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Detour lifted A part of Cambridge Road between Kaipaki and Parallel Roads had been closed for some time due to work being carried out on the Te Hooray for Hazel Awamutu Water Supply Project. Te Awamutu-bound traffic was detoured along Lamb Unwavering effort honoured with a QSM Street, Roto O Rangi and McLarnon Roads during the weekdays. This detour was Dean Taylor removed last week upon the completion of pressure testing ihikihi’s Hazel Barnes is of pipes. incredibly modest about her Queen’s Service Medal New fund for for services to local governmentK and the community women now open awarded in this year’s Queen’s Organisations that support Birthday Honours — but, with six women are invited to apply to decades of service, it is deserved a new $1 million fund as part of recognition. the Government’s Covid-19 A snapshot of her working career response. and volunteer and community work This may include initiatives shows a selfless woman who puts the such as opening a community wellbeing of others before wealth and centre for an additional day in possessions. order to provide extra services Hazel trained as a nurse, started or supporting a women’s her career in New Zealand and centre to deliver counselling nursed overseas. services. Although it is a nurturing role Organisations will be able to dedicated to serving others, she also apply for funding to support quickly learned that she could apply the government priorities of her intelligence and people skills to healthy and safe communities, affect change for the better — for reducing family and sexual fellow workers, for patients and for violence and improving child health, in general. wellbeing. She had returned to work in Applications are available obstetrics at Waikato Women’s until June 15. Find out more at Hospital and was appalled by the women.govt.nz/news/ common practice of adopting out the babies of young solo mothers. She says it wasn’t the fault of the Month left to newborn, mothers were grieving — register pooch help was needed. Dog owners have one month Hazel talked to the mothers, asked left to register their four-legged questions and began to change Hazel Barnes of Kihikihi was awarded the Queen's Service Medal for services to local government and the friends before the start of the attitudes. community. Photo / Dean Taylor next registration year. She also became interested in More than 1600 dogs in Waipa¯ Ma¯ori health, an area she says was Over the last 30 years she has deserving recipient of the award. volunteers dedicated to reviving have now been registered for overlooked and neglected. turned much of her attention to local “Hazel is a longstanding and Kihikihi and her efforts have led to the 2020-21 registration year — It was in the 1980s she realised she body politics and has made popular local councillor who has a large variety of restoration projects around 18 per cent of those could be more effective and bring significant contributions to the Waipa¯ poured a huge amount of time and in the town. living in the district. positive change as a social worker, community and helped to revitalise effort into making our community – Hazel says it has probably been With four weeks to go, Waipa¯ rather than a nurse, and she changed Kihikihi – the town she calls home. particularly Kihikihi — a place where her proudest achievement to help District Council compliance profession. “I acknowledge all the support people want to live, work and visit. turn Kihikihi into a vibrant and manager Karl Tutty is urging Even then Hazel felt she wasn’t behind me for all of the projects I “This award is a great chance to proud community. owners to register soon. close enough to the decision-making have completed over the years,” she publicly honour Hazel for all that she Her dream for the next 20 years Owners can register their dogs and the money, so took her first steps says. has done over the years.” is to see Kihikihi continue to grow at waipadc.govt.nz/dogs using into politics and stood for and won “I could never have attained them Hazel has been a Waipa¯District and to be recognised as the the unique ID number a seat on the then-Waikato Area without the willingness of the councillor for the past 17 years and outstanding community it is — and provided on their registration Health Board. community to want change and to previously served on and chaired for it to be treated as such by council notice or by heading into a There she worked closely with the better their living standards.” the Te Awamutu Community Board. and the rest of Waipa¯.- council office or calling 0800 CEO and financial team to bring about Waipa¯district mayor Jim Upon her initial election, she new attitudes and changes for Ma¯ori. Mylchreest says Hazel is a truly established a committee of local continued on A3 Barbara Kuriger #FIRSTON4WHEELS MP for Taranaki-King Countryuntry

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Circulated free to 14,045 homes in Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Former Te Awamutu CIRCULATION 14,045* PHONE: 07 871 5151 POSTAL ADDRESS: 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, teacher receives ONZM Te Awamutu 3840 OFFICE HOURS: Dean Taylor It was at this time Lois and a Lois Chick: New partner broke away and, with the Monday - Thursday 9am - 4pm Queen’s Birthday Zealand Order of agreement of the Minister of Friday 9am - 3pm Honour recipient who Merit for services to Education, in 1996 the New DELIVERY QUERIES: 0800 111 200 will be fondly education. Zealand Graduate School of remembered in some Photo / Supplied Education (NZGSE) was born. EDITORIAL circlesA in Te Awamutu is Lois Lois continues to co-direct the Dean Taylor (Editor) Chick, now of Shirley in school. Ext: 67705 0274 819951 Christchurch. She helped develop a detailed [email protected] Lois was made a member of the system of criteria for effective New Zealand Order of Merit for Caitlan Johnston Ext: 67710 practice, as well as tools designed services to education, which to measure and assess teacher [email protected] includes establishing and running effectiveness. Jesse Wood Ext: 67713 a private teacher training A Te Reo and Tikanga [email protected] organisation. competencies course has also SPORT She and her husband Graham been introduced at NZGSE. [email protected] were part of the education and arts The organisation has trained fraternity in Te Awamutu in the more than 1600 primary and ADVERTISING 1980s. secondary teachers. Sarah Verran 021 345 951 Lois came from Norsewood and Lois says students at NZGSE [email protected] went to Dannevirke High School spend as much as two-thirds of [email protected] before training at Ardmore their course teaching in a Teachers College. classroom, a contrast to standard CLASSIFIEDS She taught in Levin, Napier, Bacon, whom they describe as teaching at another residential teaching models where students Tania King Ext: 67708 Dunsandel, Hamilton and talented teachers and well- special school she lectured at what are often sitting in lectures. [email protected] Morrinsville before coming to Te remembered by many in Te was then the Christchurch College And NZGSE has a successful Awamutu, where she worked at Awamutu. of Education. record: more than 97 per cent of We welcome letters - preferably via email. Pekerau School for four years “Graham and I thoroughly “This is where my interest in students gaining education jobs They should be under 300 words and under principal George Green. enjoyed our time in Te Awamutu teacher training began,” explains after graduation. must have the sender’s name, address Lois then won a job at Te and made many life-long friends,” Lois. As well as teaching and running and phone number. No pseudonyms Awamutu Intermediate School, says Lois. “I became convinced that her own training college, Lois’s are accepted and names will only be under principal Bill Hewitt, as a “Graham was part of Little increased practise time in schools expertise in special education and withheld in special circumstances at the Year 8 teacher with special Theatre and I sang in the Hamilton for those in training was critical learning support led to her chairing discretion of the editor. Letters are not responsibility to run the music Civic Choir.” and needed to be done alongside the Board of Trustees governing usually acknowledged and may be edited, programme. Once the couple left Te highly trained teacher educators. Halswell Residential School and abridged or discarded. Graham Chick was also on the Awamutu, Lois’s career took her “I came to realise that not all Westbridge Resident School from We’re online at staff and the couple recall at that into special education, the result of those in training are ready to 2014 to 2017. nzmecommunitynews.pressreader.com time Te Awamutu Intermediate working in Rugby, England, at a graduate at the same time. Lois also routinely conducts ran magnificent school residential special school on “Some people take longer to performance appraisals for local productions, written by staff teacher exchange. learn the essentials of teaching and boards of trustees in the members David Lewis and Ian After much training and more some need less time.” Canterbury region.

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Te Whāriki Tuapapa Whakaaro - Foundation of Thought Thursday, June 4, 2020 Te Awamutu Courier 3 Making the world a better place ormer Te Awamutu cars that have been restored to their business set up in the 1980s. businessman Morris McFall former glory. In February 2000 the company will have another chapter to Morris’s fascination with was sold to Excell Corporation, which add to his life story with his machinery grew since he began his sold on to Downer in 2009 to become Ffirst Queen’s Birthday honour. career as a dairy farmer, buying his McFall Enterprises. He has received a Queen’s Service first 60 acre family farm in Paterangi Being awarded a Queen’s honour Medal for his services to the in the late 1950s. was “nice and comforting”; to know he community and philanthropy. “I was born a dairy farmer,” he said. was being recognised by his peers. Morris founded the McFall group of In 1969, he was awarded a Nuffield “The key thing is through life all of companies, including major fuel Agricultural Scholarship to study the decisions I have made between distributor McFall Fuel, and has large-scale dairying in the United opportunities and threats, the contributed funds, time and resources Kingdom and in Europe. opportunities have far outweighed the to charitable and philanthropic causes. “I was given an eight-month round threats.” And those opportunities, Born in 1935, Morris grew up on a the world open-air ticket to study Morris said, had been made even dairy farm in Te Awamutu. In 2002 agriculture.” more special to have been shared with he and wife Hilary moved to Mount Later, local opportunities saw his wife Hilary by his side. Maunganui after their middle son McFall Enterprises grow to include “She has been a significant part of Bryce’s quadbike accident left him a road construction and civil works my life.” tetraplegic at 39. Morris McFall QSM, and his wife Hilary in the McFall Museum. before securing a fuel distribution The pair have supported many “He needed 24/7 care,” Morris said. Photo / George Novak contract with BP. charities including St John Bryce’s injuries and recovery was He was in charge of a fleet of Ambulance, Westpac Rescue part of the reason Morris established “That has been a pretty major said. “We want to leave this place tankers that serviced the central North Helicopter, Waipuna Hospice and a rehabilitation centre and gym for exercise,” Morris said. better than we found it.” Island, operating seven days out of Starship children’s hospital. disabled people with an emphasis on There are now 150 fulltime The McFall Museum was also a three terminals including McFall Fuel Morris’s life story has been spinal injuries, post-operative members at the rehabilitation centre labour of love for many years and one in Mount Maunganui. published in a book for his 10 recovery and congenital diseases in built across the road from the McFall of his “greatest pleasures”. McFall Fuel soon became its own grandchildren and great- 2005. Fuel headquarters on Hocking St. His fully self-funded museum, also entity separate from McFall grandchildren. But now he will have Morris considers the NextStep New “I have always had an inclination next to McFall Fuel headquarters, Enterprises Limited and rapidly grew one more page to add — about how Zealand rehabilitation centre one of to help people around me who are displays a collection of vintage into a large-scale operation, from a grandad was awarded a Queen’s his biggest achievements. prepared to help themselves,” Morris tractors, stationary engines and classic small, family-owned fuel delivery Birthday honour. Hazel’s commitment to community spans decades

continued from A1 of the historic Police House and work while raising her family of three of the Hamilton Rehabilitation Power. All this just scratches the Temple Cottage precinct, she helped children, for much of the time as a Association for seven years, a trustee surface of Hazel’s involvement and She was a driving force behind the establish links between youth and widowed solo parent. of the Trust Bank Waikato commitment to her community. improvement to Kihikihi Domain, various groups and agencies and She was a founding member of Community Trust Board for four Her main attribute, that cannot be which hosts international equestrian always spoke for the young, the Waikato Asthma Society, Waikato years and a voluntary marriage questioned, is Hazel’s unwavering events, and bringing together the elderly and those who needed a Counterstroke Group, Waikato celebrant for 24 years. commitment to walk the talk with her various parties that use the facility. voice. Equestrian Centre and Waikato Solo She is an active Justice of the constituents, and to never be afraid Hazel has also been at the forefront In her earlier years she was also Parents Group. Peace, for the past 28 years, and is to ask questions and find out if there of projects such as the development undertaking her job and voluntary Hazel was an executive member president of Te Awamutu Grey is a better way.

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Caring for the workers advice on an issue by issue basis. Keep the status quo and spend As we approached level 2, I started We have a gymnasium in Te ratepayer money on maintenance of returns to normal thinking about all the people and Awamutu worth at least$1m in the park as it is, so as to not desecrate businesses who supported us apparatus. This is not for council, it it for modern day ideas. Life at Te Awamutu College is much I enjoy being in the classroom throughout levels 4 and then 3. is for the private sector to run. A carpark entrance off Racecourse gradually returning to some sort of interacting and talking to my students Some people on the front line had The council’s reasoning is it for the Rd would be a huge improvement, normal after the coronavirus not just about their work but their a very different experience of lock- health and welfare of the community, but we don’t need a second pandemic, according to principal life.” down than those of us who spent the yet let the management of the Events playground or another pavilion, both Tony Membery. Membery says outcomes during first four weeks in our familiar family Centre drive the swimming club of which we have in Selwyn Lane. The school opened to all students lockdown depending on student bubble at home. through charging for the lanes. If there’s a problem with the duck from May 18 after the move to alert engagement and whether they had I feel we really need to The only charge should be on the pond, maybe it could be downsized level 2. In the first week 86 per cent access to a device and/or a suitable acknowledge the people who looked actual swimmers. I don’t see why they to just the main area, and the water of students were welcomed back, and space to learn. after the residents of Te Awamutu could not have a yearly pass, instead springs that are there could still drain that number has been increasing. During alert level 3 the school was during an extremely difficult time. of paying for each entry. into it. Membery says students have said open from April 29 for children of There were so many people in the The velodrome was loaned $1m, to The mayor says he can’t avoid a they enjoy being back and being able essential and safe business workers. role of an essential worker who really be repaid at $83,000 per year for 20 rates increase as he must build critical to seek assistance and ask questions A “learning bubble” of up to nine need to be told “thank you” from all years. Council tell me it was a grant infrastructure. “face to face” and, of course, being students was supervised by teachers of us. and yet its own documents say loan. The proposed “hub” building and with their friends and classmates. from across the learning areas. There are so many people and They also say that new revenue from spending millions on a computer “Students and staff were energised After feedback to NZQA and the businesses I cannot name them all, rates would be $81,000 per year, so programme isn’t critical and pleased to be back at school and ministry from Principals and their but three that spring to mind are our I ask, when will the velodrome infrastructure. students have reacted favourably to representative organisations, local supermarkets, our dairies and money be paid back? They say Florence Stevenson. the Health and Safety measures put Minister of Education Chris Hipkins our pharmacies. All of these services growth cells are needed for the in place,” he reported at the time. has announced NCEA exams will be required staff to be in constant population growth, this growth is He says a lot of work went into delayed 10 days to start on November contact with the public — and some coming from the growth cells and Historic background preparing the school to re-open and 16. of the staff attend our local high bringing people to Waipa¯, not from If anyone is following with interest he especially thanked deputy This allows further time for school. natural internal population. We are Waipa¯District Council’s proposal for principal Wayne Carter, property teaching, learning, internal We know that stress sometimes having enforced growth. Memorial Park you are all probably manager Mike Bell and assistant assessment and more time for visual doesn’t bring out the best in people Bernie Fynn wondering why it ignores its original caretaker Simon Vlasic for their time art and graphics and design students and most of us probably felt some sort historic design philosophy. and effort, along with other staff who to complete their portfolios. of stress throughout this period, so Clearly an insult to the following: supervised students, ran the Student Te Awamutu College Ball has been our front line essential workers did War memorial All those who served and fell in the Centre, and deep cleaned the school rescheduled for Saturday, September have to deal with some unhappy Regarding the war memorial park wars; those who originally donated from “top to bottom”. 19, senior prizegiving to Thursday, people, but they still went back into plans, it seems those proposing and contributed to the development During lockdown, online teaching November 12 and graduation dinner work the next day and carried on. changes haven’t lived here very long of Memorial Park back in the 50s; the and learning included Zoom and to Wednesday, December 9. Let’s really thank these people and don’t have any concept town’s history; and, last but not least, Teams meetings, interactive This week the school sport moved next time we see them and whatsoever of the history and the ratepayers who love and use the resources and programs, Education into the “prepare to play” phase so acknowledge the work they did and heritage of the park. park as it is. Perfect; Adobe Spark, screencast training can start again, using the do every day. Hopefully we will never To even consider removing the The only work that I see essentially tutorials and lots of emails. Many staff appropriate protocols and practices. be in this position again but if we are, Peace Fountain would be requiring action here is on the bridge and students enjoyed having the time Director of Sport Chris Wynne has we know our essential workers will disrespectful to those who lost their that has been negligently left to waste to upskill and explore new platforms written to all the school’s sports clubs keep Te Awamutu going and will look lives during the war, especially when away — whatever happened to its and apps, Membery says. updating them with information as it after us all. Once again thank you. we know it can be made to work on ongoing maintenance to which Comments included: “ I have really evolves and the school is working Jayda Haworth a recycling system and at less cost ratepayers had been paying for? enjoyed learning new ways of towards a careful and planned than building a new structure. During these financial times, teaching and some of the amazing reintroduction of sports at Te Council told the public it would be council should be consolidating resources and programs available to Awamutu College. Voting rights fixed when the bridge was being expenditure only on the essentials us. I will definitely continue to use Activities, including field trips, are On our council, we have unelected fixed. Was that false information to not spending on grandiose outlandish these even when we return to being slowly added to planners as the people with full voting rights.This is stop the public protesting at the ideas that destroy the historic ‘normal’.” school management evaluates their not consultation. length of time it has been out of background to this park. Another said: “This period of time worth and whether they can meet Consultation, to me, is seeking working order? Hayden Woods has definitely made me realise how strict Health and Safety protocols.

Available in 3 Exclusive Colours Thursday, June 4, 2020 Te Awamutu Courier 5 College student leadership for 2020 e Awamutu College Head third consecutive year as co-captain. Students for 2020 are Troy His goals for this year are to gain James, Oksana Voznyuk, NCEA Level 3 and University Kate Yarndley and MJ Entrance as well as develop his public Neethling,T young men and women speaking skills. who have been successful students Troy hopes to take hold of the in various fields and who have opportunities and challenges that are displayed leadership qualities. presented to him through the role of Joining them as part of the senior Head Student to better himself as a student leadership team is Board of person. Trustee representative After finishing school, Troy Atareipounamu Crown. intends enrolling in the Royal New Zealand Navy and becoming a Kate Yarndley physical training instructor before In 2020, Kate is taking English, becoming a professional fitness Calculus, Sports Science, Media instructor. Studies and Graphics and Design. In the previous two years of NCEA Atareipounamu Crown — Board of Kate has done well, achieving Level Trustees Student Representative 1 with Excellence endorsement and Atareipounamu was elected as the Level 2 with Merit endorsement. She Student Representative on the Board has played hockey for Te Awamutu of Trustees for 2020 and is thankful College since Year 9 for the First XI to the students for giving her the team. opportunity. Kate’s goals for 2020 are to fulfil Te Awamutu College head students 2020, from left: Troy James, Kate Yarndley, Oksana Voznyuk, MJ Neethling. The subjects she is taking are her role as Head Student to the best Photo / Dean Taylor English, Mathematics, Physics, of her ability while also improving on Chemistry, Sports Science and Sport public speaking. She also hopes to Excellence, fulfil the role of Head is looking forward to seeing what his Elite. All of these will help her to reach captain one of the hockey teams and Student to the best of her ability and final season has in store for them as her future goals that revolve around gain NCEA Level 3 with Merit do her best to achieve as well as a team. rugby as well as a career in the endorsement. participate in as many things as MJ also has a passion for dance. medical profession. After graduation, Kate plans to manageable in the last year of college. He has represented New Zealand in In 2019, she gained NCEA Level 1 study Christian Studies at Laidlaw Next year Oksana plans to study multiple hip-hop competitions endorsed with Merit but aims to College in Auckland. Psychology, moving into Clinical throughout Australia and Europe. achieve NCEA Level 2 endorsed with Psychology, with either a Bachelor of One of his goals for 2020 is to; first Excellence this year. Oksana Voznyuk Science at Victoria University/ of all, carry out his role as Head Atareipounamu is motivated in Oksana’s subjects of choice are University of Waikato or Bachelor of Student to a high standard and to also both sporting and academic English, Calculus, Earth and Space Biomedicine at The University of further his growth and knowledge in education. Rugby is her main sport Science, Drama and Painting. Auckland. dance while pushing himself to be the and she is the captain of the Girls 1st She has completed her goals over best person possible. XV. the past two years by endorsing both MJ Neethling MJ’s academic goal is to pass NCEA Te Awamutu College student BoT Last year she represented Waikato NCEA Level 1 and 2 with Excellence. MJ’s chosen subjects for 2020 are Level 3 achieve at least 15 credits at representative Atareipounamu in the Under 16 and Under 18 grades. Oksana has a passion for the arts Dance, Sport and Recreational Excellence level. Crown. This year she hopes to not only and has expressed herself through Studies, Sports Science, Sport Elite accomplish the same goals but to drama and art and over the years has and Mathematics. Troy James Statistics and Media Studies. possibly achieve higher. been involved in music and plays He really enjoys playing sport and During 2020 the subjects that Troy Sports are a passion for Troy and She looks forward to being the several instruments. being active in daily life. This will be has chosen are Sport and something that he takes great pride student voice of Te Awamutu College Her goals for this year are to his third consecutive year playing for Recreational Studies, Sports Science, in. He was co-captain of the 1st XV and representing her peers to the best achieve Level 3 Endorsed with the Te Awamutu College 1st XV and Sport Elite, Mathematics with in 2018 and 2019 with 2020 being his of her ability.

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No Trade Customers Supplied. Valid from 1st- 7th June 2020 Thursday, June 4, 2020 Te Awamutu Courier 7 Book issues soar in Show homes that open the doors to inspiration days of reopening Visit our award-winning show homes for the latest design ideas housands of books have been issued from Waipa¯libraries in the first three days Country craftsmanship ofT reopening as book lovers can finally satisfy their fix. Around 3090 books have been issued by the Cambridge library and 2160 by the Te Awamutu library since both facilities reopened their doors on Monday 25 May. Under alert level 2, community facilities such as libraries and museums were able to reopen with restrictions in place. Waipa¯District Council acting community services manager, Brad Ward, said the PUKEKURA SHOW HOME Cambridge | Open: 12pm – 4pm, Wednesday – Sunday response from the community since reopening had been ‘fantastic’. New rules at waipa¯libraries — but books are ‘flying’ off the “People are clearly very shelves. Photo / Supplied happy to be able to go back into our libraries again and we than 1200 eBooks and 240 restrictions we have in place. are very pleased to welcome eAudiobooks borrowed in the Our library users understand the community back. We’ve month of May – up nearly 350 our top priority is keeping our received lots of really positive per cent from the 290 eBooks staff and customers safe.” feedback. and 50 eAudiobooks A limit of 50 people are “Since reopening we’ve also borrowed in May last year. allowed in the Te Awamutu seen a surge in inquiries about Meanwhile, almost 10,000 library and 30 in the member registrations so that is books have been returned to Cambridge library at any one really positive to see.” the Cambridge library and time and visits are limited to Brad said library users were 5500 to the Te Awamutu a maximum of 20 minutes. not the only ones happy to library. Library users must keep at Designed to entertain have access to the facility There are still 11,500 items least a one metre distance again – staff were “over the issued prior to lockdown between themselves and moon” to be working together which remain outstanding. others at all times and it is RIVERCOVE SHOW HOME once more. Return dates on all books imperative people refrain from Hamilton | Open: 12pm – 4pm, Wednesday – Sunday “The separation for staff have been extended and fees coming to the library if feeling during alert levels 4 and 3 has accrued during the lockdown ill. made the team closer than period waived. Waikato’s Most Awarded Master Builder ■ ever before. In fact, they are Brad said while it was great Both libraries are open from 0800 MY URBAN | [email protected] | urban.co.nz having so much fun back to see residents using the 9am-5pm on weekdays during together that the staff are libraries again, safety alert level 2. To learn more probably noisier than the restrictions were in place and about what’s going on or to customers.” needed to be adhered to. check the Waipa¯ Library E-resources continue to “So far, people have been catalogue, head to www. remain popular with more very happy to comply with the waipalibraries.org.nz Supporting growth, jobs

Jim Mylchreest your ideas for Waipa¯mayor improving our community. nother great week in Final decisions As was expected, a number our collective battle will be made of submissions focussed on a against Covid-19, soon but zero rate increase, or even A with no more new Council’s ability lower and using either reserves cases and indications of to include a or higher borrowings to reduce 15% OFF moving closer to level one number of suggestions for the impact on ratepayers. A WIDE restrictions. It can only be projects, to be included in the Council already uses its RANGE OF BLINDS & hoped that the massive plan for next year, have had maximum borrowing capacity * breaches in level 2 rules over to be deferred due to obvious for capital works but does not MOTORISATION the weekend do not undo all funding constraints and efforts believe it is prudent to borrow of the hard work and sacrifice to keep rates to a minimum. for operating expenditure and made by us all. This does not mean the has very minimal reserves. 25% OFF AHUGE I fully support the projects did not have merit and Council is legally obliged to sentiments behind the some may well be able to be return any cash surpluses back RANGE OF protests and marches against considered in our discussions to the ratepayer as soon as WALLPAPER* the tragic death of George during the review of our practicable and as a result has Floyd at the hands of 10-Year-Plan 2021/31 later very limited reserve to call on individual police officers in the this year. in these circumstances. United States of America. The focus during our Council has, however, built ® However, the timing of these discussions has been on a small reserve of 15% OFF LUXAFLEX 20% OFF demonstrations in New maintaining our existing approximately $800,000 in an * * Zealand was, in my view, infrastructure and providing arbitrage fund, which is SHUTTERS BERGER® PAINT totally inappropriate in the for potential growth, albeit at available to assist in recovery circumstances. I imagine a lower level than pre Covid- from the economic impacts businesses suffering ruin due 19. There was also an from the pandemic. Council will to restricted gathering emphasis placed on use this fund to either initiate FREE numbers, and families unable promoting sporting and recovery projects or support CURTAIN MAKING* NO PAYMENTS & to gather for functions and community events that will those being partially funded by funerals, will be feeling provide a stimulus to our other agencies. The focus ON THOUSANDS OF FABRICS NO INTEREST aggrieved by the apparent visitor and hospitality sector. must be on creating FOR 6 MONTHS^ lack of action by the authorities We will be opening the funding meaningful employment UP TO 15% OFF in this case. round for the annual District opportunities. * ON FLOORING PURCHASES Council has just concluded Promotion Fund and The final decisions on SELECTED TRACKS $299 AND OVER the 2020/21 Annual Plan Community Event Fund on where to invest these funds consultation and hearings Monday, June 8 and receiving cannot be made until central round. Despite pandemic applications for six weeks. Government has made its Guthrie Bowron Te Awamutu James Dunlop, Alexandra restrictions, we received a The criteria may be decisions on which of the similar number of submissions amended slightly but any shovel ready projects to Mega Centre. Shop 8, 670 Cambridge Road, Te Awamutu from the community to changes will be made clear support. 07 871 8540 | [email protected] previous years. before the round is open and In the meantime stay safe I would like to thank will definitely favour events and hopefully the restrictions guthriebowron.co.nz everyone who took the time to attracting a large number of will be lifted in the very near *Oﬀers end 22 June 2020. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. Please see in-store or guthriebowron.co.nz for full details. Berger is a make a submission and share people to Waipa¯. future. registered trade mark of Berger Paints. ^ Q Card lending criteria, fees, terms and conditions apply. See full details at guthriebowron.co.nz. 8 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, June 4, 2020 Community voice for Call to fight ‘walnut’ pest flood works adopted he Lower Mangapiko Streamcare group, A community advisory voice The four advisory formed in 2006, is of subcommittees was subcommittees to the river working with local formalised on Thursday, by and catchment management landowners,T Waikato Regional Waikato regional councillors, committee will comprise a mix Council and Waipa¯District to assist those in areas paying of targeted ratepayers, iwi Council to stop the spread of the most for flood protection representatives and the invasive tree species and drainage assets. stakeholder interests. Japanese walnut (Juglans The two advisory The terms of reference for ailantifolia). subcommittees will meet on the subcommittees, including The invasive tree has matters relevant to the how appointments will be spread near Mangapiko and Japanese walnut foliage. council’s flood protection made, is still to be decided. But Mangaohoi Streams on public Photo / Carolyn Lewis programmes in the Lower to curtail meeting costs, and private land. Waikato and Waihou-Piako members will not be Japanese walnut is a weed zones, and two compensated. because the tree is long lived drainage advisory “Landowners in (50 years plus), it’s a canopy subcommittees will these catchments tree, so shades out other more be established in each pay a fair amount of desirable plants from of the Waikato and money through underneath, and produces Thames Valley targeted rates for many, long-lived seed. catchments. significant flood It can also tolerate hot and Stu Husband, chair protection and cold conditions, wet and dry of the council’s river drainage assets. It’s conditions and isn’t shaded and catchment their money and out, like some weeds can be. management their land being It is also likely to be committee, had Stu Husband protected, and that’s allelopathic, which means it convened informal why it’s so important produces biochemicals that stakeholder group meetings in they have an avenue to can inhibit the germination, the Lower Waikato and provide us with advice, growth, survival and Waihou-Piako zones during support and feedback,” Cr reproduction of other plants in early March. Husband said. its vicinity. At Thursday’s council He said other parts of the At a recent meeting of the meeting he got a majority region remained within the Lower Mangapiko Streamcare backing from councillors to scope of the river and group, the idea was raised to Biosecurity pest Juglans ailantifolia, known as the Japanese formalise an advisory catchment management ask members of the public Walnut, is a species of walnut native to Japan and Sakhalin. Japanese walnut male catkin. arrangement. committee. who live in and around Te Photo / Supplied Photo / Trevor James “Since disestablishing the Waikato Regional Council Awamutu, Pirongia and along catchment and drainage chair Russ Rimmington said any streams, to help in tackling expensive than when the trees cut stump with metsulfuron- this is only effective in the committees last November, the move reflected the this weed. Japanese Walnut get larger. methyl 600g/kg (5g/L), or a summer. we’ve been exploring new organisation’s vision, agreed trees occasionally drop nuts The easiest way to get rid 50/50 mix of Round Up ways of obtaining effective last month, of ‘empowering that are then widely spread via of it is to hand pull small plants (Glyphosate) and water. ■ Photos of Japanese walnut input from community our people, caring for our waterways. – this can be done all year Bore and fill: make 1 hole for identification can be found members and stakeholders place’. As Japanese walnut forms round, and mulch afterwards. every 100 mm around the on the Weedbusters site: targeted to our most “Since being elected last tall stands, it can also topple Other ways to control this trunk and fill each hole with weedbusters.org.nz and for significant regional assets. October, we’ve taken a hard and block waterways, and the weed, that can be done at any 5g metsulfuron-methyl further information see the “It’s become clear that we look at our strategy for the seed is favoured by rats. time of the year, is to cut 600g/kg. WRC website: waikatoregion. do need some sort of formal next 10 years and we’ve The removal of any through the trunk and paint Otherwise, you can spray govt.nz/services/regional- process in place, but one that’s committed to encouraging Japanese walnut when young the stump: cut trunk near to small plants with metsulfuron- services/plant-and-animal- not going to come at a big cost,” communities to take action,” is much easier and less the ground, and swab freshly methyl 600g/kg (5g/10L), but pests/plant-pests/ Cr Husband said. Cr Rimmington said.

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wo young, local brothers have taken out multiple awards at The Great Pumpkin Carnival competitionT which this year moved online due to Covid-19. Jamie Frost, 11, and his younger brother Luis, 7, collectively won the families, open class and schools category. Their creation for the families category called ‘Keeping balance when the world’s turned upside down’ was of a man doing a one-hand handstand on top of a globe made from a pumpkin the size of a This creation won first place in the Brothers Jamie (left) and Luis Frost won multiple awards from The Great Pumpkin Carnival during lockdown. doorway, Jamie said. family's category and the globe is Photo / Supplied Luis’s ‘Hedwig’ owl pumpkin got made from a pumpkin the size of a him first place in the open class and doorway. Photo / Supplied he says he carved and painted the creation mostly by himself. the competition running and we were And their ‘Fruity Tootee’ creation, really interested in it,” says Jamie. a fruit basket where all the fruit are “And now we’ve been doing the actually pumpkins, won them first competition ever since.” place for their school, St Patrick’s Last year Jamie won the Yates Catholic School. Budding Young Gardener of the Year Their pumpkins take between and a part of his prize was to feature three and six months to grow and as a special guest at The Great once they’re ready to go their parents Pumpkin Carnival and a family trip and grandmother help a lot with to Hawaii. But due to Covid-19 both inspiration and the design, say the were not able to happen. boys. “It was really great to see them win; Jamie and Luis have both been Jamie and the family were supposed competing in The Great Pumpkin togotoHawaii–aonceinalifetime Carnival since they were just one- prize. And when that wasn’t able to year-old. happen we were all feeling really sad “We went to the Hamilton Gardens for them,” said St Patrick’s principal The brothers 'Fruity Tootee' creation got first place in Luis's 'Hedwig' owl pumpkin won him first place in the one day when I was one and we saw Shelly Fitness. the school's category. Photo / Supplied open class category. Photo / Supplied

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Christians Against Poverty founder John Going without to help Kirkby (right), ran 15 marathons in 15 days in centres the people of Malawi throughout New Zealand, ew Zealand’s largest youth highlighting fundraising event, the World fundraisers for Vision 40-Hour Famine, is Christians back for its 45th year, with Against Poverty closeN to 1000 Waikato students set to in 2011. take on a challenge or give something Photo / John Stone up — and it’s all in the name of supporting climate vulnerable communities in Malawi. Spread across 40 hours from Friday Debt assistance for to Sunday, June 5-7, in all 90,000 New Zealand youth are expected to take part and raise much-needed funding for the people of Malawi who are experiencing New Zealanders the chaos caused by extreme weather events, like droughts, cyclones and World Vision Youth Ambassadors Izaac, Hayley, Jess, Alyssa and Daniel. Christians Against Poverty, also known programme.” floods, that are resulting in food Photo / Supplied as CAP, provides free assistance to New The debt centre has been operating shortages, hunger and malnutrition. Zealanders from any walk of life in locally for six months and is helping Covid-19 has brought with it added harvest, so they have food to eat’,” she they choose to give up for 40 hours, regards to releasing them from debt, families to get free from debt, leaving pressure for these communities. says. in order to make a life-changing poverty and the causes of these them with the excitement of hope and This year, five Kiwi Youth “I know that every person who signs difference. situations. freedom. Ambassadors — Izaac Wilson, Jess up for the 40-Hour Famine, and the “The people of Malawi are facing a In these hard financial times, many CAP was founded in 1996 by John McLennan, Alyssa Wilson, Daniel money they raise, will help create real twin crisis: As they struggle with the people may be looking for financial Kirby. He had a background in Rickman and Hayley Gotlieb — are change for the vulnerable Malawians impacts of climate change, they face the help. accounting but lived in a very poor championing the 40-Hour Famine, who need it most.” added pressures of Covid-19. They need The Te Awamutu Bible Chapel is the area and had financial difficulties having travelled to Malawi in late 2019 World Vision New Zealand national our support more than ever.” local debt centre to offer the free CAP compounded by a marriage break up. to meet some of those who will benefit director Grant Bayldon says the Money raised in the 2020 40-Hour service. John combined his accounting skills from the efforts of those taking part; 40-Hour Famine is a calendar item he Famine will provide schools and For more than two years the team with his experience of hardship and children, families, schools and farmers. looks forward to each year, and this farmers with seeds for crops, watering has been assisting clients through the formed the CAP movement in the “I don’t think there was really any year it seems crucial for the charity systems and goats so they can build three week budgeting course with United Kingdom. one moment when it just clicked for organisation to provide a platform for resilient and sustainable farming and numerous successes helping people It has now spread across many parts me that ‘this is the reality of living in NZ youth to rally together and make reduce the impact of climate change on with their everyday finance. of the world and has been in New Malawi in 2020’, but it has sunk in a change. their communities. “Our two CAP debt managers here Zealand for 12 years. little more every single day since I’ve “As the world shifts, the challenges It will also ensure they’re able to in Te Awamutu, Ray Morris and Denise New Zealand CAP is working with been back in New Zealand,” says Malawians face remain — this means better cope with external factors, be it Leat, are great people to work with. At 550 families and individuals at present McLennan. now, more than ever, we need to do extreme weather events or a virulent a time like this in New Zealand when with 1659 people already going debt “It’s in the everyday moments that all we can to fight hunger and injustice. virus. finances are tight, they are able to come free. Around $73 million of debt has I think about — everyone I met and what This is our chance to show the world Those who take part can choose in and work alongside people to help been repaid by CAP clients. I saw in Malawi. When I look at my what great global neighbours we can their own challenge or select something them recover from debt,” said Te CAP is a free and confidential mum cooking dinner and think to be. As we do what we can for the to give up — like going without transport, Awamutu Bible Chapel’s Associate service and all it takes is a call. myself: ‘I wonder if Prisca’s mum has vulnerable here, let’s also do what we furniture or technology — and ask Pastor Shane Wildermoth. enough has food to cook meals for her can for the most vulnerable around the people to support their efforts by “They both volunteer their time to ■ Contact CAP for debt free help on kids today?’ Or when I pull veges out world.” donating. the CAP Debt Programme because of 0508 227 111 or for budgeting help call of the fridge and think to myself, ‘I hope He’s ‘really looking forward to seeing their deep desire to help anybody who Te Awamutu Bible Chapel on 07 871 Yohane’s family have had a good what challenges people take on, or what ■ Sign up today at famine.org.nz is willing to go through this 8667, ext 1.

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2019 Year 11 Gold and Distinction Medallion Recipients: (from left) Keita Koroheke, Emma Turnbull, Zoe Sutton, Elina Karppinen, Matthew Yarndley, Bayley Quin, Megan Walker, Samantha Dixon, Ella West. (Left) 2019 Year 12 Gold and Distinction Medallion Recipients: (from left) Gemma Dykshoorn, New staff for 2020 are (from left): Leon Williams (Health and Phys.Ed), Kyran Beveridge Alyssa King, (Social Sciences), Raghwa Nand (Mathematics and Statistics), Patrick Hounsell (HOD Elijah Garratt, Business Studies), Peter Dennis (Science), Tovah O’Neill (HOD Drama), Helen Mays (Learning Oksana Voznyuk, Support Assistant), Marianne Roberts (Science), Janet Walker-Kerr (Social Studies), Emily Jessica Cullen, Dixon (Geography/Social Studies), Jane Kite (Social Studies), Kiran Kaur (Mathematics and Bree Walker, Billie Statistics), Denise Heard (Learning Support Co-ordinator). Brown-Wahanui. School Committee Heads for 2020 are (from left) Achaal Prasad (Health), Caitlin Sanders Absent: Liam Contact us (Ball), Myles Towers (Sport), Brianna Walker (SADD), Oksana Voznyuk (Culture), Billie Labuschagne, Brown-Wahanui (Service), Tiberious Haslam (Diversity). Absent: Kiani Ballard (Kia Tū), Nathaniel Short, Te Awamutu College 871 4199 Opal Howell (Environment). Bella-Maria Vanin. For absences...... 1 Student Centre...... 2 Business Manager (Katrina Alquist)...... 3 Principal’s PA (Liz Parsons)...... 4 House leaders flying their flags Uniform Shop...... 5 Patricia Avenue Satellite Unit...... 6 Other enquiries/ Reception (Michelle Teddy)...... 0 EXTENSION NUMBERS School House Leaders for 2020 (from left) Cameron: Director of Sport (Chris Wynne)...... 237 Mrs Sarah Dawson, Jessica Cullen, Camryn Parkes, Health Centre Nurse (Maureen Brown)...... 248 Dylan Fynn, Flynn Prutton; Gorst: Miss Lucy Year 9 Deans (Dave Smith/Trina Roberts)...... 209 Clapcott, Austin Frederick, Nikyla Miezenbeek, Year 10 Deans (Bernard Oliver/Chelsea Anderson)...... 210 Grace Miller, Blake Royce; Melrose: Mr Keith Year 11 Deans (Jason Barnﬁeld/Rosemary Brandon)...... 211 Bain (absent), Griffyn Gibson, Logan Cooper, Year 12 Deans (David Prout/Taylor Woutersen)...... 212 Billie Brown-Wahanui, Dalley Burnside (absent); Year 13 Dean (Laurel Mason)...... 213 Selwyn: Ms Mel Thompson, Dylan Mockford, Ruby Guidance Counsellor (Coral Stuart)...... 216 Kirwan, Myles Towers, Opal Howell (absent). NZQA(Michelle Devlin)...... 246 Careers Adviser (Christine Dickson)...... 231 Learning Support Centre (Michelle Boyde)...... 233

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unters and duck shooters are Hunters need to 'check, clean and being urged to clean their dry' all their equipment when equipment between waterways moving between Hto avoid the spread of unwanted waterways. freshwater pests. The plea from Waikato Regional Council’s biosecurity team comes as this year’s game bird season opened a fortnight ago – later than normal to take account of the Covid-19 restrictions. “Unwanted freshwater pests such as didymo, hornwort and alligator weed continue to pose a serious threat to our rivers, streams and lakes,” says Waikato Regional Council biosecurity pest plants team leader Darion Embling. “Once in a waterway they can disperse rapidly causing significant economic impacts, as well as destroying the environmental, recreational and aesthetic values of our waterways. “A couple of years ago Lindavia Intermedia, a slime known as lake snow, was found for the first time in the Waikato the waterway. All items should be cleaned “That makes them really vulnerable if and there is no known way of removing for at least a minute and using a five per the unexpected happens and they end up it.” cent biodegradable dishwashing solution. in the water, even though the water in Darion warns that some freshwater Water absorbent materials such as boots some places might not be very deep. pests are microscopic and can spread with require longer soaking times to allow for “Our council’s navigation safety bylaw just a single drop of water. thorough saturation. is really clear. If you’re in a boat under “Even if you can’t see the pest, you And lastly, all items need to be six metres and it’s under way, every could still be spreading it,” says Darion. completely dried to touch inside and out person on board must be wearing a Hunters should ‘Check, clean and dry’ and then left to dry for at least another properly fitting lifejacket – no matter what any equipment that has come into contact 48 hours. This is to ensure all cells are waterway you’re on in the Waikato.” with river or lake water. dead. Mr Barnett says it is also important to Te Awamutu “We are asking hunters moving Boat safety is also important for people check your boat is in good condition between waterways to ‘Check, Clean, Dry’ heading out onto the region’s waterways. before heading out. any equipment that has come into contact “With this type of cooler weather we “This involves making sure lifejackets Courier with river or lake water – particularly know hunters will typically be wearing are in good order and there’s enough for Your community newspaper for over 100 years boots, decoys, boats and boat trailers,” gumboots, heavy clothing and carrying everyone on the boat. Make sure your Darion says. ammo, and more often they’ll be getting boat’s in good shape by looking at To advertise with us phone 07 871 5151 All items, particularly boots, decoys, into small boats to travel to their everything from the outboard to the fuel boats and boat trailers, should be checked maimais,” says council’s maritime and filters, the batteries and navigation and any debris found needs to be left at services team leader Richard Barnett. lights,” he says.

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Te Awamutu Golf Club Watts winds up in time trial Te Awamutu Golf Club saw another good turn out for the Wednesday Ladies with23 on the unday saw the Te 18 hole and 12 on the 9 hole. Awamutu Sports Kiaan Watts from the Hamilton City Cycling Ladies 18 Hole Results Cycling Club in action Club won the Race of Truth during Queen’s Division 1 Winner - Jenny Towers 77 Net for their first event since Birthday weekend. Photo / Arthur Uden Division 2 Winner - Helen Spiers 75 Net theS lockdown, the Spoken Followed by - Barbara O'Regan 78; Elizabeth Cycles Winter Series Time Trial. MacPherson 79; Angela Thomson 79; Jeanie The event was an individual Kay 79; Margaret Johnson 79; Robin Watson time trial over a 14 kilometre 80 course at Goodwood around Ladies 9 Hole Results Fencourt, Aspin and Flume First - Jenny Forster 19 Stableford roads. The winner was last Followed by - Karen Corkill 15; Ann Dobson 14; year’s Junior World Cycling Maxine Leigh and Linda McFall had 13 Championships champion, stableford. Kiaan Watts, from the Hamilton Sunday Scramble Results City Cycling Club with a time of Junior Sam Towers took out the Gross section 17 minutes 16 seconds. Second with boogie free round of 72 gross. place was taken out by Te Robert Coleman had a great round with 71 Net Awamutu’s Alex Heaney in a while Robert Wetere also had a great round time of 17m 22s while third with 36 Stableford place went to James Harvey, Followed by - Jeff Boloerg 36 Stableford; Jim also from Te Awamutu. Kirkham 34; Jenny Towers, Raewyn Coleman On June 7, Te Awamutu and Roy Greenhangh all with 33. Sports Cycling Club will be based at Puahue School for Pirongia Golf Club their first road race post Sunday May 31 lockdown. Scramble - Stableford Senior Andrew Johnston 39; Ben Jefferies 37; Steve Law 36; Scott Law 36; Garry Bowman 34; John Intense campaign for Premiership netballers McCormick 33; Rob Taylor 33; Bill Fox 33; Brent Keene 32 Two weeks out from the opening been scheduled for Te Wa¯nanga o returning to action. again in 2020. Junior whistle, the revised 2020 ANZ Raukawa Pulse, The Good Oil “While the situation is not ideal, “We are thrilled to see the ANZ Barry Cavey 36; Grant Morgan 35; Ross Scown Premiership schedule has been Tactix and Ascot Park Hotel it has also allowed for ingenuity Premiership back on court in 2020. 33; Lynda Morgan 32; Paul Davie 32; Charlie announced. Southern Steel. and innovation around how we “It’s a really positive move Coles 30 New Zealand’s elite netballers The season culminates with a continue to present matches as a forward for us all and we hope it Twos - Jack Hjorth -Dave Lamb - Brent Keene will battle it out in a 10-week season triple-header Finals Series on vibrant spectacle and maintain won’t be too long before the - Steve Law with matches played every Friday, Sunday, August 23 with match-ups maximum engagement with fans grassroots game can safely follow Longest Putt - Ben Jefferies Saturday, Sunday and Monday, all to be determined by standings at and viewers,” said Wyllie. suit.” Closest to Pin - Hans Nieremeijer broadcast live on Sky Sport 3. the conclusion of round robin play. “Players are excited about Sky’s live coverage will be Junior Jack pot - Dave Lamb two on 13 and At this stage, the season is closed Teams placed first and second getting back on court and are able complemented with one delayed birdie 18. to the public, with all fixtures on the competition ladder will to do so thanks to a wide-ranging match free-to-air at 6.30pm every played at the Auckland Netball meet in the grand final, following support base including ANZ, Sky, Sunday on Prime. ■ St Andrews, Hamilton are hosting the Centre. 3rd/4th and 5th/6th classification Premiership and team partners as Action gets under way at 7pm Waikato Boy and Girls Championship on June The Robinhood Northern Stars, matches. well as other contractors.” on Friday, June 19 with the Waikato 28 for all juniors under the age of 25. Northern Mystics and Splice Netball New Zealand chief ANZ head of sponsorship Sue Bay of Plenty Magic going up The tournament is open to all players with a Construction Waikato Bay of executive Jennie Wyllie said, McGregor said it was a great step against the Northern Mystics. New Zealand handicap. Plenty Magic will all commute by despite the forced changes, it was forward for netball fans to be able Results from Round 1 played in Entries close June 25. Contact Andrew on 027 road, while chartered flights have exciting to see the Premiership to watch the ANZ Premiership March will stand. 496 1342 or [email protected]

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Ferns and Australian Diamonds is still The winner of six of his seven being planned with the intention of it starts in New Zealand, Catalyst being held towards the end of 2020, after finished second to Alligator Blood in the completion of the two nations’ the Gr.3 CS Hayes Stakes in an domestic leagues and pending travel enthralling clash at Flemington but allowances across the Tasman. failed to fire when sixth in the Gr.1 However, this year’s Netball Quad Australian Guineas to the same rival Series has been cancelled due to the and was later found to have an issue ongoing impact of Covid-19 on that put an end to his autumn international travel. campaign. The Netball Quad Series - which “He’s done super,” said features South Africa, England, Australia Chipperfield. and New Zealand - was due to be played “He looks a lot stronger and more in New Zealand and Australia in developed than when we saw him September. New Zealand will now look out in public last, so we’re very at number of domestic options for the happy with him. Silver Ferns to play in the Cadbury Netball “We really noticed how far behind Series. he was in the 3-year-old races in Netball New Zealand head of high Australia up against the bigger boys. performance Keir Hansen said it was He looked a little behind but with Catalyst (outside) going head-to-head with Alligator Blood in the Gr.3 CS Hays Stakes at Flemington in March. disappointing to not have the Netball the time that he’s had now he’s Photo / Bruno Cannatelli Quad Series but player and fan safety was hopefully going to look the part with the number one priority. the rest of them when we come and all the hot spots have gone.” change under a Covid-19 revamp, thinking of Australia more than they “All four participating nations have back. While delighted with the first scheduled for October 31. would have six months ago.” together looked at various scenarios to “He’s only a few days away from Australian run of his star 3-year-old, “Nothing is set in concrete but the While the 40-year-old envisages see if we could make it work however coming back in now, we’ve re-tested the former jumps jockey turned Golden Eagle later on in the year, Catalyst doing much of his future we all agreed that due to impact of Covid- everything and all is 100 per cent.” trainer was pleased to see the we’ve got that down as possibly his racing across the Tasman, 19 on international travel cancelling the The Oaks Stud bred and raced son scintigraphy reveal a mild final race of the campaign,” said Chipperfield views his own future in 2020 Netball Quad Series scheduled for of Darci Brahma was a mid- abnormality after being beaten four Chipperfield. New Zealand for the time being. September was the only option. November foal and Chipperfield lengths in the Guineas. “What happens before then, we’ll “I’ve got a young family, and I’m “Last year we hosted a very successful believes the issues that halted his “It was a bit comforting to be fair just have to see how he comes up.” building up a business here in New Cadbury Netball Series that included the autumn campaign were maturity because we were scratching our Given the uncertainty around Zealand,” he said. NZ Men’s Invitational team and the All related. heads. To find an issue it made us prize money in New Zealand into the “If I could get a few horses and Stars side. We are now considering all our “He had a scintigraphy in accept the loss a bit easier, but we new season, Chipperfield has been get clients that are keen to take them options for the series which will likely be Australia and it was just some heat are looking forward to going back unable to plan a path for Catalyst over to Australia then it could well scheduled in October and depending on in the joints,” said Chipperfield. across the Tasman because he’s locally. be in the future for us. travel restrictions then the Constellation “It is mainly just an immaturity certainly a bigger stronger horse.” “To have something to look “But for now, we’re happy to Cup once Australia finish their domestic thing. 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A new tool has been rolled out by Waipā you’ll only get posts that are relevant and District Council as part of its focus on personal to you,” Lascelles said. keeping the community informed and The app can also be used to report engaged. issues and submit feedback to Council’s The free mobile app Antenno sends customer support team. updates about topics like rates reminders, “If you see graffiti, find a pothole, or spot a recycling collection, dog registration, community events and more. street light that’s gone out, you can report it quickly and easily using the app. If Council’s strategy and community you’ve taken a photo, you can add that to services group manager Debbie Lascelles your report as well.” said downloading Antenno would allow residents to connect with Council and stay Lascelles said the app was a great way up to date with topics and places around for Council to make itself available to the the district. public. “Whether you’re new to Waipā or have lived “Antenno has given us another valuable here for many years, we encourage you tool in reaching people quickly and to download the app as this is the most accurately. immediate way of getting notifications,” We want to make it simple for residents she said. to send us important information, and for Residents can choose to receive alerts people to receive information from us.” about where they live, work, send their Antenno is freely available on Apple and children to school, or any other important Android smartphones and can be installed place. Antenno will send notifications when from the App Store or Google Play. No something relevant to the user’s chosen personal information or log in details are locations arises. required. “You can also opt out of receiving types of topics, at any or all of your places, so Content supplied

Waipa¯ District Mayor, Jim Mylchreest

A warm welcome to Waipā, a vibrant and limited to sportspeople, we also have a growing district that many people – and strong economic base centered around certainly its residents – consider one of agribusiness, aviation and the equine the most attractive parts of New Zealand. industry. These businesses help create ā As a long-time resident and Mayor of the vibrancy and energy that make Waip a Waipā it is my pleasure to tell new great place to live or visit. residents – and remind those who already It’s not just our sporting prowess that live here – all about the kinds of things you we are so proud of. The Waipā district can see and do in this magnificent place. has much to offer visitors and residents, Here in Waipā we take a great deal of including important cultural and heritage pride in our natural environment and in our sites that have done much to shape New community amenities. We are endowed Zealand. Heritage is important to our with a spectacular natural environment, district and alongside our Iwi partners, it is nestled in some of New Zealand’s something we embrace and cherish. best farming country and supported by Our towns and villages are all desirable picturesque towns and villages. Lake and boast an array of outstanding Karāpiro is one of the world’s finest rowing cafes and boutique shops. We have courses and the Waikato River is an two wonderful libraries in Te Awamutu important part of our district. Sanctuary and Cambridge with a vast collection of Mountain Maungatautari is simply resources and a passionate team that spectacular. Thanks to the world’s largest runs regular programmes and events. Te predator-proof fence, New Zealand’s Awamutu Museum holds a collection of native birds, wildlife and plant life thrive in 18,351 items that spans centuries, with an environment we can all enjoy. taonga Māori and social history artefacts Waipā is home to a number of incredible at its heart. cycling and walking trails - and we have It’s no surprise Waipā is expecting exciting plans to build more throughout the significant growth. With that growth comes district. We also have an extensive range opportunity, but only if it is managed well. of parks, reserves and dog exercise areas Our district’s growth strategy aims to for residents enjoy with friends and family. ensure that our district remains a great We are known as the Home of Champions place to live, work and play well into the and it is true that a number of high- future. performing sporting organisations are Once again, welcome to Waipā - I look based in the Waipā district. We have a very forward to being part of that future and I proud tradition of raising and nurturing welcome your interest in and support for world-class sportspeople across a range our district. of disciplines including road, track and BMX cycling, rowing, equestrian, canoeing Jim Mylchreest, and triathlon. But champions are not Mayor of Waipā District. 4 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, June 4, 2020 Welcome to the District

For well over 100 years Te Awamutu It hit the streets for the first time on a rose to reflect Te Awamutu as the and District has been served by the Te Tuesday April 18, 1911 as a publication Rosetown. Over the years there have Awamutu Courier, originally the Waipā of the Waipā Post Printing and been many changes in the way it has Post. Publishing Company. A copy of the paper been produced. cost just one penny. Founder Arthur George (AG) Warburton The first editions were made using lead The paper began as bi-weekly (published had previously worked at the New type and printed on an oil powered twice each week) and became tri-weekly press. Zealand Herald and several provincial in 1919 (it later reverted to be twice newspapers before coming to Te weekly as it is today).The Waipā Post Over the years larger, more modern Awamutu in 1908 to operate a was a broadsheet newspaper (A2 size), presses with more capability were commercial printing business. However, printed in black and white with ‘wall to employed, shortening the time taken he recognised the need for a newspaper wall’ advertising on the front page. The to print the paper, even when the in the growing town. newspaper continued under the same circulation increased. Type went from name for 25 years. ‘hot metal’ (lead) type to web offset printing and computers eventually cut To mark its first quarter century of out many of the processes required to operation it was renamed the Te create the paper. Awamutu Courier and its first edition under the new masthead was published For many years the Courier was printed on Friday, April 17. Eventually the paper on site, but the printing press was was changed to a tabloid size (A3) in removed in December 1998. The 1970 for ease of handling. Te Awamutu Courier was then sent electronically to other printers, initially in ‘Spot’ colour began to appear in the Rotorua, then Tauranga. paper on a regular basis during the 1980’s. In 1985 full colour was used Today (as part of the NZME group) for the first time on the cover of a our editions are printed in a matter supplement and in 1987 the first full of minutes, twice each week, on the colour editorial photo was printed. In Ellerslie presses in Auckland. the early days the paper was paid for, Te Awamutu Courier has a circulation of but in 1991 the Courier became a free over 14,000 copies and also includes community newspaper. the fortnightly Property Guide and The masthead has been changed monthly editions of Driven and The several times, notably to incorporate Country. WAIPA ALUMINIUM JOINERY REPAIRS

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Staying on Track is a free online therapy He says that initial feedback has also shown or mobile device and by signing up at available to New Zealanders. Just a Thought course developed by Just a Thought, in that people are appreciating the flexibility justathought.co.nz/COVID19. currently offers online CBT courses in both partnership with the Ministry of Health, and convenience of being able to work Staying on Track is a course within a wider depression and anxiety. through the course from home. to support New Zealanders who may be suite called Just a Thought, already freely Content supplied struggling with their mental health during the One person has said, “I love that you can Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. access this from the privacy of your own Based on cognitive behavioural therapy home and do it at your own pace.” Another (CBT) principles, the short course introduces person who has also completed the course practical strategies to help people cope with said, “I loved that it is short, practical and the worry and disruption of day-to-day life anonymous. It suggested strategies that from the impacts of the COVID-19 situation. I can include in my everyday life and they don’t take much time or effort.” Just a Thought programme lead, Charlie David, says the course has been developed The course is free to all New Zealanders to teach people how to support their own and can be accessed through a desktop mental and emotional health through learning how to look after worry and choose behaviours that will help them and their whanau “stay on track”. Since launching to the public in mid-April, over 2,000 New Zealanders have signed up to the Staying on Track course to support their mental wellbeing during this difficult time. Charlie David says feedback on the tool since its launch has been encouraging with 100 per cent of people who’ve finished the course and completed their post-course feedback saying they’ve either found it ‘helpful’ or ‘extremely helpful’.

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The nationwide COVID-19 response essentials to those in real need, partnering are struggling to access the simplest of presented varied dilemmas when it came with Wise Group and its new Here to Help necessities which is food.” to the necessity of food. For some it was U service so it knows where to target Hayes Common Neighbourhood Eatery merely figuring out something creative for the support. A large commercial kitchen owner Lisa Quarrie says the cookbook dinner every night; for others, unemployment at Claudelands Event Centre has so far highlights all the fabulous eateries on offer, and loss of income made food shopping a produced over 40,000 frozen meals and the diversity of Waikato producers and financial challenge; there was a huge surge 5000 food parcels, with these distributed premises, and the hardworking locals who in demand for food parcels and free meals across the region by an ever-growing group work in hospitality. from community service providers; and of community providers. By mid-May, over then there were all the hospitality business “It’s perfect timing to support an industry 281,000 care packages had been delivered that’s feeling the heat due to COVID-19 owners who had to close down and face an around Hamilton alone while over 4000 unknown future. but is well placed to thrive once we come frozen meals sent to rural providers. through the other side. By supporting local All this led the Waikato Civil Defence With a daily average of 928 frozen meals you support the business owners, producers Emergency Management Group (CDEM), with and 154 food parcels distributed to the and suppliers, but also the modern-day support from Hamilton & Waikato Tourism, community, over 53,000 individuals have community hubs that are so important.” to launch the Mighty Waikato Cookbook. The benefited from these deliveries. Community Content supplied book is both a nod to the culinary talent distributors, The Serve, were doing of the region, with recipes from iconic food approximately 60 meals per day before the establishments and a fundraiser for the COVID-19 crisis. These numbers steadily community. With over 50 recipes and 40 establishments, there is something for increased even through Alert Level 2. The everyone. team have been delivering over 750 meals a day and without the support would have only Every donation received for an online copy been able to produce around 350. goes directly to community support projects by Momentum Waikato and Wise Group. Waikato CDEM Group public information Since its launch the cookbook has raised manager Nicola Chrisp says the cookbook is over eight thousand dollars, with every cent about many things. helping to put food on the table for the “It’s about celebrating the hospitality region’s most vulnerable during the recovery industry which was unable to operate during from COVID-19. the national state of emergency; it’s about Momentum Waikato’s Greatest Needs encouraging our communities to support Appeal raises money to accelerate and them more than ever, and foremost it’s secure the delivery of food and winter about raising money to help those who

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The annual pilgrimage to Fieldays this Fieldays is attended by approximately ever that the Primary Industry will be key to the situation as an opportunity to do good year is set to be a digital one. Following 130,000 people every year. The Southern rebuilding the economy post COVID-19. business and inject some much-needed the COVID-19 crisis and adjusted event Hemisphere’s largest agri-event generates “We’re aware that we can use the online cash into the economy, especially within the regulations, the New Zealand National approximately $180M for the local economy, event as a platform to contribute to this. recovery phase of the COVID-19 response. Fieldays Society made the difﬁcult decision while on a national level it provides over It’s not the end of the tangible event by a This is our way of seeing New Zealand to cancel the physical event for 2020 $500M. The Society recognises more than long shot. For now, we’re determined to see through.” and make history with its ﬁrst ever online Content supplied offering. The Society recognises cancelling the event all together would leave a huge gap in the agricultural calendar, often marked a year in advance for many. “For a lot of families this is a day out off the farm, to catch up with friends, show the kids the big toys and pick up some special deals. We know this is something many people will miss this year but we’re determined to keep the spirit of the event alive with an alternative that adheres to the current guidelines,” says Society CEO Peter Nation. The virtual experience promises to offer an entirely new spin on the event whilst retaining all its treasured parts. From Fieldays Future Focus talks to the beloved Fieldays Innovation programme, the technology will allow for an immersive experience from anywhere in the world. “The effects of COVID-19 actually reinforced the true value of Fieldays – coming together as a community and celebrating a fundamental aspect of our rural identity. The crisis has shown us that the backbone of the country is still strongly found in the rural sector.” 8 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, June 4, 2020 Welcome to the District

A Te Awamutu business has shown kindness “Even though the nationwide lockdown is and community spirit in the face of adversity. over, we know there will be many people Expleo Butchery has given away more struggling as the country recovers from the than 60 boxes of meat – and counting - to impacts of Covid-19,” Nells says. families hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. “We desperately want to help - in the best The ‘Help a Family Out’ boxes contain meat way we know how. Please don’t be afraid to and produce from the family-owned gourmet reach out for help, or nominate someone butchery, as well as baking ingredients and who should be receiving support. We have other supplies donated by local groups and meat boxes ready to send out to families - businesses. so we want to see them being used.” Nells Nicholas, who owns the butchery Expleo Butchery, on 51 Mahoe Street in Te with her husband Shawn, said the support Awamutu, has opened its doors to the public has been “overwhelming” since they for alert level 2. The butchery also offers started giving away meat boxes during the online orders and deliveries through its nationwide lockdown. website expleo.co.nz or by contacting After putting the word out on Facebook, they 07 871 6779. received offers of support from all around Families in need of a meat box - or those New Zealand. wanting to nominate a family - can do so by “We’ve had businesses and individuals texting 027 689 0555. donate, community members add groceries to our packages and support from Kainga Expleo Butchery is one of many Waikato Aroha Community House and Pak’n’Save Te businesses adapting to change, getting Awamutu,” Nells said. behind local initiatives and supporting each other in the aftermath of Covid-19. With the move to alert level 2, the butchery is keen to see even more people receiving Source: Mighty Local, an initiative between meat boxes. Te Waka and Hamilton & Waikato Tourism Dedicated to your Stay connected leisure sewing needs with Waipā We’re excited to oﬀer Antenno, a free mobile app that sends you alerts and notiﬁcations about places and topics you care about in Waipā.

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Peter Wylie has been involved in the “I definitely get a sense of that from how rural industry since the late 1980s. much work the agents are doing at the He started as a junior livestock clerk moment - it’s a testament to how much in the Dalgety days and has continued demand there is and how that growth is with the company to its present day as continuing. “ PGG Wrightson. He has lived in the King The tight-knight communities, Country area since the late 1990s, and opportunities and relaxed lifestyle are is currently building a new home near a strong drawcard for young families Ngahinapouri. through to retirees. Peter has consistently been amongst “Í’ve been here a long time and know the top five performers nationwide since the area inside and out. There are great 2012, and his extensive knowledge of communities out here in the Waipa. both the industry and region means Pirongia is a great example of how he’s the first person many locals turn to they’ve grown, that’s a really vibrant when looking to buy or sell. community out there.” Despite the uncertain times, Wylie “There are a great mix of people taking states the demand for residential, up lifestyle blocks, and there is still a lifestyle and farming remains high, if not good number going into farming. Over higher than usual. the last 15 years we have seen an “Were really busy right now, appraising increase in complexity with regulations and taking people over properties. While and compliancy for farming, but there there is a bit of catch up to do from lock is certainly still high demand in sheep, down, it’s business as usual, if not a beef and grazing.” little bit busier for this time of year. Farming has also been in the spotlight People are definitely still in the market, over the last seven weeks, highlighting there is uncertainty, but there’s still the importance of our local primary a great purchasing lobby of people products for our economy. looking at lifestyle, residential and farms as well.” The Waipa¯ region continues “There’s a lot of pride there, as there to grow exponentially and properties should be. remain highly sought-after. Written by Emma Bryant

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Also moving into the Waipa area, is our team – Peter Wylie, Rural and Lifestyle Marketing Specialisst and Shay-Lee Wylie, Licensed Salesperson/Personal Assistant, PGG Wrightson Real Estate. We havvesold rural properties in the Waipa area over the past few years while predominantly being based in thee King Country. We have now broadened our area to include the Waipa – so much so that we have decided to be a part of the Waipa community and build our new family home there. Also assisting us with our business is Glynn Meads who resides in Te Kuiti and is also a licensed salesperson and assists Pete out in the field.

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UK Flooring is a family-run flooring business Having established themselves in their home Donna and Sean fell in love with the town based in Te Awamutu servicing the greater county of Yorkshire, the couple began to immediately. Waikato. contemplate a move following a rise in crime “We explored Queenstown and Taupo and in their local area. The business, started by Donna Clarkson they’re both beautiful places. Then we came and her husband Sean, has been in New The couple originally planned to relocate to to Te Awamutu and with it being the town it Zealand 13 years, having started in the another location in Europe but couldn’t find is we just absolutely loved it. We settled in United Kingdom roughly 40 years ago. anywhere that felt quite right. and have been here ever since. It’s a lovely Their sons and daughter-in-law are now all “It was actually a property developer who community.” involved. suggested New Zealand. We came for a The small tight-knit community welcomed “We were born into the flooring industry, holiday and absolutely fell in love with the the newcomers with open arms, and their with three generations behind us.” said place even though it was the middle of business has gone from strength to strength Donna. “The whole family is involved in our August and freezing.” over the years. business. Our little granddaughter who is “We went home, applied to immigration UK Flooring started out as a mobile only eight knows just about every brand and straight away, sold up, and the following business and everything run from home but colour of carpet in the shop.” April we moved over with two of our sons with increasing pressure from competitors “We’re very much an old-fashioned service. while two stayed in England to complete they decided to set up a showroom. A small While the Covid-19 pandemic and University.” Your carpets and flooring are very personal, shop on Jacob Street was their first retail subsequent lockdown did put the brakes on and we’ve tried to keep that real family Te Awamutu wouldn’t necessarily be the home but the business rapidly outgrew that, a little, the business is back up and running service going.” obvious choice for most new immigrants, but and they’ve recently moved into a large new in their brand-new location with an extensive premises on Ohaupo Road. new showroom and warehouse on site. “The support we have from the locals is “We had to stop working during the level four fantastic. We have lots of builders on our lockdown, but once level three came in we accounts who support us and it’s just were able to get to work again under strict fantastic. We do provide an exceptional restrictions and regulations.” service - we make sure we meet deadlines, Donna said the family is excited to get back have a fantastic after-service and guarantee into the swing of things. our work.” “The new premises is just wonderful and “We have some exceptional layers who while it’s still a work in progress we’ve got are fully qualified, and we also train our lots of ideas that we’re looking forward to employees including three young ones who are going through their BCITO qualifications bringing to life in the next year.” at the moment.” Written by Emma Bryant

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Imagine purchasing a business during weren’t able to open under the Covid19 lockdown. Imagine leaving your career of restrictions of Level 4, but were able to in over a decade in an industry you know inside Level 3 and the shear amount of work we’ve and out for something new. Pretty brave since received has been outstanding.” right? Some would say that, but Josh Edkins and Kaleb Hilley would just tell you that Customer service and genuinely serving their they wanted to something of their own, and community is something Josh and Kaleb live jumped at the opportunity. and breathe Josh says. “We were both looking for a change,” Josh “We get to service a large area with the on- says. “We had both been in the industry site repairs and replacements, so we aren’t (outdoor power equipment) for over a decade stuck in the shop all day long and it will give and wanted something of our own to sink us a better work/family balance. Some of our teeth in to, that wasn’t so seasonal.” the things we offer are chip and crack repair, So, on May 1st 2020, amid a global windscreen replacement, headlight bufﬁng, pandemic outbreak, Josh and Kaleb did rain sensor and camera re-calibrating and exactly that. They purchased Novus Glass in we can also lodge the insurance claim for Te Awamutu and went from competitors in the customer provided we have the policy their previous roles within the outdoor power number. This has been a godsend for a lot industry, to partners in a truly local, truly of people at the moment as most insurance essential business in their community. companies are working from home and Being both mechanically minded, and getting systems are a little stretched.” on remarkably well in their previous roles, Novus Te Awamutu is there for their joining forces just made sense. Josh says customers, and with a business owner both being a part of the Waipa community is in the ofﬁce and in the workshop you can something he loves and this cements his be assured that your job will be done with commitment and support to the community the utmost care. Josh and Kaleb are locals, he’s lived in for over 23 years. serving locals. “I have been living in Te Awamutu for over For more information pop down to 53 Bond 23 years now and absolutely love the area Road in Te Awamutu from 8am to 5pm and community. I also love supporting local Monday to Friday or drop Josh and Kaleb a so getting a business back to being locally line on [email protected] owned and operated I think is an awesome thing. We, like so many other businesses Content supplied

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Waipa¯ and Waikato residents are being scaup and red-crowned kakariki. Jo The two organisations also collaborate on encouraged to visit the region’s iconic says visitors may even see the tuatara, monitoring of long-tailed bats (pekapeka) Otorohanga¯ Kiwi House as it re-opens even though the reptiles are entering a and also kiwi aversion dog training. after the COVID-19 nationwide lockdown. period where they are fairly docile as the DOC is also providing operational support Otorohanga¯ Kiwi House General Manager oncoming winter sees temperatures drop. to the Otorohanga¯ Kiwi House while it Jo Russell says the popular visitor Jo says several staff lived on-site through refocuses its operations in response to attraction closed two days before the the COVID-19 lockdown, taking turns to the changing tourism market. Government moved the country to Alert care for the animals. Donations from School groups can take advantage of a Level 4 on 25 March – but is now ready people and businesses across the special $3 a head reopening offer. Jo to welcome domestic visitors. district and region ensured a steady says bookings for school are essential, The doors will reopen to visitors on Friday supply of food – for both the animals, and some groups may need to be patient 29 May, with opening hours of 10am to and the staff looking after them. while contingents of visitors are allowed 4pm daily. The Otorohanga¯ Kiwi House operation on-site in staggered way to allow for With inbound international tourism on is financed through visitor admission social distancing. Although the usual hold due to the Government’s COVID-19 charges – and with no visitors, the keeper talks won’t be reintroduced until response border restrictions, Jo says generosity of the wider community has COVID019 Alert Level 1, Otorohanga¯ New Zealanders have a better chance been vital. Kiwi House staff will be circulating and than ever to get up close to some of the available to answer visitors’ questions on Corporates have now begun contributing country’s taonga native species. the species and specimens on display. to meet the Otorohanga Kiwi House’s Content supplied “International tourists have traditionally food needs, with support from fruit and been the bulk of our visitors, but vegetable growers across the region. obviously COVID-19 has changed the Hawkes Bay-based firm RJ Flowers has situation for us and many other nature- donated a year’s supply of apples and based attractions,” Jo says. pears – fruits which are staple parts of As well as several specimens of New many of the animals’ diets. Ohakune firm Zealand’s national bird, the Otorohanga Kim Young and Sons has also committed Kiwi House is home more than 200 other to helping with the Otorohanga Kiwi animals. House’s food needs. The Kiwi House’s free-flight aviary is the The Otorohanga¯ Kiwi House works with largest of its kind and is home to more the Department of Conservation (DOC) on than 70 individual birds and animals, programmes including breed-for-release including white-faced heron, kereru, projects for native birds and giant weta.

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From its humble beginnings in the back retrofits and upgrades, we can handle “The farming community is a great bunch, Qubik has three branches in the Waikato – of a garage in Te Awamutu in 1981, Qubik everything for our farmers.” Said General it’s been a tough year with it being so dry, Te Awamutu, Puta¯ruru and Otorohanga. has evolved into one of the most innovate Manager Jason Hare. and Covid-19 and lockdown added some “Our focus is to provide the best service players providing milking systems, effluent “We have a real depth of knowledge additional challenges while still having to possible and help our customers to grow management, refrigeration, and water and expertise in our team. Retrofits and get up and go to work every day.” their business. If they’re doing well then reticulation solutions for farms. upgrades can get a bit tricky, so we can we’re happy.” “We’re glad that everyone can now crack The focus for Qubik, originally known as work through that.” on and get back to business.” Written by Emma Bryant Te Awamutu Milking Company (TMC), has Qubik currently employs around 45 staff. been to provide farmers a quality and Hare has been with the company for close reliable service in a rapidly changing world. to 30 years “I joined the company when I was about 17. I’ve had a few different Qubik has been sought after to install roles, starting from the ground up - doing milking machines and refrigeration install work, and now working on the equipment internationally, in Pakistan, business side of things.” This year hasn’t Malaysia, USA, Canada and more recently quite been business as usual. Venezuela and Australia, but their commitment to their local roots remains “The last couple of months have been a strong. little challenging. Obviously it was critical for our farmers to be able to access “We have great local support and we our emergency breakdown services and do everything from turn-key projects to support so we still had half of our staff on hand, but any non-essential servicing or planned projects had to go on pause. We’re back into the full swing of it now, but calving is creeping up and we have some large projects to complete before then, so the pressure is on.” Despite the challenges, the local farming community continue to show their strength and box on. Thursday, June 4, 2020 Te Awamutu Courier 15 Welcome to the District

_ Graeme and Joanne moved to Te Awamutu of farming know how at G W, whether _ At 90 hectares, Lake Ngaroto is the _ centuries. It was here that Waikato and Ngati in 1979 and purchased a grazing block in processing accounts, or chatting about largest of 17 peat lakes in the Waipa Maniapoto, along with_ their_ allies, assembled 1984, where they have lived ever since, what’s happening on the farm to a client district. These lakes were formed for the Battle of Hingakaka. while raising their four sons. who has stopped by the office. around 19,000 years ago, after the In 1906 Uenuku, a hugely significant Two land purchases later, and the grazing The G W team also includes Denise Waikato River abandoned its original and ancient taonga, was found in Lake course through the Hinuera Valley to _ block has grown into a small dairy farm Seabright (accountant) and Tracey Reekers Ngaroto along with other items. Numerous the Firth of Thames and flowed into the currently run by sharemilkers, so Graeme (payroll and administration). items have been recovered from_ the lake Waikato basin. over time including a waka tawai and hoe and Joanne experience first-hand the highs Tracey grew up on farms and Denise has The diversion of the river caused (a paddle). Uenuku is cared for at the and lows of farming. been looking after farming clients long vast quantities of river silt and gravel Te Awamutu Museum. enough to have an excellent understanding Graeme grew up on a dairy farm in to pour into the Waikato lowlands of what makes the industry tick. Sourced from www.waipadc.govt.nz Northland where he was hands on from blocking the mouths of valleys. Water an early age. His first memories include Tracey looks after the payroll obligations built up behind these new barriers sitting on the stone wall for hours watching for a number of farming clients, taking care creating lakes. the hay baler. Graeme loves nothing of some compliance headaches around Peat-forming plants dominated the more than meeting with his rural clients, leave calculations, minimum hourly rates, vegetation that grew around the lakes and following their progress and discussing and payday filing. the latest farming developments. He has as the peat built up, it influenced water been privileged to share in the stories of Whether you’re starting out and need conditions and colour. help with cash flow planning or loan _ many farming families over the years, now A number_ of Pa were once found around looking after second-generation clients. applications, you’re looking at retirement Lake Ngaroto. Some were probably or succession, or you’re anywhere in seasonal fishing camps and two man- The G W accounting team also includes _ between, the G W team can help. Talk to made island pa sites are still visible Linda Chubb who farms with her husband G W and tap into their wealth of knowledge (now well above the water level as the Graeme near Pirongia, and Shiree and experience looking after the farming lake level has lowered). Sorenson who was dairying with husband community of Te Awamutu. _ Steve until 2018. There’s no shortage Content supplied Taurangamirumiru,_ a hilltop Pa, is visible from Paterangi Road, between Sing and Bowman Roads._ This was the ancestral home of Ngati Apakura from the beginning of the 16th century and remained so for three

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