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where are we? Te Awamutu 1585 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu what do we do? Panel and paint specialists and Insurance approved repairs for cars, trucks & machinery - courtesy cars available Published Tuesday & Thursday TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2016 Couurier PH 871 6780 Your community newspaper for over 100 years EXTRA COPIES 40c Victim named Vote of confidence The man killed in a crash on Kakepuku Road on Sunday, BY DEAN TAYLOR October 2 has been named as 23-year-old Mandeep Singh. Returning mayor Jim Mr Singh is an Indian Mylchreest is taking his re- national in New Zealand on a election by a margin of more than work visa and had been two-to-one as a vote of confidence residing at the farm he worked in the direction his council is taking. at on Kakepuku Road. He says the fact all sitting Police offer their sympathies councillors who stood again were to Mr Singh’s friends and also re-elected backs up his belief. family. With just two new faces around the council table (see page 9 for Fatal crash detailed results), Mr Mylchreest is A motorcyclist died following sure council won’t waste any time a crash on Roto-o-Rangi Road getting on with business. shortly after 5pm on Saturday. High on the agenda is the The motorcyclist appears to question of a water CCO. have hit the side of a bridge. No “We need a determination one other vehicles were involved. way or the other so we know what The road was closed for direction we are taking,” says Mr about two hours while the Mylchreest. TC111016DT05 Serious Crash Unit was in “We’ll ask the public want they SECOND term mayor attendance. want. Jim Mylchreest. At the time of going to press “What I’m hearing is Waipa the victim’s name had not been doesn’t want to be part of a CCO, released. but we need to ask the question more formally.” He says in terms of our water High Tea services, maintenance, new water The Pink Ribbon High Tea sources and stormwater are ensure we make our district as on the levels of services, engineer- councils. Mr Mylchreest says Wai- lunch date is now Saturday, priorities. liveable as possible. ing design requirements and even pa is about the size (population November 5 at the Pirongia Mr Mylchreest says some main- He says this means amenities expectations of consumers. about 50,000) deemed by overseas Memorial Hall. tenance issues are known, but such as the new library are import- Mr Mylchreest thinks there is a experts as an ideal size to deliver Tickets are available at Mint auditing underground services is ant, and the proposed Te Awamutu place for local and central govern- an efficient service. 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Heritage Centre and Cambridge’s ment to be involved in He says there are gains to be He says it is bad business to covered pool are on the agenda. streamlining processes and mak- made by sharing services, maybe Walton St gig replace something that is working “Town centres need to be ing land and cheaper housing even management or staff exper- Singer-songwriter perfectly, so it is common practice attractive, people need to be able to available — while not driving tise with nearby councils — but musicians Josh Rennie-Hynes to push equipment to the last get around on good roads, foot- down existing values. doesn’t want to see us and Liam Gerner are playing a minute. paths and cycleways and we need He is also keen to keep lobbying amalgamated with the likes of gig at Walton Street on Friday, Stormwater is a greater issue, to be encouraging business to central government for better Hamilton where we would be a October 14 as part of their New because weather patterns are ensure there are jobs,” he says. ways to fund council business, minority shareholder. Zealand tour. changing and storm frequencies “It is about making it a great rather than property taxes. Mr Mylchreest says Waipa is in Tickets are available now at are increasing. place for the young, middle aged “The Government collects GST a growth phase, interest rates are the cafe´ for $20. New subdivisions and replace- and elderly.” on rates,” he says. low, council debt is low and rates Doors open at 7pm, and ment work all require larger He also has thoughts about “Some of that should come back are in the lower third of New curry, cake and coffee will be pipework to cope with increased housing affordability, which he to the councils to spend locally.” Zealand — so now is an ideal time stormwater flows. believes is often driven in the He believes a big challenge is to get into projects that will set the available to buy on the night. Mr Mylchreest is keen to wrong direction by the demands the pressure to amalgamate district up for a strong future. Mayor thanks voters for local body election result I would like to thank all I am also very pleased that all Plan and there is general agree- Susan O’Regan and Elwyn Andre- candidates and voters who took Councillors standing for re- ment from the community in the Wilson to Council representing the part in the recent local body election have been re-elected to direction the district is going. Kakepuku and Maungatautari elections. Council. I would like to publicly acknow- Wards respectively. I am honoured to have been This means that we can very ledge retiring Councillors Laurie It will be an absolute privilege elected for a second term as Mayor quickly pick up the reins and move Hoverd and John Bishop for all of to represent you all over the next of Waipa District — Home of on with the extensive work pro- their hard work and commitment three years. 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I think the methods are effective but I what many of us do, quite eagerly. But Saturday 10.04am 10.25pm The results demonstrated that the also add that if there is more you would what of those folks who don’t or can’t? Sunday 10.55am 11.12pm Council’s planning and financial manage- like to know please do not hesitate to get This year, due to circumstances be- Monday 11.44am ment is going in the right direction so far. in touch with your Councillors. yond our control, we three will be sharing For that we owe a big thank you to our I am always willing to attend to your our individual Christmas lunches with Protect your Gear! CEO Garry Dyet and all of his hard inquiries and get more information to others needing our company. working very professional staff to make you. Community Care is a normal part of NEW IN information available for Councillors to With the huge discussion ahead of us to life which we see abundantly each day. DeSalt fl ushes boat make the best decisions. decide on water management it is crucial Regrettably, there will be no Commun- engines and can be The comments from around the that you understand the process and ity Care Christmas Lunch this year as used to wash down Country all said the same thing — more express your opinion. there was in 2015. boats, trailers and engagement with the community. Waipa In the meanwhile I await the swearing However, we anticipate renewed Jetski’s. has been acutely aware of this need for in ceremony of our Mayor Jim and all strength in 2017. Cleans and protects years and used many and different means Councillors and look forward to getting Thanks for all the past support. JO DURRANT, JOHANNA HALDER, fi shing reels and of getting information out to you. back to work on many Council matters. Our Communication Team is the best HAZEL BARNES BARBARA LINTON dive gear from corrosion. Time to prep your boat Mayor congratulated Thanks to those who voted for the Long Weekend! I would like to warmly to do whatever secret ambition in local government election congratulate Jim Mylchreest or goal you had. on his resounding win in the We are all better to aim Rod and Reel Waipa Mayoral Election. high with our dreams.