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Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Mum in the Ears, eyes on the streets money? By Dean Taylor and networking put in Someone who bought their Two years planning and place for the district sub- Lotto ticket at Te Awamutu Paper hard work came to frui- mission was put to good Plus last Tuesday has won a tion last Thursday when use, and Te Awamutu great holiday and $100,000. and District Police bosses They were among 10 lucky Kihikihi’s Community Policing offi ce opened for continued to give their Lotto Triple Dip players who have support to the project. won a trip to the multi-award business and the fi rst Community Safety Patrols First step was the for- winning Hilton Maldives, as well mation of the Te Awamutu as $100,000 cash, in Lotto’s took to the streets. The concept of a Safer Safer Community Chari- Mother’s Day promotion. table Trust of Mrs barnes The winning voucher number Community Council was (chairperson), Mr Hurrell, for the Te Awamutu ticket was fi rst raised by Te Awamutu 447726. Community Board about Chris Smith, Terry Os- Paper Plus owner Murray two years ago, but a sub- ment and Chris Grenfell. Green says he hopes it is a mission to Waipa District The Trust investigated ‘lucky mum’ who won the prize. Council for a Waipa-wide what was wanted, and “We sure sold plenty of Moth- service failed to attract what was achievable, for er’s day Lotto tickets.” the necessary support at our district. Mr Green also advises that that stage. Kihikihi residents both Division II winning tick- Undeterred Waipa had raised the issue of a ets (worth $18,732) have been Councillor and Commu- stronger policing presence claimed - the second one by a nity Board member Hazel for the village, and some regular client returning from Barnes and Community sort of patrol, and that holiday last Friday. Constable Richard Hurrell helped form the nucleus proceeded for a service for of what was launched last Pirates of this side of the district. week. Pirongia Much of the research Continued page 9. Pirongia Voluntary Rural Fire Force is staging its fi fth annual Offi cer bottled, ball, this year with a Pirates of the Carribean/Pirongia theme. The ball will be held on Satur- day, June 16 at Pirongia Memo- man arrested rial Hall, with live entertainment A 17-year-old Te Awamutu man faces charges of aggra- by Trace Element and rewards vated wounding, possession of an offensive weapon and for original costumes. theft after hospitalising a police offi cer on Friday night. Tickets are available from Police were responding to a theft report from Te Te Awamutu Copy Centre and Awamutu Wines and Spirits after two young men entered Pirongia Village Store. the store at about 9.20pm and stole four bottles of spirits. For more information phone A short time later the Te Awamutu offi cer attempted to 871 6030 or 871 9033, or email apprehend a group of three young men suspected of steal- [email protected] ing the alcohol, and was hit in the side of the face with a full one litre bottle of alcohol which had been stolen. New meeting The offi cer was admitted to Waikato Hospital with facial injuries, including a broken cheekbone. He was place offered expected to return to hospital today for surgery and is on Following the Te Awamutu leave until he has recovered. Courier article on the local The 17-year-old offender decamped, but was arrested Grandparents Raising Grand- on Sunday morning and taken to Hamilton where he FIRST NIGHT: Volunteer community patrollers Bo Edwards (left) and Michael children Group, new facilities for appeared in Hamilton District Court yesterday and was Langdale-Hunt pictured at work on the fi rst night of the new community safety meetings have become available. remanded in custody. initiative last Thursday. Also on patrol with the pair was Phil Herewini. 135071AD Coordinator Rangitaia Crowley says the group is fortunate to have been offered the use of the St Johns parish Church hall, and Burglary, arson under investigation they are much appreciative of the offer. Next meetings in the new Police and Fire Safety is inves- thanks to the vigilance of the Flammable liquid also ran from Detective Mark Smith is in- facility will be Thursdays July 12, tigating a burglary and arson public, limited damage to the the storeroom and spread the fi re terested in hearing from anyone September 13 and November 8 at Te Awamutu Prepackers in rear storage area and electrical towards the main factory. with information that could as- from 10am - 1pm as usual. Rickit Road Sunday night. system. Te Awamutu Prepackers co- sist the enquiry. Regular meetings at the Te A call to smoke in the vicinity Offi cer in charge Michael owner John Lindsay says it was Any member of the public with Awamutu Maori Women Welfare came from a passing member of Kimber says the fi re was close to business as usual as much as information, or who witnessed League Community Rooms the public at 9.40pm Sunday entering the main building and possible Monday morning. any suspicious activity in the in Lyon Street, Kihikihi are night. the result could have been much Staff were able to process prod- Rickit Road area, or who noticed Wednesdays June 11, August 8 When Te Awamutu volunteer more serious. uct, but sever damage to the elec- or smelt smoke before the 9.40pm and October 10. fi refi ghters arrived they found Investigations suggest the trical switchboard and switching call was made is asked to contact For further information contact the rear of the premises well storeroom had been entered and gear meant the main cooler was detective Smith in confi dence at Mrs Crowley (021521950). involved. an accelerant used to set fi re to out of action until rewiring was the Te Awamutu Police Station A good save by the brigade, packaging awaiting use. completed. 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PAGE 2 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, May 15, 2007 Sign marks allergy awareness week By Cathy Asplin but he kept swelling, so we change in diet - with no nuts know are safe.” Reuben O’Keeffe looks like headed to the doctors. in the house - while they try Reuben has been attend- your average three-year-old “By the time we got there to keep an eye on him when ing Te Awamutu Playcentre at Playcentre. the whole side of his face he is at other homes. But since he was a baby, so fami- He gives a cheeky grin as was swollen to the extent as he gets older he is often lies at the centre have been he fl ies down the slide with that his eye had closed.” places without his family. well aware of his allergy. his arms out like Superman. A later blood test con- “He has been given a But new families are join- But, just like when Super- fi rmed the diagnosis of an peanut butter sandwich by ing playcentre all the time, man comes near kryptonite, allergy to nuts, with pea- mistake, which he spat out which means constantly a tiny amount of a particu- nuts producing the worst as soon as he realised. alerting people of the dan- lar substance can cripple reaction. “But this resulted in him ger and a need to be vigilant with food coming into the Reuben, with the ability to “On the scale they used he vomiting, then swelling up. centre. kill him. had a positive reaction of 10, By the time he was in an the highest you can have.” ambulance he was having A desire to keep Reuben That substance is nuts. safe has seen the playcentre When Reuben was just Unlike many other aller- diffi culty breathing and a gies which result in spots paramedic had adrenaline take a further step, declar- 13-months-old he touched a ing the area ‘nut free’. or feeling unwell, Reuben’s on standby. Fortunately he peanut butter sandwich be- King Country Association reaction to nuts is extreme didn’t need it.” ing held by his older sister. support person Janet Moody His mother Diane was to the point where he has The family also has to be says Te Awamutu is the fi rst shocked at the reaction. anaphylaxis, a severe reac- conscious of what is con- playcentre to take this step “He came up in red welts tion that is life threatening. tained in foods or how they in the area and believes it is where he had touched the Swelling can affect his are cooked. likely to be the fi rst centre in sandwich and where he had airways and could kill him “We’ve learned to check la- the country as well. REUBEN O’Keeffe (3) tucks into his lunch at Te Awamutu put his hand to his face. in just 30 minutes. bels on foods for any traces “When we tried to get a Playcentre. 135073AD “Initially I tried to wipe The O’Keeffe family has of nuts and we now tend to sign for the gate we couldn’t tainly not the case. Nuts are tact with nuts. him with a cold fl annel, become accustomed to a buy the same things that we fi nd one, so we had to have it life threatening for him. “Austin wears a medic specially designed. “We had to give very clear alert bracelet and knows “We have now let other instructions to his school and which foods he can and can- playcentres know that the of course provide an EpiPen not eat. But if other people signs are available and it (adrenaline kit) worth $180, are aware of the problem it may be that they take up at our own expense, just in makes it easier for every- the offer if they have a child case he does come into con- one.” that also suffers from a nut allergy.” Local resident Paula Ry- burn welcomes the move by Te Awamutu Playcentre. Her son Austin (7) who at- tends Te Awamutu Primary also has a severe allergy to nuts. “His fi rst day at school was the hardest day of my life - it was the scariest thing I’ve ever had to do. “At home we can control the food in the house, while our family and friends are well aware of his allergy. But once he goes to school that control is gone. “Some people simply don’t understand - they think SUPPORT person Janet Moody puts the new sign up on Te Awamutu Playcentre’s we’re just being fussy about gate, much to the delight of Reuben O’Keeffe and his mother Diane. 135073CD what Austin eats - that’s cer- AUSTIN Ryburn (7) with his mother Paula. 135073BD Local DDESIGNERESIGNER PACKAGEPACKAGE LLIFESTYLEIFESTYLE HOMES CCOTTAGESOTTAGES LLifestyleifestyle ccottagesottages sspecialisepecialise iinn ccustomustom bbuiltuilt ccottagesottages oorr rroomsooms

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PAGE 4 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, May 15, 2007 135TC025-07 Impromptu performance has CHECK THIS OUT Peter Posa eyeing comeback Legendary guitarist Peter Posa gave an im- promptu performance at a TEAR Fund concert in Te Awamutu recently and was so energised by it he wants to make a comeback with his own band. A packed house at Te Awamutu Baptist Church applauded and cheered when gospel blues guitar- ists Steve Apirana and Derek Lind invited Peter Posa onto the stage. This is a property for the most discerning buyer. Top quality large home in a The pair were playing in Te Awamutu as part of very handy location. Retemeyer Street, Kawhia. Upstairs two large bedrooms, their Still Standing tour promoting TEAR Fund’s open plan kitchen/dining/lounge. Bathroom and toilet upstairs. Downstairs, in- child sponsorship. ternal staircase, large bedroom, toilet, spa bath and shower. Good sized Mr Posa (65) said he had been lying low in Te carport plus boat port and large lock up garage. Attractive section Awamutu and few people knew he lived there. layout with sun deck. To view: www.realenz.net/waipa-ta # T4307 He moved there three years ago when his wife wanted to be nearer her family. Contact Ross Roulston - Resident Kawhia Agent Moving away from his Auckland musician 07 871 0057 or 021 267 9526 friends has meant he has had few opportunities to perform. Steve Apirana and Derek Link visited him just hours before their concert and played blues music with him. “We had a bit of a jam and Steve said ‘you are coming out and playing with us’,” Mr Posa says. That evening he watched their concert and was so nervous about playing he had to leave the Integrity Vehicle Sales room several times. “I didn’t know until they called me up on stage 2005 MAZDA BOUNTY (NZ NEW) CAB PLUS UTILITY whether I could play or not. I hadn’t even had a sound test.” After fi ve minutes playing blues, the legendary guitarist treated the crowd to a few well known tunes from the 1960s such as ‘Guitar Boogie’ PETER POSA, who lives in Te Awamutu these and ‘Wheels’. He also played his own composi- days, wants to form a band in the Waikato and tion ‘String Breaker’, a fl amenco tune yet to be get back on stage. released. In recent years Mr Posa has suffered from de- a day and has branched into jazz, blues, pop, bal- pression and debilitating pain after an accident lads, gospel and rock ‘n’ roll. The only things he in the 1970s, but hearing the response to his play- refuses to play are hip hop and rap. ing made him feel overwhelmed with happiness. In his heyday he played electric guitar but now “It gave me a chance just to let go. It was every prefers acoustic which he said is more honest. Mr Posa was amazed after the Te Awamutu • 1 owner • 30,000kms • Silver • Turbo diesel • 2WD • ABS brakes bit as good as it ever was,” he enthuses. • Twin air bags • CD auto • Air conditioning • Freestyle rear doors The experience made him realise he needed to concert when young people came up to him say- model • Monsoon shields • Commercial floor mats • Galvanised/ get back to playing gigs “as quickly as possible” to ing how much they enjoyed the music. overcome the loneliness he’s felt in recent years. Unfortunately he won’t be recording any new hardwood flatdeck • Just fully serviced • 10,000km pre-paid “I have got to get out there and play again. I CDs even if he forms a band, but he is considering road tax • Registered for 12 months • 13 month factory warranty have just got to get out there and do it.” putting his music on the internet. remaining • The best available! Peter Posa wants to form a band in the Waikato Musicians interested in forming a band need to * Trade-ins Welcome and needs a bass player, drummer and keyboard be down to earth, respectable, honest and most of $23,995 inc GST * All Finance Options Available player. all humble, he said. Phone Jeff at 027 289 6057 Interested musicians need not be concerned Peter Posa can be contacted by e-mailing about the former star being infl exible in his musi- [email protected] or phone (07) 871 3955. VEHICLE ON DISPLAY AT INGHAM HONDA, TEAWAMUTU (RMVT) cal style. He still plays his guitar up to four hours Article and photo by Helen Tatham. 135TC022-07 BETTA Winter Warmers

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Kuiti, as I was on the main road 135TC047/07 there and we had a huge number of travellers who stopped in. “In Te Awamutu I have a www.people4success.co.nz different clientele - it’s mostly locals - with many coming from all over town to try our food. The takeaway store has a strong New GREGGY’S TAKEAWAYS owner Greg Duffi eld wraps up an order Are your employment contracts up-to-date Zealand fl avour, we are proud to in his Hazelmere Crescent store. 1350711AD ? and in line with new legislation? be Kiwi owned and operated.” are also proving popular, with well sought after in town - kina, A number of items that were choices like garlic chips, cheese oysters, raw fi sh and seafood successful on the menu in Te and mayo chips and chips with salads. Is your business growing faster than Kuiti are also proving success- tartare or chilli sauce. Good-sized crumbed oysters ? you can keep up with? ful here. “We put on the chips whatever and scallops are currently avail- “We sell genuine kiwi-styled our customers like - hey. we’ll able. Do you have a performance issue in your burgers with a decent meat even dance on them if they want Shellfi sh and fresh fi sh are pattie, salad, beetroot etc on a us to! available on request, while ? organisation that’s gone on way too long? toasted bun.” “I believe we sell the best chips future possibilities for winter A great range of toasted sand- in town and we certainly give a include muttonbirds, boil-ups, wiches are also available, each generous quantity.” hangi meals, roasted lamb with their own special names Three varieties of fi sh are avail- shanks and lunchtime lasagne. Contact People4Success - your HR professionals and chock-a-block with fi llings. able - battered hoki and trevally, Greggy’s Takeaways is open “People have been quick to as well as crumbed dory. from 12noon to around 8pm on Phone (07) 870-5402 fi nd out about them and the Children are well catered for Tuesday to Friday, and from 4pm numbers we sell are increasing too, with several $5 kids packs to on Saturdays and Sundays. For 303 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu each week.” choose from. further details or orders phone 135TC041/07 His varieties of hot chips The fridges hold another range 870 2909. BUSINESS BRIEF New premises offers more display, upgraded service Total Image Embroi- service for clients. means more room for dery may have only Owner Kathy Dixon display and space for shifted one door down, says the larger store the addition of her most but the new premises in the Sloane Street specialised embroidery offers a much better block opposite VE Vets machine. The new store’s front- age features examples of work, which helps inspire customers when looking at design possi- bilities, plus examples of the range of sports, cor- porate and work cloth- ing on offer from her 12 clothing suppliers. In the rear where the creative ideas are turned into reality, there is a new state-of-the-art 15 colour embroidery machine. The three headed machine is the largest of the three ma- chines Total Image Em- broidery operate, and of- fers the possibility of an expanded design range because of its increased capabilities. Mrs Dixon welcomes all image enquiries in- store, by phone or fax (870 4258) or via www. totalimageembroidery. co.nz April deluge fools gauge April’s rainfall ‘fooled’ even Te Awamutu weather watcher, Paul Hobbs. Mr Hobbs says at 55mm it was one of the lowest totals he has re- corded for the month. “I take the records at 9am or close to it each day, so the extra 54.5mm that fell on the

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PAGE 12 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, May 15, 2007 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, May 15, 2007 PAGE 13 Golf honours Make-shift Sports XV shared at SPORTS DRAW Te Awamutu For Weekend May 17 Angela Thomson and Jan Mandeno nab bonus point win both carded the top gross score of 86 at Te Ecolab Te Awamutu Sports version. Awamutu Women’s Golf kept their hopes of making Sports maintained the last Tuesday. the top six for the Waikato pressure for the rest of the Sylvia Gooch headed premier rugby champion- half but were unable to turn the net scramble with ship alive with a 38-7 win their territorial and posses- a 72 in the 0-23 sec- over Te Rapa. sion advantage into points. tion, while Zoe Hunter Coach Kerry Eynon says It was not until the 35th topped the 24-plus sec- the six tries to one win at minute that they scored tion with 73 net. NETBALL Albert Park has given his their second outstanding Gooch’s 72 saw her side a timely boost in con- team try when promising Draw for Thursday May 17 lead the silver LGU, fi dence ahead of next week- wing Josh Adams dotted with Sue Gower (who 6:30: Kawau Tigers v Marist Weka; RSN Henry Morgan end’s home game against down under the posts. Builders sunk the only two) lead- Hamilton Marist. From the restart Sports ing the bronze I with 8:15: COGS 1 v Pirongia Meateaters; OSC Bailey Ing- “We’ve thrown everything went straight back onto the ham Wanderers v College Senior A her 74 on countback but the kitchen sink at our attack. from Ann Waters and opponents the two previous The forward pack drove Draw for Saturday May 19 Margaret Johnson. games and come up with Te Rapa back to their line Zoe Hunter also won 9:00 TAS Die Hards v Marist A; TAC 9C v TAI Starlets; nothing. The win is just the for Paul Wheeler to come up COGS 2 v AI; TAC Streakers v TAC 10C; Ohaupo Social on countback in the tonic we needed.” with the fi ve pointer. bronze II division from v TAC 9A Eynon says the most pleas- Tangohau again converted 9:50 TAC Buttman Clan v RSN Juniors; Pirongia Strikers Joyce Green, both on ing aspect of the victory was from wide out for Sports to 73. v Puahue Professionals; TAS Misfi ts v Sacred Heart 1; the attitude of the team he lead 21-0 at halftime. Sandra White and TAS Guthrie Bowron v TAS Corboy Earthmovers; TAPS put out on the paddock after Sports started the second Norma Jane shared Hot Steppers v TAPS Stylie Babes being decimated by injuries half the same way they honours in the nine 10:40 St Pats Stars v TAC 9B; TAI Angels v St Pats in recent weeks. ended the fi rst spell going hole net with 35. Pirates; TAS Ecolab v PGF; Hato Patariki Chix v Pirongia No fewer than 12 of the straight on the attack. Scramble results, 0-23: S FIL; COGS 3 v Comrades Social; Pirongia Flyers v original squad of 24 are side Left wing Seta Nabanisau, Gooch 72, S Thompson 73, Pirongia Sparklers lined carrying a variety of who return to Fiji has been M Johnson 74, S Gower 74, 11:30 College Senior C v Pirongia Ray White Real Es- injuries. delayed by two weeks, had A Thompson 74, M Strack tate; TAPS Stormers v St Pats Foxy Chicks; TAI Sharpen 75, T Young 75. “I’m thrilled with the way room to step and out-pace 24+: Z Hunter 73, J Green Up G-Force v Paterangi Comrades; Pirongia RD1 v the people who played Te the defence to score his 73, K Rose 74, M Nolan 75, Tumeke; Arohena Jets v Pirongia Troopers Rapa stood up to be counted, team’s fourth bonus point H Spiers 77, S Clements 77, 12:20 TAS Those Guys v TAS Soldiers; Korakonui Hot especially Mark Murray on try for a 26-0 lead. D Spiers 77, A Bryant 78, R Shots v TAS Royalz; Pirongia AMP v Tigers Royal; TAS debut at second fi ve.” ARTEMUS MUDALIAR in full fl ight at Sports kept hammering Green 79. Maniacs v TAC Pink Umbrellas; Pirongia Under 16 v TAS Eynon does not, however, Albert Park. File photo away, with prop Emery scor- KTM Farm & Trail; Pokuru Mountain Magic v Pekerau regard the win as Te Awamutu Sports best per- ing his second try from another forward drive Cycling coup Rockets formance of the season - rating the games they close to the line. To follow Te Awamu- 1:10 TAS Paul Kay Dental v Te Taumata Ki Parawera; lost to Fraser Tech and Otorohanga higher. With the game out of their reach, Te Rapa tu professional cyclist Sacred Heart 2 v TAI Pinkalish; TAS Jellibeenz v Pirongia “I thought we played outstandingly in patches showed admirable spirit to claim a consolation Tim Gudsell’s progress Stormers; TAC OSK v ASB; Korakonui Shooting Stars v against both those tough opponents.” try. in the Tour of Italy go to K-Town Ferns Peter Bain reports that the Sports’ forward Sports had the fi nal say when Mark Murray www.cyclingnews.com 2:00 TAS Done Deal v TAC 10B; St Pats Cheeky pack again took control early, dominating the Te scored close to the posts. or if you have broad- Cheetahs v TAS Galz; RSN Independent Cattle Brokers Rapa pack. 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Wallace makes impact 135TC046-07 HHeatingeating FFeatureeature with Oceania bronze Our next feature will be published Thursday May 17 Involved in fi ght of the tournament with gold medallist If you are interested in participating, Te Awamutu Sports boxer please contact Alan, Heather or Zig-Zag Wallace made a big Dorinda on 871 5151 impression on Boxing New Zealand offi cials at the Oceania Continental Championships held recently in Samoa. Although the gold medal he went for turned into bronze, the experience was invaluable and the reports that came back about his performances were glowing. His fi nal fi ght in the light heavyweight semi-fi nal against eventual gold medallist Samoan Farani Tauu’I was described by New Zealand judge and referee Paul McSharry as the fi ght of the tournament. “Basically, Taau’I was a fi ght- er and Zig-Zag was the boxer,” McSharry said. “He had to box for the whole four rounds and it was the best boxing I have ever seen him do. It was a high scoring bout, the fi nal score 40-30, but it should’ve been more like 31-30. It was down to the wire” Boxing NZ manager and former New Zealand boxing coach, Henry Schuster was also full of praise for Wallace’s effort. He echoed the sentiments ex- pressed by Paul McSharry. IMPRESSIVE FORM shown by Zig-Zag Wallace during training “Zig-Zag was straight down in New Zealand prior to heading the Oceania Continental the middle from the start of Championships was borne out by his outstanding efforts in the fi ght and continued right Apia, Samoa. Photo supplied. to the end. It was the best box- ing I have ever seen from him,” at the tournament, his semi- Kidd has a number three world Schuster said. fi nal fi ght was the best fi ght of ranking. We will be inviting the “He was very unlucky not to the Oceania’s.” Samoan team over in a couple win. His attitude was great. He Schuster was also impressed of months and hope to get a did everything Billy (Meehan, by the level at which the Samo- rematch for Zig-Zag,” Schuster

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Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, May 15, 2007 PAGE 15 Trip of lifetime for cricket-loving family Mingling with Black Caps, beating Aussies, swimming with turtles, limbo dancing among highlights Te Awamutu resident Jane Sinclair and we started at 3am with a wake-up phone her sons, Daniel and Peter West, recently call, caught a plane, fl ew Barbados to St returned from a trip to the World Cricket Lucia, had a two hour bus journey to the Cup in West Indies that they will treasure stadium, arriving just in time to see the as long as they live. fi rst ball bowled. Then did the return trip The Black Caps made it through to the getting back to our hotel at 11pm knack- semifi nals and while they were soundly ered. beaten by Sri Lanka, there was still plenty A real shame for the South Africans mak- of great cricket for their Te Awamutu fans ing the same trip that the game was all but (who also included College music teacher over within the fi rst 10 overs of the day. George Brooks and former College teacher, After three weeks of hot relentless sun- John Creek) to cherish. shine we could not believe our bad luck to While no-one could live with the ram- have a rainy day for the fi nal. pant Australian team at this World Cup, We were surprised that the game was Jane Sinclair and her sons were at least still going to be 38 overs long and it became part of a ‘black shirts’ victory over their apparent that this was too long when they Aussie counterparts in a grudge match ran out of daylight at the end of the game. between Aussie and Kiwi fans. During the game, when Jayasuriya was “We organised a supporters’ game of giving Australia’s total a good nudge and cricket on a fl at piece of land, a rare com- had just smashed three successive fours in modity as Grenada is very hilly, by our ho- an over, it was amazing to see the whole tel between some Australian fans and our stadium erupt. tour group,” she says. On their feet, cheering, fl ag waving and “I am pleased to report that the black amongst them there were two huge blocks shirts prevailed (despite an average age of ‘yellow’ absolutely stock still! double that of the opposition), much to our Priceless as the saying goes. yellow shirted neighbours dismay! It was It was a real shame that Sri Lanka were even reported on the local radio station. dealt such an un-level playing fi eld in the Ms Sinclair penned the following letter, fi nal and the fi nish was such a fi asco. which aptly describes their trip: However, the closing ceremony was quite “It was a long held dream of mine to fol- DREAM MEETING: Brothers Peter (left) and Daniel West with New Zealand batsman a spectacle with 300 people playing steel low the Black Caps to the World Cup in the Hamish Marshall after a Black Caps practice session in the West Indies. Photo supplied drums, dancers, stilt walkers and an amaz- West Indies and so it is hard to imagine ing fi reworks display. that I have actually been and done it.” Sri Lanka (the super 8 group match). runs than Sri Lanka - a shame that we had After a very arduous 48 hours of travel A local steel band welcomed us and set lost nine wickets! After all the excitement I would have via Los Angeles and Jamaica, we gratefully the tone for a lively, noisey encounter. We found tremendous support for the to say that swimming with the turtles on arrived in Grenada to balmy evening tem- Much has been made of the lack of crowds Black Caps through out our stay in the our fi nal day in Barbados and attempting peratures, gentle breezes and ‘rum punch’. in the stadiums, but you have to keep in West Indies. I think the locals were genu- limbo dancing that night would have to be It didn’t take long to realise that we were mind that Grenada is a country with a total inely disappointed for us when we didn’t a couple of my personal highlights from the in a country obsessed with cricket. There population of only 100,000. make the fi nal. trip.” were televisions showing the games in the The stadium had seating for 15,000 and When we weren’t at the cricket we sa- banks, supermarkets and shopping malls. they held six games there. At $US100 a voured the local culture, food and sights. TA Sports Senior A on And if you had to travel by local bus (14 seat, it was hardly surprising that they Grenada is known as the ‘spice island’ and seater Toyota vans) then it was on the radio couldn’t fi ll the stadium for every game. it was fascinating to see nutmeg, cinnamon, so you didn’t miss out on the action! There were 12,700 at the fi nal game at cloves and all spice growing and to see how Grassroots Rugby TV Grenada had been devastated by Hur- that ground, which they were so proud of. they were harvested and processed. Grassroots Rugby TV was in the Waikato ricane Ivan in 2004 (90% of the houses lost One morning we were delighted to be We visited a rum factory with its still on Saturday covering the premier game be- their roofs) and, although they had made allowed to attend a Black Caps practice working over 200 year old (1785) water tween Te Awamutu Sports and Te Rapa at huge inroads into reconstruction, this session and mingled with the players after- wheel and tasted their 75% alcohol rum. Albert Park, Te Awamutu. legacy was still very plain to see. wards - a real highlight for us. That cleared out my sinuses! The programme runs on the following Grenadians were a warm and welcoming Unfortunately, when they had their ‘bad I forget that the West Indies isn’t a channels: Sky Sport 1, Wednesdays at people and we soon adopted the local catch day at the offi ce’ in the semi-fi nal against country but made up of several different 7.30pm; Rugby Channel, Thursdays at phrase of ‘no problem’ and slipped comfort- Sri Lanka we had to watch it at a sports sovereign states. This was highlighted for 6.30pm; Prime TV, Sundays at 1.30pm. ably into the slower pace of life, necessary bar in Barbados (Jamaica was too far to me when I had to deal in three different One of the fi nal RugbySmart ‘mop up’ as the days were hot (35°) and humid. travel to). currencies in one day - US dollars, Eastern courses is to be held at Tokoroa on Mon- A mandatory swim in the luke warm tur- I scored all the games that we attended Caribbean dollars and Barbadian dollars. day, May 21 at the Tokoroa High School at quoise blue sea was the perfect antidote. (and watched on TV). So it was with inter- It got very messy with change! 6.30pm. Our fi rst game was at the impressive est that I could look back and realise that The day we fl ew to St Lucia for the semi- Coaches that have not completed their new Grenada National Stadium against right up until the 41st over we had more fi nal between South Africa and Australia RugbySmart are urged to attend.

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Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, May 15, 2007 PAGE 17 FormalFormal NoticesNotices LOST WANTED TO RENT TO LET PUBLIC NOTICES COCKATIEL, white HOUSE wanted to SAFE ‘N’ SOUND HELPING your grey colour, missing rent, Korokonui DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES from Fairview Road, STORAGE DAUGHTER /Wharepapa South. SURVIVE reward. Phone 872- Please phone (07) BATLEY - Ann. OAKES - Graham 7807. Lock up 27/07/1941 - Vincent. On May 10,. 872-2676. Cliques, gossip, THOMASEN - storage units 11/05/2007. Passed 2007 after a short ill- boyfriends and Frederick James
away peacefully in ness, surrounded by URGENTLY Electric Security Fence other realities of (Jim). Passed away PERSONAL
her own inimitable family. Dearly loved WANTED before June 24/7 access adolescence. suddenly on Friday style. Is loved, missed husband of June. A BABY? Planned or 1. Two - three bed-
Camera and patrolled May 11, 2007, aged 70 To join a five night and will be remem- Loved father and fa- unplanned! Know room cottage/house, surveillance years. Very dearly discussion course, bered by many for her ther-in-law of Ian, your options. Phone may be available to loved husband of Phone 871-2171 Phone June spectacularness. To- Catharine and Paul, Pregnancy Counsel- relief milk. Phone Graeme-Mary for 44 tally adored by her Noel and Phillipa, ling Services collect (021) 134-6598. or (0274) 407-101 on 871-7072 years. Much loved family near and far. Beverley and Ian, (07) 855-5779 - 24 Proud to be Locally and respected father Funeral service was Mark, Dianne and hours a day. TO LET owned and operated MANGATOATOA PA and father-in-law of held at Hamilton Charles. Loved gran- / MARAE TRUSTEE Michelle and Murray ASIAN stress relief, Park Crematorium dad and papa of FLATMATE required, SINGLE self contained Knight (Tirohanga) 24/7, live one on one PANUI Chapel, on Monday Jaiden and Kera, Zoe to share with two unit in Park road, and Wendy and Ber- chat with beautiful May 14. Followed by and Samantha, Tony, other people, modern must be working and To all owners and nard Hilhorst (Pukea- young Asian women, private cremation. In Natasha, Casey (and house. Phone (021) have an interest in beneficiaries of: tua). Proud and loved $3.99 per minute plus lieu of flowers, dona- the late Brad), 391-329. horses, carport and Poppa of Nikita, GST. Phone (0900) Tokaanui - 1B2B2B tions to Hospice Wai- Christal and Shan- power included in Ryan, Hadleigh and 69-100 FLATMATE wanted, Tokaanui - 1B2B2C1 kato would be appre- nan. Loved honorary $120p/w rent. Phone Maria, James and female, working, $80 ciated and may be Komatua of his LISTEN to not very 871-3936. A Hui-a-iwi will Laura. Will always be p/w plus expenses, sent to PO Box 325, whanau Rereamanu sensuous, ugly kiwi be held on: remembered. The Rewi Street, to share Hamilton. Grinter (Haurua) Marae. solicitor who will TE AWAMUTU Saturday June 2, 2007 family would like to with two guys. Phone Funeral Services Ltd, Graham will be rest- solve your legal prob- SELF STORAGE Venue : thank the staff of (021) 184-8798 after 3 Hallys Lane, Cam- ing in state at Rerea- lems and tell you From $17 p/w Mangatoatoa Pa/Marae Ward 25, Waikato 5pm. bridge. manu (Haurua) funny jokes, $3.99 per 24hr access Powhiri : 11.00 am Hospital. In lieu of Marae, Otorohanga minute plus GST. FLATMATE wanted, Camera Surveillance CHAN - Ada. May 10, flowers, donations to KAUPAPA: from Saturday Phone James Parlane must be a working PH: (07) 856-7584 2007 after a brief ill- Te Awamutu St John -Marae Charter 11.00am through to 870-4991. person, room avail- or (027) 608-1749 ness, aged 88 years. would be appreciated -Financial Management 2.00pm Monday, May able, May 19, $70 p/w Dearly loved mum of by the family and can LISTEN to ten super THREE bedroom -Name of new Wharenui 14, then returning to plus expenses. Phone Barbara and Sid Lim. be left at the service. juicy live conversa- house, double garage, his home at 874 Race- (027) 221-1024, no Contact: Loved Porpor of A service for Jim will tions, very exciting, near school, quiet course Road, Te texting. Harriet Chase Secretary Wayne, Mandy, Daisy be held tomorrow at $1.99 per minute plus street, $240 p/w, non Awamutu. A service Ada and Marvin Rain. St Patrick’s Catholic GST, FLATMATE wanted, smoker, no dogs. Mangatoatoa to celebrate Graham’s Loved Porpor of Church, Main Road, www.adultshow.co.nz. to share three bed- Phone 871-1698. Pa / Marae Trustees life will be held at Al- Deirdre Ann and Putaruru on Wednes- Phone (0900) 69-100 room house, $80 p/w 870-5530 or 027-570-5530 exandra House THREE bedroom Jonathon. Loved day, May 16, 2007 at plus expenses. Phone Chapel, 570 Alexan- SENSUOUS stress house, double garage, aunty of Steve and 11.00am, to be fol- Abby (027) 637-7263. dra Street, Te Awa- relief, 24/7, live one $260 p/w, pets al- PUBLIC NOTICE Suzi. According to lowed by an inter- mutu today, Tuesday, on one chat with HOUSE, two bedroom, lowed. Phone (027) Section 9(5), 16(2A), Mum’s wishes, a pri- ment at Domain Road May 15 at 11.00am, beautiful sexy Euro central Te Awamutu, 589-6416. 18(4), 31(4), 39(2A), vate family service Cemetery, Putaruru. followed by burial at women, $3.99 per available soon. Phone 41, (4), 55(4), 62(2A), was held at Alexan- All communications to THREE bedroom re- Te Awamutu Ceme- minute plus GST. 872-7804. 64(4), 76(4) dra House. Warm South Waikato Fu- decorated home, near tery. In lieu of flow- Phone (0900) 73-543 Sale of Liquor Act thanks to Camellia neral Services, PO Pekerau School, $240 ers, donations please 1989 Rest Home staff for Box 459, Tokoroa. LANDLORDS p/w, bond and refer- to the Waikato branch TUITION her care. South Waikato Fu- Wishing your property ences required. Phone Pirongia Rugby and of the Cancer Society, neral Services, to be managed by a (027) 609-8693. Sports Club has made P O Box 134, Hamil- PRIMARY school FDANZ, Griefcare. teacher for piano tui- recognised professional? application to the ton. Special thanks to District Licensing all the staff of tion or other includ- TENANTS MEETINGS ing ESOL. Phone 870- agency at Waipa Dis- Matariki and Waikato WALLIS - Kevin Needing help finding 1965. trict for the renewal Hospital for their care John. Aged 27 years. accommodation which KAINGA AROHA of an Club licence in LOVEDAY - Jean. and support. Te Unexpectedly and un- suits your needs? respect of the prem- COMMUNITY Suddenly at home Awamutu Funeral explained passed FOR HIRE Contact Francene ises situated at 1 Services Ltd. FDANZ away on Wednesday, HOUSE (Manuwera), Satur- on 871-7146, Franklin Street, Pi- day, May 12, 2007. & Griefcare. May 9, 2007 in Bris- CARPET and uphol- ANNUAL GENERAL rongia. OLIVER - Joseph bane, Australia. stery cleaner. Hire Mobile MEETING Much loved and The general nature of treasured sister of Dollimore. On May Dearly loved son and from the cleaning spe- (027) 289-3952 cialists. Sincerity Dry- of Kainga Aroha the business conducted Bill Hammond (Ham- 9, 2007, at home sur- brother of Rose and 871-6287 a/h cleaners. Phone 871- Society Inc under the licence is ilton), and Dawn rounded by his family. Ian, Carol and Rachel Sports Club. 5471, 97 Sloane Street. Waipa Property Cunliffe (Te Awa- Dearly loved husband Wallis. Funeral ar- Link Ltd. MREINZ to be held at rangements to be no- 39 Hall Street, Kihikihi The days on which and mutu). Loving auntie of Kathy. Treasured the hours during which of her nieces and father and father-in- tified at a later date. RENTAL ONE bedroom flat, Tuesday, May 22 liquor is (or is intended nephews. We will law of Lynette and furnished, not large at 7.30pm to be ) sold under the BEREAVEMENTS miss you so much Noel Letford, Philip CARS enough for children, licence are Monday to Jean, rest peacefully and Shona Oliver, Business to include no dreamers or moth- changes to constitution Thursday 6.00pm to with all our love. Shane and the late ers on behalf of delin- 10.00pm, Fridays Lynda Oliver, Wendy HARRIS - Susan to comply with Charities 5.00pm to 10.30pm, OAKES - Graham quent sons, $110 p/w. Commission registration. Vincent. Everyday, and Michael Watt, (Sue) Junette (nee Phone 870-4990. Saturdays and Public every hour, every Rochelle and Kevin Brown). Bill, Michael Phone Leticha All Welcome Holidays 2.00pm to Sherriff, and and Kim, Alan and ONE bedroom flat, 12.00 midnight, Sun- moment has been 871-3970 blessed by the Vaughan. Loved June and families quiet, modern, $165 KIHIKIHI days 2.00pm to grandad of Claudine wish to thank very p/w. Phone 871-8341. 10.30pm. strength of his love, at BOWLING CLUB the turn of each tide and Michael, Marcia, sincerely everyone The application may be who comforted and ONE bedroom unit, at he is there by my Maria and Sam, 132 Kihikihi Road present on the mar- ANNUAL GENERAL inspected during ordi- side, and his touch is Robyn, Callum, supported Sue and Te Awamutu MEETING nary office hours at the the family through ket, close to town, as gentle as silence. Greer, Cale, Brogan, $130 p/wk. Phone office of the Waipa Dis- her illness. To those TABLE linen hire, To be held in the trict council, District Love you dad, Dianne. Chelsea, Kendall, 871-4331 or text (027) Madeleine, Amy and who attended the ser- Sincerity Drycleaners. Clubrooms on Licensing agency, OLIVER - Joseph vice, sent flowers, Phone 871-5471. 483-3331. Friday, May 18 Bank Street, Te Awa- Dollimore. Passed Olivia. A requiem food and cards, also ROOM available, ma- at 9.30am mutu / Wilson Street, away gently at his mass for Joe has been donations to the ture, professional, $65 Cambridge. home, surrounded by held. In lieu of flow- FOR LEASE Followed by a Breast Cancer Trust p/w plus expenses. Any person who is en- his family on May 9, ers, donations please finger food lunch. to Waikato Commu- Fund, thank you very RETAIL/ office space, Phone 871-3262. titled to object and who 2007. Very much much. Your sympathy 35 Bank Street, Enquiries to wishes to object to the loved brother of Denis nity Hospice, P O Box 325, Hamilton. and love has been a available July 1st. TWO bedroom flat and J. Collins grant of the applica- and Madeline (de- great comfort to us all Phone John 871-5169. house. Phone 871- Phone 871871---84408440 tion may, not later ceased), Betty and the Requiescat in Pace. Te Awamutu Funeral as we grieve for our 3702. than 10 working days late Albert, Thelma dearly loved wife, PIRONGIA after the date of the and Earle (deceased), Services Ltd. FDANZ & Griefcare. mother, nana Sue, LOST FISHING CLUB first publication of this Leon, Emmy and daughter and sister. notice, file a notice in THOMASEN - Fre- ANNUAL GENERAL Brian, Douglas and Please accept this as writing of the objection Monica, Barry (de- derick James (Jim). HAVE YOU SEEN OUR MEETING with the Secretary of Suddenly passed our personal thanks ceased) and to be held the district Licensing away on Friday May to everyone. “BUDDY”? Jeannette, Ngaire and Wednesday, May 16, Agency at Waipa Dis- 11, 2007. Much loved Bill (deceased), Car- Buddy is a three legged, 11 year old, 2007 at 7.30pm trict council at Private Dad and Poppa of LOST Bag 2402, Te Awa- mel and the late black and white, male foxie dog. Pirongia School Hall Brian, Laurie and Wendy, Bernard, mutu. Merle. Rest in peace Maria, James and He went missing from : 12 Mangapiko Street Contact This is the second pub- Laura Hilhorst. CAT, grey with white Neville McGee Joe. under belly and a lit- last Thursday night and we want him home, lication of this notice. Fondly remembered no matter what condition. 871-7500 always. tle white around her nose, went missing He is diabetic and needs insulin daily and Te Awamutu BUSINESS SUPER from 47 Tui Crescent, has recently gone blind. DEALS ADVERTISE IN two weeks ago, $100 Courier reward for her safe THE CLASSIFIEDS If you have seen him, will you please contact: Phone 871 5151 TYRES return. If found 336 Alexandra St please ring 870-3100 Joy Lindsay STUART Law Ltd, 336 Alexandra St or (027) 304-9765. Phone 871-8762 Te Awamutu Phone 871-6426.

PAGE 18 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, May 15, 2007 PUBLIC NOTICES FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE UNDER VEHICLES $50 WANTED GRACELANDS GROUP OF SERVICES CHINESE FIREWOOD MINX GIRLS 16” BMX bike, DRY gum, split, large excellent condition, MUSIC IN THE PARK ANTIQUE Clothing, JeweJewellllerylery DEAD CARS Friday, May 18, 2007 tandem trailer, $100 $45. Phone 871-6692. Furniture/Homewares delivered. Phone (021) GifGiftttwareware 12 noon GIRLS 20” BMX bike, 268-7705 or 870-2445. Open MondayMonday-- Cash Paid Anzac Green, These beautiful very good condition, pieces will be pride of Saturdays $45. Phone 871-6692. * Teasdale and Bank Street, place in your home. LAY-BYS, EFTPOS, FISHER AND Te Awamutu WHERE??? CREDIT CARDS. GOLF balls, boxful, PAYKEL over 100, $30 ono. $100 There will also be a public collection to NEXT TO THE Little Heaven MOBILITY scooters x BOOKSHOP IN Phone 871-7971. support the Gracelands Fundraising Project 4 Arawata Street two, very good condi- KIHIKIHI SACRED Heart, long Free Pick up Te Awamutu tion, $500 each. ALL WELCOME! sleeve winter blouse, Phone Andy: Phone 870-2235. - Eftpos - Credit OYSTERS medium, $19.00. (07) 823-6989 INVEST IN YOUR PET Card - Layby and Phone 871-2123. or txt: Finance available FREE FRESH at Greggys (027) 453-7637 Takeaways, Hazel- SQUARE table, $20

PUPPY PRE-SCHOOL 065TC206/07 FIREWOOD WHITE dove tail pi- mere Crescent. Phone ono, come have a look. *conditions apply Every Wednesday geons. Phone 871- 870-2909. Phone (027) 4834-180. $15 trailer load. Phone 7736. 6.00pm - 7.00pm four week course TE AWAMUTU Col- Course promotes socialisation skills and so much more 871-7420. SEAFOOD CASH FOR lege jersey, size 102 CARS
Nutrition
Flea and worm prevention and control FURNITURE SALAD cm, $30.00. Phone CARS FIREWOOD $120
Dental hygiene
Toilet training
De-sexing QUEEN size bed, din- 871-5285. 5m³ - $160, 10m³ - FRESH at Greggys
Grooming
Behavioural problems etc. ing table, three seater Phone The Car King $290 delivered. Phone Takeaways, Hazel- WHEEL covers 14” set, Preferred age of Puppies; 6 - 12 weeks sofa, $100 each. mere Crescent. Phone silver sports, new, on (07) 873-9190 eve- Phone 871-6252. (021) 051-2270 or FREE bag of Hills puppy growth food on second night nings, mobile (021) 870-2909. $15. Phone 871-4215. 871-5353 a/h Phone Vicky to enrol today 617-349. KINA ZIPS REPLACED PETS conditions apply 871-3091 FIREWOOD FRESH at Greggys TROUSERS, frocks, 442 Sloane Street, Te Awamutu skirts shortened. Sin- BIRMAN kittens and DRY firewood, blue Takeaways, Hazel- young adult cats for WANTED 135TC209-07 cerity Drycleaners, 97 gum mixture, $90m3. mere Crescent. Phone sale, lilac point, lovely Sloane Street. VINTAGE radios, vin- MP FOR TARANAKI-KING COUNTRY Phone 870-5210. 870-2909. pets. Phone 872-7804. tage radio books and PUBLIC NOTICES FOR SALE UNDER VEHICLES FOR parts, valves, etc. SHANE $50 Contact David, leave SALE a message with Ruth 870-3074 or (021) 151- ARDERN BUDGIES for sale, NISSAN Cefiro, 1995, $20.00 . Phone 870- 9121. Electorate Offi ce new WOF and rego, 6229. very good condition, 201 Rora St, Te Kuiti regretful sale, $5500. GRAZING p 07 878-8855 COUCH, three seater, Phone 871-4091. AVAILABLE f 07 878-8022 As of June 1, 2007, the St John have a look, $25 ono. Freephone 870-1005 Phone (027) 4834-180. PALM KERNEL e [email protected] Ambulance office on Palmer Street, DAHLIA tubers, deep Te Awamutu will be open on Tuesday’s SOURCE NZ and Thursday’s from 1.00pm - 4.00pm pink, free, bring your Immediately available own bag. Phone 871- for delivery, quality 6434. 060TC200/07 For all phone enquiries please ring product, professional service, freight options. DINING room table, 871-8236 Call SourceNZ on round, $20 ono. Phone if office is not attended please leave a message 0508 SOURCENZ (027) 4834-180. (0508-768-723) Kainga Aroha invites FREE 12 multicol- for competitive on oured pigeons plus farm pricing. families to a two dovecotes. Phone Your local palm kernel supplier. FREE WEEKEND! 870-4296. MEETINGS LIVESTOCK BUILDING FAMILIES WEEKEND WANTED Develop Communication Skills PIRONGIA RESIDENTS AND RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED AC PETFOODS FUN FAMILY CHALLENGES! Lim ite fa d Notice is hereby given that the Now Buying - BMX m to ilie 7 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Horses - Indoor Soccer s! of the Association is to be held in the 0800-DOWNCOW - Table Tennis Memorial Hall, Franklin Street on - Adventure Playground Wednesday, June 6, 2007, commencing at 8.00pm EMPTY -Crafts Agenda:

7.00pm Friday, June 15th, to 3.00pm Sunday June 17th • Adoption of the Minutes of the 2006 HEIFERS Annual General Meeting REGISTER YOUR FAMILY TODAY BY PHONING and high BW empty • President’s Annual Report cows wanted 135TC204-07 US ON 871-6506 • Presentation of the Financial Statement for the Year 2006/2007 Phone Owen Watson • Membership Applications (07) 873-6222 or (021) 874-570 Tra vel • Election of Incoming Executive Committee and Officers with the • Adoption of changes to the Constitution MILK

experts! Everyone Welcome - more details from Surplus wanted for David Tuson, Secretary - 871-9555 calves.

Phone Deb Kirkham Big City Aussie Adventure 871-4815 or Coach Holiday (027) 490-1007 10 Days September 15-24, 2007 PROPERTIES FOR Sydney - Canberra - Melbourne SALE Call us now for your itinerary. DAIRY GRAZING CALF REARING Wearable Arts Show BLOCK V.I.P Trip September 29-30, 2007 Be spoilt by us in Wellington 70ha, Ex Dairy shed and five bay half round shed, with water, power, Norfolk Island house site, hay barn. Excellent cattle yards. Late October 2007 8 Days Phone owners Interested? Then give us a call. 871-4779

VERY LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE PROPERTIES Be very quick to be part of this fantastic show WANTED SHED, dairy, barn, Phone (07) 871-6373 NOW!!! shearing or otherwise Mobile (021) 951-786 on small section.

135TC212-07 Phone (021) 024- Email [email protected] 42427.

Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, May 15, 2007 PAGE 19 PROPERTIES WORK WANTED WORK WANTED WORK WANTED WORK WANTED WORK WANTED WORK WANTED WANTED TREE & STUMP GREENACRES MORTGAGE WANTED SECTION wanted, SERVICE BROKER INTERIORS TO minimum 800m², Property maintenance DECORATE preferably just out of Call Dennis Clements Lawn mowing, pruning, NZMBA town, up to $150,000. TOTAL TREE CARE Exterior Cleaning waterblasting, also We specialise in: Moss, Mould and Algae Phone Christine Phone Chris or Nicole Phone 871-5221 199TC205/06 experienced - Painting Houses, Roofs, Driveways, 871-3176 (027) 363-9493 or 870- Te Awamutu Owned mechanic works from - Wallpapering Cobbles etc also External home - cheaper rates, (021) 545-302 3986. and Operated - Spray Painting Fly and Spider Repellent. free quotes and Ask about our worry free pensioner rates. Phone ‘keepitclean’ Kellie (07) 873-1777 all year round programe. Phone 027 683 7086 ROSE PRUNING or 870-5037 Dave (027) 290-8776 For your Free quote TIME Phone Dave Rowe Painter and TENDERS BOOK AHEAD Decorator Need help? 0800 GO SOFTWASH HOME REPAIRS Phone: (07) 871-3176 0800-467-638 AND For June - July “Servicing the Waipa Fax (07) 848-1702 and Waitomo Districts KELLY & BRYANT MAINTENANCE rose pruning needs CHARTERED ACCONTANTS LTD a/h Tui 871-7205 262TC204/06 for over 15 years” [email protected] Phone Andy on for all your www.softwash.co.nz 871871---33193319 or gardening needs All Exterior Cleaning and winter cleanups (027) 216216---86888688 Johnny Nelson Phone Tess WASHBRIGHT MEATEATER (027) 238-2517 or WASHBRIGHT Glen Rawson HOMEKILLS LTD (07) 872-2853 a/h MOSS, ALGAE, LICHEN Plumbing TREATMENT Craftsman, Plumber Killing and and Gasfitter processing
Low pressure
Roofing
Maintenance SITUATIONS VACANT Phone 871-9995
Coloursteel roofs
New
Roof spray, Tiles and Phone (027) 222-7590 or 870-2987a/h Decromastic Classifi ed
Rotary clean, pavers, Advertising driveways, footpaths WINDOWS cleaned by
Commercial buildings the experts. Phone Phone 871 51 51
Ultra Clean 871-6662. Graffiti Removal Phone (0274) 763-347 PERSONAL ASSISTANT or 871-7389 SITUATIONS VACANT Inframax is one of the North Islands leading BOBCAT and truck CHEF road construction and maintenance companies. hire, metal, sand sup- Due to company growth, they require a plies, owner/operator. Have you got what it takes to work confident person with excellent organisational Phone Tony 871-9582 at PePerrrsimmonsimmon Tree Cafe? skills to act as Personal Assistant to three or (021) 154-2322. of the senior managers. Lively team player needed Immediate Start CARPET Whilst this is a part-time position STOCK SALES Enquiries to (approximately 25 hours per week), CLEANING (021) 435435---575575 there is potential for increased responsibilities, which could see the hours increase. IICRC Approved MILKER OR FARM To succeed in this role you will need:

ASSISTANT REQUIRED • Tuesday May 22 - 11.00am Excellent interpersonal skills 390 cows - Te Mawhai - no feed pad • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products Budget Cow and Heifer Sale • Advanced time management, initiative and Approximately 150 Friesen, Friesen x A reliable, honest person is required for a self motivation and Jersey cows and Heifers ULTRA CLEAN full time position, milking only or full time farm assistant, with flexible hours and • Enthusiasm to support and assist others RECORDS AVAILABLE SALE DAY Phone 871-6662 generous time off. • Ability to exercise complete discretion or (0274) 984-465 Further Entries Being Accepted Please phone Clemens Te Brake Ideally you will have previous experience in a All enquiries to: 871-6813 secretarial or personal assistant role. Chris Ryan 07 871-3313 0272 431 078 CLARKE’S Peter Schnuriger 07 871-3316 0272 431 836 CARPET Attractive salary will reflect the successful applicant’s skills and experience. Peter Cain 07 871-3580 0274 933 808 CLEANING Bob Drake 07 871-7515 0274 941 958 For your carpet and Please direct initial inquiries to upholstery cleaning Soraya Rowling Phone Keith, The Employment Shop Ltd mobile AGRICULTURE COURSES (027) 280-0790 Phone (07) 873-7233 or (027) 611-5560 AVAILABLE Email [email protected] or 871-4930 TE AWAMUTU WEEKLY SALE We aim to please Certificate in Agriculture, Fencing, Production Thursday May 17 - 11.00am Management, Business Planning and Location: Te Awamutu Sale Yards, DON’T PAY HIGH Financial Management, Resource Management, Diploma in Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu ACCOUNTING BILLS! Agribusiness Management Sale Comprising. 11.00am Prime & Boners Call me to do NEW COURSES COMING.... your books. Milk Quality (Endorsed by Fonterra) 10 Fat Cattle RECEPTIONIST Caz Jones Rural Staff Management 200 Boners We are looking to employ an enthusiastic 870-6267 Store Cattle Contact your local Training Adviser Receptionist who excels at customer service Deb Smith 10 Potter Bulls to join our team. ELECTRICIANS 0800 691 111 or 870 6120 or 027 230 4281 20 2yr str & hfrs Working in a busy office environment, 70 ylg beef x strs & hfrs New work and OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNOPPORTUNITYITY TO your duties will include: 50 wnr beef x strs & hfrs rere---wireswires PROGRESS ~ Reception ~ Mail 12.00 noon Sheep & Calves Call 870870---13601360 ~ Banking ~ Typing 20 Prime lambs Ventura Dairies Ltd requires two Farm 027 666 8292 ~ Data entry ~ Administration support 30 Store Lambs Assistants, milking 720 cows twice daily and Immediate start 245 cows once daily. Start date June 1, 2007. Skills required are: 60 four day calves We use simple, time efficient farm systems, Further Entries Being Accepted EXTERIOR house ~ Previous office experience minimising supplementary feeding. All enquiries to: cleaning. Phone Ultra ~ Full drivers licence Clean 871-6662 today! We promote excellence in pasture management ~ Self-motivated with a positive attitude Chris Ryan 07 871-3313 0272 431 078 and animal health and handling. Peter Schnuriger 07 871-3316 0272 431 836 WATERBLASTING. ~ Great communication and customer Peter Cain 07 871-3580 0274 933 808 Phone Ultra Clean What we offer: service skills Bob Drake 07 871-7515 0274 941 958 871-6662 today! - Supportive employer wanting to help people ~ Experience with MS Word and Excel progress ~ An ability to prioritise and manage a LIVESTOCK WANTED - A positive working environment changing workload - Agriculture ITO education encouraged - Regular time off and an attractive remuneration If this sounds like you, please apply in writing, including CV by Tuesday, May 22, 2007 BONER COWS WANTED package - Automated 60 bale rotary cowshed Administration Manager Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment - Great location, 13km to Te Awamutu McFall Enterprises Limited - Close to good schools and pre-schools P O Box 403 Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule - Excellent three bedroom house Te Awamutu

Also empty heifers and potter bulls Please phone in accordance with McFall Enterprises Ltd

Alison at Fegan &Co Drug & Alcohol Policy the successful Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 applicants will be required to undergo a Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (0274) 925-080 on (07) 542-3926 pre-employment medical including drug test PAGE 20 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, May 15, 2007 SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT “DO TRUCK DRIVER BOWERS & SON LTD Readymix Concrete & Concrete THE You will need: Suppliers - Class 5 Licence RIGHT EXCAVATOR READYMIX TRUCK DRIVERS REQUIRED - Driving Experience - Own Vehicle OPERATOR THING” • Immediate start Duties for Ag Contracting business in Te Awamutu • Full time position We are seeking a self-motivated, energetic • Must be available for Saturday work area. Variety of work from transporting person to join our team. machinery, carting bales, freight, etc. • Preferably with clean HT licence and trailer Our company services Te Awamutu, Cambridge, licence an advantage but not essential Phone 872-2726, Otorohanga and surrounding districts. • Versatility with different vehicles (07) 872-2718 or (027) 495-4735 The person we are seeking should possess • Training opportunities exist for right www.people4success.co.nz the following: candidate Be TIdy • Must be willing to provide excellent Career Start Opportunities ~ The ability to work unsupervised Business, Education, ~ Attention to detail, accurate docket work, customer service - Landscaping • Able to complete necessary paper work Transport, Industrial, - Carpentry communication skills and a positive attitude • ~ Experience in farm drainage and earthmoving Must have good references - Electrical / Mechanical servicing • Excellent wages and conditions Domestic, You - Farming would be an advantage, however all Please contact: KEEP TE AWAMUTU applicants will be considered. We have jobs waiting for energetic, fi t and keen Scott Hill (Readymix Manager) people looking to start their careers. An excellent remuneration package will be BEAUTIFUL SOCIETY offered for the right person. BOWERS & SON LTD So if your current job doesn’t offer you good long 1872 Alexander Street If this sounds like you, please apply to the term prospects, or school or further study isn’t Te Awamutu Advertise Locally working for you then give us a call. address below. Mobile: (027) 565-6982 Phone 871 5151 Phone (07) 870-5402 or drop in at RURAL CONTRACTORS LTD Between 1.00pm - 6.00pm 303 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu 101 Arapuni Road RD5, Te Awamutu SITUATIONS VACANT Attention: Greg Hopkins Phone 870-6610 135TC211/07

FORECOURT CONTROLLER /SERVICE ADVISOR

We have an opportunity for a motivated person to run our petrol and diesel pumps and help with service department bookings and invoices. NURSERY DESPATCH TEAM MEMBER Have you got the following? Due to expansion, Growing Spectrum Ltd, a • Good communication and people skills, and leading Plant Wholesaler, requires someone to work in be able to work in a busy environment and our busy Despatch Department. be a team player The job involves: • Ability to give our customers the best service
Collecting plants from around the nursery • we can deliver using a four-wheel motor bike. • Ability to qualify our customers service
Cleaning, trimming and labelling the plants • needs ready for sale. •
A basic knowledge of vehicles would be Loading completed orders onto trucks. helpful, also keyboard skills The ideal person is physically fit and will enjoy work- Duties would also include : ing outdoors as part of a team. • Cashing up Attention to detail, good time keeping and • Petrol reconciliation accurate counting skills are required for this position. Please send CV to This position is full-time with some overtime required. Forecourt Controller/Service Advisor Please bring in your application and CV to: Te Awamutu Motors/Rosetown Holden Growing Spectrum Ltd P O Box 102 103 Lyon Street Te Awamutu Kihikihi 3800 Attention: Graham Sharp For more information HR & PAYROLL MANAGER phone Grant on 871-6166 or email [email protected] Freight Lines Limited is a well established Applications close May 21. large Inter-Island Transport Company seeking a motivated individual to join our Head Office team and lead the Human Resources function. SENIOR This key role is responsible for providing SUPPORT support to the senior management team

regarding employment matters and all WORKER Human Resources functions.

Full Time The ideal candidate for this full-time position will have a proven working knowledge of employment legislation, exceptional Got a passion for people? Want to make a difference in your community? communications skills, excellent self management of workload, able to meet Te Awamutu Residential Trust promotes in deadlines, accurate with great attention to dependence and freedom of choice for people detail. Discretion, confidentiality and a can do with an intellectual disability, and supports the attitude are also paramount attributes for this development of their relationships with family, role. Previous experience in a senior Human friends, employers and the community.

Resources position would be an advantage. We are committed to providing the best possible In return we can offer the successful residential services based on the needs and applicant great rural outlook, pleasant aspirations of the people we support, both within the home and the community. working environment, a great challenge and remuneration to match. If you:
want to promote independent living and skill If you are interested in joining our team, development in a homely environment apply today by sending your CV and
want to help us enhance the lives of people covering letter to: with an intellectual disability within our HR & Payroll Manager Position community
Freight Lines Ltd have previous experience working with P O Box 231 people with an intellectual disability
are willing to work a shift based roster to Otorohanga include weekends and sleepovers Attention: The Managing Director
have a full drivers licence Applications close Then we want you! 5.00pm, Monday, May 21, 2007 Come and join our friendly committed team Good remuneration and training opportunities provided Please telephone (07) 871-8847 for an application pack. Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, May 15, 2007 PAGE 21 SITUATIONS SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT VACANT BUTCHER TWO APPRENTICES REQUIRED PART TIME FINANCIAL/ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT PARTS PERSON REQUIRED For spraying and polishing of furniture/kitchens. A position has been developed in financial / We require a mechanically minded person ~ Retail and home kill accounts management within our company. to assist in our Parts Department. experience Some painting experience preferred but not It is a part time position, approximately six ~ Good remuneration essential, as full training will be given. This person must be: hours per week. A knowledge of MYOB is essential ~ Good working ~ Alert and friendly with tidy appearance environment Must have good work ethics. Duties include: ~ Have good work habits Phone Peter 871-9995 Phone 871-2171 or (027) 440-7101 ~ GST returns ~ MYOB inputting ~ Capable of dealing with customers ~ Bank reconciliation ~ ACC claiming DO YOU CARE ~ Computer skills and driver’s licence ~ P A duties ABOUT OTHER essential

PEOPLE? Please apply in writing to Helen Claasen If you can meet the challenge of working Our Support workers tell P O Box 548, Te Awamutu to high standards of quality and customer us they “love the smiles of ACCOUNTING CLERK/TECHNICIAN service, please apply in writing with CV to: clients, the friendships, and Indications of interest by Monday, May 21 please the satisfaction of helping Are you looking for a nice cushy job with people”. huge pay and little responsibility? OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Access Homehealth has If so then this is NOT the job for you. GTL Ltd specialises in importing and been caring for New Zea- P O Box 32, Te Awamutu We are looking for a reliable team player to distribution, and also manages a national team landers in their homes for wear sports brand. The role is a junior position more than 70 years. join us and be involved in the preparation of within our company and requires someone We’ve provided care to financial statements and other accounting with great communication and computer skills. thousands of people tasks. throughout the country, While experience is desirable, it is not essential Based in Te Awamutu, the role involves dealing our level of attention, with client enquiries, processing customer care and compassion and we will provide training if necessary. We are an approved Training Organisation. orders and general reception duties. continues to set the standard in homecare. If you feel you have what we are looking for, Many of the tasks can be learnt on the job and this is a great opportunity for someone looking We are looking for give it a go. We are a happy team and will reliable Support make you feel welcome. to expand their experience and Workers to provide home administration skills. Please phone 871-7055 or fax 871-3155 and help and personal care in Please send CV and cover letter to: your area. ask for Allan or Richard, or send details to:

Finn & Partners GTL Ltd For a free information P O Box 327 pack, please phone Chartered Accountants Te Awamutu 0800 833 533. P O Box 17, Te Awamutu Attention: General Manager FURNITURE making and woodwork course. Applications Close: Tuesday, May 27, 2007 Are you aged between 15 - 18 years? Do you TYRE TECHNICIAN want to gain NZQA REQUIRED qualifications? No cost to you. We will Te Awamutu Tyre Centre requires a also pay for your self motivated, energetic and positive learners licence. Free person to join our team. transport, pick up points, Te Awamutu, Full training is available to carry out the Kihikihi and Ohaupo. following duties; Phone (07) 827-3754
Car tyre sales or text your name and
number to (027) 294- Car tyre fitting and balancing 8556.
Truck and Tractor tyre fitting
Wheel Alignments INTERESTED in cus- tomer service or office Plenty of hours available with weekend work work? Are you aged and after hours callouts available once trained. between 15 - 18 Person must hold current full car licence. years? Gain skills and qualifications for free! Please apply in writing to: We will also pay for Nick Taylor your learners licence. Te Awamutu Tyre Centre Ltd Free transport, pick P O Box 247 up points, Te Awa- mutu, Kihikihi and Te Awamutu Ohaupo. Phone (07) or email to [email protected] 827-3754 or (027) 294- 8556. PAINTER WANTED

Quote required To paint house, cottage and garage.

Phone (021) 051-2270 RUTHERFORD HOUSE Situations Vacant RESTHOME Advertise your vacancies in the CAREGIVER Te Awamutu Courier! REQUIRED For weekends, and morning duties.

Experienced preferred Call the manager 871-5586

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It takes guts - it is NZ Rockshop to the value of with the local heats set for 12 the real performance experience $10,000, and The Edge Airplay noon on Sunday, May 20 at that sorts out those who will Award with NZ On Air where the Hamilton Boys High School. And succeed in the New Zealand winning band’s music and video while writing and performing music industry - as many of our are recorded with guaranteed two original songs is the main past winners have proven.” airplay. Other awards reinforce challenge - bands also need a Entry forms went out to all the key Smokefreerockquest aim name. secondary and intermediate of encouraging students to write Captain Corrupt and Yum Yum schools early last term, and the and perform their own music. are just two of the creative names entries have already topped last Individual prizes are awarded from the bands entered so far year. for best lyrics, best vocals, from Waikato this year. Agreeing The Waikato fi nals are at 8pm women’s musicianship, the best on a name is a starting point for on Friday, June 1 at Founders song and the best published the negotiation skills that the Theatre, tickets are $15 from music journalism. A scholarship teen musicians learn as part of Ticketdirect or $20 at the door. to the Tai Poutini contemporary the Smokefreerockquest process. Over the winter heats and music course is awarded for “This event is about fi nals are held in 25 centres musicianship, along with selected performance - that means around New Zealand, and bands being matched with it imposes a deadline,” says footage from several of these past successes in a mentoring Smokefreerockquest director events will be fi lmed by music programme supported by the Glenn Common. “The kids in and youth culture television Music Industry Commissi on and these bands might have dozens channel C4. The national fi nals the Ministry of Education. of ideas for songs, but when of Smokefreerockquest will be More information is available Smokefreerockquest comes along held this year at the Bruce Mason from the Smokfreerockquest they actually have to fi nish two Centre in Auckland’s North Shore website www.theset.co.nz Weekly for Women HHeatingeating Ladies of Te Awamutu th FFeaeattureure TThursdayhursday 1177 MMay,ay, 99.45am.45am Erica Wilson Our next feature will be Experiences as a flight nurse published Thursday May 17 Venu e: Te Awamutu Bible Chapel If you are interested in participating, Phone: Sally Shierlaw please contact Alan, Heather or 130TC005-07 870 2074 Dorinda on 871 5151 Come along - we’d love to see you!

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