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Tis the season to be jolly… tra la la la la… Merry Christmas! A Christmas Saga A poem by Doreen Delves, Matamata Writers group
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I1n9 t4h2e/ m43orning as always it will be Christmas Day. Last night, with my sister, I slept in my bed. Out they come, all the gifts and a woollen siren suit, Snug and warm, firelight flames dancing over my head. An apple and orange, odds and ends small but cute. I was told Father Christmas will visit good girls, I’m trying to sleep but my heads in a whirl. Dad’s sock lies quite flat, mine was thought quite too small. Last night, with my sister, I slept in my bed. I look out for someone quite fat but quite tall. Like a ‘cage’, flat metal top and grills on the edge. The very next morning, it’s only just light, A Morrison shelter now sits pride of place, O19u4r 0so/c4k1 s are quite bulging, oh what a sight! Whose first in has the warmest part, it’s a race. I pull out a rabbit with his red velvet suit, Poor Santa will wonder what’s going on, An apple and orange, odds and ends small but cute. Hope he finds us all right in our ‘cage’ oh so strong. We can dance on the top and practise our part. T19on4i3g/h4t 4for the first time we make the mince tarts. Last night, with my sister, I slept in my bed. Sweets for the first time, sherbet suckers so beaut, That we are down on the floor just inside the door. Under the stairs, safe from harm is what’s said. An apple and orange, odds and ends small but cute. The nights are more quiet, no air raids for a wee. Will he come here tonight, will he know where I am? I woke up just once and got out for a peak. Behind coat’s hanging tall, standing guard true to form. Dad’s still in the war and to Italy has gone, We’re all sleeping together, will he be confused? Last night, with my sister, I slept in my bed. W19e4 t5h/r4ee6 are alone but still stay very strong. Do adults get included, but their things can be used? At Aunt Jennie’s with my cousin, four of us toe to head. The stocking is full of nick knacks, nuts and sweets, It’s dark in the morning lying under the stairs, The Army and Airforce all the men are away, An apple and orange, odds and ends small but cute. S1o9 4I 1cr/e4e2 p to the socks, mine my sisters and theirs. But Uncle Les is a ‘prisoner of war’ we heard the other day. And then in the corner there’s a panda to boot with I wonder if Santa will be able to make it! An apple and orange, odds and ends small but cute. There’s Barage Balloons, and the ‘Dog Fights’ are at it, Last night, with my sister, I slept in my bed. We had our own bomb come bounce through the city No more shelter, wars over, it’s fled. S1o9 4sc4h/o4o5 l broke up early, lucky we had snow, cold but pretty. Santa lucky he stayed safe all the time, Last night, with my sister, I slept in my bed. The brave man just made it, a Knitting Jenny I felt, Now his reindeer come prancing, all in a line. In an Anderson shelter with the neighbours we’ve fled. An apple and orange, odds and ends small but cute. At last Dad’s home, back for our Christmas time, It’s easy for Santa as he travels the snows, A new baby’s coming next year, the whole family’s fine. But for us, can we sort out where everything goes? We don’t know how clever Santa knows what we want, Will he leave lots of stockings, so we take our pick, Last night, with my sister, I slept in my bed. Next year’s baby a bonus, and we have a new Aunt. Or go to houses as always and quick. We’re tucked up together in our ‘cage’, should say bed. With stocking stuffed full with dear Santa’s loot, The “all clear” has just sounded, so no need to stay, 3$<0(17Santa now, very well knows the score, An apple and orange, odds and ends small but cute. +2/,'$< 123$<0(176817,/$35,/ 12:7+$7Ŷ660$57
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Right: Hinuera bowler, Debbie White, is pic - tured after being named New Zealand Na - tional Women’s Singles Champion in January. Following the jubilation of her national win, Debbie was only too happy to help out in the kitchen at a tournament at her home club the following day – life in the fast lane huh! Far right: Linda Lee, Laura Fisher, Vicky Mor - rissey and Alex Jones represented Matamata as ‘The fat bottomed girls’ at the Oxfam Trail - walker event. Below: Jamie Clarey and Amanda Rowe are two young locals who like to make a difference and, through their commitment to Matamata Volunteer Fire Brigade, they really stepped up! The pair took part in the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge raising money for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer (LBC) New Zealand. Below right: Matamata Rotary immediate past President David Gasquoine was delighted to present Chief Fire Officer Kevin (Tank) Curtis a Paul Harris Fellow award in February.
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Above: Matamata Racing Club celebrated the 50th running of the J Swap Contractors Matamata Breeders Stakes. Pictured are the late Joe and Sadie Swap. Above right: Co-Patron John Settle, Matamata Men’s Combined Clubs president Bruce Mile and co-Patron Murray Matamata Timber & Davis are pictured with CEO of Bowls New Zealand, Mark Cameron at the prize giving of the final annual tournament Hardware Ltd that began 57 years ago. Rewa Street, Matamata Right: Matamata Racing Club celebrated 100 years! Board Chairman Dennis Ryan is pictured with NZ Thoroughbred 07 888 8145 Racing Chairman Dr Alan Jackson and Matamata Racing [email protected] Club Patron, Lindsay Tisch. Below right: Pictured with Matamata Combined Colts administrator, Bruce Magan, United Matamata Sports and Hinuera Rugby & Sports representatives Alex Bradley and Craig Bigham celebrated a new era in under 21 rugby with a combined team.
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Right: 88 year old Adrian de Haas was the eldest entrant in the 2019 Tower Run. He laughed when he said he probably wasn’t the most mature however!
Far right: David and Pam White are pictured with major supporters Brenda on behalf of Baigent Motors Ltd and Dale from Tainui Press when addressing Matamata as part of their ‘Harm ends – Futures begin’ nationwide tour.
Below: Thanks to Matamata Kiwanis, the restored Waharoa Cemetery is once again a sacred place in which descen - dants can visit and reflect with their loved ones.
Bottom: Firth School celebrated the inaugural Colour Run which raised funds for the purchase of new furniture for the Merry Christmas Matamata! refurbished block.
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WAIOMOU ST TO TAURANGA Above: Matamata Festival of Flowers hosted the X Dream Weaver showcase of talent which attracted WE literally thousands of visitors to Matamata. ARE GARLAND ST HERE ROCKFORD ST Above right: Matamata Community Patrol Coordina - tor, Brian Hunter was pleased to present local volun - WAIHOU ST teer Charlie Clark with the Patroller of the Year trophy! TO HAMILTON Below: Our lovely Molly the wonder Schnauzer, took GULL TO HOT SPRINGS out the Redoubt Bar & Eatery Dog Derby with her speedy prowess! TO TOWN CENTRE Right: Matamata Medical Centre staff celebrated being named New Zealand Rural General Practice Team of the Year! Phone 07 888 6508 Below right: Matamata Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Mobile 021 838 421 Fire Officer Kevin Curtis was delighted to receive a 6 Waiomou Street, donation of $7330 from Matamata Golf Club Captain Matamata Brian (aka Baker or Boots) Carnegie, Charity Golf APPROVED STRUCTURAL REPAIR CENTRE Tournament organiser Brian Hunter and New World Matamata owner/operator, Matthew Hart. ACTION AVAILABLE THROUGH rson ter Hende Pe over HOLIDAY SEASON! available will be to e season the festiv e you can Providing breakdown/lockout service make sur wheels and MOBILE EFTPOS . keep four rolling! Thank you for all your support so far and wish you all safe motoring during the holiday season.
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Above left: Pictured from left outside Pohlen House at the official opening are Joanne Aaoke, Pohlen Hospital Board Deputy Chair, Jan Hart, Manager of Overall Ser - vices, Maree Child, Charge Nurse Manager Hamilton and Rural, Suzanne Lawes, Pohlen Hospital General Manager and Judy Young, District Nurse. Above centre: Bowls Hinuera were elated to have won their place in the 2019 Bowls3Five SKY television league broadcast live on SKY Sport. Above right: With special thanks to local baker, Moyra Forster, the two PMs; Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Practice Manager Gillian Vincent, enjoyed the opportu - nity to discuss issues around health and wellbeing with the team of medical professionals at Matamata Medical Centre over a lovely afternoon tea. Left: Taking out the honour of a New Zealand title – the first ever representing Matamata Club, was celebrated by local billiard player, Kevin Crighton. Right: Pohlen Hospital benefitted from the Matamata Mid-Winter Christmas spectacular!
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Left: Daughters of the late David and Joan Stanley, Mary Irvine and Jill Stan - ley, planted a Golden Elm in their memory at the new “Stanley’s Corner” at Centennial Drive. Above: Merv King was celebrated by Matamata Rotary for his 50 years of service. He is pictured with his wife Janet and Matamata Rotary President, Lynette Stanley. Right: Matamata was lucky enough to be selected as one of the New Zealand hosts to the Lexus Melbourne Cup. Above right: Ash Tanner, pictured with his wife Tracey, was welcomed as the newly elected Mayor for the Matamata- Piako district.
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Above: Briarley Stephens, Melissa Martin, Amber McGrail and Kat Ross (not pictured) organised the inaugural Shining Light On The Dark Matamata Piako Gumboot Fun Run and Walk. Left: Pohlen celebrated the first 50 years with a community picnic day. From left Te Hapuku M Rikiriki – Raukawa Kaumatua, Alan Candy – Pohlen Hospital Board chair, and Neil Algar – Inaugural Board member and founding Pohlen Foundation trustee are pictured planting a Kowhai tree in recognition of the milestone. Above right: Pictured back from left are Centenary Committee chair Ivan Jenk - ins, Matamata Piako District mayor Ash Tanner, and Matamata Club president Keith Lunn. Cutting the cake is Mata - mata Club’s longest standing member, Colin Thompson and his wife Irene. Right: It truly was a golden moment for Amateur MMA World Championship women’s lightweight division winner, Michelle Montague!
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29 SCENE 17 DECEMBER, 2019 Don’t forget your pets this Christmas • Arrange a sitter if you have plans 4 TAINUI STREET, MATAMATA P 07 888 5555 0508 KAIMAI VETS • Keep pets out of hot cars [email protected] • See our instore range of pet Christmas gifts www.landmarkvets.co.nz What goes around comes around… I n 1967 Jeff Crabb proudly purchased his tractor from Jim Baker at Wrightsons. In 1981 neighbour Peter Dar - ragh negotiated, in the manner only Peria folk do, and became the new owner. This week Jeff’s son Todd has purchased the tractor back for an “undisclosed sum” so he can restore it to its former glory. The valuation and negotiation was assisted by Peter Morey of Matamata Tractors and Machinery all in the manner Peria people have developed over the years - by sealing the deal with a darned good get together!
Hobbits reigning in the rubbish
Above: The 1967 Ferguson 165 is pictured with a 2002 Grand - dies Greenie. S Above right: The ‘Tractor Traders’ pictured from left are Jeff and Todd Crabb with Peter Darragh and Kevin and Peter neaking about doing good deeds just because you Morey. can almost never goes unnoticed! We had several calls to the office this week commending the work members of the Hobbiton team did in cleaning up rural 2020 Ambrose Seroradise aros und the area. Good job team, you’re appreciated!
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All the best f or 2020, Trevor . • $5 per player per night • Numbers strictly limited so first in first served Trevor K enn y Prizegiving and social time • full cash bar available • meals available M 021 791 643 Trev or .Kenn y@pggwr igh tson.c o.nz Entry forms available at Challenge Matamata, Walton Golf Club or contact Leeanne at 07 888 8116 extn 3. www.p ggwr e.c o.nz PGG W rightson Real Estat e Limit ed , lic ensed under the REA A 2008 Helping gr ow the c ountr y 30 SCENE 17 DECEMBER, 2019 Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz Bringing home the bling after 30 years T wo Matamata College athletes have finally broken sure” he laughed, “but as it happened, I knew with that the drought having competed exceptionally well at final throw I had beaten the guy I wanted to so I was qui - the New Zealand Secondary Schools championships etly buzzing anyway!” As it happened, Ollie was a full held in Wellington last weekend. Although official records metre ahead of his competition and was elated to have haven’t been confirmed, common opinion is that the last taken out the gold medal with that spectacular throw. gold medal achieved at the track and field event was in For Ethan, his trip to Wellington was with the goal of 1990 by Heather Shanks so, as you can imagine after re - making the finals and, having entered both the 100m and turning home with three medals, they’re justifiably proud! the 200m sprint events, he was very aware it was going to Along with Jayden Baker and Ane Peasley, Ollie Morton- be a tough competition. The championship features only Farrelly and Ethan Wallace represented Matamata College the best athletes from around the country with a few al - at the Thames Valley secondary school championships ready representing various New Zealand Youth teams and after success at their school track and field competition with such horrendous weather conditions - let alone hav - back in February. From there the top three in respective ing to run each race for times to make the final, attitude events and age groups went on to the Waikato/Bay of was everything. Ethan has sacrificed a lot during 2019 – Plenty regional championships with the top three from including his passion for rugby and other sports to con - there heading for the North Island championships where centrate on his athletic career and now, more than ever, it Pictured are Ollie Morton-Farrelly and Ethan Wallace, two they needed to meet qualifying standards for the New needed to count! Matamata College athletes who are showing extreme promise Zealand championships. Incredibly, this is the largest con - “Leading into the 100m semis I had qualified third” says in sport. At the New Zealand Secondary Schools track and tingent of students from Matamata College ever to have Ethan, “so finished with a lot more confidence that maybe field championships recently, Ollie won gold in the junior dis - achieved this opportunity to compete nationally. I had a reasonable chance. Then in the semi, I was second cuss, and Ethan won gold in the 200m and bronze in the 100m Competing in the shotput and discus events, Ollie says it fastest but with eight athletes in the under 20 years final, track events. was extremely challenging with torrential rain and strong I really needed to focus on my power and do it!” winds. He qualified in the top eight for the shotput final Of those eight, Ethan was up against a world class ath - from a line-up of 27 and was happy finishing in sixth place lete and incredibly, held his own against him - so much so – particularly as the top five were shotput specialists, with that commentators brought up Ethan’s history to find out the winner a full 50kgs heavier than he was! The weather more about this young man from Matamata! “I placed 3rd way to finish the year!” for discus was worse and with 33 athletes competing, equal, winning a bronze medal and to be honest, was Although both boys have a small window of rest and re - there was around 30mins between throws. “My warm up pretty happy with that given I had had a bad start. I did laxation ahead, training is not likely to be paused for long. and first two throws had me in front but then I qualified recover well but you always seem to focus on what you Ollie was named in the New Zealand Men’s Youth Volley - second going into the final three throws which, I thought could have done better!” ball squad for 2020 and, as well as already having trav - at best, were solid top five results” says Ollie. “I had two It was a different story in the 200m however, where elled to the USA with the team earlier this year, hopes to throws remaining and although the first was reasonable with a good start, a good bend and great form, it was only be heading to Thailand in April or May once confirmed. at 48m, the added pressure of a New Zealand Youth a matter of centimetres before the finish line he felt his Ethan, only a week back from the Nationals, has been ap - Olympic champion watching the event definitely added back strain. “I felt it go” says Ethan, “and I guess just proached to train with the New Zealand under 20 relay the motivation I needed! I decided to give it everything I exhaustion and the shocking weather conditions had team in just four weeks time. He’s already set a goal of had and was pretty stoked with my final throw of added that extra challenge. I wasn’t about to stop though making the Oceania’s again in 2020 with a view of con - 52.23m.” and even though it was pretty painful crossing the line, I tinuing his six days per week training to gain selection for Due to the extreme weather conditions visibility was had a pretty big smile on my face knowing I’d had a good the Junior World competition in July 2020. We wish the compromised so, for his family and supporters in the race. I was already buzzing but to hear I had taken the pair every success and have no doubt we’ll have much stands, it was a difficult call as far as where Ollie finished gold left me feeling pretty overwhelmed that I had more to celebrate in coming months. compared to the other top contenders. “Even I wasn’t too achieved exactly what I had set out to do – it was a great Caron Stewart.
31 SCENE 17 DECEMBER, 2019 Wednesday 18 Dec Noble & Lee Twilight Christmas at the Races Saturday 28 Dec Hobbiton TM Movie Set Raceday Tuesday 7 Jan Stable Books Raceday
Devotion to daughter is the winning way for Jacob J acob McKay’s love and devotion for his presence felt at the top level in Group his two-year-old daughter, Isabelle, One company through Aalaalune, who was has seen him take the plunge and walk runner-up in the Group 1 Sistema Stakes at away from a promising full-time career Ellerslie and fourth in the Group 1 Man - training a team of racehorses. awatu Sires Produce Stakes at Awapuni Last year Isabelle was diagnosed with after a third in the Group 2 J. Swap Con - Hemimegalencephaly (HME), a rare neuro - tractors Matamata Breeders Stakes. logical condition in which one half of the ‘’During what Isabelle was going through brain, or one side of the brain, is abnor - and the stress of making ends meet with mally larger than the other. It causes se - the stable, plus losing Lou’s horses, it really vere seizures, which are often frequent and told on me,’’ said Jacob. ‘’I got right down hard to control. A minority might have from 70kg to 58kg and I really was battling. seizure control with medicines, but most I wasn’t sleeping at night, worrying about will need surgery for removal or discon - her most of the time. She was always in the nection of the affected area. ‘’She was just a back of my mind. I’ve decided family means normal little girl until she was 10 months more to me so I want to free up my life so old then she started to have seizures,’’ said that I can devote more time to her when I Jacob. ‘’It started with one a day and got have her. I’m in a better head space now worse. Some days she was having up to 30 that I’ve made my mind up to give up full- to 40 seizures and the worst part was there time training and have more time with Is - was nothing we could do. We just had to abelle. Unless you’ve got 40 to 50 horses in watch her and wait for the seizures to fin - work it’s hard to compete and I never ish. We tried different medications, but wanted that many so I was always strug - they ended up doing more harm than good. gling. She was going backwards and couldn’t sit ‘’I’m going to remain living in my house, up. She developed mental regression. It but I’m leasing my property, which I was awful.’’ bought three years ago, and I have been The only option was to undergo the able to keep use of a couple of boxes and surgery, leaving the remaining side of the yards. I spent so much developing the brain to gradually take over the functions The Helmet three-year-old gelding can’t miss the chance to get in the photo with little Isabelle property and it’s an asset. I’m still training and her dad, Jacob McKay. normally performed by the affected side. Danger Dee and Mighty Connor, two horses ‘’It involved disconnecting the right side of that I part-own, and I’ve got a Helmet geld - her brain and through that she initially lost ing and a Deep Field filly, a couple of three- the use of her left leg leaving her tem - year-olds that I bought at the Melbourne porarily paralysed down her left side,’’ said Premier Yearling Sale. They’re both trials Jacob. ‘’But since the operation she’s so sis was obviously a shock to both parents. going through with Isabelle then losing the placed and I’ll bring them along and hope - much better. She’s learnt to walk properly ‘’I was working full-time and trying to horses, it was tough. I admit I did have fully sell them. I’ll be switching from a pub - and has physio twice a week. Though she spend as much time with her as I could on tears in my eyes when they went, espe - lic trainer’s licence to a permit-to-train still has a bit of a limp at this stage, she’s the days I was having her, ‘’ he said. ‘’ She cially Aaalaalune. She was special to me licence. improving all the time. She’s now develop - lives with her Mum and I get her a few days and gave me my Group One placings. She ‘’To make ends meet I’ve started up a ing normally, though she’s obviously be - a week and some other nights.’’ To make wasn’t a two-year-old and she did it on lawnmowing business and become a hind others her age because of the setback. matters worse Jacob faced a massive up - sheer ability. When Lou’s horses went I had jockey’s agent. The first jockey on my But because she’s young so she’s handling heaval in his stable last August while deal - to rebuild and it was hard.’’ books is Roy (Ryoya) Kozaki, who is with it well.’’ And watching the pretty little Is - ing with Isabelle’s HME. His Lotto-winning Jacob has held a public trainer’s licence Wayne Hillis.’’ Kozaki (24) is a Japanese abelle walking alongside her father, she Tauranga owner, Lou Te Keeti, decided to for seven years, initially training in part - rider with over 100 winners in his home looks a happy little girl with not a care in transfer his horses to other stables. Lou has nership with his father, Peter, for three sea - country, including a Group 3 race, and he the world, oblivious to what she has been invested heavily in thoroughbred horse sons and helping prepare 60 winners, also did a stint with champion Sydney through. racing after winning over $10 million in including nine stakes winners. The last trainer Chris Waller. ‘’I’m looking to get an - A former successful amateur rider, Jacob 2017 and he always had five or six horses four seasons he has been on his own ac - other jockey or two on my books and build (26) was endeavouring to make a name for in training with Jacob. ‘’I probably got a bit count and, like any young trainer he has up my clientele for lawn mowing,’’ said himself as a public trainer while coping too comfoWednesdayrtable with that,’ Thursday’ said Jacob. face Fridayd battles, but he Saturday gradually built upSunday his Jacob. “Bes Mondayt of all, it all fits a Tuesdayround being with Isabelle’s ordeal after he and her ‘’When he tooDeck a l18l his horses aw Decay t19hat left stab Decle n 20umbers and re Deccor d21ed 10 wins, w Decith 22able to spend Dec m o23re time with I Decsab e24lle.” 369NOON369 369NOON369 369NOON369 369NOON369 369NOON369 369NOON369 369NOON369 4 mother, Megan, split up. The HME diagno - Raglana huge hole in my stable. 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Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa. * www.ofu.co.nz * www.tidespy.com * Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd. 32 SCENE 17 DECEMBER, 2019 Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz James joins Group One attack by Ken and Bev Bully from L the Barns: ocal trainers Ken and Bev Kelso are come and ride her in work for me leading the famous Vela colours. That is Lilikoi, a Local jockeys’ gearing up for an attack on two Group up to the Zabeel Classic if I need him.’’ Su - Charm Spirit filly who created a big im - One events at Ellerslie over the pera wasn’t at her best in the Captain Cook pression winning the Group 3 $70,000 Christmas cheer Christmas – New Year Carnival with cham - Stakes, being upset pre-race by the strong Lawnmaster Eulogy Stakes at Awapuni pion jockey James McDonald set to step in winds. ‘’She ran her race before she even last Saturday and will be ridden by James for one of the missions. started,’’ said Ken. ‘’With that and the in the Group 2 $100,000 Valachi Downs The Kelsos are hoping to start the excit - longer trip home than usual because of the Royal Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie on New ing Supera in the Group 1 $200,000 Cam - weather she took a few days to get over it Year’s Day, the same day James will also We bring you punters horses to fol - bridge Stud Zabeel Classic (2000m) on all. She started work again late last week ride the Graham Richardson-trained Vichy low over the Christmas/New Year pe - Boxing Day with James taking over from and I’d say she’s a 90 per cent chance at in a Rating 72 1600m for Sir Peter. Lilikoi, riod from some of the jockeys riding her regular rider Michael Coleman and this stage of starting in the Zabeel Classic if a filly from Barbadine (whom James rode trackwork at Matamata. Best of luck to they will run Princess Kereru in the Group she continues to progress the way she has to win over 2300m at Otaki in February all and happy punting. 1 $200,000 Sistema Railway (1200m) on in the last few days.’’ 2012), earned her first six points in the • Craig Grylls (Dezella): “She went a Boxing Day. Cameron Lammas will con - Ken is pleased with Princess Kereru Filly of the Year series, sponsored by Sir top race for third in the Waikato Cup tinue his association with Princess Kereru leading up to the Sistema Railway, the Peter’s company, New Zealand Bloodstock, and is a lightly raced stayer worth and endeavour to go one better in the Rail - mare having improved since she finished and after three legs, she sits in equal third following.’’ way than he did 12 months earlier when an eye-catching third behind Yearn in the spot with Aretha, while Group 1 NZ 1000 • Michael Coleman (Media Sensation): beaten a neck by outsider Santa Monica. Group 2 $100,000 Dunstan Feeds Auck - Guineas winner Loire leads with 13.5 ‘’She is coming up really well and is James has ridden whenever possible for land Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes points ahead of Jennifer Eccles (seven), on target for the Sistema Railway at Supera’s owner-breeder Sir Peter Vela, a (1400m) at Pukekohe last month. ‘’I’m who chased Loire home at Riccarton and Ellerslie on New Year’s Day.’’ long-time friend and contributor to his happy with her and she’ll do an exhibition will be ridden in the Group 2 Ladies Mile • Shaun McKay (The Mitigator): ‘’I’m successful career, and will be in New gallop between races at Matamata on at Ellerslie on Boxing Day by James. looking forward to riding him in the Zealand for Christmas, taking in the Box - Wednesday,’’ said Ken. Princess Kereru, a Though there is still a long way to go Group 1 Zabeel Classic at Ellerslie on ing Day and New Year’s Day meetings at winner of seven of her 27 starts, has been with seven more legs in the series, Lilikoi Boxing Day. It’s a step up from his Ellerslie, so Sir Peter is keen to have him a Group 3 and Listed winner and Group 1, could give Sir Peter another Filly of the last-start win and he’s improved aboard. ‘’Mickey (Coleman) will definitely Group 2, Group 3 and Listed placed so she Year title. Sir Peter and his late brother, heaps.’’ be back on Supera after this one,’’ said Sir deserves to break through with a Group 1 Philip, have bred four Filly of the Year win - • Cameron Lammas (Princess Kereru): Peter’s racing manager, Gary Cossey, who victory. Meantime, Ken and Bev will be ners and raced three. Their first series ‘’I’m out for some revenge on her in is also arranging James’ rides over the car - hoping Penteverest and debut winner Lev - winner was Noble Heights (1981-82), the Sistema Railway after being sec - nival. ante can also add to their records. Levante, whom they raced from Laurie Laxon’s sta - ond on her in it last season.’’ Michael has ridden Supera in her last a three-year-old daughter of Rich Hill Stud ble and Laxon also provided them with • Sam Weatherley (Kya Khoob Lagti five starts, which have resulted in wins in sire Proisir, is raced by a syndicate con - their second Filly of the Year, their home - Ho): ‘’She won well at Te Rapa and Te Rapa’s Group 2 Travis Stakes and the sisting of locals Phillip and Catherine bred Sarwatch in 1999-2000. They then should be a top ride in the Dunstan Group 2 Gartshore Tauranga Stakes along Brown and Michael Stedman and their bred Vapour Trail to win the series in Feeds Stayers Championship Final with two seconds, including the Group 1 friends, Mark Tapper and long-time for - 2001-02 and were back on top as owner- on New Year’s Day.’’ Fiber Fresh NZ Thoroughbred Breeders mer Waikato Racing Club Secretary Tony breeders of Insouciant when she was the • Opie Bosson (Avantage): ‘’She tri - Stakes at Te Aroha, and a last start fourth Enting and his wife, Mary. 2007-08 NZ Bloodstock Filly of the Year. alled up really well when winning at in the Group 1 Captain Cook Stakes at While Supera lingers on the verge of her Insouciant was prepared by Mark Walker Avondale last week. She showed a Trentham. ‘’Mickey realises it’s a one-off first Group 1 success and an overdue fur - and it’s again Te Akau Racing Stables to the turn of foot like she hadn’t shown for being replaced by James and he’s been ther Group 1 win for Sir Peter, there is an - fore with Lilikoi being trained by Jamie a while.’’ good about it,’’ said Ken. ‘’He’s offered to other rising star on the horizon sporting Richards. Wally O’Hearn.
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College sports round-up M atamata Pony Club competed at stepped up to help each other all day long. semi’s for the hurdles but unfortunately The Year 9 boys cricket team played a the Gold Cup recently. The team Community events like this really help our the weather did not work in her favour hard fought final against Boys High but took 10 riders. The club placed riders, and is super important for when all but she did place 15th and 24th in the unfortunately just missed out on the win. fifth overall, sixth in the show jumping and the girls come to college and ride together. 100m. It is great to have this event under It was incredibly close and a great way to first in the team bending. Ella Smart The pony club also introduces all the stu - her belt as we come into the new season finish out the season for the school year. competed in the 75/80cm show jumping dents and parents and they all come to - in term one where I know she will be a Bring on 2020 Term one cricket! with two clear rounds securing her 5th gether to help when we have these tricky force come Waikato’s and North Island’s. That is a wrap with school events for place for her age group she also placed 5th events during the week. The efforts they Jayden raced in the 100m and 200m after this year and what a crazy wonderful year on the flat and had some great fun com - all put in is huge and we are very grateful working hard all year to keep improving it has been. I am so privileged to have such peting in the mounted games. Ella and to have such a strong equestrian commu - he came 25th in the 200m and 19th in the great athletes to deal with throughout Percy are consistent with their riding and nity. 100m. You will have read about Ollie and the year and love seeing and hearing make an incredible team. Stevie Collins We had four students at the New Ethan’s success on page 34. It was super about all their success and improvements. was also part of the team however her Zealand Secondary Schools Athletics challenging weather in Wellington for all I hope you all rest up and don’t do too pony got injured prior so she did not get champs recently. Jayden Baker, Ethan these athletes and we are so proud of many extra activities over the break. to ride. Instead she spent the time looking Wallace, Ollie Morton-Farrelly and Ane them all and we are very thankful to their You all deserve a break and to spend after the teaCmh’sr ish oBrusensg, awrd alking the Peasley all competed in various events. parents for taking them along to represent some timwew wwit.hs caelln yeoounr lfirnien.cdos .annz d fam - courses with them and just helping out all Ane competed in the 80m Hurdles and the our college. Congratulations guys, I’m re - ily. Stay safe and I will see you all back in round. The teFaimsh ianngd Rtheepior rpt arents all 100m sprints, she managed to make the ally looking forward to the new year! 2020. H i once again and who can believe its quite well, also jigging. For numbers per skipper, tells me the snapper fishing is still per come back to rest up. John said fish almost goodbye to 2019! That kilometre trolled though, you can’t go past very good. There is the odd day that is a along the edges of the foul ground and use treadmill of life just seems to run lake Rotorua and in particular, off the bit quiet at the moment as the snapper plenty of burley to stimulate them into faster and faster. This you know, is why weed bank running from the airport down have gone into spawning mode. Dwayde is feeding. we need to take time out to cast a line or to the Ohau channel. finding the best results in about 55m to Over in the Bay of Plenty the snapper two and you can’t go past our local To the south to Taupo and the lake fish - 60m of water. fishing has been ok around mayor, but not streams and lakes. ing is nothing short of exciting at the mo - To the Coromandel and the fishing has great. Once again, change of light is the One of our local fishing club members, ment. A friend of mine was down there the been very patchy recently. This is mainly key. For those into game fishing, the signs Stephen Butcher, went up Arapuni the other day harling from a Viking Kayak. due to the fact snapper are spawning are looking good. Water temperature is up other day and loaded up with a beautiful Ken fished through the change of light in and spend quite long periods of time not and the colour is getting that nice blue trout up to 8lb. I’m also really pleased to the morning and landed over 20 fish in feeding. However if you’re in the right tinge to it. John Ellwood tells me there was say more and more people are getting out two hours – now that’s good fishing! The place at the right time, then you will get a nice 36kg Yellow fin caught on the 300m with their families on the local streams fish are chasing smelt at the moment so them. If you head up there try fishing in line off the back of Barrier last week. and having a lot of fun. use flies that imitate them. In the rivers mid water as this is where they often Happy fishing, Bungey. In the Rotorua area trout guide Glenn down there it’s a bit of a mixed bag ac - spawn. Skinner tells me he’s having a great time cording to Ken – quite a few small fish and Over the ranges to the Mercury Bay area PS: At Sportsworld we are doing a lucky on Rotoiti jigging. 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Ph: 0274 988 Obsession Tirau. selling in Matamata on Tues - Nigel Johnson STORAGE situated at 1 Tainui Street, 027 671 2926 995. day’s and Thursday’s, also If this sounds like you FENCING CONTRACTOR Matamata and known as FENCING CURTAIN CLEANING Drapes, general counselling with cost Super Liquor Matamata. phone 027 671 2926 SUNNYPARK Roman blinds. Removes negotiated at first visit. Con - STORAGE The general nature of busi - WORK WANTED mildew. Guthrie Bowron, tact Lynn on 021 267 8682. ness conducted under the Storage, short or long term. Matamata, 17 Arawa St. Ph MNZAC, ACC Sensitive licence is liquor store. Cars, motorhomes, 888 8119. Claims Counsellor. The days on which and the SECRETARY POSITION furniture. PUBLIC NOTICES hours during which alcohol is Just Individual units available. sold under the licence are We require a secretary for a Union Parish ane Ph 0274 753 478. Monday to Sunday, 7am until church committee, 5-6 hours per month, the window 9pm. remuneration to be discussed. This could suit a cleaners The application may be in - spected during ordinary of - retired person with computer skills. There is one The Window Cleaners, MATAMATA SELF fice hours at the Te Aroha residential and commercial. STORAGE night meeting bi-monthly plus preparation and Office of the Matamata-Piako Glass and joinery cleaning. Hassle free storage – here We are very grateful to our wonderful minute work. Discretion and reliability are a when you need us. District Licensing Committee requirement. Phone Jane for a quote on Completely accessible, community supporters who help ensure at 35 Kenrick Street, Te secure, pest controlled this valuable service can continue. Please phone 07 888 1578 for enquiries. 07 888 8811 Aroha. multi sized units. Any person who is entitled to Locally owned and operated Phone 07 888 7137. Thanks to our December supporter with a smile Crushing & Mining Services object and wishes to object to Racecourse Maintenance Assistant and our January supporter Matamata RSA the renewal of the license The Matamata Racing Club seek applications for the PROPERITIES FOR SALE TO LET may, not later than 15 work - ing days after the date of the position of Racecourse Maintenance Assistant. first publication of this notice, If you are motivated, enjoy working outdoors, physically file a notice in writing of the fit and want to be part of a friendly team then we would 7, '< )$ 0,/< +20 ( objection with the Secretary love to hear from you! HOUSE FOR SALE $9$ ,/$ %/ () 25 5(1 7 of the District Licensing The successful applicant will be fully trained in the Committee Matamata Piako 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom 1 Toilet 2 Garages Ʋê øñŗĺĺİŜLj ñĺūêĩø ČÑŗÑČøLj ČÑŗñø ıŜ đøñ maintenance of our course proper, training tracks and District Council, PO Box 266, ſĕťđ Ñĩ ÑŗČø Ŝø ëťĕĺı other racecourse facilities. You will enjoy a wide variety of Te Aroha 3342. challenging roles. ĩĺŜø ťĺ Ŝëđĺĺĩ ŜÑ ıñ ñÑƅ ëÑŗø No objection to the renewal øťŜ ıøČĺťĕÑê ĩø ċĺŗ ťđø ŗĕČđ ťÑ ŔŔĩĕëÑıť of a licence may be made in The successful applicant will also have the opportunity relation to a matter other than to complete NZ Turf Management qualifications, bĺı Ŝİĺ Ħøŗ Șİ ūŜť đÑžø ČŗøÑť ŗøċøŗøıëø Ŝ a matter specified in section including racecourse maintenance level 3 and 4. Spacious, sunny house with an expansive back yard. Second garage is currently used as a third ĺ êĺĺĦ Ñž ĕøſĕıČ ŔĩøÑŜø ÑŔŔĩ ƅĺ ıĩĕıø Ñť 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. For further information contact Graeme 07 888 8898 or bedroom, sleeping four guests. A beautiful and ſſſǍĦÑĕİÑĕŔ ŗĺŔøŗťƅİ ÑıÑČøİø ıťǍëĺǍıƍ email your CV to [email protected] To view, phone: 07 888 4146 This is the first publication of practical home. 021 0811 5306 this notice. Price by negotiation. Trades and Services www.sceneonline.co.nz APPLIANCES BUILDERS CLEANING DECORATING
We service all leading whiteware brands Buying and Selling of New and Used Appliances Evo Steam Cleaning Ltd Residential • Commercial Industrial • Agricultural Interior and Exterior
Steam cleans quickly– and sanitises effectively Talk to us now about ceilings/walls/ovens and so much more Phone 07 888 1950 Graeme 027 258 4776• Lynne 022 310 1549 For prompt in-home servicing call 07 888 4910 You name it… we clean it 9 TUI STREET, MATAMATA AUTO ELECTRICIAN BUILDERS CLEANING DECORATING
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For ALL your AUTOMOTIVE repairs
PC Repairs & Service IT Consultancy IT Solutions for Business Systems MATAMATA Curtains | Blinds | Wallpaper | Interior Design | Paint • New houses to alterations Servers Workstations Networks 17 Arawa Street, Matamata | P: 07 888 8119 • Light Commercial • Maintenance 7.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday 07 888 5627 NOW at: 50 Factory Rd, Waharoa 9am – 12pm Saturday [email protected] 880 9065 | 022 166 1915 Call Robert Gregory - 021 805 234 E: [email protected] [email protected] 25 Arawa Street, Matamata AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS BUILDERS CONTRACTING ELECTRICAL The power on your side
Servicing all of your electrical needs: Residential Small Industrial Unit 1 – 17 Rockford Street, Matamata Agricultural Come Home To Quality 0800 COLE 4 U | 07 883 1016 Phone: 07 880 9609 Ph 07 888 7417 Mb 0274 855 453 15-17 Main Road, Tirau 0800 NUVISTA [email protected] 0800 6884782 ONLINE BOOKING – www.actionautomotive.co.nz Excavators • Bulldozers • Grader • Roller • Loader [email protected] Scoop • Machinery Transport • Trucks Email: [email protected] • www.donbrown.co.nz Servicing Matamata and surrounding districts 38 SCENE 17 DECEMBER, 2019
Trades and Services www.sceneonline.co.nz ELECTRICAL FLOORING PLUMBING REAL ESTATE ARE YOU RENOVATING? We Can: #TeamNatalie •Install extra power points Matamata Service, Integrity, Results •Install phone & TV outlets • Upgrade your lighting Natalie Reeve •Install your security system Senior Sales Consultant Unit 1, 19 Rawhiti Avenue (The Base), Matamata Plumbing • Gasfitting • Drainlaying • Heating M 021 127 2101 Phone 07 880 9493 E [email protected] 07 888 9340 nataliereeverealestate Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm 2 Elizabeth Street, Matamata Pr operty Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 www.electrico.co.nz Saturday 9.00am – 12 noon [email protected] www.flooringdesign.co.nz www.matamata.laserplumbing.co.nz pb.co.nz 12 Short St Matamata. Ph 07 888 8245 Servicing the Matamata Piako and surrounding districts ELECTRICAL GLAZING PLUMBING REAL ESTATE
Martin Van Dam Margaret Wright KINGS GLASS 44 Smith Street Sales Consultant Matamata 027 473 9516 To n y We at h e r l ey & GLAZING • New Homes Phone 07 888 6629 - Knowledge • Glass replacement Mobile 027 275 3788 • Heat Pump installations • 24/7 on call emergency repair service - Experience • Screen Doors & Windows • Lock Installation Quality Guaranteed • Bathroom & Kitchen alterations - Competitive Rates • Switchboard upgrades Farmers Road, Matamata Ph Lyndon on 07 888 4237 or 021 0233 1627 [email protected] Email: [email protected] 62 Arawa St, Matamata 07 888 5677 • PLUMBERS • GASFITTERS • DRAINLAYERS • Link Realty Ltd. Licensed Agent REAA 2008 022 639 1428 • [email protected] “Locally owned and operated with pride” FARMING GLAZING PLUMBING SECONDHAND For all glass and reglazing requirements, call Twice upon a Lifetime Quality pre-loved: Adults and children clothing | Manchester | bric-a-brac 1 Short Street 5 5 5 5 Ph: 07 888 9055 / 0800 132 045 TRENCHING Mobile: 027 335 1422 Something for everyone who love to Hourly or per metre rates • 24/7 Emergency service Nojobtoobigortoosmall Pi yvthv A rr R r s 6yy Ei give things a second crack at life Qualified Master Glazier Gh tr Thyy Approved Insurance Repairer 46 Broadway Matamata !"#$! %&$ 10WaharoaWestRoad,Matamata.Ph078884405 FENCING HAIRDRESSING PLUMBING STORAGE
•TimberRESIDENTIAL Fencing/Retaining WallsFENCING •ResidentialSELF -STORAGESecurity Cameras •High quality workmanship - Fully Electrified Fences • Commercial | | - Automatic Gate Access •Fast and efficient Women Men Children • Industrial 7 Day | | | Plumbing I Roofing I Drainage I Gas -Clean Units •FREE Measure and Quote Cuts Sets Perms Blow Waves •Vehicles - Pest Controlled Access Bring in your colour and we can apply for you 1 Garland Street, Matamata - Short or Long Term Phone 07 888 4922 or -Insurance Approved email all enquiries to NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY FOR CUTS 0800 773 313 - Yard Storage for Caravans/Boats 81 Arawa Street, Matamata. 07 880 9937 [email protected] | www.prestigegroup.co.nz Phone: 027 499 9584 Mon-Fri: 8.30ish to 5ish Saturday: 8.30ish to 12ish 24 Waihou Street, Matamata [email protected] FENCING PRINTING STORAGE HEALTH AND SAFTY Making Health & Safety Relevant to your Business TOTAL STORAGE Contact Russell from Kaimai Health and Safety for assistance STORAGE CONTAINERS & Ph: 021 935 527 STORAGE UNITS AVAILABLE [email protected] www.kaimaihands.co.nz For more information call 021 676 799 or visit our website www.totalstorage.co.nz
FENCING HEAT PUMPS PROPERTY MANAGER TRUCK HIRE
Protecting Your Investment Bucket Truck For Hire TOOGOOD FENCING LTD Property Management Experts 027 534 0198 • RURAL • LIFESTYLES Heat Pumps • Refrigeration • Air Conditioning • RETAINING WALLS Farm Vat Refrigeration • Ventilation Less than 1% • STOCKYARDS & MORE! Annual Heat Pump servicing from $100 + GST rent arrears!
For quality TOOGOOD to overlook contact Scott Phone 07 888 7345 or [email protected] phone 07 888 0778, mobile 027 251 9118 62 Arawa St, Matamata 07 888 5677 0800 CENTIGRADE (0800 236 844) Link Realty Ltd. Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Certified • Competitive rates • Phone 021 036 9349
FINANCE MECHANIC PROPERTY MANAGER TYRES INCL Helping New Zealanders GST to do more WOF $40 We offer personal and business lending. BOOK NOW! Automotive Servicing and Repairs Contact us to learn more. CARS – 4WD – LIGHT COMMERCIAL All makes including late models Pick up service available! MATAMATA ROLL WITH IT 07 888 6680 Tenant Selection Rent Collection Tyres • Rims • Wheel Alignments KEN’S SERVICE CENTRE (2001) LTD Routine Inspections Maintenance • Batteries • Puncture Repairs 95 Arawa Street Qualified and Registered Mechanic Phone Liz on 027 208 8669 Phone 07 888 6866 mt f.co.nz/matamata 53 Firth Street, Matamata Terms, conditions and lending criteria apply. 07 888 2893 or 021 146 1221 Email: [email protected] www.kaimaipropertymanagement.co.nz PANELBEATERS PROPERTY SERVICES FLASHINGS WHEELIE BIN SERVCES
Syds• Lawn Spraying Property Services WHEELIE BIN SERVICES LTD Collision Repair • 240L Rubbish Bins and Green Waste Bins ® • insurance and private work Association • Water blasting/House washing • all work guaranteed Approved • Driveways and pavers • Bins washed EVERY empty • free courtesy cars Structural Repair Centre • Stump grinding & brush chipping 8 metre folding machine | NZ Steel stock colours • qualified professional • 4, 7 and 9m Skip Bins tradesmen • Gutter cleaning • late model collision • Town or country collections 1 Garland Street, Matamata repairs • Trees 0800 773 313 • free quotes Phone for further Phone 027 260 5473 www.prestigegroup.co.nz Ph 07 888 6508, mobile 021 838 421 Locally owned & operated information 888 4322 6 Waiomou Street, Matamata 39 SCENE 17 DECEMBER, 2019 erry Christmas M from the team at Phil’s Motorcycle Centre From our family to yours, happy holidays and safe riding whether it’s on the road, the track or the land.
CHRISTMAS HOURS: 25th, 26th and 27th December – CLOSED 1st, 2nd and 3rd January – CLOSED
11 Tui St, Matamata Ph 07 888 7604 www.philsmotorcycles.co.nz
The team at J Swap Contractors Ltd would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year!
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