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A score of young people took part in a planting day organised by the Taupo Young Professionals networking group and Greening Taupo on Saturday. Following a brief demonstration by Greening Taupo’s Robyn Ellis, the group planted 400 native trees, bushes and flaxes along the Rotary mountain bike track near Cherry Island. Many hands made light work, and the social group soon enjoyed a sausage sizzle. The next Greening Taupo community planting day is on September 11 at Whakaipo Bay, then September 18 along Wairakei Drive. Visit greeningtaupo.org.nz for updates. ROBERT STEVEN / FAIRFAX NZ Seeing red over poppy proceeds MATT SHAND Garry Lough, a member of the ‘‘It's a bloody shambles in the club financials have been returned to investigating team appointed by their accountant for review. A mobility scooter and a slap of the RSA executive committee, management committee.’’ He denied the mobility scooter paint on a flagpole has landed the laid a complaint with police after RSA Trust Board secretary Garry Lough was purchased for a non-military officers of Taupo’s RSA in hot discrepancies were found in the person or that Poppy Day funds water, and they could be 2015 financial report. discovered $9812.07 of the 2015 parked up for another serviceman were used to paint the flagpole investigated by police. Although a military back- fund was misused. later on,’’ he said. ’’The club presi- and other bits of maintenance. The police complaint was filed ground is not needed to join the ‘‘We have only looked at the dent would not tell us who the The issue came to light at the against the officers of the Taupo RSA, it is needed if a member 2015 accounts,’’ he said. scooter was given to or their mili- annual general meeting in April RSA after nearly $10,000 of Poppy benefits from money collected Lough said investigators were tary history. We know who’s driv- when the 2015 accounts were Day funds were allegedly from the annual Poppy Day told the scooter, which cost ing it around at the moment and withdrawn from the record and a misused. appeal. approximately $5000, was pur- they do not have a military back- motion was moved for the It is alleged the the money was The fund must also be used chased initially for a military ground.’’ accounts to be ‘‘checked to ascer- used to buy a mobility scooter for solely for the direct benefit of member who then changed his RSA president Stewart tain the errors and then represent a non-military member, to paint returned servicemen and their mind and no longer wanted it. McLeod confirmed allegations the new 2015 accounts at a special the flagpole, to buy a display case descendants. ‘‘If that was the case, it should have been made against the meeting later in the year’’. and other maintenance costs. Lough said the investigation have been sold, returned or association and the 2015 Continued on page 3

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ROBERT STEVEN ence performing,’’ she said. Winning teams: ‘‘But because we were able to The success achieved by a group put those opportunities in front of Year 7, 8: The Young Guns from of dancers at last Wednesday them, they’ve grown into strong Hilltop School. night’s Dance NZ Made compe- women. Year 9, 10: Androgony from Western tition showed that with dedicated ‘‘Their self-confidence, leader- Heights High School. effort, greatness can be achieved. ship, teamwork and problem solv- Senior: Genesis from Western The competition showcased 12 ing skills have all improved, along Heights High School. solo performances and 24 dance with their ability to overcome Open: Young Queenz from Tauhara squads and from Taupo schools stress . College. and colleges. ‘‘These are real life skills that The Young Queenz hip hop people need to become strong dance group from Tauhara their age group category. Larissa adults.’’ College took out a choreography Murphy won the senior solo Wilson said she wasn’t sur- award, won first place in the category, and coached Year 8 prised the girls had success open category, and were crowned pupil Leah-Marie Johnson, who coaching the primary school girls. overall champions of the night. won her solo category. ‘‘That’s the culture of our Three of the Young Queenz Tauhara College dance teacher dance studio. We encourage dancers – Larissa Murphy, Jacinda Wilson said three mentoring because it enables Hayleigh-Ane Pine, Hope dancers’ growth since Year 9 was them to pass on their passion to The Young Queenz at Wednesday’s Dance NZ Made, with Tauhara College dance Mooiman – won an award for remarkable. the younger ones, who find it very teacher Jacinda Wilson . their mentorship of a Year 7 ‘‘People will have watched on inspirational.’’ and 8 dance group from Hilltop Wednesday night and seen these The standard of dancers from She said anyone could get into ‘‘There are people around, like School. phenomenal dancers, but three every school was exceptional and dance. myself, who are waiting to foster The primary school group they years ago, they were shy girls the competition was really fierce, ‘‘If you want to give it ago, give your passion and help you get coached, the Young Guns, won with absolutely no prior experi- Wilson said. it a go,’’ she said. there.’’ WELL DONE

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A teacher training programme graduates were illegally said the resolution was that fast-tracks graduates into appointed to jobs through the ‘‘shrouded in secrecy’’ and low decile schools has been government-funded Teach First would lead to ‘‘dangerous’’ and extended to help ease teacher programme. ‘‘unqualified teachers’’ in the supply issues. The Post-Primary Teachers’ classroom. Teach First, a programme Association (PPTA) filed the Parata said she was ‘‘disap- developed by the University of legal challenge on the basis it pointed’’ the unions had ‘‘so Auckland and the Teach First disadvantaged qualified little faith in the leadership of NZ Trust, recruits high-calibre teachers who were excluded schools’’. graduates to do an intensive from the roles set aside for ‘‘In fact my experience is eight week course before Teach First graduates. principals who have been able starting work in low decile Graduates already enrolled to have Teach First graduates schools where they’re bonded in the programme were worried in their school have been grate- for two years. their jobs would be jeopardised ful for them and there’s been Education Minister Hekia and principals were concerned quite a clamour for more,’’ she Tauhara Head Students welcome Parata has extended the pro- they wouldn’t be able to fill the said. gramme for another three years gaps. ‘‘We’re progressing along new enrolments for 2017 to train 40 new secondary school Earlier this year the PPTA, because it’s an issue we needed teachers and an additional ten Teach First and the Ministry of to deal with, the ERA made that Please visit us and check out places focused on science, tech- Education came to an agree- quite clear...it’s now a passage nology and maths, which are ment that the teaching positions in the Bill.’’ our outstanding college subject shortage areas. would be advertised as set out Parata said the extension to Parata said this is the first of by the ERA. the programme, which ‘‘selects a few initiatives the Govern- However, in June Parata graduates at the top of their ment is rolling out to help deal then added an amendment to game’’ is ‘‘just the type of with teacher shortages. the Education Legislation Bill teachers we want in schools’’. Teach First has been in the that would allow schools to ‘‘It also has a high com- spotlight over the last year after establish a ‘‘trainee teaching’’ pletion and retention rate, so the Employment Relations position in a classroom. we’re backing it to recruit more

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New members welcome. 1452 or Rosemary on 378 7132 Every Tuesday. 7.30pm. Phone David Motorsport: Track Day. Cars only. Grey on 377 3051 or email International Circuit, Bruce McLaren [email protected] for more Motorsport Park; 9.30am to 4pm information. Taupo Tramping Club: The club Nuki’s Women’s Boxing: Classes. offers a variety of tramps in and $10 per class. 9.30am every Tuesday. around our amazing playground, Phone 022 086 4241 for more most Wednesdays and Thursdays. information. We’ll help you get out there and Tiu-jitsu, Taekwondo and Judo: enjoy these tramps safely. Contact Classes, Mountview School Hall, club captain Dave Martin 377 3232 Talk on retirement villages Rangatira St. 6pm till 8pm. Phone for more information. Gly on 022 378 1122 or Dylan on 021 Taupo Wednesday Walkers:Two 211 1019 for more information. hour afternoon walks to various Retirement village tips before you sign up to live in a Churton said. Taupo Concert Band: rehearsals, local destinations with mixed retirement village. The seminars will also explain Taupo Concert Band Rooms (shared company. 1.30pm. Contact Bernie on living - could it be on Troy Churton from the some important resident’s rights with the Taupo Parents Centre), AC 378 9229 for more information. the horizon for you? commission said senior people and and where you can find out more Baths Ave. New instrumentalists their families often had plenty of information. welcome. Phone Matt West on 377 THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 question about retirement villages. The Commission for Financial 8981 for more information. Free talk: ‘‘Power from the Earth - Retirement village living - could ‘‘We want to people understand Capability is an autonomous crown Taupo and Districts Highland the Taupo Geothermal Scene’’: it be on the horizon for you? the lifestyle choices, financial entity. This means commission Pipe Band: AC Baths Reserve band Taupo Library, Story Pl. Organised by The Commission for Financial implications and different options reports to the government, but the hall, Interested players and new friends of the library, starts 7.30pm, Capability is running a free seminar available,’’ he said. legislation ensures they are members welcome. For further free with wine and nibbles about living in retirement villages Latest predictions estimate the independent. information contact Eric Foley on Seminar: Thinking of living in a on Thursday morning at the Great number of people moving into * Seminar: Thinking of living 378 7006 or Graeme Robinson 377 retirement village?: Great Lake Lake Centre. retirement villages will increase to in a retirement village? Great 6596. Centre, Story Place, Thursday The seminar will provide 60,000 by 2050. Lake Centre, Story Place, Te Puna Tohu Ora: health support August 18, 10:30am–12 noon. Free, practical tips for intending residents ‘‘But it is a step that some find Thursday August 18, 10:30am– group for the elderly, St Joseph The but registrations are essential. Call and their families. daunting, so the seminar will help 12 noon. Worker Catholic Church community 0800 268 269 to register. It will focus on things to them to weigh up the pros and Free, but registrations are room, Ohuanga Rd, Turangi. All Bujinkan Hiryu Dojo Taupo: Learn consider before choosing to live in cons and understand some of the essential. Call 0800 268 269 to welcome. 10am. Phone 386 6077 for the ancient martial art of the a retirement village and practical questions they should be asking’’ register. more information. Samurai and the Ninja. Ages 12 years Taupo Aikido Club: Japanese and above. First class free. 6.30 pm martial art, Taupo-nui-a-Tia College till 8pm. Phone Brad on Starts 10.30. Taupo Harrier Club: Harrier hut, offers a variety of tramps in and gym. Great for self defence. All 0274506058. Taupo Camera Club: Meets at the AC Baths Av. Catering for all levels of around our amazing playground, welcome from 13 years and up. First Fiber Fresh Stud Day: Horseracing southside entrance, REAP Central runners and walkers, all ages most Wednesdays and Thursdays. week free. 6.30pm till 8.30pm. meet run by Taupo Racing Club. Plateau, 77 Titiraupenga St, third welcome from five up. Meets every We’ll help you get out there and Phone Tristan on 021 167 6432 Many great racing careers are Thursday each month. 7pm start. Tuesday 5.30pm, Thursday 5.30pm, enjoy these tramps safely. Contact launched at Taupo and trainers seek Contact Bernard Fletcher 021892288 and Saturday 1.30pm. Visit Facebook WEDNESDAY AUGUST 17 club captain Dave Martin 377 3232. the good pumice footing to give Mulligan’s Open-Mic night: The for more information Justice of the Peace: Taupo Taupo Choral Society: A Sing-in of their thoroughbreds a chance to stage is set, so just bring your talent. Taupo Aikido Club: Japanese Library, Story Pl. Every Thursday The Messiah is to be held on stride out before planning Musicians, poets, comedians, all martial art, Taupo-nui-a-Tia College from 12pm till 2pm. November 20th. Rehearsals each campaigns for their top horses. Last welcome. Perfect for guitar, gym. Great for self defence. All Wednesday at St Paul’s Church; year’s super stars, Turn Me Loose keyboard, percussion, voice, welcome from 13 years and up. First 7.30pm. New singers welcome. and Mongolian Khan went on to harmonica, flute, saxophone and week free. 6.30pm till 8.30pm. Contact; Jenny McDonald Ph feature in Australia after trialling in more. Mulligans Bar, 15 Tongariro St. Phone Tristan on 021 167 6432. 378-8973 or Ken Brown Ph Taupo. Centennial Drive Racecourse. Every Thursday. 8pm till late. Free. 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Cost: $4, Starts 1pm. See Under three’s gymnastics classes, you there! 9.15am till 10am, and three to five- Taupo Vintage Car Club: AC Baths year-old gymnastics classes,10.15am Ave. Club runs on the third Sunday till 11.15am. Owen Delany Park, of the month. Monthly get-together Centennial Dr. $7 per child or two for on the second Wednesday of the $10. Email [email protected]. month, 7.30pm. Contact Tony Mannington 3771598 Taupo Car Seat Service: Taupo Parents Centre, AC Baths Ave. Free Taupo Croquet Club: Golf croquet, car seat checks and installations. 3 Rokino Rd. New players welcome Hire service also available. For more for three free games. 1pm till 3pm. The Taupo Spiritual and Healing New York jazz hits Taupo information leave a message on 378 4995 or private message the centre Fellowship: REAP Centre, Titiraupenga St. All welcome. Every on Facebook. Every Monday and and Diana Krall, you should like my seven years. He has spent the last Friday except public holidays. 11am Sunday at 7pm. Contact Bex on 021 Like Cole Porter, 478 211 for more information. show.’’ four years in the Big Apple. till 2pm. Bolton said the intimate ‘‘The thing about New York is Taupo Junior Golf Club: free Irving Berlin? Come atmosphere of the CentreStage that it’s seven nights a week of introductory golf for children seven hear Bolton... SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 theatre should make for a cosy music. Pretty much anything you years and over, Taupo Golf Club, Raw Bread Making Workshop: show. want to do there, it’s all going on.’’ Raw Breads are super amazing! We’ll Centennial Dr. 9am till 10am every Direct from the New York city jazz ‘‘I sing all the way through my Bolton plays piano and sings. share with you how to make a Sunday for 16 weeks. Visit scene comes the Dan Bolton show, but there’s a lot of talking as Joining him will be New York-based delicious raw pumpernickel bread, taupojuniorgolfclub.co.nz Quartet. well,’’ he said. Kiwis, including Kiwi jazz legend raw crackers, essene bread, banana The jazz quartet will play at ‘‘Every song I do, there’s always Roger Manins on saxophone, bass bread, etc. All the breads will be MONDAY, AUGUST 22 CentreStage on Matai St on Friday a story behind it. It’s important if player Johnny Lawrence from gluten-free and yeast free. This is a Seniors Social Connection Group: August 19, starting 7pm. you’re doing original material that Electric Wire Hustle and Mark workshop where all the bread will Feel like some company? Come to Bolton said he’ll perform original people can connect to what the Lockett on drums. have been dehydrated, so a the SSCG for the chance to play songs in the style of the Great story’s about.’’ dehydrator is required for all the cards, games, enjoy craft work, or American Songbook. ’’I’m not a comedian, but I like to Dan Bolton Quartet, Friday recipes. You will receive a booklet simply have some friendly ‘‘But I like to put a modern twist keep it light and entertaining.’’ August 19, CentreStage Taupo, with all the recipes to take home conversations. Every Monday at on things. So you can sum it up as Originally from Cairns, Australia, *tickets $25 on the door or with you. Raw Balance Deli, 45 Rotary House, Story Pl, 10am-2pm. 21st century jazz,’’ he said. Bolton said he lived in New Zealand from eventfinda.co.nz. Starts Oruanui St. From 3.30pm to 5.30. 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PUBLIC NOTICES AUTO ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICIAN HEAT PUMPS Kevin Insley TAUPO COSMOPOLITAN ON ALL CARS, TRUCKS, TRAILERS, CLUB (INC) HEAVY MACHINERY AND BOATS Domestic & Commercial NOTICE OF Ph: 07 378 2805 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 4489454AA Mob: 027 234 5189 Ph 07 378 5717 or Glen 027 273 0388 For your free no obligation quote call Notice is hereby given that the Email: [email protected] Hotshotz 07 378 0929 / 0272 066 909 356 Rakaunui Rd, Taupo (off Centennial Dr) 6971263AA 47th Annual General Meeting of Members AU-7270964AA will be held at the Club premises, Taniwha Street, Taupo, on: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th 2016, KITCHENS 11.00am AT THE CLUB and so much more! We can accommodate your designing, planning and AGENDA manufacturing requirements. 1. Apologies • Custom & kitset kitchens • Bench tops • Vanities 2. Confirmation of AGM Minutes 13th • Wardrobes • Joinery • Cabinets • Parts September 2015 SUPPLY, INSTALL OR BOTH 3. Adoption of Annual Report Trustworthy installers so you can feel at ease and know you are in 4. Adoption of Annual Accounts and Balance good hands. We use only QUALITY materials and Sheet our products are COST EFFECTIVE. No toxic chemicals or materials 5. Remits Support your LOCAL kitchen specialists 6. Election of Officers PH: 07 378 0767 “do it once, do it right” 7. Subscriptions 2016/2017 Call us for your FREE QUOTE today. 07 378 0619 8. General Business BY CREATIVE KITCHENS & LAMINATES www.creativekitchenstaupo.co.nz 9. Result of Election of Officers AU-7350043AA ELECTRICAL 6611341AA 10. Appointment of Auditor PANELBEATING L Fraser Secretary PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PANEL & PAINT LTD RoSS White STRUCTURAL REPAIR CENTRE

TAUHARA Courtesy Vehicles TAUPO CRICKET SPORTS CLUB Pick up & Drop off Service OVER 40’s MUSTER AGM 7 Fleet Street Taupo REGISTERED Kaimanawa Pavilion Will be held on MEMBER Saturday 27th August PO Box 667, Taupo 3351 NO.1220 Thursday 18th August 2016 Ph/Fax 07 378 5445 A/Hrs 027 249 5721 5:30PM at The Buff Lodge AU-7331854AA [email protected] Ken Hunter www.rosswhite.co.nz WARNING: For more Rotokawa St Taupo Manager information contact Time 10am GAS SUPPLIES AU-7349800AA WHAKAPAPA RIVER LEVEL Peter on 0272210984 All welcome INCREASE Any enquiries SOAKHOLE / DRAINAGE contact secretary on RECREATIONAL FLOW RELEASE 377-4429 Genesis Energy’s resource consents for REWARD

the Tongariro Power Scheme require 2775126AA recreational flow releases from TAUPO CENTRAL Mike MacGregor Whakapapa Intake. The releases will BLOCK ¾ result in an increase in flow and water Caltex,ll your locall P O box 1360, Taupo, 3351, NZ level in the Whakapapa River on the INCORPORATED Rockgas supplier on Beneficial Owners ¾ Phone 07 377 0409 following dates: 07 378 7828 or visit us at Mobile 021 374 552 A reward of $500 Notice is hereby given ¾ 6441405AB • Saturday 20th August OR Sunday 21st is offered for that the 94 HeuHeu Street, Taupo ¾ Email: [email protected] information leading Annual General August commencing at 9.00am for 8 Taupo’s leading Soakhole Specialists hours if the natural flow is greater than to the recovery of a Meeting TAMA drum kit and of the owners of 16 cubic meters per second. accessories taken Taupo Central Block • rd th SUBSCRIBE Saturday 3 September OR Sunday 4 from a Mt View Incorporation September commencing at 9.00am for Close address in for the year ended AND SAVE 8 hours if the natural flow is greater Whakamaru 31st March 2016 SMYLIE FENCING than 16 cubic meters per second. on 21 November will be held at UP TO 34% 2015. Te Rangiita Marae, Nukuhau, Taupo Ph 021 0239 3471 Assess the conditions for yourself Please contact before entering the River Bruce Currie on Saturday [email protected] 27th August 2016 Private Investigator Brought to you by 1. Recreational releases from Whakapapa in confidence on commencing at Residential Fencing Taupo Intake require a minimum flow of 16 027 844 1349 10.30am Can we Fence it! Yes we can! cumecs in the Whakapapa River. If the 16 cumec natural flow is not met on the PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES Saturday, then it is deferred to the following day. If there is still insufficient flow then the event is cancelled. Notice of herbicide use AU-7288167AA 2. In the event of high uncontrolled inflows and river levels, the Waikato Regional Council advises that herbicide may be used on BEEKEEPING recreational release may not proceed public lands throughout the Waikato region over the next 12 months OPPORTUNITY The Lake Taupo and 3. Please check the Whitewater NZ to control pest plants identified in the Waikato Regional Pest Lake Rotoaira Forest website www.rivers.org.nz for details Management Plan. Trusts invite registered on the release. Updates on the beekeepers who are also land owners in likelihood of the release are posted 24 The work will be carried out in accordance with the Waikato Regional these Trusts’ lands to WHAT ARE YOUR TREES WORTH? hours prior to the event and the final Plan by biosecurity pest plant staff and/or contractors. A spray plan is tender for beekeeping NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL decision is made on the morning of the available on request. opportunities on the ots • Cut and split firewood release. lands. Prospective tenderers rows • Roadside or river side For flow information on rivers around the Herbicides which may be used include: should contact Thomas r belts tree felling Crosse at New Zealand i ing and mulching • 1 tree or 1000 it doesn Tongariro Power Scheme call the Genesis • Metsulfuron-methyl HSNO classes: 6.3B, 6.4A, 9.1A, 9.2A Forest Managers for Energy Flow Phone (07) 386 8113 • Triclopyr HSNO classes: 6.1D, 6.3B, 6.4A, 6.5B, 6.9B, 9.1A, 9.2A, 9.3C further information and Please ensure anyone using the river is to register their interest. • Picloram/triclopyr HSNO classes: 3.1D, 6.1D, 6.3B, 6.4A, 6.5B, 6.9B, The tender will close at aware of these flow changes 9.1A, 9.2A, 9.3C 5pm September 7th • Glyphosate 360 HSNO classes: 6.1D, 6.4A, 9.1B 2016. If you have any questions • Glyphosate 540 HSNO classes: 6.3B, 6.9B, 8.3A, 9.1B Contact details please contact Thomas Crosse You’re the Expert! Craig Brown on • Haloxyfop 100 HSNO classes: 3.1D, 6.4A, 6.9B, 9.1B Phone 07 386-8757 07 384 7241 or visit the Genesis Energy website. • Gallant Ultra HSNO classes: 3.1D, 6.1D, 6.3B, 6.4A, 6.9B, 9.1A, 9.3B list your business HERE www.genesisenergy.co.nz For more information, please call Richard Gribble Just call NEED TO PLACE on 0800 800 401.

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Rain didn’t scare the Taupo Young Professionals, who turned out in jackets, shorts and gumboots. PHOTOS: ROBERT STEVEN / FAIRFAX NZ Social group get digging Members of the Taupo Young Professionals networking group worked with Greening Taupo and the Rotary Club to plant 400 native trees on the banks of the Waikato River on Saturday. The next Greening Taupo community planting day is on September 11 at Darren Clark takes a rest from planting at the Taupo Young Whakaipo Bay. Visit greeningtaupo.org.nz Professionals planting day on Saturday.

Katie Harris digs a hole for a native tree.

Old Farts mountain biking group members like Kit Darren Clark, Hanna Peach and Mathias Corwin Emma Stevens gets ready to plant a native flax. Gainsford joined in with the planting.