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Published Tuesday and Thursday TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2006 AJB Ltd MREINZ Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 35c. BRIEFLY Laura’s dream run continues Rates relief for By Colin Thorsen Laura thanked her parents for mak- Te Pahu energiser Laura Langman ing the trip to Melbourne, “they’re more Kiwis great,” she said. Up to 300,000 New Zealand- completed a remarkable treble in- spiring the Silver Ferns to their fi rst Her mum and dad must have been ers will be eligible for help exceptionally proud of their daughter paying their rates under the Commonwealth Games netball gold in Melbourne on Sunday night. as she belied her tender years by let- Government’s revised rates ting the ball go with all the confi dence Rebates scheme. At only 19 years of age, Laura can now lay claim to being world champi- of a battle-hardened international. Previously rebates were only Laura said it was a privilege and an available to 4000 people. on, Commonwealth Games champion and, of course, she captained the New honour to be part of the Silver Ferns. The income threshold for a “We’re one team, one spirit, which is full rebate has risen to $20,000 Zealand team to World Youth Netball what Dave Currie has installed into (from $7400) and the maximum Championship glory - all in the past rebate to $500 (from $200). 18 months. the entire New Zealand Common- Local Government Minister It was pay back time for the Silver wealth Games team.” Mark Burton says the changes Ferns beating arch-rivals Australia All but two of the 12-strong Silver will take effect on July 1 and be 60-55 in the fi nal after experiencing Ferns squad have graced the net- particularly benefi cial for older narrow losses to the same opponent ball courts at the Trust Waikato Te people and others on lower at the two previous Commonwealth Awamutu Events Centre. fi xed incomes. Games. It was, therefore, poignant that one More details are available at Laura said it was ‘just unbelievable’ of the banners spotted at the Games www.dia.govt.nz/ratesrebates being a Games gold medallist. netball fi nal read: “Go the Kiwis from “It’s fantastic, this feeling will last Te Awamutu.” forever.” Three of the team - Langman, Casey No kidding! She was thrilled that her mum and Williams and Irene Van Dyk - all play Kihikihi author Sharon Holt dad were courtside to witness the for the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic, will be having some fun on team’s gold medal winning achieve- who use the Events Centre as their April Fool’s Day. ment. training base. As her new book for children “Dad’s always telling me to ‘hit hard The Silver Ferns will now have a about writing jokes is being and laugh last’. I’m not quite sure week off to recover before joining their launched here on April 1 there what he means but I’m sure it’s sound various franchises to prepare for the will be a ‘Hunt The Joke’ ses- advice,” she quipped. National Bank Cup. sion at Te Awamutu Library It was certainly a case of ‘he who Five of the franchise teams - Magic, (10am) and a ‘Meet the Author’ laughs last, laughs longest’ - the Force, Flyers, Shakers and Rebels session at Paper Plus (11am) Silver Ferns did plenty of that post - will be in action when Te Awamutu where the fi rst available copies LAURA LANGMAN (left) and Temepara George in match, while the Australian play- hosts the annual Waipa Weekend net- can be purchased. jubilant mood after the Silver Ferns’ gold medal winning ers and supporters were reduced to ball tournament at the Events Centre To win a signed copy of her performance in Melbourne . Herald Photo stunned silence. over Easter Weekend, April 7-9. new book simply write down your favourite joke, include your name, age and phone number, then put in the special- Cyclist stunned by media fallout ly marked box at Paper Plus Te Awamutu before 5pm, Friday. Te Awamutu cyclist Tim Gud- One minute Tim Gudsell was celebrating a coveted Com- to the Courier for many years (See article page 5 for details sell was “absolutely stunned” and who knows Tim Gudsell well about the new joke book.) monwealth Games cycling medal - the next his name was when a media storm erupted over being bandied about the national news media as a ‘bad boy’ - says he is certainly no larrikin. an incident at the Games Village and an example of Kiwi athletes’ “binge drinking culture”. New Yesterday morning (NZ time) For art’s sake last week. Zealand Games’ team boss, Dave Currie has described media Gudsell won a National Cup Arts Waikato is looking for Gudsell (22) was already on reports about the incident as a case of reporters interviewing Race in France. He will contest someone to join their enthusi- his way to France to honour their typewriters. Senior sports journalist Joseph Romanos has the World Championships in Bor- astic team of voluntary trust- other cycling commitments when described it as a pure media ‘beat up’. The Courier spoke to deaux on April 14/15. ees. he found out that the incident Tim Gudsell’s father Stuart about events (some comments were Set up in 2001 to support the involving him and other Kiwi made by Mr Gudsell to Herald on Sunday). development of arts and cul- cyclists Marc Ryan and Liz Wil- ture in the region, Arts Waikato liams was ‘national news’. “It’s been a pretty tough emo- Mr Gudsell totally rejects sug- is a community trust and works The cyclists had been out so- tional time the last couple of gestions that Kiwi cyclists have a across all sectors of the arts cialising and after they caught days,” Stuart Gudsell says. binge-drinking culture. community – music, theatre, a taxi back to the Games Village “The boys are obviously pretty Mr Gudsell says the young visual arts, Maori arts and had been involved in ‘horseplay’ sorry about what’s transpired, cyclists would think very hard the newly emerging creative at a pool. they’re also just blown away by about how they celebrated in industries such as screen and Marc Ryan went to throw Liz the way this thing’s come out. future. media. Williams into the pool, but she “Son of a gun, you just realise “They conduct themselves in If you have a passion for objected loudly as she was con- how lethal these sorts of things a very, very sincere and experi- the arts and a commitment to cerned for her dress shoes - her can be on one’s character. It enced fashion, their work ethic promoting the value of arts and screams attracted the attention should be all over and done and is highly regarded. They’re pretty culture throughout the Waikato of a security guard and after he dusted. It’s bloody sad. impressive young men, they re- community, Arts Waikato wants lodged his report the police be- “Tim told us about the incident ally are.’’ to hear from you – applications came involved. when we farewelled him in Mel- The family will not see Tim for close on Friday April 7. Mr Gudsell says his son is bourne on Tuesday night. He was another six months. For more information, phone ‘absolutely gutted” by the fallout totally honest with us. He just “But every time we talk to him 07 838 1576 or 0508 ARTS from the incident, which he de- told us that when they’d come we tell him we love him. He’s just WAIKATO, or email awinfo@ scribed as “harmless”. He (Tim) home there had been a bit of ... one of nature’s great guys.’’ artswaikato.org.nz had apologised to Liz Williams hilarity, I suppose - there was Cycling journalist Alan Mes- TIM GUDSELL www.tombalks.com on behalf of the two male riders. nothing more than that.” senger - who has provided copy TThishis WeeksWeeks SpecialSpecial Grants OPEN 7 DAYS Honda Aquatrax Phone 871 4009 2 seater ARX1200T2 Whisky Cnr Sloane & Vaile Sts 1 Litre TE AWAMUTU

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THU Cross Circuit what is happening in Pirongia. Church was built in 1900 on the Alexandra locations north and south of the town,” Train Xpress New Zealand Historic Places Trust Armed Constabulary Redoubt in Pirongia, she says. FRI Pump Pump Senior presented Waipa mayor Alan Livingston but was dismantled and reassembled at Although the church is neither regis- Circuit with a Certifi cate of Merit on Saturday Waikeria Prison in 1959. When the church tered nor scheduled by the district council, on behalf of the Pirongia Ratepayers and became surplus to the prison’s needs fi ve it is undoubtedly an important building in SUN Pump Step/Spin Residents Association. years ago it was relocated to a site on Pirongia’s history. VISITORS ARE WELCOME “For more than fi ve years the As- Franklin Street in the centre of town. “In most cases, removal of a historic sociation has worked towards bringing The Association identifi ed a suitable use building is considered detrimental to a Your health and fitness professionals the former St Saviour’s Anglican Church for the church building - the Pirongia His- place’s heritage values, though in this The gym with everything!! back to Pirongia,” says Historic Places toric Visitors Centre (Te Whare Taonga O case the building is actually being brought Trust Lower Northern Area Manager Gail Ngâ Rohe O Arekahanara) - which opened back into the district after its removal 45 107 George Street Henry. on May 22 last year. years ago,” she says. Te Awamutu “This is not as simple as it may sound. “Members worked tirelessly to achieve “This is a prime example of a heritage Phone 871 8384 The process involved identifying and ac- grants to repair the building and interpret building that is being kept alive and use- 087TC014-06 quiring a site, repairing the building, iden- local history within the building, which is ful - and relevant to its community.”

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‘Play For Gina’ fund- She stresses that the decision to declare Her- raising concert organis- fundraising for Gina ceptin safe for use in ers were bitterly disap- Bissett’s Herceptin New Zealand, and hopes pointed wet weather had treatment will continue, the tremendous effort the fi nal say on Sunday. and leftover sponsored from all New Zealand- Although musicians product will be utilised ers will continue until and helpers gave their at future fundraisers. Pharmac agree to fund all despite the rain, the Mrs Bissett says while the treatment. expected audience did the weather made it dis- Whatever the outcome, not eventuate. appointing for bands and the decision will not as- Organiser Cathy Mc- helpers, she is thankful sist Mrs Bissett with her Bride says those who for the awesome effort treatment. came were determined to everyone put in. ‘The Georgina Fund’ is enjoy themselves, so all She says she enjoyed still open at any branch was not lost. the day and hopes others of a Westpac Bank for MELISSA HOLT is transported away for medical treatment More importantly, the did as well. anyone wanting to as- after breaking her collarbone in the 100km women’s show still managed to Mrs Bissett is also over sist Gina pay for her road cycling race. Herald photo. make a small profi t of the moon at the MedSafe $105,000 treatment. Te Awamutu Sports’ Her Te Awamutu Sports’ about $1300 to $1400 Melissa Holt is shattered, clubmate Sarah Ulmer had thanks to gate takings both physically and men- to stop to avoid the carnage, and donations, plus tally, after an unavoidable before rejoining the chasing sponsorships. crash ended her medal as- pack. Mrs McBride says it pirations in the Common- Ulmer said losing their was a terrifi c effort from wealth Games 100km wom- team captain (Holt) was ‘a everyone who played or en’s road cycling race. real bummer and a huge helped with the event. Holt had been in tremen- blow for us’. dous form leading up to Holt was the rider Ulmer (Anticlockwise from top the Games, placing second rated as New Zealand’s best left) TINA, Pulse, Mainly behind world champion chance of a medal. Kids Music, Red Alert Oenone Wood in the Tour of “She was in great form. and the crowd did their Geelong. It’s such a pity.” best to make Sunday’s The accident occurred Courier cycling scribe fundraising concert fun. before the midway stage Alan Messenger said Ul- 087063A/B/C/DD of the race, when Austral- mer had done her job in ian Olivia Gollan clipped the race, providing a lead defending champion Nicole out for team-mate Joanne Cooke’s rear wheel and fell. Kiesanowski at the race- The New Zealander (with end sprint. nowhere to go) crashed Unfortunately, Kiesa- heavily, breaking her col- nowski was not strong larbone. She was taken enough, on the day, to take to hospital but, the good advantage of Ulmer’s good news is, she returned to the work. Games village later. Ulmer fi nished 17th and The Courier tried unsuc- Michelle Hyland 23rd. cessfully to contact the Holt A back injury had forced family to check out her Ulmer to pull out of the well-being. midweek time trial.

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NARLENE MOHEKEY (right) contemplates her hand at the Pirongia Women’s Institute 500 day. 087066AD Pirongia Women’s Institute A dozen players faced off in Fire Force representatives chose a worthy recipient of games of 500 for three hours at Robbie Morriss and Sheryl Ellis funds raised at their recent Mangapiko Hall. explained the role of the fi re- cards day in Pirongia Volunteer They helped raise $197 which fi ghting organisation, including Rural Fire Force. was donated to the Fire Force. training their own cadets. Balloons taking to sky over town on April 7 Te Awamutu is one of four manager external affairs, Neil Mighty River Power is also communities in the greater Williams says they are pleased organising a Balloons on Tour Waikato region that will be to be able to bring Balloons on colouring competition for Pri- treated to their own hot air bal- Tour with Mighty River Power mary and Intermediate school loon display next month, thanks to communities in the Waikato students. to the annual Balloons on Tour region. Closing on Friday, March 31 with Mighty River Power. “Mighty River Power has 2006, the categories for the On Friday, April 7 from 7am been involved in the event for a competition are fi ve to eight an impressive line up of hot number of years now and every years and nine to 12 years. air balloons will ascend at Te year we see a huge turn out of Each winner will receive a RREFRIGERATIONEFRIGERATION Awamutu, Mangakino, Tokoroa people. The event has been a tethered ride in one of the hot and Ngaruawahia. great success and we’re delight- air balloons and a prize pack SSERVICESERVICES LLTDTD The balloons will include one ed to help bring these festivities worth $200. As well as the of four spectacular speciality to the local communities where individual prizes, the winner’s balloons at each location. This we operate,” says Mr Williams. school will receive $250. PHONE 871 6793 year’s specialty balloons include Each town has a local organ- Entry forms for the competi- 166 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, TE AWAMUTU Woodrow the Tree, an Egg-a- ising committee which plans tion are available from schools, Day and a Bear . festivities around the visit of on www.mightyriverpower.co.nz

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073TC019/06 PAGE 6 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Weather wrecks Taupo Ironman By Colin Thorsen to start the shortend course ing heÕd put in, the event didnÕt go ahead - denying him the Te Awamutu was represented by Þ ve competitors in until 12.30pm. opportunity to complete his Þ rst Ironman. this yearÕs weather ravaged New Zealand Half Ironman Conditions were very ÒIt takes a lot of time, effort and energy to train for this in Taupo - Jo Hooker, Kane Titchener, Mike Livingstone, rough on the bike course event.Ó Wayne Strong and Nicky Lindley. - reß ected in the grimacing He averaged 40kph on the bike out to Reporoa and 21kph They were all left disappointed and frustrated after faces on the professional coming back in to Taupo. atrocious weather conditions forced the cancellation of the riders as they headed back ÒI was happy with that. At one stage I was in Þ rst gear, swim leg and both the bike and run distances to be halved into town. going 14kph heading straight into the wind.Ó to 90km and 21km respectively. Hooker had a steady ride, Titchener says it was mentally tough because the com- Livingstone says the course may have been shorter, but averaging 31kph. petitors had been waiting Ôall dayÕ to hear what was going it was as mentally tough as an ironman competing in those ÒIt was a ride that chal- on, then eating and not knowing. conditions. lenged the body and the ÒThere was a collective disappointment that this wasnÕt ÒWe were cycling in 100kph winds. It was like hitting a mind,Ó she says. an Ironman. It was in total contrast to the feeling that I brick wall and bloody scary at times. I saw one guy blown ÒA lot of people pushed had expected after months of training.Ó right across the road and off his bike. themselves too hard on the The Þ rst 8km of the run went ÔgreatÕ for Titchener. He ÒTemperatures dropped to one degree overnight, causing bike and paid for it on the then had to slow down because of stomach ache and the some competitors to suffer hypothermia. Others suffered run, ending up walking.Ó wind. from dehydration. Because it was so cold, people werenÕt She found the last 3km ÒI found a big Australian guy and stuck behind him until drinking enough.Ó along the waterfront ex- the turnaround and the tail wind. Livingstone says there is a big question mark as to tremely tough. She battled ÒI was feeling it at that stage. The wind was so strong I whether heÕll have another crack at the Ironman next to keep upright. could barely run in a straight line. I could feel splashes of year. Hooker Þ nished eighth in water from the lake hitting my legs.Ó ÒItÕs a little like unÞ nished business. her 25-29 age group (15th MIKE LIVINGSTONE At this point his time did not matter, he just wanted to ÒI was injury free, had been training 15-20 hours a week on debut last year for the Þ nish. and wanted to better my time of last year by 1-1½ hours.Ó full distance) - just missing out on qualifying for the world For the record, he Þ nished in Þ ve hours but, for Titchener, He was denied the opportunity by a freak storm. championships in Kona, Hawaii. it was a very hollow feeling crossing the Þ nish line. It was only the third swim cancellation in 27 years of She is unsure whether sheÕll be back next year,. The race day experiences of Livingstone, Hooker and Ironman world-wide and Þ rst occurrence in New Zealand. ÒAt this stage my focus for the 2007 season is to compete Titchener echoed those sentiments of Wayne Strong, who ÒIÕm gutted that, after an entire year of training, spend- in standard and half ironman distances.Ó Þ nished in 5.08 and Nicky Lindley 5.17. LivingstoneÕs time ing endless hours on the bike, in the pool and out running, Kane Titchener couldnÕt believe, that after all the train- was 5.05. we didnÕt even get to race even a half marathon,Ó says Hooker. ÒBut, given the conditions, the race directors made the right decision. ÒThere was just no way that we could have swum in the lake, it was way too dangerous.Ó Hooker has never seen Taupo as windy as it was on race day (March 4) and she has done a fair bit of training at Taupo. ÒI felt extremely sympathetic for the Þ rst timers. They sacriÞ ced heaps during the year to race, yet didnÕt get the opportunity to cross the line and call themselves an ÔIronmanÕ. Hooker says itÕs not only the commitment to training but also the Þ nancial and social commitment that athletes have to make to prepare themselves for the event. Most of the competitors were up at 4.30am on race day making sure they were taking in enough fuel. There was a lot of standing around while the race directors were making the appropriate deci- sions. Due to the staggered start, Hooker did not get

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Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, March 28, 2006 PAGE 9 Leading designer visiting Te Awamutu women have a wonderful opportunity to hear leading fashion designer Annah Stret- ton (pictured right) at a breakfast meeting on April 12 in the newly refurbished Whitby Homestead (Ohaupo Road). The Waikato designer who has developed the ‘Annah S’ range, has become a leading force in New Zealand based fashion. She exports orders to clients throughout Aus- tralia, the UK and Europe and has 28 sites of her own within New Zealand. Ms Stretton works with over 120 staff and has a leadership style categorised as decisive and direct. She embraces her team with great pride and works hard to inspire the women around her to be confi dent, challenged and independent. She thrives on challenges herself and her latest was to take over a struggling magazine, which she plans to turn around. Ms Stretton is now the owner and editor of ‘Her Business’ magazine and she has taken on former Te Awamutu Courier graphic design artist Selina Machell to achieve her goal. Although she has an extremely heavy workload, Ms Stretton has two people that always remain at the centre of her focus - her children Sam (17) and Edward (15). Both are regularly involved in her work activities, but she is also fi ercely defensive of the time she makes for all of their school and personal involvements. Ms Stretton is also heavily involved with community work, both inside and outside the fashion industry. Te Awamutu BPW is proud to have this suc- Her current involvements include trustee of the cessful business woman come to speak in Te Waikato Breast Cancer Trust and the True Colours Awamutu. Charitable Trust, mentoring fl edgling businesses Tickets for the breakfast are available from The and working actively as Fashion Industry NZ Jewellery Boutique (Alexandra Street) and from chairperson, as well as speaking to women’s and Merran at Pastoral Realty (Arawata Street) or business groups throughout the country. phone 871 8308 or 871 4024. Joke book launch on April Fool’s Day From page 5. part of an Australian series ‘Its such as: It’s True - You Eat Poi- Mrs Holt is delighted the True!”. son Everyday, It’s True - the Ro- book will fi nally be appearing The book is now part of a non- mans were the Real Gangsters on shelves around the country fi ction series published by Allen and It’s True - This Book is a next week. & Unwin which currently totals Load of Rubbish. TELECOM TERMS, CONDITIONS AND CHARGES APPLY “This is really my fi rst book 22 titles. As the new joke book also to be sold in bookshops. Other Each book provides informa- gives some of the background books I have written have tion about topics such as adven- to the development of humour STRAWBRIDGES been published specifi cally for turers, dinosaurs, recycling and in our society it seems fi tting schools.” outer space, but is presented in that the book be launched in Te 319 Alexandra St, TE AWAMUTU. 871 7090 • 0800 4738 728 ‘You Can Make Your Own a fun, entertaining way. Awamutu on April Fool’s Day 087TC048/06 10 Maniapoto St, OTOROHANGA (07) 873 8142 Jokes’ is being published as The books have clever titles - no kidding.

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PAGE 20 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, March 28, 2006 LIVESTOCK WORK WANTED WORK WANTED WORK WANTED SITUATIONS SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED VACANT BUSINESS cards, 9 Johnny Nelson WAIKATO FAMILY HOMEBASED and a ½ years in TE AWAMUTU AC PETFOODS WASHBRIGHT CHILDCARE 2005 LTD business with many PLUMBING AND Now Buying satisfied customers. MOSS, ALGAE, LICHEN DRAINAGE Is recruiting carers in Te Awamutu Horses Contact Rae (the TREATMENT business card lady) Colin Downie and Ohaupo now! 0800-834-222 (0274) 744-415. Low pressure, Exterior Plumbing & Drainage If you answer yes to these questions: Cleaning EMPTY heifers ad Maintenance Would you like a career working from your own home CARPENTER avail- Coloursteel roofs high BW cows able, smaller jobs, Te New houses alterations If you would like the potential to earn up to $16 per hour SENIOR STYLIST wanted. Phone Owen Awamutu West. Roof spray, Tiles and Septic tank and effluents Enjoy caring and working with preschool children Watson (07) 873-6222 Phone 871-9737 or Decromastic Blocked drains - Hydro Required for an Then phone us now on (07) 846-3046 expanding local salon. or (021) 874-570. (0274) 742-965. Rotary clean, pavers, Jet and Camera for an interview or visit our website We need someone driveways, footpaths Phone www.homebasedchildcare.co.nz BUSINESS Commercial buildings (0274) 989-022 or who is passionate, CHIMNEY 871-8976 a/h committed & reliable OPPORTUNITIES Clean, parts, repairs, Phone (0274) 763-347 to join a team of 3 be ready for winter. or 871-7389 top stylists in a WAIKATO CAKES LTD ARE YOU modern and creative Phone 871-5351 or TREE & STUMP Part time driving job available for someone OPEN TO A (027) 664-367. environment. OPEN TO A SERVICE with a Heavy Traffic Licence. BUSINESS Excellent remuneration CLARKE’S Limited Call Dennis Clements and incentives for the The person would be required to drive to South OPPORTUNITY? CARPET Now Servicing TOTAL TREE CARE right person (full or Auckland twice weekly with a handful of We have opportunities Te Awamutu part time considered) CLEANING Phone 871-5221 deliveries along the way. Wednesday afternoons available right now to For Exterior Cleaning Contact Kristy on approx 12.30 until 6.00 and Saturday mornings join an internet based For your carpet and Moss, Mould and Algae Te Awamutu Owned (07) 870 1688 if this from 6.00am until approx 11.30am. growth industry that upholstery cleaning Treatments, Houses, Roofs, and Operated sounds like you! is backed by an Phone Keith, Driveways, Cobbles etc also Occasionally hours might vary on international parent Fly and Spider Treatments mobile Public Holiday weeks. company. (027) 280-0790 TAXI For your Free quote Tree Surgeon Enquire only if this job and hours suit. The business involves or 871-4930 Phone Tui 871-7205 photographic digital We aim to please or 0800 GO SOFTWASH Stump Removal DRIVERS Phone (07) 871-4510 ask for Mike imaging and home 0800-467-638 entertainment. Fax (07) 848-1702 Highly qualified We are interested in EXTERIOR house hearing from people [email protected] Quality guaranteed Low entry costs cleaning. Phone Ultra with “P” endorsement TTEEMMPPSS and potential for Clean 871-6662 today! Ph Mike at FRASERS licence for full time & substantial gains. MORTGAGE 0800-888-121 part time positions. ALL ENQUIRIES TO BROKER WWAANNTTEEDD COLIN AT 871 9233 Glen Rawson Brief details to: Plumbing NZMBA FARM Taxi Position, P O Box 446, We are currently looking for people to work on a Craftsman, Plumber Phone Christine EMPLOYEES regular casual basis in the following positions: WORK WANTED and Gasfitter 871-3176 Te Awamutu Roofing Maintenance WANTED (021) 545-302 SUPPORT WORKERS: for people with disabilities. New Temps must have previous experience and be able to AVAILABLE ! Phone (027) 222-7590 RELIEF milker (assis- TTIIMMBBEERR provide a hands-on approach to our clients. Friendly, professional or 870-2987a/h MYOB tant) required for painter and decora- winter milking opera- JJOOIINNEERRYY CAREGIVERS - providing care for the elderly, tor’s. You are guaran- MEATEATER tion. Phone 871-1552. Company seeks an previous experience required. teed a no stress ex- HOMEKILLS LTD experienced tradesman SECRETARIAL /PA: Preferably with legal experience. perience. You will SITUATIONS to join us in our Te receive the benefits of Phone 871-9995 or (029) 871-9995 VACANT Awamutu Factory. LABOURERS: General maintenance and repair duties. a fast and efficient Kitchens/Furniture etc. job, with a quality fin- To register please phone: 870-1300 ish. Phone Dave Rowe WATERBLASTING. Need Help? CATERER Phone 871-6188 or email: [email protected] Phone Ultra Clean (027) 290 8776 or (07) Computer REQUIRED 873-1777. 871-6662 today! Accounting ‘Doctor’ For Pirongia SITUATIONS VACANT

STOCK SALES at 871-3176 Golf Club Requirements are mainly Sunday, NEED A Tuesday and Tournament lunches TRUCK and Twilight meals. TE AWAMUTU WEEKLY SALE For further LICENCE? information phone Thursday March 30 - 11.00am Rosetown Jillian Reakes Location: Te Awamutu Sale Yards, 871-9221 or Charlie Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu DRIVER Coles 871-9880 TRAINING Sale Comprising TRAINING 11.00am Prime & Boners Phone HORSES 10 Fat Cattle (0274) 125-000 871-5569 Full-time / part-time 150 Boners Te Awamutu stable 11.30am Dairies PC PROBLEMS? requires reliable person, riders given preference. 12.00 noon Store Cattle NO fix, no fee, repairs from experienced local Phone 871-4359 A/c Client IT professional. Mo- 30 18mth strs bile upgrades, repairs and installations ser- 10 Potter Bulls vice. No call out fees! 20 2yr str & hfrs Phone Matt (021) 70 ylg beef x strs & hfrs 261-5277 or 870-3038. PART TIME 50 wnr beef x strs & hfrs SALESPERSON RAY LEE SALESP ERSON 12.00 noon Feeder calves We require a part time 10 calves MASTER retail salesperson to join our weekend team. 12.00 noon Sheep FARRIER This position consists 20 Prime lambs Hot or cold shoeing of weekend work only, 30 Store Lambs Drop off and pick up mainly on Saturdays. Further Entries Being Accepted service available for An interest in motor your convenience vehicles is desirable. All enquiries to: Steve Weck 07 870-2961 0274 770 109 (027) 487487---1119995454 For more details phone Steve Chris Ryan 07 871-3313 0272 431 078 or 870870---30353035 on 871-5808 Peter Schnuriger 07 871-3316 0272 431 836 WINDOWS cleaned by Peter Cain 07 871-3580 0274 933 808 the experts. Phone RESTAURANT and Bob Drake 07 871-7515 0274 941 958 Ultra Clean 871-6662. bar work, weekend worker wanted for LIVESTOCK WANTED Saturday, Sunday, 4.00pm till 10.00pm, drivers licence is a BONER COWS WANTED must. Phone 871-4847.

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PAGE 22 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, March 28, 2006 IIGHLYGHLY EECOMMENDEDCOMMENDED BIG MOMMA’S HOUSE 2 M 9 H R SAT 3.30, SUN 1.30 MOOVIESVIES...... SEEEE TTHEMHEM NNOWOW. DATE MOVIE M MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA M SAT 6.10, FINAL SUN 4.10 David Gray on Kiwi tour FINAL TUE 5.40 THE PINK PANTHER PG NORTH COUNTRY R13 Te Awamutu Courier and Tracs give readers TUE 6.10, WED 6.10 & 8.00, THU 8.20, FINAL TUE 5.50 the chance to celebrate David Gray’s three centre FRI 8.25, SAT 3.55 & 8.25, Kiwi tour by winning a copy of his latest CD ‘Life AS IT IS IN HEAVEN M SUN 1.55 & 6.25 in Slow Motion’. FINAL TUE 8.05 LORD OF WAR R16 His Sunday, April 16 Aotea Centre show is a IN SEARCH OF MOZART PG TUE & WED 7.50, THU 7.50, sell out, but a second show is now on sale for the FRI & SAT 7.55, SUN 6.00 Monday. Gray then heads to Christchurch and TUE 5.45, FINAL WED 5.45 & 8.05 Wellington. WOLF CREEK R18 NO 2 PG Tickets are available from Ticketek. TUE & FINAL WED 8.20 TUE 6.00, WED 10.15 & 6.00, Gray is accompanied by his full band and sup- THU 10.30 & 6.00, FRI 6.00, SAT 4.10 ported by Pete Murray. WORLD’S FASTEST INDIAN PG It was over fi ve years ago that New Zealanders WED 10.10 & 5.40, THU 5.45, BASIC INSTINCT 2: fi rst sat up and took notice of the remarkable Mr FRI 10.00 & 5.45, SAT 5.55, SUN 3.55 RISK ADDICTION Gray. THU 5.50 & 8.00, FRI 5.50 & 8.05, The moment was the release of David’s fourth NANNY MCPHEE PG album ‘White Ladder’, and it won him a huge in- SUN 2.05 SAT 5.30 & 7.45, SUN 3.30 & 5.45 ternational following. THE CONSTANT GARDENER M MRS HENDERSON PRESENTS M This was an album that commanded attention, WED 5.50, THU 5.35, FRI 10.10 & 5.35, that ignited sentiment and emotion…that sold THU 10.15, 5.00, 6.45 & 8.30, more than 6 million copies! SAT 5.45, SUN 3.45 FRI 10.25, 5.00, 6.45 & 8.30, The album struck a chord with both the public WALK THE LINE M SAT 3.40, 5.35 & 7.30, SUN 1.40, 3.25 & 5.30 and critics alike, winning David two Ivor Novello and daytime contact number on the back of a TUE & WED 8.10, THU 10.10 & 8.10, 087TC012/06 awards, a Q award, a GQ award, two Brit nomina- standard sized envelope, address it to the ‘David FRI 8.15, SAT 3.15 & 8.10, tions and a Grammy nomination. FAMILY STONE M Gray Competition’ and make sure it reaches our SUN 1.15 & 6.10 Reviews of David’s recent performances over- offi ce by 5pm Friday. ROSETOWN LIONS SPECIAL TUE 8.00 seas indicate that his new material is ideal for the larger venues that demand has necessitated he play: CINEMA SCENE A similarly talented performer is Pete Murray. His debut album ‘Feeler’ struck a chord with the Mrs Henderson Presents New Zealand public, achieving double platinum Mrs Laura Henderson (Judi Dench) may be a sales. In Australia, the album went six times widow but she is by no means going to spend the platinum! rest of her days playing bridge. Pete’s latest release ‘See the Sun’ promises to The Windmill Theatre becomes her game and be just as successful with fi rst single ‘Better Days’ the infamous showman Vivian Van Damm (Bob securing strong radio-play. Hoskins) becomes her partner and fi ercest oppo- These are sure to be some truly magical shows! nent. The Germans are bombing London but the To be in to win simply put your name, address roar of the Windmill is all that can be heard, as Laura convinces Lord Cromer (Christopher Guest) allow her actresses to be the one thing no one could beach to bar ever imagine: nude. ! Brought to its knees by war, what ‘Mrs Henderson FUN RUN Presents’ brings an nation to its feet in applause. Weekend Penetrating, lively and invigorating, ‘Mrs Hend- Heaps of prizes ~ Including spot prizes erson Presents’ is a love note to a famous London OPEN TO EVERYONE AND ANYONE theatre, an homage to Britain’s wartime experi- divisions 1 ences and an evocation of the great musicals that lit • Individual • Teams • Cycling • Walking • Anything 6 up the screen during the thirties and forties. • Primary school duathalon - cycling and running k Add a captivating duel played out by two of (4 to team, 2x8-10yr, 2x11-13yr) Britain’s fi nest actors and you have an uplifting netball m 054TC020-06 • $5 entry fee - $2under 14st & accompanying adults tale likely to live long in the memory of audiences • Saturday April 1 2006 everywhere. Registration times at Marakopa Domain Come and see New Zealand’s walkers 12noon, runners 12.30pm, cyclists 1.00pm Basic Instinct Commonweath Games Gold Enquires to Marcus Patterson 07 876 7447 Paula Woods 07 876 7425 In the sexy and sleek psychological thriller ‘Basic Medal winners in action at the Instinct 2’, best-selling crime novelist Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone) re-located from San Fran- Events Centre. cisco to London, and once again fi nds herself on the Cvtjoftt!boe!Qspgfttjpobm! wrong side of the law. th th th Dr Michael Glass (David Morrissey), a respected London criminal psychiatrist, is brought in by Scot- April 7 , 8 and 9 Xpnfo!Uf!Bxbnvuv land Yard detective Roy Washburn (David Thewlis) to perform a psychiatric Pre National Bank Cup Netball Come and have Breakfast profi le and evaluation Weekly for Tournament in Te Awamutu. with and listen to... of Tramell following the mysterious death of a Women top sports star. Ladies of Te Awamutu ANNAH STRETTON Physically drawn to Tramell and mentally Magic Thursday Waikato Fashion Designer intrigued by her, Glass, March 30th against the advice of his Force at 9.45am Wednesday, April 12th mentor, Dr Milena Gar- dosh (Charlotte Ram- Heather from Flyers 7.00am - 8.15am pling), is quickly sucked Lorraine Lea Rebels Whitby Homestead, Ohaupo Road, into her web of lies and Linen seduction. Te Awamutu The professional Shakers boundaries between Venue: Te Awamutu Glass and Tramell are Bible Chapel Thunderbirds (Adelaide including 3 Tickets $20 087TC051-06 obliterated when she Phone: Sally Shierlaw Austrailan Reps) Available from uncovers his basic in- 870 2074 stincts. A deadly battle Keep these dates free... Merran at Pastoral Realty, Arawata St and of wits ensues, climaxing Come along - we’d love to see you! 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