YourC community newspaper for over 100 years Thursday, January 9, 2020 Just Marilyn a Dame Lights back on It has been a hard season for Te Awamutu’s Community Christmas Tree — so it is back on for a bit more of the Apple-eating MP taunted furious Prime Minister festive/New Year break. Organiser Dean Taylor By DEAN TAYLOR / NZME STAFF says the tree was out of action for a few days earlier in Anyone of an age will remem- December due to vandalism. ber the era of politics when iron Contact Electrical repaired fisted men fought hard and dirty to secure their party had control the main vandalism and the of ’s Parliament. tree was restored as much as And no-one could forget Robert possible. Muldoon — 11 terms in the house Wind has also played for his electorate of Tamaki in havoc with the lights, and an both Government and opposition, electrical fault, possibly and three terms as Prime Minister caused by wind causing a during the turbulent late 1970s breakage, put the tree out of and early 1980s until the fateful action again around decision to call a snap election in Christmas and New Year. 1984. The lights will stay on for Amid this turmoil was our own another week or two. representative — Marilyn Waring, made a Dame companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit Holidays Ahoy in the New Year Honours for services to women and economics. challenge She was the National MP for Waipa¯District Libraries’ Raglan (our electorate at that Holidays Ahoy! Summer time) — a young woman who Challenge gets underway made a big difference to the New today and runs for two weeks. Zealand political landscape in Check the What’s On on just a few years — especially page 8 or contact contact when she showed she had a library supervisor Sheree conscience and sided with the Gross on 872 0055 to find out Labour opposition over a nuclear- how to participate. free New Zealand. In fact, her crossing the floor of the House contributed to Mul- Snap happy doon’s decision to call the snap election — which he famously photographers lost in a landslide. Once again Te Awamutu It wasn’t the end of Muldoon, Courier is keen to run our who served three more terms — regular ‘Snap Happy' page two in opposition and his last during the New Year. when National came back to If you have taken a great power, also by a landslide, with photo over the Christmas- at the helm. New Year break of local Marilyn Waring isn’t one for people enjoying summer, or titles. visitors enjoying our district After being elected to Parlia- ment in 1975 — at age 23 — she and you are happy to share it asked to be referred to as ‘Ms with our readers, send it to Waring’ in the House, only to be [email protected] told it wasn’t appropriate. She The shot must be clear could be Miss or M. Waring, the and high-resolution with Speaker’s office declared. caption details (where, when, “So I became Marilyn Waring. what, who) and a contact And that’s all I am,” she says, Professor Marilyn Waring speaking at the 2017 Te Awamutu Walk of Fame induction of her friend, and phone number. even after having been appointed former employee, the late Katherine O’Regan. Photo / Dean Taylor Alternatively you can drop a Dame Companion. the photo and details to our She was just the 15th woman In her recent autobiography, mentary office. She recounts eat- self might not have accepted a office at 97 Sloane Street. elected in New Zealand, and one The Political Years, she ing an apple to taunt him as he damehood. of only four women in Parliament describes at times laughing as drank and grew enraged. at the time. Muldoon berated her in a parlia- Marilyn admits her younger ■ Continued page 2

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■ From page 1 14,045 “I must have mellowed with age,” she says. “I thought, well look, Dame Patsy 14,045* will give it to me and Jacinda is the Prime CIRCULATION 14,045* Minister. So if I’m going to do it, it feels like a good time. “But you know, it’s pretty good for a kid born in Nga¯ruawa¯hia.” Marilyn’s appointment in the New Year Honours recognises decades of ser- vice to women and economics, as well as her many other labels: Academic, econo- mist, feminist, activist, mentor. Sarah Verran 021 345 951 [email protected]@nzme.co.nz A professor of at the [email protected] Verran University of Technology, [email protected]@[email protected] /021 345 951 Marilyn in her academic work challenges [email protected] the way economic wealth is measured by governments. It has for decades seen her [email protected]@nzme.co.nznzme.co.nz colin.thorsen@Caitlan Johnstonnzme.co.nz (reporter) Ext: 67710 cited as the founder of — a mantle she says is sometimes used to [email protected]@[email protected] [email protected] push her out of the mainstream. [email protected] [email protected] Marilyn’s work for international [email protected]@nzme.co.nz development programmes is also exten- [email protected] sive, including leading major projects for the and sitting on expert [email protected]@nzme.co.nzWayne Michell panels, boards and advisory groups. Wayne Michell But she points to her supervision of 70 Wayne027Pip 494 Jensen Michell 7770 research degrees, mostly PhDs, as a Maraea027027 494 569 Jamieson 7770 4317 particular source of pride. 021PipMaraea Jensen023 59612 Jamieson “I’ve just been really lucky with the opportunities I’ve had to be in the position [email protected] 569 023 4317 59612 [email protected] of supervising the best work individuals Maraea Jamieson will ever do in their lives, contributing to 021 023 59612 new knowledge in the world,” she says. And while Marilyn avoided Parliament for a quarter of a century, she has played National’s Raglan candidate Marilyn Former Prime Minister Sir Robert Mul- [email protected] the role of tuakana to women in politics. Waring photographed by the Te Awa- doon — confrontation was part of his She says she’s received calls from mutu Courier during her 1975 campaign. style. members of every major political party seeking her advice, in what she jokes is an This is truly what they do. And this is It is hard to think of a more difficult “open-door policy for suffering women truly how the system operates and, yes, it politics than under MPs”. hurts’.” during the era of Think “I think it’s been really important that Her heart goes out to women in politics Big, Nuclear Free NZ and the ’81 Spring- We’re online at nzmecommunitynews.pressreader.com I’ve been able to be there for anyone who today. bok Tour. needed that . . . I’ve felt very useful doing “I don’t think I would survive in a Dame Marilyn Waring was made a that,” she says. social media environment,” she says. Companion of the New Zealand Order of 2016 “Just to say: You’re not going crazy. “The letters were bad enough.” Merit in 2008. LOOK FOR THIS WEED SAUSAGEROLL Velvetleaf – an aggressive OF THE YEAR cropping weed, one 2018 BIANZ of the world’s worst.

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acial eczema is a disease which zinc cream, and when toxic support- can affect grazing ruminants Suzanne ive therapy. Fand camelids. It occurs in the With facial eczema prevention is late summer to autumn (January to the best option, whether by fungicide, April). zinc or by avoiding grazing during the It causes a skin disease where the Poland risk periods. If your animals do get whiter, less hair covered, areas of the facial eczema it is important to keep animal will appear like sunburn. Vetora them under shade to reduce ex- Facial eczema is caused by fungal Veterinarian posure to sunlight. spores (Pithomyces chartarum) in the Zinc supplementation options are grass and is ingested when stock are great for cattle and sheep: grazing particularly getting low grass. ting them at risk for picking up the fungal • A ruminal bolus - provides a slow This then causes damage to the liver spores contributing to facial eczema. release protection for a longer period bile ducts from a toxin in the spores Goats (4-6 weeks depending on brand); (sporedesmin). Goats are less likely to be affected by • Zinc oxide slurry drenches can be This damage leads to accumulation facial eczema. given weekly; of phytoporphyrin which when exposed Part of this is due to their browsing • Zinc sulphate in water – not effective to sunlight causes skin damage. nature and not grazing down as low on for sheep, can be variable in cattle; The white hair or hairless areas are pasture but there is also resilience • Zinc oxide on supplementary feed – more likely show lesions but liver against the sporodesmin toxin as well. daily added to any other feed you might damage can still occur in animals with Alpacas be giving. darker coats but not seen as bad visibly. Alpacas are very susceptible to facial Zinc toxicity does occur so ensure Cattle eczema toxicity. that you follow one method of zinc Any white patches and particularly Zinc treatment is difficult in alpacas supplementation at the correct dose the udder are common sites for skin and a focus should be on reducing rate. lesions in cattle. sporedesmin intake. To enable zinc to build up to a Sheep Fungicide on the pasture or reducing protective level treatment needs to start With their woolly coats sheep may be pasture intake during the at risk period two weeks before the risk period so seen with lesions around the eyes, are the best ways to manage facial needs to start in January. muzzle and ears where wool cover isn’t eczema in alpacas. Contact your vet to discuss the pros as thick. They may be seen scratching There is no specific treatment for and cons of different zinc treatments for against posts. facial eczema and when lesions appear your animals. Most breeds will be susceptible and the liver damage has been done. Keep an eye on spore counts in your zinc treatment is important during the Treatment consists of supportive ther- area over the risk period and if you risk period. apy. Reducing problems associated with suspect facial eczema call your vet for Sheep graze pasture quite low put- it include keeping animals under shade, further information and options.

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Employment Vacancies CamelliaC Employment Vacancies Resthome Support Worker Te Awamutu Wanted Office Junior Primary School Part-timeP Chef/Cook - 4 hours per week + extra hours available. Bowers & Son Limited is a family owned business based in Te - Must be able to work more hours in Awamutu and Otorohanga. We manufacture precast concrete school holidays. CLEANER REQUIRED Wehaveagreat products as well as operate two busy ready mix concrete plants. reputation for home SKILLS: Te Awamutu Primary School is looking for a cleaner - support worker Level2-4orequivalent. Due to a staff member relocating, a junior office position has been to join their team. The successful person must have cooked meals - Professional practice and positive made available in our Te Awamutu office. Working alongside two and baking cheerful attitude. senior office staff, the successful applicant will be involved in data previous cleaning experience, mix well with staff and - Work includes outings, shopping and fun. students and is willing to go above and beyond. This Please apply by email - Police vetting approved entry, filing, mail sorting, some invoicing and customer service, position is 12 and a half hours each school week [email protected] - Clean full drivers license errands, answering phones and various other administration or phone 871 5505 betweentwe duties. There will be plenty of opportunities to learn and ideally suit from 3pm until 5.30pm daily. You will be required 9am - 1pm. Good working conditions for right person a school leaver looking to start a career in an office environment. to work the fi rst week of each school holidays to Email cv to Dianne complete a term clean. You will also be required to [email protected] The position will be permanent, full time and hours of work will be undergo a police check. Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm. Applications close Thursday 15th January. The successful person must be reliable and looking for a position Please email your CV to: long term. Must also have good computer skills, have a positive [email protected] Casual Ready Mix Concrete attitude, and be a New Zealand resident with good written and Truck Drivers communication skills. All applicants may be asked to undertake pre-employment health Bowers & Son Limited is a family owned concrete manufacturing monitoring and drug testing, as well as undergo our health and and ready mix business based in Te Awamutu and Otorohanga. safety induction upon commencement of employment. We are looking for casual ready-mix truck drivers for our Te Please apply in writing with a coverletter and curriculum Awamutu or Otorohanga plants that can be available on an as vitae to [email protected] needed basis. Applications close Monday, 20 January 2020. STEEL CUTTER The successful applicants will: • Be team players and show initiative; Giltrap Engineering Ltd is a progressive • Be reliable and punctual; company based in Otorohanga, manufacturing • Be physically fit; and distributing farm machinery locally and • Hold a New Zealand class 4 drivers’ licence; internationally. • Be available to work on Saturdays; and Situations Wanted • Have recent truck driving experience and if possible, We are offering an excellent opportunity for ready mixed concrete truck experience (although a full time Steel Cutter to start immediately. training would be provided). Te Awamutu Successful applicants must be able to read College student engineering drawings, have good attention 15yo male looking to detail, be motivated and have previous Candidates will need to be prepared to undergo a driving for work. engineering workshop experience. assessment, as well as pre-employment drug testing, health Anything monitoring and also undertake our health and safety induction. considered. Phone The ability to pass a drug and alcohol test is Applications are to be sent with a coverletter and CV to 027 404 0845 a must as we do pre-employment as well as [email protected] random testing. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid WAIPAIPA If you would like to be a part of our energetic NZ work visa. team, please contact our office for application WEATHER details or send your CV to: For week ending 8 January 2020 [email protected] Giltrap Engineering Min C° Max C° Rain/mls PO Box 83 PPirongiairongia 10.5 26.3 1 Otorohanga 3900 Phone 07 873 4206 PPokuruokuru - - - LISTEN TO OVER PPukeatuaukeatua 8.98.9 26.5 2 TE AWAMUTU COLLEGE 10.4 26.3 1.1.88 PODCASTS ON Te AwamutuAwamutu Learning Support Happy New Year! All your favourite local and Assistant international podcasts, all in one place. DOWNLOAD THE APP NOW For soil moisture and temperature visit: www.thehondashop.co.nz/weather An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and capable person to join our EXPERIENCED Learning Support Assistant team. FABRICATORS/ The successful applicant will have the following attributes: WELDERS Ability to build positive working relationships with a range of students and staff

Giltrap Engineering Ltd is a progressive • Flexibility company based in Otorohanga, manufacturing • Resilience and distributing farm machinery locally and • Strong verbal and written skills internationally. • Team player • Ability to work unsupervised. We are offering an excellent opportunity for experienced full-time Fabricators/Welders to Core roles will include: start immediately. Successful applicants must be motivated with a high level of MIG welding • Student learning and behavioural support • Student personal care. and steel fabrication experience. For the latest in This is a term time only, fixed-term position reviewed annually. Normal hours of The ability to pass a drug and alcohol test is work would be 9.00 am – 3.15 pm, five days per week (25 hours per week).These rural news. a must as we do pre-employment as well as hours are subject to continued funding from Ministry of Education and/or Board random testing. of Trustees.

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THU & FRI 7:20, SAT 6:50, goes back into the SUN 4:50, MON, TUE & WED 7:20 fantastical world of Jumanji, pals “A film for the lovers of murder mysteries, fans of dysfunctional family dramedies and THE GOOD LIAR R13 Martha, Fridge and everyone who just loves great movies.” THU & FRI 5:10, SAT 5:30, SUN 3:30, Bethany re-enter Dominion Post. MON, TUE & WED 5:10 the game to bring KNIVES OUT M him home. SPIES IN DISGUISE PG But the game is THU & FRI 5:30, SAT 5:05, THU & FRI 1:50, SAT 12:20, SUN 10:20, now broken — and SUN 3:05, MON, TUE & WED 5:30 MON, TUE & WED 1:50 fighting back. friends know about Jumanji is discover there's more obstacles FROZEN 2 PG Everything the about to change, as they soon and more danger to overcome. A comedy for the children. A crew of rugged THU & FRI 11:00 & 1:30, SAT 12:10, firefighters meet their match when attempting SUN 10:10, MON, TUE & WED 11:00 & 1:30 to rescue three rambunctious kids. Te Awamutu Country Variety Club (Inc) ADDAMS FAMILY PG PLAYING WITH FIRE PG THU & FRI 11:30, SAT 12:30, SUN 10:30, THU & FRI 11:10 & 1:20, SAT 12:50, proudly presents MON, TUE & WED 11:30 SUN 10:50, MON, TUE & WED 11:10 & 1:20 FEATURED ARTISTS th Feel good, humorous, beautiful and This is basically a Shaun the Sheep version Saturday, February 29 - 7.00pm satisfying British film is an unexpected GEM. of ‘ET’. Brilliant fun for all the family and The Bible Chapel, Swarbrick Drive, Te Awamutu “A lovely, universal film based on a true plenty of movie references for Sci-Fi fans. story. You can’t help but like it.” Allan FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS PG THU & FRI 5:15, SAT 3:00, SUN 1:00, MON, TUE & WED 5:15 STAR WARS: Jocelyn & George THE RISE OF SKYWALKER M Lynn Edwards Carolyne Moke THU & FRI 7:30, SAT 4:55 & 7:25, +A SUN 2:55 & 5:25, MON, TUE & WED 7:30 A must-see for the huge number of fans of the immensely popular stage show and if you like musicals you’ll love the movie too. Special Patrons have been telling us how good Appearance the film is and how much they like it, very The Kahu Sisters positive. “I thought it was better than the International Steel Player - Joe Martin Steve Ward Barry Tunnicliffe (Melbourne) stage show, it is very vibrant and I could easily see it again.” Allan. SHAUN THE SHEEP: Adults $20, Childen Under 12yrs $10 CATS G FARMAGEDDON G Tickets available from Bin Inn, Te Awamutu or Ray Thurgood 870 1551 SAT 2:35, SUN 12:35 THU & FRI 10:40 & 1:40, Licensed by APRAA SAT 12:00 & 2:30, SUN 10:00 & 12:30, “This is a really entertaining, fun-filled, MON, TUE & WED 10:40 & 1:40 action-adventure with a lot of puzzles to work out. Thoroughly enjoyable.” Allan. This year’s Green Book with similar grit. TE AWAMUTU “A really, really good film RSA I thoroughly recommend.” Allan. Club open daily Mon to Sat 11am, Sunday 1pm Raffl es Wed & Fri, Membership draw Mon, Wed, Fri Happy New Year! Download Newsletter from our website teawamutursa.co.nz THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON M ALSO DOOLITTLE START JAN 16 JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL PG 381 Alexandra Street - 871 3707 THU & FRI 10:50, 1:00, 5:10 & 7:40, UNDERWATER R13, Courtesy van ext push 4 free call SAT 2:15, 4:45 & 7:55, THE GENTLEMEN R16 SUN 12:15, 2:45 & 5:55, ALSO LITTLE WOMEN G Wed to Mon from 4pm • MEMBER OF CLUBSNZ & RNZRSA MON, TUE & WED 10:50, 1:00, 5:10 & 7:40 ALL HERE FOR ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND Entry restricted to Members, Invited Guests and members of affi liated Clubs WEBSITE : teawamutursa.co.nz Winner of two major Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture; Drama and Best Director; Motion Picture This year’s Dunkirk Riveting, pretty much every moment from start to finish, hauntingly beautiful and www.teawamutu.nz mesmerizing. A brilliant, powerful and astounding achievement. 1917 R13 Check out what’s on, people, links, games, list your business, THU & FRI 5:25 & 7:50, SAT 2:40 & 7:35, community groups, upcoming events. SUN 12:40 & 5:35, MON, TUE & WED Home of the online Te Awamutu Courier 5:25 & 7:50 WANTED WANTED WANTED WANTED GOLD•COINS•WATCHES•BANKNOTES•ANTIQUES•PAINTINGS • COLLECTABLES AnySCRAP GOLD & BROKEN JEWELLERY AAnyGOLD JEWELLERY AnyNZ PAINTINGS & ARTWORKS Cash in on high gold prices Recycle those unwanted chains, cufflinks, bracelets, brooches, etc. 9ct, 14ct, 18ct, 22ct

AnyPOCKET WATCHES & OLD WATCHES AnyMEDALS & BADGES AnyOLD BANKNOTES Mechanical watches in any condition, also for Military medals, badges, agricultural Pre-decimal • NZ • World • Obsolete currency etc parts (no quartz or battery watches please) medals, etc

AnyGOLD & SILVER COINS AnySTERLING SILVER AnyANTIQUES • COLLECTABLES Whole collections or accumulations Pre 1947 silver Any sterling items - cutlery, canteens, Tea service, coins, sovereigns, krugerrands, etc candle sticks, trays etc

AnyNZ HISTORICAL ITEMS • KIWIANA AnyCHINESE & JAPANESE ANTIQUES AnyMAORI & PACIFIC ARTEFACTS OLD TIN TOYS • OLD FOUNTAIN PENS

AnyVINTAGE OR MODERN ROLEX, TUDOR, OMEGA, IWC, HEUER, PATEK PHILIPPE Any condition - going or not

ROLEX OMEGA OMEGA OMEGA SEIKO DIVERS AUTO ROLEX ROLEX ROLEX TUDOR SUBMARINER EXPLORER GMT MASTER DAYTONA SEAMASTER SPEEDMASTER DIVERS 600 (Pre 1980’S)

Have you stopped collecting? Downsizing or moving? Family not interested? Lying in a cupboard unused? Unwanted jewellery? Would cash be more useful? Or even if you are just curious, then please see our buyers at a venue listed below. We will buy single items or complete collections. If unable to visit a venue, please call Hamish on 0800 105 228 to arrange a home visit. Buying for 2 days only. Please check the dates and times carefully. If you are unable to come to visit a venue, please ring Hamish on 0800 105 228. WEDNESDAY 15 JANUARY THURSDAY 16 JANUARY TE AWAMUTU TE AWAMUTU 11am - 4pm 10am - 3pm Te Awamutu Baptist Church Hall Te Awamutu Baptist Church Hall 106 Teasdale Street 106 Teasdale Street

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