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Deadlines TC181011RP01 Due to Labour Day on PUPILS from Lower Waipa schools were far from glum about the fact their Agricultural Group Day this year was held in the school holidays. There Monday, the Courier for next was a good turnout of children and their charges on Thursday, including the three Ngahinapouri School pupils above, from left: Chloe Reed (10), Tuesday will be printed at the Ashton Coombes (5) and Carter Rothell (10), whose calves in the Group of Three parade were wearing support for the All Blacks for all to see ahead weekend. of the Rugby World Cup semifinal. Copy for consideration for publication should be submitted by 10am Friday. Deadline for classified Bid to end Maungatautari dispute advertisements is bookings 9am, material 10am and run-ons midday Friday. Maungatautari Ecological Mana Whenua and volunteers who thank those involved,’’ he says. put in place the necessary New union Island Trust has decided to retain give tirelessly to this project and After much reflection and due structures and systems to New Zealand’s newest the 2006 trust deed in a bid to bring the Board is grateful for this consideration of the best structure reinforce the governance capabili- workers’ union will be launched an end to the dispute over govern- endorsement,’’ says MEIT co-chair of the governance body to lead this ties and practices. ance over the past year. Tony Wilding. project at this time, the full board There continues to be a number at Hamilton Airport Motor Inn The 2006 trust deed provides for ‘‘Over the past 12 months MEIT has committed to work within the of issues to be resolved and the this afternoon at one of four equal representation from land- has experienced what appears to constitution of the current 2006 board is determined to bring these foundation conferences for owners, mana whenua and allows be an attempt to destabilise the MEIT Trust Deed. to a conclusion to everyone’s satis- FIRST Union. for the co-option on merit of trust for reasons beyond the con- This trust deed reflects the faction. Some matters will take Workers from the Waikato, community trustees. trol of the trustees. original spirit of the project as a time. Bay of Plenty and other Recent meetings with land- ‘‘During this time the board has partnership between Mana ‘‘In the meantime the public regions, from supermarkets, owners, Mana Whenua, commun- received considerable support Whenua and adjacent landowners can be assured that the board of transport and logistics ity and volunteers in particular to from a number of individuals and with the support of capable MEIT are resolute to do every- companies, banks, develop a partnership approach from officials from Waipa District individuals from the community thing possible to make this project manufacturing firms and others through Memorandums of Under- Council, Waikato Regional Coun- and officials of the local and a resounding success,’’ Mr will be present to launch the standing has been a big step cil, the Department of Conserva- regional council and DOC. Wilding says. union resulting from the forward in galvanising support for tion as well as members of Parlia- This means there will be no ‘‘Work continues on the National Distribution Union and the project. ment. In many instances the changes to the governance as maunga, the kiwi are breeding Finsec joining forces. ‘‘These processes have assured contribution was huge. previously indicated. well and the birdsong is abundant. MEIT of the substantive support it ‘‘The board is indebted for this Mr Wilding says current board There is much to be optimistic enjoys from adjacent landowners, support and advice and sincerely members are confident that it can about.’’

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In response to the letter loan (not imposed on rate- across the district including fit that might bring. from Pat Bishop re the Cycling payers) equates to an average the Cycling Centre of Excel- Amongst the key factors for Come grab yourself a fantastic Centre of Excellence decision, figure of $4.84 per rateable lence. me in driving this decision Rugby World Cup special from Pat Bishop obviously needs to property over the period Current predictions for was that Waipa District would Toshiba heat pumps. get a grip of the facts because should the money be future development, even in become the home for Bike NZ, he doesn’t understand the borrowed. Yes, it may be today’s economic climate, are the national body responsible Go the All Blacks reality. greater at the start in excess of the money needed for cycling across the country In making the decision to diminishing over time to to service the grant. We can and indeed fostering strong support the grant, council is nothing. It still equates to an package that in such a way to international links. satisfied that condition 3, average of $4.84 over the time cover costs for the duration. It That means a significant along with the other whatever way you look at it. will not be an additional cost number of staff and families conditions, will be met. What does that mean rele- to existing ratepayers, full shifting into the region. Call now for a Condition 3 clearly states vant to the funds required? stop. Let’s be clear. Fortunately eight of the FREE Quote that the net cost of borrowing The $1million grant has Part of being a responsible council could clearly assess REFRIGERATION to service the grant does not been allowed for in the current councillor is the ability to the long term strategic benefit 0800 725 892 SERVICES LTD impact on existing Waipa Dis- annual plan and the costs will think strategically about for Waipa. trict ratepayers. be covered by future develop- future development in our dis- DENNIS FINN 166 Cambridge Rd, Te Awamutu, Ph 871 6793 The cost of servicing the ment currently happening trict and what economic bene- Waipa District Councillor

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The inaugural board meet- is very pleased to have been ing for the new Regional Tour- successful in achieving this ism Organisation, Hamilton This, along with the goal thanks to the commit- and Waikato Tourism Ltd was ‘enthusiasm of the ment and support by all par- held recently. ties involved. Waipa District Council has region’s tourism ‘‘A special congratulations committed $100,000 to the ven- operators, provides a and thank you must go to the ture for 2011/12. strong platform for the HIA management team and The independent skills- board for their vision and based board of directors future and a great leadership over the past two appointed includes tourism opportunity to develop years,’’ Ms Goulter says. industry leaders Graeme and build something Hamilto0n Mayor Julie Osborne, ex chief executive Hardaker says: ‘‘I am pleased officer of Tourism Auckland, really special to see this regional initiative Simon Douglas, ex Tourism ALASTAIR CALDER’ up and running, and with the New Zealand, Don Scarlett, Chairman support of a number of the Relationship Manager at region’s local authorities. Mighty River Power, and ‘‘The Waikato has much to Anna Bounds, Assistant Vice offer and by working Chancellor at the University funding to the RTO for the collaboratively to promote the of Waikato. 2011/12 year,’’ Mr Calder says. city and the region, we are Alastair Calder, Hamilton ‘‘This, along with the taking important steps International Airport director enthusiasm of the region’s towards creating a tourist des- and founding partner of tourism operators, provides a tination.’’ Calder and Lawson Travel will strong platform for the future Ms Goulter says: ‘‘We have act as chairman. and a great opportunity to a fantastic city and region Mr Calder expressed con- develop and build something with a broad range of experi- fidence in the calibre of the really special,’’ he says. ences to meet the different appointed board and Hamilton Hamilton and Waikato market needs. and Waikato Tourism Ltd Tourism, which has been ‘‘We will be focussing on (HWT), team members, and undertaking regional tourism promoting the core strengths the commitment by the marketing and development of the region, targeting inter- region’s seven councils — functions for the region since national and domestic visitors Hamilton City, Waikato, Wai- mid-2009 under the Hamilton and the valuable business pa, Matamata Piako, Otoro- International Airport (HIA) tourism market. We will also hanga, Waitomo and South structure, achieved their goal be looking to progress new Waikato District Councils. of becoming an independent tourism developments as ‘‘We are extremely pleased entity within two years. there are a number of exciting to have all councils agreeing Hamilton and Waikato initiatives underway which to continue to support Tourism Chief Executive Kiri will further strengthen the regional tourism and provide Goulter says the organisation regional proposition.’’ 4 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011

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A large number of Te Awamutu Lions Club members recently cele- brated 50 years of community service with old friends at Whitby Homestead. Invited guests, Waipa Mayor Alan Livingston, District Governor Andrew Malloch and Past Interna- tional Director, Ken Jones and his wife Margaret were welcomed by the current president John Glossop. Special tribute was made to several past members, including current member John Berry who has been with the club since its inception. The club was chartered in mid 1961. Lions was formed worldwide, meeting a post war need to give assistance to people in the community and abroad to give them a hand up and to enhance lives. There are now 204 countries with members and every ethnic group has representation. Mayor Livingston alluded to the fact that Te Awamutu Lions Club can be particularly proud of its record of comradeship and Lions spirit. Since it’s beginnings it has supported many local projects including the Eventide Home, the swimming pool, the Information TC181011SP5A TC181011SP5B Centre, Memorial Park RSA CHARTER member John Berry (right) receives his 50 year service badge from LONG Serving Lions, from left: Ralph Tailby, Murray Remembrance Archway, moving District Governor Andrew Malloch. Hammond and John Berry cut the 50 year anniversary cake. the old school which is now The Little Theatre and currently the physical and financial ophy is to bring hope to those who run for seven years, which also Te Awamutu LIons Club is rebuilding of the Climax train from contributions to the community. have little hope. brought in funds to support the actively seeking new members and Memorial Park. They have been involved in For the past 27 years the club community. welcomes enquiries from individ- There has been a huge contri- raising funds for disasters includ- has raised large sums to fund And while the focus at Te Awa- uals or groups of friends interested bution to the Heritage of Te Awa- ing the tsunami in Japan, Austra- projects from the ‘Kai Kart’ at the mutu Lions for 50 years has been in contributing to community mutu. lian floods and $100,000 for the National Agricultural Fieldays at service to the community, there activities and enjoying fellowship. Over the years they have been Christchurch Earthquake. Mystery Creek each year. has also been a strong emphasis on Monthly dinner meetings are involved in numerous other pro- They have supported the new The cumulative total was put at fun and fellowship. held on the first Monday in the jects including Mahana Lane play- Lions Cancer Hostel to the tune of over half a million dollars in 2001 The quote on the 1961 charter month and ladies’ nights are held ground, The Maniapoto Reserve $26,000 have helped with cataract and it may not be too many more programme was: ‘‘He achieves suc- regularly to involve members’ and Centennial Park. operations for sight compromised years before it hits $1 million. cess, who lives well, laughs often, wives. Enquiries to membership Members have made huge in poorer countries. The philos- A Food and Wine Festival was loves much’’. chairman Gary Weir on 871 8107. BETTA MICROWAVING

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BY CATHY ASPLIN NEXT GENERATION Te Awamutu fire- Dave Shaw’s daugh- fighters have proved ter Chloe Shaw also took they are a fit bunch. part in the Earthcare For the third consecu- Environmental Mara- tive year the Te Awa- thon for Kids which is mutu Fire Brigade team run in conjunction with won the Fairview Motors the SBS event. 10km corporate chal- This unique event lenge at the recent Ham- offers kids from 5-18 HOT ilton SBS half marathon years a chance to com- ■ and 10km run. plete a marathon, one Phil Rye going out at 10.30pm to get Firefighters Dave kilometre at a time, in his neighbour’s cows off the road and Shaw (38:56), Corey Neil- the weeks leading up to ﬁ x the fence. son (44:19), Danny Smith the 2011 SBS Bank Ham- (47:19) and Shaun ilton Half Marathon. ■ A Pokuru Road resident with free Higginson (55:49) ran They finish with a plants on side of road, thanks. 10kms each and their final 2.195km run within combined times clinched Flagstaff Park, along the ■ Impressive show of support for All the ‘threepeat’. actual half marathon Blacks at house on corner of Pakura All four men placed in course. the top 30 runners home. The Pekerau Primary Street and Tainui Terrace. Money raised from pupil completed the dis- TC181011SP06 ■ Excellent service at Roast Hut. this annual event is don- tance with her father TE AWAMUTU firefighters (from left) Dave Shaw (with his daughter Chloe), ated to Child Cancer. running alongside her. Danny Smith (kneeling), Shaun Higginson and Corey Neilson. NOT ■ Paying rates for rubbish, but cost of Youngster tops two bags keeps going up. ■ Lady speeding in The Warehouse sections in art event carpark who was asked to slow down, but she just gave string of abuse. Xandra Morrisey is just ‘‘I felt the piece entered into 11 years old, but it didn’t stop the senior section (15 -18 years) ■ Customer who went in to Hospice her from winning both the would admirably take its place shop and took price off some goods, senior and junior sections of amongst teenage art, regardless then presented items at the counter a national art competition. of the fact that she is only 11 Xandra attends an after- years old. Fortunately it paid and told them it was a cheaper price. school art programme run off. By the time staff figured it out she had on a weekly basis at the ‘‘She also took first place in left the shop. Maori Women’s Welfare the junior section (11 years and League community house. under) for her contemporary Her teacher Billie piece, featuring a paua shell TEXT: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. Crossley encouraged her to painting with a polished stone Send to 021 241 4568 Insert code TAC before your message enter the National Contem- koru attached with a gold cutout porary Art competition embellishment.’’ featuring Maori design at the Mrs Crossley says this is not EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. Maori Womens welfare the first time Xandra has been Send to [email protected] league conference. successful with her artwork. ‘‘Xandra is a talented ‘‘At Gisborne in 2010 she took DROP: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. young artist so I decided to first place in the junior section TC181011CA03 take a risk and enter her and she has won several local Drop into our ofﬁ ce 336 Alexandra Street ARTIST Xandra Morrisey with her two pieces that received awards. work in both sections. art competitions.’’ 8384438AA

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By ROBBIE PARKES Brothers. not so dissimilar to Mr Whitireia Journalism Student Mr Tristram has been a guitar- Tristram’s. ist since he was 16 and frequented Just like his main character, Geoff Tristram’s book Mr the Te Awamutu duo’s gigs when Mr Tristram had a number of Maori Goes Home tells the the opportunity arose. misadventures during his own comedic story of a road trip across ‘‘My band at the time went to trip including unintentionally New Zealand, filled with many Barbarellas Club in Birmingham soaking all his fellow campers and real life parallels including the to see Split Enz, who we loved their belongings within a 10 yard author’s obsession with anything after buying the English version radius with an out of control hose to do with the Finn brothers. of Mental Notes and we were just and a receiving a face full of The novel spans the entire mesmerised,’’ he says. sewage after attempts to clean the depth and breadth of New Zea- ‘‘I’ve followed them ever since motor home toilet. land, but includes Te Awamutu as and seen them loads of times in ‘‘We laughed so much, I felt a an important stop-off point. every format imaginable.’’ book coming on, but it needed a Mr Tristram, a British artist, His own trip led him to Te plot — I didn’t want it to just be a illustrator, cartoonist and author Awamutu, mainly as a detour in travel diary.’’ wrote the book based on his own order to see where Neil and Tim He says the book is aimed at experiences travelling the Finn grew up and the town they everyone but that it is a good country a few years ago. had so affectionately mentioned companion piece for Brits travel- The book details a British in their music. ling the country in motor homes man’s adventures across the ‘‘It turned out to be a nice, quiet themselves. country in a motor home after his unassuming place, pretty much The book is available online dead uncle’s will requires him to like where I was born really,’’ he but Mr Tristram hopes the new return a stolen Maori carving in says. e-book format released later this order to receive a large inherit- ‘‘We looked at the museum and month will make it more access- ance. strolled around gawping at ible for a wider audience, especi- ‘‘It’s a comedy thriller rom-com schools, the family home, the ally New Zealanders. road movie all in one,’’ he says. electrical store where Neil played A whole chapter of the book is piano, lovely.’’ TC181011SP7A devoted to Te Awamutu, an The book itself shares a special RIGHT: UK author Geoff Tristram inspiration that Mr Tristram link between author and char- (with an earlier book) whose relates to not only his own trip but acter in which the main character latest work ‘Mr Maori Goes Home’ to his long obsession with Split Adam Eve, recounts his own fond- features a strong connection with Enz, Crowded House and the Finn ness for the Finn brother’s music, Te Awamutu. Open invitation to enter annual rose show

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By SUE RUSSELL Chris Moore, both in and was not without Wintec journalism student Year 7, were kept busy its moments. It’s gone up on the mezzanine It gave cast and Snap — I’ve got you! pretty‘ good. floor keeping the light crew alike a chance to Pirongia School’s focussed, while down iron out any last- THOMAS’ ST brilliant musical pro- PIERRE below the sound-board minute hiccups before duction ‘Snap’, Spotlight operator and lighting techni- the evening perform- performed in the cians did their bit to ances that night and Pirongia Memorial keep everything run- on Thursday night. It Hall, shared the story or another in pro- ning smoothly. was great to see just of the changing duction of this colour- Thomas felt the how well the cast and fortunes of young ful spectacle. first performance was crew coped with the paparazzi photogra- From the crew out going well. unexpected. pher ‘Ricki Bailey’, the back who made ‘‘It’s gone pretty With vocals ably played by Year 8 almost all the props good. It’s kind of hard supported by the student Tamati Rifle. themselves, to the though to keep the ‘black and white’ devil As the story lighting and sound spotlight in the right and angel Year 5 and 6 unfolded it was teams operating the place’’. choirs, the lead char- became clear Ricki equipment, to the The matinee per- acters belted out the had a few lessons to choir and actors on formance last tunes and tripped the learn about how to stage the production Wednesday before the light fantastic. All in treat people. oozed energy and fun full school, parents, all a very polished and The entire Year 7 right from the start. grandparents and professional perform- TC1810118A and 8 student body Spotlight operators friends was the first ance from some bud- PIRONGIA PAPARAZZI dancing, from left: Clemens Weinzettl, Rhiannon was involved one way Thomas St Pierre and public performance ding actors. Grant, Tamati Rifle (obscured), Calum James and Bradley Clarke (obscured). Pirongia YOUR LETTERS blackout Sick of whining

tc181011sp8b PIRONGIA SCHOOL over velodrome students and staff were not about to let the fact Am I the only reader once a year, to help that they would be on heartily sick of the fund it? You have prob- holiday during the whiners who have ably spent more than World Cup playoff nothing better to do, $3.50-4 in time/effort/ stages prevent them apparently, than regur- power/postage writing from showing their gitate their negativity your letters. support for the All week upon week Please I want to read Blacks. Before the end through the letters something interesting of term they held an All column? in the letters column Black day where every- Re the velodrome, from now on. one dressed in black what is so hard about . . . talk about a nation paying the equivalent KRIS LEE united in support! of one flat white coffee, Pirongia

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BY CATHY ASPLIN Rugby is the largest sport at the College and notably Te Awamutu Te Awamutu College has set its College had the second highest sights on becoming the leading number of teams playing in the school for the development of Waikato competition outside of rugby within the Waikato. Hamilton Boys in 2011. While many would say the goal ‘‘The College has every inten- is a huge challenge, Executive tion of working harder and harder Committee spokesman Kingi each year to improve the standard Wetere says there is no reason why of rugby at the school with the goal this can’t be achieved. of developing a rugby profile that ‘‘Perhaps one of the greatest the whole town can be proud of,’’ challenges to the plan is the num- says Mr Wetere. ber of players that head to Hamil- PRINCIPAL IMPRESSED ton schools to pursue their sport- Te Awamutu College Principal ing goals. Tony Membery says he congratu- ‘‘Te Awamutu regularly lates the committee for all the achieves very well in club and work they have put into the strate- representative rugby through to gic plan, that seeks to put Te year eight, but then often has to Awamutu College at the forefront start again at the College, as those of Waikato Secondary School skills that have been nurtured rugby. through the local rugby clubs are ‘‘We have had a great season in lost to the town. terms of numbers, parental and ‘‘Last year Hamilton Boys’ community support, as well as alone enrolled close to 30 boys from players making Waikato develop- Te Awamutu. TC181011CA02 ment camps and representative ‘‘Although this makes the job TE AWAMUTU College 1st XV haka prior to their game against Cambridge earlier this year. sides. harder for the College, it is by no ‘‘The College is well placed to means insurmountable, it just stone Trust) with support from supported. achieved representative honours build on this for next season.’’ means that the College develop- College Principal Tony Membery. ‘‘This issue and discussion on after leaving the school. PRIZEWINNERS ment programme needs to be Mr Wetere says electing a com- how to move forward with all of So far the research has recog- ASB Award — Under 16 Team. highly effective.’’ mittee was inspired partially the various aspects of the strategic nised 29 Waikato players — five All Most Valuable — Jack Munce. At the school’s rugby through the setbacks that the Col- plan for College rugby will be Blacks and two Maori All Blacks. Administrator’s Award — John prizegiving evening Mr Wetere lege suffered in the 2010 season. officially launched at the club It has also recognised three Sharp. explained to guests that the Col- ‘‘But on a more fundamental AGM.’’ other players who represented Individual players recognised lege Rugby Club has undergone level it comes through a drive The Te Awamutu College other provinces or even other (Most Valuable listed first, then quite a significant change in the across all sports to increase par- Rugby Club AGM will be held in countries. Most Improved). past year. ticipation and activity. the pavilion (entry off Factory Many of these players have Under 55kg — Taylor Gordon, ‘‘It was decided to elect an ‘‘One of the key strategies in the Road) on November 2, 7.30pm. been contacted and there is a great Slade Cooper. executive committee to develop a plan is to create a sustainable co- Anyone interested in hearing deal of interest and support being Under 14 — Joshua Reynolds, plan forward for rugby at the ordinator’s role that will work more about the strategic plan is shown for rugby at the school. Corey Blackhall. College.’’ within the school and community welcome to attend. The intention is to create a real Under 15 — Jake Pitcon, Jordon The group charged with the to promote the sport and drive PROUD HISTORY club environment for rugby at the Gay. direction for the club is a mix of player and coach development. Another interesting aspect of school and to use the sports pav- Under 16 — Angus Seddon, teachers, board members and ‘‘If this position can be created the plan to regenerate rugby ilion as the center of this activity. Dean Scott. rugby specialists. it will enable the rugby pro- within the school is to bring a Ultimately the club would like Girls team — Te Rauhina Wall, The executive committee gramme at the College to move stronger focus to the history of the to have a rugby honours board Megan Goes. includes: Kingi Wetere (BoT), forward in leaps and bounds. sport at the College. hanging in the pavilion to acknow- 1st XV — Jack Munce, Jason Leandre Sharpe (BoT), Brent ‘‘As the funding that the College Martin McTamney has been ledge the achievements of all of Kulupa. 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Since the New Zealand Fire Service was aswellasatankerand4x4utility owned by the created by the amalgamation of Fire Boards in Waipa Rural Fire Authority. complacent 1975, the role of the service has changed The Fire Service often has legal authority considerably. and powers at incidents it attends, but when an Get ready, get From a legislative responsibility for incident reaches ‘disaster’ status, especially through. preventing and responding to fires, the Fire where a State of Emergency is declared, control That is the mess- Service now attends a diverse range of of that incident will often pass to local authorities age from Waipa Dis- incidents from hazardous material jobs to in their Civil Defence and Emergency Manage- trict Council emer- rescues. This range of activity, the equipment ment role, or rest with other agencies such as gency management carried, and the geographic location of stations the Police. officer Chuck Davis makes the Fire Service a lead agency in The Fire Service then becomes part of the this Disaster Week. disaster response. Co-ordinate Incident Management (CIMS) ‘‘We are fortu- In Te Awamutu that response is initially from structure, an internationally recognised emer- nate to live in an the Te Awamutu Volunteer Fire Brigade. With a gency management structure which sets area sheltered from history dating back to 1913 the Brigade will protocols for incidents where numerous the extremes of celebrate its centenary in 2013. agencies work together. And that is what it is nature, but there is no room to be complacent,’’ he As is the case in the majority of towns in New about — different agencies and the community says. Zealand, the Brigade is fully volunteer with no working together to assist each other. ‘‘We need to understand some of the risks and be paid firefighters stationed in Te Awamutu. In 2011 the Brigade has responded to prepared.’’ The 30 or so members leave their homes or almost every type of callout possible, including There are both natural and manmade threats to employment to respond to calls, the number of fires, gas incidents, motor vehicle crashes, the district. which have grown to over 300 a year. The medicals, rescues, flooding and storm damage. These include accidents involving vehicles Brigade is always on the lookout for new The best advice is for people to be prepared carrying fuel, gas or other chemicals on State members. Current members are from all for disaster situations, whatever they may be. Highways and long term power outages with Te backgrounds — ordinary people doing an The Fire Service, and the Te Awamutu Awamutu particularly at risk with only one feeder line. extraordinary job. Brigade, makes a significant investment working An outage would affect people’s cooking, heating, The year 2001 was the United Nations to reduce the incidence and consequence of fire lighting, radio, TV and computers (also no cordless International Year of the Volunteer, and 2011 TC181011SP12A through education. Having and maintaining phone!) and there would be community ramifications has been declared the official ‘Year of the TE AWAMUTU firefighters are often first working smoke alarms, escape plans, home too — no money from ATMs, no petrol, no Volunteer +10’ to recognise volunteers. The responders to emergency callouts. sprinklers and being ‘Fire wise’ are all easy supermarkets. roles that member’s families and employers steps to prevent a fire related disaster. ‘‘Recently Te Awamutu suffered a threat to the provide is also critical to the Brigade’s operation, duties and relieve local staff. People in rural areas should also be aware town water supply. Would you cope if there was no as is the support local business and agencies. The specialist Urban Search and Rescue of the special circumstances that relate to them, water? If so, great! If not — food for thought,‘‘ Mr Brigades are responsible for calls within their (USAR) teams are also part of the Fire Service. such as distance from emergency services and Davis says. own fire districts, but as the Fire Service is a USAR trained staff work within Hamilton restricted water supplies. ‘‘Then there is the threat of flooding and other national agency, any incident which escalates to brigades, with task forces based in Auckland, Fire safety advice can be obtained from the weather related events and natural events such as beyond what a local brigade can safely manage, Palmerston North and Christchurch. Fire Service website at www.fire.org.nz or the earthquakes, with the possibility of liquefaction in assistance is sent from neighbouring brigades, Other specialist resources are generally Te Awamutu Brigade website at Waipa as was seen in Christchurch. district and regional centres. Specialist staff and housed at major Area Stations, for example www.teawamutu.net/fire brigade/. ‘‘Any of these events can affect our lives and we vehicles are deployed as required. Hamilton Central Fire Station houses a Hazard- For any disaster, the key is to ‘get ready to should take the time to prepare a basic survival kit.’’ The most recent example of this was the ous Materials Unit, Command Unit, aerial get through’. Help will be coming, but you should Christchurch earthquake, where Fire Service (ladder) appliance and support vehicles. plan so you are able to look after yourself and ■ For more information visit resources were sent to Christchurch from Te Awamutu Brigade operates a pumping your loved ones for at least three days. If any www.getthru.govt.nz. around the country, both to undertake front line appliance, rescue tender, and support vehicle, situation endangers life or property call 111.

WHAT IS CIVIL DEFENCE? event that the Police/Fire/Ambulance can’t Civil Defence is a system of co-ordinating handle without support, the EMERGENCY all available resources to assist the SERVICES will ask Council to declare a community in an emergency. Its main aim state of CD emergency. is to help people and is only concerned with WHERE IS MY LOCAL DEFENCE POST? property if it affects the welfare of people. In the vast majority of cases a CD co- WHO IS CIVIL DEFENCE? ordinating centre will be established at the Civil Defence is co-ordinated by a Council nearest school to the problem area. This is Ofﬁ cer, but to work effectively it must have where to offer or request assistance. support from local community members WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP? prepared to help those in need, in time of People prepared to help in any way if a disaster. needed can contact your local Civil Defence WHEN IS CIVIL DEFENCE NEEDED? Ofﬁ cer. They will then be put onto a contact When your local community is affected by an list for each area. CIVIL DEFENCE

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Te Awamutu Primary School students are calling for other kids to ‘take them on’ in the iconic Maunga Cycle Challenge. There’s a range of children’s events being run as part of the ‘Maunga’ on Sunday, November 13 and TAPS students are seeking some healthy competition. Lydia Gallagher from Team Energize is calling for local children to ‘get out there and be active’ and enter the Maunga. The Maunga Challenge is a massive event for Te Awamutu — it’s an event with a national reputa- tion where elite cyclists join recreational cyclists for the day. Gallagher says it is a great opportunity for families and young people to be inspired by top athletes and have a go themselves. Team Energize run the Bikes ‘n Trikes event at Albert Park while the longer cycle events are underway. This event is full of fun and includes obstacle courses, challenging activities and games for children to test and improve their bike skills. Bikes ‘n Trikes is suitable for pre-schoolers through to 9-10 year olds of all riding abilities. ‘‘Be ready to have a fantastic day of fun. Join Amy Burndred, former New Zealand road and track cyclist and KiwiSport bike TC181011SP13a officer at the Bikes ‘n Trikes School PRO RIDER Rushlee Buchanan signs autographs at Waipa Christian TC181011SP13b Challenge,’’ says Gallagher. School on a visit to promote the Maunga Cycle Challenge and the sport MAUNGA contenders. Te Awamutu Primary School students lining up ‘‘Bring your bike or trike and of cycling in general. The New Zealand international has made herself in the Maunga Cycle Challenge, from left, Luca Picard (9), Melissa remember your helmet.’’ available to talk to kids in between her training while back home after Steele (8), Max Tervit (7) and Cooper Margetts (10), with Lydia Gallagher Entry into the Bikes ‘n Trikes another successful season in the United States. from Team Energize. event is $2. Registration opens at 9am, with a free helmet check for Entrants can win fabulous great way of having fun with your a dedicated cyclist to take part in available, along with entertain- the first 50 kids to register. prizes for their school and individ- family,’’ says organiser Elizabeth the 12km event, just keen to give it ment at the park.’’ See Schools with the greatest num- ual spot prizes. Wright. a go. www.themaungachallenge.co.nz bers of children entering (relative Teams of four challenge other ‘‘Pump up those tyres, dress in Entry is $20 for one adult and up for more information. to school roll number) will win a schools. Two members of the team theme, challenge your neighbours to two children. The aim of the Maunga Cycle sports gear prize for their school. ride the 12km road circuit, with the and enter the Maunga. Entries for this event are online, Challenge is to involve and encour- There are loads of spot prizes, other two battling it out on rowing ‘‘We’ve had some amazing as are the longer distances. age the community to be active, including two bikes and prizes for machines at Albert Park. teams enter in the past, from six- Wright says businesses have promote the Waikato, the those dressed up or in costume. Entry is $20 per team and must year-olds to grandparents and been incredibly supportive of this Maungatautari Ecological Island The School Team Challenge for be at the student’s school office by we’re excited about this year’s community event and there are Trust facility and provide a chal- Year 7/8 and Year 9/10 students is a November 4. event.’’ fantastic spot prizes up for grabs. lenge of riding around the moun- new event this year. ‘‘The 12km Family Fun Ride is a Wright says you don’t need to be ‘‘It’s a great day out with food tain. SUPER SPECIALS Hereford Prime – Best Brand Steak 2011 Family Meat Packs It’sparty! time to $

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Te Awamutu Sports Club Touch Module Waikato under 85kg rugby rep Andrew Bailey’s commenced grading at Albert Park on Thursday Bangers and Mash turned a 3-1 halftime deficit into night with 38 teams taking the field in the senior a 5-all draw with The Cult. module. Year 5/6 junior teams commence their competi- Competition organiser, Joe Sprangers noted tion on October 27 after the school holidays. some obvious improvements in a number of teams ‘‘Year 7/8 teams opted to start week one, who have benefited from last season’s experience however with children away on school holidays we and will be looking to climb through the grades. expect teams to be short on numbers,’’ says Last season’s champions G-Unit started Sprangers. strongly with a convincing win over Hustlers, who ‘‘We will no doubt need to mix and match teams have returned to the module after a season away. over the first two weeks of junior touch.’’ Beaten finalists Sub Tribe also won well. ■ Note: Junior teams must supply a referee for their Last season’s favourites XNG, led by Kirtis games each week. McNaughton, who were knocked out in the semifinals, have strengthened their team with the intent of winning the top grade this season. They had a convincing win and showed they will be hard to beat in 2011. Sadidas appear to have put together a strong young team, also winning convincingly in their first grading game. TC181011CT01 Proverbial finalists K1, led by Selwyn Hohepa, ON OFFENCE: Bangers & Mash’s Chris Wright has team-mate Jamie Dudson suffered a narrow loss to the Marist rugby based in support as he takes the attack to The Cults. Bak2Bak led by Adam Kahura.

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The women’s day rabbits scramble was won by the team of Margaret Johnson and Mary Strack with 69 stableford at ASB Te Awamutu Golf Club. Sign up for 8 display adverts during The runners-up were Annette Irwin and Bar- bara O’Regan on 66, with Elaine van Alphen and November, December and January and get Ann Waters third on 64. Those to score twos were Raewyn Coleman, * Jannette King and Angela Thomson. The nine hole division net scramble was won by TWO ads for FREE Karen Corkill with 36, from Barbara Jolley 37 and Ann Dobson, Ulla Collins 39. Kawhia octogenarian Bob Blackwood headed some outstanding scoring on veteran men’s day PLUS go into the draw to recently. The 84-year-old topped the field of 39 starters with a healthy 46 stableford. WIN A $250 DINING VOUCHER Blackwood featured in the Courier on August 9 for being an active member of Kawhia Golf Club at a local eatery of your choice for 60 years. There appears to be no resting on his laurels or slowing up judging by the form shown at Te Awamutu course. He was five points clear of the runner-up Mike Claydon on 41. 1/8 Page $155+gst (usually $215) Other stand out veterans were Bill Bain with 39 stableford, Lou Marty, Vic Smart, Rodger Corkill, Norm Brown 38, Rob Goodhue, Cliff Greenbank, 1/4 Page $255+gst (usually $385) Les Common 37 and Toby Thomson, Gus Mac- Intyre, Alistair Waters 36. Open midweek tournament winners were Mel $445 Brown with 76 gross, Sonny Te Kanawa 77, Ross 1/2 Page +gst (usually $585) Signal 66 net, Ray Brain, Kel Evans 70, Bill Bain, Les Common 71, George Vanner 40 stableford, Bill $735 Hawira 36, Neal Johnston, Mike Claydon 35, Bob Full Page +gst (usually $1080) Longden 34. The women’s stableford leading scorers were (You may mix ‘n’ match your advert sizes - your free Danielle Wano with 38, by lot from Sylvia Brain, adverts will be the average of advert sizes appearing) Gwen Quarrie on 38, and Helen Baynes 37. * New sign-ups only - excludes existing weekly contract commitments Twos were scored by T. Ormsby, C. Forster, G. Quarrie, L. Dunn, R Signal, J. Bunce, P. Blundell, H. Sunnex and V. Roberts. To qualify for these AMAZING rates you must register by 4pm on Thursday, October 27, 2011 TA riders in camp

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Junior Touch Week Two at Labour Weekend for the Local riders Colin Downs Year 5/6 grade - 4.45 pmCONTACTS – This grade starts 27 October 2011 first time since staging the and Jim Henderson have Year 7/8 grade – 5.15 pm inaugural event 31 years ago. been instrumental in getting The Hamilton Motorcycle this prestigious event back F1 St Pat’s Hit & Run v TAI Cobz, F2 TAI Telly Tubiez v TAI Scorpions, Club will be hosting the in the Waikato after so many F3 TAI Cookie Monstas v TAI Crazy Horse, F4 TAI Can’t Touch This event at Wharepapa South, years. v TAI Bowt to get Wacked, F5 TAI Storm v TAI Quakers, F6 TAI Maungatautari and As well as being chief Warriors v TAI Firehawks, F7 TAI Nek Minute v TAI No Touch, F8 Pirongia, with competition organiser of the event, TAI Smurfs v TAI Nek Seconds. running daily from 10am to Downs will contest the com- Ohaupo and Korakounui Rebels starting 27 October 2011 3pm. petitive Intermediate grade. Senior Touch Grading Week Two Event spokesman, Colin Henderson will officiate Round One 6pm Downs says Moto Trials are as clerk of the course. one of the best kept secrets in He is not riding. F1 Generations v Ronix, F2 The Cult v CBFL, F3 Nek Minute v Str8 motor sport. Another local rider who Up, F4 Laidback v NXG, F5 CD Gener8nz v D-Unit, F6 Regan and the The sport demands that will not be competing is John Unstoppables v Try Bull Force, F7 Bangers and Mash v Wananga the rider passes through a Ravenscroft. Warriors, F8 Tap Tap v Rockmebaby, F9 New Era v Unknown, F10 series of special terrain tests He has set up the online Alex Philips team v Te Whanau (usually three laps of 12 entry and result system that Round Two 6.45 pm sections), riding on, around can be found on the following F1 Sparkies v Tribal, F2 Open Wananga v Sadidas 2.0, F3 Sub Tribe and over rocks, roots, logs, website: v Bak2Bak, F4 Out Of Touch v STAGS, F5 ASB Huge Ticka v K1, F6 through mud and streams. www.trialscores.com. Time Out v Bowers Crushers, F7 Team Extreme v Careless Whisper, The rider with the lowest A field of 80 riders is F8 Hustlers v Touch This, F9 Te Kawa West Young Farmers v TA total of points wins the day. expected, with the strong Shore, F10 Taylormade v TBA Riders incur points for Tauranga contingent likely putting their feet on the to take the lion’s share of 5-ASIDE SOCCER DRAW - 19TH OCTOBER 2011 ground or falling off. awards. Jake Whitaker, current 6.00pm ■ New Zealand and Australian For more information go Field (1)- Bush Pigs V TNT Bounce (ref. All Stars) (2) I’ll think about champion has recently online to the Hamilton it V Winner Winner Chicken Dinner (ref. Strikers) (3) The Flicks V returned from Europe where Motorcycle Club website Out of the Blue (ref. Mitre 10) (4) Hakuna Matata V Wannabees he contested a number of (www.hamiltonmcc.org.nz) or (ref. Architect Design) (5) Tomato Farm V No Nutz Like Hot Nutz World championship call Colin Downs on 07 8713269. (ref. Awa Crew) rounds. Riding starts at 10am each day He will undoubtedly be with spectator entry free. No 6.30pm favourite for the 2011 Beta dogs allowed. Field (1)- All Stars V Strikers (ref. Bush Pigs) (2) Mitre 10 V Architect Novogar New Zealand Cham- Day 1, October 22 at Saunders’ Design (ref. I’ll think about it) (3) Awa Crew V Soccer Whoz (ref. pionship. Property, 26 Waipapa Road, The Flicks) (4) Te Kawa Y.F. V Woodies (Ref. Hakuna Matata) (5) Left Downs says Whitaker can Wharepapa South. Signposted Overs V The Terriers (ref. Tomato Farm be observed throughout the from Kihikihi. 7.00pm weekend executing the Day 2, October 23 at Cooper’s Field (1) – Bush Pigs V Winner Chicken Dinner (ref. Te Kawa Y.F.) sections with his flamboy- Property, Griggs Road, Roto-O- (2) I’ll think about it V Out of the Blue (ref. Soccer Whoz) (3) The ant, clinical style. Rangi. Signposted from the Flicks V Wannabees (ref. Woodies) (4) Tomato Farm V TNT Bounce Also returning from a Southern Bridge (SH1) (ref. Left overs) (5) Hakuna Matata V No Nutz Like Hot Nutz (ref. summer of competition is intersection at Cambridge The Terriers) Cambridge rider Steve heading toward Mt Armistead, who rode well in Maungatautari. 7.30pm TC181011SP15a the acclaimed Scottish Two- Day 3, October 24 at Allen’s Field (1)- All Stars V Te Kawa Y.F (ref. TNT Bounce) (2)Awa Crew V BUSY MAN: Te Awamutu’s Colin Downs will be competing as Day Classic Trial. Property, 500 O’Shea Road, Woodies (ref. Winner Chicken Dinner) (3)Strikers V Soccer Whoz well as being chief organiser of the New Zealand Moto Trials He has a wealth of experi- Pirongia. Signposted from (ref. Out of the Blue) (4)Mitre 10 V Left Overs (ref. Wannabees) (5) The Terriers V Woodies (ref. No Nutz Like Hot Nutz

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Trade Services Friendly Have you got something for Service SALE worth under $50? $25 YES! - You can advertise Call WOF Phone 871-3620 it with us for FREE! TYRE &TUNE& TUNE CENTRE Phone 871-3267 Farm Employment Conditions do apply. for appointment

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Win double pass to Russian Ballet Festival

Experience the best in ballet when the Imperial Russian Ballet Company delivers an encore performance in Hamilton’s Founders Theatre on Thursday, November 17. Their first show sold out in double quick time, so here’s your chance to win tickets to the second show. Acknowledged as tops in their field, The Imperial Russian Ballet Company will present a diverse and stunning programme in three awe-inspiring acts. • Act One – Don Quixote. Imperial Russian ballet head, Gedinimas Taranda has taken the four acts of the original ballet and magically transformed them into one impetuous act. Brilliant! • Act Two – Bolero. Ravel was inspired to create this striking and dramatic masterpiece after visiting a large industrial factory. There he noticed the slow regular movement of the assembly lines and the crash of the machinery and materials. Bolero is regarded as one of the world’s musical masterpieces. • Act Three – Highlights from the world’s great ballets including Giselle, Carmen The Dying Swan and Le Corsaire. Also expect Gopak and Can Can Surprise. The Imperial Russian Ballet have performed this three- hour ballet extravaganza worldwide, thrilling audiences and impressing critics. Now it’s your turn! Tickets are also available from Ticketek.

■ To be in to win simply put your name, address and daytime phone number on the back of a standard sized envelope, address it to The Imperial Russian Ballet Company competition and make This competition is provided by ‘Fill The House Tickets Project’, sure it reaches the Te Awamutu Courier office by 5pm, Friday. proudly supporting families of children with cancer. CINEMA SCENE

Solo ‘Silent Night’ soon turned upside down world’s most competi- Spy Kids 4 when the Timekeeper tive ten-year-olds are threatens to take over forced to put their bick- The one-woman play Silent On the surface, the planet and she’s ering aside and rely on Night is coming to Hamilton next Marissa Cortez Wilson called back into action. their wits. week. (Jessica Alba) has it all - With Armageddon With a little help It’s written and performed by married to a famous spy quickly approaching, from a couple of very Yvette Parsons (right) and is the hunting TV reporter, a Rebecca and Cecil are familiar Spy Kids, Car- first theatre production from the new baby and intelligent thrust into action when men and Juni Cortez, Central North Island Consortium twin step-kids. they learn their boring and some mind-blowing to be staged at Gallagher Acad- But as a retired spy, step-mother was once a gadgets, they just may emy of Performing Arts. Marissa’s world is top agent. Now the be able to save the world. The Central North Island Con- sortium is a collective of theatres from Hamilton, New Plymouth and Hastings and is funded by Creative New Zealand under its Regional Distribution Funding Strategy. ‘‘It means that plays and other art forms get out to regional venues — plays that might have had their first performance in a major centre and not normally DIGITAL SPECIAL THE ROUND UP M gone beyond that,’’ says Jeremy 3D CINEMA EVENT THU & FRI 10:45, SAT 5:45, Bell, manager of the Academy of SUN & MON 3:45 Performing Arts at the University SMURFS G of Waikato. THU & FRI 10:10, 12:15 & 2:20, JOHNNY ENGLISH REBORN PG ‘‘Silent Night is a happy-sad SAT 1:10 & 3:15, TUE 6:10 & 8:20, play that most people will be able SUN & MON 11:10 & 1:15 to identify with,’’ says Mr Bell. WED 12:20, 6:10 & 8:20, ‘‘It takes place on Christmas SPY KIDS 4 PG THU & FRI 10:00, 2:10, 6:10 & 8:20, Day in a little flat in suburban SAT 5:30 & 7:30, New Zealand as Irene McMunn ■ Silent Night with Yvette Parsons children under 14) $50. Concession TUE & WED 10:00 & 11:55, prepares for a party and reflects on October 28, 29 (8pm) at Gallagher (Senior 65+, Unwaged) $20, Student THU & FINAL FRI 12:45 & 2:40 SUN & MON 3:30 & 5:30 on life and loves of times gone by Academy of Performing Arts. (Tertiary or Secondary with ID) $15. — with some useful Christmas Tickets: Adult $25, Child under 14 For more information phone (07) 858 LITTLE WHITE LIES R16 THE SMURFS G craft tips thrown in.’’ years old $10. Family (2 adult, 2 5105. TUE & FINAL WED 7:35 TUE 10:30 & 2:40, 8383742AA WED 10:30, 12:35 & 2:40, HAPPILY EVER AFTERS M THU & FRI 10:20, 12:25 & 2:30, 8390960AA TUE & FINAL WED 1:00 & 5:45 SAT 1:20 & 3:25, SUN & MON 11:20 & 1:25 THE HELP M RUGBY ACTION LIVE ON SKY TUE, WED, THU & FRI 7:45, REAL STEEL M Wed 19th 5.00-7.00pm Restaurant open SAT 3:00 & 7:55, TUE & WED 1:50, 5:40 & 8:00, 5.30-6.30pm Membership draw SUN & MON 1:00 & 5:55 THU & FRI 5:40 & 8:00, Thu 20th 3.00pm Clubroom closing to all members - sorry SAT 5:20 & 7:45, 4.00pm WWII Veterans Formal dinner JANE EYRE M SUN & MON 3:20 & 5:45 Fri 21st 12noon to 2pm Restaurant open for lunch TUE, WED, THU & FRI 5:30, 5.00pm Restaurant open SAT 1:15 & 5:40, MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS G 5.30pm to 6.30pm Rafﬂ es & Membership Draw 6.30pm approx – Jokers Wild win up to $1000 SUN & MON 11:15 & 3:40 TUE & WED 10:10 & 12:10, 7.00pm “Che Orton” with an Elvis bracket THU & FRI 10:35, Sat 22nd 12noon-2pm Restaurant open for lunch THE ZOOKEEPER PG SAT 1:50, 5.00pm Restaurant open TUE & WED 10:20 & 2:30, SUN & MON 11:50 Sun 23rd 5.00pm Sunday Carvery 2 roast meats & delicious dessert THU & FRI 12:05, SAT 1:00, Mon 24th 5.30pm to 6.30pm Membership Draw SUN & FINAL MON 11:00 MIDNIGHT IN PARIS PG Tue 25th 1pm 500 Card Club SAT 6:10, SUN & MON 4:10 Notice – Saturday 29th October visit to Waiouru Army Museum. FOOTLOOSE M Names with payment no later than Wednesday 26th October FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER TUE & WED 2:10, 5:50 & 8:10, THE TRIP M The Clubrooms are open to members invited guests 7.00pm THU & FRI 5:50 & 8:10, THU & FRI 6:00 & 8:15, and members of afﬁ liated clubs. SAT 3:55 & 8:05, SAT 3:35 & 8:00, PHONE: 871 3707 SUN & MON 1:55 & 6:05 SUN & MON 1:35 & 6:00 For pickup call the COURTESY VAN Che Orton presents his award winning Elvis

TE AWAMUTU RSA WHAT’S HAPPENING THISRSA WEEK WHAT’S TE AWAMUTU 871 3707 then push 5 - free call and sings the hits of the 50s, 60s & 70s ORGAN CONCERT SUN (OCT 30) 1.30 - TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THEATRE 20 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011