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Waikato rugby team Mike Lellman from Kawhia carried out a dead bird notched up a hard-fought 19-9 count for the Department Of Conservation last week and win in their first game of the re- found 4,419 on Ocean Beach alone. vamped ITM Cup on Friday Mr Lellman identified the birds, of which 97% were night. broad billed prion (pictured right), from Stewart Island and In a bruising encounter with further South, others petrels, thin billed prion and one Southern Cape pigeon which was found by local children. the Southland Stags, veteran Some of the birds have made it to our local shores alive, first-five Stephen Donald but attempts to save them have been mostly futile. posted all of the points for Kawhia librarian Linda Wix tried to help save many Waikato. distressed birds after she was approached by a group of The other unusual feature of German tourists last Tuesday. the game was playing 13 - ‘‘They spotted the seabirds struggling on Ocean Beach, aside, while four men were in so we took around 30 home to my place where they were put the sin-bin. into a tub.’’ The condensed format this Mrs Wix says they were then dried with a blow dryer, year means there is precious put in boxes with hot water bottles and towels, then fed little turn-around time. Waikato with a liquid shrimp mix by syringe. They lasted about four will be in for another tough days, but she was extremely disappointed that she wasn’t battle on Thursday when they able to save any of them in the end. play their first home game at Her friends Jude Coach and Anne Manning rescued Waikato Stadium against another 70, but they also died. Taranaki (kickoff 7.35pm). Some of the seabirds have made their way even further inland. Mangapiko resident Keith Ericksen found a dead MP’s visiting prion in his Ryan Road driveway on Friday morning. Labour Members of From his bird charts he believes it is a ‘fairy’ prion. DOC Programme Manager-Biodiversity John Gumbley Parliament Rick Barker and says reports of dead sea birds have been received from all Maryan Street will be in Te along the West Coast, with many people phoning DOC to Awamutu today. seek advice. The MP’s will spend the ‘‘Seabirds can usually be left to fend for themselves in majority of their time this what is a naturally occurring event. afternoon at Kainga Aroha (301 ‘‘If birds are found on the beach it is DOC’s recommenda- Bank Street). tion to leave them to recover in a sheltered location. Labour’s recent ‘‘If you are near the beach just return birds to the coast. announcement of a ‘Fairer Tax All birds should be returned on the nearest fine day. System‘ and in particular the ‘‘If birds are found on your property and you feel you proposed ‘Capital Gains Tax’ would like to assist in the bird’s recovery then there are a will no doubt be a topic of few helpful things to be done. conversation. ‘‘Be aware though that these birds are stressed and may well die for all your good intentions. Quality event ‘‘Caring for a bird beyond about 2-3 days starts becoming A gala dinner and auction reasonably technical and you may add to the animal’s held in Cambridge recently has stress.’’ SHORT TERM CARE OF DISTRESSED SEABIRDS ensured the Waikato/Bay of • Plenty region of Camp Quality Most seabirds that come ashore are dehydrated, so have water available. Freshwater is okay for the first two days NZ can continue to provide but after that give them salt water. quality entertainment and • Very sick birds initially should be kept in a quiet, warm, recreational activities for draught-free environment. children living with cancer. • Some of them are potentially dangerous birds. The head The dinner and auction, and feet should be secure when handling the bird and a held at the Cambridge Town large towel can be used when moving them. Larger birds Hall, was attended by 300 should not be handled until a professional is consulted. guests and raised over • Seabirds can be housed in a cardboard box with soft $50,000 for Camp Quality bedding, large enough to allow the bird to stand and stretch. Waikato/Bay of Plenty. A Protect birds from predators, especially cats. highlight was the contribution • Generally seabirds will not readily take food in captivity. of $20,000 by the Rodmor Do not force feed. Finely chopped small portions of Trust. pilchards/fish meat placed in a dish of water should be Camp Quality Waikato/Bay okay. of Plenty Regional Manager • Remember fresh is best. Tinned fish is not suitable though Fiona Hammond says the night fish canned in spring water may be useful in an emergency. • was a fantastic evening The release site should ideally be where the bird was thoroughly enjoyed by all who found. Most can be released on the beach. Early morning on a fine day is best and in a calm estuary, where the bird is attended. not going to be battered by waves, allowing it to regain its TC190711GJ02 flight capabilities at its own pace. MANGAPIKO resident Keith Ericksen with the dead prion found on his driveway. THIS WEEKS SPECIAL Airport•Charters•RentalsAirport • Charters • Rentals 2006 SUZUKI DRZ 250 LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED • 2x 12 seater Transit vans for rent • Door to door service Arrange your travel the easy way Call Michelle or Ross - 07 870 6194 0800 246 399 Looking for the ideal Nanny? [email protected] - www.goeasy.co.nz Phone us to see how we can help... It may be more affordable than you thought! $4995 NOW $3495 The Honda Shop e urture (0800 936 878) PHONE: 0800 W N 462 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu
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SATURDAY: 2.52am & 3.23pm bodies failing to curb their propensity for earthquakes are an act of nature, and no Such taxation can come in the form of SUNDAY: 3.44am & 4.21pm largesse in relation to non-essential spend- one is at fault. general taxation, or a large, one off levy on MONDAY: 4.43am & 5.28pm ing of ratepayers’ money are soundly based In many regards, it has brought out the local bodies. when one considers the political attitude to very best in human behaviour, but there is In any event, ratepayers are going to our national economy at present. no denying that it is an event with a have to fork out one way or another. 2011 Whitebait Season Government seems to be trying to potential to severely strain this country’s It appears that if anyone local has a AUGUST 15 educate us to accept that major sales of economy. dynamic new scheme, say a ‘waterworld’ Get your gear ready - full selection public assets is necessary to pay some of With much of Christchurch’s core facili- attraction, a ratepayer funded arts centre, a this country’s mounting bills, while the ties uninsured and not likely to be private satellite launching project, or even of whitebait nets instore opposition is trying to push a capital gains insurable except at very hiked up rates, the a velodrome and sports centre, now is the tax as being both necessary for the econ- whole country will be fiscally responsible time to get your funding requests into our omy, and a big vote-catcher for the next to put that region’s finances on an even local council, before our councillors, astute general election. keel. Imagine what further natural disas- business persons all, suddenly realise just Even the pollsters are presenting ters could do to the economy. how finite the financial pool which is their measures that are in effect a choice of two I say there is a high probability of base for levying rates, is being shown to be. necessary evils, as defining which parties having to raise taxes in regard to that DENNIS PENNEFATHER It’s our cash they’re after Viewpoint on majority illogical Every time lately I read have been dragged into the In reference to the Cambridge of the vote will get you a seat in the letters from citizens and town square and lynched pool, Councillor Barnes stated Parliament, so 5% according to ratepayers of Waipa, without from the nearest tree for that 425 people that voted in the the electoral act must be a fair fail someone is having a go at worming out of their last Cambridge Edition was not a representation. the Council for ignoring the obligations. representation of the electorate As Councillor Barnes was the ratepayers’ suggestions to Back to cycling. I don’t as there are 14,000 people in most recent councillor to sub- quit the push for this remember being asked in any Cambridge. This philosophy has scribe to this philosophy in a velodrome to be constructed. public referendum for or also been stated by other council- recent meeting we attended I put The working class person against this big fat money lors in the past. If we recall this scenario to you: 166 Cambridge Rd, Te Awamutu, Ph 871 6793 (not to mention the people waster, but would have correctly a previous petition with Te Awamutu population, who don’t have work) make thought that would happen if approximately 2000 signatures 13449, of those 4074 are under age, HEAT up the majority of citizens in so many people write to their met the same fate. Councillor Barnes polled 2454 or PUMPS any town, district or city in local paper expressing con- I need to point out that accord- 26% of the vote, or 74% opposed. If Come and see us for NZ’s best this country of ours. cern that more money of ours ing to Statistics NZ, there are we were to use the same method- They require our votes to is going to be taken from us. 13,890 people in Cambridge zone, ology these Councillors subscribe low temperature performance – launch themselves into a well It’s a bit like bank robbery I 3783 are under age and of course to, only 18% of the population Guaranteed!! paid career of working to guess, legal bank robbery ineligible to vote, of the remain- voted for, or 82% were opposed to, achieve for the very people though — don’t ask, just grab der there are only 5109 councillor Barnes. As you can see For full heat all the way down to -15°C who believe in them and their it. households. on this basis this Councillor so called morals and stand- They (the public) will roll No elections whether central should consider her election Certifi ed installers of ards. over and take it again and it or local government, boards or invalid. MITSUBISHI However, these bright will all be forgotten about, any other structured organisa- Councillors need to drop this sparks can’t seem to calculate until the next lame-duck tion was ever elected by the ridiculous point of view and focus a simple equation, i.e. stand councillor comes up with people that did not vote, believing on the fundamentals of recog- Call now for a up for the very things in your some idea to cut us to our that the non voters are on your nised voting processes and not FREE Quote self promotions that got you knees yet again. 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Runners up for Waipa Business Awards – Customer Choice and Mackys keeping a close Innovation/Knowledge!! watch on Northland kiwi BBEATEAT THTHEE ATHER WE TIC WINTER WEATHER & FANTAS ‘Local’ couple climb into conservation efforts Sauna, Sunbed Join us for BY GRANT JOHNSTON classes at Bruce’s Fitness Centre Former Te Awamutu area residents Duncan and Jean Macky are playing a leading role in efforts to protect remnants of kiwi population in the wild, on their Northland farm. The couple both grew up in this area. They shifted to Purua, 27 kms north west of Whangarei, five years ago to a 202ha dry tness professionals stock farm. Having spent many years in Your health & fi and around Pirongia area and www.brucesfi tness.co.nz Phone: 07 871 8384 107 George St, Te Awamutu then at Kairangi near Cam- 8192310AA bridge, where they had a QEII covenant placed over an area of native bush, the Mackys are well Character Cottage For Sale aware of the value of environ- mental features. 35 Moule Street, Kihikihi On a walk into their bush block after arriving at Purua, PRIVATE SALE - AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY they discovered a large number of their neighbours’ cattle des- troying the bush. TC190711SP3A ‘‘So we got in touch with our KIWI COUPLE: Duncan and Jean Macky with the first kiwi chick • 2 bedrooms QEII rep Nan Pullman to look at hatched in recent years their protected native bush. covenanting some bush and dis- • Kitchen / Diner covered kiwi probe holes and the • Separate living room odd kiwi feather, so we immedi- ately got in touch with DOC.’’ • Carport With the help of QEII Trust • 800m2 fenced section and Northland Regional Council they have protected 29ha of for- est which contains a great kiwi $185,000 habitat and rare plant species Pittosporum Pimeleioides ALL OFFERS WILL BE (which is as far south as it has CONSIDERED been found). Further information & It has been ring fenced with a photographs seven wire batten and wire fence at www.trademe.co.nz (the neighbours have also fenced their bush now). ID#373285358 They joined up with DOC’s Please Call: 07 870 1898 kiwi listening programme, or Mobile: 021 0220 0396 which sees them monitor the number of kiwi calls, gender, 8227102AC distance and direction over a four night period every late autumn. This gives an indi- 8193747AA cation of the kiwi population in their bush and can indicate TC190711SP3B where to look for a nest. TREETOP PERCH: the hut built by Te Awamutu builder Dave Their most recent listening Hollinshead for the Mackys in their native bush at Purua, from where exercise recorded two pair of kiwi calls will be recorded each year. I my kiwi and one individual make bird. Hollinshead was recently Oparau and moved to Northland ‘‘Kiwi are in grave danger engaged to build a hut in the in the early 80s where he owned from predators, mainly dogs and bush. several farms. mustelids (stoats, weasels) and ‘‘We have built the hut for ‘‘We need more people like with the Northland kiwi only personal reasons as a quiet Duncan and Jean who are strong reaching an average of 14 years haven to listen and enjoy our on promoting the conservation new BFF instead of 45-60 years, we decided wildlife and do our listening message,’’ says Clea Gardiner, we had an opportunity to help. sessions with a bit of comfort. Programme Manager With the help of DOC we are ‘‘But it will also be used by Biodiversity Assets (kiwi) for involved in a trapping pro- DOC as an educational tool to DOC’s Whangarei office. gramme for possum, cats, teach other people how to par- ‘‘They are passionate about mustelids, rats and hedgehogs. ticipate in the kiwi listening the environment, but are also For the Mackys personal programme and hopefully equally committed to making a highlights have included a suc- spread the message of the need living from farming and they cessful hatching. The two chicks for us all to try to help protect extend their conservation 18ct White Gold had transmitters placed on our precious icon.’’ philosophy into the surrounding them, but unfortunately were Two years ago the Mackys community,’’ she says. with half carat killed by predators. Since then added a 164ha dairy property to ‘‘They are not prepared to the trapping programme has their Northland holding. tolerate wandering stock, Princess Cut been stepped up. It was part of Stoney Creek, roaming dogs or high pig popu- ‘‘We are hoping that by creat- originally a 9500 acre farm well lations. Their enthusiasm for Diamond ing a safer haven, kiwi chicks know in Northland as a land- protecting the environment is can be released when they reach mark station. rubbing off on the local commun- a ‘safe’ weight of about 750 gms It was very special to the ity. They are a great example $5595 and they are able to fight off most Mackys as it was formerly and have a history of good predators except dogs.’’ owned by Jean’s late dad, Frank farming and conservation prac- Te Awamutu builder Dave Wright who originally farmed at tices going hand and hand.’’ Maungatautari progress looks more likely after meeting 2011 WAIPA BUSINESS AWARDS - WINNER - Landowners, community they meet again. The next key that electronic surveillance on interests, funders and trustees date will be September 1. the pest proof fence was sched- Excellence in Innovation & Knowledge have made good progress in While there is still a lot of uled to be reconnected on Friday Commendation for Customer Service discussions on Thursday aimed work to do and sensitive issues to and inspections of the fence were at resolving issues relating to the resolve, all parties left the meet- expected to begin within days. governance of Maungatautari ing confident a corner has been In the meantime all parties Ecological Island Trust. turned and a degree of goodwill have agreed to make no further There was full representation has been restored. comment. - SHOWCASE JEWELLERS - from all interested parties at a All parties signed a Te Awamutu Courier reported facilitated hearing in the Waikato confidentiality agreement to last Tuesday that ‘‘mediation TE AWAMUTU on Thursday arranged by MP allow free and frank discussion meetings offer a glimmer of hope Louise Upston. and that will restrict comment for that some of the discord that has 25 Alexandra Street - ph 07 871 6797 The parties have agreed a plan a few weeks while further issues been threatening the of action that will see further are worked on. Maungatautari Ecological Island [email protected] work being done offline before However, it can be revealed Trust project can be resolved’’. 4 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2011
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TC190711DT01 TE AWAMUTU Brass Auxiliary is put through its paces by conductor Steve Derbyshire in preparation for this Saturday’s National Contest.
Te Awamutu Brass Auxiliary Shore on Saturday. contest pieces free of charge at the Rimmer’s march Slaidburn and The band also has a few senior has been hard at practice in the Others attending are reigning bandrooms at 7.30pm on Thursday their own selection is Three Songs members who can share their lead-up to the National Contest and champions Roxburgh Pioneer evening. Without Words by Eric Ball. experience and knowledge with would like to share their progress Generation, Cambridge Brass, bands play a hymn, stage Conductor Steve Derbyshire newer players. with the people of the town. Hamilton City Auxiliary, Kumeu march and own selection for the says taking the Auxiliary band to Band members will also have The band is one of three from Brass and visiting Ikuna Youth contest. contest is a great opportunity for the opportunity to hear C Grade the Waikato entered in the D Grade Brass from Tonga. Te Awamutu Brass Auxiliary some of the more junior players to bands playing at the contest and to National Contest being held at the Te Awamutu Brass Auxiliary has chosen the hymn Vox Dilecti, see what contesting at national met and interact with other musi- Habourside Church on the North invites the public to hear their arranged by Lloyd Lee, William level is about. cians from around the country. Waipa CEO Garry Dyet’s letter to regional council, in context
In a Letter to the Editor in the Regional Council entitled levied by Waikato Regional Council caveats would not be met. entered in to. Thursday’s Courier by James ‘Home of Cycling Proposal - for the benefit of the Home of Under these circumstances, and You have also sought my views Parlane, a statement was made in Funding Options’ dated June 22, Cycling Trust does not differentiate in the interests of complying with in relation to issues raised in the relation to Waipa District Council 2011 and can respond as follows: Waipa District ratepayers from the regional council funding prin- Deloitte due diligence report con- CEO Garry Dyet’s letter to Waikato The Waipa District Council pro- other ratepayers in the Waikato ciples of efficiency, equity, simpli- cerning a potential shortfall in Regional Council re velodrome posal to provide a $1 Million grant Region. city and transparency, my recom- either capital or operating costs funding. to the Home of Cycling Trust has 3. The net cost of borrowing to mendation is that the entire $7 associated with the proposal. I don’t It has been pointed out to, and four caveats as follows: service the grant does not impact on million being sought by the Home of believe my Council would have an accepted, by Courier editor Grant 1. Receipt and consideration of existing Waipa District ratepayers. Cycling Trust be combined into a appetite for entering into any Johnston that the statement may the due diligence report com- 4. The property is rateable. single grant supported by an appro- arrangement which would see Wai- have been interpreted to imply missioned by the Waikato Regional I believe that if the Waikato priate funding mechanism, and that pa ratepayers meeting such costs. (erroneously) that Mr Dyet was a Council. Regional Council were to make a feedback to the regional council be Under these circumstances we ‘velodrome proponent’. 2. Before any funds are made grant to the Home of Cycling Trust sought from ratepayers through the would expect to hear submissions This is what Mr Dyet’s letter to available to the Home of Cycling and fund such a grant via any special consultative procedure from the Home of Cycling Trust the regional council stated: Trust the Council needs to be differential rating mechanism, then under the Local Government Act outlining how these costs were to be ‘‘I have considered the report to satisfied that any rate requirement one of the Waipa District Council’s before such an arrangement is managed.’’ BETTA COOKING
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