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National Network opened recognition Ray White Te Awamutu recently featured in the Real Estate Institute of New Plaque marks significance of project to community Zealand national awards. The local agency finished in the top three finalists for a small agency (10 licensed salespeople or less) in the ‘volume of sales business in New Zealand’ category. Consultant Neville Kemp featured as a finalist in the rural/lifestyle category, while Gayle Hobbs was nominated as Administrator of the Year. Playground fundraiser Pirongia Plunket will be staging a fundraising stall at the Pirongia Market on Sunday at the Memorial Hall.. Home baking, succulents, knitting and a sausage sizzle using Pirongia Bacon Mana whenua, mayors, sausages will be on offer. contractors and representatives gathered in Anchor Park All proceeds will go Tuesday morning to celebrate towards new play equipment the completion of the new Waipa for the Pirongia Playground. Network’s 110kV transmission line from Te Awamutu to Dad’s free for Hangatiki. The new line was com- Father’s Day missioned on July 15, meaning Sanctuary Mountain for the first time Te Awamutu Maungatautari has a special and surrounding areas were no TC250816SPWN1 deal for Father’s Day — Dad’s longer supplied by a single line GUESTS gather around the plaque laid to celebrate the co-operation of a number of parties to bring a go free. from Karapiro. new transmission line to Te Awamutu. The special deal applies “The project has been years just for entry to the Southern in the making and had sig- team played in delivering this involved with the project. “The plaque will be a Enclosure and there must be nificant input from iwi and local milestone for our community,” Situated under the new line reminder to people of the sig- at least one other paying authorities,” said Waipa Net- he said. facing back towards Factory Rd, nificant benefit the project has adult. works CEO Adam Fletcher. The ceremony included the visitors to the park will be able brought to our community and a To find out more phone “This ceremony was fitting unveiling of a commemorative to read it and at the same time lasting thank you to those who 870 5180 or check recognition of the part they, the plaque and rock listing the admire the engineering and con- worked so hard to achieve it,” sanctuarymountain.co.nz contractors and our project names of the key parties struction that took place. said Mr Fletcher. Sneak peek of library building offered

Council is offering locals a “There will be an official Christmas last year and has up and running when the new ‘sneak preview’ of the new opening as well, but we’re happy continued through 2016. library opens in October. library building on Monday, Sep- to throw the doors open early so The exterior is now nearing The same service is likely to tember 5. people can have a quick look. completion, including installa- be offered at the Cambridge Project manager Lorraine “This is a big deal for Te tion of the striking filigree de- library by early 2017. Kendrick says the project team Awamutu and we appreciate that sign panels. and elected members are keen people are excited and want to A new service Waipa District ■ New Te Awamutu library sneak for people to look through the have a look at their new facility.” Council has confirmed is free Wi- preview, Monday, September 5, building before staff began mov- Physical work on Te Awa- Fi. The Wi-Fi, which provides noon-3pm. Access from Selwyn ing in books and furniture. mutu’s new library began before free access to the internet, will be Park.

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462 OHAUPO RD, TE AWAMUTU PHONE 871 7317 Shane Blackwell 021 740 890 - [email protected] www.thehondashop.co.nz 2 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, August 25, 2016 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CourierTe Awamutu Community Newspaper of the Year 2014 Same old, same old in local body election Your community newspaper for over 100 years. It’s local election time again, and it’s opinion about, judging by letters to the are available to read online, but unless a Circulated free to 14,055 homes through Te Awamutu the same old, same old. editors) are what the Council decides on councillor specifically wants their vote For new candidates we have to read as a collective. against a notice of motion recorded, and surrounding districts. something written by the new candidate, Surely in this era of information we usually only the mover and seconder are CIRCULATION 14,055* (7136 urban, 6919 rural) trying to convince us to vote for them. can get results on what individual recorded. Fair enough. councillors have voted on, with regards We will usually publish information We welcome letters - preferably via email. They But to get on the council they have to to any major local issues. about dissenting councillors when should be under 300 words and must have the replace someone who is already there. Maybe even appear in the local paper? reporting decisions. sender’s name, address and phone number. No But how do we know if these individ- ANDREW PARSONS The Te Awamutu Courier does not have pseudonyms are accepted and names will only be ual councillors are doing the right job? the editorial resources to attend all withheld in special circumstances at the discretion The only results we see (and have an Editor’s note: Minutes of all meetings Council and associated meetings. of the editor. Letters are not usually acknowledged and may be edited, abridged or discarded. MANAGER Decorate a Poet tree Alan Price Entry opens for awards [email protected] On a corner you EDITORIAL will see, Dean Taylor (editor) in summer bare, for enterprising women [email protected] in winter leafy, Cathy Asplin (journalist) a tree that will [email protected] not long be here, running rural business Colin Thorsen (journalist) yet words it holds [email protected] could last a year. Entries for the Enterpris- ing from many amazing Your poem, ing Rural Women Awards businesswomen telling us ADVERTISING Dorinda Williams whiti, verse or close next Wednesday. about their achievements [email protected] haiku The awards offer women and how they have contri- for Mother who run their own rural buted to their rural com- Ange Holt Earth, businesses the opportunity munity,” says RWNZ [email protected] Papatuanuku, to showcase their innovative national president Wendy Bookings can celebrate the rural enterprise and gain McGowan, [email protected] world of nature, recognition for their To enter the awards, CLASSIFIEDS and look towards achievements. women have to own and Rhonda Oosterman, a kindly future. Rural Women New Zea- operate a small business Tania Cortesi-Western, JUNE BRIGHT land invites entries from with fewer than 10 full-time Julie Montague businesswomen who have equivalent staff, based in a [email protected] Tomorrow is strong entrepreneurial rural area. Poetry Day so skills, are innovative and The business must have DELIVERY QUERIES 0800 111 200 Mahuika House embrace new technology, been running for at least two POSTAL ADDRESS invites the and are active in their rural years. 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840 public to community. If in partnership, women OFFICE HOURS decorate their There are three must be an active partner of Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm Poet Tree in the categories, with prize money ideally 50 per cent or more in PHONE 07 871 5151 | FAX 07 871 3675 front yard on of $1000 each, plus an extra the business. the corner of $1000 for the supreme win- Visit Wallace ner. www.ruralwomen.org.nz for ISSN 1170-1099 (Print) ISSN 2253-4075 (Online) Terrace and “We look forward to hear- category details and to enter. *Circulation Source: Audited Bureau of Circulation, 1 YE Dec 2012 Downes Street.

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Some of New Zealand’s No1 Real Estate Sales Team Olympians are to be welcomed back from Rio on Saturday with a family- for Harcourts, Te Awamutu focused celebration in Cambridge. 2015/2016 At least five Olympic medallists have already indicated they will be 15 years local real estate at the event, with others expected to sales experience serving confirm over coming days. Champion single sculler Mahe your real estate needs. Drysdale, rowing silver medallist Genevieve Behrent, track cycling Blue Ribbon Realty Ltd silver medallists Eddie Dawkins, Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Sam Webster and Ethan Mitchell 174 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu will be there along with other www.harcourts.co.nz members of New Zealand’s track cycling team. They’ve promised to bring their Olympics medals and join Waipa families in an old-fashioned party complete with family activities, a Vilagrad Winery tug-of-war and plenty of opportunities for photos. The athletes will meet Waipa GOLD medallists Mahe Drysdale and Lisa Carrington sign autographs Open every Sunday from noon - 4pm Mayor Jim Mylchreest at the Cam- for fans during a welcome home event at The Cloud in Auckland. bridge Town Hall at 12.30pm, before Waipa fans will get their chance to meet some of our Olympians at a walking through the crowd to a welcome home celebration on Saturday. stage in Victoria Square. After a short welcome, radio scheduled to finish around 2pm. of pride when any New Zealander hosts from The Breeze will have a Council’s communications competes at the Olympics and it’s quick chat to the athletes about manager Natalie Palmer says the fantastic that we can celebrate with their Olympic experience in Rio party is a chance for the Waipa them personally when they come before letting them loose into the community to celebrate its reputa- home.” crowd. tion as the Home of Champions and Palmer says council events staff Exquisite Mediterranean Cuisine Waipa District Council has for families to get up close to their are working directly with national organised the event and arranged Olympic athletes and heroes. sporting bodies to get as many Award Winning Wines for an autograph tent and other “Waipa people are used to athletes as possible to the event, but activities. Olympians and world champions… some were now travelling or had Sport Waikato will have plenty our district is awash with them and other commitments. BOOK NOW to keep children entertained, with world-class coaches and sup- Waipa’s Home of Champions 702 Rukuhia Rd RD2 Ohaupo Hamilton including a four-way tug-of-war port staff,” she says. facebook page (www.facebook.com/ competition. “But that doesn’t mean we don’t WaipaHomeofChampions) will fea- 07 825 2893 or Activities at Victoria Square are appreciate them. We all feel a burst ture updates. visit www.vilagradwines.co.nz

NEW ZEALAND Silver Medal winning men's sprint team of Sam Webster, Ethan Mitchell and PROUD Silver Medal winning women's coxless pair Rebecca Scown Eddie Dawkins. and Genevieve Behrent. Getty Images Tourism to benefit from funding

The tourism industries of Taranaki and King Fund helps manage the growing demand from tourists Country are likely to benefit from Government funding by providing communities with new or enhanced that boosts regional tourism businesses and infra- smaller infrastructure such as carparks and restrooms. structure according to MP Barbara Kuriger. The TGP is a joint-funding partnership between the “The Tourism Growth Partnership (TGP) has set Government and the private sector to increase the value aside $4 million for regional tourism projects and the of existing tourism projects or to get new projects Government’s annual $3 million Regional Mid-sized underway. Tourism Facilities Grant Fund is now open for “There are numerous incredible tourism opportun- applications,” says Mrs Kuriger. ities across the Taranaki and King Country regions. “Tourism is booming across the region as people From the Forgotten World Highway in the South, right from around the world and New Zealand flock here to through to the beautiful sunny beaches on the Coast of Te Awamutu District Memorial RSA (Inc) get up close with our native kiwi and delve into the the North, and everything in between. history of the Waitomo Caves. “I would encourage communities and tourist oper- “Last year there were over 233 thousand interna- ators throughout the region to find out more about the FRIDAY tional guest nights in the Waitomo, Otorohanga, fund in order to maximise their tourism potential. Stratford and Waipa regions, and over $312 million was “In May this year the Prime Minister announced a spent by visitors in the wider Taranaki region. $1.2 million investment into developing an 80 bed lodge AUGUST 26 “These visitors boost Taranaki-King Country’s econ- at the halfway point of the Timber Trail cycleway in the omy, help create local jobs and provide endless Pureora Forest,” she said. 8.00PM opportunities for our great hospitality businesses. “I am regularly in contact with the developers of this “However it’s vital we ensure growing visitor project and am inspired by the growth and aspiration NO COVER CHARGE numbers are managed sustainably and that our region that is at hand in order to enhance the tourism value of 381 ALEXANDRA STREET has the capacity to continue reaping the benefits of the forest. The club is open to members, invited tourism. This funding is an important part of supporting “We live in a privileged and beautiful part of the guests and members of afﬁliated Clubs this.” country, and need to maximise our natural assets so Please contact Bill Lyford, phone 871 3707 Secretary/Manager for further details. The Regional Mid-sized Tourism Facilities Grant visitors are held spellbound by what we have to offer.” 4 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, August 25, 2016

WHAT’S HOT Joining forces Celebrating new season WHAT’S NOT to stop thefts

Apiculture New Zealand and New Zealand Police are now work- Hopefully this co- HOT ing together to find solutions to the ■ Two Louises at the library who growing problem of beehive thefts. ordinated‘ response will helped me, then gave me a ride “The issue has escalated to the prevent more home as there was no taxi service. point that a co-ordinated, nation- beekeepers from wide solution must be found,” says ■ Guy in white car who helped me put Apiculture NZ chief executive becoming victims, and a baby calf back with its mother after Daniel Paul. “We are discussing will improve the intel we being separated by a boundary fence. ways in which we can, with the have on these assistance of police, mount a ■ Te Pahu School bus driver who planned, managed and sustained offenders. waves out to me every morning. programme to combat this problem. — SENIOR SERGEANT’ Always puts a smile on my face! “This will involve working ALASDAIR MACMILLAN ■ together to gather better intelli- Wayne for helping us when our car gence about thefts and how stolen broke down at Wharepapa South, he hives are processed, and to monitor trailers in rural areas. Even if even took us back to Korakonui. hive movements more proactively. people are not directly involved in ■ Person who handed in my shopping “We also want to establish a the beehive industry, they can still central database to ensure that help. bag to Pickle and Plum, you made me information about thefts and the “If you see suspicious looking very happy. people and organisations behind vehicles carrying beehives, report those thefts is shared more ef- it to Police. NOT ficiently.” “ If you can’t call us immedi- ■ Dog walkers not picking up their New Zealand Police co-ordinator ately, then make a note of the mess on Rickit Road, it makes lawn of community Policing, senior ser- registration number and descrip- geant Alasdair Macmillan, says the tion of the vehicle to report to us as mowing disgusting. issue is costing apiarists millions of soon as you can.” ■ Impatient driver of signwritten car dollars each year. Apiculture New Zealand is the overtaking in fog on Paterangi Road. “We do not believe this is just a body representing the beekeeping ■ few individuals but it is potentially and honey products industry. TC250816SP10A Bike stolen from locked shed in criminal activity occurring on a Its members include some of the FLORAL art by Brice Herbert. Teasdale Street. much wider scale. biggest beekeeping companies in “Hopefully this co-ordinated re- New Zealand, many of which are BY CATHY ASPLIN TEXT: write TAC HOT or TAC NOT then your opinion. sponse will prevent more major producers and exporters of beekeepers from becoming victims, high-value manuka honey. Eddy Webster (pictured page 5) began making Send to 021 241 4568 and will improve the intel we have “All our major commercial Intarsia, a form of wood inlay, about nine years on these offenders.” members and even many non- ago, using natural woods. EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. Mr Macmillan says the public commercial, hobbyist beekeepers He started by using patterns available online, can assist with preventing thefts, are concerned about the growing creating everything from children’s pictures to Send to [email protected] which are particularly common in trend of beehive thefts and we will landscapes. Northland and the central North be putting considerable effort into But he soon realised he could create his own DELIVER: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. Island. initiatives that will help beekeepers designs and found a different direction to take Drop into our ofﬁ ce 97 Sloane Street “It’s common for these thieves to keep their hives safe,” says Mr his work. shift the hives in small utes or Paul. ■ Continued Page 5

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CLUB TRIPS SEPTEMBER 2016

Monday 5th GUIDE DOG TRAINING CENTRE Don’t miss this one. We are booked into a tour of the Guide dog training centre in Auckland. This will include a video, how these dogs are trained and the positive impact they have on the lives of the blind. Also if available we may see puppies and dogs in training. Depart: 8:00am $75.00 pp. Includes morning tea and a 2 course lunch. Thursday 15th COUNTRY RAMBLE Exploring our local area we enjoy a leisurely jaunt through the countryside with our ever popular ramble. Departs: 1:30pm Returns: approx. 5:00pm $30.00 pp. Includes light refreshments Monday 19th BACK BLOCKS TOUR Heading south we explore the scenic sights around the backroads of Bennydale and Pureroa Forrest. We will stop for lunch at the Dam Café before heading down TC250816CA01 WOODWORKER Eddy Webster with one of his Intarsia landscapes featuring the Central Plateau. more backroads towards Tokoroa and Arapuni. Departs: 9:30am $75.00 pp. Includes lunch, morning ■ From Page 4 displayed and sold as part of a Teas ($3) will be served in the and afternoon tea. He recreated photos of interest Spring Extravaganza (September lounge from 2pm-4 pm. and local views, before 3-4, 11.30am - 4.30pm) at the A spring flower service will be Thursday 29th BRIDGE TO BRIDGE streamlining his designs and Methodist Church. held at 10am on Sunday morning How many bridges can one district have – well if it’s the using coloured wood as well. Also for sale will be cards, with celebratory music by the Over the years he has made weaving, posies and a range of choir. Waikato its quite a signiﬁ cant number. In this trip we will hundreds of pieces and taught crafts. Spring Extravaganza is a traverse many of them with great views of the mighty others the art of Intarsia. A spring floral art display will chance to celebrate the new Waikato River. We will Lunch midway at Rangiriri. Some of his work is proudly be staged at the same season, meet up with friends for displayed in his home and many time, organised by Brice Herbert, lunch or afternoon tea, enjoy Departs: 9:30am $70.00 pp. Includes refreshments pieces have been sold, especially a recent newcomer to the music amid the colours and scent and lunch those featuring local scenes and district. of spring flowers and purchase mountains. During the afternoon of each artwork of special local signific- Mike and Kareen Grimshaw But the remainder will benefit day there will be musical ance. Email: [email protected] the Methodist Church. interludes by the choir and well- A koha would be appreciated. “I’ve decided it’s time to clear known soprano Beatrice Hofer Ph: 07 871 7817, Mob: 0275 356 753 ■ out my collection and I’m happy and friends. Spring Extravaganza, Te All trips subject to minimum numbers the proceeds will go to the Soup and rolls lunch will be Awamutu Methodist Church, 261 NEW Account details for direct payments: church.” available ($5) in the hall from Bank Street, September 3-4, 11.30am Mr Webster’s work will be noon till 2pm, while Devonshire — 4.30pm. Westpac 03-1573-0051416-000 Colin Pinkerton STANDING FOR COUNCIL KAKEPUKU WARD

✓ experience ✓ commitment ✓ integrity Directed by Jane Wilson AUTHORISED BY COLIN PINKERTON, 73 PIRONGIA ROAD, TE AWAMUTU. 6 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, August 25, 2016 Funding for clean-ups

The Waikato River Auth- have support for this strat- jects they are putting for- ority has received requests egy through the application ward,” says Mr Penter. for $11.5 million in funding process,” says Mr Penter. The applications are in- for environmental clean-up After five years of project dependently evaluated with projects in the Waikato and funding there are some recommendations to a sub- Waipa river catchments. challenges for substantial committee which will make In total t 56 requests for projects. the final funding recommen- funding were lodged when “We are pleased to see dations to the Authority’s applications closed last that further capability and board. Successful applicants week. The Authority has capacity is being generated will be announced by the allocated up to $6 million to in the community to deliver end of October. This newspaper is subject to NZ Press distribute. clean-up projects. We are In the previous five years Council procedures. A complaint Authority Chief Execu- also pleased to see once of funding, the Waikato must ﬁrst be directed in writing to the tive Bob Penter says there is again a strong showing of River Authority has editor’s email address. If not satisﬁed a strong focus on lakes and quality projects from iwi allocated about $27 million with the response, the complaint may wetlands, with a spread of trusts and iwi-based organ- to 169 individual projects. be referred to the Press Council, P.O. applications across the isations. Iwi are particularly The Authority promotes an Box 10-879, The Terrace, Wellington whole catchment. motivated to see the clean- integrated and coordinated 6143. Or use the online complaint form “We’ve signalled that up of Waikato and Waipa approach for clean-up activi- at www.presscouncil.org.nz Please wetlands and lakes are waterways progress and ties across the river catch- include copies of the article and all priority areas for resto- they are demonstrating this ment that covers 11,000 correspondence with the publication. ration so it is encouraging to more than ever through pro- square kilometres. Thursday 1st September at 6.30pm

September What’s On Te Awamutu Events Guide as notified to the Te Awamutu Visitor i-Site Centre. ■ 1 Te Awamutu Light Operatic Society presents Alibaba and the Forty Thieves, 1-4, 8-11, 15-18. Tickets/information Te Awamutu i-Site Centre 871 3259. ■ 2 Waipa Race meeting, Racecourse Road, first race 12.23pm, contact 871 7047. ■ 3 Te Awamutu Genealogy Group all day DNA seminar, contact Linda 027 557 6644. ■ 3, 4 Spring Extravaganza, 11.30am — 4.30pm, wood art, spring floral display, musical interludes, craft stalls, Te Awa- mutu Methodist Church. ■ 10 Kihikihi Steampunk Market Day, Kihikihi Town Hall, 10am-3pm. Dress up in your finest steampunk attire and join us for a day of penny farthings, time travel and Victorian trinkets. Phone Trish 027 483 1448 to reserve a stall. ■ 11 Pirongia Country Music Club open day, Ngahinapouri Community Hall 12.30pm. All welcome. ■ 15 Save the Children quiz night, Te Awamutu RSA, 7pm, $10 pp, teams of four, to register phone Susan 871 4426. ■ 17 Join the Te Awamutu and Districts 10% oﬀ store wide • Wine and nibbles • Raﬄe RSA at the Te Awamutu Museum to commemorate the NZ Division’s involvement at the Battle of the Somme, 1pm. ■ 18 Te Awamutu Country Music Club open day, come along to sing, play of just enjoy with our club band 1pm — 4.30pm. Entertainment, competitions, giveaways and prizes. Contact Freda 871 6045. ■ 25 Pirongia Annual Craft Day, 9am — 3pm. Showcasing New Zealand made crafts, with live music throughout the day. Contact Chrissy 871 9006. Register now and go in the draw to ■ 28 Te Awamutu Arthritis Support Group, 10am, RSA Club, guest speaker from Alzheimers NZ. Enquiries May Rhodes win $500 in Mitre 10 Gift Cards 871 4845. Featured Groups Te Awamutu Community Cadet Unit: Youth development and training. Enrolling now, males and females aged 13 — 15 years, contact Unit Commander Major R Thompson 027 297 4797 or [email protected] Gold coin donation entry with all Te Awamutu Menz Shed: The facility is open Monday, Wednesday and proceeds going to St Johns Te Awamutut Thursday, 9am to 12 noon at 132 Raeburne Street. All men welcome. Morning tea at 10am.

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Richard Hurrell is hoping to return to the He says a visible example is the Wayvne Gulliver is Te Awamutu Community Board for a fourth achievements of the Mangaohoi Stream seeking first time election term so he can continue serving his com- Care Trust, with volunteers of all ages to the Te Awamutu Com- munity. engaged in a clearing, munity Board. He has thoroughly cleaning and planting She has been a very enjoyed his three programme. supportive member of the terms on the Board, “The enthusiasm Te Awamutu community the latest as chair- that group has can be for the past 25 years. man, and sees this as emulated in other Mrs Gulliver is an extension of his projects,” says Mr married to Bill and has commitment to Te Hurrell. adult family and grand- Awamutu and the dis- He believes pro- children who live locally. trict. jects such as the pro- She has spent 19 years Mr Hurrell has posals for Centennial employed at the Waipa also been involved in Park can be achieved Workingman’s Club, the sport coaching and with more help from last 15 years as the secre- administration and community volun- tary/manager. Recently was a long serving teers and would en- she retired, leaving the volunteer firefighter. courage Council to be club in a very healthy Currently he is more engaging with financial position making involved in the Te that concept. it the envy of many clubs Awamutu Walk of Mr Hurrell also throughout New Zealand. Fame, CommSafe and believes that as the Mrs Gulliver now of community groups and strong community pride Mangaohoi Stream population ages, we believes it is a good time has been actively is an area she is passion- Care Trust. can also be more en- to give something back to involved with a wide ate about. Mr Hurrell has a couraging towards in- the community that she group of people on a num- The Te Awamutu Com- particular interest in volving older people, has has enjoyed being ber of projects. munity Board plays a community safety, with knowledge and part of for a number of As your board member pivotal role in listening neighbourhood and time on their hands, years. Mrs Gulliver has a strong and communicating with rural support and Te Awamutu Community to contribute to the community. The experiences Mrs philosophy on ensuring the diverse range of Patrols. At the same time Mr Hurrell believes in Gulliver has gained with the community stays safe, people in our community He is currently on the Board of Neigh- focussing on youth, as the next generation of the Waipa Workingman’s and the community con- and our local council bourhood Support NZ. community leaders and residents, working Club, which is a commun- tinues to develop sports, members to ensure the One of the projects being worked on at with young people to ensure council is also ity within itself, will be an art and cultural activities great community we work the moment is CCTV for the Waipa. meeting their needs to encourage them to asset and a natural pro- that are affordable and and play in remains an Involving volunteers, both young and stay in their community. gression into a role with accessible for all. enjoyable and sustainable old, in community projects, is a major focus. “I will try to make improvements where the Community Board. A community that has place to be. Mr Hurrell says there are opportunities for possible. Over the years Mrs the facilities and activi- These are skills and better community outcomes, such as the “It isn’t always about the big ticket items, Gulliver, in her role with ties to support healthy passion that Mrs Gulliver sense of ownership and achievement, plus just moving forward in a positive manner,” the Workingman’s Club, active minds and con- will bring to the board cost savings. says Mr Hurrell has supported a number tinues to grow a sense of table.

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Don’t add burden to law abiding rural firearms’ licence holders ural Women New Zealand national Rfinance chair Rachael Dean spoke at the Law and Order Select Committee on the illegal possession of firearms last month to voice the concerns of members. The illegal possession of firearms is an issue of immense importance to RWNZ members, many of whom are responsible licensed firearm owners and live in communities where firearms are an essential and everyday part of rural life. “The ability to own a firearm in rural New Zea- land is vital for farming MC110216NADCRIMESCENE2 purposes and for a range RURAL Women New Zealand believe increased frontline policing, especially in of other popular sporting rural areas, would be the most effective way to deal with firearms crimes and and recreational pursuits a host of related offending. including hunting, shooting and collecting,” said areas and believe this population and rural- RWNZ believe that in Ms Dean. should be viewed as a urban population split to the case of She told the committee primary cause of firearm New Zealand, has one to microchipping, criminals RWNZ feel strongly that thefts in rural communi- 423 people and would be a would simply remove or better police enforcement ties. good ratio to aim for,” damage the microchips. of existing licencing “The focus should be said Ms Dean. “The main effect controls, along with on improving community Law and Order Select would be to redirect increased frontline police safety and on the preven- Committee members are police resources away would be more effective tion of organised and considering a number of from front line policing, in dealing with the issues firearm-related crime. proposals, including the to developing a system of illegal possession of “New Zealand has a introduction of a that would increase costs firearms. ratio of one constabulary database to monitor all to rural firearms’ owners, “We think that at pre- police officer to every 515 new firearms and and is likely to be an sent there is a serious people. Queensland microchipping new fire- ineffective barrier to shortage of police in rural which has a similar total arms. firearm-related crime.”

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GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS WITH DEAN TAYLOR Calf Club Back to the future for Stan info day A day for any child/parent who would like more informa- f there was a prize at the Fieldays Innovation TC250816TCSTAN tion about how to prepare and tent for ‘most enthusiastic’ Stan Brough would LUMBAR-EEZ inventor train a calf ready for the Ihave won it. Stan Brough shows how it upcoming agriculture days at The inventor of Lumbar-Eez was happiest is done. school. when he put on one of his steampunk looking This is information only contraptions and demonstrated how easy it was to about calves. go about a day’s work with no back strain. Everyone is welcome and it But the former Invercargill farmer, now is free of charge. contractor, says the idea for his device isn’t new— ■ Sunday, September 11, in fact he brought his first ‘shearing harness’ to starting at 10.30am and we the Fieldays inventor’s competition in 1990. aim to finish at noon. At that time he had foreseen a change in regulations similar to Western Australia. And he says it is great for No ACC payments for back injuries for people in rehabilitation for a shearers who didn’t wear some sort of harness, back injury. Milking plus all shearing sheds had to have somewhere He had two models at the devices could be hung up. Fieldays, one made with steel Mr Brough said the early inventions were and one with fibreglass rods. shorthorn taken on and off between each sheep, so it was a His designs use various bit cumbersome. tensioning methods to push off The rule change never came to New Zealand the knees and lift on the back. open day and his invention didn’t take off — so it was He says the fibreglass model shelved. shows greatest potential, and The Waikato Branch of the Move forward nearly a quarter-of-a-century with lots of feedback and sup- NZ Milking Shorthorn Assn is and Mr Brough’s son says it is about time he port from Fieldays, he is about holding an Open Day to look at modified his design and had another go. to make a range of trial models a group of Milking Shorthorn “I wasn’t that keen because it had been a big for field testing. Cattle currently being milked in effort previously for no reward,” he says. Mr Brough says it has been the Westell herd. “To be fair, I’d had enough, but eventually his promising to date, and he While there are few Milking persistence paid off.” intends to get it right. Shorthorn Cattle being milked This time he wanted a device that was able to He plans to set up a com- in the Waikato, they were the be worn at all times in any job that put pressure pany, and the name may first breed of milking cows in on the lower back. change, but the product will New Zealand and were the Mr Brough’s concept is simple. work. most popular breed for many “Often when we bend over we put our elbows decades. on our knees for support.” ■ To keep an eye on progress or ■ Saturday, September 24 at “The Lumbar-Eez does the same thing — it rather than the lower back muscles. register your interest check 10.30am. spreads the stress from the back to the legs.” And this time, instead of just being for shearers, the device can lumbar-eez.weebly.com or Both events at 191 Kakepuku Mr Brough says there isn’t any extra weight— be worn by anyone, doing any job that puts strain on the back. contact the inventor on 027 204 Road, Te Awamutu. it is just absorbed by the strong legs muscles Mr Brough says you can walk, bend and work in the harness. 0676.

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Enquiries to Matt or Krystle 07 871 5429 PH 871 4768 Cnr Rewi &Alexandra Sts, [email protected] Te Awamutu 12 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, August 25, 2016 Club wrap up the season Agreement on work essential Kawhia Boating and Trevally: Lochie McCabe Angling Club celebrated a (1.435kg). successful 2015-16 season Gurnard: Peter Sayers Before you begin your new job, it’s import- with the annual prizegiving (1.245kg). ant to read and understand your employment this month. 20lb Snapper Club: John agreement, because this is a record of the Results: (All heaviest fish Aubin (12.65kg — 27lb 14oz), conditions of your employment. unless otherwise stated. Royce Dowling (9.99kg — This is the advice from Jessica Brown of Marlin: Dion Higgie 22lb), Sharon Warburton Citizens Advice Bureau Te Awamutu. (149.5kg); First of the season, (9.27kg — 20lb 3oz). “We get many queries from clients who are Ben Brown, tagged and Junior of the Year: Regan unsure of their employment situation and released January 6, 2016; Kyle. often it turns out that they don’t have a Tailender Trophy (last of the Heaviest Snapper, Junior: written, signed employment agreement,” says season), Matt Patmore, May (New trophy donated by Mrs Brown. 9, 2016. Scott and Mandy McCabe) “What we are seeing suggests that em- Shark: Peter Fitzpatrick Ryan McDowall (8.77kg). ployers who don’t provide employment (92.5kg); First of the season, Doug Vazey Memorial Tro- agreements are also less likely to be fulfilling Bradley Hirst, tagged and phy: Davin Mudford. their other employer obligations, for example released December 30, 2015. Turtle Trophy: Ian regarding pay information and making PAYE Tuna: Logan Jones (8.48kg); Flexman. deductions. First of the season, Ray Club Sweepstake winners “It’s actually a legal requirement for an Haley (8.405kg). ($310 prizemoney employer to give their employee a written Mahimahi: Hadley Fal- each):Snapper — Sharon copy of the employment agreement. coner (7.125kg); First of the Warburton (9.27kg); Kaha- “Your employment agreement should season, Ben Brown (1.015kg). wai — Pauline Pinny specify details such as your hours of work, Kingfish: Kingfish David (3.265kg); other fish — Char- what your work duties will be, where you will Youle (17.625kg); First of the lie Smart (13.84kg Kingfish). do your work, your pay rate, leave season, Ken McDowall, The winner of the drawn entitlements and so on. “ tagged and released Febru- $500 cash prize, donated by Mrs Brown adds that any conditions in the ary 4, 2016. Nelson Beckett — Beckett agreement must meet minimum employment Snapper: John Aubin Contracting Huntly — for a conditions. (12.65kg). weighed or tagged and “For example, it can’t specify a pay rate Kahawai: Pauline Pinny released Marlin was Pauline TC250816SPDION that is below the minimum wage, or provide (3.265kg). Pinny. HEAVIEST Marlin Trophy winner Dion Higgie. for less than the minimum entitlements for leave. “Once the agreement has been signed, any changes to it must be agreed to by both you Taking a break for farming dads at rugby and your employer.” If you think there might be a problem with Rural wellbeing pro- taking a break and investing double passes to give away so As the prize is hosting in a your employment agreement, you are wel- gramme Farmstrong is offer- in family and friends. We you and your farming dad can corporate box both entrants come to seek advice from Te Awamutu CAB. ing farming dads a chance to think this competition is a enjoy Father’s Day in a cor- (attendees on the day) must “We can help you know your employment get off the farm for a few great way for people to think porate box, with food and be 18 years or older. rights and work out what your options are if hours, connect in with others about the significant role drinks provided. The prize is for hosting you aren’t getting what you’re entitled to.” and watch Waikato V Mana- their dad or father figure has To enter your dad (or and doesn’t include travel Te Awamutu CAB, Ray White Arcade, watu in the comfort of a played in their life and to say guardian/father figure) head costs. Nominees must work 2/213 Alexandra Street, Monday to Friday, corporate box at FMG Wai- thanks with some time away to the Farmstrong Facebook within a rural primary indus- 9am — 3.30pm or phone 871 4111 or toll free on kato Stadium on Sunday, Sep- from the farm enjoying the page, and tell us why you’d try. 0800 367 222, or email [email protected] tember 4. rugby,” says Farmstrong’s like to bring him along. Full terms and conditions There is also information about privacy, “An important message Gerard Vaughan. Entries close on Sunday, can be found on the credit reporting and the Health Privacy Code Farmstrong shares is around Farmstrong has eight August 28 at 5pm. Farmstrong Facebook page. on the www.cab.org.nz website.

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TC250816CT01 TC250816CT02 KIHIKIHI premiers’ Liz Te Rito, always intimidating at either wing- ELATED: Two-time champions Kihikihi in celebratory mood after beating Royalans in the premier defence or centre against Royalans at Paperplus Te Awamutu grade netball final on Saturday. From left, back row: Gwen Matchitt (coach), Paretetahua Swift, Carlee Netball Centre courts on Saturday. Logan, Kimberly Bryant, Mihiwaatara Hohepa, Ayla Murfitt, Kylee Mora, Vanessa Chatfield; front row: Liz Te Rito, Sara-Jane Urquhart, Ngaiwikau Swift. Absent from photo: Delmae Edwards (manager); another memorable campaign sition teams and finally our sup- Linda Chatfield (PCP First Aid), Hayley Stockman, Hingatu King. was losing their unbeaten record porters, who have been there from with a two-point loss to Royalans our first game in 2015. BY COLIN THORSEN goal-keep. games in championship and pro- earlier in the season. “We will be back to defend our The changes worked a treat. motion rounds, two semi-finals While it was disappointing, title in 2017.” Tactical team positional Kihikihi won the crucial third and two finals. Those stats do not Matchitt says the players TAS Ecolab capped a highly changes proved crucial to Kihi- quarter 19-9 to stretch their lead to include their unbeaten record in remained upbeat and went on to successful season by being kihi triumphing 63-50 over a much more comfortable 13-goal grading games. achieve their goal of winning crowned Premier Reserve cham- Royalans to be crowned premier margin with 15 minutes to play. “We started off strong this year back-to-back championships. pions after accounting for Tumeke grade netball champions for the To Royalans’ credit, they were after going through last season “The most pleasing aspect was 52-27 in the final. second year running. competitive throughout the enter- unbeaten,” says coach Matchitt. that they played every game as a Audrey Kaihe reports that the With her team leading by only taining finale to the season at “While we continued to win, team, there was never any game was played with great focus, three goals (30-27) at halftime, Paperplus Te Awamutu Netball the scores did not show a true individual play. heart and players leaving every- coach Gwen Matchitt pulled a Centre courts on Saturday, draw- reflection of how the game was “While we had unforeseen cir- thing on the court. masterstroke to gain better drive ing the first quarter 13-13 and the played, not only by Kihikihi cumstances — commitment to The difference between the two and connection in the midcourt. last quarter 14-14 to be worthy Prems but also by our opposition. other teams, holidays and teams was good ball retention by Outstanding wing-defence Liz runners-up two years on the trot. “All of the teams in premier injuries, we continued to play as a TAS Ecolab and shooting stats Te Riot moved to centre, allowing Kihikihi have fashioned a won- grade did not give an inch when it team, even if it was with six which clearly favoured their team energiser Mihiwaatara Hohepa to derful record since forming their came time to play us. They con- players on one occasion. who led at each of the breaks, 10-7, switch from centre to wing-attack. premier grade team last year. tinually extended us to take the “On behalf of Kihikihi Prems, a 27-10, 36-22. Another change saw Sara-Jane Over the two seasons they have win.” big vote of thanks to the PPTANC All other results will be pub- Urquhart injected into the game at played 32 games for 31 wins — 28 Kihikihi’s only hiccup during for a great competition, our oppo- lished next week.

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Licensed Real Estate Agent - REAA2008 18 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, August 25, 2016 Miezenbeek pars TA remain in promotion race SA golf course Te Awamutu had to dig Duthie (2), Adam Blake (2) and deep to secure a 2-1 away win Neil Hancock scored for Te Carl Miezenbeek was in the limelight over Tauranga Old Blues in Awamutu who led 6-0 at with a par round of 70 at Stewart Waikato Bay of Plenty Soccer halftime. The team remains Alexander Golf Club. Federation’s Championship. three points clear at the top of The 11 handicapper accumulated a On paper, the result should the D1 division with three whopping 47 stableford points, despite an have been a foregone con- games remaining. Ireland out-of-bounds in Rosetown Print’s clusion at Waipuna Park, in took out the Fahrenheit sponsored scramble on Sunday. light of the fact that Edmonds player of the day award for his Joint runners-up Keith Hawtin and Judd Te Awamutu is second hat-trick of goals. Paul Makush were well off the pace with on the league table and Old The Edmonds Judd 41 points, Steve Herbert, Dave Heta 40, Blues second to last. Women’s team recorded a 2-0 Ash Robertson, Bobby Rollinson, Phil Joel Roil scored a run-away win over Ngaruawahia at Cen- Gibbs 39 and Alec Cruickshank 38. goal, beating the defence and tennial Park. Paul Makush and Ash Robertson slipping the ball past the Old Brooke Adler and Hayley shared the NEC jackpot of $130 with nett Blues’ keeper to give Te Awa- Hill scored in the second half eagles on the par five, 13th hole. mutu a first half 1-0 lead. as the women recorded their Jacob Carey (2), Shayne Ashford and Richard Wilkins scored the third straight win. Miezenbeek were the only players to team’s second goal and his Captain Tracey Reekers, in record twos. first for the season from a midfield, and defenders Chloe Visitors from Hukanui, Horsham corner kick. Drabble and Freya Turner- Downs, Te Awamutu, Ngaruawahia, Wai- Old Blues scored a late Wright had outstanding tomo and Matamata helped swell the field consolation goal. games, while Nadia Finlayson of starters. Coaches Billy Carter and went close to scoring several Kyle Owens were glad to times. secure the win and keep the Centre back Nicole Dobson pressure on third-placed Tau- was composed, making vital Joint winners po as interest mounts in the tackles to earn her player of race for the second promotion the day award. Phil Eyre and Terry Charlesworth place. The women now have a bye headed some outstanding scoring with 43 Te Awamutu remain three before taking on Te Aroha in stableford at Pirongia Golf Club. points ahead of Taupo but the their last game of the season Eyre topped Sunday’s senior scramble Lakesiders, 5-1 winners over on September 4. Junior by three points, from Steve Ryburn 40, Matamata, have two games in results with Te Awamutu Tyne Watts 39, Scott Law 38, Ken Bardsley, hand over Te Awamutu and a teams mentioned first: Wolves Sean Bonenkamp, Derek Boyle, Rob Taylor superior goal difference. TC250816SP18 3, Ohaupo Lions 3; Hurricanes 37. A blanket could be thrown over the top Promotion is likely to be BREAKTHROUGH: Richard Wilkins scores his first goal of the 3, Woodstock Rockets 2; four in the junior scramble headed by decided when the two sides season for Te Awamutu’s Fed Cup team in Tauranga on Rovers 6, Vardon Stingers 3; Charlesworth with 43 points from Paul meet in Taupo on September Saturday. ‘Taken by Steve’ Photography Galaxy Girls 5, Northern Utd Davie, Adam Ryburn 42, Paula McFarlane 3. Steel 2; Storm 1, Hillcrest 41, Charlie Coles, Jim Dunn 39, Daryl Baty Carter singled out Wilkins trick of goals and Peter Cameron Mobbs was Ravens 1; Tigers 1, Cambridge 38. as the player of the day for his Buesnel added the fourth goal named Mitre 10 player of the Rebels 3; Hotshots 2, Cam- Scott Law shot the day’s best senior goal and all round quality for a well deserved win. day for controlling the play in bridge Wolves 6; Thunder 3, gross round of 75, while top junior gross display in defence. With one game remaining midfield and setting up sev- Wanderers Eagles 1; Raiders (90) was recorded by Daryl Baty. Closest to The Men’s Waikato B div- in the league away to Waihi, eral promising attacks. 1, Raglan Piranhas 3; Tor- the pin (9th hole) went to Scott Law, while ision team recorded their 12th Te Awamutu remains in The Men’s D division team nadoes 0, Gordonton Missiles longest putt (18th) winner was Rob Taylor. win in the league with a 4-1 second place behind Huntly easily accounted for another 1; Terriers 0, Huntly All Stars The matchplay semi-finals draw has victory over Claudelands and just ahead of Te Aroha Claudelands Rovers team 8-2 6; Wildcats 2, Northern Utd Scott Law up against David Seager and Rovers at the Stadium. Cobra’s due to a superior goal at Anchor Park. Glory 0; Panthers 3, Northern Jason Yeeles taking on Sean Bonenkamp James Bowen scored a hat- difference. David Ireland (3), Graham Utd Orient 2. this weekend.

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BY COLIN THORSEN Hayden Donaghy was on target with six conversions and The unbeaten Kihikihi 13th David Shortcliffe (2). grade rugby team are hoping to Hamilton Marist was equally go one better than last year impressive, sweeping aside against Hamilton Marist in the Cambridge 64-5 in the other final at FMG Stadium on Satur- semi-final. day. Kihikihi and Hamilton The eagerly awaited rematch Marist have met twice pre- between these two outstanding viously this season. young teams (noon kick off) is The first meeting ended in a curtainraiser to the Ranfurly 26-all draw at Kihikihi Domain, Shield encounter between but there was no doubting who holders Waikato and North was superior in game two . . . Harbour at 2.35pm. Kihikihi waltzed to a 67-10 vic- The amber and blacks tory at Marist’s home ground on maintained their unbeaten Old Farm Road. record in 2016 with a 14 tries to Coaches Kelvin Donaghy and one, 86-5, demolition job on Ham- Alex Phillips will be determined ilton Old Boys in the semi-final to ensure there is no com- at Kihikihi Domain at the week- placency in the Kihikihi camp. end. They know only too well that Number eight Lincoln Winter finals are a ‘one-off game’ and led the try scoring blitz, scoring the underdog is never to be five times. Other try scorers underestimated. were David Shortcliffe (3), Ethan Last year Kihikihi went into TC250816CT04 Fladgate (2), Ethan Kane, Cam- the final at Waikato Stadium as KIHIKIHI linchpin, No. 8 Lincoln Winter on one of his characteristic elusive runs against Hamilton Old eron Lindsay, Callum Hall and firm favourites, only to lose to Boys at Kihikihi Domain on Saturday. Other Kihikihi players pictured, from left, are Cameron Lindsay, Pene Heke. Hamilton Marist 24-17. Kaia Nepia, Brad Seager, Ethan Kane and Ethan Fladgate. Stan Meads Cup holders run Piako rugby team ragged

BY COLIN THORSEN tried and true front row of half stemmed from a barn- sided affair with Te Awamutu Sands (2), Munce and Eseroma Viliame Seusue, John Jackson storming run by No. 8 Christian scoring at better than a point a Nabawala. Te Awamutu Rugby Sub and Ted Tauroa had the oppo- Kelleher, after detaching from minute. Player of the day was Union representatives served sition back-pedalling, setting up the back of a midfield scrum, Four of the seven tries for the Tuimereke, while the other notice of their keenness to retain the opening set piece try to finished off by fullback Scott half were scored in the opening standout was halfback Ross the Stan Meads Cup, thrashing centre Waisake Tuimereke. Sands for the first of his three 25 minutes before Piako finally Fenton, who was a constant Piako 66-5. Te Awamutu continued to tries. breached some staunch defence thorn in Piako’s side with his The visitors outscored the build pressure from the kick off. Te Hata Wilbore was on target after spending 10 minutes on incisive breaks around the home team 10 tries to one at Piako conceded three penal- with all three conversions for a attack. fringes and in general play. Campbell Park in Morrinsville ties for scrum infringements five 21-0 halftime scoreline. Te Awamutu finished the Te Awamutu will defend the on Saturday. metres from their tryline, giving Changes were made to the game with a flourish scoring Peace Cup in their round three It took only 10 minutes for the the referee no option but to forward pack at halftime, bring- scoring three late tries. SMC match against Thames Val- Te Awamutu forwards to gain award a penalty try for Te Awa- ing on prop Jack Munce and Second half try scorers for the ley B at Ohaupo Rugby Club, the lead. mutu to lead 14-0. loosie Fetu Sasalu. Cup holders were Turuva 2.30pm kick off this coming Sat- Strong scrummaging from the The third and final try of the The second half was a one- Lumelume, Wilbore, Kelleher, urday.

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BY COLIN THORSEN Vincent 221, Jason Kraayvanger/Adam pher Parker/Phil Lambert 223, Mitchell Dyet 222. and Bruce Kirkbride 223, Phil Local golfers featured prominently in Riverside’s Chantelle Cassidy and Engelbrecht/Greg Ward 227. the well-patronised Waikato Foursomes Deborah Foster won the women’s gross Dave Herlihy was in sparkling form staged at Te Awamutu Golf Club. with a 54-hole total of 234. heading the Veteran men last Thursday The event, decided over three rounds Te Awamutu’s mother and daughter with 43 stableford. of strokeplay, attracted 42 pairs from team of Raewyn and Toni Coleman Herlihy was three points clear of throughout the Waikato, Bay of Plenty annexed the nett with a total of Colin Green, Noel Gillespie and Ian and Auckland. 217. Poole, with John Neilsen a further point Two rounds were played on Saturday The runnersup were Jill Morgan/ in arrears on 39. and one on Sunday. Gina Howell on 219, Linley Wallace/ Open midweek winners were Clinton Stewart Alexander’s Aaron van der Lesley Donavan 220 and Marilyn Hibert/ Rowe with 75 gross, Mick Henderson 67 Poel and Mel Brown won the men’s Annette Hetherington 224. nett, Ray Davies, Sylvia Gooch 38 division one gross with a 54-hole total of Host club members dominated the stableford. 225, finishing well clear of the runnersup men’s division two competition, won by LGU winners on women’s club day Jordan and Michael Wells on 233. Tim Crotty and Edward Kay with 255 were Pauline Chisholm (silver) with a The Wells play out of Lake View and gross. hot 63 nett, Toni Coleman (bronze I) 67 Riverside clubs in Rotorua. Allan Barugh and David Latham and Annette Bryant (bronze II) 73. The nett honours went to Andrew Rye completed a Te Awamutu double, taking The putting scramble was won by Sue (Cambridge) and Mike McCarten (Ham- out the nett with 216, from Allan Gower with 29 putts, from Raewyn ilton) on 210, from Jack Dunn/Ben Duncan/Robert Wetere on 222, Christo- Coleman 30.

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ARBORISTS Pirongia Tree Services, 552 Bafﬁn St 021 110 7581, 871 9943 FARM SERVICES MOVERS Jones Agri - Mark Jones 027 669 8152 Move Managers, [email protected] 022 658 1109 ARCHITECTS OPTOMETRISTS Whitmarsh Architects, [email protected] 871 1604 ENGINEERING Te Awamutu Eye Care, 335 Alexandra St 871 7741 Elite Services (2005) Ltd 871 3624 BEAUTY THERAPISTS Luxe & Co, book online www.luxeandco.co.nz 870 6461 FENCING PAINTERS Martyn Waugh Painter, [email protected] 021 738 440 G Shaw Fencing Ltd, [email protected] 027 710 4801 BOBCAT SERVICES J&PFaganContracting, [email protected] 022 020 1610 Superior Bobcat Services, Beau Strohmenger 027 312 3081 PAINTER DECORATORS Carl Strohmenger, 569 Fairview Rd 021 189 1820 FUNERAL CELEBRANTS BUILDERS (Licensed) Caroline Britton, [email protected] 021 809 868, 871 9868 Allan Dally Builders, [email protected] 021 039 2279 PANELBEATERS Tony Fabish Panelworks Ltd, 410 Bond Rd 871 5069 Cook Construction, [email protected] 027 975 8947 FUNERAL SERVICES Logan Pinny Builders, [email protected] 027 218 7228 Rosetown Funerals, 262 Ohaupo Rd 870 2137 Roger Ramsey Building, [email protected] 027 494 4905 PET GROOMING W C Construction, Wayne Clarke, [email protected] 021 249 2963 The Groom Inn, [email protected] 021 133 2275 GROUT & TILE RESTORATION GroutPro, Chris Annan, [email protected] 027 266 2647 CARPET CLEANING PHYSIOTHERAPISTS Bonedry 021 392 003, 871 3271 Kathryn Ellis Rosetown Physiotherapy, 160 Mahoe St 870 4321 HAIRDRESSERS CAKE DECORATORS Here Salon, Rochelle Collins 021 266 9369 PLUMBERS The Groovy Cake Kitchen 871 8186 Monts Plumbing & Property Maintenance 027 453 9139 HANDYMAN CHAINSAWS Brush & Hammer Handyman Services, 910 Park Rd 027 309 9927 Stihl Shop Te Awamutu 494 Sloane St 871 6134 Handee McKinley, [email protected] 027 764 7515 PRINTERS Rosetown Print (Te Awamutu) Ltd, 144 Sloane St 871 7786

CHIROPRACTORS HIRE CENTRES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Te Awamutu Family Chiropractic, 44 Albert Park Dr 870 6673 Hire Centre Te Awamutu, 60 Vaile St 871 5077 Ken Cribb, [email protected] 021 114 5014

COMPUTER SERVICES HOSE AND FITTINGS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Computer Aid NZ Ltd, 407 Sloane St 871 3837 Ryco 24/7 Hose Technician, Stephen Towers 027 244 1048 Elite Rental Management, [email protected] 021 247 2441

CONCRETE SERVICES KINDERGARTENS T C Concrete, Trent Cunningham 022 371 0780 TRAVEL AGENTS Central Kids Kindergarten, Hazelmere, 1246 Hazelmere Cres 871 4548 House of Travel, Cnr Alexandra & Sloane Sts 871 8131 DENTISTS Dental on Mahoe, 371 Mahoe St 871 7432 LAWNMOWER REPAIRS TUITION Paul Kay Dental, 54 Albert Park Dr 871 6452 Onsite Repairs Limited, Andrew 021 0263 8979 Kip McGrath, Call Bryan Thomson 027 279 5244

DIGGER HIRE LAWNMOWING VETERINARY SERVICES Dizzy Digger, [email protected] 027 522 5456 Ash Valley Mowing, [email protected] 870 2012 VetEnt Te Awamutu, 49 Benson Rd 872 0240 Te Awamutu Lawn and Hedges 027 251 1414

WEED CONTROL DOG DAYCARE/TRAINING LOCKSMITH Dogs Galore Daycare, [email protected] 027 437 2090 Green Streams Weed Control, [email protected] 027 474 5624 Vern Wilson Locksmith, 419 Alexandra St 871 5530

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Suzanne; John James; www.accessautofinance.co.nz Huia // 021 262 4039 Ratepayers that Friday, 26 August 2016 is John and Liz; Karen Seddon Park the last day for payment of the first instalment HYDE Funeral Home and Stuart; Dave and Suzanne; Carmel and of the 2016/17 rates without incurring the Steve; Susan and Nick. MAUNGATAUTARI GRAYSTON, Wonderful great-aunt 10% penalty. Geoffrey Hugh (Geoff). of 21. Grateful thanks ECOLOGICAL ISLAND TRUSTI to the caring staff of Please contact Council if you have not On 19 August 2016. A OPR2, Waikato much respected and Hospital. In lieu of received your invoice or have any queries loved former flowers donations to COMMUNITY TRUSTEE VACANCY Parishioner and the SPCA would be regarding rates on 07 873 4000. Vestry secretary of St appreciated and may Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust (MEIT) seeks expressions of John’s. May he rest in be left at the service. peace. interest from members of the community who have the appropriate DC Clibbery Requiem Mass will be A memorial Requiem skills and interest to become a Trustee. Chief Executive Ken and Maureen were celebrated in the Eucharist for Geoff Catholic Church of St www.otodc.govt.nz married on 27 August,1966. will be held in St Pius X, 59 Pine The Trust Deed makes provisions for the appointment of fi ve (5) John’s, Arawata “A shy smile,a tentative Avenue, Melville, community representatives and the Trust is currently seeking Street, on Tuesday 30 Hamilton on Thursday kiss,led to half a century August at 11.00am. nominations for one (1) vacancy. of wedded bliss. 25 August 2016 at MARKET KOROMATUA 11am. Thereafter MEMORIAL HALL Through all the laughter private cremation. 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Wednesday, 7 September 2016 - 7pm in the School Hall FUNERAL SERVICES As per his wishes a private funeral was held at Old St John’s Anglican Church on When enrolled at Te Awamutu Intermediate School your child will experience: Wednesday. Te Awamutu Funeral Symphonic Band/Jazz Band/Rock Band Emphasis on academic excellence Services FDANZ International cultural tours Technology Classes Alexandra House Chapel Biennial school production Specialist Science Teacher 570 Alexandra Street,Te Awamutu In Memoriam Music programmes for all students Accelerate Class Phone 871 5131 Dance and Drama studio Wide coverage of sporting codes For compassionate and caring service y Gymnasium Outdoor Education/School Camps Garth & Lynette Williams www.teawamutufuneralservices.co.nz Come and join us to find out more about these wonderful opportunities! Recently engaged? Add a graphic to your announcement! of you come our way. 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Phone Andrew Cook For Lease 027 672 4127 VERSATILE HOME SERVICES WANTED YOUR ONE LAND for beef cattle. GORSE! STOP LOCAL Anything considered. Monday 29 August 2016 WEEDS! • Weekly/Spring References available. Commencing at 12:00 noon Spot/handgun spraying, cleans auto rewind reels, • Ovens, windows Phone Mark 327 Rangiatea Rd, Otorohanga exper, honest reliable. 021 330 425 • Lawns For Sale: 20 Frsn Bull, 70 Beef Bull, Call Mike 870 1907 • Landscaping 027 470 5314 • Gardens Storage 6 Charolais, 65 Beef Heifer Calves SAFE ‘N’ SOUND More entries accepted! Phone 027 468 6861 STORAGE www.versatilehomeservices.co.nz TE AWAMUTU Sharon had her SELF STORAGE • Electric Security Fence From $23 p/wk • 24/7 access finger on the ONSITE 24 hour access •Camera and patrolled pulse when she surveillance REPAIRS LTD Camera Surveillance 2420 Cambridge Rd 027 440 7101 advertised her Phone 07 856 7584 or 871 2171 • Ride On Mower or 027 608 1749 Repairs vacancies in the MOSS, ALGAE • Domestic Mower local classifieds Property For Sale LICHEN TREATMENT and chainsaw repairs Windows - Exterior/Interior Andrew Stewart ROSEHILL LIFESTYLE Colorsteel roofs 021 0263 8979 Roof spray, Tiles and VILLAGE Decromastic roofs Phone 871 5151 Available: Service bulls - All Breeds Rotary clean, pavers, HOUSE FOR SALE BY TENDER driveways and footpaths PLUMBING Fax 871 3675 9/182 Glenagles Drive Bull plan available - Contact Your Rep Commercial buildings AFFORDABLE [email protected] Te Awamutu Low Pressure Housewash RATES OPEN HOME : Saturday 27 August 11am-1pm Wanted: AB Heifer Calves, Inmilk CTP Dairy Cows, Empty 18mth-2yr WF Hfrs Rhys Nelson Phone Colin Phone Susan 027 231 7399 or 027 498 9022 Helen 027 404 0845 Contact: Fyfe Campbell 027 574 0001 027 360 2847 or 870 6244 anytime or 871 7389 Thursday, August 25, 2016 Te Awamutu Courier Employment Vacancies ENGINEERING Customer Support Officers VACANCY

We currently have a position for a skilled • Cambridge Tradesperson with experience in Sheet Metal work. Stainless and Aluminium welding • Full time experience as well as general Fabrication The Raukawa Charitable Trust has the following positions • 1 x Customer Support Officer – Front line skills would be an advantage for this position available for individuals who are eager to work and develop skills which is interesting and varied. This is a great in specialised areas. • 1 x Customer Support Officer – Call Centre opportunity to join a professional, friendly workplace offering an attractive remuneration WELLCHILD TAMARIKI ORA NURSE Here at Waipa District Council we have a clear vision – create package, benefits and the materials and Full Time,Permanent Champion Communities. equipment to do the job right. We also have a champion workforce and right now we have a Please forward a CV and covering letter to fantastic opportunity for two full time permanent Customer Support If you are a registered nurse with a passion to work with parents our Production Manager Braydan Kete. Officers working 40 hours per week to join our front line and call and their babies and children up to five years of age, we want Email: [email protected] to hear from you now! The Raukawa Whãnau Ora Clinical team centre teams in Cambridge. is seeking an experienced and qualified clinical nurse to service Check out our website: www.stewcav.co.nz In these roles you will be responsible for: the Wellchild Tamariki Ora needs of the South Waikato and surrounding district. • Creating a positive and memorable customer experience; Stewart&Cavalier • Processing applications, managing requests for service, and As the successful candidate, you will be committed to working Tradezone Industrial Store with families in the South Waikato and surrounding district, with payment transactions Te Awamutu the aim of providing support, assistance and advocacy to ensure • Helping resolve the majority of customer interaction at the first optimum health and wellbeing for the youngest members of PHONE 871 7062 point of contact. our community. If you are: To be successful in this role you will: • A great problem solver • Be a registered nurse with a current annual practicing • An experienced customers service person certificate • Have previous experience in working in the community with • Highly organised whanau FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR • Have a minimum of 5 years nursing experience • A detail oriented person • Enjoy working autonomously • Computer savvy A position has become available within our • Be able to work in a culturally appropriate, safe and school office, during term time, to oversee responsive manner • Agile and flexible in a fast paced workplace the financial management processes of the school. • Have completed, or be willing to undertake Wellchild Then apply today. Tamariki Ora specific MoH funded training The Finance Administrator will input all Our team are engaged, fun, hardworking and focused on delivering accounts information and ensure the smooth REGISTERED NURSE excellence in all that they do. If you would like to join us, we would running of the school’s financial management Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere (Putaruru) love to hear from you. and payroll practices. Waikato School Based Health Service Please specify in your application which role The successful applicant will need to be or roles you are interested in applying for. computer literate. A knowledge of Musac Four hours per week for 40 weeks of the school year Edge would be an advantage. Some other Closing Date: Friday 2 September 2016 administration duties will be as required, as If you are a registered nurse with a passion for youth health, we well as Secretary to the Board of Trustees. want to hear from you now! Visit www.findyourplace.co.nz to apply by completing the Please forward a covering letter, CV and the prerequisite online application form. All applications must be Raukawa Charitable Trust is offering a unique opportunity names of two referees, addressed to: submitted online via our website. If you have any questions, please to expand your nursing portfolio by working in a Wharekura contact Greg Tims & Associates on 07 959 3058. The Principal, setting. As the successful candidate, you will be committed to Te Awamutu Intermediate School boosting the health literacy of New Zealand’s youth – our aim PO Box 357 is to enhance the ability of young people to manage their own www.findyourplace.co.nz TE AWAMUTU 3840 health and wellbeing, and to ensure they have an understanding or email: [email protected] of the health system and how to access health services. Applications close on Friday, 2 September. To be successful in this role you will:

• Be a registered nurse with a current annual practicing certiﬁcate • Have previous experience in working with youth The Te Awamutu Courier has a vacancy for a reporter to join our Refrigeration Engineer • Have a minimum of 5 years nursing experience team. Our paper circulates to over 14,000 homes in Te Awamutu and Power Chill (NZ) Ltd is a specialist air • Enjoy working autonomously surrounding rural areas and has been a must read for our community conditioning and refrigeration company • Be able to work in a culturally appropriate, safe and for over 100 years. servicing the greater Waikato area. responsive manner. This exciting opportunity may suit a recent graduate or someone We have a wide variety of work in For both roles, applicants must hold a full drivers licence and be with more experience who wants to be part of our vibrant team manufacturing, installation and service. prepared to undergo Police vetting. producing a twice weekly community newspaper, plus regular We require an engineer to join our team, farming, motoring and real estate publications. they must be: For an application form and the position descriptions go to: www.raukawa.org.nz. Send your application including CV and You may wish to commute or move to the fast growing town of • NZ trade qualiﬁed. cover letter to [email protected] by 2 September 2016. Te Awamutu which is centrally located and an easy drive to either • Self-starter with excellent problem East or West coasts, with Hamilton only 20 minutes and Auckland solving skills. For more info about the Raukawa Charitable Trust two hours away. • Excellent customer service and visit www.raukawa.org.nz. The successful applicant will be energetic, hardworking and a team communication skills player. • Able to participate in a regular on call roster. To apply please send a covering letter and your CV to our Editor: • Experience in the Dairy refrigeration [email protected] or post to: industry. The Editor Excellent remuneration package Te Awamutu Courier for the right applicant. Contact PO Box 1 Robin McGregor on 029 991 6811 or email [email protected] ot the Te Awamutu 3840

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