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BRIEFLY Health talks Dr Janion Heywood will be doing two talks at the Te Awamutu Library Community Room on Wednesday, July 7. The talks are on “The Virome, Your innate immunity and the Pandemic.” There will be time for a respectful Q&A session. The times are 2pm-4pm and repeated from 7pm-9pm.

Choristers return Rosetown Choristers will hold a public concert at 2pm on Sunday, June 27 at St John’s Anglican Church, Arawata Street. Door sales are $15 per person (accompanied under 16 free).

Trades panel This Friday is the last day for local tradies to apply to join Waipa¯District Council’s trade Dawn blessing of the Parallel Rd water treatment plant before testing begins for a new water supply system for Te Awamutu. Photos / Dean Taylor services panel. Last financial year Council spent approximately $3 million on trade work which will be undertaken by businesses on the panel. To be eligible to apply, businesses need to service the Waipa¯district and be able to Water — the basis respond to urgent requests. For more information about the panel visit waipadc.govt. nz/our-council/finance/ procurement/trade-service- panel of Te Awamutu life Holiday Programme Youthtown Holiday Developments to safeguard our water Programme have two exciting day trips planned these school n Tuesday morning, a bless- Wander and Barney Manaia, and Nga¯ holidays. ing of the waters took place Iwi Topu o Waipa¯ representative The first week they will go to for Te Awamutu’s new Gaylene Roberts attended the dawn the Te Awamutu Pools and water supply project, which ceremony, along with Waipa¯District then to the park. willO future-proof Te Awamutu, mayor Jim Mylchreest, Waipa¯iwi During the second week they Pirongia and O¯ haupo¯’s water supply relations adviser Shane Te Ruki, staff are off to Leap (trampoline for years to come. and contractors who worked on the park) before the Hamilton The whaiko¯rero (formal speeches) project. Gardens for lunch. took place on location at two facilities The whaiko¯rero speakers were The daily holiday programme in the new supply line, the upgraded Tom, Shane and Jim, who acknow- will be held at Albert Park Parallel Rd water treatment plant ledged the precious gift of water from Indoor Centre. near Cambridge, and the Te Rua one body of water and local iwi to Monday, July 12-Friday, July Kota¯re (Taylors Hill) reservoir in Te another – “He matahı¯apo te ora; he 23 from 8.15am-6pm. Ages 5-13. Awamutu. matahı¯apo te wai (life is infinity pre- For information head to Nga¯ti Koroki Kahukura representa- cious; water is basis of life).” youthtown.org.nz/waikato/te- tives, Taiapa Kara, Poto Davies and awamutu Rangipuhi King, Nga¯ti Apakura repre- The Parallel Rd water treatment plant reservoir, which feeds the pumps and sentatives Professor Tom Roa, Hazel continued on A3 new pipeline to Te Awamutu.

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Time to brighten up our At the moment there is a old buildings as they are covered have all been raised before, town collection of motley pots which are with old, flaking and colourless including at the last main street frequently on an angle, are very paint and the decorative bricks in makeover. Circulated free to over 14,000 homes in Many main streets of small town grubby and always being knocked the streets are old and dirty. Previously various groups have Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. New Zealand are attractive and over. An improvement to the old tried to adopt a number of appealing, showing the They are drab and grey, buildings would be to paint them initiatives to help identify and CIRCULATION 14,180* community is proud and cares for providing absolutely no benefit or in vibrant colours or at least clean beautify our town – all to no avail. their surroundings. meaning to the locale. them and make them look like These included the adoption of PHONE: 07 871 5151 Te Awamutu’s main street is While in Matamata last week I someone cares. a heritage colour scheme to POSTAL ADDRESS: littered with old, colourless noted their roses were a flourishing Upon reading the Waipa¯District highlight our amazing Art Deco 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, buildings, empty shops with ugly addition to their streets. Council concept plan I noticed buildings (ignored), murals (at least Te Awamutu 3840 black plastic in the windows, Last year Cambridge won the many points I agree with, but have two have been removed or painted useless urns and a lack of attractive best main street award in the not come to pass, e.g. that the heart over), our own cows years before OFFICE HOURS: planting. annual Keep New Zealand of Te Awamutu blends the modern Morrinsville (we were ridiculed for Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm I think it is high time our main Beautiful Awards. It was praised for and historical to provide a unique wanting to be a Cow Town and Closed Public Holidays street had a facelift and set itself its initiatives, such as vibrant ambience. Despite this being a goal shied away from them), pou or DELIVERY QUERIES: 0800 111 200 apart from other Waikato towns. garden beds, drought tolerant it has not happened. carvings in place of the Morrinsville has its cows and plants, irrigation systems, new To conclude, the buildings look “temporary” urns (rejected), rose EDITORIAL Cambridge is known as the tree kerbing and mulch gardens. unloved, the gardens look unloved, sculptures (failed)… the list goes on. Dean Taylor (Editor) town of the Waikato. Why is Te Awamutu not and there is an air of shabbiness We did in fact have roses Te Awamutu is called the Rose winning the awards, we have the that is disappointing in a town that growing in our main street but Ext: 67705 0274 819951 Town, and although the Rose same climate and approximately has so much to offer. council removed them because [email protected] Gardens are beautiful and attract the same area and layout. Paula Walsh (and students) they caused a danger to Caitlan Johnston Ext: 67710 many visitors, the roses are not The buildings in Te Awamutu’s pedestrians and hindered driver [email protected] featured enough and could main street are drab and Editor’s note: I agree with you on visibility. Jesse Wood Ext: 67713 become a highlight of the main unappealing. a number of counts, and what is It seems unless we can be bold, [email protected] street as well. We are doing a disservice to our disappointing is that these matters we’ll be drab. SPORT [email protected] ADVERTISING Leon Green 027 2393864 [email protected] Incidents on Pirongia Rd [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS n Monday police were behaviour made to police just after Tania King Ext: 67708 notified of a car that had midday. The vehicle came to a stop rolled on Pirongia Rd. about one kilometre from where it [email protected] The vehicle rolled into a was spiked. We welcome letters - preferably via email. ditchO and landed upside down. A 17-year-old male is due to They should be under 300 words and The incident occurred shortly appear in the Hamilton Youth must have the sender’s name, address before 4.30pm. Court next Wednesday on a num- and phone number. No pseudonyms St John confirmed that they had ber of driving related charges. are accepted and names will only be treated and transported one per- withheld in special circumstances at the son, who they said was in a mod- Emergency crews discretion of the editor. Letters are not erate condition, to Waikato Hos- carry an injured usually acknowledged and may be edited, pital. man to the abridged or discarded. This vehicle incident follows an- waiting other on Pirongia Rd that occurred ambulance after We’re online at on Sunday. his vehicle left the nzmecommunitynews.pressreader.com A vehicle was spiked at around road and flipped 1pm near the Mangapiko Hall fol- on Pirongia Rd. lowing reports of concerning road Photo / Dean Taylor ISSN 1170-1099 (Print) ISSN 2253-4975 (Online) *Print run as 01/04/2021

PROTECTING TAUPŌ’S TREASURES FROM WILDING PINES

Around Taupō, wilding pines are spreading into WHAT’S THE PROBLEM WITH Waikato Regional Council can give you our unique and fragile landscapes, including WILDINGS IN TAUPŌ? advice on the right trees in the right rivers, lakeside ecosystems and geothermal place and the threats of wilding pines. Unlike managed plantation forests, wilding sites such as Ōrākei Kōrako. Many people are Phone 0800 800 401. pines are self-seeded, growing where they have working hard to prevent the spread. no commercial value. They are hardy, growing Help spread the word by sharing our short WORKING TOGETHER TO REVIVE faster than native plants and spreading freely videos at wildingpines.nz/share THE NATIVE ENVIRONMENT across the landscape. Controlling and preventing the spread of In Taupō, there are several community-led wildings is essential to restoring our native projects underway to control and prevent The National Wilding Conifer Control Programme, led by biodiversity. the spread of wilding pines. These include Biosecurity New Zealand, in partnership with Land Information projects at Rangatira Point, Tauhara Maunga, HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD NZ and the Department of Conservation, received $100m in Alum Lakes/Te Kiri O Hine Kai and Waihaha. 2020 from the Government’s Jobs for Nature fund. Find out more at mpi.govt.nz/jobs-for-nature. At Rangatira Point, on the shores of Lake • When you’re planting trees on your land, Taupō, you may notice wildings turning brown look for native options. in colour and some have been felled along the • Remove any wilding saplings walking track. on your property before they develop seed cones. Thursday, June 24, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 3 JoanJoanMilgate Milgate Licensed Salesperson REAA 2008

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Karakia at Te Awamutu’s Te Rua Kota¯re (Taylors Hill) Reservoir where Waikato River water was arriving for the first time as the systems were tested. The older reservoir had been let drain to receive the untreated Iwi and visitors were taken on a tour of the new treatment plant. water, which also flushed the pipes, then let go to return to the Waikato first via Waipa¯River. national REAL ESTATE Te Awamutu Waipa Real Estate Ltd, MREINZ Licensed REAA 2008 Taonga of water for us all 027 268 9379 l [email protected] continued from A1

The gifting of water from the Wai- kato River Nga¯ti Koroki Kahukura and Waikato-Tainui was received byNga¯ti Apakura for Waipa¯iwi. The water will journey from the Waikato River into the Waipa¯dis- trict’s water supply, where it will reconnect at Nga¯ruawa¯hia via the Waipa¯River catchment. Jim said the karakia marked a significant step in the project. “It is fantastic to see this facility completed and today marks a tre- mendous occasion in our district’s history, as we work to safeguard our water supply for generations to come. EARLY “I appreciate the support from iwi to gift this precious resource to Waipa¯, which will ensure we have a safe, resilient and reliable water supply that will nourish our com- BIRD munities into the future.” Council began building the new supply pipeline in October 2019, SPECIAL which had significant delays, in- cluding a month-long shutdown due to the nationwide level 4 UNTIL THE END OF JULY Covid-19 pandemic response, and restrictive measures at level 3. $5 OFF ALL SERVICES The water treatment plant up- grade began in June 2020 and is BETWEEN 8.30AM & 10AM ahead of its end-of-October 2021 completion date. Jim said the improved water WALK-IN HOURS supply is expected to reduce the need for higher water alerts in the Mon-Fri: 8.30am-4.30pm Waipa¯, but with increasingly dry summers, some water alerts may Wed & Sat: 8.30am-12.30pm still be expected. “While this project should limit No Appointment Required the number of water restrictions it is still important to conserve this precious resource, particularly Unisex Cutting Services over the summer months,” Jim said. HITO Qualifi ed Stylist Following the karakia, water can now begin to enter the new water treatment plant and pipeline so staff can begin the final steps to Waipa¯District mayor Jim Mylchreest (right) and Taiapa Kara (Nga¯ti Koroki Kahukura) turn on the pumps to commission the plant for full oper- send Waikato River water from the Parallel Rd water treatment plant to Te Awamutu’s the Te Rua Kota¯re ation. (Taylors Hill) reservoir. Photos / Dean Taylor 158 Alexandra St. Te Awamutu Pre-plan for your funeral

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TheCOVID-19vaccinationrolloutforthegeneralpopulation starts from the end of July. Our COVID-19 vaccination programme has built momentum Getting a vaccination steadily since February. We are vaccinating around 100,000 people a week at the moment. In the second half of the year Step 1 Receiving an invitation we hit top speed and everyone in New Zealand aged 16 and We’ll call or send you an email, text or letter to invite overwillbeabletobevaccinated. youtobook. Moving to the general population Step 2 Make your booking Book My Vaccine So far, vaccinations have been made available to those most at From 28 July,goto or call the new risk of getting COVID-19 to limit the chances of it getting into the nationalcallcentretobookbothdoses,ortoregister wider population. if your age band isn’t open yet. With more vaccine supply coming on, and having ramped up our Step 3 Get your vaccination infrastructure, vaccinations for everyone else in New Zealand Have your first vaccination dose. aged16andover(thegeneralpopulation)startfrom28July. 3–6weekslaterhaveyoursecond vaccination dose. This is a very large group of people. To make this flow smoothly, If you don’t hear from us, or are concerned, you can register we will break this down by age bands. for your vaccination through the new national Book My Vaccine All people aged 60 plus can book their vaccinations from 28 July. bookingsystematanytimefrom28July. Then, two weeks later, people who are 55 plus. From there, new age bands will be opened up every 2–3 weeks based on confirmed Important dates deliveries of the vaccine and the speed of rollout to earlier groups. 28 July People 60+ Vaccinations open By mid to late August, invitations should be open for people over 11 August People 55+ Vaccinations open 45.BymidtolateSeptember,invitationsshouldbeopenforthose over 35, with everyone else being eligible from October. MidtolateAug People 45 + Invitations should open MidtolateSept People 35+ Invitations should open Invitations October People 16+ Invitations should open Mostpeoplewillgetadirectinvitationtobook–eitherbyemail, text, phone call or in the post. You will then be able to book through Book My Vaccine, a new national booking system that will be online Other ways to get vaccinated from 28 July, or phone a new national call centre. Availability of As we go through the year there will be other ways for people booking slots (the date, time and place you can be vaccinated) to be vaccinated. These will include workplace vaccinations and will vary between district health board (DHB) regions. other targeted vaccination events across the country. For some remote rural communities we will vaccinate all age groups at the Once you are eligible to be vaccinated, you can be vaccinated sametimetomakeiteasierforthem.Oursuccessfulwhānau- atanytime.Thereisnocutoff. centred approach to vaccinations will continue for Māori and Registration Pacific communities and thosewithdisabilities. Even if your age band isn’t open, everyone aged 16 and over will be able to go to Book My Vaccine toregisterforaninvitationfrom 28 July. Registration means we will be certain to have your correct contact details and when your age group is opened, you will get an invitation telling you it’s your turn to book.

FindoutmoreatCovid19.govt.nz 6 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, June 24, 2021 We deliver warmth to Plastic-free campaign your home fantastic for the planet ay goodbye to cling film, shampoo The council’s waste minimisation team will bottles, straws and other single use be giving away samples of plastic-free alterna- plastics and play your part in Plastic tives to everyday products at pop-up stands Free July. during July in Pirongia, Cambridge and Te SWaipa¯District Council is encouraging resi- Awamutu. “We’ll have shampoo and soap bars, dents to join the global movement to swap beeswax wraps, bamboo toothbrushes and re- single-use plastic items for more-sustainable usable produce bags available for people to take options. home and try for July. We’ll also be sharing ideas Waste minimisation officer Sally Fraser said and answering any questions people may have focusing on one or two things during Plastic about items they would like to find a plastic- Free July is a great place to start. free alternative to,” said Sally. “Remembering your reusable produce bags, Dates and locations for Waipa¯District Coun- bringing your own container for takeaway food cil’s pop-up stands: or using shampoo and soap bars instead of ■ Pirongia Market – Sunday, June 27, 9am-2pm plastic bottles are all easy ways we can help ■ Te Awamutu Library – July 3, 10am-2pm contribute to the plastic-free goal. We use plastic ■ Cambridge Trash & Treasure – Sunday, July every day, some of it for a long time which is 11, 8am-1pm great, like a lunchbox, some of it for a shorter ■ Cambridge Farmers Market – July 17, 8am- time, like a plastic bag to put our apples in, and noon that’s where we need to be making changes. ■ Pak’n Save foyer – July 22, 10am-2pm “Recycling is terrific but if we can reuse the plastic we do buy or avoid it altogether, that’s Learn more about the Plastic Free July even better,” she added. i movement at www.plasticfreejuly.org Cleaning digital roomOPINION

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Te Awamutu Police attended the following matters last week:

They attended 14 family-harm related for police were later believed to be involved in incidents. ram-raids in Hamilton. Police are following up They attended one mental-health related with the registered owner of a vehicle which incident. failed to stop for them. A vehicle crashed They assisted Matamata police with a mental through a fence on O¯ torohanga Rd, there were health incident. no injuries reported. A vehicle failed to stop for Be Property Prepared They dealt with stock that was on the road on police and subsequently crashed at the intersec- Arapuni Rd. tion of Te Rahu and O¯ haupo¯Roads, the driver A driver was dealt with for driving while decamped the vehicle but was later found by a disqualified, they were also found to be drink- police dog unit. Firearms and drugs were found driving and blew 790. in the vehicle. A male was arrested and charged They dealt with a disorder on Smyth St. for sustain loss of traction, police had to use Vehicle incidents: A van was rear ended at spikes to stop him when he was found to be the intersection of Cambridge and Long Roads. driving dangerously on Pirongia Rd. A vehicle crashed and landed upside down in a Arrests: A female was arrested for breaching ditch on Wallace Rd, police are following up with bail. A male was arrested for breaching his the registered owner. A car crashed into a power release conditions. A male was arrested for pole on Po¯kuru Rd, the pole snapped in half. A assaulting a female, kidnapping and impedes vehicle was reported to be doing burnouts breathing. A male was arrested for breaching through Kihikihi. Two vehicles that failed to stop bail. Te Awamutu Police ∼ 872 0100 Victim Support ∼ 0800 VICTIM Crimestoppers ∼ 0800 555111 Urgent traffic (cell only) ∼ *555 Non emergency ∼ 105 Emergency ∼ 111 Thursday, June 24, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 7 Te Awamutu butchers cut above rest of best utchers from across the Wai- kato/Central North Island looked sharp and set about cutting their way through a Btwo-hour competition in the regional stages of the 2021 Pact Packaging Young Butcher and ANZCO Foods Butcher Apprentice of the Year com- petition. Brad Gillespie from New World Rototuna placed first in the Pact Packaging Young Butcher of the Year category and James Beattie from Pak’n Save Te Awamutu claimed first Brad Gillespie James Beattie spot in the ANZCO Foods Butcher Tyrone Hunapo-Clark (left) and Theo Tupaea of Cutthroat Brothers. Apprentice of the Year category. Te Awamutu Intermediate and col- judges, but it grows your confidence Photo / Supplied Both butchers also won their re- lege. which has a great knock-on effect in spective categories last year and will He says he had no intention of your workplace,” says Brad. again represent the Waikato at the following in his dad Ken’s footsteps James, also 29, is in the final year Cutthroat Brothers grand final. Brad placed fourth in 2019 and becoming a butcher. of his apprenticeship and is over the but was a wild card grand finalist and Brad left school and was working moon with his win. went all the way to win the title. in McDonald’s but realised he was “I am delighted to have two wins win stack of awards Last week’s regional competition tired of that job and asked Ken if he in a row. I made a point of taking on was the first in a national series to could work for him. the comments from the judges at the Cutthroat Brothers senior barbers pion. find New Zealand’s top butchers to “His reply was ‘yes, but only if I did grand final last year and incorporat- Tyrone Hunapo-Clark and Theo The boys feel honoured and compete in a grand final showdown an apprenticeship’.” ing those into my plan this year,” says Tupaea were finalists at the Hair & humbled to receive recognition of in August. Ken was a legend in O¯ haupo¯, oper- James. Barber NZ ReStyled Collection their craft and the trophies will be The Waikato/Central North Island ating and trading from Fields Butch- “I also have great support from my Awards and won 10 awards at the NZ displayed in store once they arrive. contestants put their boning, trim- ery for 26 years in a premises that butchery manager who encourages Hair & Beauty Expo held at ASB These awards have opened the door ming, slicing and dicing skills to the had been exclusively a butcher’s me to experiment with different ideas Showgrounds in Auckland last to new opportunities and networks. test as they broke down a size 20 shop since 1882. and flavour profiles which helped Sunday. The boys have set a goal to be on chicken, a whole pork leg, and a beef When he sold in 2015, Brad moved enormously.” Tyrone and Theo brought home stage delivering education at next short loin into a display of value- on to work at Raglan’s local butchery Brad and James will now continue the following awards, first place year’s NZ Hair & Beauty expo. added products. for a year then won a job at New on to the grand final, on Thursday, NZARH Senior Barber Champion NZ; Cutthroat Brothers first opened in Brad says he is stoked with his win World Rototuna. August 5 at the ASB Showgrounds in second place NZARH Senior Barber Te Awamutu in 2020 and recently and stuck to a plan which he feels In 2018 Brad was promoted to Auckland, where they will further Champion Runner-up NZ; first place have opened a second shop in he executed to perfection. manager of the New World Rototuna showcase their cutting skills, NZARH Classic Category; second O¯ torohanga. “I was happy with the judges’ butchery and seafood department. creativity and knowledge of the trade place NZARH Classic Category; first A family orientated business, they comments and feel confident head- “My strength as a butcher is my against the best in the country. place NZARH Beard Category; second specialise in men’s short to medium ing to the grand final,” says Brad. passion for the industry and getting Alongside industry and peer place NZARH Beard Category; first length hairstyles. “I will keep practising to get my out and showing what butchers are recognition, the winning Pact Packag- place NZARH Creative Category; speed up in readiness to compete all about and encouraging the ing Young Butcher receives a coveted second place NZARH Creative Cat- Find them on Facebook to against the other finalists.” younger ones to get involved. trophy plus the choice of either an egory; first place NZARH People’s book or head to 246 Brad, 29, was raised in Kihikihi and “It’s a massive step to enter com- all-expenses paid butchery study Choice Award Champion; first place i Alexandra St, Te Awamutu, or went to the local primary school and petitions and cut meat in front of tour or a $4000 cash prize. 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hile sheep and beef farm input prices substantially due to the decrease in interest rates. decreased by 1.1 per cent in the year to “The price of the majority of farm inputs increased March 2021, when interest rates were during the 12-month period, however interest Wexcluded, input prices actually increased decreased by 18.9 per cent, which contributed by 1.6 per cent. substantially to the overall decrease in on-farm This is according to the latest Beef + Lamb New inflation. Interest is approximately 13 per cent of total Zealand (B+LNZ) Economic Service Sheep and Beef farm expenditure and a low interest rate environment On-Farm Inflation Report. has been positive for farmers. The report identifies annual changes in the prices “Excluding interest, the prices for inputs used on of goods and services purchased by New Zealand sheep and beef farms increased by 1.6 per cent, similar sheep and beef farms. The overall on-farm inflation to the increase in consumer prices as measured by rate is determined by weighting the changes in prices the CPI, which was 1.5 per cent for the same 12-month for individual input categories by their proportion of period,” he says. total farm expenditure. The increase in sheep and beef farm input prices Of the 16 categories of inputs, prices increased for over the past decade has been comparable with the 14 and decreased for two — interest (18.9 per cent) CPI; underlying on-farm inflation for the past 10 years and fuel (4.7 per cent. was 14.7 per cent, which is similar to consumer price The largest increase was for electricity (+5.8 per inflation at 14.3 per cent. cent) followed by weed and pest control (+5.0 per cent). Rates increased by 1.3 per cent . B+LNZ Economic Service chief economist Andrew The full report is available at tinyurl.com/ Burtt says the decline in farm input prices is i c84jerdk UK-Australia FTA sets benchmark for New Zealand negotiations

The UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement represents the agreement eventually comes out. a useful yardstick for negotiations between New “We will be looking to achieve a better outcome Zealand and the United Kingdom, says New Zealand’s in the NZ-UK FTA and we look forward to a swift red meat sector. conclusion of our own FTA negotiations. “Based on reports, the Australian deal sets a useful “Unfortunately, we are still seeing a gap between baseline for the New Zealand-UK negotiations with rhetoric and action.” eventual tariff free access for sheepmeat and beef and Sam McIvor, chief executive of Beef + Lamb NZ, zero tariff rates on in-quota trade in the interim,” says says the agreement is a significant milestone for the Sirma Karapeeva, chief executive of the Meat UK as it seeks to forge an independent trade policy Industry Association. post-Brexit. “However, the devil is often in the detail in trade “It’s giving some better signals around the UK’s agreements and we’ll be studying this closely when intentions to be a serious free trader.

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Petch leads NZ’s pedal power Te Awamutu Ladies 18-hole: Division 1 - Elaine Former Te Troutbeck 34, Division 2 - Glennis Kay Awamutu 34, followed by Margaret Johnson 33; Tokyo Olympics resident Barbara O'Regan 33; Raewyn Colman Patrick Bevin 32. BMX, road, MTB will compete Ladies 9-hole: Jenny Forster 16 points; in the road Donna Davies 15. cyclists named cycling. Vets: John Lynch 38; Andrew Brown Photo / Supplied 38; Sid Lim 36; Sylvia Gooch 36. OLYMPICS Te Awamutu PAK'nSave Open - June performed road rider in two decades, 12: Men’s division 1: Gross - Christipher while Patrick is not only accom- Parker (Tirau) 72, Nett - Tim Crotty he New Zealand Olympic plished on the road, but also world 67, Stableford - Dave Ferguson 39; Committee has named four class as a time trialist,” said Cycling Macs Lindsey (Cambridge) 36; Jim riders for road, mountain New Zealand high performance direc- Kirkham 36; Michael Macdonald 35. bike and BMX, to complete tor Martin Barras. Men’s divison 2: Gross - John Hill 86, theT 19-strong New Zealand cycling “Anton Cooper has been our stand- Nett - Robert Wetere 72, Stableford - team for the Tokyo Olympic Games out mountain bike performer consist- Peter Reddin 36; Lachlan Bowers 36; including 23-year Rebecca Petch, a ently in recent times and trained Francois De Jager 35; Graeme Bayly long-standing of the Te Awamutu diligently back home in lockdown to 35. BMX Club. produce career-best form this year. Ladies: Heather Keefe (Rotorua) 73, Petch been a member of the Te “It has been a challenging time for Nett - Ani Bahler 73, Stableford - Awamutu BMX Club since a young BMX, with its expansive international Gemma Towers 36; Toni Coleman 35; age and comes from a strong BMX travel schedule derailed by the Jenny Towers 35. family. coronavirus pandemic and New Zea- Stewart Alexander Despite being a top tier athlete, she land’s leading female riders not racing Rain resulted in the Stewy 200 being always has time to give back to the the UCI Supercross since early 2020. cancelled on Sunday, but the club is club and help develop the BMX talent “However, Rebecca Petch showed now preparing for the Brian Clarke through training the club members she is of international quality and Memorial Open Tournament on and running clinics. Te Awamutu’s Rebecca Petch is off to the Olympics for BMX. Photo / Dan Griffiths importantly has the potential to de- Tuesday, June 29 which is open to This is an accomplishment that the velop into even more of a contender. all golfers with a handicap. club are extremely proud of. second Olympic Games after being Christchurch, who has jumped inside “There are a number of highly Vets: Ross Signal 36 points; Alec Highly respected professionals the sole roadie in Rio, with the climbs the top 20 on the world rankings with promising young riders moving into Cruickshank 33; Rod Ward 32; Doug George Bennett and Patrick Bevin will and climes of Tokyo suited to his two top-10 finishes on the UCI World the international scene with the hope Atkinson 32; Bryce Pepperell 32. compete on the road, and Anton skillset. Cup this season, gets the opportunity of more riders earning quota spots for 18-hole Ladies: Gross - Cheryl Forster Cooper in mountain bike cross- He is joined by Taupo¯’s Patrick to realise his Olympic dream. Paris in four years.” 91; Thora Young 105; Carol Formosa country, as well as Petch who is a Bevin, 30, in his sixth year on the Petch, from Te Awamutu, has NZOC chief executive Kereyn 107. three-time BMX national champion, World Tour, after joining Israel Start- never been out of the medals at the Smith congratulated the athletes. Net - Cheryl Forster 76; Thora Young will be in action at Tokyo’s Ariake Up Nation team this year. Bevin is a elite national championships over the “Well done to all four of the 78; Helen Parker 78; Sharyn Haycock Urban Sports Park. World Tour stage winner and special- last seven years, from the age of 16. athletes selected today. New Zealand 81. The quartet join the 15 track riders ist in the time trial, and was pipped She was a World Cup semifinalist is a proud cycling nation whether it Points - Carol Formosa 30; Helen named earlier to form a 19-strong for a World Championship medal two twice last year and at the Baku World be BMX, mountain bike, road or track, Parker 29; Thora Young 28; Sharyn team from Cycling New Zealand who years ago. He will also ride the road Championships in 2018. In addition to and we can’t wait to cheer you on Haycock 27. will have a busy schedule, collec- race, likely in support of Bennett, who her strong performances during the in just over a month’s time,” said 9-hole Ladies: Gross - Susan Weal 63; tively chasing medals on 12 of the 17 will compete in the time trial as well. qualification period, the Tokyo Smith. Ann Ellis 63; Shirley Woolly 65; Bev days of competition in Tokyo. Cooper, the Trek Factory profes- Games will also help develop her Bennett, Bevin and Cooper will all Roigard 65. Bennett, the Jumbo Visma profes- sional, is a seven-time national cham- potential for Paris 2024. remain in Europe, while Petch and Net - Shirley Woolly 40; Ann Ellis 41; sional, rose to 26th in the world last pion and has numerous Oceania titles “While we have a growing number the track squad will prepare in New Susan Weal 42; Lynne Fookes 42. year — the highest of any Kiwi rider and a Commonwealth Games victory of riders on the UCI World Tour, Zealand before flying to Tokyo late Points - Susan Weal 14; Ann Ellis 14; in the last 20 years. He returns for his to his credit. The 26-year-old from George Bennett has been our best- next month. Shirley Woolly 13; Lynne Fookes 12.

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SUNDAY 27TH JUNE - 11 - 11:30AM 163B NGAHAPE RD, TE AWAMUTU DEADLINE SALE bayleys.co.nz/2312391 SUNDAY 27TH JUNE - 1 - 1:30PM 220 CACTUS COURT, TE AWAMUTU DEADLINE SALE Thursday, June 24, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 13 Unbeaten Matamata too strong DRAWS SENIOR RUGBY FIXTURES – 26/06 PREMIER: Former Black Caps Hautapu v Te Awamutu Sports at Cambridge Memorial Park. Field 1. skipper faces O¯ haupo¯ Kickoff 2.45pm. PREMIER B: on Bedford Park Hautapu B v Te Awamutu Sports Development at Cambridge Memorial Park. Field 1. Kickoff 1pm. RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP: O¯ haupo¯ v Suburbs at O¯ haupo¯ Memorial Park, Field 1. Kickoff n an overcast afternoon, 2.45pm. O¯ haupo¯ arrived at Bedford Pirongia v Leamington at Pirongia Park in Matamata Domain, Field 1. Kickoff 2.45pm. motivated to back up their CHAMPIONSHIP B: fantasticO team effort last week against O¯ haupo¯BvSuburbsBatO¯ haupo¯ Pirongia. Memorial Park, Field 1. CANCELLED O¯ haupo¯ were without regular A Pirongia B v Leamington B at grade squad members Kerry Pirongia Domain, Field 1. Kickoff Matthews, Taylor Hayes, Chris 1pm. Ferguson, Ethan Refoy, Baylee Davies DIVISION 2: and co-captain Dylan Samson. Kihikihi - Bye United Matamata Sports, who beat Te Awamutu Marist v Kereone at Melville in the first round and who Castleton Park, Field 1. Kickoff were currently unbeaten in the 2.45pm. second round, fielded a strong side O¯ haupo¯halfback Scott Thomas was their sole tryscorer. Photos / Jesse Wood WOMEN’S: including 39-year-old, former New CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: Kihikihi v Zealand Cricket captain, Brendon First five Josh Thomas started to In the backs, Bronson Wilson- Hamilton Marist at Kihikihi Domain, McCullum at fullback. show his worth, organising the Beech again showed what a great Field 1. Kickoff 1pm. As the game kicked off, Matamata O¯ haupo¯attack and was never afraid pick-up he has been for O¯ haupo¯this SENIOR RUGBY RESULTS – 19/06 showed why they were a premier to take on the line himself. season, working hard on defence and PREMIER: team earlier in the season. And it was a Thomas brother who always challenging the Matamata O¯ torohanga 20 – 46 Te Awamutu Directed around Bedford Park by got O¯ haupo¯on the board, halfback midfield. Sports impressive first five-eighths Kieran Scott Thomas burrowed his way over Centre Lance Elrick worked hard PREMIER B: Holdsworth, Matamata tested the to score. and was supported by outside backs O¯ torohanga B 31 – 7 Te Awamutu O¯ haupo¯defensive line. As the whistle went for halftime, Roy Drew, Caleb Kennedy and Dean Sports Development If it wasn’t through strong carries Matamata led 35-5. Fullerton. CHAMPIONSHIP: from powerful No 8 Dan Pearce, it The hosts started the second half Matamata were just too strong, United Matamata Sports 63 – 5 was talented centre Alex Thrupp, the way they started the first, Former New Zealand cricket captain running out winners 63-5. O¯ haupo¯ who is training with the Waikato HP knocking chunks out of the O¯ haupo¯ Brendon McCullum played fullback Coaches Jordan Farrington and Hinuera 29 – 5 Pirongia Squad and has previously repre- defensive line, consistently getting for Matamata. Mitch Graham would have been CHAMPIONSHIP B: sented King Country. across the advantage line. proud of their team, they never gave Hinuera B 29 – 0 Pirongia B Matamata raced to a 21-0 lead, but Strongly built winger Paora flankers captain Hayden Thomas and up and kept trying right to the final United Matamata Sports B – O¯ haupo¯ when they lost a player to the sin bin, Morunga caused O¯ haupo¯all sorts of Sam Foster got through a power of whistle. B - CANCELLED O¯ haupo¯begun to put some phases problems with his powerfully carries, work, making tackle after tackle. They O¯ haupo¯ faithful Peter Bloodworth, DIVISION 2: together. consistent tackle breaks and carrying were supported by workaholic lock Brian and Janice Matthews, Graham Huntly COB 98 – 19 Kihikihi O¯ haupo¯’s Liam Palaone and Liam would be tacklers as he made bust Alex Fullerton who had to carry the Kennedy and president Debs Holmes Te Awamutu Marist - Bye Fox both put their hands up to carry after bust. bulk of the lineout work when they made the trip across to Matamata to WOMEN’S: the ball on number of occasions. For O¯ haupo¯, hard-working lost Liam Fox to injury. support their beloved team as well. Kihikihi 39 – 7 Taupiri

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Justin Miezenbeek Fullback Smiler-Ah Kiong shone in despite loss his best game for the club in his debut sland Reserve in O¯ torohanga year, sound defensively at the back has played host to some memor- and showing some of the immense RUGBY able Te Awamutu Sports per- skill and athleticism he is capable of. formances over the years, but Pivot Martin also put together his ISaturday’s 46-20 demolition of best game in TA Sports colours, his Heading to Hinuera on any given O¯ torohanga after trailing 14-7 at the astute field kicking pushing Saturday for a game of footy is hard half may go down as one of the best. O¯ torohanga back into their half and enough, but to head there with 16 Sports have shown glimpses in almost perfect from the tee. players in the rain would be consid- games this season of what they are MPV Points: 3: Carl Finlay, 2: Latrell ered an impossible task for the capable of, but hadn’t found the con- Smiler-Ah Kiong, 1: Dillon Martin Pirongia B rugby team. sistency needed to trouble the top Te Awamutu Sports Premier’s fullback Latrell Smiler-Ah Kiong scoring a try. The first 10 minutes of rugby was sides, but it all fell into place on a Photo / Justin Miezenbeek O¯ torohangaBvTe some of the most sustained and con- gloomy afternoon in O¯ torohanga Awamutu Sports trolled rugby that Pirongia B have where a tightly contested first half defensive lines meant the score Sports led 29-20. Development played all year. gave way to an avalanche of confid- remained unchanged until right on O¯ torohanga were losing any Te Awamutu Sports Premier De- The weather meant the game ence and dominance. half time where, after an extended chance of staying with Sports, and the velopment continued their small stayed tight and suited a controlled Thirty-nine second half points to period on defence, Sports’ hurried visitors responded by putting the improvements but found themselves 10-man game. the hosts’ six and Te Awamutu find attempt at clearing kick was charged hammer down, marching downfield on the wrong side of the score line, The last five minutes of the half themselves sitting fourth on the lad- down and fell into an O¯ torohanga with Dillon again slotting a penalty to going down 31-7 to O¯ torohanga B. saw Hinuera open up the Pirongia der and three points clear of Hamilton hand to score to lead by seven. make it 32-20. They had moments of control and side to score twice, going into Marist in fifth. The period just after half-time has Sports got great value from their had chances, and showed good pati- halftime at 12-0. Two incredible tries to fullback been troublesome in recent weeks for bench, who seamlessly integrated ence with ball in hand but were held The second half was another arm Latrell Smiler-Ah Kiong led the way, Te Awamutu and they put that to bed themselves into the action and by the out by a strong defensive line from wrestle, with the majority of the game while Shauncy Waho, Cody when a perfectly placed grubber from time Smiler-Ah Kiong scored his the hosts, who lived up to their staying in the middle third of the field. Nordstrom, Daniel Fereti and Mat- Waho was finished off by Nordstrom second from a perfectly placed cross undefeated premiership run by Hinuera were able to secure some thew Towers also crossed the chalk. three minutes into the second-half. kick, stepping the final defender to defending strongly and taking their vital field position through penalties, Pivot Dillon Martin added five Martin’s conversion from out wide run the last 30 metres untouched. chances when they were there. leading to a well-constructed third try conversions and two penalties to had the sides locked up again at 14-all. Desperate to attack from every- Sports made them work for their — and not long after scored their round out a complete team perform- Martin gave Sports their first lead where to get something out of the points though, gone were the batches fourth out wide, with a tiring Pirongia ance. of the game in the 48th minute with game, the hosts forced passes and of tries, and soft tries after being on backline unable to defend the full Te Awamutu came out of the gates a penalty, and as they ground down skipper Matthew Towers was on the attack, O¯ torohanga had to work build width of the field. firing, but after some strong defence the O¯ torohanga forward pack, the spot to get his hands on a pass, juggle pressure and wear the defensive line The final act of the game saw from the hosts held Sports out, hon- swell of momentum built until the and run the remaining 15 metres on down. Pirongia take possession, only to have ours were even until against the run dam burst and it was one-way traffic. his own to seal an outstanding team Impressive for Te Awamutu, was a wide pass intercepted and Hinuera of play a deft chip fell into Flanker Fereti capped an impress- win, thrusting Te Awamutu into the man of the match Boston finishing off the game under the posts, O¯ torohanga hands in space, and they ive performance when he scored semifinal conversations with two McCullough, who relished the putting the final score at 29-0. opened the scoring to lead 7-0 in the around the ruck fringe in the 54th weeks to play. 80-minute hit out and mixed it up There were a number of great seventh minute. minute. Martin’s only miss of the day There were performances of note with the huge O¯ torohanga forward performances but a true measure of With the rain stopping, both sides left the score 22-14. across the board, but prop Carl Finlay pack, was strong in the tackle and what it means to represent your club played enterprising rugby until Two penalties by ex-Sports pivot was key in the engine room to lay dangerous with ball in hand. was Andy Charleston, who despite midfielder Waho pounced on an Evaan Reihana bookended a spec- the platform for the riot that was to Sports’ lone try scorer was captain suffering a stomach bug gave the O¯ torohanga mistake, kicked ahead tacular score from fullback Smiler-Ah follow. Cameron Reynolds, who pounced on team huge go-forward for 60 minutes. and won the race to the ball, Martin’s Kiong, who flew at full stretch in the Alongside him, hooker Brad Van a mistake, kicked the ball ahead and In the backs, Daniel Webber put conversion tied the game at 7-all. corner to catch a cross field kick to der Heyden was everywhere against gathered to score. The Josh Bennett together a great performance in the Both sides had periods of control stun the crowd. Martin’s sideline con- his old club, the forward pack brought conversion rounded out Sports’ midfield, working tirelessly in de- as the first half waned, but strong version was the perfect cap and the physicality to the huge points for the day. fence and giving Pirongia direction.

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aikato, Chiefs and Ma¯ori All Blacks midfielder Quinn Tupaea is one of the four All Blacks new capsW selected for the 2021 Steinlager Series Tests against Fiji and Tonga. The former Hamilton Boys’ High School student comes into the squad alongside (Southland/ Highlanders), Ethan Blackadder (Tas- man/Crusaders) and former Chiefs player (Tasman/ Kiwi Searancke Photo / Brendon O'Hagan Graham Purvis Photo / Photosport Deacon Manu Photo / Photosport ). George Bower (Otago/Crusaders) A panel of local judges has been on their Facebook page. O¯ haupo¯ was also named last year but is yet selected in order to make a team of Panel members: WAIKATO CAPS: 148 (1984-1997) to receive a cap. the century as Waikato Murray Meinung, Kevin Hart, WAIKATO POINTS: 45 and Beauden Bar- head towards their centenary Brian Clarke, David Fox, Jesse Wood TOTAL ALL BLACK MATCHES: 28 rett return to the fold after stints in celebrations. and Evan Pegden. (1989-1993) Japan while Angus Ta’avao and Quinn Tupaea. Photo / NZR Each week three players will be PANEL’S HOOKER FOR 100 XV: TOTAL ALL BLACK POINTS: 4 have both been recalled. announced for a single position, one Warren Gatland DEACON MANU Cambridge’s (Wai- Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Patrick through to 15. BORN: 1979 kato/Chiefs) has the chance to play Tuipulotu, Tupou Vaa’i, Samuel In the following week’s edition, the TIGHTHEAD PROP PICKS: CLUB: University Test rugby for the first time in two Whitelock ©, Ethan Blackadder*, panel’s pick of those three will be KIWI SEARANCKE WAIKATO CAPS: 66 (1999-2005) years after struggling with injuries. , Akira Ioane, Luke announced as the winner of that BORN: 1952 WAIKATO POINTS: 40 Lock , with 122 caps, Jacobson, , , position. CLUB: Te Awamutu Old Boys, TOTAL FIJI MATCHES: 13 takes over the captaincy from the Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie*, Please note these picks are voted Hamilton Marist, Eastern Suburbs (2009-2012) injured . Aaron Smith, , Beauden on by the panel and it is their opinion WAIKATO CAPS: 73 (1976-1983) TOTAL FIJI POINTS: 0 2021 Steinlager Series squad Barrett, Richie Mo’unga, Braydon as a group. WAIKATO POINTS: 4 (*denotes uncapped): Ennor, David Havili, , We invite the public to have their TOTAL ALL BLACK MATCHES: - Send an email to teawamutu. , , Codie Anton Lienert-Brown, Quinn say, although this will not affect the TOTAL ALL BLACK POINTS: - [email protected] or drop a Taylor, George Bower*, Ethan de Tupaea*, , George final XV. GRAHAM PURVIS i note off to the Te Awamutu Groot*, , , Bridge, Will Jordan, Damian Waikato Rugby have also started BORN: 1960 Courier office stating who Angus Ta’avao, Karl Tu’inukuafe, McKenzie, a fan selected Team of the Century CLUB: Athletic, Hamilton Old Boys, your pick would be and why.

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And as the Magic at three quarter time was still NZME’s Jesse Wood slowly could only answer with 11, it comfortably in the Tactix’ THE board makes his way up the ladder, didn’t bode well for the visitors. hands. while Paper Plus’ Murray It was a much more even And the ‘home’ side were Bernie Michelle Green and Harcourts’ Melanie second quarter, though, as the determined to finish the way McDonalds 73% LJ Hooker 67% Barker are next in fourth equal. Magic player Tori Kolose. Magic defence stepped up and they began and quickly Bridie Osborne from the Photo / Photosport forced the Tactix to really work stretched out to a 15-goal ad- Storyteller Bar & Eatery rounds their attack. Goal defence Karin hard to supply their shooters, vantage. off the picksters. Burger was the stand-out and markedly slowed down the Bassett had managed to Tactix Tactix Picksters: don’t forget to use player of the match – snaffling rate of the Tactix’ accumu- stand tall against the Tactix Mystics ST Stars your jokers at some point! six intercepts and eight lation. defensive barrage, shooting 32 1 Match Report: deflections – and making life They won some crucial ball from 33, until she landed awk- Steel Steel A colossal first quarter per- close to miserable for the Magic on defence, but getting the ball wardly and had to leave the 2ND formance set up The Good Oil attack. into Bassett and new goal at- court with 10 minutes still left Tactix for a record-breaking The Tactix completely tack Khiarna Williams still on the clock. 68-51 victory over the Magic in dominated the first quarter, proved a mission. Especially up Auckland high school Jesse Melanie front of an appreciative Nelson making barely an error on de- against Burger, who was a re- student Amelia Walmsley got NZME 60% Harcourts 57% crowd. fence or attack. peated thorn in the Magic’s another taste of the big time in Rebounding from a loss the With Ellie Bird back from her side, snaring five intercepts in the final minutes of the match, previous week at the same concussion stand-down, and the first half. with Bird bowing out at 47 from venue, the Tactix poured on the Te Paea Selby-Rickit in super Having shot 28 from 35, Bird 58; Selby-Rickit wrapping up Tactix Tactix points in the first spell to lead form, the Magic circle de- left the court just before another impressive perform- Stars Stars 22-11 and their 17-goal winning fenders - missing the long halftime, with Kate Grant enter- ance with 19 from 23 attempts 3RD margin was the largest in the levers of Temalisi Fakahokotau ing the game at goal attack. But (83 percent). Steel Steel franchise’s 14-year history – found it difficult to close the by then, the Tactix were com- 4TH (their previous best was 14 goal Tactix down. fortably ahead, 35-22. Shooting Stats - Tactix: back in the 2009 ANZ Cham- On attack, the Magic also Bird was back for the start Ellie Bird 47/58 (81 per cent) pionship). had problems, struggling to of the third quarter, with the Te Paea Selby-Rickit 19/23 Murray Bridie It was also their largest ever make their passes stick, under Magic also making a change, (83 per cent) Paper Plus 57% Story Teller 37% ANZ Premiership goal total. pressure from the Tactix de- bringing the energetic Georgie Amelia Walmsley 2/2 (100 The Magic’s connections fence right through court. Edgecombe on at wing de- per cent) finally clicked by the third quar- With Jane Watson and fence. 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At Te Awamutu Funeral Services our dedicated team is passionate about providing valuable guidance and a personalised service at a time when you need it most. - Offering Generations of Experience - Locally Owned Qualifi ed Funeral Directors. 18 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, June 24, 2021 Te Awamutu Phone: 871 5151 Classifieds Email: [email protected] C - FAMILY NOTICES - PUBLIC NOTICES - EMPLOYMENT - FOR SALE - PROPERTIES - MOTORING - TRADE SERVICES - ENTERTAINMENT - To Let Public Notices A1 SELF Ratification of Deed of Settlement Formal Notices STORAGE Many sizes, good rates, and Post Settlement Governance Entity security and seven Deaths day access. In December 2020, the Maniapoto Māori Trust Board (MMTB) initialled a Deed DAVISON, HYDE, SCHRADER, of Settlement (DOS) with the Crown with respect to the historical Treaty of Ava May. Lillie (nee Carrick). David George Phone 871 3332 or 027 493 3187 Waitangi claims of Ngāti Maniapoto. Aged 8 months. Our amazing mother (Stumpy). Quietly passed away passed away on 16th Passed away Following many consultative hui over the past five years, MMTB are now seeking for all those in Christchurch June 2021 in her 101st peacefully at home aged 18 and over who whakapapa to Maniapoto tupuna to vote on three key matters by way of Hospital on 19 June year with Ngaire by with his family beside resolutions. These are: 2021. Treasured baby her side. him after a short SAFE ‘N’ SOUND daughter of Sophie illness with Cancer on Resolution 1 - I approve the Ngāti Maniapoto Deed of Settlement and authorise the signing of She left us as she th STORAGE and Stuart. Cherished has lived with us - 18 June 2021, aged 65 the Deed of Settlement by the Maniapoto Māori Trust Board on behalf of Ngāti Maniapoto. grand-daughter of gently, peacefully years. Dearly loved • Units available now! Cathy and Nick and with dignity. husband and best • Electric Security Fence Resolution 2 - I approve Te Nehenehenui as the Post Settlement Governance Entity to receive, Prendergast, Kaye and friend of Janette. hold and manage the Treaty of Waitangi historical settlement redress on behalf of Ngāti Michael Davison. Loved wife of the late Loved Dad to Dean, • Camera surveillance Precious niece of Doug and cherished Melissa, Jennie, 027 440 7101 Maniapoto. mother of Tui and Emma, Abby and Daniel, Bradley, Alex, or 871 2171 Resolution 3 - I agree to ratify the constitutional documents of Te Nehenehenui, for the purposes Andrew, Victoria, Roger Maxwell and their Partners. Alice, Daniel and (Urenui), Victor Grandad of 22 safestorage.co.nz of the Māori Fisheries Act 2004 and the Māori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act Katie, Hillary and (Ohaupo), Bill and Grandchildren, whom 2004 and agree it should replace the Maniapoto Māori Trust Board as the Ngāti Maniapoto Brad, and Cameron. Nadya he loved dearly. Mandated Iwi Organisation and Iwi Aquaculture Organisation for the purposes of those Acts. (Maungatepere), Kath Adored cousin of A celebration of Martin (Urenui), Fifteen ratification hui (listed below) have been scheduled where information on the Deed of Hannah, Zoe, Lincoln, Stumpy's life has been Wanted to Rent Scarlett, Thom and Ngaire and the late Settlement (DOS), Post Settlement Governance Entity (PSGE) and Mandated Iwi Organisation held. All WANTED Liz. John Neill (Ohaupo). to Rent, work- and Iwi Aquaculture Organisation (MIO/IAO) transfer will be provided. Some of these hui will be Loved and admired by communications to Ava’s funeral will be The Schrader Family. ing couple looking for 3 her many bedroom home to rent livestreamed for those that are unable to attend in person. All whānau are invited to come along held at St Patrick's grandchildren and c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, and learn about the proposed settlement package offered by the Crown and to learn about the Catholic Church, 625 Te Awamutu 3800. exclusively. Quieter area great grandchildren. prefered. Non-smokers, structure, role and responsibilities of the proposed PSGE, and the MIO/IAO transfer. Attendees will Alexandra Street, Te In accordance with "Forever & always" Awamutu on Friday, house proud. No flatmate have the opportunity to register and vote on the DOS, the PSGE and the MIO/IAO transfer proposals. th Mum’s wishes her life or boarding enquiries 25 June 2021 at will be celebrated 11:30am followed by please. Phone Katrina 021 privately by her 081 71466 . Te Wā me Te Rā Kei burial at the Te family. All Awamutu Cemetery. communications to PO 5:30pm, Monday, 12th July 2021 Te Kūiti - Te Kūiti Pā, Awakino Road All communications to Box 41, Urenui, 4349. the Davison family, 5:30pm, Tuesday, 13th July 2021 Taumarunui - Central Park Motor Inn & Conference Te Awamutu Funeral PO Box 137, Te Public Notices Centre, 7 Maata Street Awamutu 3840. Services FDANZ Te Awamutu Funeral 5:30pm, Wednesday, 14th July 2021 Piopio* - Mōkau Kohunui, 20 Moa Street Services FDANZ MARKET Funeral Directors 10am, Saturday, 17th July 2021 Maniaiti - Te Hape Marae, 1038 State Highway 30, COUNCIL CARPARK THIS Saturday Benneydale 8am - 12noon 3pm, Saturday, 17th July 2021 Ōtorohanga* - Rereamanu Marae, 465 Te Kūiti Road Gaynor Westgate: 07 870 4551 10am, Sunday, 18th July 2021 Hamilton* - Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, The University of Waikato, Gate 2B, Knighton Road

HILL, Kāwhia - Lance Shirley. 3:30pm, Sunday, 18th July 2021 -Mokai Kāinga Marae, 11 Aotea Road Passed away at Honouring yourr 6pm, Tuesday, 20th July 2021 - Pipitea Marae & Function Centre, Waikato Hospital on Te Awamutu 55-59 Thorndon Quay Saturday 19 June 2021 loved ones wishhes Country aged 80 after a short 6pm, Wednesday, 21st July 2021 Nelson - Beachside Conference and Event Centre, but courageous battle. Proudly helping families with dignity and sincerityy. Variety 70 Beach Road, Tāhunanui Beloved Husband of Club Inc Bev for 55 years, and We’re there for you 24/77. 6pm, Thursday, 22nd July 2021 Christchurch - Ōtautahi Sports Association, greatly loved Dad of 485 Tuam Street, Phillips Town Mark and Kazuyo 07 870 2137 (Japan), and Dean and FDANZ AGM 6pm, Tuesday, 27th July 2021 Auckland* - Te Puea Marae, 41 Miro Road, Māngere Chel. Was the best 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu Bridge Grandad ever for www.rosetown.co.nz Nikki Adamson Saturday 3rd July Dahlia and Sam. directly after 6pm, Wednesday, 28th July 2021 Napier - The Crown Hotel, Corner Bridge Street & Dearly loved Brother club day, 4.30pm at Hardinage Road, Ahuriri and Brother-in-law of the Bible Chapel. Ron (Twin - deceased), TE AWAMUTU Margaret and John, FUNERAL SERVICES 6pm, Thursday, 29th July 2021 Palmerston North - Distinction Hotel, 175 Cuba Street John and Glenice, Liz 6pm, Tuesday, 3rd August 2021 Rotorua* - Holiday Inn, 10 Tyron Street, Whakarewarewa and Phillip, Janice and Michael, Stuart and Saturday, 7th August 2021 Gold Coast -TBC Cheryl, Betty and Ron, and Dulcie. An Uncle ROSETOWN to many nieces and PISTOL * These hui will be live streamed nephews, and a dearly CLUB loved son of Bert and Alexandra House Chapel The voting period commences at 12pm on Monday 5th July 2021 and closes at 12pm on Monday Janice Hill (both 16th August 2021. deceased) of Te 570 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu AGM Awamutu. A Phone 871 5131 Voting Arrangements wonderful Husband, Dad, Grandad, Uncle, Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons Monday 28th June All iwi members who are registered with MMTB, and are 18 years and over with a current Brother, and friend at 7.30pm mailing address, will be sent a voting pack on Monday 5th July. The pack includes a ratification who will be greatly Garth & Lynette Williams Factory Road information booklet, voting form, return envelope and hui details card. Votes can be submitted Caring Funeral Professionals Te Awamutu missed but always in For compassionate and caring service in person at the ratification hui, by post (in the freepost envelope enclosed in the ratification our hearts. www.teawamutufuneralservices.co.nz Contact Chris information pack), or online at www.maniapoto.iwi.nz A funeral service in 027 692 4012 celebration of Lance Special Votes will be held at Alexandra House If you are not registered you can still vote by way of special vote using a special voting pack. Chapel, 570 Alexandra Remember us You will need to complete a registration or verification form (which verifies your whakapapa St, Te Awamutu on and eligibility to vote). Special votes can be cast at any of the ratification information hui or by th Friday, 25 June 2021 contacting the independent election company (Electionz at [email protected]). For your special at 11am followed by in your Will private cremation. In vote to be counted, your registration or verification must be confirmed. You will not need to lieu of flowers and leave a register on the MMTB Tribal Register to cast a special vote but you will be required to fill in a donations to Te For more whakapapa verification form to vote. Awamutu St John information, call Ambulance would be legacy of hope Whanau- who are eligible to vote are those who descend from a Maniapoto tupuna such as appreciated and 0800 53 00 00 Rereahu and his children, or Hiaroa or Rakataura and either turn 18 years old on or before the maybe left at the voting closing date. service. All communications Te Awamutu Rod A full copy of the DOS and the PSGE Trust Deed will be made available at www.maniapoto.iwi.nz please to the Hill Church Services prior to voting opening. family, P O Box 137, Te & Custom Club Awamutu 3840. For voting enquiries please call the Electionz helpline on 0800 666 045 or Invites you to their Te Awamutu Funeral email [email protected] Services FDANZ Annual General For DOS and PSGE enquiries, please email us at [email protected] Meeting Tue, July 6, 2021 at 8pm Albert Park Drive Te Awamutu Thursday, June 24, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 19 Public Notices Firewood Vehicles Wanted Trade Services TE AWAMUTU FISH 1 WEEK ONLY & GAME ASSN INC $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Te Awamutu & District $75 per cube, hard soft/ Highland Pipe Band min, phone Chad 027 661 ee Distrib FFAL nual Tr ution D 8904. O AGM An ay $ CASH FOR CARS $ 3 FIREWOOD for sale, 5m Trucks, Vans, Utes, 4x4’s, H Tuesday 29th June, 2021 at 7pm, y truck load - $200, 10m3 OLES Hairini Hall (Opp School - Paterangi Rd - Paterangi $340 truck load. Motorhomes and Caravans Please supply a sack or large 108 Rangiaowhia Road Delivered to Te • Soak • Surface wells Te Awamutu bag for tree transportation Awamutu. Phone 07 873 Wanted in any condition 9190 or 021 617 349. • Lined Soak holes DEAD OR ALIVE • Concrete products Our Club is a non profit available association and appreciates WE WILL BEAT ANY MARKET PRICE all generous donations Grazing • Foundation Drilling PRODUCE MARKET for these trees. Enquiries to P Shaw • 4WD Trucks No eftpos available. CONVENTIONAL Phone 871 4861 WINTER HOURS HAY Bales, good quality, OWNER/OPERATOR: Every Thursday 1.30 - 5.15pm $12. Phone 021 215 7489. At Selwyn Park by the Info Centre FREEPHONE HAY rounds, 10 & 12BE, STEVE COLSON Fresh produce 0508 HOLES DUG Veges, tomatoes, pears, potatoes, good quality, $95 & $110+gst. Phone 0274 724 0508 465 373 chutney, jams, local honey, 544. woodfire pizza. PUBLIC NOTICE Don’t forget your BAG of application for Club Licence CONTACT TERESA 021 624693 Plants & Gardens PHONE 0800 505 099 24/7 FLUE CLEANING SECTION 101, SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 TOP CASH AND log fire inspection Pirongia Rugby & Sports Club Incorporated, 2 PIRONGIA $$ $125 and all flue and log Kane Street, Pirongia has made application to the FOR CARS fire repairs. I also do new Waipa District Licensing Committee for the TOPIARY Buying fireplace installations. Cars, Vans, Utes, Phone Mark on 07 829 Renewal of a Club Licence in respect of the Open Fridays10am-4pm 8103 or 021 457 342. premises situated at 2 Kane Street, Pirongia 132 Sainsbury Road Big Trucks or Selling known as Pirongia Rugby & Sports Club. Pirongia OR phone property? The general nature of the business conducted (or Susan Ranstead Going or not going to be conducted) under the licence is a Sporting 0274 176 379 Same day pick up Club. DRAINAGE Call o The days on which, and the hours during which Wanted to Buy r text No job too big alcohol is (or is intended to be) sold under the or Exchange or too small - licence are: Monday to Thursday 6.00pm to 021 860 995 WE DO IT ALL! 10.30pm, Friday 6.00pm to 12.30am the 07 949 7495 Phone Bryan following day, Saturday and public holidays wanted i 027 498 9021 12noon to 12.30am the following day, Sunday calf milk Tree Services anytime 12.00noon to 10.30pm. The application may be inspected during ordinary Bocock’s office hours at the office of the Waipa District Calf Rearing Council, District Licensing Committee at either 101 Bank Street Te Awamutu or 23 Wilson Street Phone: LAWN Cambridge. Mark 027 474 6917 • Chipping • Felling • Maintenance • Hedges Pete 027 433 1440 MOWING Any person who is entitled to object and who • Stump grinding wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of Free quotes the objection with the Secretary of the District CARAVANS Reasonable rates Licensing Committee at: Waipa District Council, Boats, horse floats, Phone Steve quads, trailers, 54B SLOANE ST Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu 3840. HOOPS & SCOOPS outboards, old cars, 021 747 225 TE AWAMUTU No objection to the issue of a Renewal licence may trailers, shed be made in relation to a matter other than a matter clearouts, motorbikes. Any specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of condition, Alcohol Act 2012. anywhere. Get rid of those ugly stumps This is the only publication of this notice. Phone Steve PLUMBING 027 622 0011 easily! 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Provididers of qualliity carree i inn theW aipa Distrriict for over 30 years.s. Attained f our years MM..O.H.H certifiification.n. SITUATIONVACANT  DOMESTIC What’s On Due to retiring in mid-July, we are seeking a person to take on the above position. TWO part time and for July ONE full time position available The successful person must have good knowledge Office Administrator of cleaning, laundry and infection control and Te Awamutu Events Guide as notified to the Kitchenhand, customer service, server. We are seeking an efficient, motivated and Te Awamutu Visitor i-Site Centre. awareness of Health and Safety practices to ■ Full training provided. well-organised office administrator to join our 1 ‘Little Stars’ Te Awamutu Intermediate School protect our residents and staff. Production, School Hall, 7.30pm. ‘Little Stars’ the school team. musical. Come out see our little stars in action. Tickets available at the school office $15, $5 child/ Please email CV to: [email protected] Hours are 8am to 4pm, Monday and Friday. This is a part-time 15 hrs per week position. student. Phone 871 6377. or call 871 8037 or 021 047 9747, or visit ■ 3 Te Awamutu Country Variety Club, Bible the shop in the Mitre10 Mega Complex Chapel. 12.30- 4.30pm. Contact 870 1551. Full orientation/Training will be given. Key Requirements: ■ 4, 21 Kihikihi Police House Temple Cottage • Able to prioritise Trust, 20 Lyon Street, Kihikihi. 11am — 2pm. Large • Efficient time management skills collection of historical records and memorabilia, Contact - Heather Lydford on 871 3672 • Communicate well with parents, team some in digital form. Contact Jan Burch, 871 3685. ■ between 9 am - 4 pm, Monday to Friday members, students and visitors 10 10 Matariki Star Constellation Artwork with Oriwa, Te Awamutu Museum, 10am- 2pm. Make • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office a Matariki star and add it to our constellation. and Google Drive Contact, 872 0085. • Proficient with invoicing and wages ■ 11 11 Pirongia Country Music Club, Magills Butchery are seeking motivated and (training will be given) Nga¯hinapouri Hall, 12.30 — 4.30pm. Contact, 0274 enthusiastic team players to join our friendly 802 552. team. Here at Magills we have respect for Find your next ■ 12-26 Let’s Get Craft (School Holiday To request an application pack Programme), Te Awamutu Library. Free school the butchery trade and strive to provide our car now. please email: customers with not only high-quality meats but holiday activities, programme available from the offi[email protected] library or library website. the best customer service around. ■ 14, 25 Ponderosa Country Music Club, Te Rahu DRIVEN.CO.NZ Applications close: Hall 12.30pm — 4.30pm. Contact, 871 3129. Roles Available: ■ 16 Te Awamutu 60’s Up, Meet at the Waipa¯ 12 noon, Friday, 2 July 2021 Workingmens Club, 10.30am. Contact, 871 4097. Full Time Butchery Labourer ■ 17 Ko Matariki Mai Te Aroha Tauroa, Te • As a butchery labourer your role will include Employment Awamutu Library, 10.30am to 12pm. Celebrate the Do you LOVE Jewellery? Vacancies start of the Ma¯ori new year with star craft with Te meat packing, bandsaw work, and delivery of Aroha Tauroa. Koha entry. product. You will also be trained in general meat ■ 18 Te Awamutu Country Music Club, Methodist knowledge, hygiene, and food safety. Applicant Full Time Sales Professional PART-TIME Hall, 1.00 — 4.30pm. Contact, 871 2799. must have a current driver’s license and a clean ■ 20 Kihikihi Ukulele Club, Anglican Church Hall, driving record. As the nature of this job is quite We are looking for a Full Time Sales Professional to confidently lead DELIVERY Kihikihi. Doors open 6.30pm, playing starts 7pm. Players of all skill levels welcome. $5 per session. physical a certain level of fitness is required. our sales team on the shop floor and ensure delivery of our award PERSON Contact Angela, 870 2649. winning customer service. (Te Awamutu) Part Time Bakery/Retail Front of House We are stockists of Diamond & Coloured gemstone, Gold & Silver We are looking for • As a bakery/front of house team member your someone to deliver role will include serving customers in the bakery Jewellery, teamed with leading brands such as Pandora, Karen Walker, the NZ Herald and Seiko & Citizen Watches. Waikato Times and on the checkout, assisting customers with for 3-4 days purchases, preparing bakery goods and tidying We provide full Jewellery manufacturing & undertake repairs for per week. the bakery, cash-up duties when necessary. Jewellery & Watches. You will Need: ➧Your own reliable Key Attributes for both positions will include: To succeed with us you’ll need to vehicle. ➧Cell phone • Great time management • Have a passion for fashion, a creative knack for styling & an eye ➧The ability to start • Excellent communication skills for detail early. ➧To be reliable and • Pleasant in nature • A minimum of 2 years retail experience or customer service able to work Other beneficial skills will include: unsupervised. • A basic knowledge of meat cuts • Be customer focussed with a mature attitude & a high level of You will be an • Pride in your work presentation employee of our • Great team player Company and not a • Be computer savvy contractor. • Have the ability to work independently & within a team For more information • Able to work alternate Saturday mornings please phone Please send a cover letter and CV to Peter on [email protected] 0274 192 529 In return we offer you an exciting and challenging role within our constantly growing business. 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167 Mangapiko Street 3 1 2 3/35 Northleigh Place 3 1 1 Te Awamutu Te Awamutu

Definite Wow Factor Auction Let the Sunshine In… Sale By Deadline 1:00pm, Thursday 1st July 2021 Closes: 4pm Wed 30 June 2021 Situated a stone’s throw from the main street, local This centrally positioned two or three- (unless sold prior) (unless sold prior) schools, park, town library and Events Centre, this ______bedroom retirement townhouse will promise ______solid 1940’s weatherboard home with imported you treasured days whiling away the hours European joinery, is a definite must see! Freshly View View with a good book, listening to the grandkid’s refurbished into a contemporary and stylish home Sunday 1:00 - 1:30pm Friday 12pm & Sunday 1pm by the current owners, potential buyers will be ______stories, or planning your next holiday. Offering ______justifiably impressed by the beautiful presentation of Agent a safe community of people who will check on Agent the property as well as the fact that all they need to Fiona Collins 027 295 4250 your welfare, and a small low maintenance Gary Derbyshire 021 149 4371 do is move in and unpack. Delivering on the promise garden to potter around in, this home delivers Mark Derbyshire 021 181 7747 of comfortable, modern living and entertaining, the peace and security in spades. home is tastefully decorated in neutral colours with LJ Hooker Te Awamutu LJ Hooker Te Awamutu stunning native timber flooring. (07) 871 5044 (07) 871 5044 teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1F7YGG8 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1F8AGG8 Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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3/1 Cherry Tree Close Te Awamutu 3 1 1 140 Swarbrick Drive Te Awamutu 3 1 1 When Location Counts Affordable First Find… For Sale $623,000 Sale By Deadline Closes: 4:00pm This 1980’s brick detached townhouse features three With 3 bedrooms, a full-sized family section & just a short Wednesday 7th July 2021 (unless sold prior) bedrooms and a recently refurbished kitchen and View Sunday 12:00 - 12:30pm hop to the Intermediate School for the kids, this property bathroom. The property is centrally located in a peaceful teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1F06GG8 demands inspection! Well fenced with a garage workshop View Sunday 2:00 - 2:30pm and sought-after street and is a perfect downsizer for for those projects & vaulted lounge ceiling for a bit of teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz retirees. Contact Ian today to organise a time to view. character. LJ Hooker Te Awamutu (07) 871 5044 Ian Jones 027 447 1758 LJ Hooker Te Awamutu (07) 871 5044 Mark Derbyshire 021 181 7747 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 [email protected] Licensed Agent REAA 2008 [email protected]

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1412b Cambridge Road Te Awamutu 2 1 2 243 Taylor Avenue Te Awamutu 3 1 2 Rural Views, Urban Lifestyle Terrific On Taylor Sale By Deadline Closes 4:00pm Thursday For Sale By Negotiation Conveniently located close to Te Awamutu’s Mega Centre, This 3 bedroom home sits on a 911m2 (apprx) family sized 1st July 2021 (unless sold prior) this tidy 2-bedroom home with spectacular rural views, is a section, with good garaging & plenty of off street parking. View teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1F7KGG8 perfect opportunity for young couples to step onto the View Sunday 1:00 - 1:30pm The spacious back section could easily be turned into a child property ladder or for investors to add to their rental teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1F8CGG8 friendly space for the children to explore & have fun or be portfolio. Add this property to the top of your list! used as an extension of the outdoor living area. LJ Hooker Te Awamutu (07) 871 5044 Braden Chick 027 373 7790 LJ Hooker Te Awamutu (07) 871 5044 Nadine Wells 027 444 0774 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 [email protected] Licensed Agent REAA 2008 [email protected] LJ Hooker Te Awamatu trading as Te Awamutu Realty (REAA 2008). All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.