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Published Tuesday and Thursday TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Snap happy? Fundraiser fantastic Did you take any photos of interesting spots over summer or memorable moments with BY DEAN TAYLOR family and friends? If you have any holiday The response to the Lockley photos you would like to share Family Fundraiser has been so with our readers, send them to good the total is almost twice what was hoped for. the Te Awamutu Courier. The Te Awamutu Courier Include your name, contact brought the story to the attention phone and photo caption (with of the public on November 18 — full names). former Te Awamutu couple Leisha The best will be published and Patrick Lockley needed to get on our ‘Readers Pics’ page. their four children to Sydney’s They need to be clear shots, Neurofibromatosis (NF) Clinic at high resolution and/or large in the Children’s Hospital, headed by size for publishing. internationally regarded NF Email digital files to: specialist Professor Kathryn cathy.asplin@teawamutucouri- North. er.co. nz or post prints to PO When we closed for our sum- Box 1, Te Awamutu. mer break just prior to Christmas the required $20,000 was in sight — Printmaker to mostly raised from this district. The story was picked up by the visit Pirongia Waikato Times in the Christmas Charles Cohan, professor of week, and the fundraiser received printmaking at the University of a welcome boost. Hawaii will be leading three At last count the total had topped $39,000. workshops while in New The Neurofibromatosis Zealand, one of those will be in Association of Australia supports Pirongia. the family’s attendance for 10 days A Creative Communities at the clinic to carry out tests and grant has made his visit here formulate a treatment programme possible and he will be that can be undertaken in New exhibiting his work at the Baffin Zealand. Street Gallery and Studio for a We do not have the specialists few days. or clinics in New Zealand to The opening will be on provide this type of care for this February 16 from 6.30pm, condition. which will include a short talk The Lockleys have been by Professor Cohan. overwhelmed by the level of The exhibition will be open response to the fundraiser, and February 17-18 (10am-4pm) with such an impressive total now and February 21 (10am- in the bank say it is a tremendous 12noon) or by appointment. weight off their shoulders. TC250111SP01 For more details phone the It has been agreed any extra LOCKLEY family photo from Christmas of Paetyn (9), Aspin (7), Aayla (3) and Brae (2), who all suffer from funds after the trip has been made neurofibromatosis, enjoying their new trampoline — one of the generous gifts donatedbythepublic. Baffin Street Gallery and to the Sydney Clinic will be kept Studio (ph 871 9890 or 021 161 for ongoing medical expenses for copies of all the medical records Mrs Lockley says it has been a special for themselves. 5872). the four children, Paetyn (9), and notes and will forward these to great Christmas for the children — They have also had an offer to Aspin (7), Aayla (3) and Brae (2), the clinic in advance so they are with more gifts and presents than repair their broken people mover, Wet, wet, wet who all have this rare condition. fully prepared for their arrival. they have ever seen before. or if that isn’t possible, an old but Te Awamutu saw more rain And fundraising projects which Other positive outcomes also The family spent Christmas reliable replacement has also been over the weekend than in the were already planned will still go arose from the publicity. Day with Mrs Lockley’s parents offered. whole of December. ahead, details of which will be Other NF sufferers have Juliet and Kevin McAllister in The Lockleys say it has been a Local weather watcher Paul publicised in the Courier. contacted the family and Ohaupo. wonderful couple of months which Hobbs recorded 75mm on Mrs Lockley says it is also expressed their gratitude for ‘‘It was great day, all the family has given them tremendous hope. Saturday and 75mm on probable that there will be other bringing the condition into the together and our kids being They can’t express their grati- Sunday for a 150mm weekend. needs as the disease manifests public arena. spoiled,’’ says Mrs Lockley. Mem- tude enough to the public of the December, even with the itself, such as counselling for the Mrs Lockley says many new bers of the public had given toys Waikato — they say it is fantastic much welcome 37.5mm on social impact it will have on her links and networks have been and gifts for the children and one to have so much worry about their December 20, saw only children’s lives. created as a result of the publicity benefactor donated $1000 to be children lifted by now being able 135mm in total. The Lockleys have started the and it can only be beneficial for the spent on the kids for Christmas, as to afford to do the best they can for January was up to 222mm ball rolling for their trip, ongoing treatment and research of well as providing Christmas din- their futures. by yesterday morning. tentatively making a clinic book- NF in New Zealand. ner treats to ensure the family had Te Awamutu Courier will con- See article/photos on ing for the end of March and The most immediately felt a great day. tinue to keep the public informed preparing paperwork for benefit has been the outpouring of The family spent the money on about their progress and adds its weekend weather impact on passports for the children and Mr generosity towards the family, a great trampoline and swing set thanks to the generosity of our page 12. Lockley. especially the children, this all the children could enjoy and let readers for embracing this fund- Mrs Lockley says she has kept Christmas. each of the kids pick something raising project so wholeheartedly. Safeguard your family

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7935444AA www.beamishgemtime.co.nz 2 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 YOUR LETTERS Salt Water Sports Fishing 7932346AA KAWHIA HIGH TIDES ADD FIVE MINUTES FOR RAGLAN HARBOUR Heifer project Simple solutions to water TUESDAY: 2.39am & 3.04pm WEDNESDAY: 3.30am & 3.59pm THURSDAY: 4.27am & 5.00pm golf support problems according to Jim FRIDAY: 5.34am & 6.09pm SATURDAY: 6.53am & 7.25pm SUNDAY: 8.10am & 8.36pm A huge thank you to the business I have to laugh when I see that an no shortage. MONDAY: 9.12am & 9.35pm community of Te Awamutu. More than exception is made for watering the Rose If the Pukerimu scheme was joined 40 of you have responded positively to Gardens when there is a sprinkler ban on. from Jary Road to Bond Road, a distance of our campaign for prizes towards the Two sets of rules. One for the WDC and two kilometres, there would be a second Get prepared for the game season Sponsored Golf Tournament on Friday, a tougher one for the rest of us. We see it supply to Te Awamutu to ensure it. If a January 28 at Pirongia Golf Course. over and over again. farmer needs water he hires a machine, with NEW lures You have contributed to the support One Council spokesperson was pub- puts in a trench and it is done in a week. of John, Meagan and Lucy Ward, the lished as saying that we should not worry This glorious Council takes 20 years to The project managers in Uganda. about the grass in the main street drying motivate itself, because it would rather Million Dollar John and Meagan will be at the out as he had done a deal with a farmer to waste money on memorials to itself such tournament and will speak briefly about bring water in to town. How’s that for the as museums when those who want them Fishing Sale the work they do. carbon footprint. haven’t lifted a finger to raise the cash for The heifer project began in 2004 and The reality is that the water restric- them. still on there are now more than 70 families tions are a hoax. There is no shortage of No wonder there are so many heavy with selected items around Mbara with a cow or young water. drinkers in town. The WDC drives them to heifer. Money is wasted on having mobile drink. No need to save water because God Thank you so much on behalf of the signs on the side of the road warning of will decide when the roses need it, not the ‘Home Team’. water restrictions when it is raining. Full WDC. IAN STRATFORD AND VIC CLARKE page ads in the paper and all when there is JAMES PARLANE Free up time 166 Cambridge Rd, Te Awamutu, Ph 871 6793 Pile of District Plan feedback for doctors

WE ARE More than 400 Waipa residents have ‘‘A lot of people have taken the time to I would like to suggest a solution YOUR LOCAL provided feedback on an informal version of give us a very extensive and considered to the over crowding of doctors’ the Waipa District Plan. response and that’s going to be very helpful rooms. HOME AIR Waipa District Council is reviewing the as we move towards firming up proposals,’’ There are a large number of CONDITIONING District Plan and released a draft version in Mr Knighton says. patients, like myself, who are on SPECIALISTS mid-October. People seem to be supportive of medication for life — have been on IN DUCTED Close to 8000 letters were sent to people identifying significant natural areas. prescription for 10 years now and SYSTEMS with properties that could be affected by Concerns have been raised about some will continue till death do us part. proposed changes, requesting feedback. issues including flood hazard areas and the This requires a visit to doctor Council’s strategy manager Gary proposal to increase the minimum size of a once a year and phone for repeat Knighton says the Council received over 400 section from 400m2 to 500m2. prescription three other times a feedback forms and responded to Mr Knighton says the Council has been year. approximately 500 phone calls. working through the feedback and investi- Free up the doctors’ time by one TOSHIBA AIR CONDITIONING UNITS Responses had also been received from gating the issues raised. visit every two years and a 24 month groups and organisations including neigh- Where possible the Council is seeking to prescription which could be logged DOMESTIC/COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL bouring councils, utility companies and address the issues in time for the formal at patients preferred chemist and SERVICE & REPAIRS Federated Farmers. notification of the Proposed Plan in mid- collected every three months for the Call now for a Mr Knighton says the majority of people 2011. $3 admin charge, thus giving every- FREE Quote wanted to discuss what impact the proposed He adds that it’s not too late to provide one a better deal — saving the REFRIGERATION changes might have on their own proper- informal feedback. patient money and allowing the 0800 725 892 SERVICES LTD ties. Anyone who received a letter and would doctors to get on with treating ‘‘We’re really pleased with the quantity still like to discuss it was welcome to today’s illnesses and accidents. 166 Cambridge Rd, Te Awamutu, Ph 871 6793 and quality of feedback,’’ he says. contact the Council, he said. GLORIA-JEAN HEWITSON Stay Cool And

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BY CATHY ASPLIN ‘‘When I have children myself one day, I need to Like many students Kate know they will be able to be Medlicott and Tim Geaney nurtured by the same safe have spent their summer on community I grew up in.’’ a ‘road trip’. says Kate. But their journey doesn’t Though not athletes they include any transport. trained arduously for the The Otago University trip and combined with their students are walking the passion, this should see them length of the country to raise through their 82 day walk. awareness of an issue that Most days they are walk- has touched their hearts. ing between 30km-50km, It all began when they depending on terrain. saw child psychotherapist, The pair stay with family Serafin Dillon, being inter- or members of the Catholic viewed on Breakfast TV in Women’s League who are all August, 2010. supporting their efforts. Dillon talked about 13 They have had a few rest young New Zealanders she days - including one in Te had interviewed that had Awamutu with Val Townley. experienced prostitution in After the stopover they their youth, some as young had 15 more days before they as 12 years old, and the would complete their goal. traumatic effects it has had ‘‘We are usually up at 5am on their lives. to get started by 6.30am each Her research was day. The heat’s been pretty recently published by bad so we need to get going ECPAT (Ending Child Pros- early. titution, Pornography and ‘‘Our feet have suffered a Sex Trafficking). bit too - we’ve been through a Kate, who is a Social few pairs of shoes, but we are Work student, made an lucky enough to have spon- immediate decision to take sorship for those from from action. Sterling Sports. TC250111CA02 She shared her feelings They say walking the CHARITY walkers Tim Geaney and Kate Medlicott put their feet up during a stopover with Val Townley in Te Awamutu. with boyfriend, Tim who is a country means they see lots Physical Education student, of things you don’t usually and the two decided to devote see when driving. their summer break to bring- ‘‘Highlights so far have Summer series offers fun runs and walks ing much needed awareness been wildlife on the coast at to this issue. Kaikoura and the area The Summer Series Fun Runs and you are entering. All events are $15 for Clinic. Distances are 6km and 14km. They began their long around Napier. Walks is a good way to start the New adults and $5 for 16 years and under. The Contact Ross Thomas 871 5022. walk in Bluff on November ‘‘But people everywhere Year off sharpening your fitness and late fee is $5 which applies to adult The final event in the series is the 15 and will have walked have been very kind, we get trying out a new challenge. All levels of entries on the day. Hamilton Lake Fun Run/Walk from the 2,300km when they reach beeps from passing vehicles fitness are catered for with the different The first event is the Blueberry Fun Hamilton Yacht Club on Sunday, March their goal at the top of New and lots of support.’’ distances each event has on offer. Run/Walk from Ohaupo School on 13. Distances are 4km, 8km, and 12km. Zealand - Cape Reinga on If you would like to find A different payment system is being Sunday, February 13. Distances are Contact Kerin Buttimore on 07 855 5052 . February 4. out more about their journey trialled this year with payments for 5km, 10km, 14km and 17km. Contact For entrants who participate in all ‘‘We are doing it because the length of New Zealand or each event being sent to the same Sharon Wrenn 07 854 9214 a/hrs. three events, there is the popular Inter- we can’t bear the thought of make a donation towards the Summer Series address. This means you Second event is the local Kakepuku national Travel voucher as the major innocent children having worthwhile cause visit can use one cheque or bank payment for Fun Run/Walk, being held at Pokuru spot prize. Entry forms are available at their lives robbed from www.ecpat.org.nz or all or just one event with a code, as per School on Sunday, February 27 and Te Awamutu Information Centre, sport them. www.takeastep.ecpat.org.nz the entry form, to identify which events organised by Te Awamutu Marathon shops and gyms. BETTA LAUNDRY

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TC250111SP06 (RIGHT) EMERGENCY workers prepare burn patients for transport to Waikato Hospital aboard the Westpac Waikato Air Ambulance.

A Te Awamutu man is recov- The Westpac Waikato Air The man received burns to ering in Waikato Hospital after Ambulance was dispatched to a his arms, chest and legs and the he was injured by an exploding camping area on the Western woman was burnt on her face gas bottle while camping at Lake edge of Lake Arapuni at about and hands. Arapuni. 8:30pm Thursday evening where Fire Service and St John A woman, also from Te Awa- the 27-year-old man and a 22-year- staff assisted at the scene mutu, was treated and discharged old woman had suffered burns before the two patients were for her injuries. from the explosion. airlifted to Waikato Hospital.

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When The Nukes played Te The quality of The Nukes’ With their engaging mix of Awamutu’s Little Theatre in July songs and musicianship is stead- humour and originality their 2009 it was their first venture ily drawing attention from across shows are unique and south of the Bombays. New Zealand. unmissable. A little nervous about how All three members are accom- Here’s what a few New Zealand their brand of original ukulele plished musicians with decades of luminaries had to say about The music would be received, it was music industry experience Nukes: soon evident Te Awamutu loved between them. ‘‘High entertainment with three them — and when they played In only a short time they have very different songwriters meshing their song Feels Like Home To Me adopted the ukulele and plucked together with humour, pathos and it was dedicated to the town and out award winning tunes such as Kiwiana.’’ — Karyn Hay their new friends. Peas & Carrots , which is now a ‘‘The most entertaining uke A lot has happened for The hot request from ukulele groups band currently playing the Auck- Nukes since then — but they across the country looking for land scene. Comedy, devastating return on Thursday, February 24 ‘beyond standard’ cover material. harmonies and exceptional, origi- for their third show in Te Awa- 2010 was an excellent year for nal tunes.’’ — Kevin Fogarty mutu — keen to perform where The Nukes with their first (founder NZ Ukulele Festival). there reputation outside Auck- national tour of New Zealand and ‘‘The Nukes are at the forefront land started. many other fantastic perform- of a burgeoning ukulele fiesta Hailing from the hills and ances including a number of playing contemporary originals. valleys west of Auckland, The major festivals such as Splore, the The Nukes know how to create a Nukes are an all-original trio who Hamilton Garden Festival, the buoyant live atmosphere.’’ — Mike take audiences to new levels of inaugural Coromandel Festival Chunn. appreciation through clever, and the Hawkes Bay and New The concert is at Te Awamutu heart-felt and humour-laden gigs Zealand Ukulele Festivals. Little Theatre at 8pm. Tickets are that are simply contagious. 2011 sees The Nukes in the $15 each and available from theTe Part vaudeville, part rat-pack, studio working on their debut Awamutu Courier. part musical car-crash, The studio album and touring There is also a ukulele work- Nukes are David Parker (tenor throughout the country, from shop from 5.30 until 6.30pm suit- ukulele, vocals), David Thiele their home patch Titirangi, to the able for players of all abilities. (banjolele, vocals) and Benjamin Waipara Food and Wine Festival Cost is $15 or $20 including con- Collier (tenor ukulele, vocals). and many places in between. cert.

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The final works for New business of Zealand’s first and only traditional Maori garden were - childcare unveiled at Hamilton Gardens last month by Sir Tumu te - children’s clothing Heuheu, Paramount Chief Ngati Tuwharetoa and Hamil- - baby photography ton Mayor Julie Hardaker. The project has featured - kids products/services strong involvement by Kihi- kihi artisan carvers, Sam Roa and Shane Tamaki. They spent many hours at the gardens and carving at the Aotearoa Institute workshop ? in Kihikihi. As part of the Productive Garden Collection at Hamilton Gardens, Te Parapara was officially opened in 2008 by His Excellency Anand Satyanand and Te Arikinui Tuheitia Paki, the Maori King. However, December’s unveiling opened an area Advertise on our housing a number of precious ‘Welcome to the World’ artisan carvings which were previously inaccessible to the page to a targeted audience. public. CFP In the intervening years a LOCAL carvers Sam Roa (left) and Shane Tamaki alongside some of their pou (carved poles) in number of delicate works have the palisade at Te Parapara traditional Maori garden. Market your business to our been undertaken with pains- taking detail to remain in and the Herb Garden in the laborative project between level of integrity. 27,000 readers and be a part keeping with age-old Maori Productive Garden Collection Nga Mana Toopu o Kirikiri- ‘‘It’s also an acknowledge- of their buying decision. traditions, including the built at Hamilton Gardens. roa, the Te Parapara Garden ment of the ancestors who and carved structures of a rare Te Parapara’s design is Trust and Hamilton City cultivated these riverside palisade fencing (taepa), three comprised of traditional Council. terraces over many centuries forms of traditional Maori carvings created by artisan Te Parapara is New up until the 1863 Waikato Call Dorinda or Janet on storehouses (pataka), a cer- local carvers and plants with Zealand’s first and only tra- Land Wars.’’ emonial gateway (waharoa) cultural significance. It tells ditional Maori garden, and a Te Parapara would not 871 5151 and ancestral pou. the story of the establishment rich record of the region’s pre- have been possible without the Focusing on the plants, of cultivated food crops in the European history. The Parapara Garden Trust techniques and culture Waikato, from the landing of Iwi advisor Wiremu Puke and its major sponsors: the associated with pre-European the Tainui waka to the era of says the garden is going to be Lottery Significant Projects Maori horticulture, food gath- the expansive plantations in unique. Fund, the Waikato Foundation ering and food preservation which local Maori excelled as ‘‘There is no other garden Trust, Trust Waikato; Skycity, and storage, Te Parapara sits productive gardeners. like this that preserves the Hamilton Community Trust, alongside the Sustainable Spanning almost five years, traditions and material cul- WEL Energy Trust, Friends of Backyard, the Kitchen Garden Te Parapara has been a col- tural knowledge with this Hamilton Gardens. 7918581AA ROSETOWN HOLDEN Corner Churchill & Mahoe St • TE AWAMUTU • Phone (07) 871 5143 A/h: Stu Tervit (07) 871 4700, 0274 827 856 • John Hare (07) 871 3794, 0274 427 856 • Allan Paterson (07) 871 3956, 0274 427 853 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 11 North Island medal winner

TC250111CA03 TE AWAMUTU Club rower Hannah Osborne heads out in her single on Lake Ngaroto.

BY CATHY ASPLIN North Island Club Champs. Championships late last year the ‘‘Of course those rowers also programme for the season has Te Awamutu Rowing Club have a great deal more race been altered significantly. coach Clive Steenson believes knowledge, which is something In the case of the North Island Hannah Osborne has the poten- Hannah needs to develop further. event, it was much earlier that tial to follow in the footsteps of ‘‘But if she believes in herself usual and meant some school her clubmate, double World U23 and is willing to put in the hard rowers were unavailable. Champion and World Elite silver work, the sky’s the limit really.’’ Mr Steenson says he was medallist Graham Oberlin- Hannah won silver in the club delighted with the way all of his Brown. single, then stepped up a level to charges performed. The 16-year-old from Piopio the senior single where she ‘‘All four - Hannah, Ariana collected a silver and a bronze claimed bronze. Matthew, Ben Cudby and Adam medal at the recent North Island She will be competing in a King - made it through to A Club Championships, completing number of regattas throughout Finals. They all had to battle hard a ‘set’ of medals after winning the remainder of the season, but to get there - so I’m rapt with their gold at the same event in 2009. her next major goal is the North overall performance.’’ Her gold was won in a four, Island Secondary Schools Cham- Graham Oberlin-Brown also but it is as a single sculler that Mr pionships at Lake Karapiro competed in Te Awamutu Club Steenson sees her best chance at (March 11-13). colours. higher honours. Just four rowers from the Te He won the B final in his ‘‘She is powerful rower with a Awamutu Club attended the premier single and finished huge amount of potential. At just North Island Club Champion- fourth in his premier double with 16 she was racing against people ships this year. fellow World Elite silver medal- many years older than her at the Because of the World Rowing list James Lassche.

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Brown Rice Salad Recipe 1 cup of uncooked brown rice ½ cup of sultanas 1¾ cup of water ½ cup of roasted peanuts ¼ cup of soy sauce (roughly chopped) ½ medium onion (finely chopped) ½ cup roasted sunflower, 2 sprigs of spring onions pumpkin & sesame seeds 1 red pepper (diced)

Cook rice with water until tender. Once drained add the soy sauce and finely chopped onions to the hot cooked rice. Mix well and leave in the fridge for 1 hour or overnight if you have time. Add all the remaining ingredients. Just before serving mix in a teaspoon of grated ginger and juice of 2 limes.

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TC250111DT01 TC250111CT03 YOU have to admire the new St Andrews Way (off Cambridge Road) homeowner who SPRINKLERS at Kaipaki’s revamped cricket grounds won’t be required in the meantime, carries on gardening despite the wet weekend weather. after the weekend’s floods caused ponding.

People should expect the tomorrow. were struggling to cope with communities could expect Waipa and Waikato rivers Flood modelling done by the amount of water put into only a short reprieve from to continue rising over the Environment Waikato’s them in a short space of the wild weather as the next day or two even though flood management team time, but most appeared to potential for another sub- rain is forecast to ease tem- over the weekend initially drain once peaks had tropical system is being porarily across the Waikato forecast river flows close to passed. forecast for the region next region. those seen during the 2004 Mr Munro said Environ- weekend. Waikato Civil Defence floods which put low-lying ment Waikato and Mighty “Environment Waikato duty officer Adam Munro rural areas around Otoro- River Power were working and Waikato Civil Defence said all river levels rose hanga, Huntly and closely together to monitor will be watching develop- overnight Sunday Gordonton under water for and manage inflows and ments very closely and pro- triggering early warning several days. outflows from Lake Taupo viding information and alarms on Environment “Up until Monday morn- and Karapiro to balance the warnings, if necessary, to Waikato’s flood warning ing, we were preparing for a flow of water through the those planning on outdoor network, but by yesterday fairly significant flood but Waikato River. activities for the long week- morning the smaller rivers with the rain easing we are About 300 campers were end. were already starting to now looking at a better evacuated from a Taupo ‘‘People must not endan- recede. picture,” Mr Munro said. campground yesterday ger their lives by entering The larger systems, In Te Awamutu area morning as Waikato either flood waters, or TC250111GJ01 including Lake Taupo, Wai- rivers and streams up, with authorities prepared for swollen rivers or streams HEAVY winds were also a feature of weekend weather, with pa and Waikato Rivers, surface flooding on flood widespread flooding across and are advised to listen to fallen limbs from a tree alongside the ninth fairway at Te were expected to continue plains. the region. their radio for the latest Awamutu Golf Club partially blocking a residential drive- rising, peaking today and Some stormwater system Mr Munro said Waikato forecasts and warnings.’’ way yesterday morning. TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 13 7935140AA 14 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 Waddell NZ pro cycling World Cup gold for TA wonder Sports Cycling duo woman team racing Te Awamutu Sports here tonight Cycling Club’s Sonia NZ pursuit team lead overall standings Waddell is stoked to have won the recent BY COLIN THORSEN The New Zealand women’s national time trial in pursuit team strengthened their Christchurch. The Pure Black Racing Team will be competing in place at the top of the UCI World Waddell improved Te Awamutu Sports Cycling Club’s weekly race Cup rankings after victory in the on her fourth placing tonight — providing some fierce competition for the final in Beijing. last year to dominate local riders. The all Te Awamutu Sports the women’s contest Te Awamutu Sports has three riders in Pure Cycling Club BikeNZ trio of over 25kms in 34:53.59, Black’s Continental team, Shem Rodger, Mark Rushlee Buchanan (Te Awa- to add to her national Langlands and Tim Gudsell, while Scott Creighton is mutu), Kaytee Boyd (Waiuku) club road title earlier in riding for Pure Black’s development team. and Jaime Nielsen (Hamilton) the year. Pure Black Racing, New Zealand’s newest Contin- won the final in impressive ‘‘I was really thrilled ental cycling team, will be running a team camp at fashion on the opening night of with that time trial. I’ve Karapiro from January 25-30. the third World Cup. been getting some Team trainer, Graham Bunn says the camp will Despite being without Com- seconds and thirds in involve some solid endurance rides as well as some monwealth Games medallists recent times so it was valuable team building. Alison Shanks and Lauren Ellis, great to crack the win Pure Black Racing has now signed 21 New the Kiwis were always in control especially at this level,’’ Zealand riders. in the final against Canada, says Waddell. Five of those riders will be contesting the Trust winning by more than two ‘‘This is huge for me. House Tour of Wellington starting tomorrow in the seconds in a strong display. This is the biggest event capital city, including Te Awamutu’s very own Tim They made a fast start, open- in New Zealand and a Gudsell. ing up a winning lead of 1.2 very quality field. The The balance of the team will be attending the seconds in the opening kilo- BikeNZ system is in training camp. metre, stretching it to 1.7sec at such good stead that it The Continental Team will be based in the United 2km and 2.2sec at the finish. is producing some very States from March to September where they will be New Zealand leads Australia CFP CFP good athletes — so to be competing in all of the major races on the American by seven points with Canada RUSHLEE BUCHANAN JAIME NEILSEN able to line up and go circuit. third in the overall World Cup faster than them is a The Four Seasons & Cycles sponsored summer standings with one round Buchanan says one of the That’s still quite difficult pretty cool achieve- road series starts in Bank Street tonight near the remaining in Manchester next goals was to go out and hit the because we are not peaking yet ment.’’ intersection of Rutherford and Young streets. month. qualifier in first place and get and still working through to the Waddell finished 20 The 26km elite race will get under way around Buchanan says it was a quick that advantage. It was nice as the world championships in seconds ahead of fellow 6.30pm. but successful trip to Beijing as World Cup leaders get to go last March.’’ Te Awamutu Sports’ The course takes the riders out along Puniu Road the team push towards the world and know exactly what we had to The squad has another train- rider Jaime Nielsen and to Pokuru, turning left into Kakepuku Road, around championships in March. do. By starting last was quite a ing camp and the national cham- Commonwealth Games the back of the mountain to Te Mawhai Road and ‘‘The team thought it was a 6.5 benefit in that we could ride to a pionships in Invercargill next gold medallist Alison back to Bank Street. Shem Rodger won the elite race out of 10. It was hard to really time and hold that little bit back month before the final World Shanks by 33 seconds. the first week in 35 minutes 13 seconds. celebrate because it was a step- for the final which was great. Cup in Manchester, with a final Waddell says she will Spectators are welcome to take in the action. ping stone towards the world ‘‘It was definitely the plan to camp ahead of the world cham- compete in the time There are supporting races for A, B, C, D, E, F and championships and we still feel go faster in the final. We wanted pionships in Poland. trial before returning to under-15 grade riders. like we have so far we can go. to lay it all down and it’s great to The BikeNZ trio were the top the para cycling pro- Andrew Smith and Eric Drower jointly lead the ‘‘We felt it was not our best go into Manchester with the lead qualifiers after the morning gramme on the tandem elite grade with 18 points after two weeks of the performance time-wise but the in place. ride, clocking 3:36.477 from to the world track and summer series, from Wayne Mason on 14. track in Beijing was pretty cold. ‘‘The main goal was to put it Canada with Australia third, road championships Due to torrential rain, Sunday’s Brendan McGee We will take the win but we still all out there in the final and we later beating Netherlands for the with blind cyclist Jane Track Carnival at Te Awamutu Velodrome was need to keep pushing forward.’’ were all pretty toasted at the end. bronze medal ride. Parsons. cancelled. 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BY COLIN THORSEN so much demand, the following week Dobson Te Awamutu Phan- had to open for two tom Kickboxer Clinton hours. Rowe is grateful for It has subsequently Facebook after coming grown and grown to through an intense five what it is today — a four grading session to specially equipped gym secure his black belt. in Te Awamutu (next to Nine members of the Marshall’s Pharmacy) International operating over six Kickboxing Organisa- classes per week. tion, in all, either passed Dobson, current New their black belt or Zealand president for senior brown belt (grade the International prior to black belt) at a Kickboxing Organisa- grading day in Te Awa- tion (IKO), also has a mutu. purposely equipped gym Rowe, who started in Te Kuiti and satellite kickboxing in July, clubs in Hamilton, Puta- 2003, gained his brown ruru, Leamington, Cam- belt in 2005 but due to bridge and Tauranga work and family where he is presently in commitments, had to talks for developing a stop training. third purposely A number of students equipped gym. who had gained their Joe Howells now brown belt at the same heads the Australian time, started contacting branch of the IKO. each other on facebook Dobson says ‘‘it was a about the prospect of fantastic time to see one training up for black of our first students in belt. New Zealand, get his It was just the black belt.’’ encouragement Rowe Other students to needed. pass their black belt, About 10 months ago, besides Rowe, were he started to build his Thomas Rea (Cam- fitness and learn what bridge), Samuel Butler was needed for the final TC250111SP17 (Hamilton), Josh Clarke exam. SUCCESSFUL students from the black and brown belt grading day in Te Awamutu, from let, back row: Clinton Rowe, Colin Rea, (Hamilton), Nicola To complete the Thomas Rea, Mike Bland, Steve Milroy, Georgie Tutaki (IKO vice-president); middle row: Max Dobson, Samual Butler, Josh Clarke, McDonald (Hamilton) black belt grading, Sam Bland, Nicola McDonald, Teagan Wallace, Rick Dobson (IKO president); front row: Jason Jamieson, Sean Georgeson, Jo and Teagan Wallace students had to write a Gibson. (Putaruru), who 2000 word thesis on the claimed her junior black history of martial arts kickboxing; demon- ground fighting (com- minutes completing years after taking up the members. belt. and the evolution of strate proficiency in monly known as mixed various exercises — all martial art — when Dobson says it was Those to secure their kickboxing; produce a advanced fighting tech- martial arts fighting). with no rest except to instructor Rick Dobson meant to be one hour senior brown belt, written thesis on the niques, pad work, spar- They also had to take in water. opened the first night of per week of training, taking around three and Use of Force and the ring (including fighting show strength and Rowe came through his kickboxing style at assisted by friend and a half hours to complete, legal implications; pro- two attackers at once), stamina ability with 30 with flying colours, Te Awamutu Primary fellow black belt Joe were Jason Jamieson, duce a written explana- defending against a minutes standing in claiming his black belt School hall, attracting Howells. Sean Georgeson and Jo tion on the rules of knife attacker, and various stances and 30 nearly seven and a half over 100 prospective But the club was in Gibson of Te Awamutu. We’ve got the RIGHT outdoor equipment at the RIGHT price

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7940444AA If interested, please send your CV including a Bulls Property & Home RUGBY TRAINING Okoko referee that can be contacted about your suitability Heavy up to 1700 Maintenance For all Senior Grades Road to [email protected] Medium 1250 - 1400 CARPET Light 1000 - 1200 Starts Wednesday, February 2, CLEANING QUARRY Applications to be received by Friday January 28. Jrsy yrlgs 550 - 760 Position to commence February 7. 6.15pm sharp IICRC Approved top quality 7925131AA Also all welcome to: All enquiries to: Chris Ryan 871-3313 or (027) 243-1078 RUBBLE, DRAINAGE Tuesday, Fitness work with Club Trainer Andrew Reyland 871-3316 or (027) 223-7092 METAL AND FINES PART TIME BAR MANAGER Tony Thomson, Albert Park 6.30pm 7388182AA Andy Transom 870-6059 or (027) 596-5142 from $4m3 Apologies to: Bill Donnelly (07) 873-1855 or (027) 493-2063 PARK ROAD SPORTS calls for applicants for a Senior A - John Gooding (021) 791-549 Ph (07) 872-8124 part time Bar Manager’s position situated at the Senior B - Zeon Tapu (021) 125-6298 Castleton Park complex, Park Road, Te Awamutu. Senior Reserves Div 3 Stags - ULTRA CLEAN Applicants must at least have a Club Manager’s Chris Bowman (027) 322-2875 Board And Residence To Let Phone 0800 569 656 ONSITE bar licence and have experience working in Under 21s - Michael Earwater (027) 281-8931 FEMALE boarder, large REPAIRS the hospitality industry. Applications should be Under 19s - Daniel Glass (027) 581-885 room. Phone/text (021) GAS ● Ride On Mowers directed to the 0233-4006. PUKEATUA ● Secretary Under 85kgs - Trevor Pilton 872-2817 FULL gas servicing and Domestic Mowers SCHOOL HOUSE ● Come now, make it easier later Flatmates installation service. Call Domestic Fences Park Road Sports THREE BEDROOM Pratts today. 870-5020. Stuart Law PO Box 143 7940495AA SHARE flatting, master (027) 226-6889 bedroom with ensuite Long term WATERBLASTING - Te Awamutu available, suit single ••• $200 p/wk. ••• Phone Ultra Clean 0800 For Sale Under $50 Boats & Marine 569-656 today! person or couple. Phone Phone 872-4355 prior to Monday February 7. 7940433AA 55HP Mariner 2000, going Ross (021) 259-3498. DOUBLE bed mattress ROOFS PLUMBING cheap, $1500. Phone (021) RE-SCREWING roofs, base, legs, green colour, 078-2150. To Let AFFORDABLE $49.99. Phone 871-5831. TE AWAMUTU save thousands. Call AVAILABLE two bedroom Pratts 870-5020. RATES Qualiﬁ ed Builder FREE arm chairs and medium size unit, with SELF STORAGE WINDOWS cleaned by the piano. Phone (021) double bedroom, Phone Colin 130-4039. Vehicles Wanted From $20 p/w experts. Phone Ultra Due to continued business growth Gibson Rural pleasant surroundings, Clean 0800 569-656. (027) 498-9022 FREE spring bulbs, 118 Douglas Avenue, Te 24hr access or 870-6244 anytime Ltd, based in Te Awamutu, is looking to recruit a Bank Road, Paterangi. Awamutu, would suit Camera Surveillance suitably experienced, qualiﬁ ed carpenter for rural,

7477510AA Trade Services FREE - two armchairs, professional person or residential, and commercial projects in the Waikato sun damaged, needs couple, $250 p/wk PH: (07) 856-7584 DEAD or region. recovering. Phone (021) UNREGISTERED CARS including power (no or (027) 608-1749 CAR PROBLEMS BOBCAT 141-0801. dogs). Phone 871-3046 or HOW convenient is this? We are speciﬁ cally in search of an EXPERIENCED Tyre and Tune Centre wne KITCHEN cabinet 22 Leslie Street, (021) 486-411. THREE bedroom house O r QUALIFIED BUILDER who is motivated, enthusiastic, handles, silver, 128mm Kihikihi for exporting. $300 p/wk. Phone tyres, WOF, servicing, all FOUR bedroom house perator centres, x26, $20. Phone available, 15 minutes 870-5329/(021) 130-4039. mechanical work under O and willing to work in a leadership role. Unsupervised 871-6252. Ph 0800-332-467 from Te Awamutu, one roof, 21 Bond Road. Trevor at times you will need to take responsibility for your PORTACOT with carry school buses at gate, $320 THREE bedroom house, Phone 871-3267. Peters actions and lead our apprentices. bag, $20. Phone 871-6252. p/wk negotiable. Phone double garage, 871-6661. heatpump, no dogs, no FENCING 027 515 6519 Good remuneration for the right application with smokers, long term, $280 NEW and repair, yards, the right qualiﬁ cations and experience (at least 5 Vehicles Wanted INDUSTRIAL workshop / p/wk, 2012/1 Alexandra 07 871 1971 2 electric, also casual farm secure storage, 70m . Street. Phone 871-3458. 6151460AA-08-04-17 years). Phone 871-2171 or (027) work. Phone Thomas Rosetown Bobcat Ltd 440-7101. THREE bedroom Mahoe 871-1561. Please include the following information in your LONG term tenants Street home needing a Property & Home Maintenance application: required, redecorated brilliant tenant, $260

three bedroom house, p/wk. Phone (022) • relevant qualifi cations; 7940505AA Whitmore St, fenced, 012-0972. • references; large double garage, no • years of building experience and type (eg. dogs, no smoking, $285 A1 SELF p/wk, four weeks bond Try our authentic no-pressure house washing commercial/residential, etc); and and references required. STORAGE plus fl y and spider treatment 7521405AA • current employment status Phone Sara 871-9970. New facility, many sizes, ROOM available for rent Residential and commercial buildings Applications close on Friday, January 28, 2011. at 477 Alexandra Street, good rates, security and Also roofs, fences and surrounding surfaces 7479120AA Please email your CV and application to Blair at professional or business seven day access. For your free quote phone purposes, 3.7 x 4.9m. Call Phone 871-3332 0800 GO SOFTWASH - 0800 467-638 - A/h Tui 871-7205 [email protected] or call Blair on (021) Riette on (07) 957-0521 in or (021) 912-900 383-689 to discuss. business hours. Email: offi [email protected] - www.softwash.co.nz TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 23 Employment Vacancies Employment Vacancies VOLUNTEER WAIT STAFF CO-ORDINATOR FOR RESTAURANT FOR HEALTH SHUTTLE WANTED Two to three nights on roster 18 years plus experience The Trustees of the Te Awamutu Community Health preferred 7940706AA Transport Trust call for applications for the voluntary Must be reliable position of a Co-ordinator of the Health Shuttle service. Phone Chef - (021) 293-2729 or 871-3742 Initially this person will be responsible for assisting Waikato District Health Board... with the setting up the administration of this service in conjunction with the Trust and then be responsible for the smooth running of the service. They will have to show skills in managing volunteers and servicing clients; be fl exible with their time; have some fi nancial Dental Assistant - Southern and clerical skills and be able to report regularly to Trustees. Team Applications should be made in writing (or email) to: School Dental Service The Chairperson 35.4 hours per week Katherine O’Regan Position No. 51101-46939-TAC Te Awamutu Community Health Trust We need a Dental Assistant to work with Dental TEACHING NZAMDNZAMD 1856 Rewi Street Therapists in an area that covers Te Awamutu through DANCE SYLLABUSSYLLABUS to Hamilton City.

Te Awamutu 7940394AA Do you enjoy working with children from many different cultures? STARTING THISTHIS YEAR! YEAR! Would you like to work in an exciting and changing team environment? Are you organised and self-motivated with excellent INCLUDING FUN CLASSES communication skills? FOR ALL AGES TAP Would you like to work on one of our big new mobile JAZZ dental units? BALLET Then Health Waikato wants you! Employment Employment Wanted The School Dental Service employs Dental Therapists HIPHOP to care for children’s oral health on mobiles and in Vacancies KNAPSACK spraying dental clinics at schools. Dental Assistants support and & ADULTADULT WORK WORK OUT OUT CLASSES CLASSES gang available. Phone Commencing 7th February 2011 PERMANENT Brett (027) 375-7225. assist in all aspects of care and clinic administration. FARM Manager contract/ This position is presently 7 hours 5 minutes each day, Any enquiries call: 07 870 3954 or 021 055 9988 DRIVER lower order and mostly only school terms, though this may change. sharemilking position or email Leeza: [email protected] required for night shift. required, married man This position is ideal for somebody who wants a Class 5-F endorsement with nine years dairy career that ﬁts with school-aged children and has had needed. References, good experience, wanting to previous administrative and/or health care experience. presentation and reliable. stay in Te Awamutu If this sounds like you and you have a current licence, area. Please phone Stuart we would love to hear from you. Semi and trailer loading West (07) 871-9716 or (027) experience required. 489-7234. Why Health Waikato? Phone (027) 546-3636 As a Health Waikato team member, you will enjoy: afternoons. 7940537AA FENCING FARM -Residential - • A changing work environment with new mobiles Lifestyle, for all your planned for the future Farm Employment fencing requirements, • Diversity in the role experience and quality • Great team environment. DIGITAL SPECIAL This film is a must-see for RELIEF milkers guaranteed. Phone (07) 3D CINEMA EVENT everyone. It’s an incredible and available, references 827-1849 or mobile (027) Closing date: 4 February 2011 amazing fun journey through available. Phone (027) 473-0001. YOGI BEAR G 375-7225. New Zealand’s extreme TUE & WED 11.00, wilderness in the 60’s. For this and many other positions please visit THU & FRI 11.30 & Employment Wanted LAST PARADISE www.waikatodhb.govt.nz or phone 07 839 8949. Please (Home Early Family Show) 6.10, TUE & WED 5.40, THU 5.35, FRI 6.15, quote position number when applying. CLEANING lady SAT & SUN 1.45, MON 11.45 SAT & SUN 1.05, MON 11.05 available, long term, honest, hard working, Need help? GREEN HORNET M experienced, references, Phone: (07) 871-3176 www. .co.nz Here is an energetic, delightful $15 p/hour. Phone (027) TUE & WED 1.00, 5.55 & 8.10, 695-0248. THU & FRI 1.35 & 7.50, surprise. We all thoroughly 7625828AA SAT & SUN 3.50 & 8.20, enjoyed this fun ‘British-style- MON 1.50 & 6.20 humour’ comedy, recommended to all mature persons. The cast is INCEPTION M terrific and it just works to become 7934843AA TUE & FINAL WED 11.40 a very enjoyable piece of light MEGAMIND PG entertainment. Don’t pass it by. TUE & FINAL WED 11.20 MORNING GLORY M TUE & WED 6.10, SAT & SUN 6.15, LITTLE FOCKERS M MON 4.15 TUE & FINAL WED 1.20 BURLESQUE M SOCIAL NETWORK M TUE & WED 5.45 & 8.00, 4TH MONTH. FRI 8.15, THU & FRI 5.50 & 8.10 SAT & SUN 3.05 & 7.55, SAT & SUN 5.30 & 7.50, MON 1.05 & 5.55 MON 3.30 & 5.50

HARRY POTTER 7 M THE KING’S SPEECH M TUE & WED 11.30, THU & FRI 11.45, Musical Director: GRAHAM HICKMAN TUE & WED 5.35 & 7.50, SAT & SUN 3.15, FINAL MON 1.15 Guest Artist: KEVIN HICKMAN THU & FRI 5.40 & 8.00, GIRL WHO KICKED THE SAT & SUN 1.00, 5.55 & 8.10, HORNET’S NEST R16 MON 11.00, 3.55 & 6.10 FRIDAY 28 JANUARY TUE, WED & THU 7.40, SAT & SUN 5.15, MON 3.15 Based on the novel ‘Secretariat: Te Awamutu College | Alexandra Street | 7.30pm The Making of a Champion’, one THE TOURIST M of the greatest horses of all-time. TUE & WED 8.20, THU & FRI 8.20, There are some absolutely stunning Doorsales available SAT & SUN 8.30, MON 6.30 horse and outdoor scenes. Highly $15 Waged | $10 Unwaged TANGLED PG recommended by us. TUE & WED 11.10 & 1.10, SECRETARIAT G THU & FRI 11.15 & 1.45, THU & FRI 11.00, 1.25 & 6.00, SAT & SUN 1.20 & 3.25, SAT & SUN 1.10, 3.35 & 6.05, For more information email: [email protected] MON 11.20 & 1.25 MON 11.10, 1.35 & 4.05 24 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 7930930AA