots in this year’s Bootcamps run at regular slots during the competition are filling fast. The five-a-side week and the popular women’s only Sunday competition has progressively grown over the morning group ‘fast forward’ and a 12 week years. Teams competing in this season’s ‘bikini blitz’ are about to start. competition at Castleton Park will all play two The gym continues its pledge to members games each night in social grade. The first two to continuously improve with the addition of weeks are grading games. new machines on a monthly basis. Competition commences on Wednesday, The ‘Train’ offers 24 hours, seven days a October 15 through to December 10, then FREIGHT LINES LTD week access to some of the best and latest recommences on January 14, 2014. Each resistance training equipment, individual pro- team must have a minimum of one woman on grammes by a leading trainer, and group the field at any one time. TE AWAMUTU CUP DAY training sessions for all fitness levels — as well For further details contact Ken Miezenbeek as nutrition plans, body composition analysis, on 0274746630 or go to the extensive supplement advise and sales, and www.teawamutuafc.co.nz — click on 5-aside. Sunday 5th October 2014 8 Races: 12.40pm-4.27pm Play Golf at... A FAMILY DAY OUT Pirongia Bouncy Castle and Children’s Entertainment Live Band on Course GOLF CLUB Full Summer Sub ~ $190 See you all on Sunday 5th at the Green Fees ~ $25 18 Hole Round TE AWAMUTU RACECOURSE TWILIGHTS START Monday, October 20 PHONE 07 871 7047 - FAX 07 871 4409 email: [email protected] Enquiries to Charlie Coles ~ www.racingteawamutu.co.nz 07 871 9880 Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Te Awamutu Courier 13

POLO AT KIHIKIHI Kihikihi Polo Club is look- ing forward to an exciting season. Club members (of all grades) will benefit from playing on the four world class couch grass playing surfaces, as will the visiting teams when Kihikihi will host some of New Zealand’s most popular tournaments this season. Opening weekend, November 29-30 caters for everyone from social mem- bers to playing professionals. Club chukkas, practice games, are held on Wednesday afternoons/ evenings and alternate between the Kihikihi Domain and Stephen Kay’s venue at Korakonui. The club encourages all existing and new players to attend. Kihikihi will again host the annual International Day Test at Nga Rakau ground. New Zealand will meet a full strength England team on Saturday, February 7. The tourists, all aged in spectators alike, in the build- A Go’ Programmes cater for for over 40 years. Our club the moral aspect of the art, control and indomitable spirit. their mid to late 20s on up to the 2015/16 New Zea- Years 1-4 students prior to has a combined level of including discipline, humility If you would like to improve handicaps 6-8, will be land Streetstock Champion- Christmas and will include experience of over 80 years and self control. your general wellbeing and spearheaded by the world ship to be hosted by Kihikihi those in the Year 4-6 age specialising in all aspects of Members are taught fol- overall fitness you are in the class James Bien. Speedway. group after Christmas. Mark Taekwon-Do. lowing a grading syllabus and right place. Please see our The popular week-long 10 This season will build on Coles and fellow Waikato Val- The martial art was are encouraged to live by the advert in this feature for fur- goal tournament, played in the momentum of a success- ley coaches have been designed for self-defence and tenants which are courtesy, ther information, we hope to conjunction with the test, ful 2013/14 which featured the attending schools throughout there is a strong emphasis on integrity, perseverance, self see you soon. attracts teams from through- Kihikihi Speedway 60th Anni- the region coaching the out New Zealand. versary Meeting and North basics of cricket and getting For more information on Island Midget Championship the kids excited about this these events and to book your — attracting a crowd of more summer’s programmes. sideline site for International than 1800 and the largest field Te Awamutu Junior Day, visit the Kihikihi Polo of drivers in more than two Cricket will also have teams Club website: decades. competing in the Hamilton www.kihikihipolo.co.nz or It was the first time the club junior hard ball competition contact the club captain, had used the new track light- throughout the season. Edward Kay Ph: 8722755 or ing. For further details contact 0274977737. The speedway club can Helen Bastion on now hold night race meetings, 0274839755. SPEEDWAY providing some fantastic McDonald’s Kihikihi events both this coming TAEKWON-DO Speedway’s 2014-15 racing season and into the future. Te Awamutu Taekwon-Do season will kick off with a Kihikihi Speedway is is an exciting martial art with a bang next month, with the always looking for new mem- sporting aspect including popular Waipa District Com- bers, as well as volunteers to many spectacular events like munity Fireworks and Speed- help out with the running of sparring, patterns, power way Spectacular on Friday, the club and race events. breaking and high flying October 17. If you’re interested, come special techniques. It is a Other highlights of the along on Saturday, October martial art suitable for all ages coming season will include 11 between 10am and 3pm to and abilities, with members as 61 YEARS OF KIHIKIHI SPEEDWAY the King Country Streetstock find out more. young as five and the oldest Championships on December over 70. Classes are catered 6 and the Rookies Team and JUNIOR CRICKET for beginner to advance Derby Team event in March Te Awamutu Junior levels, from children to adults. next year. Cricket programmes will com- Te Awamutu Taekwon-Do Streetstocks will undoubt- mence at Albert Park in is associated to International edly continue to be popular November Taekwon-Do which has been with both drivers and The NZ Post Active ‘Have established in New Zealand -OPENINGOPENING MEETING- MEETING S SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 Racing From 6.00pm | Gates open at 4.00pm Target Streetstocks, Stockcars/Superstocks, Ministocks, Saloons, 6 Shooters your specifi c market and Production Saloons and reach 27,900 local readers with our October Features... Bring your picnic baskets family, friends etc down for Thur 9 - DriveBy What’s NEW in your local motoring scene a great, safe family evening of racing & excitement Tues 14 - Rural Roundup Focussing on silage, haymaking and summer crops Thur 23 - Wedding Planner Who to call when organising your wedding Admission Prices: • Adults $15 • Family $40 (2 Adults and up to 4 Children) • Accompanied Children (12 to 16 yrs old inclusive) $5 • Accompanied Children (11 yrs old and under) FREE • Unaccompanied Call Dorinda or Julie 871 5151 Children (16 and Under) $10 • Students with ID $10 • Seniors with Gold Card $10 Te Awamutu Courier FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CHECKOUT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.KIHIKIHISPEEDWAY.CO.NZ 14 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Te Awamutu BOWLING CLUB BUSINESS HOUSE BOWLS begins Wednesday November 5 at 5.30pm NEW PLAYERS WELCOME, BOTH MEN AND WOMEN This year we have extended eligible winning teams into two winning sections so a bigger prize draw for all participating teams Bowls supplied - Flat-soled shoes necessary An opportunity to enjoy yourself in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere

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TA ROWING CLUB after the championships in and pre-season training New Zealand Rowing con- Germany. recently kicked off for novices tinues to make its mark on the Club member Hannah (secondary school level world stage — currently Osborne is part way through a upwards), club rowers and ranked the top nation after full rowing scholarship at the masters (27 years+). this year’s World Champion- University of Virginia, where Regular trainings will com- ships. she has also recorded a mence once crews are There is no better place to number of successes in the finalised. row than in the Waipa — competitive USA university Rowing provides both fit- home to many Olympic and rowing scene. ness and a fun social ele- World champions. The Maadi Cup regatta in ment. It also caters for the Te Awamutu Rowing Twizel was a highlight for Te competitive athletes with Club’s latest high achievers Awamutu College rowers this regular regattas. include Alex Kennedy, who year — with every member of If you are interested in enjoyed victory on the world the team coming home with a trying this sport contact club stage as part of the New medal. captain Sue Swinerd (ph 07 Zealand U23 men’s eight and Te Awamutu Rowing Club 825 9975) or secretary 350 Bond Road, Te Awamutu I Ph 0275 573 301 Luka Ellery who now has a is continuing to develop its Catherine Stapleton (ph 021 World Junior ranking of seven training base at Lake Ngaroto 069 1913).

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Allen Cartwright carried the host club Your community newspaper for flag when Te Awamutu Croquet staged its over 100 years. annual one-day tournament at Victoria Park. Circulated free to 13,968 homes through Te Awamutu The Tony Fabish Panelworks sponsored and surrounding districts. event attracted a full field of 32 players, representing six regions of the upper North CIRCULATION 13,968* (7059 urban, 6909 rural) BOWLING Island. Te Awamutu Bowling Cartwright emerged the winner of div- We welcome letters - preferably via email. They Club is offering free ision two, with Paeroa’s June Hosking the should be under 300 words and must have the coaching to prospective runner-up. Division one was won by Roto- sender’s name, address and phone number. No new members. rua’s Nyla Goddard, with Mt Maunganui’s pseudonyms are accepted and names will only be The club's qualified John Broughton second. withheld in special circumstances at the discretion coaches, Barbara Ryburn Pukekohe’s Rick Turner took out div- of the editor. Letters are not usually acknowledged and John Apeldoorn, are ision three, from Hawera’s Jean Harvie, and may be edited, abridged or discarded. taking coaching sessions while division four winner was Elena every Friday from 10am to Huang, with Liz Jackson of Waihi the MANAGER noon. They welcome any- runner-up. Before play began, a minutes Alan Price [email protected] one, young and old, to try silence was held for long serving local player their hand at the challeng- Rex Bedford, who had passed away earlier in EDITORIAL ing sport of bowls. the week. Dean Taylor (editor) Take the plunge, turn Te Awamutu croquet season is now in [email protected] up on Friday and be taught full swing. Club captain, Jean Fisher says a Cathy Asplin (journalist) the basics in bowls. lot of work and expense has been put into [email protected] Bowls are provided by into the lawns over the winter by Allen the club for coaching. Cartwright and his team of helpers. Colin Thorsen (journalist) If you are looking for a “They have worked overtime to get the [email protected] friendly, relaxed atmo- lawns back up to playing standard after the ADVERTISING sphere and the opportun- dry conditions last summer played havoc Dorinda Williams ity for exercise, then bowls because of the inability to water them.” [email protected] could be the game for you. TC300914FP15 Club patron Dawn Taylor officially Julie Jackson Twilight business opened the lawns and wished all the players [email protected] house bowls commences Wednesday, It's a good opportunity to be part of a a good season. Bookings November 5 at 5.30pm. For further details team without having to pay a joining fee to There was an excellent turnout of players [email protected] contact David Haberfield on 871 6546. see if you like the game. from both Association Croquet (AC) and The next Stewart `$100' Sunday is Golf Croquet (GC) on opening day. Winners CLASSIFIEDS SA GOLF CLUB scheduled for November 2. This for the day were Madeline Hadwin, Terry Tania Cortesi-Western, Enjoy green fee membership for $99 - increasingly popular open tournament, Bayliss (AC) and Gay Fraser, Shona Robb Rhonda Oosterman, Anna Holmes the most reasonable rate around. which guarantees a $100 prize for all (GC). [email protected] All players are welcome at Stewart sections, includes a terminating net eagle Fisher says the club is always looking for Alexander's peaceful setting. Call the club- competition with an entry fee of $15. people keen to try croquet as a sport. POSTAL ADDRESS house on 871 7907 for member's rates. The Melbourne Cup tournament on “Golf Croquet has proved popular 336 Alexandra Street, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840 The twilight season commences mid- Tuesday, November 4, with an entry fee of because it is quick to learn, but we are also OFFICE HOURS November, with tees open from 5.30pm on $15, includes a barbecue meal. Tees open always keen to hear of anyone, young or old, Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm Mondays. at 8.30am. who wants to learn the full game of See Cheeky9 website for more informa- Association Croquet. The club offers free PHONE 07 871 5151 | FAX 07 871 3675 tion. ■ For further inquiries contact Samm at the coaching to anyone who wishes to give it a Non golfers are welcome to be part of a clubhouse on 871 7907 or Shayne Ashford go.” ISSN 1170-1099 (Print) ISSN 2253-4075 (Online) team. on 0272770402 Enquiries to (07) 871 4427. *Circulation Source: Audited Bureau of Circulation, 1 YE Dec 2012

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TC300914CT01 HIGH FIVES: Lucien de Groot (10) races to congratulate Morgan TC300914CT02 Clayton after she had scored for Ngahinapouri Baddies in their win ST PATRICK’S were well represented by five hockey teams at the Rural Schools tournament at Inness over Glen Massey Warriors. Common, Hamilton.

BY COLIN THORSEN fared best, winning their final two players that hadn’t played Intermediate schools were Waikato Hockey regional 3-1 against a Goodwood School hockey before,” says represented among the 56 teams development officer Jack Clay- The Baddies from team to claim the Rural Schools’ Ngahinapouri coach, Steven entered. ton says it was a great result for Ngahinapouri produced the Cup. Missen. St Patrick’s were in the envi- the Te Awamutu St Patrick’s goods winning their grade of the The champion Baddies’ line- “Each of our teams played able position of being able to School. Rural Schools Hockey Festival up was Morgan Clayton, Kate seven, 15 minute games through- field five teams at the tourna- Te Awamutu Intermediate in Hamilton. Missen, Dawna Dragovich, out the day.” ment. results were not available at Ngahinapouri were repre- Lucien De Groot, Ben Keall, Children from 20 rural Wai- The St Pat’s Warriors fin- time of going to press. Each team sented by two teams — the Zack Patterson and Kobe Young. kato and Thames Valley schools ished worthy runners-up in the played six pool games and one Ngahinapouri Goodies and The Ngahinapouri Goodies participated in the round-robin Year 2-5 grade which had 16 final to determine the placings. Baddies in a three-day festival team had to settle for equal sixth tournament. teams, while the St Pat’s The senior teams played in a celebrating the end of the after drawing their play-off for The Mini Sticks and Kiwi Dragons line-up placed second pool of nine and the junior teams ActivePost Small Sticks hockey sixth and seventh with another Sticks teams have been taking out of eight teams in the Year 5-8 played in a pool of 16. season on the artificial turf at team from Goodwood School. part in ActivePost Small Sticks grade. The triumphant Te Awamutu the Gallagher Hockey Centre. “Our teams were divided programmes run by Waikato St. Patrick’s Strikers placed Greensticks team, who won Ironically, it was the team of evenly, consisting mainly of our Hockey over the winter. sixth, Aces seventh and Hot their Year 2-5 group, will feature Baddies (by name only) that 11-a-side intermediate team plus Te Awamutu St Patrick’s and Shots eighth. in Thursday’s publication. ROSETOWN HOLDEN PRE REG AND DEMO SALE ALL DRIVE AWAY PRICES 3 YEAR 100,000KM WARRANTY CRUZE HATCH SRI-V 1.6T CRUZE SEDAN SRI-V 1.6T CRUZE HATCH SRI 1.4T 2014 PRE REG 2014 DEMO 2013 PRE REG Auto Delivery k’s Auto, 1,000kms Auto Delivery k’s SAVE $7,095 SAVE $7,005 SAVE $9,505 $32,995 $32,995 $27,995

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Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Te Awamutu Courier 17 Young Togans impressive

BY COLIN THORSEN

Tongan age-group rugby teams impressed with their physicality and love for carrying the ball against their Waikato counterparts. The tourists came away from Albert Park on Wednesday evening with a Rev-up your walking win, loss and a draw. If you have been enjoying your walks, how Waikato U14s beat Tonga about ‘reving things up a little?’ U14s 24-14. Do intervals – Vary your speed. You could try One of the stars for the increasing and decreasing your speed between Mooloo team was Logan power poles around your neighbourhood. Karl who started at first Increase time – Gradually increase the five. The Te Awamutu teen- amount of time that you are walking. ager showed a ton of guts Carrying hand weights or a weighted and determination backpack will increase your energy expenditure. defending against the big TC300914SP17B Add some resistance work – try creating a no- Tongan team, while also TONGA Under-15 backs’ equipment outdoor circuit at your local park. taking his chances on progress is halted by the Work your arms to increase your heart rate. attack. Waikato U15 defence at Head up a hill. Try and incorporate different Waikato U15s and their Albert Park. gradients into your walk. Tongan counterparts fought Kiwisport Holiday Programme out a nail-biting 5-all draw. they understood the game The Sport Waikato Kiwisport and Energize Former Te Awamutu really well.” Teams will be in Te Awamutu and Kihikihi for 1 Gwynne Shield shining The Tongans had played day of Kiwisport fun, the sports include Golf, light Tairoa Creen stood out Tongaroa College and Kel- Cricket, Squash and Large Ball games in Te at second five for Waikato. ston Boys in Auckland Awamutu and Volleyball, Basketball, KiwiTag He was a constant threat on before arriving in Te Awa- and Golf at Kihikihi Primary School. Children will attack with his deft foot- mutu. They have one more be taught the basics of each sport and will rotate work, while rock solid on game in Auckland before to each of the options options include during the defence. flying home. day. Tonga U16s would have The fourth game of the Te Awamutu Events Centre: Tuesday 7th enjoyed their bus trip back night was a one-sided affair October 10 am – 2pm Cost $10 per child. to their base in Auckland won by the unbeaten Wai- Kihikihi Primary School: Thursday 9th Octo- after beating Tainui Waka kato U16 side 101-nil against ber 10am – 2pm Cost $2 U17s 35-17. King Country U16s. For further details and to register please The Tongan team to Waikato U16s are near contact Sport Waikato Janis 0274 757747 or impress Waikato Rugby the end of their campaign, email [email protected] . development coach Rhys having won all five games to Bayliss most was the U16 date in the Northern Region side. competition against “They looked a really Thames Valley, North TC300914SP17A well structured outfit,” he harbour, Bay of Plenty A WAIKATO U14s first five Logan Karl was a stand out against told the Courier. and B, and King Country. Tonga. He is pictured on Saturday in his team’s 29-21 win “They were the ones that Their final game is over Melbourne Rebels. The Rebels went into the game with looked just that much more against Counties this week- a two wins, one draw record on tour against Kings College, mature than the others — end. Te Ata and Bay of Plenty. IT’S A $500 2-WHEEL $500 STEAL! CASH BACK

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MCDONALD, Matthew Shannon. All Paterangi 9691528AA Residence welcome. 12 March 1985 - 30 September 2008. Te Awamutu Weekly Sale Phone 871 9995 23½ years young. We still can’t fi nd words Enquiries : Rita Cutforth Te Awamutu Saleyards, Paterangi Road to describe the depth of our sadness and 871 4603 Thursday, 2 October 2014 Computer Services loneliness. PC PROBLEMS? Unconditionally loved - Always missed Public Notices Sale Comprising: NO fix, no fee, local IT 11.00 Prime & Boners professional available for You are so truly missed, so truly loved. on site repairs, upgrades APN New Zealand Ltd has a new contractor Your footprints will never fade. Store Cattle and trouble shooting, PC delivering the Te Awamutu Courier. BEER fridge, good size, Rest well our Treasure. Dairies - Sold at completion of Boners and laptop sales, no call Please note: & Stores, no later than 12pm out fees for help. Phone runs well, tidy, $49.99. Luv u forever. Mum, Luke, Tarsh XOXOXO Matt 027 515 6996 or 870 Phone 07 212 2607. 15 CTP Heifers • There may be a change in time of your 3038. FISHER Paykel tumble paper delivery. 15 CTP Cows dryer, $49. Phone 871 Details on the Day OWN A RENTAL • You may not receive a paper if you are a 7278. business. 11.45 Sheep PROPERTY? GLASS table, two chairs,

12.00 Calves 8557997AA umbrella, good cond, $45. • Deliverers have till 6pm paper day to 9784262AA Phone 870 1902. deliver the paper. 500 Calves MAN’S watch, new, silver, Pierre Cardin, $49. delivered We would like to thank you for your patience Your community newspaper with the change over. Further Enquiries Phone 871 4865. FREE to over 13,000 letter boxes twice a Mark Gaustad 0272 814 084 or 07 825 0552 QUEEN sized headboard, week! For all paper delivery enquiries Peter Schnuriger 0272 431 836 or 07 839 2821 solid mahogany, $30. Chris Ryan 0272 431 078 or 07 871 3313 List it in the local Phone 871 7351. please phone Andrew Reyland 0272 237 092 or 07 871 3316 SECONDHAND dressed [email protected] Classifi eds! pine, 300 x 25mm x 1.5m, 9394818AA Andy Transom 0275 965 142 or 07 870 6059 0800 111 200 $10 length. Phone 871 Phone: 871 5151 Bill Donnelly 0274 932 063 or 07 873 1855 PHONE 871 5151 7510. SPA pool, no pump, bit Fax: 871 3675 tired, free. Phone 871 NEW ZEALAND DISTRIBUTION 5979. 22 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Farm Employment Employment Vacancies EXPERIENCED milker/ farm assistant required 300 cow herd, five minutes from town, hourly rate and flexible Part Time / Casual DRILLERS days. Phone 021 247 0446. Worker Shop ASSISTANT Only qualifi ed/skilled Cabinet Makers Situations Wanted We require people to assist on our water well ‘n’ need apply. drilling rigs. Applicants must have a current FENCING Could suit semi-retired immediate start. drivers licence preferably to Class 4. FARM - Residential - Must enjoy working outdoors, be prepared Lifestyle, for all your Phone Gyan for interview 871 3998. to stay away as required, be prepared to fencing requirements, undertake training as may be needed. experience and quality guaranteed. Phone 07 827 Will have to meet health and safety 1849 or mobile 027 473 requirements and will have to WIN 0001. undertake a drug and alcohol test. KEEN 23 year old male, Please phone 027 492 5005 Hospitality Level 4, for an appointment. Computer Level 3, pref Te Awamutu, anything considered. Call 027 351 5577/870 4484. 2014 STEEL CUTTER 2ND OR 3RD YEAR We have a vacancy for a full time Steel Cutter APPRENTICES to start immediately. Successful applicants must be able to read Need help? Due to continued business growth, engineering drawings, have good attention Phone 871 3176 FOR A Gibson Rural Ltd in Te Awamutu to detail, be motivated and have previous 9499855AA BIGGER is looking to recruit experienced engineering workshop experience. Employment construction workers in our team for Vacancies rural and commercial projects. Please contact our offi ce for application details or send your CV to: CASUAL babysitter, must [email protected] CASH SHOPPING SPREE have full drivers licence We are in search of staff that are Giltrap Engineering and vehicle, varied week PO Box 83 motivated, enthusiastic and willing days, hours usually Otorohanga, 3900 COMPETITION STARTS TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 23 3.30pm till 5pm. Phone to work in a team environment, Phone: 07 873 4206 027 232 4189. unsupervised at times, you will need AND ENDS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2014 MATURE staff wanted for to take responsibility for your actions. locally owned weed spraying business, must We offer competitive pay rates and stay Shop’n’Win at these participating retailers... be honest and reliable, away allowance and other benefi ts. work weekends, drivers licence and own Please include the following transport essential. information in your application. Phone 870 1433. INDUSTRIAL SPRAY • Relevant qualifi cations. PAINTER • References. Fixed Term Contract QUALIFIED • Years of experience. BUTCHER • Current employment status. We are looking for an experienced industrial spray painter, to paint a wide range of Short-term position agricultural machinery produced in our available which Applications close 10 October 2014. could possibly lead to factory. This position is for a fi xed term, until a long term position. [email protected] Christmas 2014, with an immediate start. 027 239 5899 Contact Craig at To apply for this position you must be focused Fleming Homekills on quality and high productivity, have relevant Phone 870 2111 or 027 577 8482 and recent experience with pressure-pot spray painting systems, be motivated with a high ReptileZ regard for workplace safety and be able to PET SUPPLIES work effectively as part of a team LADS & RACEWELL ENGINEERING Please contact our offi ce for application details DADS or send your CV to: BARBERS [email protected] TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE Giltrap Engineering PO Box 83 We have two full time positions available to join the team in our Otorohanga, 3900 small and busy engineering workshop. Phone: 07 873 4206 FITTER TURNER / MACHINIST Employment Cars for Sale • Must be experienced/qualifi ed. Vacancies • Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills and scheduling of work. HONDA Accord 1997, • Be able to make day to day decisions within a busy workshop, CONTRACT 220,000kms, good and be able to step into a more supervisory role when required. condition, $3,000. Ph 07 CATERER 873 6656 or 027 343 6111. GENERAL ENGINEER Be self-employed • Have a high level of welding and steel fabrication experience. HONDA CRV 1996 NZ new The busy season - two owners, WOF, reg, • Tradesmen preferred but not essential, however a minimum of is about to start automatic, 4WD, tidy This year’s promotion is our three years experience would be required. Phone vehicle, goes • Prior experience with ARC, MIG and TIG welding. Scott McCabe exceptionately well, 027 285 6464 $3,000 ono. Phone 870 2611. biggest & best yet! To be successful for either position you will need: • To demonstrate a high work ethic, a positive attitude and a keen Classifi ed Advertising MAZDA Tribute 2001, with desire to work. 258kms, two owners, • Be able to work unassisted, work to deadlines, and produce HOT LINE 2000cc manual, 4wd, tidy, quality workmanship at all times. $6,000 ono. Phone 870 2611. • Multi-tasker who works well under pressure. 871 5151 4 CASH • Practical/logical thinker with problem solving abilities. • Be customer focused and a team player. Vehicles Wanted • Ability to read and interpret drawings. SHOPPING • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Have excellent time keeping skills. SPREES • A commitment to safe work practices is essential. (that must be spent with participating businesses) • A current full drivers license. • Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. If you believe you fi t the above requirements APPLY NOW by mail or email with a current CV and references. 1. $2000 2. $1000 3. $1000 4. $1000 PO Box 213, Te Kuiti Ph: 07 878 7465 DRAWN UNDER POLICE SUPERVISION 2/12/2014 Email: [email protected] Tuesday, September 30, 2014 Te Awamutu Courier 23

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Nail brings band home PA023Newshole5CINEMA SCENE Hip Hop-eration to play all-ages gig These senior citizens may each be almost a cen- tury young, but for Kara, (94) Maynie, (95) and Terri, (93) the journey from New Zealand to Las Vegas and the World Hip Hop Dance Champion- ships is just the beginning of a life's journey. Along with twenty-four other nonagenarians and hip-hop their hearts and minds young fans from they defy the odds way into the of thousands of around the world. Postman Pat Movie

Childhood icon Postman Pat meets TC300914SP29A the 21st century in DEVILSKIN: Jennie Skulander (vocals), Nail (aka Tony Vincent) and Paul Martin (guitar) this CG animated and Nic Martin (drums). film. Pat discovers After stomping the New the captivating Jennie Since the Kiwi tour the auditions for TV tal- Zealand rock scene with Skulander on vocals, the band has played Brisbane, ent show You're the infectious Little Pills red bearded ‘evil twins’ Sydney and Melbourne The One are being and Never See The Light The Nail and Paul Martin venues — making new fans held nearby. singles, and racking up on Guitars and young tal- across the ditch and meet- He successfully over 410,000 YouTube hits, ent Nic Martin on Drums. ing lots of ex-pat Kiwi fans. makes it on to the Devilskin returned with The band has an envi- A new video for the next show and is run by Patbot-3000 Malfunctioning, against the resi- their highly anticipated able reputation as one of, if single Fade films soon and replaced on the mail robots. the bots start to turn dents of Greendale. debut album We Rise and not the hottest and they are putting the final hit the road with a compre- dynamic live shows touches to a Live DVD hensive New Zealand tour. around. from their tour. Planes: Within weeks of its Nail (aka Tony Vincent) We Rise is also coming release, We Rise had is looking forward to out on vinyl for the hard- Fire and thrown Ed Sheeran off the returning to his old school core fans. top of the charts and the and bringing his mates Then, early next year Rescue Kiwis were No. 1. with him to play for Devilskin tours with Slash Now Backstage Pass younger fans. — opening at his New The sequel to brings younger fans the And they are doing it Zealand shows in Hamil- Disney’s 2013 high- chance to see this great for a great cause, helping a ton and Wellington. flying Cars spinoff band live with their first current crop of Te Awa- continues the all ages gig as Nail brings mutu musicians fundraise ■ Devilskin All Ages Gig — misadventures of his band-mates to his for a cultural trip to Te Awamutu College, 938 Dusty, the crop- hometown to play in his America in December. Alexandra Street, Te dusting plane who old school. Devilskin have waived Awamutu, Saturday, October became an air- Devilskin are a four their fee to help the cause 18. Doors open 7:30pm. Show racing legend. piece band from Hamilton, and hope to fill the hall and finishes no later than 10pm. But when New Zealand formed in show why they are the Tickets just $20 from engine damage hin- joins an air attack responsibility of threatens to con- June 2010 comprising of hottest act around. Eventfinda. ders his racing team instead, dousing a raging sume Piston Peak abilities, Dusty tasked with the wildfire that National Park.

THE MAZE RUNNER M TUE & WED 5:30 & 7:40, THU & FRI 5:50 & 8:00, Labour SAT 4:00 & 7:50, SUN 4:10 & 5:50 THE BOXTROLLS PG TUE 11:20 & 1:30, Weekend and the Mystery at Mallen Hall WED 11:40 & 1:30, THU & FRI 11:20 & 1:30, SAT 1:20 & 3:20, SUN 11:20 & 1:20 THE EQUALIZER R18 TUE & WED 7:30, Gala THU, FRI & SAT 7:40, SUN 5:40 FINAL SHOWS: PLANES: FIRE AND RESCUE G DARK HORSE M TUE 7:35 TUE 11:40 & 1:40, WED 11:20 & 1:40, Venue: THE GIVER M TUE 5:50, WED 7:50 Kawhia Primary School & THU & FRI 11:40 & 1:40, SAT 1:40 & 3:40, SIN CITY R16 TUE 8:00 SUN 11:40 & 1:40 ECE Centre SIN CITY R16 WED 8:00 Saturday 25th October POSTMAN PAT G TUE, WED, THU & FRI 11:00, 10am – 2pm GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY M SAT 1:10, SUN 11:10 Exciting events and attractions 3rd Month. TUE 1:00, WED 1:00 & 5:35, “My class absolutely loved it and continued to talk about for all the family THU & FRI 1:00, SAT 3:30, SUN 1:30 and recall snippets from the movie ALL day.” Melinda. “In a year of outstanding New Zealand film production, this MRS. BROWN’S BOYS D’MOVIE M sets a new benchmark for sheer emotion.” Joe Moodabe. Stall Holder and Car Boot sites available By Richard James 2nd Month. TUE 5:35, WED 7:55, THU 7:50, HIP HOP-ERATION PG To register phone: 07 871 0048 or SAT 6:00, SUN 4:00 TUE & WED 10:50, 12:50 & 5:40, TE AWAMUTU LITTLE THEATRE INTO THE STORM M TUE 7:50, WED 5:50, email: [email protected] Evening (7.30pm): THU & FRI 10:50, 12:50 & 6:00, FRI 7:50, SAT 8:00, SUN 6:00 SAT 1:30 & 5:40, SUN 11:30 & 3:40 8th - 11th & 15th - 18th TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES M Kindly sponsored by OCTOBER Matinée (2.00pm): TUE 11:10 & 1:20, WED 11:10, 1:20 & 5:55, GONE GIRL R16 THU & FRI 5:20 & 7:20, McKenzie Strawbridge 12th & 19th THU 11:10 & 1:20, FRI 11:10, 1:20 & 5:35, SAT 3:10 & 7:30, SUN 1:10 & 5:30 Accountants SAT 1:50, SUN 11:50 & 2:00 DRACULA UNTOLD M THU & FRI 5:25 & 8:10, TELEPHONE: 021 167 5344 to book your tickets www. facebook.com/teawamutulittletheatre TUE 6:00, THU 5:40, SAT 6:10 SAT 5:50 & 8:10, SUN 3:50 & 6:20

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