Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, December 7, 2006 Te Awamutu’S Newest School Open by Dean Taylor Maniapoto/Tapu Home
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ISSN 1170-1099 FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS CONTACT: Chris Gadsby Rural/Lifestyle Specialist 075TC070/06 Mobile: 027 246 5800 A/hrs: 07 870 1386 Published Tuesday and Thursday THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2006 Rosetown Realty Ltd MREINZ phone: (07) 871-7149 Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Now over four Proposal for Council to million Kiwis Results from the 2006 Cen- sus show New Zealand’s resi- dent population grew faster in give Waipa tourism push the last fi ve years than at any time during the past 30 years. By Grant Johnston The population increased by Tourism is a major contribu- 7.8% between 2001 and 2006 tor to the Waipa economy, and and now stands at over four it should be promoted through million (4,027,947). regional collaboration and co-or- This compared to growth of dination. just 3.3% in the previous fi ve That was the consensus of year period. last week’s public meeting in Te Waipa District’s population is Awamutu promoted by Tourism now 42,501. Ahead. A range of information from Spokesperson, Ian Parlane the 2006 Census is available at (a former board member of the www.stats.govt.nz now defunct Tourism Waikato) says the meeting demonstrated that there is desire for a tour- Motorcyclist ism development organisation for Waipa. airlifted Mr Parlane says the group A 34-year-old Christchurch appreciated Council facilitating man was airlifted to Waikato the meeting and paying for a Hospital with multiple com- convenor to run it. pound fractures to his legs “Council is also to be con- after crashing his motorcycle gratulated for its foresight and with a car transporter on Tues- planning as far as tourism in our day night. district is concerned.” The crash occurred on Mr Parlane says Council staff State Highway 31 north of have been supportive of Tourism Otorohanga at about 8.30pm. Ahead’s efforts, including district The Westpac Waikato Air Am- development offi cer, Phyllis Hu- bulance had to land in a nearby itema and manager policy and TOURISM AHEAD believes Waipa District Council has a role to play in promoting tourist attractions like paddock marked just by fl ares. strategy, Ross McNeil. Maungatautari and Te Awamutu’s iconic Rose Garden. 341061AD The patient was attended by “The demise of Tourism St John advanced paramedics. Waikato has left a void in re- trict councils to tourism in the - frustrated that some councils Ahead will formally approach gional tourism and tourism is Waikato region. were being propped up by the WDC with a proposal for Coun- Fun-d-raising so important to our district that Waipa was one of just six coun- city’s ratepayers. cil to establish a new tourism there was no way we were going cils funding Tourism Waikato Waipa Mayor Alan Livingston authority. at Primary to let it languish,” Mr Parlane - contributing an annual grant said Council would carefully Tourism Ahead wants Council Te Awamutu Primary School told the Courier. of $15,000 towards promotion of consider any proposal put to it, to adopt a leading role in devel- raised $3645 through partici- At the same time, Hamilton- tourism in the region. but warned it would be looking to oping a tourism strategy, defi n- pating in the Golden Circle Fun based economic development Tourism Waikato ‘went out of ensure ratepayers were getting ing and shaping the future role of Run Programme recently. group, Katoloyst is promoting business’ earlier this year after value for money before commit- tourism in the district and region greater fi nancial contribution The programme combines Hamilton City Council withdrew ting to any fi nancial support. and acting as a tourism facilita- from tourism operators and dis- Mr Parlane says Tourism tor and advocate. fi tness and fun to help raise its annual grant of $230,000 funds through sponsorship for participants. For more information on the Hydroslide closed programme phone 09 5234 026. Curling Kiwi for maintenance Te Awamutu’s Lorne DePape has been named in the New Te Awamutu Events Centre’s water fl ow down the slide), and Zealand men’s curling team for hydroslide was closed for main- sealing the decorative rockery the 16th Pacifi c championships tenance on Monday and through at the slide splash pool area (to in Tokyo from November 21-26. to next Tuesday to ensure it is in overcome seepage and improve The participating nations top shape for summer. slide performance). involved are: Japan, Korea, The work will be done by Opus Some work will also be done on New Zealand, China, Chinese Consultants on behalf of Waipa the hydroslide pump to reduce Taipei and Australia. The top District Council. friction and improve perform- two men’s teams qualify for the The works include repainting ance and energy effi ciency (to 2007 world championship in the stair support tower using generate higher water fl ows). Edmonton, Canada in April. a special kind of paint to im- Council says inconvenience New Zealand is represented prove corrosion protection and will be kept to a minimum while by the men’s and women’s the stair’s appearance, check- this maintenance is completed, teams that won the national ing and repairing some leaking and once work is complete the champs in Naseby in August. joints, buffi ng the inside of the hydroslide will be “better than File photo. hydroslide tube (to improve ever”. OPEN 7 DAYS Coruba Phone 871 4009 The ultimate of Cnr Sloane & Vaile Sts Rum TE AWAMUTU presents for men. 1 litre Offer valid until 11/12/06 Sox or Jox while stocks last (Try a tie if desperate) Johnnie Black Heart Walker Cans 1 litre 1 dozen 15 ALEXANDRA STREET, TE AWAMUTU PHONE 871 6307 $$34.9934.99 $$35.9935.99 $$20.0020.00 341TC006/06 339TC020/06 334TC040/06 YOUR LETTERS 220101 AlexandraAlexandra StSt Urban ‘garden’ an eyesore PPh/Fax:h/Fax: 870870 40554055 The festive season has arrived again. A little whinge and the reason for But, alas, those who followed have cil not insist that the developers of the having it through your pages is, I do neither the desire nor the will to return new shopping centre in Cambridge Don’t be disappointed! not know to whom to whinge - Waipa it to its original glory. Road tidy up that eyesore. It’s like a District Council or Benchmark Build- I walk past the spot frequently and I bomb site - downtown Baghdad. Book NOW for your Christmas ing Supplies. am very disappointed with the sight it These two sites are on prime entranc- Function or Party I refer to raised area of trees and presents. es to our town - not a nice welcome for shrubs immediately adjacent to the Surrounded as the area is with so visitors. For large groups - private dining timber yard, directly opposite the Infor- much beauty and the fi ne information TERRY BROADBRIDGE available - buffet style. mation Centre in Arawata Street. facility, it is very disappointing to see Editor’s note: The situation which is On one side is a nice planting of roses, such neglect. the main part of your letter was the Full bar facilities available, with a great however the raised plot leaves a lot to Come on whoever is responsible, be it selection of tap and bottle beer, subject of a Letter to the Editor sev- wines, spirits and RTD’s. be desired. WDC or Benchmark, how about a little eral years ago, from the Te Awamutu When it was originally conceived and tender loving care. It can hardly break manager of Benchmark Building The management and staff wish all constructed it was well designed and the bank. Supplies, expressing frustration at the our valuable clients a Merry Christmas was a credit to the originators. And while I am at it, could the Coun- process. and a Happy New Year. For Bookings or enquires Sad primary principal is leaving phone (07) 870 4055 Visitor Centre volunteers Mr McLauchlan is a special principal. He has been provide great service principal at Te Awamutu Primary School for 13 years. It is two weeks until he leaves our school. As Tuesday the 5th of Comments received He is going to have a break and maybe travel around in December was National Vol- through our visitor book rate his caravan with Mrs McLauchlan. unteer Day this week it is Te Awamutu Visitor Centre It’s so sad. only appropriate that a huge as one of the best they have The primary principal who is going to take over from thank you goes out to all the visited in New Zealand, a Mr McLauchlan is Mr Duncan. volunteers who give their true refl ection of the service The deputy principal who is going to take over from Mr time, dedication and support and presentation of our Cen- Milne who is retiring too, is Mrs Gibbs - not my teacher. to the Te Awamutu i-SITE tre. My teacher’s name is Mrs Gibbes with an e. Visitor Centre. Wishing all the ladies a He’s going to miss the children I think. Over 20 volunteers work a very special Christmas and I hope he thinks we’re sensible. roster at the centre assisting Happy New Year! MCKENZIE CLAYDON (7) Claire, Jacq and I and we ROZ LIDDELL Room 5, Te Awamutu Primary would not be able to manage Manager Te Awamutu i-SITE the workload without them. Visitor Centre Deputy will be missed too! Happy to be involved in promotion Mr Milne has been the Every one at our school Te Awamutu Trade Aid Congratulations to Vayle, deputy principal at Te is going to miss him and enjoyed being involved in the who won our spot prize and Awamutu Primary for a Mr McLauchlan.