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Close shave Author inspires raises funds More than $20,000 has been raised for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Bestseller Zealand following a Shave for a Cure event at the O¯ torohanga Club on Friday. takes time out Te Awamutu woman Shelly Allen was one of 13 people bravely shaving her to return to hair for cancer. O¯ torohanga District Mayor Max Baxter also shaved his hair. her old school The funds raised will support patients and their families living with a blood BY DEAN TAYLOR cancer or a related blood condition. When Heather Williamson left Te Awa- mutu College ‘some decades ago’ to make a Change time bit of money and then escape small town New Daylight saving ends when Zealand to see the world, she would never clocks go back by one hour at have dreamed of coming back to her old 3am on Sunday, April 7. school as an international bestselling author Daylight saving starts to address students. each year on the last Sunday But this week that is exactly what hap- in September and ends on the pened. first Sunday in April. Heather is the author of The Tattooist of International Auschwitz, an historic novel which has bestselling author of Fire and Emergency New The Tattooist of Zealand is reminding people topped sales around the world since its release last year — including 20 weeks atop Auschwitz Heather to check and test their smoke the New York Times bestseller list. Morris speaking at alarms this weekend. So far it has been translated into 46 her alma mater — Te Battery-operated smoke languages and more than two million copies Awamutu College. alarms have a limited battery sold into 49 countries — and counting. Photo / Dean Taylor life, hence the call to check “I’m very proud it has been translated into them when daylight saving Fasi,” says Heather. “And later this year it starts and ends. will be released in Russia.” Change the batteries The Tattooist of Auschwitz has also been every time you change the made into an audio book — which is how I clocks. ‘read’ it as all Waipa¯Library copies were out and booked. Feeling arty? Read by Richard Armitage, it won a 2018 Te Awamutu children are Earphones Award — given by AudioFile to’ invited to create a beautiful, truly exceptional titles that excel in narra- stained glass kowhaiwhai tive voice and style, characterisations, suit- using cellophane and paper ability to audio, and enhancement of the in a workshop at the Te text’. Awamutu Library. Heather spoke to about 75 Te Awamutu The free workshop is on College Year 11-13 English and history students in the school library on Monday Wednesday, April 17 from morning. 1pm – 2pm. She was home to be with family in It is for children aged six between a busy schedule which takes her to and over, who must be America next, then South Africa after she accompanied by an adult. returns home to Melbourne for the birth of a A kowhaiwhai is a form of grandchild. Ma¯ori decoration that takes The touring has already taken her around the form of abstract curved the world, with no sign of slowing up. pattern work. The talk on Monday was mesmerising for To register contact students according to English teacher Karen [email protected] Dowle, who organised the event. ■ Continued page 2 2 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, April 4, 2019 Inspirational writer, speaker

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Te Awamutu College Year 11-13 English and history students being addressed by author and college old girl Heather 14,045 Morris. Photo / Dean Taylor

14,045* ■ From page 1 It started in 2003 over coffee with a Completed, she optioned it to an Ameri- CIRCULATION 14,045* “Heather was truly inspirational — she friend, who said “My friend Gary, whose can studio for three years and they tried to spoke from a place of experience and passion. mother has just died, asked me to find put together a deal to make the film. ” — Antoinette Cole (Year 13 student). someone his father can tell a story to”. After three years, with no deal, Heather “It was humbling to see how a former Te The only criteria was it had to be a non- signed up for another three years — but the Awamutu College student has impacted so Jew. result was the same. many people’s lives around the world with Heather says she was immediately inter- It was when she was staying with her her writing. ested. brother and his wife who lived in Los “Heather gave us a real life look at the “I’d had been doing some writing and Angeles that she changed her plan. trials and tribulations of being an author.” preferred reading stories based on real “I was complaining about the useless — Kyra Loomans (Year 13). people, so I said yes,” she says. bods up the road (in Hollywood) over [email protected] “It was interesting to hear about the A week later Heather was at the home of dinner,” says Heather. March of the Living at Auschwitz, an annual Lale Sokolov — the tattooist of Auschwitz. “My sister-in-law told me to ‘get over event that students around the world partici- She says he was an elderly gentleman, myself and just write the bloody book’ — so pate in of similar ages to ourselves.” — still grief-stricken over the death of his wife I did.” [email protected] Mckenzie Heaslip (Year 13). Gita who he had met in the prison camp. It wasn’t plain sailing — “I’m no Karen says teachers who attended the They had been married 60 years. overnight success,” says Heather. [email protected] event commented how utterly absorbed It was his story of love and survival that Her Australian publishers wanted a students were for two hours while Heather formed the basis of the historic novel she ghost writer, but she refused so they said [email protected] spoke. was about to write — albeit that it did not they would give her a chance. “It was a powerful and moving experi- hit the shelves until 15 years later. Heather locked herself away, wrote a ence for all who attended,” says Karen. Heather would go to Lale’s home regu- book and sent in the manuscript. [email protected] “We were extremely lucky for Heather larly over the next three years and listen to Their reply was “Yeah. So you don’t to return to the college and generously offer his stories. know what you are doing, do you?” her time to share her stories with us.” She says listening was the key — she Heather started again, took some advice [email protected] Heather grew up in Pirongia with her didn’t interview him or write copious notes. and eventually came up with her novel. parents Jock and Joyce and four brothers. “I never tried to drag the details out of The story told in The Tattooist of She attended Pirongia School and Te him,” says Heather. Auschwitz describes how the camp guards Awamutu College, worked in town for a “As a social worker, I know you’re never gave Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew fluent in five couple of years and at 18 headed across the going to get someone to tell you something languages, the horrific job of tattooing Tasman. if they don’t want to. numbers on the arm of every person who Heather met her future husband, Aussie “I had to be patient.” arrived at Auschwitz. Steve Morris, and for a while they moved to Lale also never told his stories in His ability to communicate made the Christchurch where they had family. chronological order, so Heather would take long lines of doomed prisoners move more [email protected] Steve worked in IT and was headhunted her notes then do her own research and quickly. back to Australia in 1987, where they have marry Lale’s recollections with known facts One day he tattooed a beautiful young lived since. Heather worked in social and events to create the story. woman, Gita. services within the medical profession — The two formed a bond, they met each The two fell in love and somehow mostly at Melbourne’s Monash Medical other’s families and sometimes socialised. managed to survive survive the horrors of Centre. They remained close friends until Lale’s Auschwitz until its liberation in 1945. The couple have three children. death in 2006 — and as she came to grips Even then they were parted, and it was We’re online at nzmecommunitynews.pressreader.com She has always been a keen reader, and a with her grief, Heather began to write. only determination on Lale’s part that movie lover, but nothing prepared her for Initially though it was to be a brought them back together. the journey of more than a dozen years that screenplay, because she loved movies and ■ 2016 led her to international fame. thought this story would make a great film. Continued page 3

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■ From page 2 ash from the crematoriums falling with Sokolov’s name and his birth your good humour. on him. and death dates. Heather says Lale remembered Heather and Lale had talked Inside Heather stood on the steps some of the bizarre and horrific about returning to Auschwitz, but of one of the crematoria and apolo- (local farming contractors, events that made the story so real — his death came before they could gised on Lale’s behalf to the 1.5 the score in the football match make the trip. million people exterminated there. between prisoners and bored Heather did go there and as the She says Lale felt it was his fault you asked for it so this is your Auschwitz guards, watching dozens tour bus approached the gates of that he couldn’t save the souls who of naked male prisoners forced onto Auschwitz, where she was taking died there. night to shine..!!) a bus that became a converted gas part in the International March of “Lale’s motto in Auschwitz was, chamber from which he could hear the Living, she saw a group waiting ‘If you wake up in the morning, it is the screams of the dying men, the for her outside. They hugged her a good day’,” says Heather. clothing the girls wore, salvaged and gave her gifts. “He told me he believed you owed 815 FRANKLIN ST - PIRONGIA from a warehouse filled with the The people were from Lale’s it to yourself and those around you clothing of dead Jews, hidden rooms Slovakian birthplace of Krompachy, to make every day the best day it PH 07 871 9838 where he and Gita would meet in they all wore a badge with the could be. My family and I try to live secret and the feel and smell of the town’s name on it, and held up signs by these words.” www.ﬁvestagspirongia.co.nz

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Don’t assume your smoke alarms are working. Push the button to check them this daylight saving weekend. NFS0522_DLS_6_182x254 Thursday, April 4, 2019 Te Awamutu Courier 5 Rare bats Food bank needs your help living in For about three decades famil- Te Awamutu ies in need in the Te Awamutu Combined area have been well served by the Churches dangerous Te Awamutu Combined Foodbank Churches Foodbank in partner- volunteer ship with Kainga Aroha Com- Reverend pine trees munity House. Shelley Walker But now it is the food bank (left) and Kainga that needs help — and they are Aroha in reserve calling on the community to show Community their support. House Rare native bats have been Food bank volunteer Reverend counsellor and found in dangerous pine trees Shelley Walker says the team is finance at a Waikato reserve, leading to renewing its commitment to the manager the park being closed. project and has identified a num- Michelle Hislop Endangered long-tailed bats ber of areas where they need to with some of the have been spotted in Tamahere upgrade services and facilities. donated food Reserve in pine trees that pose a The most urgent needs are items for the risk to people using the reserve assistance with upgrading the food bank and and Tauwhare Road, said Wai- food bank storage facility, replac- community kato District Council open ing the ageing fridge and freezer, sharing. spaces team leader Duncan ensuring there are adequate pro- Photo / Dean Taylor MacDougall. visions to meet client needs and The council has organised finding personnel who will vol- for arborists to prune the dan- unteer for key positions such as gerous trees as soon as possible, food bank co-ordinator, but has temporarily closed the treasurer, quartermaster reserve until the work can be assistants and food parcel deliv- done. ery people. Duncan said the council was The food bank storage facility working closely with the De- is in urgent need of maintenance be refrigerated don’t deteriorate. church communities and are The focus for food packages partment of Conservation to so supplies are kept in pest free, As a part of the renewal hopeful that assistance will be are items that can be stored, plus make sure the tree work went vermin free, hygienic conditions. project food bank is focusing on forthcoming. items that can be used to put ahead, without harming the The team has a vision of the type of help they offer clients. “However, because the food together meals. bats. replacing this building with a “Currently we hand out food bank serves the whole Te Awa- Breakfast food is welcomed, as “As the reserve is especially purpose built unit in the not too items that have been donated to mutu community we welcome all well as basic beverages such as important for bats, we are distant future, but the immediate us,” says Shelley. offers of assistance,” says tea and coffee. working with the Department goal is to undertake urgent main- “Our long term goal is to be Shelley. of Conservation to ensure their tenance, mainly relining and pest able to source supplies that our “We acknowledge that our ■ Kainga Aroha Community House, continued presence in and proofing. clients need and will use. needs are extensive and possibly next to the Methodist Church in Bank around the reserve but need to They also need shelving and a “Through this approach it is too large for any one group to St, is the contact center for carefully manage this with the packing table appropriate to the our hope to assist our clients to meet, so we would greatly Foodbank inquiries and acts as a safety of the public and the function of the group. become self-reliant more quickly. appreciate any assistance that depository for donated items only, danger that some of these pine The food bank’s fridge and At times we struggle to meet the you can offer.” phone 871 6506. trees are causing,” he said. deep freeze are both nearing the most basic of needs and assist- Volunteers are a key issue at Any offers of assistance or for Work on the pines is planned end of their useful lives, so ance in this area would be greatly present, but donations of food, information about volunteering for within the next month, but will replacement appliances are appreciated.” basic household needs, hygiene Te Awamutu Combined Churches be carried out under conditions needed to ensure frozen goods Food bank has advertised its products, toiletries or cash would Foodbank should be directed to imposed by DoC to protect the stay frozen and goods needing to needs for volunteers through be appreciated. Shelley, phone 027 6948779. bats. ROSETOWN HOLDEN APRIL’S BEST BUYS

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ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST 6 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, April 4, 2019 Millions lost to scams last year

Online safety organisation Netsafe says Kiwis reported losing more to online scams and fraud in 2018 than any other BE WARY OF year in its 20-year history, with losses tripling from 2017. ■ Being contacted by phone or email out New Zealanders reported 13,000 of the blue instances of online scams and fraud and ■ Being told there is a problem with your $33 million in losses to online safety device or internet connections organisation Netsafe in 2018. ■ Being asked for the passwords to your Netsafe’s latest report reveals that online accounts scam and fraud reports and losses have ■ Unexpected communications asking drastically increased from 2017, when 8100 you to “verify” your account or details reports were made totalling $10.1m in ■ Winning a competition that you don’t losses. remember entering Netsafe CEO Martin Cocker says the ■ Moving outside of an online trading or staggering number of reports and extra booking website or app $22.9m in financial losses in 2018 show ■ Friends/partners you’ve met online online scams continue to be a pervasive asking for money or talking about money issue for New Zealand, and the country problems needs to rethink the way resources are co- ■ Unusual payment methods such as gift ordinated to protect Kiwis. cards “We’re now seeing waves of successful ■ Being asked for remote access to your scams hitting the country, with the fake device sextortion scam being the most recent,” ■ Pressure to make a decision or take he says. “We know the lengths that action quickly scammers are taking to deceive New Zealanders and we know that existing interventions are having a limited effect. Martin. “This is an issue that isn’t going away. Financial losses are not the only More needs to be done or we will continue impact victims are experiencing. to see large numbers of New Zealanders Many scam and fraud victims report suffering financial and psychological feeling frustrated and embarrassed, or harm,” says Martin. having lost confidence in using digital Netsafe expects the reports they re- technology to make payments or connect ceive represent a fraction of actual losses, with others. with many reporters getting lost in a The most common scam reported to fractured support network, confused Netsafe in 2018 was the fake tech support about where to report, feeling embar- scam, where scammers make contact rassed about being tricked, or disillu- about a fake issue with a computer and sioned about the point of reporting. offer to fix it. “At the moment, there is no official The newest scam trend in 2018 was the ‘one-stop-shop’ that the public can report fake sextortion scam, falsely claiming that scams to and rely on for the advice they video footage of people watching por- need,” he says. nography would be released unless a “There is no co-ordinated national ransom is paid. Invoice scams, investment effort to disrupt scams locally. New fraud and romance scams were among the Zealand needs a national response centre scams that resulted in the biggest losses to provide real-time scam trend analysis, for Kiwis. information sharing, nationwide alert systems and dedicated support,” says ■ Visit netsafe.org.nz for more information Playground repairs under way

A ‘What’s Not Hot’ be- having three pieces of ment to how busy the play- moaning broken equip- equipment repaired. ground has been. ment at Pioneer Park Play- The music ball is get- They say there has been ground was sent by Te ting repaired under war- no recent vandalism. Awamutu Courier to Waipa¯ ranty, two paddles from The music ball may District Council for com- the kiddies xylophone are take between four to six ment. being replaced and the weeks to come back from The writer had ended Spika is being replaced. repair, and other equip- with the plea ‘Please fix it. Council says all of the ment should be in oper- We love this playground’. replacements are due to ation within two to three Council advises it is wear and tear — a testa- weeks. Lance’s LOT

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A group of Te Awamutu Te Awamutu Relay for women were among the 1200 Life team Are We There ‘superheroes’ who took to the Yet? raised over $11,000 track on Saturday to raise for the Cancer Society money for cancer. and won the Davison The oval at the Claudelands Shield — the award for Events Centre grandstand was most funds raised per filled with colour and commun- team member. ity spirit when more than 89 Photo / Supplied teams took part in the Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. The event celebrates cancer survivors and carers, remembers loved ones lost to cancer and raises awareness and funds to support the Cancer Society. Teams keep their batons moving around the track for 12 hours while having fundraised in the lead-up to the day. Money raised stays in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty region Below: The Te Awamutu and helps the Cancer Society Brass Band led the provide care services including opening lap of Relay for transport to medical Life which honoured appointments, advice and cancer survivors and information from nurses and carers. Photo / Supplied accommodation during treat- ment. Te Awamutu team Are We There Yet? raised over $11,000 for the Cancer Society through sausage sizzles, raffles, bake says her highlight of the day was “We really hope you'll sup- sales and busking. the supportive and friendly port us again next year because For the third year in a row atmosphere. all the girls are keen to get out they won the Davison Shield — “It was an amazing day and there again.” the award for most funds raised so worth all the time and effort Waikato/Bay of Plenty Can- per team member. we all put in,” she says. cer Society chief executive The team included four can- “The legs are aching and the Shelley Campbell commended cer survivors — Janenne Page, back starts to hurt but you just the commitment of teams that Hayley Sherrard, Jo Vincent keep going with the power of the spent weeks in the lead-up to the and Sara Breyley. day and the people pushing you event fundraising. They were joined by over 200 on.” She says final figures are still cancer survivors and carers, Janenne thanks friends, fam- being tallied but the total who were honoured in the open- ilies and the community for amount raised from the event ing lap, and hundreds of supporting the team. will be more than $154,000. spectators who came to show “My team and I are so very their support. grateful you could help us to pay ■ You can still support Are We Team member Janenne Page it forward,” she says. There Yet at tinyurl.com/y4h7adom

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St John is holding what it hopes will Bradley. the emergency ambulance service and be its last major annual appeal to help “Although we will always fundraise to ensure St John can continue to be fund its ambulance service and asking for our community health programmes, there for all New Zealanders.” the public to show their “hearts of gold” we want this to be the last annual appeal Throughout the year, St John runs WHAT’S NOT by donating to its Heart of Gold Annual where we have to ask the public to regular, small campaigns to raise funds. Appeal, from April 1-7. donate money to run an essential The Heart of Gold Annual Appeal St John has contracts with the emergency service.” involves months of preparation and HOT Ministry of Health and ACC which fund St John provides ambulance services scores of volunteers. just over 72 per cent of the budgeted to nearly 90 per cent of New Zealanders St John is grateful for the many ■ Waipa¯District councillor Marcus operating costs to run the ambulance in 79 per cent of the country’s geo- businesses and schools across the Gower for listening and represent- service. The remaining 28 per cent — graphic locations. country that have committed to sup- ing our family to achieve results. over $65 million a year — is funded “Each year we respond to more than porting it with fundraising activities, through ambulance part charges and 476,000 emergency incidents and run a including competitions, raffles, mufti ■ Rain this week is a welcomed sight fundraising activities. wide range of community and health days, bake sales and street collections. for my garden and grass. “We know that this level of financing services to support people living ■ Local country music singer Donna isn’t sustainable and last year we put in healthy, safe lives,” says Peter. ■ Donations can be made in any ASB a funding bid to Government of more “This year, funds raised through the branch across New Zealand, online at Saunders winning a big award on than $350 million (over four years) to St John Heart of Gold Annual Appeal heartofgold.org.nz, by calling 0800 ST Saturday. You continue to make Te increase our funding levels to be fully will go towards providing training and JOHN, or to St John and ASB volunteer Awamutu proud. supported,” says St John CEO Peter equipment, to support the running of collectors throughout New Zealand. NOT ■ Doesn’t seem fair to see local firefighters raising money outside supermarket while Government Line-up of performers gives millions to other countries. ■ Rubbish truck in Pirongia empty- Te Awamutu Country Variety Club tic visiting singers along with Te Awa- ing wheelie bins and picking up the is excited to welcome a line-up of special mutu’s own top performers. rubbish at 5.45am on a Saturday guests travelling from the Te Puke Organisers boast of a friendly atmo- morning. Country Music Club this Saturday. sphere and a delicious, free afternoon ■ Inconsistent curbside rubbish and Award-winning performer Gloria tea. Johnston has sung at the Te Awamutu For more information contact Ray recycling service. Bible Chapel before and the club is Thurgood on 07 870 1551 or find Te ■ Parents double parking to drop looking forward to watching her enter- Awamutu Country Variety Club on children off at school. tain a local audience again. Facebook. Marion White will also be taking the stage to impress the crowd. Marion has performed in ValRay TEXT: write TAC HOT or TAC NOT then your opinion. Country Music Promotions in both Te Send to 021 241 4568 Awamutu and Taranaki and loves to be involved in country music. EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. Also performing is Gayle Turner, duo Mike and Lois and another duo Award-winning performer Gloria John- Send to [email protected] Kevin and Gayle. ston is one of several performers All are invited to head along to the Te travelling from the Te Puke Country DELIVER: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. Awamutu Bible Chapel from 12.30pm Music Club to sing in Te Awamutu this Drop into our ofﬁ ce 97 Sloane Street this Saturday and listen to some fantas- Saturday. Photo / Supplied 5 KIDS TREK BIKES TO BE WON

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Sun, Apr 7 2.30-3.00pm 1656 Te Rahu Road, Te Awamutu $710,000 Kotahitanga Marae on Sunday, March 24 The socialisation of Nga¯Pou o te Mana Sun, Apr 7 3.00-3.30pm 133 Reynolds Drive, Te Awamutu $589,000 for the Hui a Tau (AGM). Whatu A¯ huru was also presented, the Sun, Apr 7 3.00-3.30pm 17 Mangauika Road, Pirongia $745,000 It was an opportunity for their people Pou specifically focus on three priority Sun, Apr 7 3.00-3.30pm 1644 Te Rahu Road, Te Awamutu By Negotiation to listen, learn and voice their thoughts areas in the negotiations with the Crown: Sun, Apr 7 3.00-3.30pm 107 Meddings Crescent, Te Awamutu $839,000 Sun, Apr 7 3.15-3.45pm 24 Te Aranui Drive, Te Awamutu $725,000 about the mahi undertaken by MMTB, ● Co-governance aspirations; ● Sun, Apr 7 4.00-4.30pm 290 Douglas Avenue, Te Awamutu By Negotiation Maniapoto Fisheries Trust (MFT), Te Co-design with government agencies RAY WHITE Kupenga o Maniapoto Ltd and Te Reo on the delivery of crown services to Sun, Apr 7 11.00-11.30am 215 Mahana Lane, Te Awamutu $485,000 Irirangi o Maniapoto. Maniapoto people that will make a differ- Sun, Apr 7 12.00-12.30pm 360 Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu $425,000 MMTB chairman Tiwha Bell said he ence; Sun, Apr 7 12.00-12.30pm 60 Rolleston Street, Te Awamutu $465,000 was excited to be able to present sig- ● Co-investment with the Crown in key Sun, Apr 7 12.30-1.00pm 41 Sheehan Street, Kihikihi $599,000 nificant achievements and outcomes to areas. Sun, Apr 7 12.30-1.30pm 1123 Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu $895,000 wha¯nau present and online. During the Hui a Tau, it was also a time Sun, Apr 7 12.30-1.30pm 416 McClure Street, Pirongia $525,000 A highlight for many was the presenta- for many to reflect and celebrate on the Sun, Apr 7 1.00-1.30pm 327 Chatsfield Drive, Te Awamutu $565,000 tion by the commercial entity, TKoM, and milestone that MMTB has achieved in Sun, Apr 7 1.00-1.30pm 64 Christie Avenue, Te Awamutu $489,000 their chairman Chris Koroheke. The reaching its 30th year since its establish- Sun, Apr 7 1.00-1.30pm 290 Carlton Street, Te Awamutu $565,000 Sun, Apr 7 1.15-2.00pm 41 Ash Grove, Te Awamutu $769,000 meeting heard the asset holding company, ment. Sun, Apr 7 2.00-2.30pm 165 Cactus Court, Te Awamutu $605,000 which manages the fish quota and sale of Ko¯rero from former board of trustees Sun, Apr 7 2.00-2.30pm 80 Douglas Avenue, Te Awamutu $850,000 Annual Catch Entitlement (ACE), con- member Moana Herewini and former Sun, Apr 7 2.00-2.30pm 428/2 Teasdale Street, Te Awamutu $475,000 tinues to create opportunities for the rohe MMTB deputy chair Rore Pat Stafford Sun, Apr 7 2.45-3.15pm 2/258 Mangapiko Street, Te Awamutu $539,000 by making successful investment of sur- brought stories of nostalgia and acknow- Wed, Apr 10 12.30-1.00pm 637 Teasdale Street, Te Awamutu $510,000 plus funds with an 11-year track record of ledgement to wha¯nau who have contri- HARCOURTS profitable operations. buted to their iwi wha¯nui. Sun, Apr 7 11.30-12.00pm 83 Downes Street, Te Awamutu $445,000 Using live stream capabilities, the Hui “The feedback that we have received Sun, Apr 7 11.30-12.00pm 853 Park Road, Te Awamutu $395,000 a Tau was able to reach more than 7500 from wha¯nau and the iwi wha¯nui was Sun, Apr 7 11.45-12.15pm 202 St Andrews Way,Te Awamutu $699,000 people across three live stream videos very positive. It is a strong sign that the Sun, Apr 7 12.00-1.00pm 160 Inglefield Street, Pirongia $790,000 with engagement from those tuning in. quality of the various mahi that we Sun, Apr 7 12.00-1.00pm 180 Inglefield Street, Pirongia $290,000 Sun, Apr 7 12.30-1.00pm 587 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu $395,000 Presentations from Bella Takiari- continue to commit ourselves to are Sun, Apr 7 1.00-1.30pm 22 McGhie Road, Kihikihi $495,000 Brame (TKoM director, MMTB generally providing successful outcomes,” says Sun, Apr 7 1.00-1.30pm 60 Fred Parsons Court, Te Awamutu $449,000 elected trustee) and Keith Ikin, deputy Tiwha. Sun, Apr 7 1.30-2.00pm 120 Lorne Street, Te Awamutu $619,000 chair of MMTB, highlighted significant “With healthy relationships from the Sun, Apr 7 1.45-2.15pm 210 Finch Street, Te Awamutu $409,000 milestones achieved over the last finan- past, present and future, we will be able Sun, Apr 7 1.45-2.15pm 160 Ngaroto Road, Ohaupo $779,000 cial year along with Post Settlement to provide wealth and growth to our Sun, Apr 7 1.45-2.15pm 1/274 Mangapiko St, Te Awamutu $485,000 Governance Entity and a Maniapoto people.” Sun, Apr 7 1.45-2.15pm 319 Fraser Street, Te Awamutu $479,000 Sun, Apr 7 1.45-2.15pm 2 Te Aranui Drive, Te Awamutu $655,000 Sun, Apr 7 2.00-2.30pm 429 Bridgman Road, Te Awamutu $495,000 Sun, Apr 7 2.30-3.00pm 137 Alawaya Rise, Te Awamutu $881,000 Te Awamutu Sun, Apr 7 2.45-3.15pm 3/46 Whitaker Street, Kihikihi $575,000 CENTURY 21 GADSBY REALTY Sun, Apr 7 1.00-2.00pm 42 Budden Road, Te Awamutu Deadline Sale Sun, Apr 7 1.30-2.00pm 60 McGarry Lane, Te Awamutu $465,000 Sun, Apr 7 2.15-2.45pm 687 Mahoe St, Te Awamutu $485,000 Courier Sun, Apr 7 2.45-3.15pm 17 Muir Road, Te Awamutu $479,000 Your community newspaper - phone 871 5151 Sun, Apr 7 3.00-3.30pm 96 Mangapiko St, Te Awamutu Deadline Sale

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Hilux Rural Games bring slice of ore than 30,000 Hilux New Zealand children learned to climb a people attended the Rural Games founder Steve tree — it was a brilliant M Hilux New Zealand Hollander says the fifth weekend. Rural Games in Palmerston annual Hilux New Zealand “Other changes included North over the weekend of Rural Games was the best larger big screens and more March 9-10 — making it the yet, with families from all stands for people to sit and best yet. over the country in the city watch the action. New Zealand Rural for the event. “The Farmers Market Games Trust chair Mar- “The Games grow from was a new addition, as well garet Kouvelis says it was strength to strength every as the opportunity for neigh- fantastic to see people of all year and have become a bouring districts to promote ages trying out different stalwart of the rural sports what they have to offer.” things from tree climbing to calendar in New Zealand,” Soaking up the atmo- digger driving to gumboot he says. sphere at Palmerston North throwing. “We increased the activi- was Taranaki-King Country “We are proud that our ties for young people, MP Barbara Kuriger and her events are free, and this is adding in sulky rides with husband Louis. only possible through the miniature ponies and Barbara was the generosity of our sponsors, increasing the number of inaugural chair of the Rural and the many volunteers the self-drive diggers for Games Trust for the first who helped.” children, and more than 400 two year. She says the games were started in Queenstown to give people a chance to see a premier celebration of tra- ditional rural sports. “The sports part of the event worked really well down there and attracted a lot of tourists, but the trust felt we weren’t connecting enough with New Zea- landers, hence the move to Palmerston North. “An important attraction Taranaki-King Country MP Barbara Kuriger presenting prizes for the Trans- of the Rural Games for me is Tasman Highland Heavies Championship. She was out of her electorate, but as the ability for Kiwis and inaugural Rural Games Trust chair maintains a close alliance with the event. Kiwi children to have a go at Photo / Louis Kuriger a varied group of rural activities. digger in a safe environ- weekend, where even MPs other,” she says. Tasty Hilux model from games sponsors — prepared “I love seeing kids climb ment. can throw cow pats, not at by Toyota racing Development. Photo / Dean Taylor trees and have a go on a “I find it a really good each other but with each ■ Continued page 13

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■ From page 12 the launch of the Hireways Little High School, Tai Wa¯nanga Tu¯Toa Digger book that was written by and the Hillary Outdoor Education Since becoming an MP, Barbara two Freyberg High School Centre for helping with volunteers has stepped down from a trustee students and Trillian Trek, which to make the weekend run role, but is a member of the turned up on Sunday afternoon to smoothly.” judging panel for the Rural hand out more than $12,000 to local Sportspersons of the Year. schools and charities in the city. ■ A New Zealand Rural Games Winners are chosen from nom- Steve publicly thanked Toyota, special one-hour programme, inations forwarded by the rural Fonterra, Husqvarna, Norwood hosted by Mark Leishman and sporting codes and announced at a and Palmerston North City Coun- Nickson Clark, played on THREE the black tie function on the eve of the cil for their incredible support. following weekend and will be Hilux New Zealand Rural Games. “The trust would like to pub- repeated on Easter Saturday, April Highlights from the weekend licly acknowledge Palmerston 20 and is available online at included livestreaming the event, North Boys’ High School, Feilding ThreeNow.

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www.ruralandlifestylesales.com Thursday, April 4, 2019 Te Awamutu Courier 17 Pirongia Comfortable win for Sports teams BY JUSTIN MIEZENBEEK downed Te Awamutu Sports rode the back of a dominant forwards dis- Pirongia suffered its play to comfortably dispatch Uni- third straight loss, going versity 40-27 in Waikato Premier down 42-19 to Matamata in Rugby in Hamilton on Saturday. Waikato division one Sports scored six tries, with rugby. centre Tairoa Crean and halfback Another slow start by Tvava Afemai both picking up the Pirongia A team al- braces to lead the game 40-15 in the lowed Matamata to build a closing stages, before it got messy 31-5 halftime lead. and some ill discipline left Sports To Pirongia’s credit, the undermanned and let University Mountain Men fought back pick up some late tries. tenaciously after the In dry dusty conditions, with a break, winning the second strong wind behind them, the half 14-11. hosts looked the better in the early Player of the day went stages, putting the Sports defence to Josh Law. under pressure and were Despite having lost rewarded with an early penalty their three opening games and a 3-0 lead. to the top-ranked sides in Sports were only seeing scraps the division, Pirongia will of ball, but soon settled, picking up be heartened by the return their first try in their first venture next week of several into Uni territory with Crean players from injury and bursting through a gap, expertly Returning halfback Tvava Afemai leaves feel that win is not far converted by fullback Logan Karl Prop Gordon Fullerton was immense at scrum time and a real defenders in his wake on his way to a away. into the wind from the sideline. handful around the field, constantly bending the defensive second try in a man of the match A poor first half allowed The Uni pack were bigger in line. Photos / Justin Miezenbeek performance. the strong running Mata- size, but found themselves mata B team to run away outmatched, Sports dominated the foot ball, a slick short pass to winger Queyst Michael-Tapu No 8 Kieran Westlake were especi- with a convincing 65-5 win. collision area and piled on the heat midfielder Andrew Christie on a picked up his fourth try of the ally brutal with ball hand, bending Pirongia just did not at scrum time, a tighthead five perfect line busted the line again, season with an impressive the line each time they carried. turn up in the first half and metres from the try line giving Crean on hand to take the last pass twisting sideline try to give the Afemai in his return match found themselves down halfback Afemai for his first. and cross for his second. 40-15 score before two tires in the though was outstanding, putting 48-0. The conversion extended the Uni hit back with a quick try last 5 minutes closed the gap, but on a man of the match perform- Stern halftime words lead to 14-3. with a Sports player in the sin bin, never threatened the result. ance with slick service to the from the coach resulted in On the stroke of halftime, but found themselves back on The forwards set this victory backs and strong defence around Pirongia going into the where Sports got themselves defence again, and couldn’t con- up, the front row of Gordon the fringes. Midfielder Andrew second half with more steel caught last week, they found them- tain the quick burst and side step Fullerton, Wium Mostert and Christie showed some nice in their play, leading to selves on the hunt, and No 8 of Afemai who darted from the Terrance Croonen destroying touches and Crean, after Keegan Atkinson driving Kieran Westlake picked up their scrum base for his second, their opposites at scrum time, performing well at halfback last through from a break and third after a pushover try and a converted by evergreen Waylon backed up by powerful locks week, slotted into centre with ease. scoring Pirongia’s only 21-3 lead at halftime. Tangohau for a 35-8 lead. Gelestino Kiutau and JP Sports head home for the first points. With the forwards laying the From here, two more Sports Liebenberg, giving the the time this season, hosting Morrins- Player of the day went groundwork, the backs had the yellow cards meant the game lost forwards a chance to run all over ville at Albert Park next week to Maia Thorby in his first chance to work with good front all its shape in the last quarter, the hosts, Fullerton, Kiutau and hoping to grab back to back wins. game as hooker.

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Te Awamutu 45 Alexandra Street

Earthquake prone Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 11 Apr 2019 Bayleys Hamilton, 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton opportunity View by appointment Rebecca Bruce 021 063 5165 • Earthquake rating of 10% NBS - vendor wants sold • Mix of tenants, retail & office returning circa [email protected] $86,000pa plus GST net Josh Smith 027 229 8865 • Features art deco character throughout [email protected] • Te Awamutu is a thriving rural town SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 Under instructions from our vendors we offer the opportunity to secure 45 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu, located on 680m2 (more or less) of land with two road frontages, this property offers a main street retail presence not to be passed up.

bayleys.co.nz/2310328 18 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, April 4, 2019 Bowls hosts finals Countback decides finalists Arthur Twyford and sponsored by Ingham Clark Ambury led for all Mitsubishi, attracted 20 but the very first end beat- teams. ing Nick Bartosiak and Three teams emerged against high-flying Kihikihi Chan Naude 19-12 in the with a maximum four final of junior men’s pairs wins, necessitating a championship at Te Awa- countback to decide the Te Awamutu mutu Bowling club. winner. Ray White The newly crowned Honours went to men’s Real Estate champions won 11 of the 18 singles champion John tennis team, ends. Apeldoorn and Jean from left John Bartosiak and Naude Walliss with a plus 45 Robinson, earned the right to contest points differential. Gregg the final courtesy of a 26-9 The runners-up spot Tickelpenny, win over Butch went to Lyall Thomas and Brendon Tickelpenny and Kevin Linda Bennett with plus 32 McNeill, Nick Stead in the semi-final. points. Terry and Gaye Teaque. The club’s 2x4x2 open Young had to settle for Photo / Supplied mixed tournament, third with 29 points. Unbeaten in darts contest

Division one teams by default over the RSA Rosetown Rockets, Bombers and beaten WMC Tungstens and O¯ haupo¯re- Raiders 14-1. main unbeaten after week There was no result two in Te Awamutu Darts available from the match subsidiary round. between first week win- The Rockets have ners All Sorts and the beaten WMC Hunters 12-11 Bombers. and Rosetown Rebels 20-3; Eleven 180s have been Ray White Te Awamutu in another tight match. to level the tie 3 all, leading into the semifinals, Tungstens have accounted thrown over the past fort- progressed to the final of O¯ torohanga No 3 necessitating a countback Kihikihi whitewashed for Rosetown Rebels 16-7 night by Rosetown the Double Cup interclub Gareth Udy beat Brendon to decide the winner. O¯ torohanga Probables 6-0 and Warriors 15-8, and Rockets’ Jamie Te Nana tennis competition after McNeil 9-6 and Te Awa- Honours went to Ray and Otorohanga Possibles O¯ haupo¯ has downed (2), Rosetown Rebels’ recording a thrilling semi- mutu’s Nick Teahan had a White Te Awamutu, 45-36. posted their first win of the Warriors 16-7 and Hunters Shane Foster (2), O¯ haupo¯’s final win over O¯ torohanga comfortable win over Ben Kihikihi advanced to season beating CBR Te 16-7. David Bowers (2), Probables. Carpenter to level the tie 2 the final courtesy of a 5-1 Awamutu 4-2. In division two, WMC Tungstens’ Daryl Wheeler, Probables No 1 Syd all. win over CBR Te Awa- Final points after the Dragons and O¯ haupo¯ WMC Hunters’ Damon Mitchell scored a 9-7 win In the doubles, Mitchell mutu. Kevin Buckle scored round-robin: Tigers remain unbeaten — Warbrick, Rosetown over Te Awamutu’s John and Lance Udy prevailed CBR Te Awamutu’s only Kihikihi 50, Ray White the Dragons having beaten Rebels’ Marty Pearce, Robinson. 9-5 over Robinson and win with a hard-fought 9-8 Te Awamutu 39, WMC Raiders 13-2 and Warriors’ Glen Te Awamutu No 2 Tickelpenny, only to see victory over Grant Pratt. O¯ torohanga Probables 25, Rosetown Thorns 10-5, McLaughlin and WMC Gregg Tickelpenny struck McNeil and Teahan beat In the last series of CBR Te Awamutu 23, while the Tigers have won Dragons’ Glen Forde. back beating Lance Udy 9-8 Gareth Udy and Carpenter matches in the round-robin O¯ torohanga Possibles 22.

80 Douglas Avenue, Te Awamutu

A 470sqm family home including a two bedroom flat for extra income? Multiple indoor/outdoor areas to choose from. 1340sqm section. Triple garaging. Run a business from the ground floor(largeoffice area). Walk to CBD, school andstadium.Somanyoptions,benefits and possibilities. Contact Mairi.

For Sale $850,000

Open Home View Sunday7April,2.00-2.30pm

Mairi Gray 027 289 9354

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65 Rewi Street, Te Awamutu

Land and building only. This is a one level, high stud property that includes generous car parking. Concrete block construction with roller door access at the side. Assessed at 100% NBS earthquake rating. Handy to the main street and primary schools. Suit investor, developer, owner occupier. Seldom do these properties become available - so do not delay!

Deadline Sale Closes Wednesday 17 April, 2019 at 3.00pm at Deadline Sale Ray White ofﬁce, 223 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu View By appointment

Gregg Tickelpenny 027 278 9068

Pauline Love 021 155 4689

rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23233 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

327 Chatsﬁeld Drive, Te Awamutu

Thisbrickthreebedroomhomeisamustsee foritsmodernlowmaintenanceandeasy private living. Choice of outdoor patios on a large953sqmsunnysection.Agreatspace withfruittreesandroomtomove,fullyfenced forchildrenandpets.Doubleinternalaccess garaging to drive in and leave the rest of the world behind. Extra shed on site used as storage andworkshoparea.Thiscomfortableand welcoming home has got what you need. Open Home For Sale $565,000 View Sunday7April,1.00-1.30pm

Lisa McBeth 0274 909 294

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290 Carlton Street, Te Awamutu

In a great location and close to town sits this solid 1950’s three bedroom family home. This partially renovated home is ready and waiting for you to stamp your mark. Stunning polished ﬂoors await you in the living, dining and the large modern kitchen areas. Easy indoor/ outdoor living, french doors to patio area and undercover deck. Single garage and carport and it all sits on a 1012sqm fenced section, so many options! Phone Gillian to arrange a viewing or attend the Open Home open home. For Sale $565,000

View Sunday 7 April, 1.00 - 1.30pm

Gillian Van der Veeken 021 753 335

rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23245 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

CallKarla-your local property management expert

Karla is a Te Awamutu local, born and bred in the area. She has over 10 years of property management experience. Karlaislookingfornewpropertiestomeetstrong Contact Karla today for a complimentary rent appraisal and investment property health check. rental demand in Te Awamutu, Ohaupo, Kihikihi and Cambridge AppointmentsavailableatRayWhiteTeAwamutu.

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428/2 Teasdale Street, Te Awamutu

Perfect two bedroom townhouse in top location on Teasdale. This stand-alone townhouse is one of three and being in the middle makes it very private and quiet for those wanting an easy lifestyle in town without compromising on space as this townhouse is very big on size. Separate single car garaging with workshop space and a big garden shed. All this and so close to town shops, schools restaurants and medical centre. What are you waiting for? Phone Gillian to arrange to view or come along to the open Open Home home. For Sale $475,000

View Sunday 7 April, 2.00 - 2.30pm

Gillian Van der Veeken 021 753 335

rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23272 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

60 Rolleston Street, Kihikihi

Welcome to this private and immaculate three bedroom property. Modern tasteful decor throughoutwithgreatﬂow to the decking for outdoor entertaining. Very attractive low maintenance grounds, fully fenced with gates for relaxed easy living. Beautifully presented with heatpump for year round comfort and underﬂoor heating to tiled areas. Complete with large double internal access garaging.

So much on offer and so appealing! Open Home For Sale $465,000

View Sunday 7 April, 12.00 - 12.30pm

Lisa McBeth 0274 909 294

rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23271 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Rural

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Rural lifestyle yet close to town

1123 Paterangi Road, Paterangi For Sale $895,000 This lifestyle family property set on 5919sqm will delight those looking to escape to the country yet live within a short drive from town. With a spacious home offering four bedrooms + ofﬁce, two bathrooms plus View an open plan living area with a modern, light ﬁlled kitchen and separate Sunday 7 April, 12.30 - 1.30pm lounge. Entertain throughout the year on the large deck built for outdoor living, overlooking the spacious, well landscaped garden. The huge shedding offers plenty of opportunities for extra storage, a workshop or space for hobbies. Nearby is Paterangi Primary School and Lake Ngaroto, a picturesque recreation reserve for outdoor pursuits. Well located with Te Neville Kemp Awamutu or Pirongia Village only minutes drive away and Hamilton a short 027 271 9801 commute. Call Neville or Cherie Kemp today for further details. Cherie Kemp nevillekemp.co.nz 027 271 9806 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008 Thursday, April 4, 2019 Te Awamutu Courier 23 Riders, horses compete in Waipa¯ Riders set to be tested at three-day Kihikihi International Horse Trial events

Horse riders, supporters and The Wade Equine Coaches spectators will converge on the CCI2* has 46 combinations eye- Waipa¯ district this weekend for ing the Ferndale Trophy on the the Kihikihi International Horse line. Trial from April 5-7. Olympian Jock Paget (Taupo¯), The three-day event is recog- who last competed at Kihikihi in nised as having a tough cross 2010, is entered, as is Clarke country course, thanks to inter- Johnstone and Lizzie Green. national course-designer John The winner of the 35-strong Nicholson. JLT CNC105-S win lay claim to This year there is a raft of the Tait Trophy. New Zealand’s top combinations There are also national being tested at the event, which classes which have attracted is hosting the New Zealand One impressive numbers. Day Championships. Friday, April 5 is Ebbett The Concours Complet Inter- Toyota Te Awamutu Dressage national four star short format Day with six arenas in action on (CCI4*-S) class has attracted 13 Paul Kay’s polo field. combinations, including previ- Fiber Fresh Cross Country ous winner Samantha Lissington Day on Saturday gets underway (nee Felton) from Matangi who at 8am, with the show jumping has both Ricker Ridge Escada on Sunday. and Ricker Ridge Rui entered. Entry is free and people are Olympian and former world encouraged to bring the family champion Blyth Tait makes his and a picnic and enjoy some of debut start at Kihikihi aboard New Zealand’s best eventing Havanna, the horse he brought action. back with him from the UK. The event will be live Also having their first shot at Bundy Philpott of Cambridge and horse Tresca NZPH will be competing in the Kihikihi International streamed through Equestrian the CCI4*-S at Kihikihi are Jack- Horse Trial this weekend. Photo / Dana Foley Photography Live. son Bovill aboard Visonnaire Next year the National One and Jake Barham on Atlan. the class in 2017 with a win in the has the likes of Sir Mark Todd won by Brooke Campbell aboard Day Championships will move to Emily Cammock is making CCI4*-L at Puhinui in December. aboard Charisma, Tin ks Freddy Dash. a new location. the trek up from the South Island Renee Faulkner Rubinstar Pottinger, Vaughn Jefferis, Mat- It is a very strong class with For more information, head to with Shaw Lee and has been in HH, who placed 11th in her first- thew Grayling and Andrew Scott HOY winners Lissington and www.thehorseevent.co.nz or fol- some good form while Madison ever CCI5*-S at Adelaide last as well as Lissington who won it Ricker Ridge Sooty GNZ the ones low the event Kihikihi Interna- Crowe (Hamilton) and Waitangi year, will be looking to consoli- in 2017 on Escada and Edwards- to watch alongside the likes of tional Horse Trial on Facebook. Pinterest will be looking to go date their efforts and have Smith who took the honours in Oakley who has three horses one better than their second at competed a number of times at 2016. entered. ■ CCI is a rating for eventing, given the Land Rover Horse of the Year Kihikihi. Forty-three are entered in the The class can have two win- by the International Federation for Show. Up for grabs is the Forest Gate Grassroots CCI3*-S, chasing the ners — one for the national title Equestrian Sports. The star Bundy Philpott (Cambridge) Trophy, which was last year won right to have their names etched and the other the winner of the indicates the level of eventing, with and Tresca NZPH are forever by Clarke Johnstone (Matangi) on the Waiteko Trophy, which Waiteko Trophy due to qualifi- ‘S’ standing for short format and ‘L’ dangerous and were second in and Balmoral Sensation but also for the past two years has been cation restrictions. meaning long format.

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Just Move In And Unpack 4 2 0 105 Muir Road PRICE: $820,000 OPEN: Sunday 1:00 - 1:30pm Designed for comfort, this tastefully decorated VIEW: ljhooker.co.nz/186SGG8 & low maintenance modern brick home is only 2 years old. Commanding spectacular rural Mark Weal 027 451 4732 views, this four bedroom property is energy Fiona Collins 027 295 4250 efficient & features a stylish kitchen, open plan Te Awamutu Realty Limited family living & separate media room.

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4 3 2 Location And Lifestyle 1761 Te Rahu Road PRICE: $945,000 Situated just 5 mins from Te Awamutu's OPEN: Sunday 1:45 - 2:15pm CBD, you can enjoy the peace & VIEW: ljhooker.co.nz/18CKGG8 tranquillity of country life whilst enjoying all the conveniences of town living. Featuring stunning rural views, this tidy, Rural Relaxation 3 2 2 low maintenance property also includes 17 Mangauika Road, Pirongia a large garage with extra bedroom & PRICE: $745,000 OPEN: Sunday 3:00 - 3:30pm This is quite simply a lovely property, in a bathroom. The six well fenced paddocks VIEW: ljhooker.co.nz/15AZGG8 charming and peaceful setting with views out Mark Weal 027 451 4732 with loads of shedding, offer a range of to Pirongia mountain. Beautifully maintained Pamela Thackray 021 184 1255 and presented this home features two living Fiona Collins 027 295 4250 options for the discerning buyer. Call Fiona or Mark & view at the earliest Te Awamutu Realty Limited areas, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and Te Awamutu Realty Limited open plan kitchen, dining and living room. opportunity as this won't last long!! 07 871 5044 24 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, April 4, 2019

OPEN HOME SUN 1:45-2:15 Outstanding win for strong O¯haupo¯side

Ohaupo, 160 Ngaroto Road Sought after Ngaroto Road lifestyle FOR SALE: $779,000 • Immaculately presented property Open Home: Sunday 1:45-2:15pm • Park like grounds harcourts.co.nz/TA9339 • 3361m2 including 2 paddocks • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and walk-in-wardrobe Stuart Parker Mandy Lata • Room to park motorhome, boat and toys M 027 283 5928 M 027 679 2224 teawamutu.harcourts.co.nz Blue Ribbon Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

4212 TE AWAMUTU - 163H NGAHAPE ROAD STYLE & TRANQUILITY IN EQUAL PARTS Standout centre Daniel Henderson en route to the first of his three tries for O¯ haupo¯ • 186sqm comfortable family living completed in 2013 against Te Rapa on Saturday. Photo / Supplied • 4 double bedrooms, master with ensuite & walk-in robe • Large open-plan living & kitchen space with butlers pantry A hat-trick of tries to pan stuff and ripped into club, Dylan Jefferies, who • Woodburner, Toshiba heatpump, polished concrete Daniel Henderson was a their work like men pro- had an outstanding game ¯ ﬂoors, Mono-pitched raked ceilings throughout feature of Ohaupo¯’s 33-7 cessed. on both attack and defence. • Large stacker-slider from living leading to patio area win over Te Rapa in Wai- Having had the better of With only seven kato division one rugby. the first half, O¯ haupo¯went minutes to go and clearly • Thoughtfully designed kitchen with large island bench After an outstanding into the break leading 11-7. going to get the win, and black tap over double sink away win over Putararuru With a slight breeze at O¯ haupo¯ blind side flanker • Fantastic farmland and mountain vista’s the previous weekend, their backs, the home team Josh Keeling put an excla- • Fully fenced 0.3609 hectare blank-canvas section coach Doug Robinson said started the second half just mation mark on his strong • Rinnai Inﬁnity hotwater system, 25200 litre water tank it was pleasing that as focused and seemed to performance by dotting • Separate 63m2 monostyle double garage O¯ haupo¯backed it up with a grow in confidence and down with a 15 metre run • An easy 15 minute drive to the heart of Te Awamutu strong showing against Te hunger as the half pro- through tiring Te Rapa Rapa — a side that have gressed. defence. PRICE: Enquiries over $810,000 VIEW: traditionally troubled Back from a rib injury “From a coach’s per- Sundays 1.30-3pm or phone to view O¯ haupo¯in the past. suffered in preseason, spective, I would have to PHONE: 021 316 377 “Fielding one of our young Henderson was say the performance was homesell.co.nz ID 14108 strongest line-ups of the having a blinder playing at one of the most clinical and season, we had the tools to centre. Every time he got consistent I’ve seen from For more info visit homesell.co.nz or call us on 0800 003 001 do it. We just needed to be the ball he was an attack- the As in my five years at focused and ready to work ing threat. He breached the the club,” said Robinson. for the full 80 minutes and Te Rapa defence on numer- This Saturday O¯ haupo¯ we knew we’d have a real ous occasions and got just travel to Pirongia in chance of victory.” reward in the form of a hat- defence of the McAnally Harcourts Te Awamutu would like to Right from the kick off trick of tries. Trophy against the Moun- it was evident that O¯ haupo¯ He was narrowly pipped tain Men who will be des- didn’t want last week’s for player of the day by perate to win it back after welcome Val Page and Fleur Thomas efforts to be flash in the another new player to the last year’s loss in the final.

Val began her real estate career in Hamilton in 1987. Team wins B Grade tennis In 1996 she completed her AREINZ studies and in 2009 was awarded a Fellowship of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand. During her time in real estate Val has had competition and unbeaten Management and Training roles as well as having had a successful sales career. In 1999 she opened her own Te Awamutu Blue team has taken out the B Grade office in Mount Maunganui that eventually grew to3 Tennis Competition after offices specializing in residential sales. going through the round robin competition Val has a strong focus on real estate education having unbeaten. been an adjunct tutor and a Work Based Assessor for They recorded wins Valerie Page FREINZ The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand and the Skills over Cambridge, Tatuanui, 021 - 565 333 both Beerescourt teams Organisation. and Te Awamutu White. Manager Val has joined Harcourts Te Awamutu as a manager with Manager Trina Parker Real Estate Trainer says the team of Ollie a special focus on Real Estate Training. Looking for a Storey, Ben Parker, Trent new career? Contact Val. Brierley and Michael Dolan played to a high standard throughout the competition, dropping only four matches in the five-week competition. Fleur is a local and has spent a long time in Pirongia. She Te Awamutu White fin- has decided to take a change in her career direction and ished second, losing to Te Awamutu Blue and B Grade winners Te Awamutu B grade Blue, from left become a Real Estate Consultant after many successful Tatuanui, but finishing Ollie Storey, Ben Parker, Trent Brierley, Michael Dolan. years as a Mid Wife. ahead of the latter club due Photo / Supplied to consistent results. Fleur is enthusiastic about being able to offer assistance The team is Leane Josh Wilson. the B grade after also win- and sound advice to anyone wishing to buy or sell a Hofer, Bobby Scott, Bailey Te Awamutu continued ning pre-Christmas com- property. Quin, James Anderson and this season’s domination of petition. For a free appraisal of your property contact Fleur. Rugby star in the winners circle Fleur Thomas 021 - 106 0035 Former Peace Cup with 43 stableford, from holes. The solitary two was rugby star Ash Robertson Alec Cruickshank, Mike scored by Romana Sales Consultant was back in the winner’s Herbert 42, Ian Mitchell 41. Graham. The NEC jackpot circle playing golf at Stew- Robertson was out in 39 was not struck. art Alexander course on and home in 42. The 18 The club is staging an- Sunday. handicapper’s round in- other Stewy200 day on Te Awamutu The ex halfback of note cluded five pars on the Sunday, April 14. For more shot 81 off-the-stick to win front nine holes and three information call the club- Blue Ribbon Realty Ltd MREINZ Licensed Agent REAA 2008 the senior men’s scramble pars on the back nine house on 871 7907. WE’RE WITH YOUR CHIEFS ALL THE WAY

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Te Awamutu, 120 Lorne Street Kihikihi, 3/46 Whitaker Street Bigger is better for the family Brand Spanking New in Kihikihi Adam McGrath Viv Veale Office • 1695m2 (approx), double garage M 021 - 217 5703 • Well appointed, four bedrooms, two bathrooms M 021 911 295 For Sale $619,000 For Sale $575,000 (07) • 4 bedrooms • Very close to Primary School View: Sunday 1:30-2:00 View: Sunday 2:45-3:15 Tony Veale Brendon McNeil Valerie Page Commercial Property Manager Manager 871 8700 • Large open plan living TA8952 • Low maintenance 867m2 section TA9363 021 247 3008 027 488 8056 Real Estate Trainer

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Te Awamutu, 137 Alawaya Rise $881,500 Pirongia, 160 Inglefield Street $790,000 Pirongia, 180 Inglefield Streett $290,000 Ohaupo, 160 Ngaroto Road $779,000 Brand New and fabulous home Vendors have purchased (House and/or Section) • 3 to potential 4 bedrooms • 2113m22 more or less Sought after Ngaroto Road lifestyle • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, entertainers kitchen • Modern and spacious • Fantastic location • Immaculately presented property • 3 car garaging • Open plan kitchen/dining • Flat section • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, walk-in-wardrobe • 2 lounges, 270m2, looking onto Pirongia • Garaging and shedding • Views of Mount Pirongia • 3361m2 (more or less) lifestyle with 2 paddocks Stuart & Mandy ID# TA8699 Adam ID# TA9267 Adam ID# TA9269 Stuart & Mandy ID# TA9339

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REDUCED Te Awamutu, 202 St Andrews Way $699,000 Te Awamutu, 2 Te Aranui Drive $655,000 Te Awamutu, 429 Bridgman Road $495,000 Kihikihi, 22 McGhie Road $495,000 Vendors have Purchased - Priced to SELL!! Views to Pirongia Looking for a large section and extended living? Time to sell • Mountain and reserve outlook, 4 double bdrms • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Three bedrooms, two living areas • 3 bedrooms, 2 lounges, open plan living • Large open plan living, 2 bathrooms, 2 decks • 2 years young, Jenian built home • Decking and large section • Internal access tandem garage, 2 toilets • Double garage, landscaped gardens • 1160m2 section more or less • Garage with extra toilet, carport • 1012m2 section approx Viv ID# TA8995 Stuart & Mandy ID# TA9937 Viv ID# TA9255 Stuart & Mandy ID# TA8983

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Te Awamutu, 1/274 Mangapiko Street $485,000 Te Awamutu, 319 Fraser Street $479,000 Te Awamutu, 60 Fred Parsons Court $449,000 Te Awamutu, 83 Downes Street $445,000 Delightful townhouse, immaculately presented Family home, great location Fresh and pleasing Affordability and location • 3 bedrooms, open plan kitchen, dining, living • Three bedrooms, very tidy home • 3 bedrooms, new kitchen, new flooring • Three bedrooms, modern kitchen, open plan living • Internal/a double garage, heat pump, security doors • Fully fenced back yard • Fully repainted. Separate laundry and toilet • Gas log fire and water, separate toilet • Three car garaging • Deck area, double garage, close to town • Wet shower in tiled bathroom, separate toilet • Decking both sides, heat pump, large single garage Janeane ID# TA8989 Stuart & Mandy ID# TA9356 Janeane ID# TA9289 Jan ID# TA9333

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REDUCED Te Awamutu, 210 Finch Street $409,000 Te Awamutu, 587 Rickit Road $395,000 Te Awamutu, 853 Park Road $395,000 Te Awamutu, 186 Mountain View Drive $789,000 First home buyers needed Tidy, easy care home First home buyers Relax and enjoy the views • Park outlook, 3 bedrooms • 2 double bedrooms •Three bedrooms, large kitchen, large laundry • Open plan kitchen/dining, 2 living areas • Separate toilet and laundry • Internal access garage, fully fenced section • Large flat section • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms plus separate toilet • Undercover decking and front deck also • Easy care lawns and gardens • Recently insulated • Double internal access garage with workshop area Viv ID# TA9233 Viv ID# TA9297 Abbie ID# TA9245 Jan ID# TA8958 Blue Ribbon Realty Ltd MREINZ Licensed Agent REAA 2008 174 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu. 07 - 871 8700. [email protected] view on realestate.co.nz SECOND HALF PACK ON SALE NOW

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BY COLIN THORSEN from their first day’s score Te Awamutu Sports two- of 72/2 to be all out for 157. day team into fourth place Te Awamutu Sports fin- After a late start due to in the Champion’s Trophy ished the Waikato Valley light rain, the overcast championship. Cricket two-day champion- conditions were perfect for The Pratt Milking ship with a flourish, beat- bowling. Subasinghe Machines Te Awamutu ing St Paul’s Collegiate by cashed in with his swing- Sports Gold team also fin- 72 runs on the first ing, seaming deliveries. ished fourth in the division innings. Tiger Houston was an ex- two Chairman’s Trophy The second day’s play at cellent foil, claiming the championship. Kihikihi Domain was 2-10 off 11 overs. The final Club spokesman Brett dominated by Te Awamutu wicket went to Te Awa- Christopher said it was a Sports’ Sri Lankan pace mutu Sports’ English off- shame that Waikato Valley bowler Ramesh spinner Daniel Starnes. representative Subasinghe and wicket- Law set a club record of commitments had such an keeper Scott Law. six dismissals in one impact on these two teams’ Subasinghe claimed innings — five catches and results throughout the honour’s board bowling one stumping. summer, something the figures of 6-37 off 20 overs The result lifted the association is looking at as St Paul’s plummeted Steve Gibson Accountants for next season. Sunday golf scores Trophy,

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Jim Dunn 37. www.dkdesignerhomes.co.nz 30 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, April 4, 2019 Te Awamutu Phone: 871 5151 Classifieds Email: [email protected] C - FAMILY NOTICES - PUBLIC NOTICES - EMPLOYMENT - FOR SALE - PROPERTIES - MOTORING - TRADE SERVICES - ENTERTAINMENT - Deaths Anniversaries Church Services Public Notices LINEHAN, Kevin James (KJ). DIAMOND WEDDING Formal Notices 1.1.1940 – 30.3.2019 ST JOHN’S MARKET TeTe AwAwamutumutu Brarass BATGER, Jim and Kay ANGLICAN Passed away COUNCIL CARPARK andnd Cambridgeidge Brarass peacefully on PARISH This Saturday Saturday. Loved Funeral Directors husband of Anne, Services Call 870 4551 loved dad of Philip and this Sunday and Gaynor Westgate Preresentent Teresa, the late upcoming week Andrew; Marcus and TH Sarah, Jamie and SUNDAY 7 BRITISH INVASION Jules, Sara, Chanelle 8.00am Old St MT PIRONGIA and Graeme. Loved John’s, COUNTRY grandad to 14. Te Awamutu MUSIC CLUB A service for Kevin will 9.00am St Paul’s, 2pm Sundnday 7th Aprilil be held at the Married 4 April, 1959 Hairini AGM Omokoroa at St John’s Anglican Church, 9.30am St Saviour’s, TeTe Awamutumutu Collllegege Hallll Community Church, Pirongia Sunday Te Awamutu AdAdults $10$10 - StudStudents $5 139 Hamurana Rd, 10.00am St John’s, 14 April 2019 Omokoroa, on Friday 5 “Congratulations and Te Awamutu at 4pm UndUnder 5’s5’s FREE April 2019 at 11.00am. best wishes” Ngahinapouri A burial service for Tuesday - Friday Sports Notices Employment Kevin will be held at All our love from your 8.30am Old St Hall the Te Awamutu Lawn whole family ❤ John’s, Vacancies Cemetery, Picquet Hill Morning Prayer DO YOU PLAY Road, Te Awamutu, on Thursday 11TH TABLE TENNIS? Saturday 6 April 2019 Diamond Wedding KAWHIA TUTOR at 11.00am. In lieu of 10.30am Old St Join our club flowers donations to John’s, EDUCATION this season WANTED Te Awamutu Waipuna Hospice at TRUST Club Nights Every Six - eight hours TE AWAMUTU www.waipuna.org.nz Tuesday at 6:30pm would be appreciated. Follow us on Facebook p/wk, to assist FUNERAL SERVICES Year 11 student Communications to Parish of St Johns’ AGM Casual & New the Linehan family c/- Te Awamutu Players Welcome with NCA. PO Box 3136 Tauranga. 30 April 2019, We cater for all Rate negotiable. 4pm at the levels of play. Phone Steph Kawhia Early Like our Facebook Page 027 751 7159 Childhood or visit our website Centre. 021 068 7017 Alexandra House Chapel DENCH All welcome 570 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu Malcolm & Barbara Phone 871 5131 (nee Jackson) Public Notices PART-TIME Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons Were married on DELIVERY the 4th April 1959 Employment Garth & Lynette Williams in Te Awamutu. TE AWAMUTU FISH Vacancies PERSON For compassionate and caring service Caring Funeral Professionals & GAME ASSN INC (Te Awamutu) www.teawamutufuneralservices.co.nz Love and Intermediate congratulations to you We are looking for WISE, - Senior Deaths Te Awamutu Fish & Game Assoc.Inc. wish to thank someone to deliver Lance (Lani). both. From all your Accounting Clerk the NZ Herald and CRISP, FITZGERALD, loving family. the following businesses and individuals for their Waikato Times for Leslie George. John Noel, (Noel). Lance started as a tanker generous support and sponsorship of the Lake Chartered 3-4 days per week. Died 01 April 2019 at Passed away driver in September 1984 Arapuni fishing contest held on 16 - 17 of March Accountants Offi ce, You will need: Althorp Hospital in peacefully at Radius and was a valued member Te Awamutu his 88th Year. Loved Windsor Court, of our team here at Te Birthday Greetings 2019; Your own vehicle husband of Joy and Ohaupo, on Awamutu Transport, for Cell phone esteemed father of Wednesday, 27th Mercury • Salt Water Sports Fishing • Adam over 32 years. Lance is Mc Crath - Harcourts Te Awamutu • Steve Have you had at least The availability to Peter, Jonathan and March 2019. Aged 91 fondly remembered byour start early - around Sandra. Big brother of years. Dearly loved Morton - NZ Farmers Livestock • VE Veterinary 3 years’ experience team as being authentic 3.15am Annette, June and Husband of Margaret Services & associated suppliers • CH Allen (even long ago) and a genuine bloke who in a Chartered To be reliable and Carol. O’Connor and the Late Upholsterers • Caltex - Super Service Station able to work A private cremation Peggy Fitzgerald. had great values and an Accountants offi ce, unsupervised has taken place. Any Loved Father and outstandingwork ethic, • John Spence Marine • Grant Annan Builder preparing GST and communications to 335 Father-in-law of Irene Lance will be missed • Wright Fishing & Outdoors Te Awamutu Tax Returns, plus You will be an Ocean Beach Road, Mt & Phil King, John & every day. • The Meat Factory Kihikihi • Hamills Financial Statements? employee of our Ruth, Cathy & Peter HAPPY BITHDAY Maunganui. Thanks to Fonterra Transport Te Awamutu • Full Flow Valve Specialists Company and not a all concerned he is Adams and David & EDDIE contractor. Tomoko. Beloved extends its deepest • Active Electrical Supplies Limited. now at peace. Do you want hours For more Grandfather of 8 sympathy and our big 3 year old to suit? Te Awamutu Grandchildren and 1 condolences to Lance’s information please based fi rm. Write with phone Peter on Great-Grandson. family at this time. GRAHAM, Loved by the SUPERHERO! your CV including 027 419 2529 Tiahuia (Norma). O’Connor Family. Love from Mummy, PUBLIC NOTICE what’s important to Passed away Special thanks to the you in a job: peacefully at home Staff of Radius Remember Daddy, Grammies of application for Renewal & Variation Windsor Court and ENQUIRE today! Pirongia surrounded and Grandad. xox of Club Licence Write “Accounting Classified advertising, it by her loving family Camellia Rest Home, Te Awamutu, for us in your SECTION 101, SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 Clerk”, PO Box 343, really works!. Call 871 on 2 April 2019. Born 5151. 7th October 1937, she taking wonderful care Te Awamutu or email of Noel. Kihikihi Rugby Sports Club Incorporated has made [email protected] was 81 years young. application to the Waipa District Licensing Committee Much loved only ‘Rest in peace’ Will and daughter of Waka for the Renewal and Variation of a Club Licence, A Requiem Mass for hours and licenced area in respect of the premises (dec) and Martha (Kui) Noel will be held at St (dec) Graham. Loving Patrick's Catholic leave a legacy situated at 107 Herbert Street, Kihikihi known as sister of Rewi (dec), Te Church, Alexandra Kihikihi Rugby Sports Club Inc. Ngarue (John) (dec), Street, Te Awamutu, of hope The general nature of the business conducted under Mangu (dec), Te Kiwa on Wednesday, 3rd of the licence is a Sports Club. (Miki) and William April 2019 at 1:00pm (Bill) (dec) and all of followed by the burial The days on which, and the hours during which her sister-in-laws. at The Ohaupo alcohol is (or is intended to be) sold under the licence Cherished mum of Cemetery. All are: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5pm to 9pm, Construction Staff Wanted Manawa & Joe, Te Hau communications to Thursdays 6pm to 9pm, Fridays 6pm to 12 (dec), Hohepa & The Fitzgerald Family, Norma, Tania, Nuke midnight, Saturdays 2pm to 12 midnight, Sundays Are you motivated, energetic, enthusiastic c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, 1pm - 9pm. and Hokohinu & Eliza. Te Awamutu, 3800. and keen to be part of a growing company Treasured nan to her JORDY The application may be inspected during ordinary with a great team of like-minded people. many mokopuna and For more office hours at the office of the Waipa District Council, nga mokomoko. Happy 25th Birthday District Licensing Committee at either 101 Bank Coresteel Buildings Waikato are a Moe mai e te tuahine information, call construction company on the hunt for moe mai you ol bugga! Street, Te Awamutu or 23 Wilson Street, Cambridge. Kua tae koe ki a Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes experienced carpenters, foremen, roofers ratou ma 0800 53 00 00 to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than and steelworkers to join our team servicing Kua whai muri koe i 15 working days after the date of the publication of this the Waikato area. a ratou moe mai. notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Mum will lie in state at Church Services Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at: Successful candidates joining us within eight Purekireki Marae, Waipa District Council, Private Bag 2402, Te weeks, and successfully completing three Kawhia Road, Awamutu 3840. months employment, will receive a $1,000 Pirongia. A service to Leaving a gift to celebrate her life will BCFNZ in your Will No objection to the issue of a renewal licence may be credit on their tool account (conditions apply). be held on Friday 5th made in relation to a matter other than a matter April 2019 at 11am can make a real difference. specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Contact our Business Services Manager, followed by a burial at Alcohol Act 2012. Pirongia Cemetery. Trina White, on [email protected] or For more information This is the secnd publication of this notice. Te Awamutu Funeral 07 871 3077 to find out more. Services FDANZ 0800 902 732 This notice was first published on 28 March 2019. Thursday, April 4, 2019 Te Awamutu Courier 31 Employment Vacancies Farm Employment Firewood Livestock & Poultry FIREWOOD AC PETFOODS VOLUNTEER LEADER Farming GUM and old pine mix BUYING cows/calves/ HELPER WANTED $100 m2, free delivery. Ph horses. Phone 0800 Opportunity for John 021 238 5052. DOWN COW. 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