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1585 Alexandra St TUESDAY,TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER JULY 29, 2, 2014 2014 Te Awamutu 871 6780 Armed robbery ends Chance to view centre Te Awamutu’s newest educational facility will be open for viewing on Saturday. The soon to be completed thrill of re-opening Christian kindergarten on Chapel Drive is staging an open day from 11am - 2-pm. Bouncy castles and face painting will keep the children amused, while parents can view the facilities and meet staff. For more about Creators@Waipa see advertisement on page 2. International perspective Te Awamutu Continuing Education Group welcomes Dr Ron Smith at their meeting tomorrow (10am, Waipa Workingmen’s Club). Dr Smith will address the gathering on: “What the next New Zealand Government will face in the field of international security problems.“ He will also cover, and bring us up to date with, problems in Northern Iraq and Syria, which will have a direct effect on all countries. ‘Oarsome’ New Zealand was named best rowing nation at the World Championships over the weekend, claiming nine medals (six gold, two silver, one bronze) in Amsterdam. If seeing our country on TC020914DT05 top of the world has inspired SIGN in the doorway of the Alexandra Hotel advising it is closed until further notice. you to try rowing, head out to BY DEAN TAYLOR After being tied up the resembled something of a throw- about the offenders or their Lake Ngaroto this weekend. robbers made off in a car with a back to the heyday of the iconic vehicle or who saw something Te Awamutu Rowing Club Just days after opening their quantity of cash. pub. suspicious that might assist. has two open days (Sept 6, 7) doors to the public, new Alexan- Although bound, one of the Any of the glow of that success One robber is described as each beginning at 9.30am. dra Hotel owners Tony victims was able to get to a phone of their opening weekend will being of medium build and wear- Rowers: secondary school Penwarden and Julie Kilmister and call police. Both victims have been lost in the events that ing a dark jacket over a grey (14 -18 years), club (18-26 have shut up temporarily after received minor injuries but did followed. hoodie. years) or masters (27-80 being threatened, assaulted, tied not need medical treatment. With the doors closed and The second man was younger, years) are welcome. up and robbed by two armed Police carried out forensic phones not being answered, the of medium build and wearing a For more details contact offenders. tests at the scene Sunday morn- pair are understandably reluc- fluoro-pink T shirt over a dark Club Captain Sue Swinerd Just after midnight Saturday ing. tant to talk to media. hoodie and a cap. (ph 027 626 2359) or the owners were tidying up when The new owners had just Police are hoping the public Secretary Catherine two men entered the hotel. taken over the pub, a new ven- will be to the fore to help them ■ Any information can be directed Stapleton (ph 021 069 1913). Police confirmed one was ture into hospitality for the pair. solve this crime. to Hamilton (07) 858 6200 or Te armed with a sawn-off .22 rifle On Friday night I drove past They would like to hear from Awamutu (872 0100) Police or and the other with a crowbar. and was pleased that the crowd anyone who has information Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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I wish to correct a number of water might be managed in the I write about the Waipa Com- money has been spent on main- inaccuracies in the letter last future and it is quite wrong to munity Facilities Trust (WCFT) tenance, as well as a car for the week from Ken George. suggest they have. report featured on the front page manager. As per Council’s Waipa District Council is not All that the Council has of the Courier. website $193,000 has been looking to set up a private agreed to do is to consider co- Great report or is it? It is granted as well and Council has company to look after Waipa’s funding a study with Hamilton interesting to see that agreed to be a guarantor to a water, and never has been. City Council and Waikato Dis- attendances have tripled in bank loan to a maximum Nor could it. The Local Gov- trict Council into how water numbers. This makes me won- amount of $270,000. Is the Trust ernment Act expressly forbids infrastructure might best be der if the system of recording costing the ratepayers more the privatisation of publicly managed in the future. attendances has changed? Are than the previous contractor owned water assets. Nor is Wai- That study will examine a proper comparisons being made H2O? I would like to see the pa District Council looking to set range of options. None of them between the WCFT and the comparative data between the up a 50:50 public-private partner- include privatising the water previous contractor H2O? previous contractor and the ship, or any other form of supply. If any changes are As there is still a lot of Trust, only then, we can be private partnership. This would proposed as a result of the study, Council funds (ratepayers shown if there is an improve- also be against the law. In fact, the public will be fully involved. money) involved, will there be a ment and even if it is a benefit to no decisions whatsoever have DAVID HALL yearly audited financial report the ratepayers. been made about how Waipa’s Deputy Chief Executive, WDC coming soon? I’m aware a lot of BERNARD WESTERBAAN

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SPORTS FEATURE 2014

TC020914DT02 ASSOCIATE Conservation Minister Nicky Wagner announcing more than $500,000 in funding for Waikato area conservation groups from the slopes of Mount Pirongia. PUBLISHES TUESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER This annual feature is the perfect platform BY DEAN TAYLOR •Maungatautari Ecological great conservation projects pro- Island Trust — $300,000 over two gress,” said Ms Wagner. to promote, inform and entice like minded It was a perfect setting for an years to sustain the current work She specific mention of the com- sporty individuals to become members ecological announcement of such programme at Maungatautari and to mitment of volunteers to ensure stature — Associate Conservation implement new programmes at the these worthwhile projects were able of your awesome club Minister Nicky Wagner announced largest community run mainland to succeed. more than half a million dollars ecological island in New Zealand. Responding to the announce- worth of funding for local groups •Pirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu ment, MEIT interim general mana- To advertise or for more from the bushline of Mount Restoration Society — $17,250 for the ger John Simmons said the island information, call Pirongia on Friday afternoon. preparation of a plan to translocate was a flagship project for New The Department of Conservation kokako to Mt Pirongia, where Zealand and relied heavily on volun- DORINDA on 871 5151 and Pirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu kokako used to live, to an area teer input. Restoration Society hosted the Min- which is receiving intensive pest He said last year they donated ister, and various recipient groups control. 96,000 hours to the upkeep of the and media, as she visited the •The National Wetland Trust — sanctuary. 9735688AA property of Julie and Murray $59,000 over three years to continue Pirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu Res- Mudge high on the mountain to predator control at Rotopiko and to toration Society chair Clare St make the official announcements fund a project manager to establish a Pierre said it was fortunate the icon and share lunch. community care group. the society chose to preserve was Ms Wagner had been earlier The other recipients were: part of the community. hosted by Tui 2000 at •Tui 2000 — $105,000 over three “Pirongia is in the community’s Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage years for restoration planting at heart and people are very happy to Park and then moved on to Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage give that time to looking after it.” TIMEFOR Rotopiko to view the National Park, which comprises 60 hectares National Wetland Trust chair- Wetland Trust project. of land surrounding a peat lake, man Tony Roxburgh outlined their The four groups, and QEII within Hamilton City’s boundary. work on pest proofing Rotopiko and DAD National Trust, received grants •QEII National Trust — $34,500 said in six weeks time the group is YOUR from the Community Conservation for the Waikato Tradescantia Bio- hoping to have zero mammalian TIME FOR FISHING, HUNTING, DIVING... Partnership Fund. logical Control Project. It will look to pests in this 10ha site. Ms Wagner said ‘The funding tackle tradescantia (known as Wan- He said it would then be able to 2741 announced today will further pro- dering Willy) on six covenants, be a sanctuary for wetland life, and Was $199 jects ranging from weed and pred- which are either wetland or riparian maybe even the reintroduction of ator control, to planting and kokako forests. kiwi and other birds that would translocations. “I’m very impressed with the have inhabited the nearby Now “They align with the Department commitment and passion shown by surrounds. of Conservation’s goal of connecting all of these groups, which have The Community Conservation $159 more urban dwellers to conserva- dedicated time and money to ensure Partnership Fund provides $26 200 Metres tion and working in partnership our special places and creatures are million over four years to commun- w/r with others,” said Ms Wagner. around for us to all enjoy. ity organisations for natural heri- Waipa did well out of the funding. “I’ll watch with interest as these tage and recreation projects. Law change hurts Council coffers BY GRANT JOHNSTON gramme, park structure renewals, rated for within the 2014/15 Annual Te Awamutu community hub, Te Plan to offset the expected funding Waipa District Council’s develop- Awamutu animal pound and depot, shortfall on two of the projects. WITH FREE DIVE ment contributions revenue for the special purposes reserve. The sum of $44,300 had also been DVD VALUED AT current year is expected to take a hit Other projects that do not meet rated for repayment of Council’s $40.00 of around $50,000 due to changes in the definition of community infra- loan for Karapiro Domain develop- availableaavvai with pictured watches only policy brought about by structure under the new act, can ment being transferred to a loan amendments to the Local Govern- instead be funded under parks and funded by rates. Development ment Act. reserves. contributions will still be able to 28534 The amended Local Government Amendments to both the com- collected for completed projects such Was $399 Act, passed on August 7, requires munity infrastructure and parks as the Karapiro Domain develop- councils to bring their development and reserves activities will result in ment, so the $44,300 collected will be contributions policies into line by an expected deficit of $51,500 in used to offset the shortfall no longer Now $299 September 7 and undertake a fur- revenue for the 2014/15 year. available for the projects. 300 Metres w/r ther review by December 1, 2014. New development fees for new Council passed the changes Swiss made movement 2 year warranty The new Act has clarified and housing units will be $23,780 for Te recommended by staff, as well as a narrowed the range of infra- Awamutu, $29,987 for Picquet Hill, new Schedule of Assets for which structure that can be financed by $24,193 for Cambridge/Karapiro, development contributions will be development contributions. $39,662 for Cambridge North, $17,889 used, at last week’s Council meeting. SHOWCASE JEWELLERS In Waipa’s case, this will mean for Pirongia, $23,367 for Kihikihi and Mayor Jim Mylchreest said Gov- TE AWAMUTU the removal from development con- $13,866 in rural areas. ernment had previously signalled its tribution funding of about 10 per As changes to the Act had been belief that councils had “got a bit 15 Alexandra Street - ph 07 871 6797 cent for the following capital pro- signalled and due to the original carried away with development jects in its 10-Year Plan: library indications of the Local Government contributions” and that they would [email protected] books, Karapiro/Arapuni lakes pro- Amendment Bill, $28,910 had been need to be looked at. 4 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, September 2, 2014

LIMESTONE, PEOPLE & TIME

Our community celebrating 125 years of guiding in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves

SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER – SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER

6 SEPTEMBER Waitomo Gathering Your Stories The Ohinetemaire Service Woodlyn Park, 3.00pm Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre, 7.15pm Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre, 7.15am There will be a kids programme, hip hop dancing, live Martha Ash facilitates this free flowing fun evening entertainment and kai. Dinner will be served at 5.30pm. extracting history, anecdotes and stories from four of our A blessing service and unveiling of a commemorative Kai tickets: $10 Adults, Kids under 12 $7, Under 5’s free. local adults. plaque to acknowledge the owners who opened the Waitomo Glowworm Caves to visitors in 1889. 8 SEPTEMBER 12 SEPTEMBER Legacy Exhibition Opening An Evening of Storytelling Kids Movies Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre, 9.00am Waitomo General Store, 5.30pm Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre, 3.00pm The Legacy Exhibition brings together artists who have An evening of storytelling with local identities. Over School is over for the week so come and relax in front of a connection to Waitomo through whakapapa, marriage, dinner they will share their heritage stories and funny the big screen for a couple of hours. from settling in the area or having a passion for the memories of growing up in Waitomo. Cost: $25 per place. Exhibition ongoing. person (two course meal). Bookings essential, contact Lanterns & Stargazing the Waitomo i-SITE. Waitomo Domain, 6.00pm 9 SEPTEMBER Bring along your children and a lantern and form a circle of light at the Waitomo Domain. Guitarists, singers, Waitomo Caves School Recorded History flutists and drummers welcome. Dress warmly. Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre, 10.30am – 2.30pm What do our young people have to say about life in Pub Party 2 Waitomo? With the intention of creating a video ‘time Curlys Bar, 6.00pm capsule’, school pupils will interview each other about the Refer to Pub Party 1 for details now or the future. 13 SEPTEMBER Waitomo 2039 Ngapikowai Event Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre, 6.30pm Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre, 10.00am Hinurewa Te Hau will lead a talk and discussion on Waitomo 25 years from now. Bookings essential. Celebrations throughout the week culminate with the Ngapikowai Event which will take place at the Waitomo 10 SEPTEMBER Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre. During the morning The Waitomo Cultural Trail there will be weaving and carving demonstrations and Taonga Waitomo entertainment. At 3pm a Mihi Whakatau will begin and Rugby Pavilion at the Waitomo Domain, 11.00am Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre, 10.00am acknowledge the 125th anniversary of guiding at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. There will be a concert The Waitomo Cultural Trail is a lovely introduction to the An inaugural public meeting about commissioning art programme involving the children from Waitomo Caves unique history of Ngati Uekaha and Ngati Ruapuha. projects in Waitomo Caves village and what kind of School, Te Wharekura o Maniapoto Kapa Haka roopu possibilities that could create for people and business. and members of Waitomo Caves Choir. Jo Harawira Then & Now Exhibition Opening Bookings essential. will entertain people with his extraordinary storytelling Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre, 2.30pm and the talented Whaanga Brothers will complete the The opening of a special museum exhibit around the programme with an uplifting segment of singing. Light theme “Then & Now” captures developments over the refreshments will follow. last 125 years through a pictorial time-line. Exhibition ongoing. Glowworm Ball Waitomo Caves Hotel, 7.00pm Passages of Time Exhibition Opening Enjoy a night of fun and excitement at the Glowworm Waitomo General Store, 3.15pm Ball. Good music, good food, good company and lots of An eclectic collection of photographs traversing a dancing are on the cards for this special event. So come hundred years of settlement in Waitomo. The exhibition along and experience the charm of the Waitomo Caves is a pictorial record of the different eras of Waitomo’s Hotel. Smart evening wear required. $75 per person - history and focuses on people, places, buildings and includes canapés on arrival, a three course meal and live transport. Exhibition ongoing. entertainment - limited spaces.

Remembrance Exhibition Opening 14 SEPTEMBER The Red Shed, 10.00am – 3.00pm daily Rangatahi Space Screening of Nga Ingoa o Nga Waahi i The Remembrance Exhibition focuses on the ancestors Waitomo Red Shed, 4.00pm – 8.00pm of the Maori and Pakeha families who continue to live Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre, 9.30am in Waitomo after a hundred years or more of their Waitomo rangatahi (12 plus years) are invited to the ancestors arriving in the area. studio of local carvers and ta moko tattooists Mitchell This will be the first screening of Josephine Anderson’s Hughes and Daniel Ormsby. Mitch and Dan will talk to ‘doco’ about sites of significance to Ngati Uekaha and Reunion of Waitomo Glowworm Caves Staff rangatahi about discovering their own creative talents. Ngati Ruapuha. This is a wonderful account of local Maori history. Bookings essential. Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre, 5.30pm Pub Party 1 Past and present staff of Waitomo Glowworm Caves are Karakia Whakamutunga Curlys Bar, 6.00pm invited to attend a reunion gathering to celebrate 125 Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre, 11.00am years of guiding at the Caves. Please register for this For 125 years visitors have flocked to Waitomo and event. Entry: $20 per person. Bookings: 07 878 8227. now it’s time to acknowledge their help in making the Minister Barney Winikerei will close the Limestone, Waitomo Glowworm Caves a success. Let’s celebrate our People & Time Event and set the scene for celebrations 7 SEPTEMBER international guests, Curly-style! On Wednesday night, 25 years from now in 2039. Following the closing we play games of the world in a round-robin competition. ceremony guests are invited to come to Tokikapu Marae Hill Tops Walk On Friday night, music of the world will dominate the for refreshments. Departs from Spellbound, 9.00am scene. Bring your favourite nation’s flag, or dress up in their national attire on either night. There will be prizes Join Peter Chandler on a Sunday walk. Spectacular for best dressed, and of course, enjoy the world-famous views of the village, Waitomo Valley and Te Kuiti are hospitality of the crew at Curlys Bar. guaranteed on this walk so bring your camera to capture the stunning scenery. Bookings essential. 11 SEPTEMBER Walk with Pictures Screening of Waitomo Movies Departs Waitomo General Store, 12.30pm Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre, 5.00pm A nice way to meet new people and share ideas and Waitomo has fascinated locals, visitors and movie thoughts as you walk to the four exhibitions being makers for decades. Come along and see some of our presented in Waitomo. archived movie footage that includes local families, tourism and caving. FOR THE FULL PROGRAMME VISIT WWW.WAITOMO.COM OWWO GL RM C O A M V O E T I S

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BY GRANT JOHNSTON Daffodil Day

Council’s recent press release on its BY CATHY ASPLIN TC020914CA03 annual dog control report had a strong RIGHT: Kids to Five message about barking dog remedies, Te Awamutu’s ANZ staff Garrett Kett and but councillors at last Tuesday’s meeting raised $6837 during Daf- Candyce Clothier walk were keen to learn more about biting fodil Day on Friday. with children from the incidents. Spokesperson Diane centre to deliver a Cr Hazel Barnes said there was a Unwin says she is donation to the ANZ on public appetite for more control of delighted with the result Friday. The George dangerous dogs. She recalled a dog and it was “a brilliant Street pre-school had a attack one year that had disfigured a day”. pyjama day to celebrate young girl. “All our staff were Daffodil Day and famil- The annual report showed 75 bite involved, we even had ies donated gold coins attacks had been recorded in Waipa former staff coming in support of the annual District the year from July 1, 2013 to back to help out with the Cancer Society June 30, 2014 (down three from the cake stall. fundraiser. previous year). “Lots of people Cr Barnes wanted to know if this dropped off items for the included any attacks on children (a query stall, including baking supported by Cr Clare St Pierre). from Te Awamutu Col- Karl Tutty, environmental services lege students. team leader, said there were no attacks on “It was lovely to have children during the past year that he Linda Bennett help out could recall in particular (due to their on the barbecue. severity). “We also had some Attacks recorded included all aggress- marvellous support ive contact with animals and people. from businesses, especi- No attacks during the year had ally Magills, resulted in prosecutions. Countdown, Fresh Mr Tutty said owners often agreed to Choice, Subway and TA have their dog involved in an attack Country Fresh. euthanized rather than face prosecution. “Thanks to Anne There were 37 dogs euthanized over the Hindrup too for provid- year and 25 re-homed. ing a doll for the raffle. At the end of the year there were 11 Our community is very dangerous dogs and 64 menacing dogs — generous.” up on 8 and 41 respectively from the previous year. There were 7229 dogs TC020914CA02 registered at year’s end. RIGHT: Te Awamutu’s Mr Tutty explained that the menacing Marlene Hansen gives a dog classification was breed related donation to bowler rather than behaviour related. Lynda Bennett and ANZ Mayor Jim Mylchreest said the public staff Mark Smith (left) would expect that Council’s attitude and Brett Robinson at would be that any attack was serious and the sausage sizzle out- should not be tolerated. side the ANZ.

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It also asked if there were to be any new footpaths in the Kihikihi area, specifically Leslie Street. The Board supported a Community Discretionary Fund application from the RICHARD HURRELL Mangapiko Hall Association for $10,000 to — CHAIRMAN assist with recladding the hall.

1 A substantial amount of work has been carried out on the inside of the hall, by the hall committee, over recent years and they have over 75 per cent of the costs in hand for recladding and painting. At the Te Awamutu Community Board Two funding applications from the Kihi- meeting on Tuesday, August 12 a presenta- kihi Resident and Ratepayers Committee tion relating to the Revenue and Financing were declined. Policy of the districts country halls showed One request for heaters for the Town Hall there are currently 18 country halls in the amounted to $11,000, with the Board mem- Waipa that are administered by individual bers seeking more information about usage hall committees. and charges. The second was for administra- These halls are funded via a separate rate tion and plants, but required more clarity for households within the hall rating area. around each area of the request. The Pirongia, Kihikihi Town and the The Community Board is happy to have Kihikihi Memorial Halls are funded by a any organisation attend a meeting to discuss different rating system and are adminis- an application they may have put forward. tered by the Council. This way all board members can ask Community Board members supported questions so we are clear on what the local hall committees continuing to adminis- funding application is about. ter the halls in their areas, but considered The Board would like to have feedback that the usage charges for the three council about projects that have been identified. halls should be reviewed as the charges do They are Kihikihi — Te Awamutu not, in some instances, cover the cost of cycleway, CCTV cameras for Te Awamutu cleaning after the event. and Cambridge, tidying the northern The annual Footpath and Kerb priority entrance to Te Awamutu and installing a list was presented. The Board supported the pedestrian bridge on Ohaupo Road. scheduled presented, but asked for clarifi- Send your comments to

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9728736AA Tuesday, September 2, 2014 Te Awamutu Courier 11 Promotion READER’S PIC grants not used for promotion

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Council wants to ensure recipients of district promotion fund grants use the money for promoting their event rather than just propping up the running of it. At last Tuesday’s monthly Council meet- READER Colin Pinkerton thought there was more than a touch of irony in the ing, Cr Sue Milner said some groups had juxtaposition of these two placards on Alexandra Street/Paterangi Road. received funds but did not ensure “the word 9484960AA got out” about their event. Mayor Jim Mylchreest said some people were utilising their grants to run their event rather than promoting it. “Staff are going to have a look at the policy (for the District Promotions Fund) to try to ensure grants are used for promotion. “We can target the money better to get better results in terms of spreading the word about events.” Cr Hazel Barnes had sparked the dis- cussion when she said that the annual equestrian eventing day at Kihikihi Domain was gaining a reputation not only among From Magills – your local butcher.. Valid: 01/09/14 - 14/09/14 New Zealand riders, but overseas ones as well. “I was on Skype with a couple of riders overseas at the weekend and although they have events like Burghley, they rate the Kihikihi event as one of the most challeng- ing. “The Kihikihi Domain Users committee should feel very proud of what they have achieved. They have taken what was a cow paddock 15 years ago and turned it into one $13.99 KG of the best facilities. They now have an event that has a large impact on the eventing sport $5.99 KG and is regarded as the jewel in the crown of New Zealand eventing.” Cr Barnes said the event was well publicised through the Courier, but deserved greater recognition and promotion to a wider audience. $12.99 KG Mr Mylchreest said more marketing was needed by event organisers. $10 EACH Cr Barnes agreed, but said marketing was expensive. Correct contact for Pink Ribbon lunch

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BY COLIN THORSEN Pacific Islands in 1979 and Wales/Spain 1982. Waikato fullback Albert His most memorable games Nikoro’s 59 metre penalty for St Pat’s senior team were, against Canterbury revived ironically, both against the memories of the prodigious boot TC020914SP13 Fraser Tech team of 1972 that had of our very own Andy Baker. FLASHBACK: been unbeaten for one and a half Te Awamutu St Patrick’s Andy Baker seasons in Waikato first division Baker was called the ‘Prince of gets Waikato (now known as premier grade). Albert Park’ during his reign at on the front St Pat’s upset them 12-9 in the fullback or five-eighth for his foot against first game of the season. Baker, club, sub-union and Waikato. the 1982 on debut, scored all his team’s He dropped goals with ease touring Aus- points with four penalties. from inside his own half, punted tralians at The St Pat’s Green and Golds 70 metres with no great effort and Rugby Park in proved their win was no fluke by was a shrewd and powerful run- Hamilton. downing Tech 18-16 in the cham- ner. Making the pionship round. The kick he is most famous tackle is Aus- Baker was again to the fore for was a punt from deep inside tralian captain with two crucial drop goals, one his own 22 that ended up going Mark Ella. The with his left foot and one with his out a metre from the opposition Waikato sup- right. goal-line (in the referee’s corner) port players It was hardly surprising that playing for Waikato in a Ran- are All Black this exceptionally gifted furly Shield defence against Bay Geoff Hines footballer went on to play 50 of Plenty at Rugby Park, Hamil- (arm raised) games for Waikato at first and ton. and Miah second five-eighth as well as Waikato coach at the time, Melsom. fullback. George Simpkin said he had never seen anything like it. digious kicking all the more Had he not injured his knee in in 1977. ■ FOOTNOTE: Albert Nikoro is It took the stuffing out of the remarkable was the fact that a pre-season club game, Baker It was a cruel twist of fate. He affiliated to Te Awamutu Sports Bay forwards and Waikato went they were playing with much would have played fullback for never played for the All Blacks Club, but was unavailable to play on to repulse their challenge. heavier leather balls in those the All Blacks in the first test but he did make the New Zealand for them this season because he What made Baker’s pro- days. against the touring British Lions Maori team to Australia and the was still playing for the Blues. Pikari, Morgan emphatic strokeplay champions

There was no doubting Schofield was a distant runner-up. David Wolland was the Junior was won by Jill Morgan with with Rewa Hawira 103, 107, 104 Compton Pikari would win Te All the other divisions were B winner with 100, 101, 102, 96 rounds of 79, 80, 80 for a 54-hole (314) finishing 15 shots to the Awamutu Golf Club’s senior closely contested. (399), with Colin Green (402) total of 239. She was eight shots good from Shirley Lord (329). The men’s strokeplay championship Robert Wetere took out the runner-up. clear of the runner-up Jan nine hole title went to Linda — it was just a question of by how intermediate title with rounds of Wolland also claimed the Acme Mandeno (247). McFall. much. 90, 79, 83, 81 (333), finishing two Cup for overall nett in the Bronze I was a right royal Strokeplay nett winners and As predicted, he scored a run- shots clear of runner-up Edward strokeplay, while Pikari collected battle with June Gillespie getting runners-up: Silver: Jan Mandeno away victory with a five-under- Kay (335). the Eddie Furborough Putting home by one shot from Alma 205, Barbara O’Regan 223. Bronze par 72-hole total of 275 with rounds The Junior A title went to John trophy. Goodwin. Gillespie shot 96, 92, 97 1: June Gillespie 222, Glennis Kay of 71, 70, 67, 67. Irving 89, 94, 88, 88 (358), from MORGAN RULES (285) to pip Goodwin (286). 243. Bronze 2: Shirley Lord 227, Club manager Matthew Gordon Kirkham (361). The women’s silver strokeplay Bronze 2 was more clear cut Rewa Hawira 230.

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Public Notices To Let For Sale Under $50 Trade Services Trade Services Employment Vacancies 9754336AA TIRED of house cleaning? ROOMS TO RENT Call Kathe 027 9635 269. FOR TELEVISION TRUCK DRIVER/LABOURER and & EXTERIOR house brush EPAIRS TUNING with attached hose $10. R LABOURER Phone 870 3275. CAMBELTS • Television Aerial Installations & Extensions Required for a local scaffolding company. TYRE and Tune Centre. 9665314AA • Satellite Dish Installation The successful applicants must have a good work ethic, TE AWAMUTU SPORTS THREE aluminium pots, WOF, servicing, and all • Stereo Repairs Since small, medium and large 1990 positive attitude towards others, be willing to learn and JUNIOR RUGBY mechanical repairs, 21 Portable, insulated, power, $40. Phone 871 7351/027 Bond Road. Phone 871 WESTEND ELECTRONICS 8711 515193939 take on responsibility as required. 9755125AA 235 8186. AGM carpet, curtains 3267. Please send CV to: Various sizes CLASSIFIED Deadline is Computer Services Alpha Scaffolding Ltd, 201 Paterangi Road Te Awamutu, Thursday 11 September Phone/text 07 847 3172 Pest Control 7pm at the Te Awamutu midday, day prior to or phone 07 8701570. 027 458 2904 publication. CHIMNEY PC PROBLEMS? Sports Clubrooms www.rooms2go.co.nz A1 Chimney Services - NO FEELING THE cleans, repairs, parts. fix, no fee, local IT All Welcome professional available for LOCKWOOD style Phone Andrew Taylor BITES - Night Shift Firewood 871 4244. on site repairs, upgrades country home with and trouble shooting, PC Enrolled Nurse or Experienced Care Giver garden, rent negotiable, FIREWOOD for sale, 5m3 - MAGICSEAL 3 and laptop sales, no call Oparau area. Phone Val $170, 10m - $300 out fees for help. Phone See us to STOP TE AWAMUTU delivered. Phone 07 873 sleepless nights this • Eight to ten night/afternoon shifts per ATHLETICS 871 0693. HOUSE Matt 027 515 6996 or 870 fortnight. 9190 or 021 617 349. 3038. Summer AGM ONE brm flat in country. WASHING Door and Window • Must be empathetic by nature and committed Phone 07 212 2995. MACROCARPA, ute PHONE WashBright 871 Gardening & screens to the care of the Elderly. 16 August 2014 loads, Phone 027 423 1381. 7389. Phone 870 6267 7pm at the Landscaping 0800 104 466 We can offer you a competitive rate, and Clubrooms on TE Awamutu College ongoing personal development in a family Armstrong Avenue Music Department GARDENER oriented environment. firewood fundraiser, pine RON Elder for all your mix, ready to burn, $80 DRAINAGE garden maintenance. Property & Home 865/1 Cambridge Road, CALL Andrew on 0275 532 614 or email 9755060AA collected, $100 delivered No job too big Phone 870 6453 or 027 845 Maintenance Personal 3 three brm, $285 p/wk per m . Text/phone 027 8530. your CV to [email protected] A BABY? Planned or 2790 061. or too small - WATERBLASTING - Te Ata Rest Home - Te Awamutu unplanned! Know your 9755051AA WE DO IT ALL! Phone Ultra Clean 0800 653 Te Rahu Road, 569 656 today! options. Ph Pregnancy four brm, $295 p/wk Counselling Services Livestock & Poultry Phone 870 6244 or 0800 773 4626 anytime. Colin 027 498 9022 GARDENING WINDOWS cleaned by the Rachel Hogben Quality, experienced experts. Phone Ultra gardening - Hedges, roses, TRUCK & TRAILER DRIVER WOULD the man with the 021 247 2441 Clean 0800 569 656. Professional Property or general weeding. steak-eating Foxy, we CALF MILK 9746616AA With the new season starting soon we talked briefly in Management Service All milk wanted MEATEATER Need a hand vegetable shop Saturday, www.eliterentalmanagement.co.nz HOMEKILLS LTD Let us help! Tuition will have a full time position available. please ring 027 863 3814. for calves. Regular maintenance EXPERIENCED teacher Phone Deb or a clean up. can help improve • Experience in all types of bulk cartage 871 4815 or Killing Board And Residence TE AWAMUTU Sheep - Pigs - Beef Call Tess 027 238 2517 reading, spelling, • Experience in metal spreading on farm 027 490 1007 writing, children and races would be an advantage SELF STORAGE 872 2853 A/hrs adults, enquiries 9704609AA 9691528AA WANTED welcome. Phone Lyn 871 • Clean license Classes 1 - 5 From $20 p/wk Phone 871 9995 BOARD/ROOM, 20 yr 24hr access TE AWAMUTU 1851. • Willing and able to work unsupervised female physio student for HEADS’N’TAILS and with early start times a maximum of four Camera Surveillance CALF disbudding and tail LAWN CARE 9403723AA weeks, eager to help out Phone 07 856 7584 trimming. Call or text • Lawn mowing Situations Wanted with family duties. Tylah Old 021 187 9562 ONSITE PLEASE PHONE or 027 608 1749 evenings. • Hedge cutting Phone 871 3848. REPAIRS LTD • Broadleaf spraying FENCING CORBOY EARTHMOVERS LTD

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Te Awamutu Weekly Sale Te Awamutu Saleyards, Paterangi Road Thursday, 4 September 2014 Sale Comprising: 11.00 Prime & Boners Store Cattle Dairies - Sold at completion of Boners & Stores, no later than 12pm

15 CTP Heifers 9753884AA 15 CTP Cows Vehicles Wanted Details on the Day 11.45 Sheep GET TOP $$$$$ 12.00 Calves 500 Calves Further Enquiries Mark Gaustad 0272 814 084 or 07 825 0552 Peter Schnuriger 0272 431 836 or 07 839 2821 Chris Ryan 0272 431 078 or 07 871 3313 Andrew Reyland 0272 237 092 or 07 871 3316 Andy Transom 0275 965 142 or 07 870 6059 Bill Donnelly 0274 932 063 or 07 873 1855

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