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ISSUE 454 • 10 August 2021 • Phone 07 888 4489 • Email: [email protected] • www.sceneonline.co.nz • PRICELESS Racing with Dennis Ryan Savabeel top of the tree ahead of another stud season s the generations have come and by Group One wins to Probabeel, Mo’unga, Savabeel and other members of the Agone, New Zealand thoroughbred Amarelinha and Concert Hall, while his Waikato Stud stallion roster at optimum breeding has always had something to full black-type tally was 19 individual fitness and well-being. The daily regime, celebrate in its champion stallions. stakes winners of 30 races, taking him akin to a gym workout, includes a session Those who stand out from the numerous past the 100 stakes winners’ milestone. on the purpose-built treadmill followed annual premiership winners are the “He was the highest stakes-producing sire by a warm shower, along with individually quartet to gain induction to the New in Australasia for last season,” Waikato formulated diets. Zealand Racing Hall of Fame. The first of Stud principal Chittick proudly points out. Savabeel turned 20 years old on August them was Trelawney Stud’s Foxbridge, “That’s huge for us, all those breeders who 1, the traditional birthday for Southern who was at his zenith through the 1940s, sent mares to him and for the whole New Hemisphere horses, but according to followed by Sir Tristram, who three Zealand breeding industry. It’s a stallion Mark Chittick you couldn’t tell by his decades later brought fame to Cambridge like Savabeel who keeps a country like appearance and attitude that he’s now in Stud and was in turn followed by his son ours in the game.” the veteran category. “He might be 20, but NEW ONLINE MEDICAL and fellow Hall of Famer Zabeel. When his racing career ended in 2005, looking at him you’d hardly know. His skin SERVICES!! The fourth stallion to meet the Hall of Savabeel was syndicated for stud duties just looks incredible and he loves his daily FREEDOM TO MANAGE Fame standard was O’Reilly, the Waikato at a value of $10 million, which even for workout on the treadmill; that has kept YOUR HEALTH AND Stud home-bred who became New an operation as extensive and successful him in excellent trim and he’s as fit and WELLBEING Zealand Horse of the Year at the end of his as Waikato Stud, represented a huge healthy as ever.” three-year-old season before compiling commitment. Part of the Chittick family Along with Waikato Stud, other a string of stallion premierships from business model has been to invest in Matamata district studs are gearing up his base at the Tower Road nursery. Now young stallions through a combination for another busy breeding season. In the Waikato Stud has another standout on his of their own controlling percentage and western regions’ rolling hills Rich Hill Stud stallion roster, Savabeel, who completed fellow breeder investors. The cost per has a quality line-up comprising Shocking, another clean sweep of premierships two per cent share in Savabeel entitling Proisir, Vadamos, Satono Aladdin and for New Zealand stallions in the 2020- each shareholder to a lifetime service Ace High, while Mapperley Stud houses 21 season. The Cox Plate-winning son of was $200,000 and his introductory fee Contributer, Complacent and Puccini. This Zabeel claimed his seventh consecutive to other broodmare owners was $35,000 season Hinuera Valley stud Valachi Downs Grosvenor New Zealand sires’ premiership plus GST. Savabeel is now one of only three offers Savile Row, Vespa and Zacinto, and along with his sixth consecutive global New Zealand-domiciled stallions after his Ocean Emperor holds court at Weowna Centaine global earnings title and his grandsire Sir Tristram and sire Zabeel to Park. All of the above will be on public fifth Dewar premiership for Australasian command a $100,000 service fee. display during the weekend of August 21 earnings. Savabeel was trumped for the In his 15 years at stud he has sired an and 22 when the Waikato Branch of the 2019-20 Dewar award by his fellow Cox average of just under 100 foals per season, NZ Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Plate-winning studmate Ocean Park, but with his largest single crop 129 foals from stages its annual pre-breeding season the status quo was reasserted by another 170 individual matings in 2015. That stallion parade. For tour schedule details, exceptional season on both sides of the level of performance takes a lot of skilful visit www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz. Tasman. Savabeel’s results were headed management, which includes maintaining  Dennis Ryan.

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aving played the cornet since 2015, Kaperiera Hughes is real boost to our confidence. Throughout our time performing Hwell and truly part of the Matamata Brass extended ‘band the D Grade Hymn, the test piece and our major works piece, we family’. She knows everyone well, and their style and level of just gave it everything we had, did our best and kept ourselves musicianship so, when Memorie Brooky was stepping down in grounded. “Win or lose, it really is just the judge’s perspective her role as Musical Director, it wasn’t too daunting for Kaperiera that can decide the final result so if we were happy with our to begin working alongside her as a co-director while training to performance, that really is what mattered most.” take on the role herself. As it happened however, the judge’s perspective was on form “Our major focus had been perfecting Lake of the Moon, the – with Matamata taking out the New Zealand National D Grade piece we had been given for the 2020 Nationals” says Kaperiera. Champion Brass Band 2021! Tues, Wed, Thurs 12.00 - 2.00pm Sun 12.00 - 2.00pm “It was extremely challenging to learn and, leading the band, “We were incredibly happy with how we played when we left Memorie was the first to conduct the piece starting towards the the stage” says Kaperiera, “so taking out the overall award was end of 2019, but then with the Covid 19 pandemic, the nationals the icing on the cake. As a result, we have progressed to C Grade were put off a year. In the meantime, we had to adjust to a new status which is a really big leap, but spirits are high and the entire style of direction with another conductor before I took it on at the band is more than willing to step up and see how we go.” beginning of this year, and we basically had to completely relearn With little time to rest on their laurels, the newly recognised the piece. My focus was on accuracy, rhythm and musicality, and C grade band is already learning new pieces ready for regional really just being able to tell the story of the piece and captivate our competitions which begin in September. audience. It’s fortunate that Mem and I have similar styles so, by “I’m ready to add extra challenges and show our members just the time I took over as the new Musical Director, I was confident what they’re capable of” says Kaperiera. “I know they’re ready that I was moving in the right direction with full support from and am quite sure they will surprise themselves with added Talk to us about Memorie and the rest of the band.” encouragement! We are so fortunate to have had incredible building a quality For many of the musicians, the Christchurch nationals was support from our organisers within the committee, our sponsors, new home their first introduction to such acclaimed competition – and for our friends of the band and of course, continued community others, the first time they had participated in a street march. support. Sales enquiries: Led by Ayesha Brooky, Matamata won the D Grade Street March We offer our thanks to everyone who has contributed to our Abby Payze which, says Kaperiera, “started our first South Island experience fundraising, TeReo Hughes for her conductor’s workshop and New Home Consultant on a real high. “We had such awesome feedback and really good all our helpers from Hamilton Auxiliary, Hamilton City B, and 0275 125 701 comments from other bands, so with the next couple of nights appreciate their continued support. Let’s hope we keep making www.milestonehomes.co.nz spent rehearsing, I think that added extra enthusiasm and a you all proud!”  Caron Stewart. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

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SCENE 10 August, 2021 3 Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz The Resource Management Act (RMA) he RMA has governed all our new development now for 7. Reduce complexity. Tover 30 years. When it became law it was hailed as the The main changes proposed include: answer to allowing development to occur in a way that protected • Local councils control under RMA to transfer to a new body our natural environment. However, for some time various parties of local councils, central government and mana whenua planning have called for change to this Act. The major problem would committees MATAMATA FOODBANK seem to be the lengthy process and time delay, as well as the high • 100+ plans under RMA transfer to 14 regional strategies and 14 cost involved. Natural Environment Plans, nation wide Acknowledging these problems the RMA did work and the • Reference to Iwi Authority and hapu changes to Mana whenua number of consent applications actually declined were less that with definition yet to be defined 10%. Conditions were usually applied to ensure the development • To take account of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi achieved its stated outcomes. changes to “Give effect to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi” NEED Now the Jacinda government is in the process of reviewing • The requirement to consult with mana whenua under the RMA the RMA. At last I can hear you say. Well maybe not. There is an changes to strategic role for Mana whenua in planning. old saying “be careful what you ask for”, and the current draft of change is now published for consultation. The replacement to What we have seen of the new act makes little mention FOOD? the RMA will be the Natural and Built Environments Act. of economic outcomes which could be traded off against It’s objectives are: environmental concerns under the RMA. We do not know yet 1. Enable development within natural environmental limits. whether there may be the ability to change or cancel existing PHONE 2. Increased recognition to the principles of Te Tiriti (the Maori consents if they do not align with new environmental standards. version of the Treaty of Waitangi) and greater recognition of tea New concept of Te Oranga o te Taiao (health of the natural 021 1198 497 o Maori. environment and its capacity to sustain life). Basically 3. Adapting to climate change and risks from natural hazards management and control of new planning rules passes from local WEEKDAYS 4. Better mitigation of emissions council to a new collective body, but the good old councils will 5. Protect and restore the environment still pay all the costs. Be careful what you ask for. 9am to 4pm 6. Improve system efficiency and effectiveness  Hugh Vercoe. Leave your name, Matamata Christmas Choir is back! address and phone ollowing the disruption from the and mentor to Matamata Brass. Presbyterian Church Hall in Meura Street. number and you will FCovid 19 pandemic that has affected This year is seeing the beginning All are welcome to come along, register us all, the Matamata Christmas Choir is of a new era for the Christmas Choir. and take part. There are no auditions, be contacted. in the midst of planning new, colourful Established in 1961 as the Combined only the desire to experience singing in and joyful Christmas performances. Churches Choir, it became a Community a choir is necessary. Singing with others All contacts will be The choir is excited to be performing Choir in 1983 with membership open is great fun. The ability to read music is again this year and is proud that Matamata to anyone who loves singing. For those not mandatory. Help and support is part treated con dentially Brass and Matamata Intermediate School Matamata people who have taken part in of the culture of the Matamata Christmas choir are joining them as guest artists. recent years, or residents of Matamata Choir. For more information Phone Tony Assitance provided by the The choir is also excited to be welcoming who would love to try singing, a roll up at 07 880 9904, Ben at 07 888 8342 or Matamata FOODBANK Memorie Brooky as its new conductor and registration evening is to be held Margaret at 021065 9180. following her involvement as conductor on Monday, August 30 at 7pm at the  Supplied. Top Office in New Zealand for Residential Real Estate Congratulations to Harveys Matamata, “Michael Smith joined us in 2019 and Sonnia recipients of 3 Top National Awards at the Mallett joined us in 2020. Both are big Annual Harveys/LJ Hooker Awards held in contributors and have their own special Auckland recently. attributes and we thank them for their It was a huge surprise to the team to win out dedication to the team. Michael has been of all the Harveys & LJ Hooker offices (6 selling real estate since 2004, and Sonnia has staff & under) throughout New Zealand, but been selling for 12 months now.” is well appreciated, reflecting the hard work “It’s wonderful to come to work each day, our the Harveys Matamata team has put in over office is a small team, but we are just as the year. The three awards include Overall efficient as a larger team. Our office works Top Residential Office for All Income; Top differently from any other agency in town in Residential Sales Office for Volume; and Top that we all share any profits that come into Residential Sales Office for Value. the office. They get split four ways. You need “We were absolutely blown away on the the right agents to make this work, and with night to receive the awards,” says Jodi, “but us we are always talking together about what absolutely wrapped to be acknowledged. we are working on. By sharing, that’s when a We thank everybody we’ve done business vendor truly gets the whole team working to with over the year, because you made this ABOVE: Harveys Matamata sales team Alan, Sonnia, Michael & Jodi invite you to come chat! sell their house, not just the listing agent. happen.” It is a testament to the hard work of the sales have also been nominated for Best New Talent. Our clients get the full attention of all of us working for agents at the Harveys Matamata office, that all four have Jodi & Alan, owners of the Harveys Matamata office, have them. Come into our office and experience the warm and also gained Captains Club status in the last year. 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SCENE 10 August, 2021 5 Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz Matamata Ski Club from the beginning… “Would be neat to meet all the crew again, shake those hands and sip gluwein. Guild the scene, ask ‘where have you been’, enjoy internal fires as the wind grows keen, warming tummies on and off the incline.” (Rob Tapper, July 2006.)

luwein on the Incline” celebrates the membership fees, street produce stalls, pig a few minutes notice. By mid January Glives of people who established the in a barrow raffles, events like the record 1959, the roof was on and the building Matamata Ski Club and the special times throwing stall at the Town Carnival, Tony’s substantially covered in. It was in April and memories they shared over the years ‘Turkey catch or shoot’ - and even the work party members slept in the lodge associated with skiing at Mt Ruapehu. It somewhat ‘whispered’ games of Crown for the first time and, with work parties was originally introduced by Neil Meltzer and Anchor soon saw the club’s finances settling into a fortnightly affair, a good to early club members and, as an orally steadily improve. excuse was needed not to attend! Don and Who chose this site? Labour weekend taken balm, has eased bruises to body and After Matamata Ski Club’s application to Jackie Stanley’s daughter, Lynette in fact, 1958, the first effort! Dave Thom, Frank pride for many years since! the Tongariro National Park for a site had was born on May 18, yet Don still made the Tapper, Nowell Jagger, Don Stanley and Celebrating almost 65 years, Matamata been approved, final plans were submitted May 21 work party – clearly no paternity Tony Trower spent the weekend setting out Ski Club was officially formed on July 10, and accepted in September 1958. Just leave was available to men during those profiles. 1957 after a public meeting chaired by weeks later, over Labour weekend, the years! Nowell Jagger had been held in June. The first work party was underway. Nowell, In July 1960, the Matamata Ski Lodge first officers and committee were elected Tony and Don had selected ‘Lot 5’ at Iwikau was officially opened in the presence with Don Stanley as President, Nowell as Village from a limited number of options. of official dignitaries and officials from Secretary, Eric Noble as Treasurer and The prime criteria, remembered Don the Tongariro National Park Board, Tony Trower as Club Captain. Committee Stanley in 2007 at the 50th anniversary various local authority councils and members were Brian Hickson, Jack Stanley, of the club’s establishment, was the elated members and their families. Other John Arnold, Ross Carmichael, Jackie relatively easy 250m walk on a Friday Ruapehu ski clubs also joined matamata Tapper, Max Brown and Roy Hemsley. night, peace and quiet away from the road members in their celebrations. Don’s Immediately, more than a hut – a ski lodge and a good weather truck access route. wife, Jackie, officially cut the ribbon and more befitting of Matamata at the ‘Top The loop road was not, at that time, even a declared the lodge open. A little further – January 3, 1959. o’ the Bruce’ road in the Iwikau Village glimmer in the eye of any planner. Funnily Later, as children of the members were on the Whakapapa side of Mt Ruapehu, enough however, at that first work party, growing, it was suggested a games room became the vision of the club’s future. It the building profiles erected were blown was needed to help keep them occupied was in March the following year a final down the same night! “Here commenced, and, after the extension project was plan was adopted, along with approval of as if an omen and future warning, our deep approved, works got underway in 1969. the 4,000 pounds that would be required respect for the weather on the mountain” Again with voluntary labour, the eventual for the estimated material and furnishings Don had recalled! extension added approximately 25% to required. There was no question that all Throughout following months, men and the top floor, adding valuable space for a work would be completed by voluntary women worked side by side, fingernails drying room, ski storage and maintenance labour! broken and hands raw, as temperatures area below. To all concerned, it was money Although the thought of raising such a ranged from mid 20s to zero and below well spent. The walls and roof go on. significant amount of money was daunting, – and rain and sun could interplay within Continued on page 7...

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...Continued from Page 6 below Taupo (now a car park) where Noel time. Hundreds of people have enjoyed Matamata Ski Club from the beginning… In 2007, Don was delighted to announce Wilson performed the first backward flip the club and have been privileged to the establishment of a fund by the Past on skis – unintentional of course, and experience a mountain world without Presidents Club to be used for the purpose ‘degree of difficulty’ yet to be established! parallel. Bill Waring said in 2007, “as to of encouraging club skiing in all forms, Matamata Ski Club champs were the future of the club, we have heeded and assisting members to achieve greater very popular and always drew a good the warning, “Don’t look too far over the potential. President of the time, Bruce number of entries as this was a chance to horizon. As it is said, That is the Lord’s Magan, later announced that the club demonstrate your skill (or lack thereof)! business.” The past 65 years of Matamata would further complement the fund with Even if the race didn’t deliver the results Ski Club has been ‘their business’ and similar funding. expected, the after match party always they have done it well. The club’s strong Competition between senior members produced the goods – perhaps this is family foundation continues to grow and, especially, was intense and on the evening where the phrase ‘gluwein on the incline’ with the dedication and commitment that before, and the morning of race day, originated! Evenings on the Lodge after a exists today, the future of the club is solid. the smell of molten wax always drifted day on the hill often resulted in a rising Continued on page 8... upstairs as ‘the guns’ prepared for battle! level of noise due to increasing complexity History as it is said, does not always record of the subjects being discussed. On a “Skiing is indeed a glorious sport. It never grows tame or uninteresting; all noteworthy events. For example, number of occasions, the evening was the exhilarating joy of it is a delight beyond all comparison. Skis make events held on the first race day included drawn to a close after a ‘unanimous locomotion over the snow wonderfully easy and enjoyable. As the an obstacle race. This race was won by decision of one’ saw the vacuum cleaner experienced skier dashes down the crusted hillside with the speed of the Jack Stanley – and rumour has it, that he being put ‘vigorously’ into action! wind, there comes to the sport and added exhilaration and excitement was able to achieve this notable win still The club’s choice to build the Matamata that positively knows no equal.” (Anon) with his pipe in his mouth! Neither does Ski Club on the Whakapapa slopes history recall the club races held just however, has certainly stood the test of

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SCENE 10 August, 2021 7 Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz BEFORE THE Matamata Ski Club - where we are today… COLD SNAP ollowing the dream, dedication and booking officer, David Trower, who can Fcommitment of the original ‘tight be contacted at bookings@matamataski. HITS... four’ instrumental in the formation of co.nz.  Caron Stewart. the club, second, third and now fourth generation members continue to enjoy and contribute to Matamata Ski Club and the lodge’s successful future. It is run, managed and maintained with the same ethos as its founders by a group of people that give their time and expertise at a moment’s notice, and rarely for any form of payment. Since the late 1980s, an onsite custodian has been employed to look after the club, organise meals and allocate jobs to ensure the lodge experience is as memorable today as it has been since its completion. Although membership is open to everyone, there is no requirement to be a member to book accommodation at the lodge, and this has proven extremely beneficial to individuals, couples or families looking to enjoy a night or two at the snow in winter – or those looking at activities such as the Tongariro Crossing or the variety of mountain hiking and biking options available during the summer months. The lodge sleeps 22 and with Daniel, the custodian, a qualified chef, dinner and breakfast is included. Simple chores such as helping with the dishes, vacuuming or cleaning the bathroom are a team effort and add to the ‘home away from home’ experience you’re sure to enjoy! Whether it’s a weekend away, a mid-week excursion or school holiday fun, enquiries (or group bookings) are welcomed by WHAT’S HAPPENING @Matamata Club Inc. LIVE MUSIC Saturday 14th August 7.30pm NO COVER CHARGE! jesse and the o’briens Looking for work? We have a part-time bar person position available. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Training will be provided. Please contact David on 888 7060 for more details.

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8 SCENE 10 August, 2021 Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz Celebrating Book Week with character dress-ups s part of the annual ‘Book Week’, Matamata Primary School held a book character Adress up day last week. There were some outstanding costumes and judge, Kate Muckle acknowledged a very difficult job in choosing syndicate winners due to the high standard of costumes - both homemade, and bought. Congratulations to all the students and teachers for their wonderful efforts – here a few of the highlights:

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Following Sunday’s efforts, scaffolding and temporary fencing has now been erected with roof painting likely to begin this week – weather dependant of course! Then, as time and volunteers are available, interior modifications will begin which includes a modern new kitchen and bathrooms! Although regular updates and progress reports will follow, anyone interested in becoming involved is very welcome to email [email protected]. Whether it’s “purchasing” one square metre of flooring or contributing to hands on renovation, all enquires or donations will be hugely appreciated. It’s a ‘Reno for Pohlen’ and the entire community is invited to share the journey to completion!  Caron Stewart.

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SCENE 10 August, 2021 11 Scene Sport... Matamata Women’s Golf Injured Matamata Swifts fight on Brenda Hull And Faye Mathews both had he off-season can’t come quickly The Swifts began the match strongly with the Swifts in the recent habit of losing excellent rounds last week with equal 72 Tenough for Matamata Swifts’ senior and traded goals with the hosts during points late, but this time they were able to nett. Brenda claimed the Jubilee Spoon football teams as injuries across the club the opening 20 minutes. Otorohanga reverse the trend. The team’s efforts were, on a countback. Both of these scores were has led to immense challenges in getting went ahead early, but Ellis Breadmore finally, rewarded when Breadmore struck recorded in the Saturday competition. teams on the field every week. Despite levelled things up with his latest goal in home with a minute remaining to help the Tuesday results were good but couldn’t this, however, Comag Matamata Swifts what has been a fine recent goal scoring Swifts secure a vital share of the points. take down the Saturday players. Pam and Waharoa Transport Swifts reserves run. Matamata ploughed through the Waharoa Transport Swifts reserves also Anderson was the top scorer with Nett 73 eeked out credible results on the road, remainder of the half, in challenging drew 2-2 on the road, at near neighbours followed by Chris MacKenzie on 74 and while Fez Kebab Swifts 3rds and Challenge conditions, and matched their better- Cambridge. Crisrick Lander scored both Pam Gillies on 75. Scramble Winner was Matamata Ladies fought hard in defeat. A performed opponents through much of the goals for the young reserve side, Pam A. This week 96 players are taking couple of late injury withdrawals meant the second period too. Paul Weymouth, in including one absolute belter from all of part in 18 holes pairs tournament on Comag Matamata Swifts arrived at top- his first start for the side, put in a stirring 30 yards, while James Muncaster plugged Thursday. four side Otorohanga with just twelve performance, while the defensive unit away in the middle of the park doing the fit players, including two who had been stood up to the pressure. The hosts broke work that allowed the rest of the team to drafted in from the Fez Kebab 3rd team. through, though, inside the final quarter play. The biggest challenge of the weekend Despite this, Matamata battled to a second and looked set to sneak home with the for Fez Kebab Swifts 3rds was to get a consecutive 2-2 draw. points. It seemed like a familiar ending, team on the field, a feat they managed which allowed their match at Claudelands Rovers to proceed. While the team ended up going down 3-1, the team put in a good shift and were rewarded with a nicely taken free-kick goal by Rob Cox. Challenge Matamata Swifts Ladies also went down 3-1, against Waikato Division 1 leaders, Tokoroa. Laura Fisher’s goal was a bright spot on a day when not much fell Matamata’s way. Despite that, Matamata stuck at their task as the players, led by Kerrie Cox, fought strongly against the league’s current benchmark side. All Matamata’s senior teams are back at home next weekend in what should be an excellent couple of days for local football fans.  Dwayne Barlow. LEFT: Swifts captain, Scott Parsonage, has eyes only for the ball during Comag Matamata Swifts’ WaiBOP Premiership match at Otorohanga.

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12 SCENE 10 August, 2021 Scene Sport... www.sceneonline.co.nz Mtm College 1st XV Walton Ladies 18 Hole Golf Comag Matamata College 1st XV Kate Hillerton is top of the pops this U10 Ravens play with intent! have remained unbeaten in the WSS week keeping in tune with an octave above Division 1 Competition after a 29 points the rest of us with a 71 nett. Mihi Yates, t would be difficult to to 0 win over St Paul’s 2nd XV at the Mary Thomas and Glenda Bentham got Ifind a coach or a group weekend. Playing into a strong breeze their timing right with stablefords that did of parents and supporters not resonate the soulful tunes sung by the in the first half, Matamata were able to more proud than those rest of the crew. Cherie Heaslip, our new control possession and were rewarded of the Matamata Swifts with two tries. The first was scored by golfer, hit the high notes and put all those who had been rehearsing for more than under 10 Ravens team Darcy Keenan who crashed over in the who are competing corner after some sustained pressure by 20 years to shame. She topped the much- exceptionally well around Matamata who were able to string several coveted putting competition. Of note also phases together. The second, was scored was Barbara Boaza and Di Sweeney who the regions right now! by Reegan Aarsen after first-5 Kohan both belted out a two. But our sweetest Starting with the Bigham made a break and gave a nice song was sung by the Weekend Pennant Papamoa Football offload to Aarsen who caried hard to score Team of LeeAnne Pitcon, Tania Scott, tournament in the Bay next to the posts. Conor Goodwin added Tayla Verner and Deb Ring. Great Silver of Plenty recently, the the extras to give Matamata a 12-nil lead at medal won in the finals and huge standing girls drew the final ovation from your club. Job well done girls. the break. Turning with the wind behind one-all which resulted them, Matamata kicked for territory well. Walton Ladies 9 Hole Golf in a penalty shoot out. A wayward clearing kick by St Paul’s Foggy, cool conditions prevailed for the “Although probably more was taken by Aarsen, who broke the line nine holes played by the 20 members who nerve wracking for the and sprinted 40 meters for the opening entered this week’s club day competition. parents and spectators” try of the second half. Goodwin added Best Gross achieved by Bev King and Fiona the conversion making the score 19-0. laughs coach, Gareth Pickett, runner-up Ivy Radcliffe. Best Nett Gorham (or Bonez as Matamata’s next try came off a turnover. and LGU Nett differential won by Bev King he is known), “the three ABOVE: Pictured from back left are Deanna Davis, Kavya Hard working lock Lyndon Leaf reacted (33/-2.3), joint runner’s up were Joanne shooters took it in their Bajaj, Shyla Haumu, Hannah Clark, Gareth Gorham (Coach), quicky and gave a nice pass to Keenan, Williams and Fiona Pickett (35/-0.3). Indie Bolten and Johnnee Norris. From front left are Mia stride and nailed it. who made an excellent 30-meter run to Stableford prizewinners 1st Bev King Horne, Rebekah Gillgren, Faith Hills, Sofia Gorham and Miya dot down to extend the lead. Matamata’s with 22, 2nd Fiona Pickett and Joanne They had played solidly Henderson. final try was scored after a good build Williams on 19, 3rd Leanne Wright on 17. throughout the day and, effective communication, and approach up and several strong carries by both Winning a discounted round of golf was with over 20 teams in their division, every match by getting out there with backs and forwards. A chip in behind the Rachel Looijen. Pars were recorded by were delighted to end it as tournament intention. Captaincy is on a rotational defensive line saw Aarsen win the race five players Bev King, Jenny Fairhall, Fiona champions. “Then, last weekend at the basis - although with their commitment to the ball giving him 3 tries for the day Pickett, Carolyn Osborne and scoring Waipuna Football Club tournament, the to fair play and co-support, they work as and to round out the scoring, making it her first par ever was Joanne Stutt. The 29 to 0 to Matamata. That concludes the Ravens again showcased their skills and a team regardless of who’s ‘the boss’ on winner of the Robert Harris voucher for teamwork taking out the gold medal the day. We’re all very proud of how they round robin phase of the competition so the Longest Putt on 18 was June O’Brien. remaining unbeaten has earnt Matamata after defeating Hibiscus Coast. “This have developed as a team and it’s been a a home semi-final next weekend, kick Matamata 8 Ball Assn team works exceptionally well together great privilege to coach them.” The girls off at 11am at the College. It also means Matamata 8Ball Association Pool Results and has a strong bond given this is the would like to offer their particular thanks for the second year in a row Matamata for August 2, 2021: Matamata Club 5 v Oko second season they have played together” to Fez Kebab, J Swap Contractor’s Ltd and have claimed the 1st XV Round Robin 10, Trust 9 v Workies Bar 6, RSA 9 v Green says Bonez. “They are particularly Matamata Swifts for their appreciated Competition Winners Shield. Parrot 8. good on attack with their strong and support.  Caron Stewart.

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14 SCENE 10 August, 2021 Lalla Loeffen Thoughts from the bible Scene Sport... he more we are able to him, and then he can work in, with and Comag Matamata College Under 14 Tempty ourselves of self, through us. Through the indwelling of the This top of the table showdown certainly and big TK Murray-Bromwich attacked the more the Lord is able to fill us with Holy Spirit, he can become truly Our Lord. didn’t disappoint as Matamata hosted a with speed including a spectacular run his graces. He will pour his blessings into Through him we can bring love, encour- big Rototuna team with good structure. for half the field. The combined attacked vessels he finds empty. He is able to work agement and consolation to those around The local lads quickly realised they had a resulted in TK bagging himself a couple of through us better when we are empty of us. We can become an extension of Jesus. real game on their hands as Rototuna came 5 pointers. Skilled first five Jacob Wilcox out firing and shot out to a 12 point lead. nailed a tricky conversion to make it self and focusing on him. We can bring We must live, not in our own strength, Halfback Casper Keenan lead the fightback 19-17 entering the last 15 minutes and our praise and thanksgiving to but by the power of the Holy Spirit living scoring with a quick tap and dive into the it was all on for young and old and the him we surrender our ‘self’ to in us.  corner. Halftime 12-5. Rototuna brought crowd of enthusiastic supporters! The a very structured forward pack who game see-sawed from end to end despite Tim van de Molen www.sceneonline.co.nz were dominant over the ball in the loose Matamata playing into the stiff southerly. and ran hard. This challenged Matamata Wilcox, who had directed play well all day, more than any other team this season. identified space out wide, the ball quickly t goes without saying that the clearly the result of poor organisational The entire team stood up on defence transferred to Jaxon McInnes to score and Ishambolic and slow delivery of the management. and tackled with vigour against the big put Matamata in front for the first time COVID-19 vaccination rollout is a hot topic. Don’t let the DHB vaccination ‘target’ opposition. Despite this a converted in the game. Rototuna then camped in In November 2020, this government’s statistics fool you; exceeding a low target try soon after halftime took the deficit Matamata’s 22 for the final few minutes, Minister for COVID-19 response said to make it look like you’re ahead of the out to 19-5 and Matamata were facing a but couldn’t quite manage to cross the rare defeat. Captain Zayden Bradley lead line. A tenacious win for the team, due “New Zealand will be at the front of the game is not success; it’s deliberately from the front with typical bustling runs, reward for an outstanding defensive effort queue” and that the nation was “well misleading. As a country, we have done midfielder Ben Murray carried strongly and never say die attitude. placed” for the COVID-19 vaccine roll well at keeping COVID-19 cases contained out. Yet here we are, more than 8 months overall, but being last in the developed later, firmly entrenched in last place of world in delivering vaccinations is not Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every all the countries in the OECD at ensuring where we want to be. It’s inexcusable. SUDOKU 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9 our population is vaccinated. And sadly, Achieving a high level of populace within New Zealand, Waikato has the vaccination is vital towards ensuring our fourth lowest vaccination rate. economic recovery. A chain is only as For months I’ve been hearing from strong as its weakest link and right now, the elderly, and health compromised vaccination links aren’t even connecting residents of this electorate, as recently as for many here in the Waikato. The current last week, as they waited and wondered performance will lead to greater delays to Stationery | Books | Toys when their turn would come and why the eventual easing of border restrictions, Gifts | Lotto | Greeting Cards this government was overlooking them. which impacts our families, businesses Magazines | Gift Cards It’s a matter of logistics which seems to and wider communities. be far too difficult for the government to Credit where it’s due to the hard-working NZ Post Services coordinate. Unscheduled walk-ins achieve staff in our local Matamata vaccination vaccination for some, and refusal for centre. Despite bureaucratic hold-ups and 85 Broadway, Matamata others. 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SCENE 10 August, 2021 19 Fishing Report Chris Bungard - Matamata Sportsworld i. Well, it won’t be long that, local man, Malcolm Taylor ventured Hand you’ll feeling that out on a charter recently. After a bit of a spring skip in your step – tricky bar crossing, out they went to about albeit we are not skipping that high yet! At 60m of water. Tough day had by all was home I have the first of the Cherry trees the call but they ended up with a feed and, flowering and they are full of tui, awesome in particular, some very nice big gurnard. ah! When the weather allows, head out to a Obviously, we have had a fair bit of rain minimum of 60m, even out to 70 for best recently, but the rivers are still fishable. results at this time of year. Keeping in mind a lot of them are closed Up to the Coromandel and its typical for spawning. Not so the good old Waihou winter fishing – just what is that you though. For some very good winter fishing, might say? Well, the snapper are there but head to the upper reaches. Whites road, it is not easy to get them into business – south of Tirau is the place to go. namely, having a go at your bait. This is To the Rotorua area and I’m told some the time of year when you really need to nice trout have been caught around the pay more attention to bite times. Now I lake edges. To be a lot more precise, the know some don’t really believe in them edges of the trophy lakes Glenn Skinner but, in my experience, they do work. The tells me. Glenn has had clients out bite time book is a great wee tool to have recently and caught fish up to nine and a in your boat. half pounds. A very good method is the Local fisho, and he is a good one, $13,900+GST old heave and leave with the orange Glo Brian Moratti, fished out from Tekumau Bugs. For a troll around you can’t go past the other day. He headed around the lake Rotorua itself at the moment. Due to corner from the ramp and came across the wind Glenn has been fishing up the a barge harvesting. After some clever Ngongataha Stream end of the lake and manoeuvring to get his boat sitting right doing very nicely. in the wash coming off the barge, he was To the Taupo region and very good fishing into it. Just under an hour later, bag limit on the rivers at the moment. Talking to a time and off home again. Nice work team! guy who fished the Waituanui the other Over the ranges to the Merc’s and the day, and he was rapt with the results. He Bay of Plenty the weather has been a bit said it is a stream he hasn’t fished for a scruffy. And with that, some tough fishing. while so awesome to see it firing ah. My For those wanting to get out after those local man down there, Ken Duncan, said all wonderful big Blue fin tuna, keep an eye the rivers are very fishable at the moment, on Thursday – I think its looking fairly and all holding reasonable numbers of good.  Happy fishing, Bungey. fish. Out on the lake the best results are PS: Any present or past members of coming in from the harling. In particular Matamata Fishing Club or importantly, from over the western bays area – mainly our wonderful sponsors, Saturday night is PHIL’S MOTORCYCLE CENTRE due to the weather I would say. a celebration of 30 years at Swaps Pepper 11 Tui Street, Matamata | Phone: 07 888 7604 Over to the sea and the mighty west coast. St Café. Come along, it would be great to www.philsmotorcycles.co.nz Mother Nature has not been that kind for see you there. Phone me for details on 07 west coast fishing recently. Having said 888 8515 or drop into the shop.

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