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Courier 8485084AA ulse usa hrdyTHURSDAY, DECEMBER15,2011 CELEBRATING 100YEARSASYOURCOMMUNITYNEWSPAPER Published Tuesday &Thursday t1no nDcme 21. December on 12noon at 20. December Tuesday, on usual, as times same the are deadlines 21. December Wednesday, next published Courier the to them send community, the with them share to like would and summer over photographs Hotel. Alexandra and Antiques Gallery, Woodturners Gallery, Birdsong Cafe, Tree Persimmon the include evening that Pirongia 7pm. - 3pm from open be will 22) (December Thursday on grounds surrounding and week. next Pirongia at staged being is Market www.otodc.govt.nz venue. licenced or home a to transported be may alcohol Unopened place. public any in consumed, or into, brought be 2012. 9, January until 2011 23, December from effective Aotea and Kawhia for ban liquor a imposed has photographer. the of details contact the and etc) what where, (who, shot the about information needs photos Each Street. Alexandra 336 at office our into prints drop or courier.co.nz teawamutu cathy.asplin@ to: photos resolution 2012. of start the again at same the do to like would and year this of beginning the at photos wonderful some atCourier Last snaps Summer Pirongia at market Twilight ban liquor Kawhia h ore fiewl close will office Courier The advertising Classified final The interesting any take you If in open businesses Other Hall Memorial the in Stalls Christmas Twilight special A check details For not may alcohol Effectively Council District Otorohanga edyu la,high clear, your Send publish to able were We eAauuCourier. Awamutu Te BRIEFLY o 01wl be will 2011 for eAwamutu Te Te Awamutu CIRCULATED FREETOALLHOUSEHOLDSTHROUGHOUTTEAWAMUTU AND SURROUNDINGDISTRICTS.EXTRACOPIES40c. iresy o a given centre has the for site DoC a for approval says Pierre Environmental village. the an in Centre Activity for Society’s o Aroaro plans Restoration Te Pirongia Kahu in taken emnn oe hnst the to thanks home, permanent a a such for potential centre. from its ago, seeing years some building School Pirongia unwanted Street. Crozier — proposed the TAYLOR outside DEAN Pierre BY Street. St Clare Crozier chairwoman in Society Reserve Restoration Rangimarie Kahu o in Aroaro Centre Te Activity Pirongia Environmental of vision generated Computer VISION: PIRONGIA group for breakthrough major a approval Site oit hiwmnCaeSt Clare chairwoman Society been has forward step major A thsbe itn,wiigfor waiting sitting, been has It an secured society The hi agmreRsreon Reserve Rangimarie their eiet n Ratepayers Pirongia Association. and Mt and Residents Lions Playcentre, School, Pirongia the Pirongia of Pirongia support plus and the Society, to work thanks and hard — Tainui and Iwi community, local Council, District the Waipa with con- after sultation granted was approval ao tpfradi h pro- the in forward cess. a is step approval major site gaining done, owners Kewish. property Shirley and Peter of goodwill h i sfrtehistoric the for is aim The the says Pierre St Mrs hl hr ssilmc obe to much still is there While PRVLGRANTED APPROVAL sacac ocet special a create to precinct. chance seen is toilet a it as of facilities, an addition kitchen and the reserve, and complete to the plan landscape approved onto out reserve use. its the enhance for to amenity of pro- an also vide to Res- aspirations but Kahu Society, o toration and Aroaro Te Pirongia work the public. the Visitor and groups educa- tional to the as available be and Centre and such Playcentre buildings, other near historic sit to building school ihapanddc leading deck planned a With support to is role main The PCA PRECINCT SPECIAL Ray Whiteandwewilladvertise Houses, Farms,Property Management List yourproperty orrental with

8485047AA rwteawamutu.co.nz your property on ueBih 817072). (871 Bright June co-ordinator volunteer Society’s or the 9133) (871 Pierre St Mrs contact website, www.mtpirongia.org.nz the check help, to how out ■ it boost the project needs. the confi- will was development give she latest but the — dent done be work to volunteer and fundraising elts fmkn twork. it making of the task into get real then and soon possible, as as presentable shifted looking building and the get to hopes o oeifrain rt find to or information, more For h adteewsalto lot a was there said She group the says Pierre St Mrs TRADE ME Ph: 8717149 TC151211DT01 TM f 2 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011 YOUR LETTERS CourierTe Awamutu Thanks for market support CONTACTS On behalf of the Saturday Charity Wheelchair Wagon, Te Awamutu Fire It has been an excellent return on MANAGER Market we would like to thank all Brigade, Pirongia Fire Force, Pike just $5 a stall. stallholders and the public who Mine, Christchurch Disaster Appeal, Sincere thanks to everyone. Alan Price supported us throughout the year. Westpac rescue helicopter, We will be closing this Saturday, e: [email protected] We have had a very good year and Osteoporosis, Blind Association, Blind December 17 and opening again on have given generously to the following Sports, Rotorua Family Retreat, Hear- January 14. EDITOR charities: Heart Foundation, Waikato ing Association, CanTeen, Kids Can Have a Merry Christmas and a safe Hospice, Stroke Foundation, Arthritis Stand Tall, Muscular Dystrophy, Pros- one. Dean Taylor Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis, Multiple trate Cancer, Surf Lifesaving, Child We want to see you in 2012. e: [email protected] Sclerosis, Parkinson, Alzheimers, Wai- Cancer, Kids at Risk, Plunket, kato Cancer Society, Breast Cancer, Leukemia, Haemophiliac, Riding for PHYLLIS HENDERSON REPORTERS Starship, McDonald Retreat Houses, the Disabled. AND CAROL GRIFFIN Cathy Asplin e: [email protected] ‘Awesome’ school Free recycling Colin Thorsen e: [email protected] I had the pleasure of This group of children attending my grandson’s last will grow into valued mem- assembly at Pekerau School bers of our society having It’s great to see many facility doesn’t recycle. ADVERTISING before he moves on to Inter- gained the skills that will Pirongia residents using the Week in, week out, their mediate School next year. guide them through their free recycling service and, bins are full of glass bottles Dorinda Courtney I would like to congratu- lives. like myself, week in, week mixed with rubbish going to e: [email protected] late all the teachers, princi- Thank you for the wonder- out, putting our recycling the landfill I suspect. pal and children of this awe- ful job you do. out on Friday mornings, but Come on, start recycling. Julie Jackson some school. MEGAN AMOHANGA it appears the Pirongia sport ANDREW GRILLI e: [email protected] Bookings Apology [email protected] Racing Club thief avoids jail CLASSIFIEDS for bad Longserving Waipa Racing special relationship under new and administered wages. Tania Cortesi-Western, Rhonda Bird Club employee Lea Temm avoided legislation and three fraud charges After her resignation her suc- Anna-Marie Holmes driving a jail term when she appeared in relating to reproducing, forging or cessor alerted the club to the [email protected] Te Awamutu Court on Monday for altering a document. discrepancies and an audit On October 19 this sentencing on matters relating to The eight theft charges were uncovered the offending. PRINTERS year I drove in a dan- the theft of over $167,000. representative and spanned a 10 Waipa Racing Club lodged a gerous manner in Te Temm surprised the court year period from December, 1999 complaint with Te Awamutu APN Print Ellerslie Awamutu pursued by when she paid $85,000 reparation until her resignation in December, Police in October 2010. Published Tuesday & Thursday police. at sentencing, money the court 2009 because of ill health. Temm was sentenced to six I wish to apologise was told represented her marriage Temm had worked for the club months home detention in recog- Circulation 12,109 for my behaviour and breakup settlement and the sale of as a part-time cleaner in the 1980s nition of the reparation, early erratic driving. ‘everything’ she had. and 1990s. In 1996 she was guilty plea and her ill health. PHONE: 07 871 5151 FAX: 07 871 3675 I am sincerely Temm had earlier pleaded employed as an office assistant No further reparation was apologetic. guilty to eight charges of either and in 1998 was appointed admin- ordered and interim name sup- 336 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu theft as a servant under the old istration manager. pression was lifted as Temm no Ofﬁ ce Hrs: Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm

8484980AA DAMIAN LAWSON legislation or theft by a person in a Temm had control of finances longer resided in Te Awamutu. TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011 3

Education Feature 19 JAN 2012 BEL Group proves ATTENTION Schools, Daycare Centres, After School Care, Kids Activities, Sports, Dance, Music & more! Call Dorinda to register your interest & promote to be ‘the best’ yourself here! PHONE 871 5151 8490951AA 8485173AA TC151112SP03 BEST RESULT: Andrea Barry (pink dress) is surrounded by supporters and colleagues at the HRINZ awards, including BEL Group business manager Justine Dalton and Lee Astridge from No8HR.

A business with strong roots in a way that supports individ- petition from companies such as to the Te Awamutu and Otoro- uals taking greater responsibil- Fisher and Paykel Finance hanga communities has won a ity for their own development (Northern), Deloitte (Northern), prestigious national award for needs and career goals.’’ Sky City (Northern), Vodafone Christmas its human resource initiative. The initiative, ‘Good, Better, Retail (Northern), Westpac and The BEL Group was recently Best’ is a framework that ident- Rugby NZ 2011 (Central). named winner of the HRINZ 2011 ifies 12 skill sets and four ‘‘The fact that this was not a HR Initiative of the Year at a gala behaviours across all roles in dairy industry award, but a 2011 TRADING HOURS event at The Beehive in Welling- BEL Group. national business award is also ton. It clearly states key perform- very exciting. The award recognises human ance indicators for each skill set ‘‘It reconfirms for me that our DECEMBER Monday 26 BOXING DAY resource initiatives that have a farms are doing the right ‘people’ positive impact on total business things and that what we are Thursday 15 9-5 OPTIONAL CLOSING performance. The fact that doing stacks up against strong Friday 16 9-6 Tuesday 27 CHRISTMAS DAY – The BEL Group is owned by capable corporate business Saturday 17 9-2 OBSERVED Andrea Barry (nee Harker) from ‘this was not a models.’’ Te Kawa and the late Peter Barry dairy industry Winning the 2011 national Sunday 18 10-2 Wednesday 28 9-5 (originally from Otorohanga). award, but a title for Human Resource Initiat- Monday 19 9-5 Thursday 29 9-5 The group consists of seven ive of the Year was a glowing Tuesday 20 9-5 Friday 30 9-5 dairy farm operations in Central national business acknowledgement of the work Hawke’s Bay and is supported by award is also very the group has put into developing Wednesday 21 9-7 LATE NIGHT Saturday 31 NORMAL HOURS Te Awamutu-based HR exciting. and recognising great perform- Thursday 22 9-6 consulting company ‘No8HR’. ance in their people, says No8HR Friday 23 9-6 In describing the BEL group ANDREA’ BARRY Principal Consultant Lee initiative, judges said the ‘Good- Astridge. Saturday 24 9-6 Better-Best’ programme is an ‘‘The success for BEL Group Sunday 25 CHRISTMAS DAY JANUARY initiative that brings together and behaviour across three per- at the awards was due to their CLOSED original thinking and overlays formance standards — ‘Good’ for willingness to tackle tough HR Sunday 1 NEW YEARS DAY – proven HR tools in order to the businesses minimum issues and drive business per- OPTIONAL CLOSING support the delivery of clear, expectations, while ‘Better’ and formance through their people consistent performance mes- ‘Best’ are pitched at the top five using pragmatic on-farm Monday 2 NEW YEARS DAY sages across the BEL Group percent of NZ Dairy Industry approaches. OBSERVED OPTION team. performance. ‘‘They demonstrated real ten- ‘‘It also shows people their Mrs Barry says it was very acity at seeing a change through CLOSING pathway for progression within exciting to be announced as the and this sets them apart.’’ Tuesday 3 NEWS YEARS DAY the BEL Group, helps them national title winner. More about the initiative will PUBLIC HOLIDAY – understand their current capa- ‘‘We received a lovely brass be outlined in Rural Roundup bilities relative to business needs trophy and a generous prize early next year. OPTION CLOSING and articulates the skills and which will provide $4000 worth of Mrs Astridge from No8HR Wednesday 4 NORMAL HOURS behaviours they need to be suc- team and leadership develop- will explain how the Good, Bet- RESUME cessful at different levels within ment. ter, Best initiative has been suc- the dairy farming industry. ‘‘We were thrilled to win the cessfully integrated into the BEL ‘‘Good, Better, Best does this award against such tough com- Group business. 8492471AA 4 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011 TE AWAMUTU WRC approves Cycling Centre h of Excellence funding deed Waikato Regional build the $28.5 million in the funding of the its purpose. The only within the originally GARAGE Council this week cycling centre near cycling centre of excel- impact would be that proposed $28.5 million, approved the funding Cambridge. lence,’’ Cr Friar said. the trust would have to and that the govern- deed setting out He said the council ‘‘The trust is work- pay tax and donations ance and project man- conditions that must would not fund the pro- ing on meeting these to the trust would not agement for the project SALE be met before it will ject if the trust was conditions and expects be tax deductible. are best practice. grant $6 million to the unable to meet key to report progress to The council agreed Further conditions National Cycling conditions, including the council ahead of that should the trust be include: Centre of Excellence. the establishment of a confirmation by June unable to achieve • the necessary SATURDAY 17TH DECEMBER Acting chairman satisfactory trust that it has been able to charitable status, any resource consents to Simon Friar said the structure, confirma- satisfy all the change to its structure build and complete the 229 Bruce Berquist Drive council had agreed to tion of secured funding conditions of the must incorporate its project; 8am - 12noon contribute funds to the to ensure the success- funding deed.’’ original objectives. • a satisfactory busi- centre on 14 Septem- ful completion of the A question mark A second key con- ness plan; ber, subject to several project and sound currently hangs over dition of funding • a construction con- HUGE ARRAY OF GOODS conditions, and was governance and pro- the trust’s eligibility to hinges on the trust tract approved by the now formalising these ject management. register as a charity. being able to prove it independent expert; GRAB A BARGAIN! terms and conditions ‘‘There are several However, the council’s has sufficient funding • signed sale and pur-

8494207AA on which it would pro- conditions written into legal advice is the trust to complete the pro- chase agreement ANIMALS CAN BE VIEWED FROM 10AM - 2PM vide funds to the Home the deed that safeguard can change its struc- ject. It’s possible the between the trust and of Cycling Trust to ratepayers’ interests ture, while retaining centre could be built St Peter’s School for on a staged basis pro- the land on which the viding there is ade- cycling centre is to be quate funding to com- built; plete stages without • confirmation that compromising the the trust comprises overall project out- suitably qualified comes. trustees with the skills In a letter, trust and experience chief executive Geoff required to oversight Balme said little new the construction of the funding had been building and secured since mid- implementation of the September but he was business plan; confident the trust • adequate insurance would raise the neces- cover. sary funds in time to The council agreed start the detailed that subject to the trust design and associated meeting the above costings in April. terms and conditions, Following com- the chief executive was pletion of the detailed authorised to make the design, the council will $6 million grant pay- be seeking confirma- ment in instalments tion from an independ- according to project ent expert that the cost milestones still to be of the project remains confirmed.

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Te Awamutu Police 872 0100 EMERGENCY 111 Te Awamutu Police have dealt with the following matters since last week: Monday, December 5: Theft of tools from a van parked at Ballance Street property reported. Ngaroma Road resident report returning to their farm house and disturbing three male Maori burgling the property. The men ran from the house and decamped in a vehicle which had been reported as stolen from Rotorua. Laptop computer, phone, camera and frozen meat stolen. Tuesday, December 6: Burglaries: Park Road residence while occupant sleeping. PS3, controller and DVD stolen. Williams Street residence. Cash box and cash stolen. Wednesday, December 7: Burglaries: Gleneagles Drive residence. Handbag, cellphone, wallet and cards stolen. Gleneagles Drive residence. Nintendo Wii and wallet stolen from beside sleeping occupant. South Butler Road residence. Jewellery and TV stolen. Heaphy Street residence. Nothing stolen. Theft of a wallet and cards from vehicle parked in Hazelmere Crescent reported. Theft of a 20 litre container of petrol from Wharepuhunga Road property reported. Suspect approached occupant asking about someone who worked nearby. Intentional damage at Reptilez reported. Thursday, December 8: Burglary of Thorncombe Road residence reported. PS3, controllers, games, handbag, cellphone and wallet stolen. Friday, December 9: Man arrested for EBA and driving while disqualified. Car impounded. Theft of three fuel cards from trucks parked at Bond Road property reported. Burglary and theft from a vehicle at Goodfellow Street property reported. Car stereo, DVDs and CDs stolen. Saturday, December 10: Arrests: Man for theft of a car and assault. Man for assaulting a female. Sunday, December 11: Attend assault complaint in alleyway behind The Warehouse. Two groups had been involved in an earlier altercation while out drinking. Claims that an axe was involved in second altercation. 24 hour Victim Support is available by phoning 0800 VICTIM (0800 842846). TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011 5 Te Awamutu actors take top awards Sir Anthony Hopkins School of Dramatic Arts honours pair

BY CATHY ASPLIN ary School and being a main character in the Actors from Te Awa- Te Awamutu Inter- mutu collected two of mediate production of the three major awards ‘Nifty Fifties’ in 2003. presented at the recent Her father Pat lives Sir Anthony Hopkins in Te Awamutu and School of Dramatic was proud to attend Arts awards ceremony. Khalsee’s graduation Khalsee McCluskey ceremony. made an impressive ‘‘I would also like to addition to her CV by acknowledge the assist- collecting the Sir ance of local residents Anthony Hopkins Sue and Brett Cullen Award for best actor who provided Khalsee from the drama school with valuable support at the Southern Insti- when she arrived in tute of Technology Invercargill.’’ (SIT). Next step for TC151112SP05B Khalsee (21) has just Khalsee is completing a INVERCARGILL Reper- graduated with a Bach- SIT Post-graduate Dip- tory Society award win- elor of Applied Media loma in Business ner Kiersten Leslie of Arts (dramatic arts). Enterprise, with the Te Awamutu. She says attending aim of starting her own the School of Dramatic theatre company. for the Ministry of the Arts in Invercargill has ACTING AWARD Environment. been one of the best Kiersten Leslie also But she decided she decisions she ever collected an award would also like to pursue made. from the Sir Anthony an acting career, so ‘‘I am very proud to Hopkins School of enrolled at SIT for the say I attended the Sir FLASHBACK: Khalsee McCluskey (as Gracie) and Dramatic Arts. year long course. Anthony Hopkins TC151112SP05A Nathan Munn (as Ziggy Springer) in the Te She won the Inver- Theatre highlights School of Dramatic FORMER Te Awamutu College student Khalsee Awamutu Intermediate production of The Nifty cargill Repertory have included Fiddler on arts. McCluskey on graduation day in Invercargill. Fifties in 2003. Society Award for the Roof and technical ‘‘Sir Anthony is an graduate with distinc- production, as well as inspiration to all of us tion from the Diploma being ‘Jean’ in the recent and I would love to in Dramatic Arts production of Taking Off follow in his footsteps.’’ I am very proud to say I attended the Sir Anthony Hopkins School of Dramatic arts. course. at Centre Stage Theatre Since she arrived in ‘Sir Anthony is an inspiration to all of us and I would love to follow in his footsteps. After leaving Te in Invercargill. Invercargill to take up Awamutu College The show will be KHALSEE MCCLUSKEY’ her studies Khalsee has Kiersten (29) initially restaged next year as been in a number of completed a Bachelor well for the Southland productions including year was devising and as well as history of films, facilitated busi- actor award won’t of Science and Techno- Festival of the Arts. Teachers, Shakespeare producing her own one theatre and contempor- ness arts workshops come as a surprise to logy at Waikato Uni- Kiersten is hoping to in the Park — Hamlet, woman play Midwinter ary dramatic works. and adjudicated speech many from the Te Awa- versity, before travel- join a film production Merry Regiment of Daydream as part of Some will also have presentations. mutu community. ling extensively and company next year as an Women, Jack and the her research project. spotted her in the She also plays the She says she has completing her Mas- intern and has been look- Beanstalk and The Khalsee says class- Creative Zone tele- flute, is a keen tap and come a longway from ters in the UK at ing for an agent in Auck- Twits. room highlights have vision advertisements ballet dancer and playing the Queen of Oxford. land while at home in Te One of the included media and promoting SIT and she enjoys modelling. Hearts as a five year After returning to Awamutu for the highlights for her this communication work has acted in short Winning the best old at Kihikihi Prim- New Zealand she worked holidays. Merry Christmas to everyone and all the best for a prosperous 2012 – from the family team at your Locally owned & operated Lawnmower & Chainsaw Centre

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BY DEAN TAYLOR

Two Z Petrol Stations were officially opened this week as part of the refit of former Shell sites to reflect Kiwi ownership of the fuel company. Z Te Awamutu (Sloane Street) and Z Rosetown (Alexandra Street) are the newest members of the national Z network. The two businesses are owned by Selwyn and Shirley Cook and were opened by Mr Cook, staff members and invited guests on Tuesday. Among guests were representatives of Te Awamutu community groups which will benefit from donations from each site, the amounts determined by the motoring public. Z is jointly owned by the New Zealand TC151211DT02 Superannuation Fund TC151211DT02 Z ROSETOWN regular Katie Williams of Te and Kiwi company Z SERVICE STATION owner Selwyn Cook (front crouching), staff and guests at the launch of Z Te Awamutu casts her vote for the share of $5000 Infratil. Awamutu on Tuesday afternoon. being donated to local causes. The decision to replace the Shell logo est rebranding exer- haps above all else, the things that matter the first $5000 of Gracelands, Te Awa- thanked the with a new brand that cises in recent New customers wanted Z to locally,’’ he says. takings from each mutu Plunket, Te contractors and reflects the local Zealand history, but contribute to the New At the opening cere- store to worthy causes Awamutu Community tradesmen who ownership of the busi- changing the colours Zealand economy and monies for the two Z nominated by the Z Patrols and Te Awa- completed the two ness was developed and the brand is only a to things that matter stations, Mr Cook said teams. mutu St John. transformations in following customer part. in their local com- he was proud Z was Z Rosetown has Each time a cus- record time and with research into what Based on what cus- munities. part of this commun- nominated Te Awa- tomer makes a pur- minimal disruption. Kiwi consumers want tomers have said they ‘‘So, while the ity. mutu Volunteer Fire chase they will be His final thanks in a locally owned ser- want, he says Z has profits from the Z busi- He said he and his Brigade, Te Awamutu given a token to vote was to the public of Te vice station. made a commitment to ness will be kept in staff were committed Plunket, Te Awamutu for one of the four Awamutu who were Z chief executive, forecourt service and New Zealand and go to earning their place Community Patrols causes and that will the customers that Mike Bennetts says will be offering cafe´ towards meeting the in the neighbourhood, and Waipa Life Educa- determine the percent- have supported the the most immediate quality food and cof- costs of superannu- and as a gesture of how tion Trust. age of the $5000 pool business to date, and and visible change fee. ation, we will also be they meant to con- Z Te Awamutu has that each will receive. who will hopefully will be one of the larg- He added that per- investing directly in tinue, were offering nominated Mr Cook also continue to support Z. TE AWAMUTU Open Homes THIS WEEK... 8485109AA DAY TIME ADDRESS PRICE COMPANY

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Comedian Raybon Kan performs his new Christmas stand-up show Clear and Present Manger at The Pioneer this Saturday night. Fresh from a successful six night run in Wellington and two nights in Picton, the all-new show promises to skewer Santa, cross- examine Xmas and cluster- mulch glass- eyed reindeer into a delicious steamer of rednosed dim-sum. Get on board CCN211111SPLvibe Raybon’s PROMOTIONAL ma- EXCL GST sleigh for a terial for Raybon LT-F400FL1 $11,647 EXCL GST LT-A500XL1 rollercoaster Kan’s Clear and ridetothe Present Manger Manger Zone. show. ‘‘Verily, it will be a night for Living Mangerously,’’ says Kan. He will be making Santa especially welcome this year by taking the trouble to install a chimney, and even lubricate it with freshly harvested reindeer saliva and elf residue. DR200SE TROJAN ‘‘For me, Christmas is an annual TF125 MUDBUG dream come true: the perfect public Two stroke, dual stand, 4 stroke, elec start, dual stand, holiday. It’s all childbirth, and no o-ring chain, great headlight paternity.’’ o-ring chain EXCL GST SAVE $300 The show runs for one night only, $3,208 EXCL GST SAVE $200 $5,087 Saturday, December 17. All tickets are $20 and show time will be at least 60 minutes, depending on how long people laugh for and how much coffee Kan has just before he walks on stage. www.wilksbrooke.co.nz It promises to be halo-larious! And wrong on so many levels. Bookings at The Pioneer, 871 7282 . GRANT WILKS MARK PENNY Mob (027) 4 948 672 (0274) 310 880 ■ For your daily dose of quips, follow [email protected] [email protected] Raybon Kan at www.twitter.com/ raybonkan

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HOT ■ Generous people who drop off spare garden produce to Kainga Aroha Community House to give to families on low incomes. ■ Fonterra tanker drivers considerate of cyclists. Much appreciated! ■ Te Awamutu Community Cadets doing a wonderful job manning the road closures for the Te Awamutu Christmas Parade. ■ Lovely Christmas remembrance 041110NZHAGROW11 service at Alexandra House. FIVE times world champion Mahe´ Drysdale will be tested at Lake Karapiro this weekend. ■ Te Awamutu College gardens and The Christmas five time World Cham- blistering single scull stern opposition in the Regatta at Lake Kara- pion will be 2011 New pace when not racing form of squad team grounds. piro this weekend Zealand champion the double. mates racing in pairs ■ (December 16-18) will Nathan Cohen, who Local rower and and it will be a good Lovely lady who picked up iPhone pitch the cream of New took his second 2010 lightweight pair test of how their sum- which was dropped at the Santa Zealand’s rowers straight world cham- silver medallist mer training has been Parade and handed it in to Police against each other in pionship double sculls Graham Oberlin- going ahead of the Station. some fascinating title this year, with Brown will be in Christmas period. encounters ahead of crew mate Joseph action in the men’s Emma Twigg NOT the New Year and the Sullivan. lightweight premier should have a more build up to the Sullivan is four. comfortable run in the ■ No Christmas lights on roof tops in Olympic Games. arguably New ‘‘This is the boat we women’s premier main street this year. World Champion Zealand’s most suc- are hoping to qualify single scull, though Mahe´ Drysdale faces cessful rower of recent for the Olympics.’’ that event too is brim- one of his biggest tests times having taken a World champions ming with interna- TEXT: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. on domestic water world title in every Rebecca Scown and tional Kiwi talent. Send to 021 241 4568 Insert code TAC before your message since his clashes with one of the previous Juliette Haigh are There will also be Rob Waddell in 2008. five international entered in a packed plenty of interest in a The singles field rowing seasons. TE AWAMUTU rower women’s pair event, as new look women’s EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. includes no fewer than Alongside the ‘big Graham Oberlin-Brown. are the FISA crew of eight being raced, and Send to [email protected] five current and for- three’ will be former the year, the unbeaten in the appearance of a mer world champions. Under 23 world champ champions Storm Uru Hamish Bond and Eric fit-again Simon DROP: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. Heading the pack Robbie Manson and and Peter Taylor — Murray. Watson in the men’s chasing the in-form 2009 lightweight world the latter known for Both crews will face quad scull. Drop into our ofﬁ ce 336 Alexandra Street 8490894AA 12 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011 TE AWAMUTU NOW OPEN

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BY DEAN TAYLOR

The long term working relationship between Rotorua children’s author, storyteller and singer Bea Yates (Aunty Bea) and Te Awamutu artist/ designer Kat Q Merewether has culminated in the release of a fourth collaboration featuring songs. Waiata Mai is an illustrated collection of well known Maori songs, complete with sing-a-long CD. What many people will not realise is all the songs, which are popular in pre-schools and schools, were written by Aunty Bea. A friend suggested they be put into one book because children and parents would enjoy the songs, but also to acknowledge the creator. The songs are illustrated by Mrs Merewether. Other collaborations are One Day A Taniwha, Hoha Te Taniwha and Ihenga. One Day A Taniwha was written in 1974 but not published until 2009. Mrs Merewether was working for Te Wananga O Aotearoa at the time, and had done a number of illustrations for the Te Reo Maori Programme material, when she met Aunty Bea who was searching for the right illustrator. She says it has been a wonderful experience working with Aunty Bea, who is lovely and loves helping children. It was through her relationship with the author, TC151211DT04 and support of Te Awamutu Paper Plus which sells (ABOVE) ILLUSTRATOR Kat Q the books, that Mrs Merewether was able to bring Merewether with the new song book Aunty Bea to Te Awamutu as part of the launch of at Paper Plus Te Awamutu’s launch. Waiata Mai. Children and parents, mainly from Kihikihi Kindergarten, were able to share in the experience that is sharing stories and songs with Aunty Bea. TC151211DT04 The books are published by a non-profit group the (ABOVE RIGHT) AUTHOR, author established and are aimed at helping children storyteller and singer Aunty Bea read and celebrating Te Reo. reads/sings from her book Hoha Te Aunty Bea has been a school teacher for over 50 Taniwha for the children of Kihikihi years and has also written a number of other Kindergarten at Paper Plus. children’s books. Mrs Merewether says doing the illustrations was one of the factors that encouraged her to set up her own business. TC151211DT04 (RIGHT) Parents give poi a go at ■ Copies of the new book will be available at Paper Plus, yesterday’s book launch. or that and other titles can be viewed online as www.designonq.co.nz or www.auntybea.co.nz rwteawamutu.co.nz Ph: 07 871 7149

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Fonterra has announced an the online trading platform The Independent Valuer, Grant reflected the impact of retentions in impact, we have recorded a modest increased payout forecast range for GlobalDairyTrade (GDT). The Samuel, has estimated a Restricted further reducing Fonterra’s overall increase in share valuation. the 2012 Season of $6.90-$7.00 for a GDT-Trade Weighted Index was Market Value range for Fonterra debt levels. ‘‘This compares favourably with fully shared up farmer, up 20 cents now 5.8 per cent above its recent shares with a mid-point of $4.26 per “This is in line with the Board’s share price declines averaging up on the previous forecast. low in early October. share as at 1 June 2012, the start strategy to maintain a strong bal- to 10 per cent or more since May on The revised forecast comprises Mr Spierings said world dairy date of the 2013 Season. The esti- ance sheet during these volatile NZX and world equity markets.” a Fonterra Farmgate Milk Price of trade growth was being led by mate is 2 per cent, or 8 cents per and uncertain times. It also posi- Sir Henry says the valuer $6.50 per kilogram of milksolids powders (combined whole milk and share, higher than the valuation tions the Co-op well going forward, stressed that the restricted market (kgMS), up from $6.30 kgMS, and an skim). This reflects strong demand for the current 2012 Season. as we invest to grow future farmer value was not an estimate of where unchanged Distributable Profit especially in emerging markets, As the mid-point of the Valuer’s returns.” Fonterra shares will trade immedi- forecast range of 40-50 cents per including a number of ASEAN estimated range remains below the Sir Henry noted the valuation ately after Trading Among share. economies, as well as Brazil, current Base Price of $4.52 that had been adversely affected by Farmers commences. Fonterra is required to consider Mexico and China. applies during the transition to a exchange rate movements since the Rather, it reflects the valuer’s its Farmgate Milk Price every While foreign exchange vola- Restricted Market Value, the previous valuation in May 2011. In view on the likely long-run average quarter as a condition of the Dairy tility remains, the impact on the Fonterra Board has determined particular, a higher New Zealand discount to Fair Value. Industry Restructuring Act (DIRA). Fonterra Farmgate Milk Price that the estimate for the Co- dollar against many overseas The valuer also noted that in FARMGATE MILK PRICE becomes less further into the operative share price for the 2013 currencies was eroding expected practice the discount would swing Fonterra Chairman Sir Henry season as the proportion of foreign Season will remain at $4.52 per valuation gains for Fonterra’s busi- depending on dairy industry and van der Heyden said the new exchange hedging increases. share. The final share price for the nesses and investments in Asia and equity market conditions. forecast reflected a modest recov- SHARE VALUATION 2013 Season will be determined in South America. “As well as taking into account ery in global dairy commodity Fonterra also announced the late May 2012 after the Board “If exchange rates had stayed the views of the Valuer, the Board prices over the past two months. Estimated Fair Value Share Price receives a final valuation from the around May 2011 levels, the will seek expert advice on the price Fonterra CEO Theo Spierings for the next season in 2012/13 is Valuer. Restricted Market Value could well that shares are likely to trade at said prices had edged up in three of $4.52 per share, which is the same Sir Henry said the valuation have been close to the $4.52 Base before making a decision on TAF the last four fortnightly auctions on as the current season’s price. increase per share primarily Price. Even after this exchange rate implementation,” says Sir Henry. Fieldays sites snapped up for next year

Site applications for 2012 New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays have surpassed organiser’s expectations once again with a 13% increase on 2011 applications. To date, 88% of all agricultural sites have been sold, well ahead of previous years. RURAL LIVING AREA The Rural Living area, which comprises eight percent of the agribusiness event, has also seen higher demand, putting organisers in good stead to once again sell out well in advance of the June exhibition. Businesses are securing more space at Fieldays to fully showcase their products and services, demonstrating the value and significance of Fieldays in the agriculture sector. Events Manager Vanessa Richmond says that with exhibitors requiring more space, it’s clear businesses involved in agriculture realise the immense benefits of a presence at Fieldays. ‘‘After 43 Fieldays it’s also critical to remain relevant to visitors; we can only achieve this by continually driving the rural sector’s latest technology and topics.” PREMIER FEATURE ‘The Changing Face of Farming’ is the 2012 Premier Feature, focusing on the various land ownership models and the change in farming approaches of New Zealanders. The theme incorporates the trending shift from traditional family owned farms and in turn the effects on the rural landscape. Situated in the heart of Fieldays, the Premier Feature exhibition area will take on a new look with a dedicated seminar area. Other changes at New Zealand National Agri- cultural Fieldays include a larger International Exhibition area within the Mystery Creek Pavilion to provide space for more exhibiting international businesses. KIWI’S BEST The popular Kiwi’s Best marquee will also increase in size, with primary production cele- brated as an important part of agriculture. Companies are still able to apply for the remaining Fieldays sites and are now assigned in order of submission. Bookings for next year’s event can be made by visiting www.fieldays.co.nz/applicationform, by phoning (07) 843 4499 or emailing [email protected]. New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays will be held on June 13-16, 2012 at Mystery Creek Events Centre. Reunion reminder for training college

A re-union of students who attended Ardmore Teachers College in 1954, 1955, 1956 and 1957 will be held at the Kingsgate Hotel, Hamilton on March 23-25 next year. The programme will include a get together on the evening of Friday March 23, a day of activities on Saturday March 24 (including a dinner in the evening) and a farewell gathering on Sunday March 25. Inquiries about registration and accommodation should be directed to reunion Secretary Dawn Smith (via email [email protected]) or to Alan Hall (phone 07 872 8088 or email

8482118AA [email protected]). TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011 15 8490839AA 16 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011 Free delivery - Henry’s conditions apply/minimum order Fourth ace for Robertson Our twelve days of Christmas star on Thursday 15th, every topdrops Ash Robertson holed- Cobber Weinberg, Brian day ‘til Christmas Eve there are in store tastings rom 3pm and in-one for the fourth time Clarke on 42, Rob Cave 41 for the week in the open Christmas and Reg Parkes, Ant loads of daily giveaways! tournament at Stewart Imeson 40. And there’s plenty more instore. Henry Alexander Golf Club. Cilla Mills (Kawhia) The two times club won the women’s div- For a great range, at great prices, visit champion played the per- ision with a staggering 45 your local Henry’s today. fect shot using a six iron stableford points, from on the fourth hole of 141 Gwen Quarrie 42 and metres. Beth Walker 40. Grant’s Whisky Gordon’s Gin Martineau Brandy When he recorded a Newcomer Nathan 1L 1L 1L two on the 18th hole, Kelly will be checking Robertson had a card his handicap this revealing a one, a two, a Thursday after blitzing three, a four, a five and a the twilight field with 33 six. points last week. His extraordinary He was well clear of $ .99 $ .99 $ .99 day was capped by win- Malcolm Campbell and each each 32 32 35 ning the gross prize in TC230910CT01 Kevin Crossley on 23, 1 STANDARD FLY BUYS POINT 1 STANDARD FLY BUYS POINT 1 STANDARD FLY BUYS POINT the senior men’s division ACE GOLFER: Ash Robertson nails fourth hole-in- Dave Heta 22, Keith of The Meat Factory’s one. Hawtin, Joe Tapu 21, Chivas Regal Lindauer Classic Absolut Vodka sponsored tournament Phil Herewini, Gary 12 Year Old Range 1L with his round of 75. ner was Phil Lambert Wayne Wilson (Wai- Grylls 20, Rob Cave, Scotch Whisky 750ml Colin Clarke won the with 44 points, from tomo) took home the Angie Way 19. net section with a hot 61, Wayne Marsters (Wai- ham with a net 61, from With one round to go, 700ml from Graham Buchanan tomo), Rex Mossman, Steve Rushbrooke on 63. the ‘A’ Team are odds-on (Waikare) 65 and Wayne Mark Hume (Waihi) and Noel Oakes cleaned favourites to win the King 66. Keith Hawtin on 39. up the stableford section teams prize, from Tema’s $ .99 $ .99 $ .99 The stableford win- In the junior division, with 43 points, from Team. 44 each 9 each 35 each 2 STANDARD FLY BUYS POINTS 1 STANDARD FLY BUYS POINT

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BY COLIN THORSEN

Te Awamutu dressage queen Christine Weal has completed an extraordinary hat-trick of championship wins at Grand Prix level riding Speilzeit. The 34-year-old followed up her victories at the Waitemata and Bay of Plenty championships, with a win at the Dressage Waikato Fest- ival held at the stunning Waipa Equestrian Park in Kihikihi. Weal only took over riding Speilzeit, owned by Emma Geor of Auck- land, last year. They had just the one outing in 2010, taking out reserve champion at the Horse of the Year Show in Hastings. That showing encouraged Weal to have a MICHELLE CLARKE PHOTO crack at the Olympic TOP TEAM: Christine Weal and Speilzeit on their Grand Prix level. way to a third consecutive Grand Prix win at the The combination Dressage Waikato Festival at Kihikihi. have easily made the step up to the top grade, Airthrey Highlander, as international competi- recording three wins was a close reserve tion goes. from three starts. champion at Kihikihi. The Dressage Wai- Weal says it is Weal is currently kato Festival was a huge unusual for a horse to riding high. show, attracting 191 start winning right from She took out the riders who collectively the outset on debut at double at Bay of Plenty, rode 779 tests over the Grand Prix level. backing up her Grand three days. ‘‘What makes Prix win on Speilzeit by The eventing riders Speilzeit’s three wins riding her second horse, proved that they can extra special is that he’s the Emma Geor owned hold their own — Nicoli only a 12-year-old. Superior Hit to victory at Fife took out reserve ‘‘He’s relatively advanced level. champion in level one on young for what he’s Superior Hit and Kinnordy Rousseau, doing. Horses don’t Weal were reserve cham- Angela Lloyd champion normally get strong pions advanced at Waite- in level two riding enough to succeed at mata. Raunuku R, and Donna Grand Prix level until The fact that Speilzeit Smith reserve champion they’re aged around 16.’’ has exceeded all in level three on Weal says it’s a bit expectations at Grand Winstone SW. like a body builder, they Prix level has Weal Waikato riders were get better with a bit of excited looking ahead to in the limelight all week- age on their side. next year. end. Danielle Vollebregt ‘‘To be beating the ‘‘March will be a huge won the Back on Tract likes of New Zealand month for us. We’ll com- rosette on Woodlands reps Bill Noble and pete at Horse of the Year, Park Whiskey Galore, Charlotte Shaw is no then fly straight to Tracy Smith reserve mean feat. Aussie to do some inter- champion in advanced ‘‘Their horses are national qualification on the flashy APH Salior, vastly more experienced shows, marked by over- and Anya Noble (follow- at this level than my seas judges.’’ ing in dad’s footsteps) mount.’’ Weal says that will placing as reserve in Noble, aboard his give her a true indication level two on Kinnordy ever improving stallion where they are at as far Gera. Gold, Otorohanga win in club cricket

BY COLIN THORSEN ‘‘It got a bit too close for comfort,’’says Gold skipper Brett Derek Everaarts was amongst the Christopher. wickets again in Waikato Valley ‘‘We dropped a hat full of catches cricket on Saturday — claiming 5-42 that very nearly cost us the chance of for Pirongia in their 60 run loss to winning the pre-Christmas competi- Otorohanga. tion.’’ The visitors scored 262 batting The Gold team are now just one first in their Cotter Cup one-dayer at win away from the title. Pirongia Domain . Standing between them and com- Otorohanga’s ever consistent cap- petition success are Hinuera B next tain Leighton Parsons and Ricky Saturday at Albert Park. Palacio took to the Pirongia attack, A solid batting display saw the piling on 120 runs for the first wicket Gold team post a respectable 201, before Palacio was run out for 59. with Mike Aitken contributing 39, Parsons, captain of the Waikato Gary Muraahi 37, Mike Conlon 31 Valley rep side, went on to make 117 and newcomer Karl Warner 20. before being caught and bowled by Warner is a former well- Hamish Crooks. performed Canterbury club cricketer Pirongia’s run chase never really now living locally. He had a couple of got going, although a rock solid 35 games for Kihikihi several years ago from Andrew Parsons and a quick and impressed on debut for the Gold fire 80 from Crooks pushed Otoro- team at the weekend. His cameo hanga right to the end. knock included four boundaries. The pick of Otorohanga’s bowlers Waitete went tantalisingly close to was Palacio with 3-17 off eight overs, their target of 202, finishing on 198/5. including four maidens. They required 13 runs off the last ON A ROLL two overs but were restricted to only Te Awamutu Sports Gold notched two off the penultimate Muraahi over up their fifth win from seven games and eight off Aitken’s final over. in the Bennett Cup competition, Young Danyon Stewart was the pipping Waitete by three runs at most successful hometown bowler Albert Park. with 2-25. 8490307AA 18 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011 Watkinson completes Jorja ends junior comeback in victory career on high

BY COLIN THORSEN BY COLIN THORSEN having your name on one of the club cups is a Craig Watkinson’s Jorja Tarrant’s highly sort after hon- decision to take a break achievements in 2011 our. from golf — he plays off a have underlined her The icing on the five handicap — to focus status as a rising star of cake for Tarrant came on Te Awamutu Squash Waikato squash. at last month’s Squash Club championships The 18-year-old pro- Waikato annual meet- worked a treat. duced a huge perform- ing when she took out Watkinson won the ance to improve her Waikato’s most com- hotly contested men’s B national under-19 petitive player trophy grade, securing the ranking three spots, for the second year run- men’s club champion- from No. 7 in 2010 to No. ning. ship trophy. 4 at this year’s New ‘‘It’s a nice way to It was a major break- Zealand junior cham- finish my junior career. through for the B2 grade pionships in Hender- ‘‘I’m a big girl now, player, who only son. up in senior ranks,’’ she returned to squash three She justified her quipped. years ago after 15 years fourth seeding by beat- ‘‘I can now focus on in the wilderness. ing the fifth seed 3/1 in improving my New Watkinson’s finals the first round. TC151211CT02 Zealand senior opponent was Cliff TC151211CT01 Her run ended in the TWO TIMES Te Awamutu ranking.’’ Nightingale, club cham- BREAKTHROUGH: Te Awamutu’s new men’s squash champion, Craig semifinals, beaten in women’s squash cham- The Te Awamutu B pion for the two past Watkinson. straight games by the pion, Jorja Tarrant. grade ladies’ champion- years. eventual winner Megan ship was won by Jo The top seeded semifinals when then,’’ he says. spring. Craig of Blenheim, ranked 15th junior Rusling, who beat both her mother Watkinson won in four extended to five games He then went off to But that only served in the world and just outside the top Yvonne Collins and the runner-up games. by 22 times past club Massey University, to strengthen his resolve 120 in professional senior rankings. Nicky Timmo. ‘‘I’m rapt, squash is champion Ross Collins, played a little bit of to succeed in this year’s Tarrant finished the year as the The C grade ladies’ cup was won by such a hard sport to stay who remains a formid- squash there, then gave championships. number one ranked junior in the Michelle Strawbridge who beat on top of all season, able opponent. the sport away com- Te Awamutu C grade Waikato and Bay of Plenty after runner-up Ange Annan 3/1. especially for farmers Nightingale collected pletely for a decade and men’s squash champion winning both region’s junior open Shelley Van der Hulst won all of during calving season,’’ the Campbell Hill a half. is Dave Nicholson, who tournaments. her three round robin matches to he says. Memorial Trophy, On his return to the scored an upset win over She kick started her stellar year in claim the D grade championship. ‘‘I’m up at 4.45am and awarded annually to the fray at Te Awamutu the higher ranked run- April, finishing seventh (U19 age Runner-up Racheal Bell managed out of the door at 5am. It men’s top grade runner- three years ago, he had ner up Andrew Russ. group) in the Australian Junior two wins from three matches. makes for a long day up. instant success winning The D grade title Series, played over two tournaments The E grade ladies’ cup was won by when squash is played Watkinson kick the C grade club cham- went to Rod Ward, who in Sydney. Maralyn Ward. Special club awards: mostly in the evenings.’’ started his squash career pionship. beat Cam Fraser 3/1 in Jo Rusling fought hard against A Club Spirit: Jude Nightingale. He had his first at Morrinsville. His progress was the final. grader Tarrant for Te Awamutu Catherine Livingstone club mem- milking off for the season In his final year there, nipped in the bud briefly Craig McDonald took women’s club championship cup, but ber of the year: John Ward. the day of the final — ‘‘I he took out the junior last year after rolling his out the E grade winning the young tyro proved too strong, Novice player cups: Josie Jones, had to make it worth- championship as a B ankle midway through all three matches in his winning three games to zip. Aisha Ross. while,’’ he quipped. grader. the winter interclub round robin. Runner-up The local championships are Most improved overall player: Arguably his toughest ‘‘The grading system season — he didn’t Clive Partington won always hotly contested, the prestige of Dave Seager. match came in the was much different resume playing until two of his matches. WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE WAIPA WORKINGMENS CLUB FRIDAY 16TH DECEMBER MEMBERS’ HAM DRAW GIVE AWAY 48 HALF HAMS WILL BE GIVEN AWAY FROM 7.00pm REGISTRATION FROM 5.30pm DRAWN IN LOTS OF 12 NEW YEARS’ EVE DINNER AND DANCE SMORGASBORD $25 4 MEATS, ROAST & SEASONAL VEGES, SALADS & 4 DESSERTS

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Oparau whiz kids James and Bree Scott have been turning heads virtually since the day they first set wheels in motion on a motocross track. The titles and trophies the siblings have collected over the years are too numerous to mention. Bree can boast being national champion in her age group after winning the six to eight Good GearGear Good Good Service Service years intro trail class at the Mini Motocross PH 07 823 6538 - MOB 027 275 9778 8482149AA Nationals at Ikamatua, in the South Island. She was in a class of her own on her CRF50, recording five wins from five races. She also raced in an open girls’ race, placing seventh overall. Kiwi PiesPies James placed sixth, on his Kawasaki KX65, TC151211SP19 out of 47 riders in the RAPID RACERS: Motocross up-and-comers James and Bree Scott with their hotly contested nine to 11 trophies from the national championships in the South Island. years 65cc class, racing against the top 30 this very different, as and found himself dead Other 2011 motocross qualifiers. they had only been doing last after the first lap. To highlights for Bree were Happy Bluebridge Ferries motocross, and were his credit, he managed to placing second at both sponsored both children used to coming around climb his way back to the Taupo Labour Week- for their trip across the past mum or dad every 11th overall. end Extravaganza and straight — a very gener- one to two minutes. James has been King of the North mini ous sponsor which the The loops were taking riding since he was five. event. young Scotts and their them 25-30 minutes He started motocross James and Bree say Kiwi parents were grateful before coming into the and cross country riding they love riding bikes, for. pits. when he was eight. both motocross and cross Nana also follows the Hunter, riding a He has enjoyed a country. children’s motocross KTM50, and Bree, a memorable 2011 cam- ‘‘Living so far from efforts, and made the trip CRF50, not only won paign, also winning his town on a farm, it is a Christmas to the South Island. their classes, they placed classes in the Waitemata sport we can do when- James, Bree and their third and fourth overall ‘Dead Tadpole’ cross ever we like,’’ says cousin Hunter Scott (6) respectively out of 20 country and the Dirt- James. were also to the fore riders. guide cross country, as ‘‘Also, it is a great to all our wonderful customers from all of us at racing in the recent James rode in the well as placing second at way to meet a lot of new Kiwi Pies - thank you for your support in 2011 Tarawera 50, one of the afternoon on a KX85. His the King of the North people.’’ biggest mini/junior race consisted of four Mini Motocross event. They have a little and we look forward to seeing you again in 2012 cross country events in 20km loops, taking close His sponsors include brother Cooper (4) who is New Zealand. to three hours to com- Kiwirider, Renthall, quickly following in CLOSED FROM 23RD DECEMBER The trio all won their plete. Pirelli, Kawasaki NZ, their footsteps, having classes and placed high The race started with and Forest Trail Events taken up riding a CRF50. RE-OPEN WEDNESDAY 4TH JANUARY overall. a dead engine, hands on (FTE). The Scott siblings are OPEN MON-FRI 5AM-3PM Bree and Hunter were head, shotgun start. Bree started riding a looking forward to doing in the mini’s race in the James lined up with motorbike aged three, this month’s Summer morning, having to com- 70 bikes and managed to began motocross aged Cross motocross event. plete four 10km loops, get the ‘holeshot’. After a six, and had her first Bree is stepping up to RICKIT ROAD, TE AWAMUTU taking close to an hour. great start, tragedy cross country race aged a KX65, and James a PHONE 871 4517 The two riders found struck when he hit a hole seven. KX85 for this event.

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KERRY BENNETT PHOTO LAST start winner Thatz It, in the hands of jockey Rogan Norvall, wins the 1300m event at Tauranga.

BY PHILLIP QUAY on New Year’s Day. Atapi went an eye- There was a real Te It’s nice that he has a strong local catching race when Awamutu flavour ‘ presence in Te Awamutu fourth in the Group 2 about the upset win by Concorde Handicap at RICHARD’ OTTO maiden galloper Thatz Ellerslie on December It at the Tauranga 3 at his last start. meeting last Friday. ‘‘Considering he Tims family which has Otto predicts he Thatz It is trained at has a staying pedigree, been so prolific at pro- will be cherry ripe for Te Awamutu by Rich- it was pleasing to see ducing winners,’’ he the Railway. ard Otto, who shares him win over 1300m,’’ said. Atapi has finished the ownership with Te says Otto. Thatz It, a five-year- second in the past two Awamutu owners Mur- ‘‘He will now head old gelding by Istidaad, runnings of the Rail- ray Tims, Mark to a special conditions was ridden to success way Handicap. Ollerenshaw and maiden at Ellerslie on by Rogan Norvall. In 2010 he beat all Stephen Thompson. New Year’s Day. Meanwhile, Otto is but Gold Trail home in Otto was rapt with ‘‘It’s nice that he setting stable star the Group 1 feature, the win by Thatz It in has a strong local pres- Atapi for a tilt at the while this year he was the 1300m event at odds ence in Te Awamutu Group 1 Railway runner-up behind of 26 to one. and is from the Buster Handicap at Ellerslie Miss Raggedy Ann. 8482209AA 8482145AA HAMILLS FISHING & HUNTING TE AWAMUTU • AMMO • GUNS • FISHING SUPPLIES • BAIT • CLOTHING

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8031019AA most sizes. (022) 601-3656 Sheep - Pigs - Beef PH: (07) 856-7584 • New Homes • Some assortment of or (07) 823-4454 • Farm Buildings • or (027) 608-1749 alloys. evenings. Phone 871-9995 8337256AA Phone 7985803AA G Phone Jan or Paul (027) 496-4656 Flatmates et th at BOBCAT or 870-1234 a/h QUIET person to share car e! KING COUNTRY outa ther HIRE beautiful restored villa, 0800 227 3867 DRILLING erOper power incl. Call for more Or enquire at 181 Bruce Berquist Dr, Te Awamutu wn ator details - phone (029) OTrevor Peters 774-1274. BUILDER FFAL Qualified licensed O Housesitting Trade Services 871 1971 carpenter 29 years experience HOUSE sitter required 027 515 6519 8374209AA 8432292AA H S for January 27 - February FREE QUOTES OLE BRIAN Krippner 5, 2012 and every sixth DECKS R US Phone Lance weekend to look after two building, advanced trade dogs and one cat. Phone Dead or alive qualified, alterations and (027) 663-2552 • Soak • Surface wells 871-3561. DESIGN Local business additions, maintenance, 8419022AA • Lined Soak holes specialising in expol/pink batts, no job Free removal QUOTE too small. Phone (027) Boats & Marine 255-5753 or 870-6462. DRAINAGE • Concrete products Same day service decks - kwila, available 1346 fibreglass boat, no Open 24/7 BUILD pine, tiles. LAWN mowing, Jim’s No job too big motor, good trailer. Mowing, honest, reliable, or too small - • Foundation Drilling Phone 871-7659. Hiace Hilux Landcruiser Corolla friendly service. For all Phone 027 478 3085 your property WE DO IT ALL! OWNER/OPERATOR: Caravans\Motorhomes Townace Liteace 4WD’s Big Trucks maintenance & Trailers 8489582AA requirements call (0800) Phone 870-6244 or FREE PHONE FROM $250 - $10,000 Colin (027) 498-9022 7X5 "lite" trailer, as is. 454-6546. Fully insured, STEVE COLSON Phone 871-7659. same day service. *(Conditions Apply) TELEVIS (0508) DUG HOLES OR ION (0508) 465 373 F IRS & TU CLASSIFIED REPA NING

8236185AA • Television Aerial Installations & Extensions • SERVICES ROSETOWN Painters for ADVERTISING • Satellite Dish Installation • PJ’s CONCRETE all your painting and Email us your ad • Stereo Repairs • Since 7844674AA FOR QUALITY CONCRETE PLACING decorating 1990 requirements. Phone PHONE 871 5151 [email protected] WESTEND ELECTRONICS - 871-5193 Phone for a free quote (027) 482-5586, or a/h Pat (021) 949-386 Joel (021) 234-0434 871-3411.

It’s HolidayHoliday Time!! Time!!

ELITE SERVICES 335 Alexandra Street (2005) LTD Te Awamutu Ph 871 7741

CLOSING: Midday, December 23, 2011 Citizens Advice Bureau CLOSING: Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 1pm OPEN: 9am, January 5, 2012 Te Awamutu will be closed from REOPENING: Thursday, January 19, 2012 3pm Friday, December 23, 2011 till “We wish everyone a happy & safe holiday season.” 9am, January 4, 2012. 108 Te Rahu Road Te Awamutu • p 871 3724 Merry Christmas to all our valued customers.

“We would like to thank all our clients for their continued support & wish you all a safe & happy Christmas. Best wishes for 2012 from the team at Finn & Partners.”

54 Albert Park Dr Closed December 23, 2011 CLOSING Te Awamutu Reopening January 9, 2012 Wednesday 871-6452 Dec 21, 2011 Wishing all our clients REOPENING 486 Alexandra Street Monday Te Awamutu a Merry Christmas and Phone 871 7055 a Happy New Year Jan 9, 2012

24 hr FAULTS 870 2000 Our ofﬁ ce will be closed from CHRISTMAS OFFICE HOURS Our ofﬁ ces close 4pm on Thursday, December 22 12pm, Wednesday, Closed from 12pm December 23, 2011 and will reopen on Monday January 9, 2012 with a skeleton staff between 9am and 3pm. December 21, 2011 until Reopens 8am January 9, 2012 8:30am on January 16, 2012. A full complement of staff will be available from “We wish everyone a happy & Wednesday January 18, 2012. We wish all our clients a very safe holiday season.” happy Xmas. “We wish you all a safe and happy festive season.” 8494193AA 24 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011

ARBORIST ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BUILDER

Let Me Design Your Dream Home Call Geoff at New / Repairs / Alterations - Cowsheds - Farmbuildings - Houses - - Decks - Retaining Walls - Full Design & Building Consent - All types of fencing - TRADES CORNER documentation service. ALL WORK CONSIDERED - FREE QUOTES! Ph 871 8866 Mob 027 366 6157 871-7188 or (021) 244-2334 (Licensed Building Practioner) CLEANING SERVICES CONCRETE SPECIALISTS ELECTRICIAN

HOME & OFFICE CLEANING FREE QUOTES Steve Green (027) 492-0692 • Professional, personalised service • Domestic • Commercial • Rural • Regular and one-offs • Window Cleaning FLOOR SANDING DEMOLITION EFFICIENT - RELIABLE Phone: (0800) 84 64 84 Excellent service doesn’t have to cost a fortune! HAND SAWING RING SAWING Trained, insured and security GRINDING DRILLING Phone Liam Carter screened operators. (021) 027 93832 - 871-8785 www.viphomeservices.co.nz DECORATIVE CUTTING

ENGINEERING EXTERNAL PLASTERER FLOORING SPECIALIST ELITE SERVICES (2005) LTD YOUR RURAL BUILDING, ENGINEERING EXPERTS CELCRETE WAIKATO LTD

GENERAL ENGINEERING CELCRETE PANEL SYSTEM in association INDUSTRIAL & FARM BUILDINGS with RENDERTEK external plaster. COWSHEDS & FEEDPADS Residential Commercial Housing MACHINE SHOP Fences Fires Free Quotes Phillip & Charlotte Craig Meacheam - Director 108 TE RAHU ROAD, TE AWAMUTU PH: 871 2117 RENDERTEK PH. 07 871 3624 MOB. 0274 996 428 FAX. 07 871 5539 plaster systems limited MOB: 021 446 797 HOME KILLS LANDSCAPING SPECIALIST PAINTER DECORATOR MARTYN WAUGH - HOME KILLS PAINTER Now processing GLUTEN FREE sausages! FREE QUOTES - Paving Lawn Laying Prompt and Professional Service Concrete Water Features Retaining Walls Landscape Design Decks Garden Maintenance Call Martyn Waugh Fences Turf Care 07 871 9661 QUALIFIED - EXPERIENCED - QUALITY 021 738 440 MAC’S MEATS James Bannister [email protected] Phone Richard or Donna 871-6611 (021) 279 2201 Mobile: 027 5555 324. A/H: 07 870 4133 PEST CONTROL SERVICES PLASTERER PLUMBER

For all your pest problems, who you going to call... IAN JACKSON ! PLASTERER Gib Stopper Gib Cove Supply & Fit • Approved Handler Quality Workmanship Certiﬁ ed • Work Guaranteed PH 021 229 7748

PLUMBER PROPERTY MAINTENANCE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE The best corner for Plumbing Drainage · picking up Maintenance Septic tanks Try our authentic no-pressure house washing plus fl y and spider treatment Solar Effl uent systems · Residential, commercial and rural buildings business! Water fi ltration Drain unblocking · Also roofs, fences and surrounding surfaces Emergency Callouts For your free quote phone 0800 GO SOFTWASH 07 873 7878 Phone: 870 6244 Gavin Chetwin Tim Whitehead

Master 0800 467 638 | A/Hrs: Tui 871 7205 8483833AA Email: [email protected] Plumbers e: ofﬁ [email protected] w: softwash.co.nz 027 568 4515 0274 874 282 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011 25

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LONG RUN ROOFING SPECIALISTS Gerard Davidson Adam Davidson M. 027 257 5612 M. 0275 408 901 A. PO Box 205, Te Awamutu E. davidsonrooﬁ [email protected]

NEW ROOFS - RE-ROOFS - SPOUTING - CLADDING - FASCIA COVERINGTHECOVERING THE WAIKATO www.anyanglerooﬁ ng.co.nz SECTION SERVICES SECTION SERVICES SECTION SERVICES LAWNS & GARDENS PROPERTY MAINTENACE FREE QUOTES RESIDENTIAL – LIFESTYLE • Rose Pruning • Replanting I Lawn mowing • Garden Resurrection • Garden Maintenance Lawnmowing • Pruning • Section Clearing I Pruning • Garden Grooming • Hedge Trimming • Rubbish Removal • Hedgetrimming I Water Blasting • Regular and one-off Talk to the experts ~ Reasonable Rates I Fencing Phone: (0800) 84 64 84 I Spraying Phone Tess Insured, security screened I Repairs & Mob 027 238 2517 Owner/operator Maintenance

A/hr 872 2853 www.viphomeservices.co.nz Mike Ottaway Ph: 870 3920 Mob: (021) 0223 6850 TILING SERVICES VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC “Happy and safe Enjoy the beauty of tiles done Independent Advanced summer holidays by your professional tiler Vehicle Diagnostics Know the TRUE state of your cars electronic health, AND get a to you all!” thorough UNBIASED printed report over 20 years Engine, Transmission, Airbag, ABS Systems, experience Dashboard Lights “On”, Pre Purchase Check, The best Intermittent Faults, Hidden Faults, Fuel Efﬁciency,Efﬁ ciency, Pre Holiday Check corner for

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Trade Services Gardening & Property & Home Employment Vacancies Landscaping Maintenance COMMERCIAL and PAINTER/ domestic cleaning. Phone DECORATOR Maid Marj, 871-3309. • Exterior/Interior EXTERIOR house • Wallpapering cleaning. Phone Ultra Clean 0800 569-656 today! Dave Rowe 07 873 1777 LOUNGE suites cleaned. 027 290 8776 Phone Ultra Clean 0800 569-656 now!

$$$$$ NEWSPRINT ends for sale at Te PEST CONTROL Awamutu Courier Office, 336

8480298AA Alexandra Street. Phone 871-5151. • Fly $$$$$ • Spider WOOL 0800 520 005 WANTED FOR WEED SPRAYING Radio Controlled Units Phone CURTAIN/SALES Marshall Contracting TREE CARE OPERATION CONSULTANT Glen : 870-1433 GROUNDZONE Tree 8240235AA 8240235AA Care. Pruning, removal, COVER UP Murray Hunt Furnishers in Otorohanga is stump grinding, wood splitting, consultancy. Wool can be dropped off at looking for a highly motivated Curtain/ Qualified, professional Te Awamutu Courier Ofﬁce, Sales Consultant to work full time in their WESTGATE 336 Alexandra Street arborists. Phone Nathan Te Awamutu design and decór shop. This is an exciting Hughes 871-7107. PLUMBING position and involves measuring and For all your quoting in the client’s home, co-ordinating plumbing Financial REQUIREMENTS the job and liaising with suppliers. Mark: (021) 0260-4486 The successful applicant should: Kevin:(027)499-6181 COULD YOU DO WITH A/H: 871-6687 • be able to work autonomously and AN EXTRA $2500? show initiative; 8481647AA Need to pay unexpected bills, consolidate • have an outstanding attitude Computer Services debt, repair the car, or pay for a holiday? towards customer service; We can approve your loan same day using a • hold a full car licence; PC PROBLEMS? freehold car 1997-2011 or home/land as security. • have a ﬂ air for interior design NO fix, no fee, local IT professional available for Security can belong to you, or someone you know • have previous measure and quote on site repairs, upgrades can be your guarantor. We lend from $400 to experience and trouble shooting, PC $100,000; the maximum loan is based on the security and laptop sales, no call provided. Cash paid into your bank account overnight. Written applications and CV, can be sent out fees for help, Phone via post: Matt (027) 515-6996 or *SPECIAL* This month get $2,500 with a reduced 870-3038. interest rate and payments of just $40 per week! Murray Hunt Furnishers Ltd For more details or to apply online, go to C/- Marianne Bolton Hire Services www.AssetFinance.co.nz or call us. 2 Te Tomo Street Advertise with us! TABLE linen for hire. Te Awamutu Phone Sincerity Dry 0800112274 Phone 871-5151 Applications close December 22, 2011 Cleaners on 871-5471. 26 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011

Employment Vacancies Employment Wanted 1141 EXPERIENCED relief milker available, Te Awamutu/Ohaupo area, comes with references. Phone (027) 339-2207. HONEST, reliable, (22) female, BMA graduate looking for childcare/ nanny position over Cleaner wanted summer, rate negotiable, full license, reference for Te Awamutu available, previous experience. Call Caitlin College (027) 345-8094. Phone Mike Bell I can help with house/pet (caretaker) on sitting as well as relief 8493964AA milking, weed spraying, 871 5669 or honest and reliable 021 276 1349 service. Please ring Betty (07) 827-2081. KNAPSACKING spraying gang. Phone (027) 375-7225. UNIVERSITY student available to assist with relief milking from December 15 - February 24, experienced. Phone (021) 355-178. WEEDSPRAYER available. Please phone Crossword 1140 Solutions Page 27 (027) 712-5729. Market Days For all your plumbing and heating requirements talk to the firm that has been serving Te Awamutu since 1949. SINGLETON and HANSEN BARHAM UNITED MARKET WELLDRILLERS LTD Full time position COUNCIL CARPARK PLUMBING LTD This Saturday If you enjoy working outdoors and are looking for Phone Phyllis : 871-4811 129 MARKET STREET, TE AWAMUTU • PH (07) 871 7099 • FAX (07) 871 8435 Employment Wanted or Carol : 871-6198

a career that has a good future, this maybe the 7900804BW opportunity for you to join our Water Welldrilling team 50/50 Sharemilking working throughout the Central North Island. Position Required We are seeking a person of good character and sober • 180 - 440 cows • habits, who has the ability to communicate and work We are a motivated, Have you got something for within a team environment and with training to further friendly couple looking your career opportunities. to progress into a 50/50 sharemilking position. SALE worth under $50? The successful applicant will require: 8493548AA We are highly • A full driver licence as a minimum preferably to competent in pasture, YES! - You can advertise Class 4. production and • Be prepared to stay away as required. stock management. Conditions do apply. • Undertake drug and alcohol testing as required. Our CV, Herd details, it with us for FREE! and budget are • Work ﬂ exible hours. available. • After a qualifying period undertake training to We would welcome the Te Awamutu NZQA standards. opportunity to discuss Phone (07) 871-5151 If you think this is an opportunity that you would a position in further Courier enjoy please call 027 492 5036 or email detail with you. [email protected] for further info. Please phone Craig or Ali Dodunski - 870-6681 FREE UNDER $50 ADVERTISING

Our conditions: - Advertisement must be submitted on original coupon, ads received on photocopies will not be printed. - For Sale items only. - Item value MUST be advertised for “less than $50.” - No more than 10 words per advertisement. - Limit one advertisement per household. - Coupon only valid to residents - no Trade-Commercial advertising. - One item only per coupon.

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Win The Best of Dragon Sensational Swedish pop duo Roxette are set to play Auckland’s Vector Arena on Saturday, Febru- ary 11, and the news just keeps getting better with the announce- DIGITAL SPECIAL PUSS IN BOOTS PG ment that Dragon have been 3D CINEMA EVENT chosen to support them. SAT 3:05 & 4:50, To celebrate we have the CD ARTHUR CHRISTMAS G SUN 1:05 & 2:50, WED 11:10 The Very Best Of Dragon to give away. WED 1:00 “A great, big joy. Even if you’re Dragon are as much a part of A really enjoyable family movie that bah humbug, just delight in the NZ as the Buzzy Bee, No.8 fence crackles with energy and surprisingly supremely clever comedy.” wire and L&P. non-grating comedy. It’s solid Empire. Winner of the Legacy Award at entertainment from top to bottom, ARTHUR CHRISTMAS G this years Vodafone NZ Music SAT 1:50 & 3:50, Awards, they are Kiwi icons and with enough cute, fun, funny and have carved a notch in our musi- adventurous moments to delight SUN 11:50 & 1:50, WED 11:00 cal history with such great hits as all ages. Young Years, Rain, Still In Love PUSS IN BOOTS PG They become ‘chipwrecked’ on a remote island and accidentally With You, Are You Old Enough SAT 1:30, SUN 11:30, WED 1:10 April Sun In Cuba, Celebration discover their new turf is not as and Speak No Evil. deserted as it seems. These, along with a further ten Helen Mirren & Sam (Avatar) ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS 3 G Worthington & Tom Wilkinson tracks all delivered in that inimi- THU & FRI 6:10, SAT 1:40 & 3:40, table Dragon style, comprise our in a gripping, quality SUN 11:40 & 1:40, featured CD this week. espionage drama. It’s the ideal precursor to what THE DEBT R16 MON & TUE 6:10, is shaping to be one mother of a WED 11:20, 1:20 & 6:10 show. SAT 5:50, FINAL SUN 3:50 With Mark Williams now lead own Swedish postage stamp, aisles. This is not just another mission. No singer, look out at the show for a Marie Fredriksson and Per Roxette and Dragon — a bucket TWILIGHT SAGA: help, no contact, off the grid. You rocked up version of his big hit Gessle’s pop duo Roxette earned a list show if ever there was one — BREAKING DAWN M have never seen an assignment Show No Mercy and perhaps Age place in history as one of the most be there! grittier and more intense than this. Of Reason which was co-written successful bands to come out of Tickets from Ticketmaster ENDS SOON. THU & FRI 7:55 by Dragon’s Todd Hunter and was Sweden. SAT 8:00, SUN 6:00, MISSION-IMPOSSIBLE a No.1 hit single for John Instantly recognisable hits ■ To be in to win simply put your MON, TUE & WED 7:55 GHOST PROTOCOL M Farnham. such as The Look, Listen To Your name, address and daytime phone THU 5:40 & 8:05, Formed in the late’80’s and Heart, It Must Have Been Love, number on the back of a standard FRI 10:00, 5:40 & 8:05, with 33 chart busting singles, Fading Like A Flower (Every Time sized envelope, address it to the Sit. Stay. Smile. This superb record sales exceeding 75 million, You Leave), Dangerous, Crash Dragon CD Competition and make all-ages picture, based on a SAT 3:15, 5:40 & 8:10, more Number 1 and Top 10 hits in Boom Bang and Joyride will have sure it reaches our office by 5pm, heart-warming true story, gets SUN 1:15, 3:40 & 6:10, the US than ABBA and their very you amped and rocking in the Tuesday. everything right. MON, TUE & WED 5:40 & 8:05 RED DOG PG This competition is provided by ‘Fill The House Tickets Project’, proudly supporting families “Gold stars all round.” Empire. of children with cancer. THU 5:50 & 7:45, “A sad, true story that needed FRI 10:20, 5:50 & 7:45, to be told and is so beautifully SAT 1:20, 3:45, 6:35 & 8:20, performed. This amazing film SUN 11:20, 1:45, 4:35 & 6:20, needs to be seen.” Allan. It is Young CMC guest artists MON & TUE 5:50 & 7:45, an overwhelming and inspiring WED 11:30, 1:30, 5:50 & 7:45 Award Winner. Te Awamutu Country Music FIRST GRADER M Club is proud to welcome Dyani New Year’s Eve celebrates THU 5:55 & 8:00, Morgan and Haley Cole as their FRI 10:10, 5:55 & 8:00, special guest artists on Sunday love, hope, forgiveness, second (December 18). chances and fresh starts, in the SAT 1:35, 5:35 & 7:40, Dyani has been singing at intertwining stories told amidst SUN 11:35, 3:35 & 5:40, country music clubs since she was the pulse and promise of New MON & TUE 5:55 & 8:00, six years old. York City on the most dazzling WED 11:40, 5:55 & 8:00 She particularly enjoys modern country, listening to Taylor Swift night of the year. and Gretchen Wilson, but likes Fabulous cast. ADVENTURES OF TIN TIN PG music in general. NEW YEAR’S EVE HAPPY FEET 2 Music is certainly a part of her THU & FRI 6:00 & 8:15, WE BOUGHT A ZOO PG life. Her mother and Aunty play in SAT 5:30 & 7:50, SUN 3:30 & 5:50, TOWER HEIST M the club band and she enjoys being MON, TUE & WED 6:00 & 8:15 ALL START HERE BOXING DAY a part of the country music club, helping out with chord charts. SPECIAL MORNING SESSIONS FRIDAY, SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY Dyani plays the guitar and drums, she also enjoys dance and With encouragement and sup- The TACMC band and backing • OUR MOVIE VOUCHERS ARE THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT • drama. port from TACMC, Haley has singers will be accompanying Music is also a big part of grown in confidence. members and visitors from other Haley’s life - she has just turned 10 Her favourite artists are clubs as well this weekend. and appreciates all music genres. Hayley Westenra, Taylor Swift, Members of the public are She enjoys writing her own Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, welcome to attend the afternoon of songs, but if she isn’t singing, you Adele, Brooke Fraser and Glee. entertainment which begins at will find her dancing. A highlight for Haley during a 1pm in the Te Awamutu RSA. She currently learns highland recent visit to London, was seeing For further information con- and tap dancing. Glee live at the ‘O2’. tact Celia Baker (ph 871 6045). 8482898AA 8485035AA

Friday Night Friday Night BUDOKHAN BAND UNLEASHED Saturday Night DONE DEALDEAL Comedy Night: RAYBON KAN Closed from 4pm Saturday Dec. 17th - Tickets $20 Bookings Essential Thursday 15th Dec FREE GLASS OF WINE/HANDLE OF BEER on the night of the show to pre-sold tickets! Phone 871 4768 PHONE (07) 8717282 for more details 28 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011

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