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i there and welcome to June! I don’t know about you but very first Scene hit the street (May 25, 2005) and goodness, when HI have to wonder where the last six months have gone. It I look back, what an amazing journey it’s been. Milly, Michelle seems like yesterday was the beginning of a new year and here and I thank each and every one of you that continue to offer we are already half way through it - it just doesn’t seem right! your support, your encouragement and your belief in what we So anyway, with today being the official farmer’s change over produce each Tuesday and it’s incredibly appreciated. We love day and new families arriving to the district, I’m sure there will be what we do and we hope our little five minute silence has more than a few rural dwellers pretty thankful to have finally got become an anticipated part of your week too. the last load done, the beds made and some resemblance o f For me personally, it’s hard to believe my boys were dinner on. Moving has to be one of the most stressful only 14, 13 and 6 when I first started out – and now, times there is and for those of you with with all three grown up and left home, I actually children, I have no doubt you would can’t believe how fast the years have flown be pretty pleased to have it over by. People used to say – especially at the and done with. Let’s hope it doesn’t hairiest moments of the kids teenage take too long before you can find the years, that time flies by in an instant school bags, the lunchboxes and the and, although it certainly didn’t seem most necessary belongings amongst that way at the time, I can sure relate the carnage of boxes! now! When the wise ones say “if you BREAST SCREENING With that said, if you are new to our can laugh later, why not laugh now” it’s community, welcome. You’ve picked an actually true – the worst of times often “FREE” MAMMOGRAM BUS awesome place to call home and although I end as the best of times if that makes any IS HERE NOW UNTIL won’t fill your head with all the ins and outs sense, and now - although older and I hope, FRIDAY JULY 16 of it right now, you can be guaranteed there’ll a little wiser, I wouldn’t change a thing. Scene If your aged 45 to 69 and not used be all kinds of neat stuff you can get involved in is without a doubt, the best thing I have ever this service before - call 0800 270 200 for those days you actually manage to get off the chosen to do, and to do it each day alongside two of to get enrolled. farm. Our June 15 issue of Scene will be focused the coolest women there are for people like you, makes Or call us and we can help you on all the local happenings we have to offer and every day a good one - so happy birthday us! before long I’m sure you will start to feel right at Something else that happens only once each year was home so for now, put your feet up for five, relax celebrated this weekend – the Matamata College Senior and breathe! Everyone is pretty helpful so if you Ball, and what a gorgeous affair! The senior students need a point in the right direction, the team at looked absolutely stunning and my goodness, many were i-Site or Citizen’s Advice Bureau would be an unrecognisable all dressed up in their finery. There was ideal starting point - or just ask one of the locals. certainly no shortage of very proud mums, dads, families Too, for those of you who have left the district and friends congregated outside watching the arrivals - it heading for your next challenge, good luck, safe was pretty spesh, and such a pleasure to attend. travels and I hope wherever you have landed Well, here I was thinking I would keep it brief but no, offers the same wonderful, inclusive community once again I have rambled on taking way more than my two spirit you would have become accustomed cents worth, so without lurching into yet to while here. ABOVE: Woohoo, not one to brag but I’m another paragraph, I’ll sign off and let you On a completely different note, a bit of sooo gonna! The Okauia Women’s Institute get cracking. Have a fab week, be good, be a milestone celebrated with us this past will be proud – check it out… flowers…. kind and be careful and until next issue I’ll week, was the 16th anniversary since the Beautiful, beautiful flowers! see you round like a roundabout.
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4 SCENE 1 June, 2021 Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz Kiwanis supporting their community BEDROOM ith generous support from Sport Waikato, Mark Wilcox which contributed to signage and landscaping, but didn’t stretch COMFORT WBuilders and J Swap Contractors, the scooter track on to the installation of a drinking fountain. the grounds adjacent to Matamata Primary School was created “We were very fortunate to have Matamata Kiwanis support sleep easy in February of this year. It has been extremely well received by our school and community by sponsoring the water fountain” community families, and frequently used in and out of school says Peter. “Without their kind support this would have been hours. “So many of our students – boys and girls, love riding some time coming so their generosity is incredibly appreciated.” their scooters, skateboards – even rollerblades and skates” says Keen to support local initiatives of benefit to the community, Matamata Primary deputy Principal, Peter Mair, “so, utilising Kiwanis treasurer Garry King, says the service group was very vacant space and incorporating the shade of our beautiful trees, pleased to help. “It’s obvious the scooter track is well utilised by we were delighted to see construction of the purpose-built track local children and their families” he said, “and with the spacious completed. It’s an excellent resource to help keep kids active, environment perfect for this type of development, it’s a great challenged and happy.” place to ensure our kids remain active and happy in a safe and With ideas of further improvement to the facility, Matamata welcoming space - and now, they can do that fully hydrated!” Primary recently organised the Brag ‘n’ Rights fundraising event Caron Stewart. SPECIALS ON BEDROOM UNITS AVAILABLE NOW!
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1 28 Hinuera substation offline once more on Sunday 13 June. This outage will see the 1. If you are reliant on electricity for medical completion of our project at Karapiro. support equipment, please contact your medical provider for advice. Tirau Transpower would like to advise residents and businesses in Matamata, Tirau, Lake Karapiro 2. Turn off all electronic appliances at the wall Putaruru and surrounding areas (as highlighted on the adjacent map) that they may (microwaves, TVs, DVDs, computers etc). be without power during the work. There is never an ideal time for you to be without 3. Lift and store enough drinking water from Putaruru electricity and we apologise for this outage. If you are affected by this outage you personal water wells before the power goes off. Arapuni will be notified by your retailer. 4. If you are on shift work, fill up your petrol tank the night before –remember pumps and For Matamata and Tirau Central Business Districts there will be abrief 30 minute eftpos won’twork. outage between 7:30am and 8:30am and again between 3:30pm and 4:30pm in 5. While the power is off, treat all power lines Lake Arapuni the afternoon, but other than that you will be unaffected by this outage. and electrical wiring as being live at all times as it could be restored earlier than planned. 1 TPSM2551621
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SCENE 1 June, 2021 5 Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz Matamata Rotary celebrate a fine day’s bidding
great day with an awesome atmosphere is how items, and those who contributed with on-behalf-of up and share a laugh or a yarn with people they hadn’t A Carrfields auctioneer John Price described the commissions, Eric Muckle representing Matamata Rotary seen for a while. It was also a tremendous effort by our recent Matamata Rotary used farm machinery sale held agreed. “It’s been a long time since this type of machinery Rotarians who helped ensure everything went according at Matamata Saleyards. “The weather played it’s part, sale was held” he says, “particularly with on-line buying to plan.” Although final proceeds haven’t yet been systems worked very smoothly and we had a really great and selling avenues so accessible these days. Many of the confirmed, Matamata Rotary says initial numbers are turn-out” he says. “It was a really successful event.” bidders and interested parties commented on the social looking promising and will no doubt be well spent within With huge appreciation to everyone who donated side of the event having had the opportunity to catch the community on upcoming projects. Caron Stewart.
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otary Matamata acknowledge the Rwonderful support from our local community for our recent machinery sale. To those who donated items and those who came to purchase, our grateful thanks. Your generosity resulted in a pleasing financial profit for Rotary which in turn will benefit needy causes. Special thanks to Auctioneer John Price and Carrfields ABOVE: Carrfields auctioneer, John Price, did a superb job staff for their excellent contribution to the ABOVE: Pictured from left manning the BBQ and making sure of ensuring all machinery and sundries were sold at fair and success of the sale. everyone was well fed and watered are Barry McKee, Dave Johnson, NOW GET LOYALTY POINTS ON reasonable prices! Rotary Matamata Wade Linnell, Merv King and Richard Metcalfe. FOOD AS WELL AS DRINKS! WHAT’S HAPPENING Having problems resolving an @Matamata Club Inc. issue with your Telco company? Phone and internet services for personal use are covered by • Make sure your new provider’s network covers your area. tradies late lunch the Consumer Guarantees Act, you have the same rights as • Ensure that the provider is able to offer you the services with any other services. you want. • If you wish to use your mobile phone overseas (i.e. Fridays from 1.30pm till 5pm If you have any problems, try talking to the company “roaming”), check that you’ll be able to do this with the involved to try and sort it out. If talking to your provider does new provider – and any costs involved. Knock o a bit early on a Friday and not resolve the issue then you make a formal complaint. Do • If you want to sign up to a par�cular mobile phone so in wri�ng, this enables you to keep a record of your network and don’t want to buy one of their mobile phones, join us for our Tradies Late Lunch. efforts to have the issue resolved. If the complaint isn’t check whether your phone will be compa�ble with that resolved sa�sfactorily within six weeks of your le�er of network Great for end of week meetings or as a complaint, you can escalate the ma�er to the • Make sure you understand the new provider’s contract – team building exercise. Awesome food Telecommunica�on Dispute Resolu�on scheme (TDR). TDR is it fixed term? Are they en�tled to change the terms and and relaxed atmosphere. is an independent dispute resolu�on scheme that condi�ons at their discre�on? Watch out for poten�ally terms and conditions apply inves�gates complaints against their members (check out unfair contract terms. whether your provider is a member) visit “The • Ask the new providers about any costs involved in star�ng Telecommunica�ons Dispute Resolu�on Website”. a new contract with them e.g. connec�on fees. If you are switching from one provider to another you There is no cost to use this service. They can help if your should: KARAOKE NIGHT complaint is about a telecommunica�ons service or product • Ask your provider about any costs involved in ending your Friday 4th June | 7.30pm (including pre-pay mobile phones), or about charges for current contract, is there any equipment to return? products and services (but not pricing). To make a complaint • Is your current contract a fixed term contract, you’ll Come sing along in The Wkies Bar to TDR you need to be the account holder or someone possibly have to pay a cancella�on fee if you terminate this authorised to act on their behalf. There is an online form contract early. that you can complete. You can also contact the TDR or get If you are changing to a different mobile phone network informa�on about the process (phone 0508 98 98 980 ). You but want to con�nue using your current mobile phone, need to make your complaint to TDR within 12 months of check whether it is “locked” to your current mobile Purchase any food from our menu and you will get discovering the problem. network (set up to work on that network). If so, you’ll need loyalty points loaded on to your membership card to purchase a SIM card from your new mobile provider, ask Some things to consider before you sign up to a new your current provider to unlock the phone for you (you may terms and conditions apply provider: have to pay a fee for this). Terms & conditions apply to all special o ers & promotion. See in Club for full details. Matamata Club Inc. We’re here to help: 41a Hetana Street, Matamata Rawhiti Ave, Matamata | 07 888 7060 | OPEN 7 DAYS (Railside By the Green) www.matamataclub.co.nz Ph: 07 888 8176 [email protected] Members, A liates, Guests and Prospective Members Welcome. CAB Chair, Chris Chambers
6 SCENE 1 June, 2021 Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz Domestic abuse – it’s not a problem, it’s a pandemic SALES & sk almost anyone “Who is Grace Millane” and most will he laughs! “Helen is always with me and I couldn’t do what I do SERVICE Arecall the British tourist who disappeared in Auckland on without her presence. If I can stop just one person experiencing the evening of her 22nd birthday before her body was found the the pain that domestic violence has caused us and our family, YOU CAN TRUST next day in the Waitakere Ranges. Then ask, “Who is Xi Wang” then I’ll take that as a win.” and it it’s likely the answer will be something like, remind me Sharing some alarming statistics, David says that domestic what happened to her? abuse is not a problem, it’s a pandemic - and it needs to stop. While both circumstances were horrific and beyond the In April alone there were two deaths, 10,800 police callouts, comprehension of most, David White is saddened that Xi, a 4,875 reports of concern to Orangi Tamariki and 91 traumatised young woman whose life was taken by her ex-husband while children that went into the care of a grandparent. “Domestic holding her baby son, went comparatively unnoticed. He and his abuse has no boundaries” he says. “It’s not geographic, it’s not AUTHORISED wife Pam know all too well the devastation of family violence socio-economic, it’s not racial. Women suffer, men suffer, children SERVICE DEALER having lost their daughter Helen at the hands of her husband suffer.” in 2009. Following Helen’s death, David has become a staunch David wants to see these statistics change and is doing all he campaigner, fighting to end domestic abuse. He travels around can to bring it about. In 2019 he was on the New Zealand to spread a message that is not about him - it’s not road for 14 weeks visiting 71 electorates in As your local authorised sales about any one of us - but rather, every one of us. 71 days and giving over 120 presentations. and service dealer on Recently having returned home after one of his numerous tours, “Everything I do is about prevention” David popped in to the office to share a couple of his ‘small wins’ he says. “If you have suffered, or are ALL LEADING BRANDS where communities like ours were starting to turn the tide on currently still a victim of family violence, of Heat Pumps, you can be domestic abuse. “The biggest killer in this country” David says, my thoughts are with you. I hope you can assured that our factory “is our silence. We all need to speak up – we all know the slogan either find the courage to take the ‘It’s ok to ask for help’, but I like to reiterate ‘It’s ok to BE the first step to move away from trained technicians will help’. We all need to reach out and care enough to ask if someone the violence, or that very provide you with the best is ok – we can’t constantly expect that a victim has the courage soon someone will ask home heating solutions to to stand up and walk out. It just isn’t that simple. What if that you if you would like person was you?” help.” We all need meet your needs. Having asked many people that question, David continues to to do our part. do what he can – he helps, and will continue to help. Ask him Caron Stewart. why and he’ll tell you. “Because I’d get a flick in the ear if I didn’t” Do you need help? If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 111. Other places to seek help: 17 Tui Street, Matamata | 07 888 7345 • Women’s Refuge: For women and children. 0800 733 843 [email protected] • Shine (Domestic abuse helpline): Free call 0508 744 633 www.centigrade.co.nz • Oranga Tamariki: 0508 326 459 0800 CENTIGRADE (0800 236 844) • It’s Not OK: 0800 456 450 • Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text free 234
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SCENE 1 June, 2021 7 Scene sport... www.sceneonline.co.nz An experience to remember! he Comag Matamata College 1st XV development McCaw’s home ground. While at Mt Cook, the squad did a We were very proud of the feedback our teachers and Tteam departed for a tour of the South Island in mid- bike ride to the Tasman glacier - and a run into the glacier carers got from the families we were billeted to. April after a busy few months fundraising. The squad flew lake, before making our way to Tekapo for the night. The final game of the tour was against the Lincoln into Dunedin and on the second day played Otago Boys A mountain bike around Lake Pukaki started the Combined 1st XV which was made up of players from High School 2nd XV at Otago Boys which was special, due morning before heading up to the hydroelectric canals five schools. We won 27-7. The next day we visited the to the vocal crowd and historic buildings at their school. and Salmon farms. It was then back into the vans to Antarctic Centre in Christchurch before boarding our The Matamata boys played well and came away with a make our way to Mesopotamia Station which is an iconic flight and heading home. 22-7 win in front of a few hundred rowdy Otago Boy’s high country South Island station. Here we did team Overall, the tour was very successful. The whole team students. That evening the squad were joined by Super building and the boys embraced the benefits of having no grew together, and grew as people, and it was a special Rugby Blues players Karl Tu’inukuafe and Luteru Tolai cellphone reception! experience to be a part of. The two schools that the for an awesome Q and A session about their careers. The following day we headed up the Rangitata Gorge for squad attend (Matamata College and Te Whare Kura O The next day was sight-seeing around Dunedin, having some white water rafting and kayaking which was a thrill Te Rau Aroha) were well represented, and the boys did a race up the world’s steepest street (Baldwin Street) and for the team. Our brave manager, Mr Deo, volunteered themselves proud. a tour of Forsyth Barr stadium. In the evening, the squad to take photos from the land! After rafting we headed Thank you to everyone who helped with organising the watched the Highlanders play the Blues there, which was to Lincoln where we met our opposition for our second tour, bought firewood or raffle tickets, contributed to our a great experience. game, and who we were getting billeted with for the next quiz night or helped with our fundraising in any way. A Once we left Dunedin, we made our way to Mt Cook two nights. For some of the boys this was the highlight of huge thank you to all the parents and teachers who made stopping in at Kurow rugby club which was Richie the trip. the tour happen. Darcy Keenan.
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8 SCENE 1 June, 2021 Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz Starfish supporting enterprise BEFORE THE upported by Starfish Social Services*, Rethinking Enterprise is a COLD SNAP SMinistry of Youth Development funded initiative that encourages all youth, district wide, between the ages of 12 and 24 to get their business HITS... head on and potentially make themselves some money! “Our young people have some incredible business ideas” says Social Worker, Justine Marshall, “and it’s great to be able to provide an environment where they can be mentored and encouraged whether that’s putting a business plan together, or right through to manufacturing a product or service for sale.” Working alongside Matamata College, Justine is supporting year 11 business studies students each week with the idea of encouraging them to create a business opportunity designing, budgeting, creating, marketing and selling their products. “We are excited to be supporting students to investigate and implement their ideas” says Justine, “but it goes further than that with education about things such as ensuring a cash float has been organised and putting an emphasis on advertising. We work alongside teacher, Martin Redwood, to ensure the students are ready when their market day comes along so they can make some money for their hard work, but also gain the NCEA credits they deserve.” Having invited industry experts to talk to students, the hope is to have students approach their small business enterprises in a way that potentially could be the beginning of following passions and dreams to the point of business success. “We’re still in planning stages at the moment for dates” says Justine, “but there will be a market day where the community will be invited to come along and check out a great variety of unique products which will be available for purchase. Further details will follow. Caron Stewart. *Starfish Social Services is a not-for-profit professional counselling, education, and social service that works across the Matamata-Piako District, and through a counselling service in South Waikato Schools. It is open to all, and exists to help work through lifes challenges. Starfish is very often the first point of contact for community, health and wellbeing referrals for all ages. Support can be one on one or in a group, through services such as counselling, mentoring, social work, family harm ABOVE: Starfish Social Worker Justine Marshall is prevention and suicide prevention. You can contact Starfish on 07 888 excited about extending the interests of year 11 students in 8795 or visit the team at 15 Gordon Terrace, Matamata. You can also business with assistance of funding through the Ministry email [email protected] of Youth Development.
Getting to know Kevin Tappin My Top 5 Key Skills
Kevin was born and bred in Matamata and is a proud 1. I’m a Matamata local 4th generation Matamata local. Even when living I was born and raised in Matamata, so I’m a “local”. My wife away in Auckland, Wellington and Hamilton for 12 Kay and I have a blended family, with 9 children, 27 years of his working career in telecommunications, grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren between us. he always considered Matamata his “home” and got that” lump in his throat” every time he drove back 2. I’m a technology and communication specialist into town. In 1995, his family of seven moved back to As a specialist in the communications industry, from the where his heart was, back to their beloved Matamata. ground up for 16 years in my early working career, I understand the importance of keeping you “in the know” Kevin is passionate about giving back to the either as a vendor, or as a buyer, and will strive to keep you Matamata community. He is the Matamata Grey updated and informed every step of the way through the Power President, the 2021/22 Matamata Lions sales process. President , an RSA Committee Member and is in his third term as an elected member of the 3. I’m Resource Management Act savvy Matamata-Piako District Council; one term on the I’m a qualified RMA Hearings Commissioner so am familiar Matamata Community Board and two terms as a with its intricacies. If I don’t know the answer, I know where Matamata Ward Councilor. All are elected positions to obtain information regarding any RMA, environmental, and demonstrate the level of trust the community planning or cultural issues. has in him. 4. I’m involved in the Matamata community Kevin took the opportunity presented by Covid to I have access to a large database of potential vendors and complete his Real Estate Salesperson papers and buyers through my involvement in Matamata Grey Power, shortly afterwards joined the team at Harcourts Matamata Lions, Matamata RSA, Matamata-Piako District Matamata as a residential, lifestyle and commercial Council, Matamata Country Music Club, Matamata Musical property salesperson. Theatre, Matamata Golf Club and extensive family members residing in Matamata. His level business head, negotiation skills, honesty and integrity, extensive knowledge of the Matamata 5. I’m a team player community and large database of potential vendors I work closely with the team at Harcourts Matamata during and buyers, will provide many opportunities for the appraisal process and when discussing the marketing achieving successful real estate property outcomes. options for a property. We work as a team to introduce buyers to a vendors property, and also work with the wider Harcourts KDRE family in Cambridge and Morrinsville to help maximise any opportunity for a successful outcome.
Kevin Tappin SALES CONSULTANT M 027 271 9007 E [email protected] www.harcourts.co.nz Matamata Kevin Deane Real Estate (Cambridge) Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Kevin Kevin Deane Real Estate (Cambridge) Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Tappin
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WE KEEP. THERE IS A LOT HAPPENING IN MATAMATA THERE IS A LOT
What’s happening on Hetana Street?
In 2019 we applied for funding from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to trial a one way system on Hetana Street as part of their Innovating Streets programme. We chose Hetana Street as the Hauraki Rail Trail Trust wanted to bring the Hauraki Rail Trail trailhead to the i-SITE but we, along with Waka Kotahi, had concerns about adding cyclists to an already congested street. The purpose of the trial is to make the street safer for people to cross, slow traffic and make it more vibrant and welcoming. In May 2020 we held an open day at Matamata i-SITE asking the community for their views on Hetana Street so we could see how the community felt about the area. Many people told us cars travelled too fast for pedestrians to safely cross and the street was too narrow. This led to a one-day trial in December 2020 where we gave the Matamata community the opportunity to see the trial in real life and provide feedback. During the trial, traffic flowed north to south (entering Hetana from Broadway). Many people, including emergency services, asked us to change the direction from south to north (exiting onto Broadway). We listened and made that change.
The changes
One way: Aims to creates a safer shared space for all users. Wider footpath: Aims to create an efficient shared space for pedestrians, mobility scooter users, those in wheelchairs as well as caregivers with strollers. Multiple raised crossings: Aims to make the street safer by slowing traffic and allowing pedestrians multiple places to cross the street at a more leisurely pace. How do we determine if the trial is successful? Street art and painted planters: Aims to create a more vibrant and welcoming space. We only determine the trial a failure if we don’t learn anything from our findings. We are currently asking for your Planters and seating: Aims to provide traffic feedback on the trial to help us determine how people feel about the change and understand any issues or challenges it management, far more appealing than orange cones and creates. However, feedback isn’t the only way we determine how effective the trial is. adds additional vibrancy to the street and a nicer place to spend time eating lunch or enjoying the sunshine. We are also counting cars on Broadway and Arawa Street to determine traffic flow and potential congestion and compare this with numbers gathered prior to the trial. Additional mobility parking: Aims to create more options for those with disabilities to park and in closer Observational data is also valuable, this includes counting available carparks on Broadway, Hetana and Arawa Streets, proximity to the CBD. seeing how easy it for people to get across the street and which crossing is used most often.
Have your say! Have your say online at mpdc.nz/hetana or fill in a hardcopy form at our Matamata area office at the Matamata-Piako Civic and Memorial Centre. If you don’t have digital access at home you can use the free computers at the library. Attend our drop in session on Hetana Street on 8 June 2021 from 10am-1pm. Learn more and read through the submissions at mpdc.nz/hetana The important thing is, whether you love it or loathe it, or like some aspects more than others, make your views heard and counted. The wet weather alternative for the drop in will be inside i-SITE
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SCENE 1 June, 2021 11 Racing with Dennis Ryan Katrina and Simon back in the winning groove atrina and Simon Alexander took another big step build-up towards spring racing. time supporters John and Jan Cassin. “Corrine had been Ktowards re-establishing themselves in the training Last Thursday’s wins by Farrenc and Corrine came knocking on the door and deserved that win on top of all business with a winning double at last week’s Pukekohe shortly after the Alexanders relocated from their base those placings, and Farrenc lived up to the promise she’s Park race meeting. south of town at Hinuera Lodge to another north shown us after having no luck in her first start,” says Life has thrown up challenges for the former Hawke’s of Matamata on Waharoa Road East following their Simon. Bay couple, most tragically losing their son Jackson to purchase of the 10-acre property formerly owned by The move to their own property includes a change in cancer when he was in his early 20s. Known to family Alan and Gaylene Tait. Hinuera Lodge is owned by nearby focus from handling significant numbers for a major and friends by the nickname Jooky, before he passed Westbury Stud and much of the Alexanders’ work there supplier in Westbury Stud to concentrating on a tighter away nearly two years ago, he put it to his parents that entailed pre-training and sales preparation of Westbury- group. “We’ll continue to do some for Westbury but they revive their former successful racing stable in his owned horses. we’ll keep our overall numbers down to a dozen or 15,” memory. Corrine, whose Pukekohe win followed placings in her Simon added. “That will include our racing team, which Two decades earlier during their initial stint training five previous starts, races in the colours of Westbury is currently around half a dozen, plus horses for trading. out of Matamata when Katrina was the sole licence- owner Gerry Harvey, while stablemate Farrenc’s We figure that we can build a business around that, which holder, the Alexanders had produced the winners of ownership group includes the Alexanders and long- will include what we believe is a nice group of young more than 100 races headed by the 2003 horses.” Sydney Cup with Honor Babe. A return to Others that Simon points to in the farming in Hawke’s Bay meant a change “potential rising star” category include in focus, but the decision to re-establish Musigny Lass, a winner in strong company a stable has over the past year re-ignited earlier in the autumn, recent placegetter their passion for racing. Flying Amelia and two-year-old trial The move back north coincided with winners by Vadamos and Tarzino. More Simon taking out his trainer’s licence and immediately, this Wednesday they will the new partnership had their first runner line up the Harvey-owned Cuba as their at the end of last season. Their first win first starter on the Cambridge synthetic came via the talented filly Tinker McPhee track. on Team Wealleans Matamata Cup raceday “We’re happy with how things are in October and last week’s Pukekohe working out for us,” Simon continued. double with Farrenc and Corrine took “We felt we needed to stick a stake in the their season tally to four. ground by purchasing our own property Australian-owned Tinker McPhee which we will develop further. It takes a followed her Matamata win with placings bit to start from what was basically scratch in the Gr. 2 Sarten Memorial and Gr. 1 New and the results we’ve had so far along Zealand 1000 Guineas, after which she with the people who have supported us was transferred to Sydney trainer Chris are very encouraging. Waller. Alchemia was another three-year- “For a small operation we think we’ve old filly to show promise before an injury got enough material there to keep heading setback halted her campaign, and she has ABOVE: Tinker McPhee was the first winner for training partners Katrina and Simon in the right direction, so from where we returned to training to begin a steady Alexander, who added a double at Pukekohe last week. Photo: NZ Racing Desk. sit there’s plenty to look forward to.”
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12 SCENE 1 June, 2021 Scene sport... www.sceneonline.co.nz AGM at the clubrooms on May 27. Club Chin, controlled the game well. Hinuera try, 417. Next week all players have the Walton President George Theobald thanked supporters would have fond memories week off. Then it will Pirongia at home. Ladies 9 Hole Golf John Best and John Ward for tending to of David because he was in control of the Peter Leus was Player of the Day. There were 24 players lined up to the greens throughout the season and Waikato U21 final which Hinuera won compete in Round 1 Nett competition. maintaining them in good condition. against Hautapu in 2010. The home side Kaimai Runners The blustery conditions didn’t affect It was disappointing to note however concentrated on ball retention to score On Saturday 18 keen members travelled winner Sue Rea on 33 and runner-up Trish that two scheduled tournaments were tries and lead 17nil at the break. Hamish to Kinlock to run some of the K2 track. Baigent on 34. Best Gross was scored by cancelled due to inclement weather. The Wills scored a fine individual try with a Although the weather was wet and cold, Surita Heyden, and joint runners-up were club remains in a very good financial 30yard burst. Josh Goodwin converted everyone had a good time. Thanks to Ivy Radcliffe and Irene Gubb. Stableford position with membership numbers right from the sideline to narrow the gap Louise and Steve Wenzlick who organised prizewinners were 1st Sue Rea, 2nd= steady. Matamata Bowling Club was to 17-7. Varsity immediately scored and this day for us. One running group and Leanne Wright and Trish Baigent, 3rd= established in 1920. Unfortunately due converted also. This brought the best in one walking group left Whahaipo Bay, Joanne Williams, Annette Davidson, to Covid-19 and the restrictions on social Hinuera. Pounding at the line with a series and ran over the hill to Kinlock, while Karen Martin, Irene Gubb and Sheryl gatherings and the social distancing of pick and goes and incredible handling, four members took the transport for our Mather. Winning the discounted round requirements the club was unable Hank Thompson was rewarded with a athletes to Kinlock and ran in the opposite of golf was new member Carolyn Evans. to hold appropriate celebrations to try, converted by Josh Goodwin, 24-14 direction as an out an back course. The The Robert Harris voucher for Longest commemorate the centenary. However Varsity. They also scored, final score 29- runners were all home in 1.5 hours and Putt on the 18th was Surita Heyden. At plans are underway for this to occur later 14. Hamish Wills was Player of the Day. the walkers in just under 3 hours. They the recent Mercury Bay tournament all this year. It was also decided at the AGM McPherson Contractors enjoyed all the views the track has to offer, Walton entrants won prizes. In Division that the bowling club commence winter while testing themselves over the terrain, One Carolyn Osborne won Best Nett. bowls. After preparation of the greens Hinuera 7 - Varsity 41 which was a different run for many of our In Division Two Joanne Stutt won 6th bowls will take place weekly on Thursdays Played at the same venue as the curtain members. This Saturday the club is going Stableford and Sheryl Mather won 10th starting towards the end of June. The prize raiser, the unfortunate spectators, all to club member Dave Mitchell’s farm for Stableford and Nearest the Pin prizes. giving for the season was also recently rugged up, endured wetter and colder a farm run. Everyone is to be there at Matamata Women’s held with honours board champions as conditions. Even brave young Lucy 10.45am for an 11am start. follows: Women’s Singles - Ada Steverson, O’Reilly who doubles as tee girl, was thrice Matamata Croquet Golf Women’s Pairs - Coral Daisley and Lynette clothed in warm garments! The game was Pam Wright is the Silver Division Morgan, Women’s Triples - Coral Daisley, in the hands of one Larissa Collingwood. Club Strokeplay Winner for the 10th time. Lynette Morgan and Linda Ata. Men’s Hinuera would remember with glee the It was five months of hard yakka, so Pam was a clear winner with three round Singles - George Theobald, Men’s Pairs - last occasion the two parties met. Yes, says the croquet members who played scores of 83, 76 and 77 Runner Up was Mark Patterson and Bob Squibbs, Men’s this was the local derby where Matamata in the annual Midlands tournament, but last year’s Strokeplay Champion Pam Triples - John Best, Stu Steverson and were absolutely caned in the penalty the outcome has again been great for Anderson. Pam’s three rounds were Tibor Kocsis. Mixed Pairs - Don Doherty count. Today it was Hinuera’s turn. I can Matamata. Section 1 Matamata Falcons 83, 79 85. Bronze 1 Winner was Leonie and Frances Canty, Mixed Triples - Mark understand humans being frustrated came top, as did Matamata Magpies (past Tisch And in Bronze 2 Shirlie Ryan is Patterson, Charlie Bougher and Frances when play doesn’t go their way, but to 2 year winners bar Covid 2020) in Section the Champion. Cali Gomas was the nett Canty. Thursday points winner: Mark abuse the official doesn’t cut Hinuera’s 4, Section 3 Matamata Hawks came 2nd winner over all divisions winning the Patterson, Saturday points winner: Mark ‘play hard but play fair’. So my advice and Section 2 Matamata Owls came 3rd. Olive Tuck Tray. Congratulations to all the Patterson. is, stay away. The penalty count was 15 This led to the Falcons and Magpies champions and those who completed the The Merchant Hinuera to Varsity, 11 to Hinuera. When playing getting into the semi-finals. Sadly, the three rounds. Tuesday scramble Results: Varsity, you know what to expect. Fast Magpies lost their semi. So, it was up to Colleen Brewer 41, Shirlie Ryan And Ruth B 14 - University 29 running backs, vulnerable forwards, any the Falcons, Allan Bruce, Callan McGrath, Taylor 37, Shelley James 35. On Thursday Winter weather hit the open fields that dropped ball to be pounced upon. And the Leo Craig and Chris Anderson, to bring the 25 teams of four competed in the New make up the playing area that is known as wind played havoc in the lineouts where trophy home for Matamata. And they did. World Teams Tournament. Winners were Waikato University. The brave souls that the locals had an advantage in height. Khan Giving us spectators thrilling moments of the Walton Quartet of Barbara Boaza, cheered on their heroes in bitterly cold Underwood was promoted to the front joy and despondent moments of “Oh no”. Ann Needham, Glenda Bentham And Jan weather should be rewarded with gallons row. Despite his size, he couldn’t breach Whangamata Tuis were a very tough side McIntyre with total of 123 Stableford of hot beverages. The likes of the injured the local’s defense. Hinuera had two to beat, and they were not going to give it points.The best three scores out of four who haven’t missed a game should all opportunities to score with interceptions. to us on a silver platter. But in the end, we count on each hole. Ex Matamata players, be given a rousing cheer at seasons end. Brogan Connor probably wouldn’t have won 6 games to 4 and brought the trophy Di Cluitt And Tina Berg paired with locals Nick Allen, Terry Kopua, Benji Olesen, I made it having to travel 50yards, but Joey home again. Another great moment in this Gill Hazlehurst And Di O’Reilly to be just dip my lid! Now we have another to add Ramsay would have done so travelling half our 100th year. one point behind the winners. They were to the casualty ward – Todd Allen limped that distance. Instead, Hinuera faced the second with 122 on a countback from off on Saturday, another foot injury. wind behind them and a half time score of the Putaruru team of Denise Hunt, Irene Hinuera fought bravely against a higher 24nil. Hinuera began the second half with McIvor, Alison Riley And Raewyne Hoole rated side. None more so than Hamish fire in their bellies. Piki Kaukau made a also on 122. There were 6 2s include two Wills, the brothers McLaren, Micky strong burst, losing the ball in the tackle. from local Pam Anderson on No 6 and 11. and Lachie, Steve Mason and Fergus A brilliant mauling move came unstuck The Club thanks Matt And Sheree Hart McDonald. Half backs Michael Mead and when the ball was turned over. Instead, from the local New World for their very Josh Hedge were rotated. Varsity opened Varsity extended their lead with two tries generous sponsorship - once again! the scoring in the first five minutes to lead to lead 36nil. At last Hinuera breached 5-nil. From there Hinuera had moments the defense, winger Dylan Taukiri surging Matamata Bowling on attack with Steve Mason to the fore. goal-wards. The forwards then muscled ABOVE: Pictured are Matamata Falcons, Club Eric Leus was charging at foes far bigger up, Hadleigh May scored, Joey converted, Chris Anderson, Leo Craig, Allan Bruce and The Matamata Bowling Club held its than himself. Incidentally, the ref, David Varsity 36-7. Varsity scored their seventh Callan McGrath
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14 SCENE 1 June, 2021 Scene sport... www.sceneonline.co.nz Final score was 73-5 but a few work-ons well to put Jaxon McInnes, ‘TK’ Murray- then iced their victory cake well into Comag Matamata to follow no doubt. A small concern for the Bromwich, Blake McLaren and Jacob injury time with a third, giving them a 3-1 team management was the injury to coach Wilcox in for tries in the first half. First five win and all three points. College 1st XV Bennison in the warm up (calf) and the Wilcox nailed one conversion. The second It was a far more positive story for After a successful pre-season tour mystery overnight illness which subdued half saw HBHS enjoy long periods on Waharoa Transport Swifts Reserves to the South Island (see page 8) and a manager Navin Deo. We wish them both a attack. The local lads defended stoutly and as they wrapped up their second win number of ‘friendlies’ the season finally rapid recovery. A quick turnaround for the only conceded one try while not managing of the season. After a couple of ropey started for the first XV in their quest for lads with a challenge from Te Awamutu to add to their own tally. Final score 22-5. performances and less than satisfactory back to back 1st division titles. A rejigged 1st XV for the Tricolour Trophy set to be Up front skipper Zayden Bradley led from results, they kept a clean sheet in defeating competition saw them face off against St played at 4pm this Wednesday, June 2, at the front on attack and defence with seven fellow Waikato Division 1 mid-table side, Peters 2nd XV at home. Unfortunately the College. As always, a big thanks to chief other forwards right on his shoulder. The Cambridge, 1-0. One of the squad’s many this was something of a mis-match with sponsors Comag and all our supporters. midfield combination of McInnes and Ben youngsters, Crisrick Lander, scored the the local lads being far stronger. Played at Murray was a feature in a strong squad. A team’s solitary goal, while at the other home in ‘four seasons in one day’ weather Comag 2nd XV good start to the competition from a good end of the field the defence held strong , the initial jitters and fumbles with the Our second XV had a tough game this group of lads. to secure an impressive clean sheet. With wet ball abated and the team soon found week versing Hamilton Boys White. The such a young squad, gaining consistency their structure with good continuity and first half was played well by both teams Matamata Swifts of performance is always the biggest attacked space. The lineout worked well with a late try by Otis Burt. Then a penalty round-up challenge for the coaching staff. But when with Tyrin McInnes prominent at number kick right on half time by Noah Newport Matamata Swifts’ senior men’s teams this team gets it right they can compete 2 jumper, supported by Sean Blackstock in to make the score 19-10 to Hamilton racked up a full house of results on with anyone in Division 1. the middle off Damien Arnold’s accurate Boys. The second half was a tough half Saturday following a win, a draw and a Fez Kebab Swifts 3rds notched their throwing. There were several big lineout with Hamilton Boys White pulling away defeat. Comag Matamata Swifts continued second point of the season after a 2-2 drives resulting in rolling mauls which had early with a try but Matamata bounced their lean recent run after two late goals home draw against Claudelands Rovers. the many fathers and grandfathers on the back with Rico Marino scoring under led to their demise at West Hamilton, Serial goal scorer, Jamie Cox, scored sidelines in raptures and reminiscing of the posts which tightened up the game. while Waharoa Transport Swifts Reserves Matamata’s first, but the team trailed their days of wet weather 10 man rugby… Unfortunately Hamilton Boys had the secured an excellent home win and 2-1 at the break against stern opponents. The hard work up front ultimately created wind in their favour and played a good Fez Kebab Swifts 3rds picked up their Some Paul Weymouth magic – a mazy run the space out wide for the open footie this game while getting a few more points on second point of the season. Injuries to key and an equally majestic finish – got the team can play. To the credit of both teams, the board which made the final score 33- players are playing havoc with the Swifts’ 3rds back into a game they were unlucky they held their structure reasonably well. 17 to Hamilton Boys. Player of the day was Premiership campaign and it was more of not to win. Blackstock was rewarded for his usual awarded to Nathan Davila for a playing a the same for their game at West Hamilton Challenge Matamata Swifts Ladies pressure game with two early dots. The persistent game of footy. on Saturday. Despite that, the Swifts took began an extended mid-season break as space out wide was reflected in Te Poria an early lead through converted striker, they had a bye on Sunday and will also Marsh bagging four tries, and returnee Mtm College under 14s Reagen Powell, who notched his first goal miss out on a game this coming weekend Reegan Aarsen scoring a long range solo The College Under14 team kicked off for the club. Unfortunately, the hosts got as local women’s football takes a break for effort. Kohan Bigham, Dylan Story and their season playing Hamilton Boys High back on level terms soon after then the Queen’s Birthday weekend. captain, Darcy Keenan, bagged the others. School Red. Played in wet conditions the match ebbed and flowed in challenging The Good Merchant Players of the Day A highlight was the goalkicking of Bigham boys started strongly with enthusiasm conditions. The Swifts were caught out were Blair Griffiths (Comag Matamata and fellow marksman Conor Goodwin who on attack and commitment on defence. late chasing what would have been a Swifts), Mike Hills (Waharoa Transport bagged nine of 11 conversions between Having first use of the wind and driving confidence boosting win. West Hamilton Swifts Reserves) and Rendong Xu (Fez them. rain at their backs the lads combined took the lead inside the final ten minutes Kebab Swifts 3rds).
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pare a thought for the Ministry of Health is working Spatients and hard- to restore and recover services. working staff of the Waikato Please bear in mind the stresses the DHB District Health Board. After the callous staff will also be experiencing at this time. cyber-attack, targeting the systems Please reach out to the DHB with courtesy which operate within multiple services should you need to make an enquiry about throughout the DHB’s health network, your care, or if you feel concerned about a patients and staff are having to cope with personal information breach. delays, data breaches and outages caused Anyone can fall victim to a corrupt cyber- by the actions of unscrupulous hackers. attack; organisations and individuals are It’s untenable to think of the worst frequently targeted here in New Zealand case scenarios for critically ill patients; and globally. A huge challenge for law ABOVE: Jess and Brendan people whose care is undermined by this enforcement is the initial identification of are thrilled to welcome ABOVE: Jenny and Charles ransomware attack. With an unknown the hackers, and the limited jurisdiction ABOVE: Welcome to the baby Emelia Rose Bouma. A welcomed Louis John quantity of essential patient data stolen, – our New Zealand laws and Police have world Amara Ellie Lewis! little sister for Madeline and Whiting to the world on May systems offline, and a timeframe for IT little to no authority internationally, so A little sister for Castiel, Pippa, Emelia was born on 19. A little brother to very recovery still pending, our region’s health prevention is the key element of defence. Amara was born on April 26 May 15 and weighed 10lb excited Catherine and Olivia, sector staff are working hard to overcome If you are a patient of Waikato DHB, now and weighed 6lb 14oz. 3oz. Louis weighed 4kg. this unnecessary burden to their workload. more than ever, I urge you to be aware I congratulate their efforts as they strive of unethical behaviours; such as emails, to continue the delivery of health services messages, and adverts which seem to be Waikato desperately needs. If you are one genuine, but ask for details you should of these essential workers – thank you! never share online like account numbers, I know there are patients in Matamata passwords and PINs. Please be sure the who have been impacted by this cyber- vulnerable members of your family and Tim vandeMolen attack, perhaps with a delay in treatment community are supported and protected Your MP forWaikato or concerns over breaches of your too – these hackers are heartless! information, but please feel assured the Tim van de Molen.
[email protected] Thoughts from the bible 0800 GET TIM (0800 438 846) TimvandeMolenWaikato Sing a new song to our God he Lord is our rock. He trains us for seen in our lifetime. As we think of our Tthe battles of life. He is our strength families and pray for them, we thank him and our deliverer. Man’s days are like a for those good qualities we see. We thank fleeting shadow. As we grow older time him for his generous and loving provision
Authorised by Tim vandeMolen, Parliament Buildings,Wgtn. seems to pass so quickly, rushing towards for us. May we be generous to our God and the close of our time here on earth. Yet our to others in return. Blessed are the people hearts can sing a new song to our God for whose God is the Lord. the victories of love and goodness we have Lalla Loeffen.
IS THERE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS? By Murray Lambert (Minister St Andrew's Presbyterian) Have you ever wondered is there more to life for. It’s not hard to see that the family life of barrier that stood between us. A barrier than this? Surely there has to be more to it billionaires can be as troubled as with any of heaped up with our pride, greed, jealousy, than ge�ng up in the morning, to go to work, us. Likewise, popularity, fun, fame, strength, rejec�on and hurts. Don't be the one who to earn the money to feed the family and pay physical a�rac�veness are flee�ng, and they says "there is no God." Quit rejec�ng Him. the mortgage (or rent). all fall well short as worthy purposes for life. Look for Him instead.
Your pa�ern of life might be a li�le bit more So is there more to life than this? Yes there is. Visit a Church adver�sing on this page and ask complicated than this, but for a great number Way more. I have to say though, that the key someone there "Please tell me how can I have of us, it is close enough to the mark to get the to a fuller, produc�ve, and meaningful life is a rela�onship with God? I need to know how point. found where many do not want to look. It’s my life can have a purpose that counts." found in a rela�onship with our Maker. God Having more money, will not by itself, bring made us. God loves the world with a passion. the sa�sfac�on or fulfillment we are looking Through Jesus Christ, God has torn down the
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TREE LUCERNE packs only MATAMATA JU JITSU FINCH, Kathleen Gay (Gay): $3.95. Attracts native Club. . Self defence for On Tuesday 18th May 2021 pigeon and bees to your DAIRY FARM ASSISTANT juniors and seniors. Ph at Pohlen Hospital. Gay property. Kaimai Garden (FIXED TERM) David on 027 231 2606. passed away peacefully in Centre, Northern Boundary, her 82nd year. Much loved Matamata Township. Full time position for 6-8 week period VENETIAN BLINDS wife of Gavin. Loving mother Cleaning & repair. Guthrie WHAT DO you call someone starting early July. of Carol (deceased), Sandra Bowron, Matamata, 17 who points out the obvious? Milking 240 in Okoroire area. Arawa St. Ph 888 8119. and Peter Stubbs, Greg and Someone who points out Murray Finch. A service has the obvious. Thank you to our June supporter, Could suit retired farmer or person KEY CUTTING BIGGEST taken place on Saturday selection. Guthrie Bowron, MTF Finance. 22nd May. Gay’s family AVOCADO plants, Hass. with experience. Kaimai Garden Centre, Matamata, 17 Arawa St. Ph would like to thank all the Northern Boundary, Call or message Alan on 027 311 2437 888 8119. staff of Pohlen Hospital for Matamata Township. or email [email protected] AGM & their care and love of Gay. In FREE SEXUAL ABUSE lieu of flowers, a donation to PEA STRAW A great garden COUNSELLING IN LUNCHEON Pohlen Hospital could be mulch. Kaimai Garden Cen- MATAMATA, Monday made. All communications tre, Northern Boundary, - Friday, also general Tuesday 15th June, 12pm in the to 18 Miro Street, Matamata. Matamata Township. counselling with cost Rawhiti Room, Matamata Club negotiated at first FREE to give, free to take. visit. Contact Lynn on Elections - Officers and Committee Used plant pots/punnets. 021 267 8682. MNZAC, ACC $100 voucher draw | Lunch $13 | Raffles Kaimai Garden Centre, Sensitive Claims Counsellor. Speaker: Stroke Foundation STORAGE Northern Boundary, Mata- mata Township. YOGA everyone welcome Bookings & cancellations essential. www.matamatayoga.co.nz. Phone Pauline on 07 888 7122 STORAGE, short or long WHAT DO you think of School Bus Driver Ph/txt Andrea 021 262 2767 before midday Friday 11th June term. Houselots + + + that new diner on the Sunnypark Storage. Ph: moon? Food was good, but Get on Board with Go Bus Transport! 0274 753 478. CURTAIN CLEANING there really wasn’t much We are looking for permanent part-time School Bus Driver atmosphere. Drapes, Roman blinds. to drive the Tirau children to Matamata. 15 Hours a week Removes mildew. Guthrie WALTON GOLF CLUB CLOTHING ALTERATIONS during school term only. This would ideally suit someone Bowron, Matamata, 17 SELECT FROM our area MID-WEEK GOLF TOURNAMENT who lives in Tirau. Arawa St. Ph 888 8119. CLOTHING ALTERATIONS, of shrubs marked at only Zips/Hems and repairs. 1/2 price Kaimai Garden What you need: Centre, Northern Boundary, • Class 2 Licence & P endorsement (we can help you WHAT DO you call a belt WEDNESDAY 9TH JUNE Phone Carol on 07 888 9303 Matamata Township or 027 292 2189. obtain this) made of watches? A waist of time! Best Gross, Stableford competition
BIRD FEEDERS, great • Enjoy being with young people and have their safety Non-Golfers section FOR SALE selection. Kaimai Garden and welfare at heart Centre, Northern Boundary, If you want to be part of a business that is making $25 entry fee per person Matamata Township. End of roll paper a difference in your communitythen we want to hear Tee Times 9.30am – 11.00am from you! BOOKS $10 each HOUSE PLANTS Kaimai Our recruitment process includes a Drug and Alcohol Test Great prizes and catering Garden Centre, Northern and Police Vetting check. WANTED Pop into the Boundary, Matamata for the Matamata Historical Contact: Barry 021 024 76226 Scene o ce Township. Send your CV to [email protected] Society Annual Book Fair. or call Maree 07 888 8236 Please drop o either to the Thanks to our tournament sponsors: Scene O ce, Arawa Street POND PLANTS plentiful. Get on board with gobus.co.nz or at Firth Tower Museum Kaimai Garden Centre, during opening hours only. Northern Boundary, Home collection can also Matamata Township. be arranged. Ph 888 8847 or 888 8467 MY TEACHERS told me I’d FITTER/WELDER for further assistance The 100th Annual General Meeting of never amount to much MATAMATA CLUB (INC) because I procrastinate so Wealleans Engineering & Mechanical specialises in the much. I told them, “Just you maintenance and manufacture of ground spreading WORK WANTED will be held in the Matamata Club, FIREWOOD wait!” equipment for both the domestic and export markets. Rawhiti Lounge, 13 Rawhiti Avenue on Dry Oak, shed SEED POTATOES Kaimai Due to a retirement we are recruiting for a Sunday 27 June 2021 at 2:00pm stored. Garden Centre, Northern fitter/welder to join our fabrication team based in Boundary, Matamata Business: $100/m3, Township. Hinuera. You will be responsible for manufacturing new and 1. To con rm the Minutes of the Annual min 2 cubes. MY WIFE told me to stop maintaining used equipment working from drawings General Meeting, held 28th June 2020 impersonating a flamingo. Delivery I had to put my foot down. through to assembly of the finished product. You will 2. To receive and adopt the Annual Report and Matamata area. need the ability to diagnose, problem solve and Financial Statements BARLEY STRAW Kaimai contribute to the development of the project, taking 3. To elect a Patron, President, Vice-President, Phone: Garden Centre, Northern ownership to ensure standards are meet. two Board Members, an Adjunct Committee, 027 348 6608 Boundary, Matamata Township. Applicants need to: and an Appeals Committee • Have the ability to get a 2980:2007 welding ticket 4. To appoint an Auditor SITUATIONS VACANT • Be able to read and interpret drawings 5. To set Subscriptions for year commencing • Have mig, tig and stainless welding skills • Pay attention to detail and be proud of your finished 1st April 2022 SINCERITY product 6. General Business • Be energetic, physically fit and have good sense of STORAGE DRY CLEANERS humour NOTE: In accordance with Rules 13.5 a, b and SUNNYPARK We are looking for a Sewing Machinist • Some knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems c, nominations must be deposited with the would be an advantage STORAGE General Manager at least two (2) days before to repair our rental uniforms. Long or short term The hours are flexible so could suit a Wealleans Engineering & Mechanical offers position storage options the Annual General Meeting. training, a stable working environment and attractive House lots, furniture, person with school children. Training remuneration to the right applicant. document storage. available for the right applicant. Nomination forms are available from the Club. Please send you CV to [email protected] Ph: 0274 753 478 Approx 30 hours per week. or mail to Wealleans Group Recruitment Officer, PO Please provide any General Business matters If this sounds like you please phone Box 39, Matamata, 3440. Any queries phone Ted MATAMATA SELF in writing to the General Manager Allan on 0274 928 310. Usmar 0275 774 146. STORAGE by Friday 25th June. Hassle free storage – here when you need us. Completely accessible, D Oliver secure, pest controlled GENERAL MANAGER multi sized units. Ph 07 888 7137. Trades and Services
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SCENE 1 June, 2021 19 Fishing Report Chris Bungard - Matamata Sportsworld i, all good with you? at this time of the year. What’s happening HLet’s hope so – life’s too is that some of the early spawners have short to get stressed ah? If you are feeling done their thing up the rivers. Once that a wee bit that way, go and cast a line – not happens they head back to the lake again ZERO TO PAY a story, a fishing line! It will do wonders in poor condition to feed up, very normal. for your well-being and you might even Over to the sea and Mother Nature has FOR 12 MONTHS put a meal on the table. had her guard up out west. Since we last The local rivers are a bit coloured after spoke there has only been one or two * the recent rain. This however, can work fishable days. Having said that, on those to your advantage. The less you are able days the fishing has been very good. 4.95% P.A to see the fish, the same goes for them. At Dwayde Pinny and co have been mainly the moment the black and gold colours fishing south of Kawhia in approximately FIXED RATE seem to be working very well, also the red 55-56m of water. Dwayde said they have and gold Veltics – great wee spinner those been getting quite a few snapper up into things are. the double figures, the best being 18lb. For In the Rotorua area Glenn Skinner, trout those on a trailer boat, he suggests a crack guide, guru on the Rotorua area, tells me at Aotea Reef straight out off the Aotea the upper reaches of the Ngongataha harbour entrance. Dwayde said in the stream is holding some very nice fish. In past week he knows of two 20+lb snapper particular some excellent sized browns. It caught there. They were local groups appears they are in there who were straylining over the reef with to spawn and while very plenty of burley going out. Just a word of tricky to land in there, warning, be careful when anchoring there they offer some great as you can get quite a lift rolling over it. (while challenging) sport. Up to the Coromandel and at the moment For trolling, jigging and it’s all about the big tides with this big harling, Glenn tells me super moon we have had. That extra water all three trophy lakes flow is great for fishing in close and using are going better that the burley to your advantage. This coming ‘just ok’. weekend the tides are a lot smaller so get To the Taupo back out into the farms again. Having said 11 Tui Street, Matamata region, and that, the close in farms around Te Kumau Phone: 07 888 7604 last week have been fishing well, also the ones on I smoked the entrance to Mania harbour, Deadman’s www.philsmotorcycles.co.nz some lovely trout Point. Over the ranges to the Bay of Plenty for Brooke Fawcett caught and the Mercury Bay area, it’s been rough, *Zero deposit; zero repayments for the first 12 months and 4.95% p.a. fixed interest rate on 24 or 36 month loan term. Asset backed out on the lake. He had a rough and rough. Yes, not many chances to commercial applicants only with NZBN registered for minimum of 1 year. Maximum amount financed is $35,000 and applies to great day, well done mate. get out but when the swell settles it should AG125, AG200, TTR230/A, TW200, XT250, YFM350FA, YFM450FB, YFN450FB/P, YFM700FA, YFM700FB/P, YXC700P, YXE850PBL, YXE850PK, YXF850, YXM700, YXM700S SE, YXE1000PSEM, YXF1000PSEM. Offer valid from April 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021. Credit There is the odd one out there be good straylining as everything has had criteria, fees, charges and conditions apply including an application fee of $325, $10 PPSR fee and dealer administration fee. Finance to approved applicants by Yamaha Motor Finance New Zealand Ltd. (YMF) NZBN 9249036270798 FSP 9622. At participating Yamaha that is a bit slabby - though to a really good stir-up. dealerships, while stocks last. be fair, you would expect that Happy fishing, Bungey.
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