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CouPublished Tuesday & Thursdayurier TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2017 Your community newspaper for over 100 years EXTRA COPIES 40c Pathways a success Songbirds A new singing group called Songbirds is taking flight. BY BETHANY TIDDY Songbirds is for children aged between 7 and 9 years A programme which brings the feeling of old who are too young to join home to school has just been launched at Te Junior Talos. Awamutu Primary School. The singing group will be Pathways is a pilot programme recently held at the Woolshed theatre started by the Rosetown Community Services Trust. every Monday during the From 8.30am to 10.30am up to 10 pupils school term from 3.30pm to are based at Whare Ora — a refurbished 4.30pm. dental clinic at the school — instead of their Children will be eligible to usual classroom. join Junior Talos when they are The pupils begin their day enjoying a 10 years old. For more breakfast of Weet-Bix and milk — free to the information contact Fiona whole school. Miller on 0274 434397. Facilitator Ashlea Bennett then leads the pupils through different educational activi- Wet weather ties: arts and crafts, cooking, science, sports and exploration. halts events “I become mum for the morning,” she The rain caused a couple of says. cancellations last weekend. And the response from the pupils has Due to the weather the been “incredible”. Rodeo Committee postponed “I’ve had a mum email to say her son Saturday’s event in the interest can’t wait to come to school every day. of rider and animal safety “She says he’s waiting with his school bag The event has been on at least half an hour before needing to rescheduled for Saturday, leave the house.” After five weeks, another group of up to 10 March 11. pupils will go through the same programme. Gourmet in the Park on Te Awamutu Primary School principal Saturday was cancelled and Craig Pentecost says Pathways offers pupils will be on again next time in Te a positive start to the day. Awamutu on Saturday, March The idea for Pathways came from Te 18. Awamutu Primary School teacher Davina Sunday’s Shakespeare in Bron who saw a need to bring together the the Park presentation was children that teachers identified as needing postponed due to the extra support. continued wet weather. A Mrs Bron says the programme will break postponement date is being down the barriers often caused by social or investigated and will be family issues. advertised as soon as it is “There is not one specific process for confirmed. selecting children for the programme, it is open for all. Girl Guide “This pilot is just the beginning and we look forward to a long working relationship biscuits with the trust.” Plain, chocolate and mini The community has come to the party to Girl Guide biscuits will once support the trust. Carpet Court Te Awamutu donated carpet again be available from various and Sanitarium and Fonterra donates Weet- stalls around Te Awamutu. Bix and milk. Starting Saturday, February The trust hopes more community groups 25 at The Warehouse they will will come forward and support the pro- be available to purchase gramme practically and financially. throughout March. Rosetown Community Services Trust You can also purchase chairman Phil Strong says the trust is “here online or through the local Girl to help the community”. Guide network. “This is a very exciting and rewarding Girl Guides no longer sells programme for us to be running for Te the cookies door-to-door. Awamutu Primary School and hopefully For further details contact more local schools in the future,” Mr Strong 871 5362 or 0272 421 625. says. TC210217BT01 To get in touch with the trust contact FREE breakfast is available at Whare Ora every morning. From left, teacher Davina Bron, [email protected]. Pathways facilitator Ashlea Bennett and principal Craig Pentecost.

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TC210217SPLONGACRE ATTENDEES of the fundraising event, held at The Long Acre restaurant. Local young Mazda3 GLX women enjoyed an evening of etiquette and fine dining to raise funds for powerchair from football.

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Your community newspaper for Around 400 people turned over 100 years. up to explore a new wetland Circulated free to 14,055 homes through Te Awamutu discovery trail near Ohaupo on Saturday, February 11. and surrounding districts. The National Wetland CIRCULATION 14,055* (7136 urban, 6919 rural) Trust has created the trail on Waipa District Council We welcome letters - preferably via email. They reserve land at Lake Serpen- should be under 300 words and must have the tine/Rotopiko. sender’s name, address and phone number. No Visitors can enter through pseudonyms are accepted and names will only be sliding gates and enjoy nine withheld in special circumstances at the discretion activity stations which have of the editor. Letters are not usually acknowledged stories, games and hands-on and may be edited, abridged or discarded. activities for families. The aim is to provide edu- MANAGER cational fun for families at Alan Price the site of the planned [email protected] National Wetland Centre. EDITORIAL Most popular on the Dean Taylor (editor) launch day were the eels and [email protected] ladders game and the lizard mix and match blocks. Colin Thorsen (journalist) The trail was made with [email protected] funding from the Fonterra/ Bethany Tiddy (journalist) Department of Conservation [email protected] Living Water partnership, ADVERTISING and significant volunteer Dorinda Williams contribution from the com- [email protected] munity, including the Ange Holt Ohaupo-Ngahinapouri Lions [email protected] Club. Bookings The Rotopiko reserve is [email protected] protected by a pest fence to provide a safe haven for CLASSIFIEDS native wildlife. Tania Cortesi-Western, Alanah Harvey, Tania King The trail launch and a [email protected] celebration of the Waipa Wetlands and Peat Lake Accord was attended by MP DELIVERY QUERIES 0800 111 200 Hon Louise Upston, Waipa POSTAL ADDRESS Mayor Jim Mylchreest, chair 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840 of the Waikato Regional TC210217BTKARENDENYER OFFICE HOURS Council Alan Livingston, DISCOVERY trail is officially launched by DOC and Fonterra representatives David Speirs (left) Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm Fonterra Shareholders Coun- and Duncan Coull. PHONE 07 871 5151 | FAX 07 871 3675 cil chair Duncan Coull and local kaumatua. well represented. today to enjoy this special special.” DOC representative David “More important, how- place and, by using the newly Organisers say more ISSN 1170-1099 (Print) ISSN 2253-4075 (Online) Speirs said it was wonderful ever, is the great number of opened discovery trail, learn stations and tracks are *Circulation Source: Audited Bureau of Circulation, 1 YE Dec 2012 to see all the key agencies families and children here about what makes it so planned for the site. Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Te Awamutu Courier 7 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH PEOPLE MANAGER OF THE MONTH Debbie top employee Great communicator wins WHAT’S HOT HOT BUSINESSES ■ Thanks WEL Networks for the friendly service and for rescuing my son’s kite from the power lines. ■ Iona at the Bloom Room Florist for her professionalism during a difficult time. ■ Thanks Tim from Auto Electrical for coming to my aid and changing my tyre. ■ Kizza from Fresh Choice is always such a lovely lady to me and my caregiver on shopping day. She stops and helps and has a chat with us TC210217BT04 every Monday. EMPLOYEE of the Month is Team 7 shop manager Debbie Dew. TC210217BT03 ■ FEBRUARY People Manager of the Month is David Riley, Just had car fixed by Nigel Pitcon. 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Waipa’s premier golf tourna- pion Chris Parker of Raglan — ment — The Mitre 10 Mega both with 81. Waipa Golf Classic — held Doug Atkinson took third earlier this month, attracted a with 73 points from Cameron strong field from near and far — Coombes, Bosun Paki and Nick including visitors from Queens- Heffer (72). land, Australia. In the Junior Division, it was Played over two days, the decided by a point — Paul tournament consists of 18 holes Makuch of Stewart Alexander at each of the host club courses — with 81 edging out Jack Muriwai Te Awamutu and Stewart Alex- by one. ander. Hayden Parkes (78) was third A strong group of golfers were from Keith Mitchell (77) and on show, resulting in close Dave Heta (75). contests across the divisions and By contrast, in the Ladies great golf to watch, which Division, Te Awamutu’s Jill brought out galleries of people. Morgan was too strong and took The women’s field was the out another Waipa Classic title. strongest in the history of the She led after the first round classic and included 2016 Wai- with a 73, three ahead of nearest kato Interprovincial players rival and clubmate Deborah Fos- Katherine Janphanich, Zoann ter, with another three back to Huang and Jill Morgan and for- Katherine Janphanich of Hamil- mer Waikato masters repre- ton. sentatives Deb Foster and Tracy On their home course, the McCarten. Morgan and Foster pair battled it Foster, Jan Storey (a former out. Waikato representative) and Foster set up a potential come- Sian Stevenson are currently back and was even par after 13 trialling for the 2017 Waikato holes — but couldn’t maintain Masters to compete at this year’s the momentum to close it out. National Masters Competition at Morgan shot a 75 to Foster’s 78 Ngaruawahia at the end of to win by six shots — 148 to 154. March. WAIPA Classic winners, from left, Darren Gerretzen (Intermediate stableford), Paul Makuch (Junior Third was Katherine Former Waikato representa- stableford), Douglas Millington (gross), Amanda Murry (stableford) and Jill Morgan (gross). Janphanich of Hamilton, who tive Douglas Millington came back to finish on 155 (79 and (Hukanui) won the Senior Men’s, greens in regulation to allow him smart — and stuck an iron down The Senior Men’s Stableford 76). Gross, shooting 141 to runner-up to minimise mistakes. the middle and played an winner was Shayne Ashford of The Ladies Net title went to Te Kurtis Cortesi’s (Tokoroa) 142. The final round became a two- approach to within three metres Stewart Alexander, drawn by lot Awamutu’s Toni Coleman (140) The early lead was held by horse race between Millington of the pin. from clubmate Aaron from Celeste Sattler of PioPio/ local Aaron Vanderpoel who shot and Cortesi and the pair were The contenders missed their Vanderpoel who were both on 76 Aria (142). Third by lot was Linda a two-under 68 at his home even until the 14th, when a birdies — Millington sunk his for points. Sattler and fourth Gwenda course — Stewart Alexander. mistake by Cortesi allowed the win. Andrew Rye was third (74) Meeke (143). One shot back were Millington to get away by two. “I really enjoyed the guys I from Jordon Rangihika and Ladies Stableford honours Millington, Jordan Rangihika But bogeys on 16 and 17 played with — it was a good and Adam Dyet (73) and Nathaniel went to Amanda Murry of (Ngaruawahia) and Tyler Wood brought Cortesi and a late charg- relaxed group with exceptional Cassidy and Watty Stanley (72). PioPio/Aria who scored and (Ngahinapouri) and sat on an ing Rangihika (three birdies in skill,” said the winner. The Intermediate Men’s exceptional 84 points, from even par 70. the final six holes) into conten- “I’m lucky to have won. Any- Stableford was also decided by clubmate Linda Sattler (73). At Te Awamutu Millington tion. one of us could have. I’ll be back lot, going to Darren Gerretzen of Third was Raewyn Coleman made a plan to hit fairways and On the 18th Millington played next year for sure.” Rotorua from last year’s cham- (72) from Andrea Vale (71). 14 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, February 21, 2017

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In Memoriam Public Notices SHUTE, Ron. Formal Notices 22 February 2016. ‘Always on our minds, forever in our hearts.’ Deaths BLUNDELL, CHESTNUT, CRICHTON, MARSHALL, Rex Elliott. Thomas James (Tom). Jean Margaret William (Clive). Suddenly at home on Passed away [Service No. 813316] Born 18.11.1927 passed Tuesday, 14 February peacefully on 16 Passed away away 18.2.2017, in his 2017. Aged 59 years. February 2017, aged 80 peacefully at Freeman 90th year. Dearly loved Loving father of years at Raeburn Court, Te Awamutu on husband of the late Jeremy and Annilee Resthome, Cambridge. 17 February 2017, aged Grace. Loved father of and their partners. Loved husband of Joan 94 years. Loving wife David and the late Adored grandfather by for 55 years. Loved of the late Sandy. Gaylene, father-in-law all his grandchildren. father and father-in- Loved mother and to Susan and Willy. Loved son of the Late law of Keith and mother-in-law of John Grandfather of Gavin, Neville & Joyce. Loved Maryanne, Brian and and Ann, the late Francis and Neville brother of Gary, Ken Stella, Paul and Tania. Heather and Brian and great grandad to and Elaine. Loved Pop of Hannah, Palmer, Peta and the eight and great great SHUTE. “Rest in Peace” Shaun, Mathew, late Lester Rendall, grandad of 1. Poppa Ron, we love Devon, Dylan, Damian Gael and Buck Macky, “At rest with Mum”. and miss you lots. A service to celebrate and Sarah. and friend of Lois. the life of Rex will be Loved Nan of all her 13 A Service for Clive will held at The Hamilton “He will always be in be held at Alexandra our hearts” grandchildren and her Funeral Directors Park Crematorium many great House Chapel, 570 A Celebration of Tom’s Chapel, Newstead on grandchildren. 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All CateCateringring Services Cambridge 3434. appreciated and may Wednesday, 22 communications to FunerFuneralalC Careare PlansPlans be left at the service. February 2017 at 11am the Marshall family, All communications to followed by burial at PO Box 137, Te Monument Services the Chestnut family, the Te Awamutu RSA Awamutu 3840. 262 Ohaupo Road PO Box 137, Te Cemetery. All Te Awamutu Funeral Te Awamutu Awamutu 3840. communications to Services FDANZ. rosetorosetownfunerals.comwnfunerals.com BRADY, Te Awamutu Funeral the Crichton family, Sylvia Doreen. Services FDANZ PO Box 137, Te Te Awamutu On Wednesday, 15 Awamutu 3840. MCONIE, February 2017, Te Awamutu Funeral Ken. Funeral Services peacefully at Matariki Services FDANZ CLARKE, Passed away For compassionate Hospital, aged 86 peacefully on 15 years. Beloved wife of Daphne Margaret (nee and caring Service Olsen). HEWLETT, February 2017 at the late Ritchie Diane Florence Rose. Waikato Hospital. Peacefully at home on Ladbrook and the late Passed away Aged 73 years. Much 871 5131 Brian Brady, mother Friday, 17 February loved and sadly missed 2017 surrounded by peacefully at San of Stewart Ladbrook Michele resthome on by Dee, Nina and and son Scott, Wendy family, aged 96 years. Tony, James, Sarah Beloved wife of the late Friday, 17 February and Sandy Thompson 2017, aged 76 years, and Sue, Thomas, and children Janelle, Laurie, dearly loved Claudia, Scarlett and mum of Helen, Alison surrounded by family. Kristen, Mairi and In accordance to her Emma. Michael. Cherished and Ray Dyet. Special Haere, haere, haere. Alexandra House Chapel Gran of Kristin & wishes a private Mum of Julie and the cremation has been 570 Alexandra St late Ray Anderson, Greg, Caroline & A Funeral service will Callum. Loved grand held. be held at Alexandra Garth & Lynette Williams loved nana of Richard ‘Mum, and Marcus. gran of Nico. Loved R.I.P House Chapel, 570 gran of Trudy & Tony, we love you.’ Alexandra St, Te A Grave side Service Awamutu (today) Lost and Found for Sylvia will be held Antoinette & Danielle All communications to Wilson. The Hewlett Family, Tuesday, 21 February at the Te Awamutu 2017 at 12:30pm Lawn Cemetery, on In accordance with c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Daphne’s wishes a Te Awamutu 3800. followed by burial at MIMISSINGSSING Tuesday, 21 February the Pirongia at 2pm. All private family service Much loved Birman, has been held. All Cemetery. All communications to communications missing from Puniu The Brady Family, c/- communications to The Clarke Family, c/- please to the McOnie Road. Answers to the 262 Ohaupo Road, Te family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3800. 262 Ohaupo Road, Te name Vyvian. Awamutu 3800. Awamutu 3840. Te Awamutu Funeral Services FDANZ Reward. Please phone 021 180 8077 or 871 7205 In Memoriam CAIN, Sharie Winifred KARL, (nursie). Jeanette Violet. 1945 - February 2013. Passed away Four years have past; peacefully at home in fast for some, slow for Australia surrounded others, you have by family after a well missed out on so fought battle against much. We think of you illness. every day, in our ‘You will be forever in hearts, minds and Public Notices our hearts.’ your forever engrained in our Love the Karl family. souls. We thank you for all wonderful Craft with a Purpose memories we had with 2nd and 4th Remembering Recently engaged? you, as a Friend, our loved ones... Add a graphic to your announcement! Colleague, Sister-In- Wednesday of every 871 5151 law, Aunty, Mother, month at Grandmother and Te Awamutu Baptist Wife. Church Phone Carol Turner 07 871 7736

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Would you like to be included in this listing? Phone our Classifieds Team on 871 5151 Keep it Local / Local People / Local Businesses / Local Trades Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Te Awamutu Courier Public Notices Wanted to Buy Financial Odds & Ends or Exchange Fruit & Vegetables DE LONGHI espresso HOUSEHOLD and machine, ex cond $50.00. outdoor furniture, Phone 871 2871. fridges, washing GOLDEN machines and houselots QUEEN HEALTHY passionfruit cleared. Phone Alan 870 PEACHES ANNUAL ARMS TE AWAMUTU SPORTS plants, free. Phone 871 2069 or 027 870 2069. AND NETBALL CLUB 6434. Taking orders Firewood now. SENIOR NETBALL TRIALS MICROWAVE, Sharp Phone 871 3102 W 3 RIA SHO Carousel, new $100. FIREWOOD for sale, 5m MILITA Phone 871 2871. truck load - $180, Premier/Premier Res/Seniors delivered - expected th shortage this winter. SWEETCORN SUNDAY 26 Tuesday 28 February To Let Phone 07 873 9190 or 021 SEASON starts, selling 6pm-8.30pmatEventCentre 617 349. weekly on Thursdays, FEBRUARY 2017 All new and intending players 2pm -6pm at Te A1 SELF NATIVE firewood for sale Awamutu Market, 9AM - 3PM invited to attend $90 per square metre Selwyn Park. Phone STORAGE delivered. Phone 873 Teresa 021 624 693. Many sizes, good rates, 0618. At the Otorohanga Club CONTACT HYRUM security and seven 021 068 7017 day access. Phone 871 3332 Stock Auctions ADMISSION: Adults $5 or 027 493 3187 (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult) GOLDEN BUILDING to rent, large DISPLAYS OF HISTORICAL AND QUEEN two bay building, not PEACHES vermin proof, but bird MODERN ARMS, EQUIPMENT, proof, Pirongia area $120 Same orchard as p/wk plus GST. Phone UNIFORMS, VEHICLES AND MORE! always. 871 9934 or email [email protected]. Te Awamutu Weekly Sale Sales tables on site - bring your current Firearms License! Phone 871 3102 Te Awamutu Saleyards, Paterangi Road ROOMS TO RENT Thursday, 23 February 2017 Property & Home Tree Services 11.00 Cattle Maintenance Te Awamutu Little 12.00 Dairy Cattle (or at completion of GAS Boners/Stores) FULL gas servicing and Theatre installation service. Call 11.45 Sheep Pratts today 870 5020. Te Aw a mutu Marathon Clinic AGM Portable, insulated, power, 12.00 Calves Presents its carpet, curtains ROOFS Further Enquiries Annual 6km and 14km Saturday Various sizes RE-SCREWING roofs, Kakepuku Fun Run and Walk 25 February, Phone/text 07 847 3172 Neil Lyons save thousands. Call 3.30pm at the 0272 235 784 or 07 855 9460 Pratts 870 5020. Sunday 26th February 2017 027 458 2904 Chris Ryan Te Awamutu Little www.rooms2go.co.nz 0272 431 078 or 07 871 3313 Start times: Theatre Andrew Reyland WATERBLASTING - LARGE two bdrm unit, 0272 237 092 or 07 871 3316 14km walkers – 8.30am (cnr Vaile and Bill Donnelly Phone Ultra Clean 0800 14km runners and 6km runners Palmer Streets). renovated, immaculate, 0274 932 063 or 07 873 1855 569 656 today! central, ground and walkers – 9am All welcome! maintained, suit 45 plus, WINDOWS cleaned by the Registration, start and fi nish at Pokuru School. long term, references, experts. Phone Ultra Entry Fee – Adults $15 non smoker $280 p/wk. Clean 0800 569 656. Children 16 years and under – $5 Coffee Phone 027 695 0248. Trade Services Trade Services Late entries after 24th February 2017 and Storage Employment + RURAL house for let, on the day entries - $20 - Adults only Classi’s three bdrm, private, Vacancies Enter online at www.enternowonline.com or large deck, good views, TE AWAMUTU entry forms available from Information Centre. close to Pokuru School SELF STORAGE $350. Phone 027 210 3388. Great spot prizes& free fruit pie at fi nish! From $23 p/wk CONCRETE Tree pruning & removal 24 hour access PLACER Enquiries to Ross Thomas 871 5022 or Cars for Sale Camera Surveillance Russel Flynn 872 1922 or Stump grinding REQUIRED Phone 07 856 7584 AUDI A4 1999, great car. Wood chip supply Drivers licence SEE YOU ALL AT KAKEPUKU! Phone 021 185 9755. BATHROOMS For or 027 608 1749 specialist bathroom Tree inspections required. design and accessories. Honest and reliable. We do the lot! Call Pratts Qualified arborists Public Notices 870 5020. Contact Debbie 021 547 095 Nathan Hughes KORAKONUI SCHOOL 871 7107 ENROLMENT SCHEME DRAINAGE No job too big www.groundzone.co.nz Employment Vacancies TERM 2 2017 or too small - Gardening & Magill’s Delivery WE DO IT ALL! Landscaping 0 Phone 870 6244 or 580525AA Driver Colin 027 498 9022 The Board invites applications from parents who Delivery truck driver position wish to enrol their children at Korakonui School for available. Must have full Ter m 2, 2017.Enrolment at the school is governed by GIBSTOP drivers license, be physically an enrolment scheme, details of which are available Fix/cove, qualified tradesman. Phone Shane fit & have excellent communication skills. from the school office or on the school website, The Professional Arborists on 027 246 3024. Previous truck driving experience preferred. www.korakonui.school.nz. Chipping, Felling, 40 – 45 Hrs per week, Monday – Friday. The board has determined that there are 8 (eight) Maintenance, Pruning, ONSITE Removals, Stump Please email CV to [email protected] places at Years 1-6 level, available for out of zone REPAIRS LTD Grinding, Hedge Cutting, students starting school during Term 2, 2017. 2420 Cambridge Rd Section Clearing and much more. The deadline for receipt of applications for out of • Ride On Mower zone places is 3pm, Friday 24th March 2017. Repairs Free Advice with Quotes! • Domestic Mower Dennis Clements and chainsaw repairs Team Member Needed! If the number of out of zone applications exceeds 871 5221 the number of places available, students will be PhoneAndrewStewart 027 485 1501 We are currently looking for an 021 0263 8979 selected by ballot. If a ballot is required it will be www.totaltreecare.co.nz additional staff member to join our [email protected] held on Wednesday 29th March 2017. Parents will team in the manufacturing of food be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three PLUMBING Computer Services products on our night shift. days of the ballot being held. AFFORDABLE PC PROBLEMS? We require someone: RATES NO fix, no fee, local IT • With a great work ethic Rochelle Inwood professional available for • Who is a team player Principal Phone Colin on site repairs, upgrades 027 498 9022 and trouble shooting, PC • Who is fit and healthy or 870 6244 anytime and laptop sales, no call • Who is reliable and willing out fees for help. Phone to learn. Personal Matt 027 515 6996 or 871 9946. Experience in the food manufacturing industry would be an advantage, but AMBER Trade Services not necessary. Has long brown/auburn hair with beautiful blue OR TELEVISIO If you are interested, please provide eyes, an attractive down to earth lady. F N a cover letter along with your CV to: Enjoys her country lifestyle, bush walks, horse REPAIRS & TUNING riding, sports and meeting new people. • Television Aerial Installations & Extensions Email: [email protected] or Amber is searching for a genuine gentleman to post to: Operations Manager, Davies share the simple things in life with. • Satellite Dish Installation Since Foods, Landscape Lane, Te Awamutu. Please call 0800 446 332 - quote code 20 • Stereo Repairs 1990 www.countrycompanionship.co.nz Applications close 15 March 2017 WESTEND ELECTRONICS 871 5193 18 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Employment Vacancies

AC Petfords Ohaupo Part Time Library Assistant

• Te Awamutu based ENGINEERING ASSISTANT Boners and Butchers • Permanent, part time - 12 MONTH FIXED TERM • Full and part time optionsavailable The Waipa district has a reputation for being the ‘Home of Champions’ At Otorohanga District Council (ODC) we believe that ‘small is good’. Comprising of just over 40 staff, and based in an attractive rural location, ODC’s friendly - and with good reason. Look back over the past ten years at how our professional team takes real pride in their work to provide quality and timely PlPlease sendCVttoto: district has flourished into a central North-Island hub for people to service and advice to its customers. anna@a@ cpep tftfoodsd .coco.nznz live, work and play. Our exceptional Engineering Assistant is leaving us to go on maternity leave, so we are looking for someone to fill her shoes on a 12 month fixed term basis. In Te Awamutu it is a particularly exciting time for our community, This position enables you to get out & about in the field, as well as knuckle down having recently completed and opened an impressive new library with office based administration tasks. building. With the new facility comes growth opportunities, and You will be assisting with: we currently have an opening for an enthusiastic customer focused • preparing contract documents • project cost & estimations individual to join our team. • overseeing current contracts • providing advice and information relating to LIMs, and consents We’re seeking someone with energy, initiative and who will relish • liaising with our customers, the Otorohanga district the opportunity to provide exceptional customer service as one To manage the workload and ensure project timelines are met, you of our team of Library Assistants. This role operates primarily on a must be highly organised and process orientated. You must also Saturday morning (9.15am - 1.15pm), it would also be an advantage if be IT savvy and competent with online systems including electronic records management. the successful candidate had flexibility to work additional hours that It is also important you are customer focused and a strong communicator who can may be required during the week to provide backup support for busy be empathic while also being firm when required. periods and holiday cover. Previous local government experience is not essential, however it would be useful if you have knowledge of regulations and legislation. Similarly, a relevant tertiary Reporting to the Library Supervisor, you will be promptly responding qualification would be preferable. to customer queries, as well as issuing/receiving books, shelving and This position is expected to commence in early May. providing support to staff. You will enjoy interacting and building If you are interested, send your resume and cover letter to Kylie Mouat at relationships with the public, be comfortable using computer [email protected]. For further information and a pre-requisite standard application form, please call Kylie on 07 873 7104. programs, have an ability to listen to customer needs, and have a passion for books and reading. Applications must be received by 5:00pm Friday 3rd March 2017. DC Clibbery If you’re looking for a combination of lifestyle, Chief Executive working with a great team and making a www.otodc.govt.nz difference within the community then this could be the job for you! Applications Close; Monday, 6 March 2017. TRACTOR & FARM MACHINERY SALES To apply online for this job, please go to our job site REPRESENTATIVE www.findyourplace.co.nz/home and enter the job code 1704TAC Do you have a desire to be part of the momentum and on-going growth of one of New Zealand’s leading agricultural dealers? www.findyourplace.co.nz Then look no further. Giltrap AgriZone is a large tractor and machinery dealer covering PHONE 872 0300 Situations Wanted the Waikato, King Country and Central North Island regions. We have branches in Cambridge, Otorohanga and Rotorua. Practice Nurse – Full Time Clinical Coordinator Our major tractor franchise is Case IH and leading machinery OFFICE We seek a motivated RN to join our friendly ADMINISTRATOR franchises of Kuhn and Lely. CHT HIGHFIELD HOME AND professional team. Our busy practice HOSPITAL Experienced with We are seeking a Sales Representative to join our Otorohanga has nurse-led clinics and a casualty debtors, creditors, team. This is a prime opportunity for a career minded person department. Roster includes some • Monday to Friday, dayshift PAYE, GST, looking to advance themselves. Saturday mornings. You will need a CHT is a leading provider of Aged Care with 16 Payroll, Banklink. Experience in, or exposure to the Agricultural equipment minimum 2 years primary care experience high quality facilities across the Auckland, Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions. Please contact industry, its seasonal demands and modern machinery operation and appropriate certifications for 021 041 3535 would be preferable. this role. A new Facility - CHT Highfield will be opening To succeed in the role you will have; soon and an exciting opportunity exists to be a part • A genuine passion for the agricultural industry To apply, email your covering letter and of the foundation team. • A high degree of honesty and personal integrity CV to the Business Manager This role will suit a motivated Registered nurse FENCING • Ability to meet realistic targets [email protected] looking to work in a leadership role. You’ll need excellent clinical skills and the ability to build FARM - RESIDENTIAL • The ability to operate with minimal supervision - LIFESTYLE - WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR effective relationships with residents and families. • Excellent organizational and communication skills For all your fencing • The ability to network well and build strong relationships Requirements: This is a Monday to Friday, dayshift role, however requirements, • A strong customer focus • Experience in a warehouse environment you will need to share on-call responsibilities. We experience and quality can offer you a competitive salary, professional guaranteed. We offer a generous remuneration structure. • Good organisational and time management development and ongoing support from the CHT Phone 07 827 1849 or If this sounds like you please email your CV and cover letter to skills management and nursing team. 027 473 0001 • Ability to lift heavy objects Byron McGowan, Otorohanga Branch Manager; As Clinical Coordinator you will: • Current forklift licence a bonus [email protected] • Promote clinical best practice, coordinate care • Full drivers licence a must reviews and evaluate care delivery NEED TO • Mig welding skills a BIG bonus (light fabrication • Assist staff to manage Residents with complex ADVERTISE? skills) needs MAINTENANCE - TWO POSITIONS • Supervise day to day performance and provide Requirements: support and direction to staff CLEANERS • Welding and fabricating experience • Provide formal and informal training • Health and safety knowledge • Deputise for the Unit Manager when required Participate in unit and CHT committees REQUIRED • Clean drivers licence Applicants for this position must have NZ residency. Experienced • Ability to stay away CLASSIFIEDS Hours 3am to 6amincl Please note we shall be advertising other available FABRICATOR/WELDER weekends We are based in Cambridge and the successful posts at CHT Highfield in the near future. have the Teams welcome applicants will be rewarded with a remuneration Help us take great care of older people We have vacancies for experienced full-time Contact package that reflects their experience Purrfect Fabricators/Welders to start immediately. 022 694 1035 and capabilities. package Successful applicants must be motivated with a Apply today: Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid for you high level of MIG welding and steel fabrication Lulu Dayaram NZ work visa and you must have a valid NZ experience. Te Awamutu CHT Highfield, Unit Manager drivers licence, no criminal record and pass a Courierr Email [email protected] * drug screen Please contact our office for application . 3+1 *SPECIAL Or telephone 021 565 857 CONDITIONS details or send your CV to: CLASSIFIED Please email yourresume to: offi[email protected] for application form. * APPLY ADVERTISING Shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly.If 4+2 [email protected] you have not heard from us, please assume your Giltrap Engineering Call 871 5151 HOT LINE application at this time has been unsuccessful. andfid find out more PO Box 83 fromom our friendlyty team Otorohanga 3900 871 5151 Te Awamutu Phone 07 873 4206 Courierr Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Te Awamutu Courier 19 Employment Vacancies TE AWAMUTU COURIER

WIN: SANTANA DOUBLE PASS Win double pass to Santana

Legendary guitar vir- Awards to his name. tuoso, multi Grammy 1999’s Supernatural al- Award winner and Rock bum saw Santana chalk up a and Roll Hall of Famer record-tying nine Grammy’s Carlos Santana is making for a single project, including a much anticipated re- awards for Album of the turn to our shores to play Year and Record of the Year Auckland’s Vector Arena for Smooth. on Tuesday, April 18 with Among many other hon- The Doobie Brothers and ours, Rolling Stone has cited Avalanche City and we Carlos Santana as #15 on have a double pass up for their list of the 100 Greatest grabs for you to take in Guitarists of All Time. what will be a Joining Santana will be KIHIKIHI spellbinding night. the Doobie Brothers or The The music legend Doobies, as they are affec- SCHOOL returns following the re- tionately known, whose lease of the wildly antici- slick, soul-inflected, funk- pated Santana IV re- tinged pop has seen them KAIAKO/KAIRIWHI RUMAKI REO 0.4 cord, featuring the origi- rack up a string of such great (Release Teacher Full Immersion Māori) nal late-1960’s line-up hits as Listen To The Music, reunited for the first time Black Water, China Grove, Tēnā koe. He tono tēnei ki tētehi kaiako/ in 45 years. What A Fool Believes, Long kairiwhi.Mēnākahiahiatiaekoetētehitūranga Delivered with a level Train Running, Taking It To kaiako mō ngā rā e rua ia wiki, tuku tō reta me of passion and soul equal The Streets, Jesus Is Just te tātai pūmanawa ki te kura. Kei raro te imera. to the legendary sonic Alright, Minute By Minute charge of his guitar, the and Rockin’ Down The High- sound of Carlos Santana way. We require a part time teacher/reliever for our is one of the world’s best- Super cool indie folk ex- fabulous kura in the Rumaki Reo. Start time is known musical signa- ponent Dave Baxter, who a.s.a.p. tures. performs under the moniker For more than four of Avalanche City, kicks off If you are interested, please send a covering decades — from the night and with such great letter and your CV, including references Santana’s earliest days as songs as Ends In The Ocean, to: The Tumuaki, Kihikihi School, 71 a ground-breaking Afro- You And I, Sunset, Keep Whitmore St, Kihikihi, 3800 or email to Latin-blues-rock fusion Finding A Way, the chart outfit in San Francisco — topping Inside Out and of [email protected] Carlos has been the course the uber popular Phone 07 871 6152 or (027) 2511457 visionary force behind Apra Silver Scroll award artistry that transcends winning Love Love Love, he’s musical genres and a shoe-in to have the crowd generational, cultural amped and pumping from and geographical bound- the get go. aries. Three great acts, one What do From Woodstock to great night — guaranteed! the Hollywood Bowl and Tickets from Ticketmaster. everywhere in between, you think? Carlos Santana is one of ■ You can enter by text (write TEXT US NOW the most prolific and in- TAC Santana tix, plus your name fluential guitarists of all and address, and text it to 021 ON 021 241 4568 time. 241 4568) or mail (address to In a career spanning more than forty 100 million fans at concerts across the The Santana Double Pass Competition and Insert the code TAC before your message - years, Santana has sold in excess of 100 globe, with no less than 10 Grammy include your name, address and daytime phone limit of 150 characters or million records and reached more than Awards and three Latin Grammy number). Deadline is 5pm Friday. write: Editor, Te Awamutu Courier, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3800 This competition is provided by ‘Fill The House Tickets Project’, proudly supporting families of children with cancer. email: [email protected]

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