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Te Awamutu The Hire Centre Te Awamutu Landscape Lane, Te Awamutu YourC community newspaper for over 100 years Thursday, February 4, 2021 0800 TA Hire | www.hirecentreta.co.nz BRIEFLY O¯ haupo¯market day Books soar off the O¯ haupo¯village market day, run by O¯ haupo¯/Nga¯hinapo¯uri Lions Club, is this Saturday from 9am-1pm at O¯ haupo¯ Memorial Park. The market is on the first Saturday of every month. For site enquiries library shelves phone Ross Karl on 021860900. More help for job Kiwigrass Festival New Zealand's own National seekers added Bluegrass Festival, Kiwigrass is back for 2021. All of the best to services New Zealand bluegrass bands will gather for a weekend of Dean Taylor celebrating the music pioneered by Bill Monroe, Earl aipa¯ residents are Scruggs and Lester Flatt. An proving to be great event for all-ages. Held at the library users — with Don Rowlands Centre on the book issues soaring at Mighty River Domain, Lake Wboth libraries as book lovers came Kara¯piro during Waitangi back to the library after the holidays weekend, February 5-7. — but a new initiative will offer resi- Tickets available for purchase dents an even greater range of online. services. Three community librarians have been recruited to promote the Continuing initiatives of Digital Inclusion Alliance Education Aotearoa and support job seekers On Wednesday, February 17 with anything from computer literacy the Te Awamutu Continuing to learning how to write a CV in the Education Group is holding its wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. first meeting for the year. The The positions are funded by the committee are pleased to have New Zealand Libraries Partnership Professor Al Gillespie as the Programme from a funding package guest speaker. He will of $58.8 million entrusted to National elaborate on international Library by the Government to lead relations, Covid-19 and the and support Covid-19 recovery work domestic position of New across New Zealand’s library system New Waipa¯community librarian Hilary Newton is based in Te Awamutu Library and is available to promote digital Zealand. All are welcome to over two to four years. inclusion and support job seekers. Photo / Dean Taylor attend, it is at the Waipa¯ “We are thrilled to have these new Workingmen’s Club starting at staff with us and strongly encourage to workshops — depending on needs seniors, people with disabilities, re- our community librarians which is 10am. residents to come into the libraries and demand. fugees and migrants and people in very exciting.” and take advantage of the services The main programme is Stepping social housing. Sally says another new addition to they provide,” says Waipa¯ District Up, a way of building digital skills and She can assist anyone who thinks the libraries is an improved online Crimeline Council community services mana- knowledge in small, easy steps and they may benefit from Skinny Jump catalogue system which allows There is no Crimeline in ger Sally Sheedy. tailored for specific interests or job to apply for the service. library users to search for or renew today’s Te Awamutu Courier.It The new community librarian and expectations. In the first three weeks since books, put them on hold and view will return in next week’s Te Awamutu will be familiar to many It is for anyone who needs a hand Waipa¯libraries reopened their doors their loan history. edition. residents. up to improve their skills, with a on Monday, January 11, 10,000 books “We’re pleased to have this system Hilary Newton previously ran vari- major goal being to assist people into were issued from the Te Awamutu in place and believe our library users ous programmes through the library, employment. library and more than 22,000 from will enjoy how easy it is to use and What’s Hot/ including Toddler Time, Wriggle and Hilary will also be helping people Cambridge. the increased access it provides to What’s Not Rhyme and Make a Space sessions. with Skinny Jump — a programme to “It has been full steam ahead at our collection.” The Te Awamutu Courier has She has recently been working assist more New Zealanders become both libraries since reopening. Resi- welcomed back the What’s part time in the library in the evenings connected to broadband. dents are very pleased to get back to To find out more about Digital Hot/What’s Not feature. and as a host at Te Awamutu The programme is heavily the library after the facilities were Inclusion, Stepping Up and Submissions for the feature Museum. subsidised to provide an affordable shut for an extended break to give i the new catalogue go to can be sent to our Facebook Hilary is looking forward to the service for the thousands of Kiwis staff some much needed time off after www.waipalibraries.govt.nz, page or dropped off at 97 new position and helping people with who risk being excluded because of a tough year,” says Sally. call into the library and speak Sloane St. Be sure to write HOT their digital needs. cost. “Our staff have come back well to a staff member or call or NOT with your opinion. She expects there will be a range Hilary says the aim is to help rested and ready for a busy year 0800 WAIPADC and ask to be of options, from one-on-one sessions families with children, job seekers, ahead. We have also been joined by put through to the library.

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Te Awamutu Otorohanga Putaruru 2 Livingstone Brothers Ln 12 Progress Drive 89 Tirau Street P: 07 871 6781 P: 07 873 8500 P: 07 883 3423 2 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, February 4, 2021 Broader view is needed Circulated free to 14,045 homes in Jim Mylchreest been forced to take drinking district to the other on an gas emission targets, is the Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Waipa¯mayor water from the Waikato River ongoing basis. apparent lack of consideration near Cambridge, increase the I note the recent central about the environmental and CIRCULATION 14,045* ast month I concluded water treatment capacity at government announcement social costs of mining lithium my column on the need Parallel Road, and then pump from the Climate Change and what to do with old PHONE: 07 871 5151 for more data before an it to Te Awamutu largely Commission on measures batteries. A cursory Google POSTAL ADDRESS: L informed decision because our ability to take necessary to decarbonise the search will identify a number of 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, could be made on whether or water from Mangauika Stream economy, with one of the key the negative consequences of Te Awamutu 3840 not to opt into the proposed will be significantly reduced in recommendations being to ban mining lithium and the impact it OFFICE HOURS: water and wastewater reforms 2030. the import of all fossil fuelled has on the communities being promoted by central This is based on an arbitrary vehicles within 14 years and surrounding the mines. There is Monday - Wednesday 10am - 2pm government. I would like to decision that the current half of all new cars and no way in the world that the Closed Thursday, Friday, Public Holidays continue this theme this month situation is having such an motorbikes needing to be mining of lithium would be a DELIVERY QUERIES: 0800 111 200 as I get the distinct feeling that adverse impact on the electric by 2027. One of the permitted practice in New many policy decisions are Mangauika Stream that the barriers already identified for Zealand because of its toxic EDITORIAL being made in isolation without community can afford to write some Kiwis to swap to an side effects and damage to the Dean Taylor (Editor) a broad worldwide view of the off a significant proportion of electric vehicle is only having environment. If climate change Ext: 67705 0274 819951 implications of those policies. It the value of the existing on street parking – only last is to be considered a global [email protected] is over to us all to challenge treatment plant and network, year changes were made to the problem then surely we need to these policies and demand that which is largely gravity fed with Resource Management Act to consider the environmental Caitlan Johnston Ext: 67710 they are fact based and data high quality raw water, install prevent councils from requiring impacts from the source to [email protected] driven. the new infrastructure and then off street car parking in new disposal and not ignore the Jesse Wood Ext: 67713 There is no doubt in my mind meet the ongoing increased developments. This is not a negatives because they [email protected] that climate change is now a electricity and operating costs criticism of the need to look at happen to be in someone else’s SPORT reality and how we manage and to treat and pump water across alternative development country. mitigate the global impacts of the district for evermore. To my options, but rather a need to The last thing we need in [email protected] this phenomenon is critical for knowledge, at no time has consider the consequences of New Zealand is large stockpiles ADVERTISING the wellbeing of all of our there been an assessment a knee-jerk reaction in trying to of old lithium batteries stored Sarah Verran 021 345 951 communities from tomorrow undertaken of the free up more land for housing alongside existing piles of old [email protected] onwards – there is simply no environmental gains to the without considering those tyres. Both are extremely CLASSIFIEDS time to waste with more and Mangauika Stream versus the transport consequences. inflammable and highly toxic. more talk. impact on increased carbon A further concern about the Next month I promise a more Tania King Ext: 67708 If we use one of our own emissions to treat and pump focus on electric vehicles, in an positive comment on the state [email protected] examples in Waipa¯, we have water from one side of the effort to meet our greenhouse of the world. We welcome letters - preferably via email. They should be under 300 words and must have the sender’s name, address and phone number. No pseudonyms are accepted and names will only be Waikato moves into restricted fire season withheld in special circumstances at the Waikato moved into a restricted fire season as www.checkitsalright.nz and follow the fast,” says Matt. discretion of the editor. Letters are not of 8am yesterday for all of the Waikato, Waipa¯, instructions,” he says. You can still use your gas or charcoal usually acknowledged and may be edited, O¯ torohanga, Matamata-Piako, Hauraki, Wai- “While it’s been nice to enjoy the warm barbecue and have a hangi or umu during a abridged or discarded. tomo and South Waikato districts. weather we’ve had recently, the hot dry days restricted or prohibited fire season — but make We’re online at Principal Rural Fire Officer Matt Cook says have meant the fire danger in the Waikato has sure to follow the safety tips at www. nzmecommunitynews.pressreader.com this means anyone in or visiting the Waikato increased. checkitsalright.nz will need to apply for a permit to light an “The earlier wet warm weather has meant Thames-Coromandel and Great Mercury outdoor fire. good grass and scrub growth. These fuels are Island remain in a prohibited fire season with “It’s easy to apply for a fire permit — go to drying out quickly and can cause fires to spread a total fire ban.

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call to save water over the long weekend hasn’t held off the move to Water AlertA Level 2 for parts of Waipa¯ district and Hamilton city. Residents in Hamilton, Te Awamutu, Pirongia and O¯ haupo¯ will move to Water Alert Level 2 today. Water Alert Level 2 means sprinklers can only be used between 6 and 8 in the morning or evening on alternate days. This means houses with even street numbers can use sprinklers on even days and odd-numbered houses are able to use sprinklers on odd The old Albert Park pump station which will soon be days. Hand-held hosing is still demolished. Photo / Dean Taylor allowed at any time. Waipa¯ District Council’s Water Services manager Mar- tin Mould said the move for Pump station to Waipa¯would help to prolong the water supply in towns where water sources are more be demolished affected by changing weather conditions. The now defunct wastewater pipes between “Last summer’s drought is wastewater pump station the prison and Kihikihi, and still firmly in our minds as we and underground storage pipes from Albert Park to make this move, we want to tanks in Albert Park, Te the Te Awamutu prolong our supply as long as Awamutu, will be Wastewater Treatment possible. Our residents are demolished next week, Plant. The new upgraded already making good strides in following the installation of facility at Albert Park also reducing their water use this the new pump station included three large summer, so we hope the small nearby. underground storage tanks adjustment will be easy to do. Waipa¯District Council which can hold up to “Now is also a good time to began construction on the 540,000L of wastewater in address any leaks, turn off Contractors working on construction of the neutralised tank. Photo / Supplied replacement pump station an emergency event. taps, and make other small and three underground A large section of the changes to be mindful about Now is also a good expected to continue we need storage tanks in November Millennium Sculpture Park, how you use your water.” to ensure we are using water About the water 2019 to support the located next to the old Meanwhile progress on time to address any sustainably, particularly when alert level system: wastewater discharge pump station, will be fenced Stage 2 and 3 of the new Te leaks, turn off taps, it comes to outdoor water use. ● The water alert levels and which will now be received off for health and safety Awamutu supply from the We know on some days up to their corresponding from Waikeria. purposes while demolition Waikato River is ahead of and make other half of the city’s water usage requirements are a way to Council’s service takes place over February schedule. small changes to be is outside on lawns, gardens, use water in a sustainable delivery group manager and March but access will be Progress is going well on pools and for washing vehicles manner and ensure Dawn Inglis said removing maintained to the dog Stage 2 with the Bond to Race- mindful about how and boats. If this level of de- consistent supply the old facility was another exercise area beyond. course Roads section being mand continues, a move to throughout summer. The step closer to completing The Pioneer Walkway laid for the new water supply. you use your water. Water Alert level 3 may be water alert level system the Waikeria project. will remain open At this time a road closure may needed, which will mean no consists of four alert levels “We completed throughout the works for be in place, with detours in sprinklers are to be used at all.” and matching requirements. commissioning the new pedestrians and cyclists place to maintain residential Water Alert Level 2 restric- ● facility at Albert Park in using the diversion that has access. connecting to the new bulk tions also apply to households Water Alert Level 1 Use December 2020 which we been in place since work Stage 3is the new water main, which connects to Stage in Waikato district’s southern- sprinkler systems between are pleased to say has been started in 2019. treatment plant building, 2. most areas of Tauwhare, 6am-8am and 6pm-8pm. running without issue since. Once the old pump which is having the final Hamilton City Council’s City Gordonton, Matangi, Hand-held hosing can be Demolishing the old pump station and tanks have been touches applied and the first Waters manager Maire Porter Tamahere, Newstead/Eureka, used anytime. station and storage tanks is demolished, council will lift for the treated tank has said water consumption over Wallace Road and Stonebridge ● Water Alert Level 2 Use the last step prior to re- mulch the soil in been completed. the past few days in the city Estate, which receive their sprinkler systems on establishing the site and preparation for sowing The switchboard which will has increased significantly, water supply from Hamilton. alternate days between reinstating Pioneer grass seed in the autumn control the plant operations with Hamilton reaching almost Cambridge and Kihikihi will 6am-8am and 6pm-8pm. Walkway to its original months. has also been received and will 80 million litres on Monday. remain on Water Alert Level Hand-held hosing can be path.” be installed over the coming “With the dry hot weather 1. used anytime. The upgrade is part of the More information week. ● Waikeria pipeline project about the Waikeria Construction of the More tips about saving water around the home can be Water Alert Level 3 No use which also involves the i pipeline project can neutralised tank, which is used found at smartwater.org.nz. of sprinklers. Hand-held construction of a be found at the to backwash and cleans the i Residents who have signed up to the Smart Water hosing only. wastewater pump station at council website: plants on a regular basis, has e-newsletter will be notified directly when the new water ● Water Alert Level 4 No use Waikeria Prison, and the www.waipadc.govt. been started and contractors alerts will take effect. 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Caitlan Johnston and a climb over a sand dune will take visitors to Ka¯whia’s Ocean Beach. he west coast town of Here are Te Puia Springs, natural hot Ka¯whia’s Ocean Beach provides opportunities to dig natural hot water holes, Ka¯whia is a great place to pools that can be enjoyed at low tide wind surfing, surf casting, sailing and swimming. visit this Waitangi Day long — just be sure to pack a shovel. The weekend; the town will be beach is also a great place to swim, Tbustling with visitors who will all be sail, paddle board, surf cast and wind there to attend the popular Ka¯whia surf. Kai Festival. Visiting for the festival also Fishing provides a great opportunity to ex- Ka¯whia is famous for its west coast plore other activities and sights on fishing spot and keen fishers can offer around Ka¯whia once bellies are choose from harbour fishing, kayak full. fishing or charter fishing which are There are an abundance of things to do in Ka¯whia including Ka¯whia is a great place to escape all very popular amongst visitors. fishing from the harbour, horse treks, learning about the town’s to and relax, whether that be by Fishing charters can be great for history at the museum or playing a round of golf. heading to the beach, playing a quiet groups and families and can be Photos / Caitlan Johnston round of golf or wandering through booked through Dove Charters or the museum and art gallery. On the Venture Fishing Charters. Kayaks can other hand there are plenty of activi- be hired from Ka¯whia Beachside ties for adventure-goers such as horse The large ammonite that is on Scape Holiday Park. it was found just down the coast a souvenirs made by artists and de- kuku stream and offers views of both opened a new playground, providing trekking and kayaking to limestone display at the Ka¯whia museum. At little bit here. It is huge,” says Kit. signers that call Ka¯whia home. Ka¯whia and Pirongia. The walk starts the children of Ka¯whia and visitors Ka¯whia’s main street features the popular Rusty Snapper Cafe´and the formations. the time of its discovery in the mid- Kayaking The ammonite was discovered by from the Manuka Track, across from with a challenging and modern play- General Store and Bakehouse, both great places to grab a bite to eat. Ka¯whia Kai Festival 70s it was the largest in the world. As well as fishing, kayaking is also an amateur palaeontologist in the Horse riding the Te Kauri lodge on State Highway ground. It features a climbing net, When Waitangi long weekend rolls popular and is a great way to explore mid-70s and sits in the Ka¯whia Ka¯whia is one of the country’s 31. Along the track there is a junction climbing walls, rope climbs, swings, around it means the Ka¯whia Kai ourite Raymond Soloman. the nearby limestone formations and Museum among other Jurassic fossils most adventurous and scenic places that leads to a picnic and camping a slide and a hamster wheel. It is on Festival is on. This year over 4000 There will also be a paddle of a fossils. A 40-minute kayak from the found around the local area. At the to go horse trekking with miles of spot. Jervois St and has expansive views people are expected to head along to waka crewed by local paddlers and harbour towards Rakaunui, time of its discovery it was the biggest ocean beach and forestry trails on of the harbour. There is a skate bowl the festival on Saturday to get their a performance made by the Te Pou Matukaraka Island and Tuapa Island one in the world. The museum also offer. Ka¯whia Ocean Beach Horse Ka¯whia Golf Club close by and picnic tables. hands on some of the kai on offer, O Te Kowharawhara kapa haka are some interesting limestone houses many other local artefacts, Riding Treks offer a number treks The golf club is said to be one of including hangi, mussels, whitebait, group. formations. photographs and publications that varying in price and time, ranging the most relaxing places to go for a Pou Maumahara oysters and kina which are traditional The festival is amongst the Top 10 “You’d want to head there with the tell the history of Ka¯whia. It is situated from two hours to two days and round. It is located at 181 Pearl Ave The Pou Maumahara stands in favourites. Indigenous Events in the country and tide coming in and come back with in part of the old waterfront offices starting at $100. Inquiries can be and is open all week, open clubhouse Omimiti Reserve, near the play- There will also be many craft stalls in 2018 it was ranked amongst the 30 the tide going out otherwise you’re on Omimiti St and is currently open made to 021 715 619 or infor@horse. on Sunday from 10.30am. Green fees ground on Jervois St, and it repre- demonstrating the art and processes Best Attended Attractions. paddling against it all the way,” says from Wednesday to Sunday from co.nz. are $10 for either nine or 18 holes and sents 150 years of Kingitanga and of weaving and stalls featuring It starts at 9am and goes until 5pm chairman of the Ka¯whia Community 11am to 4pm. on Sunday there is an open mixed symbolises the long-standing jewelry like greenstone and clothing. at Omimiti Reserve; entry is by gold Projects Trust Inc, Kit Jefferies. After checking out the museum Walking tracks scramble. partnerships between Ma¯ori and Entertainment will be provided by coin donation. Ka¯whia Museum and art gallery head to 78 Jervois St, the town’s A great track for visitors to do is European cultures in and around the local band The Ka¯whia Muso, The “In the museum itself they have got former post office building, and visit the Te Kauri Park Circuit Walk. It is Playground Visitor of Ka¯whia Museum, John Ka¯whia Harbour. It was carved from Diamond Divas, the popular Ocean Beach a plaster cast of the biggest ammonite the art gallery. It is run by volunteers a 2.5 kilometre loop and features a Late last year the Ka¯whia Com- Fleming, looking at the collection of a giant, ancient totara log from Pure- The kids will have a tonne of fun on the new playground in Ka¯whia, it is also Hulanesian and country music fav- A short drive from the town centre that was ever found in New Zealand, and features interesting works and swing bridge, runs alongside the Wai- munity Projects Trust Incorporated rocks, crystals and Jurassic fossils. ora Forest. a great place to have a picnic.

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Ron Bennett - St Andrew’s Church Inspiration that motivates any years ago, I was speaking with a younger teacher at St Kentigern College in Auckland. He had the job of trying to teach boys the intricacies Mof maths … after many struggling attempts he had a sudden revelation … all he needed to do was tap into what motivated them … if he could find that then learning became enjoyable and maths was no longer an agonising mystery. I wonder what motivates you … what makes you want to get out of bed on the morning and enter the day with Arborists and tree climbers Freddie Fisher (left) and Andy McNally gave up their time to install the new lights in the Te Awamutu Alive enthusiasm? I wonder what makes you tackle the challenges Community Christmas Tree. Photo / Dean Taylor of life (… and we all have plenty of those …) with the expectation that something good will emerge? Over the years, I have often found motivation through the experiences of others … listening to their stories either verbally or by reading them … and many years ago, I was Last minute install for lights captivated by a guy with a skipping rope and boxing skills. Now, I don’t like boxing as a sport, but this man had transformed the lives of many young people in Wellington he Te Awamutu Alive Community Arborist, Wilson Trees, Waipa¯ Hire and it was possible the lights wouldn’t make it through teaching them positive life skills via his boxing Christmas Tree was finally lit for Treelands. before Christmas. Academy … and next month he is coming to Te Awamutu! Christmas 2020 after it too became Baubles and decorations are sponsored He had been told they were in a container His name is Billy Graham … he is a New Zealander with a victim of the global pandemic. by Kevin and Christine Leech, Margaret and held up somewhere off the Auckland coast a keen sense of humour, an inspirational style of TOrganiser Dean Taylor says new lights Paul Bull, Garry and Donna Dyet, Cathy and and there was no plan to it to be unloaded. communication and a passion for living a meaningful life. ordered early in 2020 only arrived in Te Wayne Asplin, Florence and Ronnie Steven- However, one week prior to Christmas Billy is our guest speaker at the annual “Te Awamutu and Awamutu on Monday, December 21 — and son and Middletons Gift Boutique. the lights were unloaded and arrived in Te District Day of Blessing” on March 3 … if you’d like a little all the lights were only finally installed Christmas tree organiser Dean Taylor Awamutu. An emergency call was made to preview, just google his name and watch a YouTube clip Christmas Eve. thanks all the individuals, organisations and Treelands, which had offered its services, … he is worth listening to. The tree is in the Te Awamutu Rose businesses for their support. and arborist and climber Freddie Fisher As usual, the churches of Te Awamutu will be providing Gardens and is a project of Te Awamutu For this summer the community board came off holiday to install the lights. a free lunch at the Te Awamutu Sports Club at noon before Alive, with initial financial support from Te provided funds for new colour changing He called on a former Treelands col- Billy brings his inspirational message. This will be followed Awamutu Community Board and Te Awa- lights to replace the white lights. league, and now Hamilton City Council by various Ministers and Pastors specifically praying for mutu Community Public Relations Organ- Wilson Trees provided the manpower at employee, Andy McNally who also volun- God’s blessing upon all aspects of our community life. Our isation, as well as initial and ongoing finan- no cost to remove the lights during winter. teered his time. desire is to encourage and strengthen businesses, farms, cial support from Te Awamutu Rose Trust. An order to the supplier was made in Dean and his friend Wayne Asplin in- schools, councils, politicians, offices, service and emergency It is supported by Waipa¯District Council September, but global shipping disruptions stalled the final baubles back into the tree industries, volunteer organisations and churches. and electrical maintenance is provided by meant the imported lights weren’t delivered on the morning of Christmas Eve. Note Wednesday, March 3 in your calendar and keep this Contact Electrical. Over the past few years on time. The tree will remain lit until the end of date free ... as Billy says, “Don’t let it happen; make it happen!” support has also been given by Lenny the Dean says he was told by the supplier the Waitangi long weekend.

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considering what to do with their waste. Audit shows more “When we talk about throwing things away, there is no ‘away’ — it than half of waste just goes to a landfill. “We need to do everything we can could be recycled to reduce the amount of waste we generate, reuse what we can more hat residents are often, compost at home and recycle throwing in their rub- everything cleanly and correctly.” bish is revealed in the Sally said the full results of the Waipa¯District Council’s Waipa¯waste audit will be presented latestW solid waste audit. to council’s Service Delivery Commit- The results show more than half tee. (55 per cent) of items thrown into The council would continue to residents’ household rubbish could educate residents about how to deal have been diverted from landfill. with waste by running composting, Food made up the largest portion worm farm and bokashi workshops, of waste (36.6 per cent) with each promoting local food sharing groups household throwing away 3.6kg of and supporting projects that target food every week. avoiding waste through its Waste Council’s waste minimisation Minimisation Community Fund. officer Sally Fraser said food waste The council is required to com- was a major problem in Waipa¯. plete a solid waste audit at least once “We found a lot of meat, bread and every three years by the Ministry for fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as the Environment. No personal in- some perfectly good items like choco- formation was recorded or used in late, crackers and biscuits.” the audit. A solid waste audit is an in-depth look at what residents are throwing To view a video of the waste out, including which items could i audit and find out more visit have been recycled, reused, saved or Council contractors hand sorted rubbish before separating the items into categories and weighing them. Photo / Supplied waipadc.govt.nz/liftingthelid. eaten. During the week-long audit, coun- Each household is tossing 1.3kg of Paper is also commonly thrown in cil contractors collected bags and garden waste and organic material in the rubbish bin, with households bins from 253 randomly selected the bin, including items like lawn and throwing away 0.9kg paper every households on 44 streets for the audit. shrub clippings, kitty litter and hair. week, although more than half is They hand-sorted rubbish, “This makes up around 13.6 per recyclable. separating items into categories and cent of all waste, most of which could Sally said the audit provided an weighing them. be composted at home.” extremely accurate overview of According to the results, Waipa¯ Nappies and sanitary items were waste in Waipa¯. households are throwing 1.4kg of plas- also common, with residents “Waste audits are critical because tic into their rubbish bins each week, throwing away 1.2kg of this type of they allow us to see which areas we or 14.6 per cent of all rubbish thrown waste, or 12.3 per cent of all rubbish. should be focusing on to try to reduce out. “The rubbish bin is the right place waste as a district and get good “We found that 21 per cent of for nappies and sanitary items, recyclable materials out of the rub- plastics people are throwing away although there are certainly alterna- bish.” could have been recycled — like tive, low-waste products out there,” She said the rubbish bin should be plastic types 1, 2 and 5,” said Sally. said Sally. the last option when residents are 2010 MAZDA AXELA SPORT 2012 MITSUBISHI GALANT TURBO $ $ NOW 8,999 WAS $10,999 WAS $14,999 NOW 12,999+ORC SUPER POPULAR SPORTBACK! AUTO - TURBO! MODEL! WOW! $58.51 p/wk $73.54 p/wk SUPER NICE!

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Swap a can of food for a Work to start on Waipa¯section free Resene testpot! Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned onstruction is set to start on Waipa¯’s boardwalks, two bridges, drainage, culverts, cyclists will have some breathtaking views ColorShop and we’ll give you a FREE Resene Hamilton to Cambridge section of Te landscaping and fencing which will be placed across the river,” said Jim. testpot (worth up to $5.80). All cans of food will be Awa River Ride, following a successful alongside the Waikato River. Jennifer Palmer, general manager of Te Awa tender at the end of last year. Waipa¯mayor Jim Mylchreest said the new River Ride Charitable Trust, said the final sec- donated to local Salvation Army and community CThe $5.92 million construction contract was section would open up more economic, social, tion of Te Awa would provide many benefits foodbanks to give to Kiwi families in need. awarded by Waipa¯District Council before the and wellbeing opportunities for local residents to the public. “We’re thrilled to be starting holiday close-down to local contractor, Civil and visitors to the district. construction of this final section of Te Awa and Construction Services, based in Cambridge. “Our district hosts many internationally com- we cannot wait to open the entire path later The project has received two major funding petitive cyclists, and Cambridge has a keen this year.” contributions of $2.95m from Waka Kotahi NZ appetite as a community for more commuting “Te Awa is already one of New Zealand’s Te Ope Whakaora Transport Agency and a $2.84m investment and recreational opportunities. The Te Awa busiest cycleways and cycling is soaring across managed by the Provincial Development Unit, River Ride is already so well used, this addi- New Zealand — having 60km of connected, off- following the Council’s successful application to tional section which takes people across road cycleway travelling through beautiful and the Infrastructure Industry Reference Group for farmlands and through the trees, will only diverse scenery has so many social and FOR “shovel ready” project funding during the Covid- enhance the outstanding asset it already is.” economic benefits for our region.” HUNGER COLOUR 19 level 4 lockdown last year. The full Hamilton to Cambridge section will Once completed, the full Te Awa River Ride Waipa¯ District Council is also contributing be built by four different organisations, Waka cycleway will span 60km from Ngaruawahia, $1.14m of loan-funded resource into the com- Kotahi, Waipa¯District Council, Waikato District through Hamilton and Cambridge, finishing up munity asset. Council and Hamilton City Council, as it tra- at Horahora, south of Lake Kara¯piro. Work is expected to begin on the 10-month verses three district boundaries. build by now, with completion earmarked for “The Waipa¯section of the Te Awa River Ride, early November. The Waipa¯section includes between Banks Rd and the Velodrome, will For more information on the Te Awa 3km of 3m-wide concrete path, 1.4km of follow the Waikato River wherever possible so River Ride, head to www.te-awa.org.nz i Start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene ColorShop. Te Awa underpass for SH21 Airport Rd Te Awamutu: Cnr Albert Park Dr and Cambridge Rd, (07) 871 7020 Next month construction of an underpass of An underpass State Highway 21 Airport Road in Tamahere will on SH21 begin. Airport Rd will Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has con- provide a safe resene.co.nz/hungerforcolour tracted Downer Construction to building the crossing for underpass by the park to the north of Wiremu Te Awa Limit of 7 free testpots 60-80ml per household. Maximum of 1 testpot per Resene Tamihana Drive as part of its section of the Te walkers and colour. Food can must be at least 200ml/gm of food or more. Hunger for Colour runs Awa shared path between Cambridge and cyclists. from 1-28 February 2021 or while testpot stocks last. See details in store or online. Hamilton. “This underpass will provide a safe con- nection under SH21, not only for Tamahere District Coun- residents but for the thousands of walkers and cil and Hamil- cyclists that are expected to use Te Awa each ton City Coun- month,” says Waka Kotahi acting portfolio de- cil. livery manager Jo Wilton. Both the The local community, iwi and other key underpass and community groups were consulted on the the full Te Awa design and location of the underpass. The walls path between of the ramps down to the underpass will include Cambridge bayofplentytimes.co.nzgrabone.co.nz designs reflecting the history and importance and Hamilton of the Tamahere area to mana whenua. Awa is being built in four different sections by are expected to be complete and open to bayofplentytimes.co.nz The Cambridge to Hamilton section of Te Waka Kotahi, Waipa¯District Council, Waikato cyclists and walkers by the end of this year. grabone.co.nz WAREHOUSE RELOCATION

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Kihikihi For Sale Auction Te Awamutu For Sale $559,000 43A & 43B Whitaker St February, Wed 24th 2021 1pm 200A Goodfellow St Harcourts.co.nz/TA22283 Harcourts.co.nz/TA22277 Opportunities like this don’t arise every day, now’s your chance to own these Wow a great opportunity to buy a modern brick, double glazed home at a two fantastic 2 bedroom units with separate titles in Kihikihi. Situated on a large fantastic price. Built in 2014 on a small easy care 460M2 section tucked away 1009m2 section with their own ½ share cross lease titles and room to add value, Adam McGrath & Nadine Barker off the road, with single garage. This home consists of two double bedrooms, Viv Veale these properties have something for everyone. With 2 bedrooms each, heat 021 217 5703 027 238 4753 everything is modern, large bathroom and separate laundry and a second 021 911 295 pumps, open plan living, electric water heating, double garage, plenty of off [email protected] separate toilet. Easily heated, cooled and ventilated by heat pump and smart [email protected] street parking and room to modernise and potentially add value. vent. The kitchen has central island bench with breakfast bar and gas hob. Current rental appraisal: $640 per week in total. [email protected] Centrally located close to town, schools and entertainment. Current rent appraisal is $400-410 per week. Open home - Fri 5:00pm to 5:30pm Open home - Sun 2pm to 2:30pm

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Kihikihi For Sale By Negotiation Pirongia For Sale Auction 20B Walmsley St Harcourts.co.nz/TA22286 260 Belcher St February, Wed 10th 2021 1pm Harcourts.co.nz/TA22273 This modern 3 bedroom home has a feeling of something extra special to offer as Bring your vision and your toolbox! you walk up to the entrance. That feeling is realised upon entering the front door Mandy Lata & Stuart Parker An opportunity in the heart of Pirongia Villiage, Minutes to sought after Pirongia leading of into the spacious living area complemented by a kitchen perfect for 027 679 2224 027 283 5928 School (Decile 10). Three bedrooms, sunroom, double garage, and 1956m2 Annitta Dale & Wendy Smeaton entertaining family and friends. [email protected] section. The location is supreme, with central Pirongia on your doorstep. This can 027 334 5623 027 275 5655 The theme of entertaining family and friends carries on through to a covered al [email protected] only be described as possibly the best opportunity available in this tightly held [email protected] fresco patio and a magnificent well fenced back yard just waiting for the addition blue-chip area. of children and pets to play to their hearts delight. [email protected]

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Te Waitere For Sale Tender Õtorohanga For Sale Auction 1029 Te Waitere Rd February, Thurs 25th 2021 1pm 87 Haurua Rd February, Thurs 18th 2021 1pm Harcourts.co.nz/OH8925 Harcourts.co.nz/OH8936 Approx 5 min from town, this attractive property enjoys wide reaching views of Set on a picturesque 1.9250 hectares of land, this solid 3 bedroom home with Waitomo and the Waikato area. Pre Covid-19, this property had high occupancy office offers large open plan living, and a modern kitchen which all flowsoutto Kerry Harty & Karen Lennox as a B&B history and its easy to see why travellers love this rural location with Kerry Harty & Karen Lennox expansive covered decking that will make summer entertaining a dream. easy access to Te Kuiti, Waitomo and Otorohanga. Three double bedrooms, two A newly constructed double garage will keep the toys out of sight, and another 027 294 6215 027 559 4468 027 294 6215 027 559 4468 bathrooms and a choice of living areas including the conservatory and private [email protected] separate garage has been converted to a sleepout for all the extra guests that will [email protected] guest lounge with kitchenette, this home offers options for extended family or want to stay after enjoying a cold beverage in the evenings. Located just minutes guests. Situated on 6919 m2, with mature plantings, two car garage and room for from the boat ramp and Te Waitere Boat Club, this property will appeal to any apony. lover of water, those looking for a quieter pace of life or lover of water. Open home - Mon 2:15pm to 2:45pm Open home - Mon 3:15pm to 3:45pm

Õtorohanga For Sale $315,000 Õtorohanga For Sale Deadline Sale 34 Haerehuka St 21 Whitbourne Road Closing March, Wed 3rd 2021 Harcourts.co.nz/OH8944 Harcourts.co.nz/OH8946 If your budget doesn’t quite stretch to purchasing house and land, a Leasehold Beautifully situated directly opposite the Waitomo Golf Club. Designed with property could be the answer. friends, family and entertaining in mind, with spacious living areas and a kitchen Not only does this home occupy a prime site in a highly sought-after street, it’s Kerry Harty & Karen Lennox that easily caters for a large get-together with the focal gathering point being the Kerry Harty & Karen Lennox also beautifully renovated with a mix of modern and the charm of a 1930’s 027 294 6215 027 559 4468 covered and paved outdoor area. Currently six bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 027 294 6215 027 559 4468 garaging for four cars, there’s options to either convert back to five car garaging bungalow. Three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, topped off with spacious [email protected] [email protected] living and modern kitchen. You’ll love the privacy of the rear yard and year or add a third bathroom creating a semi self-contained granny flat, or studio unit. round outdoor living a covered deck provide. A double garage is an added bonus. Situated on 7040 m2, fenced into four paddocks.

Õtorohanga For Sale Deadline Sale Õtorohanga Business For Sale 103 - 105 Phillips Ave Closing Feb, Thursday 25th 2021 Price on Application Harcourts.co.nz/OH8938 We all know it’s a great time to invest in property and it doesn’t come more After 22 years of successful trading, and still thriving despite the ups and downs convenient than buying two dwellings on one title, with the potential to of 2020, “Marayns” is genuinely on the market. The timing is perfect for the Harcourts.co.nz/OH8942 subdivide at a later date. Both homes are very tidy with three double bedrooms Kerry Harty & Karen Lennox incoming business owner to select their choice of Spring/Summer 21 range and in each. Both are spacious and currently tenanted too. With sizable grounds for a 027 294 6215 027 559 4468 scope to add your own personality through introducing new lines to further Kerry Harty & Karen Lennox compliment the clothing range. If 2021 is the year to challenge yourself, or opt family to enjoy and a shared double garage which is divided for security. House 1 [email protected] 027 294 6215 027 559 4468 has a large deck for morning sun and House 2 has a large rear yard with a for a career change to be your own boss, this is a rare and exciting opportunity paddock in behind and relatively private. to become part of a growing community with a strong focus on supporting local [email protected] business. Thinking Of Selling? Contact us today for a free market appraisal on your property.

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Taiko, the beardie belonging to local couple Keith Broome and Sonia Frimmel, captured by Keith shaking out her fur after a cooling summer swim. ■ Summer is a great time to snap some great images of having fun, family time, great activities - and of course that ‘whopper' fish. We would love to publish your photos in 2021 - send them in the best quality possible, with the photographer’s name and some info, to [email protected]

A windy wet day did not dampen cousins, Ariah and Charlie's Ashley Reid photographed his granddaughter Izzy at Kathryn Derby captured the stunning sunset while holidaying at fun as they shelled and ate fresh green peas from the Summer Katikati Bird Park when the birds took a liking to her — Whakatete Bay on the Thames Coast. garden. Photo by Anne Mackie. even though she had no food to offer.

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Pirongia For Sale Auction Kihikihi For Sale Auction 260 Belcher Street Wednesday 10th Feb 2021 43A & 43B Whitaker Street Wednesday 24th Feb 2021 1pm 174 Alexandra Street, 1pm 174 Alexandra Street, Renovate, Rent Or Retain Te Awamutu Two Units, Two Titles “Fantastic Opportunity” Te Awamutu Bring your vision and your toolbox! (Unless Sold Prior) Opportunities like this don’t arise every day, now’s (Unless Sold Prior) An opportunity in the heart of Pirongia Villiage, your chance to own these two fantastic 2 bedroom Minutes to sought after Pirongia School (Decile 10). harcourts.co.nz/TA22273 units with separate titles in Kihikihi. Situated on a harcourts.co.nz/TA22277 Three bedrooms, sunroom, double garage, and large 1009m2 section with their own ½ share cross 1956m2 section. lease titles and room to add value, these properties The location is supreme, with central Pirongia on your have something for everyone. With 2 bedrooms each, doorstep. Annitta Dale heat pumps, open plan living, electric water heating, Adam McGrath This can only be described as possibly the best 027 334 5623 double garage, plenty of off street parking and room 021 217 5703 [email protected] [email protected] Opportunity available in this tightly held blue-chip to modernise and potentially add value, what more area. could you need. Wendyy Smeaton Nadine Barker Vendors say ‘’Get It Sold!” 027 275 5655 Current rental appraisal: $640 per week in total. 027 238 4753 [email protected] [email protected]

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WHAT’S HOT

WHAT’S NOT

HOT ■ Excellent service in so many subjects provided by Citizens Advice Bureau, Lyn was especi- ally understanding and helpful. Thank you. ■ Local rugby teams helping with hay, showing a good sense of community. Festival One sign at Mystery Creek. Photo / Jesse Wood ■ Kids going back to school. ■ Motorists respecting road cyclists who use Park Rd and Flat Rd because their bikes aren’t designed for off-road bike Jesus coming back soon tracks. NOT ■ Trucks on roads in Kihikihi that part of vibe at Festival One aren’t designed for them. Shak- Festival One 2021 Jesse Wood festival in 2015. More Kiwi bands applied to take part in ing houses all hours of the day “It’s become more and more about commun- Festival One than ever before. and night. he seventh annual Festival One took ity than ever. “We had a big job programming because we ■ place at Mystery Creek over the Auck- “I guess most festivals like this start out as tried to fit as many in as possible,” said Graham. Further water restrictions be- land/Waikato Anniversary weekend being all about music and this has become more “It’s a mix of the old and familiar that you cause people aren’t saving with 65 artists on show. about being together. know and you look forward to. enough over Summer. T“People have been longing to get together,” “We’ve provided spaces where people can “Then there are the music legends inside our ■ Inconsiderate vandals said Festival One executive director Graham be together. We stop for lunch and dinner, world and new stuff — discoveries to be found Burt. rather than just charging right through and that around every corner. There’s a lot more of that disconnecting lights in Te Awa- “I feel exactly the same; it’s a mixed bag really. provides a rhythm to the day where people do this year.” mutu Alive Christmas Tree. You’re hoping, then when it finally happens you go back to hang out with each other. The 2021 theme of Festival One was Soon. Repaired and lit up again. go yeah this is good.” “It’s pretty full programming but it’s got “It’s from an old Christian song that says soon At 9am on Friday when people started spaces in it and I think that’s made it more he will return. It’s about Jesus coming back and, coming through the gates, Graham was finally community than ever.” soon. able to relax and realise that the festival was The drug and alcohol-free event is capped “With the craziness that’s around I thought able to happen uninterrupted by the Covid at 5000 patrons. it might pay to just have a little focus that one chaos elsewhere. Last year Festival One was sold out due to day, soon, he’s coming back,” he said. The team went above and beyond to make headliner Lauren Daigle but even without a “I don’t want my kids grow up without sure that all precautions were taken. major headlining act in 2021, tickets weren’t far knowing what I knew, which was that I was Festival One has evolved since the inaugural off the cap. pretty focused on that.”

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9 Galloway Street Kihikihi 3 1 1 275A Williams Street Te Awamutu 3 1 1 Attention Developers - Unique Opportunity Seeing Is Believing Tender Closes 2pm Thursday 18 February For Sale By Negotiation Astute developers will need to act fast in order to secure this This low maintenance property offers three bedrooms, an 2021 (unless sold prior) golden opportunity! Recently re-zoned for medium density office, open plan living area and a rumpus room which View teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1E2WGG8 residential housing, the 2398m2 (approx.) corner section View Monday 1:00 - 1:30pm could be used as an extra living room, a hobby room, a bar with 3 bedroom weatherboard home, is situated in a prime teawamutu,ljhooker.co.nz/1E69GG8 or even another bedroom, you choose. location, only 5 minutes from Te Awamutu’s CBD. LJ Hooker Te Awamutu (07) 871 5044 Braden Chick 027 373 7790 LJ Hooker Te Awamutu (07) 871 5044 Nadine Wells 027 444 0774 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 [email protected] Licensed Agent REAA 2008 [email protected]

81 Tiki Road Kihikihi 5 2 5 52 Moxham Road Te Awamutu 4 2 2 What a Show Stopper Lifestyle Block Close to Town Centre For Sale $1,490,000 For Sale By Negotiation This expansive lifestyle home of approximately 455 m2 Yet to be built a four bedroom home with two bathrooms, (approx) set on an elevated site is simply breathtaking. View teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1DXRGG8 open plan kitchen, dining, family room and a separate View teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1E3EGG8 Offering 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 laundry areas & formal lounge. Garaging is an attached double. expansive living, the whole property is designed with space This new build will be situated on a rural block of 2508m2 & unobstructed views in mind. (approx.) and only a short drive to the Te Awamutu CBD. LJ Hooker Te Awamutu (07) 871 5044 Gary Derbyshire 021 149 4371 LJ Hooker Te Awamutu (07) 871 5044 Ian Jones 027 447 1758 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 [email protected] Licensed Agent REAA 2008 [email protected] LJ Hooker Te Awamatu trading as Te Awamutu Realty (REAA 2008). All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries. With reliable, quality products you can trust, we have a range of Steelfort products for every backyard. Proudly New Zealand Owned Since 1946.

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UK decision to apply for CPTPP membership welcome

he UK’s decision to apply to join growth after the impact of Covid-19. the Comprehensive and “However, entry to CPTPP is also an Progressive Agreement for agreement to an ambitious, TTrans-Pacific Partnership comprehensive and high quality (CPTPP) is a welcome move, but any new outcome, including on red meat and other member must be prepared to commit to agriculture products. We expect the UK allowing high quality access to their to approach the negotiations on that market, says New Zealand’s red meat basis and in that spirit. Likewise, we sector. expect the UK to deliver the same “It is great to see the UK taking this ambitious outcomes in our bilateral Free step and supporting open global Trade Agreement negotiations.” markets,” says Sirma Karapeeva, chief Sam McIvor, chief executive of Beef + Sirma Karapeeva Sam McIvor executive of the Meat Industry Lamb NZ, says that before moving Association. forward with any new negotiations, the Zealand’s access to those markets. It “It is a valuable and important signal UK must urgently resolve the issue of sends the wrong signal about the UK's at a time of turbulence in world trade splitting New Zealand’s World Trade commitment to the global rules-based including rising protectionism. It is also Organization Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs). trading system and open markets. We strong affirmation of the central role that “The UK’s choice, alongside the expect the UK to work constructively and trade liberalisation can play in rebuilding European Union, to split the TRQs urgently to find a solution that does not economies and revitalising economic compromises the quality of New leave us worse off.” B+LNZ encouraged by commission report The Climate Change Commission’s focus sequestration already happening on per cent of our on-farm agricultural on reducing the country’s fossil fuel sheep and beef farms as a result of their emissions. emissions and its recognition that large- own conservation efforts over the last “We are also making good progress scale forestry planting is not the long- few decades. with the Government’s He Waka Eke Noa term solution is encouraging says Beef “Sheep and beef farmers have reduced Primary Sector Change Action + Lamb New Zealand. their greenhouse gas emissions by more Partnership to reduce primary sector Te Awamutu “The sheep and beef sector also than 30 per cent since 1990 while emissions and enable sustainable food acknowledges the increased focus on improving productivity and generating and fibre production for future planting native forest and the multiple export value for the country, says Sam. generations. We remain committed to Courier environmental benefits this delivers such “We are the only sector in New continuing our 20 years of substantial Your community newspaper for over 100 years as long-term stable sequestration and Zealand to record this scale of investment in research and innovation to enhanced biodiversity,” says CE Sam achievement. Furthermore, research has reduce agricultural emissions. To advertise with us phone 07 871 5151 McIvor. found the 1.4 million hectares of woody “We now need time to analyse the “However, farmers would have liked vegetation on New Zealand sheep and advice in-depth as it has significant to have seen greater recognition of the beef farms is sucking up between 63-118 implications for rural communities.” Take control and avoid

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Farming succession

in the return for ‘sweat equity’ (labour exchanged for an interest in the farming asset). If plans are Regan to change then acknowledging this with those involved will ensure all relevant information is kept transparent so everyone continues working McCorquindale towards a common goal. Fair and Equal? What does this mean to you? Waikato FarmWise Early inheritance/ in-house loans are becoming Consultant more popular in situations where family members wish to see their daughters and sons build a desired lifestyle while they are still around. If you What does the next 10 years of your farming are someone who wishes to leave the farm for business look like? A topic not often discussed generations to come, have you assessed the because there is usually a lot of history, emotion, viability of them being able to service the farms hard work, debt and equity, tied up in these requirements and are you offering a similar assets. It is difficult to work out what the best opportunity to those that don’t wish to pursue option/ alternative is to ensure the family’s legacy a career in the agricultural industry? It has also lives on. been very encouraging for the future of farming Succession planning by basic definition is, to hear some farmers helping non-family identifying and developing new leaders who can members into purchasing their farm when other replace older leaders when they leave, retire or family members don’t wish to pursue a farming pass on. Succession planning executed career. Some owners have offered to be a effectively can increase the family’s well-being, second tier lender to help get finance over the relationships, wealth and the future of the family’s line, and buy-out and lease to buy programmes asset. are being recognised in the industry. Getting all shareholders and stakeholders of Once a plan has been formulated it still comes your farming business on the same page allows down to the execution. What does the support relationships to grow and develop, rather than network look like to keep parties accountable? receiving false hope and expectations of what Strong relationships with your bank manager, one may think they are owed. This creates accountant, lawyer and any other advisor will unintended turmoil and can be resolved by help keep you in good stead to achieving your getting all parties involved and beginning the end goals. discussion. So what does all this mean? Having been Younger generations are returning to the involved with a few farms recently where keen home farm with their respective partners and and eager family members have left the farm even new additions to the family. This reiterates for different horizons has resulted in weakened the importance of understanding what the major relationships and upset. Don’t get me confused, shareholders wishes are for the future of the I’m not saying that the next generation is entitled business. If the intention of the returning family to ‘the farm’ but make sure the intent is very clear member is to continue building the foundation from the beginning. You don’t want a fantastic for future generations then how can this be relationship with your children and in-laws to allocated to ensure that those family members deteriorate over poor communication — it does not involved directly with the farm are still happen. Where to from here? Have a chat with considered in the overall picture? Is the family your significant others and just begin the member who is on the farm receiving a ‘fair’ conversation. The earlier everyone’s on the remuneration package for their efforts or is this same page, the better. 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MON to FRI 7.00-5.30 | SAT 8.00-4.00 Thursday, February 4, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 17 Organising your PC, 281 Fraser Street, Te Awamutu organising your life This tidy weatherboard home hasthreebedrooms,acombined Matt Bentley can be harder to manage once you’ve got a kitchenanddiningareaplusa Home PC Support: homepcsupport.co.nz large amount of files. separate lounge. The house is What I would consider to be the third most supported by a fully fenced front t often surprises me how people with important part of computer organisation is section, a carport and lots of exceptionally tidy homes can often have cutting down on the number of documents/ New Listing/Open Home basement storage. quite disorganised computers. One would pictures/etc you have. Deadline Sale Closes 24 February Ithink that the same principle would apply Do you, like so many others, have 50GB of at 1.00pm at Ray White to both situations, but some are, I suspect, less photos sitting on your hard drive? Te Awamutu, unless sold prior experienced at organising their digital lives than That’s fine, but how are you going to find View Sunday 7 February, their non-virtual ones. that one photo you want if you’ve got 40GB 12.00-12.30pm However, organisation within a computer of photos you don’t want? has much the same benefits as organisation Consider going through your new files Kirstie McGrail in real life: immediately when you get them off your phone, 027 270 3175 1. You know where old things are; removing the ones you don’t want, or doing a rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA21464 2. You know where to put new things; ‘spring clean’ on your computer each year to Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) 3. You know how to get things back if something cull the herd. goes wrong. That’ll make it easier to find what you want Backing up your data is one essential at a later point. component of computer organisation. Think of Programs exist for automatically sorting and it as if you’re dealing with house keys. You keep organising certain types of files. For pictures, a spare key somewhere in case something there’s Picasa, which, though now officially goes wrong or you lose the original key. Right? unsupported by Google, still works well as a Humans are fallible (or, so I’ve been told…). way to automatically sort your photos based By that small action, you save yourself an on age, and can automatically spot the faces 142 Bridgman Road, enormous amount of time/energy in the of friends and family for you. inevitable event of human error. For music there are various free programs Te Awamutu Likewise by keeping a backup of your data, like Mediamonkey and iTunes, which can sort you save yourself huge amounts of time and your tunes based on factors such as album title, This three bedroom modernised money if your hard drive fails, you get burgled genre or artist. Kodi is a program which does family home is a must see! Open or a lightning strike wipes out your computer much the same thing for videos. plan with polished native ﬂoors (another good reason not to leave your backup Ultimately there is no substitute for doing and light ﬁlled spaces. Three drive plugged in at all times, by the way). your own organisation, having a system for bedrooms, wrap around deck, Another important aspect to computer where to put things and therefore knowing patio area and close to town. organisation is having a system that works for where they are. New Listing/Open Home you, in terms of organising your files. From what I’ve seen, when left to their own Deadline Sale Closes 17 Feb. at Generally I advise people to group related devices most people tend to end up with 3.00pm at Ray White Te Awamutu, documents into named folders, because multiple backup drives, files for different unlesssoldprior. creating and using folders is basic computer businesses strewn across multiple folders and View Monday 8 February, knowledge and easy to do. computers. In other words, a mess! A tidy home 3.00 - 3.30pm Other options exist such as tagging is a tidy mind, or so they say, but the same documents (on Mac you can do this by default, applies to computers. Carrie Taylor on PC you can do it via the freeware app Don’t make your mind messy by making your 027 291 7555 “filemarker.net”), however these approaches computer messy. rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA22587 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

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This impressive home has captured the wow factor with its elevated panoramic views from insideandout.Thisfourbdrmhomeplusofﬁce/ ﬁfth bedroom, has been tastefully renovated with no expense spared. A butler’s pantry has been created to complement the entertainer`s kitchen which features engineered stone benchtops, dble oven, induction cooktop and plenty of bench space. Master bedroom with ensuite, walk-in wardrobe and French doors to the deck. With a paddock for pets and a three Final Notice/Open Home bay shed with power and an attached lean-to, this property has it all. Close to town with few neighbours, this is the country lifestyle you have been waiting for.

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Original design with generous Deadline Sale Lisa McBeth Central, brick, three bedroom Deadline Sale Lisa McBeth proportions and privacy, this home Closes 19 February 027 490 9294 townhouse. Rear sited off the road Closes 19 February 027 490 9294 is one to fall for. Large living room at 1.00pm at Ray White with a slight elevation and lovely low at 1.00pm at Ray White Gillian van der Veeken Gillian van der Veeken Te Awamutu, unless sold Te Awamutu, unless sold opening to the private lawn and outdoor 021 753 335 maintenance grounds. Sliding door to 021 753 335 living space. Three generous double prior the outdoor living which is private and prior rooms along with an ofﬁce, internal sheltered. Single internal access garage access garaging and laundry room. View with recessed laundry. This home is hard View Unique opportunity in an outstanding Sunday 7 February, to beat, make living here your reality. Sunday 7 February, location. 2.00 - 2.30pm 2.00 - 2.30pm rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA30002 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23839 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

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High proﬁle cafe and house rental Deadline Sale Pauline Love A well farmed, 15ha block of land, Deadline Sale Noldy Rust income in Kihikihi Closes 3 March at 1.00pm 021 155 4689 elevated with a rolling contour and Closes 17 February at 027 255 3047 • Building cafe 50sqm, residence at rear at Ray White Te Awamutu, beautiful views. Eight bay shed with 4.00pm at Ray White 70sqm on 534sqm (sizes approx) unless sold prior single phase power, another 2 bay shed, Te Awamutu, unless sold Howard Ashmore •Highproﬁle corner site steel cattle yards, well subdivided and prior. Price will be + GST 027 438 8556 • Proximity to CBD View fenced and watered. Disused old house, if any • Generous car parking Sunday 7 February, unlivable, is built of solid rimu native • Tenants - cafe lease and residential Wednesday 10 February, timber and could possibly be restored. View • Zoned Commercial 1.30 - 2.30pm by appointment rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23859 rwteawamutu.co.nz/OTR30000 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Thursday, February 4, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 19 Mitre 10 Cup players in US competition

RUGBY “I’ve been here coming up a year Tasman, Crusaders, All Blacks) Jesse Wood and I really like the city of Austin. Nice San Diego Legion: Lua Li (North people, lots of outdoor things to do Harbour, Northland, Blues); Josh ith Sky Super Rugby and good weather for the majority of Furno* (Otago, Wellington, Italy) Aotearoa less than a the year.” Seattle Seawolves: Brad Tucker month away, some After Covid-19 interrupting the (Waikato, Taranaki, Manawatu¯, New rugby fans may be won- 2020 season, Morath is more than Zealand Marist) deringW what other Mitre 10 Cup keen for this season to kick-off. New England Free Jacks: Joe John- players are doing with their time. “We were very disappointed the ston (Bay of Plenty); Jack Ram* March 20 sees the kick-off of the season had to end as we felt the team (Northland, Blues, Tonga); Beaudein 2021 Major League Rugby season in was heading in the right direction to Waaka (Poverty Bay, Taranaki, Wai- the US. A large number of current and contend for a title,” he said. “There’s kato); Harrison Boyle (Otago); Aleki former Mitre 10 Cup and Super Rugby plenty of buzz around Austin for the Morris-Lome (North Otago, Southland, players will kit up for their respective season to start and we’re looking Otago); Poasa Waqanibau (Wanganui, teams. There is one Canadian team, forward to putting on a good show Canterbury); Liam Steel (Auckland, the Toronto Arrows, alongside 12 US for our supporters.” Bay of Plenty) teams. The following players are current NOLA Gold: Kane Thompson* (Well- Counties Manukau first five-eighth and former players from (or that have ington, Southland, Hawke’s Bay, Jason Robertson, 26, who has also played in) New Zealand that are Manawatu¯, Taranaki, Highlanders, represented Waikato and Bay of Former Waikato back Jason Robertson plays for MLR team Old Glory DC playing in the 2021 MLR competition. Chiefs, Samoa) Plenty, heads into his second season alongside Te Awamutu’s Gordon Fullerton. Photo / Paris Malone / Old Glory DC Tasman first five-eighth Tim Old Glory DC: Mike Sosene-Feagai* with Washington based Old Glory DC. O’Malley is signed for the Dallas (Hawke’s Bay, Auckland, New Zea- “It’s a pretty different competition right behind us when we needed it ment.” Jackals who will make their de´but land Marist, USA); Gordon Fullerton to what we are accustomed to here most, by far and above the best fans Kurt Morath, 36, is an experienced appearance in the 2022 MLR. Re- (N/A); Api Naikatini* (Wellington, Wai- in New Zealand but it’s pretty special in the league,” he said. “On a personal Tongan first five-eighth with 38 Inter- cently he was seen training with the kato, Hurricanes, Fiji); Callum Gibbins to play in a league that is still taking note, I was stoked to get some good national caps and 340 points for his Crusaders. (Manawatu¯, Hurricanes); Mungo its baby steps into becoming what I form back and playing with a smile country. NEW ZEALAND’S MAJOR LEAGUE Mason (Waikato); Jamason Fa’anana- think will be one of the world’s top on my face again.” He has attended three Rugby LEGION: Schultz* (Auckland, USA); Danny leagues in many years to come,” said Later in the year, Robertson was World Cups and is the second highest *denotes international representa- Tusitala* (Auckland, Samoa); Jason Robertson. a standout for Counties Manukau points scorer for a Pacific Nation tive. Robertson (Waikato, Bay of Plenty, “Sport in the US is like a religion, after filling in the big boots of former behind Fiji’s Nicky Little (top points Italics denotes played in the 2020 Mitre Counties Manukau) so fans get behind their teams pretty Blues playmaker Baden Kerr. scorer for Tonga). 10 Cup. Rugby United New York: Sakaria vocally which makes for a great atmo- He claimed 57 points for the The former Hamilton Boys’ High Austin Gilgronis: Jamie Mackintosh* Taulafo* (Nelson Bays, Tasman, sphere to play in.” season, completing 91 per cent (20/22) student played eight games for Tara- (Southland, Otago, Highlanders, Samoa); Samu Tawake* (Canterbury, Before Covid-19 interrupted the of his attempted goal kicks. naki between 2006 and 2007. Chiefs, All Blacks); Reegan O’Gorman* Manawatu¯, Fiji); Kara Pryor (Auck- 2020 MLR season, Robertson had “I had a great relationship with the These days he dons the number (South Canterbury, Canada); Isaac land, Northland, Blues, Ma¯ori All started all five matches at number 10, Old Glory coach [Andrew Douglas] 10 jersey for the Austin Gilgronis. Ross* (Canterbury, Tasman, Blacks); Andy Ellis* (Canterbury, amassing 67 points, the top point back from my Waikato playing days “It’s always good being a part of a Crusaders, Highlanders, Chiefs, Ma¯ori Crusaders, All Blacks); Dan scorer for the season. He also had the so when he got the job up in DC he competition in its early stages. It gives All Blacks, All Blacks); Pele Cowley* Hollinshead (Bay of Plenty, most penalty goals with 15 and was asked if I’d like to join him over there you a chance to try and shape the (Counties Manukau, Waikato, Samoa); Highlanders); Fa’asiu Fuatai (Otago, fourth in try assists with four. and with Super Rugby opportunities way the future of the league will look Kurt Morath* (Taranaki, Tonga); Bay of Plenty); Marty Veale — Assist- “I thoroughly enjoyed my first falling by the wayside, it was an years from now,” said Morath. Frank Halai* (Waikato, Counties ant Coach (Canterbury, North season with Old Glory on and off the opportunity I took with both hands. Before signing with the Gilgronis Manukau, Blues, All Blacks); Todd Harbour, Northland) rugby field, made some incredible “I’m looking forward to getting he had been to the US several times. Clever* — Director of Rugby (North Rugby ATL: Martini Talapusi (N/A); memories and relationships in the right back where we left off and He was the top point scorer (120) for Harbour, USA); Andrew Suniula* — Te Rangatira Waitokia (Wanganui, short time we had. The highlight kicking on from our successful 2020 the San Diego Breakers in the short- Assistant Coach (Taranaki, USA) Manawatu¯, New Zealand Heartland would have to be playing in front of season. We have brand new facilities lived PRO Rugby competition and Houston SaberCats: Taylor Howden XV); Rory van Vugt (Southland) a boisterous sold-out crowd in DC in DC so also very excited to get stuck also represented the Utah Warriors in (N/A); Campbell Johnstone* — Assist- Toronto Arrows: Tayler Adams who were simply amazing and got into our work in a great environ- Major League Rugby. ant Coach (Hawke’s Bay, Canterbury, (Southland)

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A New Year! A New Start! Energetic Kaipaki make Lions fight Kaipaki matches go down to 34th and 35th overs Thinking of Selling? CRICKET Kaipaki 1 showed some real delivered well for the Kaipaki fight in the field. Nation. Call Joan today on bayofplentytimes.co.nz Samuel Clark, the Panther, Gilkison finished with 3-48 027 268 9379 grabone.co.nz Kaipaki 1, fresh off a great and Kyle Walker both bowling and Butler 2-27. for a free, no obligation victory last weekend, travelled fantastic spells of controlled Purvik Maheta made two appraisal at today’s ayofplentytimes.co.n to Raymond Park to take on medium pace, Clark finishing outstanding catches and market value! grabone.co.nz Hamilton Lions in Saturday with 1-30 and Walker 2-37. Howard Baker proved he was cricket. They were supported by a true Kaipaki man. Licensed Salesperson REAA 2008 Kaipaki batted first, opening the spin twins of women’s Eastlink were bowled out up with run-machine Sean cricket Alisha Rout 1-33 and 136. Bonenkamp an ND Spirit All- Sarah Parker 1-22. The energy When it came to Kaipaki’s Rounder Alisha Rout. Kaipaki showed in the field turn to bat they found them- After a solid opening part- was outstanding, making the selves in a spot of bother early nership with Bonenkamp, 21 Lions side fight for every run. on, losing two quick wickets off 21, Rout, who has been very Hamilton Lions got home in and at one stage being 5-40. consistent this year for the the 34th over with five wickets David Fox managed to keep Kaipaki Nation, put together 44 down. the innings together, finishing off 54 balls. Both Kaipaki sides were 40 not out and he was well Conor Stuthridge came to involved in games what went supported by Trent Butler with the crease next. Stuthridge is down to the 34th and 35th 25 to round off a great all round an attacking right-handed overs of the second innings. game for young Butler. batsman who is never going to On a beautiful Kaipaki day The game was finished off die wondering with an attack- at the Oval, Kaipaki Gold took by a 6 off the second to last Thinking of selling? ing mindset. He scored an- on Eastlink. ball by Dharmik who like But- other 50 for his beloved Eastlink won the toss and ler finished off a strong all Kaipaki Nation with 54 off 65 decided to bat first, after the round game with 15 not-out. For exceptional Balls including 6 x 4s and a 6. first ball went over the rope for A great victory for Gold. He was supported down the 6, opening bowlers Rob Heke Next week is a festival of marketing and results order by Kyle Walker fresh off and Dharmik Desai got into cricket for the Kaipaki Nation getintouchwith a great game last Sunday their work. with Cricket on all three days against the Cambridge What an opening spell it of the long weekend. Wendy Knight today! Antiques scoring 28 off 43 Balls was with Rob Heke finishing Club Cricket Saturday, a ma- including 4 x 4s. with 3-29 and Dharmik 2-22 ture Kaipaki side will be Kaipaki 1 made 208 all out. both off five overs. named later in the week to After some wise words from Then young guns Mac take on Morrinsville over 50s YourlocalEVESsalespersoncoveringWaipa,Otorohanga&Kawhia evergreen Captain Leith Gilkison and Trent Russell But- on Sunday and Kaipaki 6s on Schwass during the break, ler were brought on and they Monday.

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THURS FEB 4 12:15 – 12:45PM 200A GOODFELLOW STREET, TE AWAMUTU $559,000 Waikato winger Gideon FRI FEB 5 5 – 5:30PM 20B WALMSLEY STREET, KIHIKIHI PBN Wrampling has transferred to Te Awamutu Sports for 2021. SUN FEB 7 1:15 – 2:15PM 43A & 43B WHITAKER STREET, KIHIKIHI AUCTION The former Hamilton Old Boys player had a great start SUN FEB 7 2 – 2:30PM 260 BELCHER STREET, PIRONGIA AUCTION to his Mitre 10 Cup career playing nine matches for the MON FEB 8 11:30AM – 12PM 1029 TE WAITERE ROAD, TE WAITERE TENDER Mooloos in 2020. Previously he had been MON FEB 8 1:15 – 1:45PM 87 HAURUA ROAD, OTOROHANGA AUCTION named twice in the New Zea- land Schools team while MON FEB 8 2:15 – 2:45PM 34 HAEREHUKA STREET, OTOROHANGA $315,000 attending St Paul’s Collegiate Winger Gideon Wrampling in action for the WaikatoNPC MON FEB 8 3:15 – 3:45PM 21 WHITBOURNE ROAD, OTOROHANGA DEADLINE SALE in Hamilton. team last year. Photo / GettyImages / Phil Walter

CENTURY 21 GADSBY REALTY SUNDAY 7TH FEBRUARY 1.00PM - 1.30PM 628 PAKURA ST, TE AWAMUTU $749,000 SUNDAY 7TH FEBRUARY 2.00PM - 3.00PM 108 POKURU RD, TE AWAMUTU OFFERS OVER $1,700,000 Week 4 series races held RAY WHITE CYCLING with second place Hayden Bunn 40:43; 3rd Ann Marie SUNDAY, FEB 7 12.00-12.30PM 281 FRASER STREET, TE AWAMUTU DEADLINE SALE McCormick finishing with the Guiney 40:43. same time of 33:50. D Grade 1: 1st Jacob Chetwin SUNDAY, FEB 7 12.30-1.30PM 39 JOHNSON ROAD, TE AWAMUTU DEADLINE SALE Week 4 of the Spoken Cycles Week 4 winners across the 45:23; 2nd Jen Palmer 45:28; sponsored Summer Series. grades: 3rd Sarah Carswell 45:28. SUNDAY, FEB 7 2.00-2.30PM 337 TURERE LANE, TE AWAMUTU DEADLINE SALE Tuesday saw Week 4 of the A Grade: 1st Ollie Grave E Grade: 1st Craig Walker Spoken Cycles sponsored 33:50; 2nd Hayden McCormick 48:12; 2nd Danie Dafel 48:13; 3rd SUNDAY, FEB 7 2.00-2.30PM 1/471 ROCHE STREET, TE AWAMUTU DEADLINE SALE Summer Series races. The 33:50; 3rd Zakk Patterson 33:54. David Graham 48:23. MONDAY, FEB 8 3.00-3.30PM 142 BRIDGMAN ROAD, TE AWAMUTU DEADLINE SALE track races are 26km, from B Grade 1: 1st Matt Davis F Grade: 1st Rob Shirley Bank St in Te Awamutu out to 37:38; 2nd Hamish Banks 37:39; 52:41; 2nd Bruce Mandeno LJ HOOKER Kakepuku and back. 3rd Daniel Barnett 37:40. 52:43; 3rd Neil McPherson It was a great turnout with C Grade 1: 1st Frankie Wright 52:44. SATURDAY FEB 6 3.00 – 3.30PM 749 TEASDALE STREET, TE AWAMUTU SALE BY DEADLINE 116 riders signing on. 41:12; 2nd Hayden Moorhouse Under 15: 1st James Conditions were very warm 41:12; 3rd Andrew Harrison Loughnane 3 minute (handi- SUNDAY FEB 7 12.00 – 12.30PM 2/279 FRASER STREET, TE AWAMUTU SALE BY DEADLINE with just a light breeze so there 41:12. cap) 23.26; 2nd Hannah Paine were some fast times. Ollie C Grade 2: 1st Mackenzie 3 minute 23.26; 3rd Stirling MONDAY FEB 8 12.00 – 12.30PM 1/303 MUTU STREET, TE AWAMUTU $529,000 Grave took out the A Grade Macky 40:42; 2nd Graham Jarnell 3 minute 23.27. MONDAY FEB 8 1.00 – 1.30PM 9 GALLOWAY STREET, KIHIKIHI TENDER

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MONDAY FEB 8 1.30 – 2.00PM 20 GALLOWAY STREET, KIHIKIHI $559,000 Club stalwart scores hole-in-one MONDAY FEB 8 3.00 – 3.30PM 73 HARBOUR ROAD, KAWHIA SALE BY DEADLINE GOLF Allbon 38 points; Bryce Tupaea 79; Sam Towers (Te Pepperell 37; Bill Garvin 37; Awamutu) 80. PROPERTY BROKERS Chris White 36; Brett Net — Colin Clark 66; Kapi Congratulations to Stewart Mulholland 36; Ian Coleman Hughes 68; George King 68; THURSDAY FEB 4 5:00 - 5:30PM 990 BANK STREET, TE AWAMUTU AUCTION Alexander Golf Club stalwart 34. Patrick Hape 68; Rod Ward 69. MONDAY FEB 8 2:00 - 2:30PM 990 BANK STREET, TE AWAMUTU AUCTION Doug Atkinson, who scored a Sunday Scramble: Gross — Points — Colin Clark 40; Kapi hole-in-one on the eighth. Kapi Hughes 72; Patrick Hape Hughes 38; George King 38; Results: Vets: Stableford: Ron 73; Jacob Carey 74; Dillon Patrick Hape 38; Rod Ward 37. Thursday, February 4, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 21

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TE AWAMUTU & TRUCK & TRAILER ELECTRICIAN Experienced DISTRICT DRIVER Mylchreest Electrical is a family owned MEMORIAL R.S.A. Electrical Business based in Te Awamutu gardener required • Experienced driver wanted for We have a full time, permanent vacancy general bulk cartage duties. for a qualified / NZ Registered Electrician To help with large established private garden. Two - three days per week CONTRACT CATERER • Must hold Class 5 licence. with preferably 2-3 years’ experience initially. Hours to suit. Tools and • Preferably spreading experience. in Rural and Domestic sectors. equipment provided. • Must be drug free. Expressions of interests are sought from Please email Phone AJ at JDC 021 489 984 Successful applicant will: suitably qualified persons to undertake [email protected]. contract catering at our clubrooms, • Have a good understanding of all 381 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu, aspects of the Electrical Industry. and effective 1st May 2021. Experience/knowledge in pump and Part-Time Delivery Person motor control work an advantage. The caterer is required to provide bistro and a • Be a reliable, trustworthy person who la carte meals on contract for our members. (Te Awamutu) takes pride in their work and a “can The Club operates seven day a week, catering We are looking for someone to deliver the do” attitude NZ Herald and Waikato Times days and hours will be by negotiation for3-4mornings per week. probably around six days a week plus various • Excellent problem solving skills and You will need: lunches by arrangement. can follow Instructions • Able to work alone or with a team · A full drivers license · Your own reliable vehicle The club provides full use of a modern • Be motivated and focused with · Cell phone commercial kitchen and is prepared to attention to detail · The ability to start early – around 2.30am negotiate suitable tenancy to the • Have good communication skills · To be reliable and able to work unsupervised. successful applicant/s. both written and verbal (ability to accurately complete paperwork, This is an essential business. Further details and tender documents are recording all gear and time keeping) You will be an employee of our Plant Maintenance Technician Company and not a contractor. available from the secretary • Current NZ Drivers Licence/ No Ph 07 871 3707, or 027 271 3707 or email TE KUITI criminal convictions For further information please phone or [email protected] text Peter on 0274192529 About the business If this sounds like you, please send The Company is a leading global producer of industrial Please send your registrations of interest by your CV with a coverletter to - 5pm Monday 1st March to: minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals specialising in supplying fillers and coating [email protected] HOW ARE YOU GETTING The Executive Committee pigments to multiple industries.We implement HOME TONIGHT? Te Awamutu & District Memorial RSA sustainable business principles throughout the entire PO Box 101 organisation. If you’re out and having a Te Awamutu 3840 few drinks, make sure About the role you’ve got a sober driver to To meet growth of our business, an opportunity is available get you home safely. for an experienced Plant MaintenanceTechnician to join our operational team atTe Kuiti.Task included in this role are: • Ensure the sites mechanical system is maintained to Vehicles Wanted meet operational requirements and all relevant New Zealand and Statutory Standards. ADMINISTRATION • All work is undertaken in safe manner with effective task risk assessments, JSA’s and SOP’s. ASSISTANT $$CASH FOR CARS$$ • All fluids, potential, contaminants, waste materials are DEAD OR ALIVE stored and disposed of in the appropriate manner to OTOROHANGA Trucks, Cars, Vans, Utes, 4x4’s protect the environment. wanted in any condition • Engage in fault finding, making, fitting and repairing About Graymont of equipment, systems and infrastructure. $ TOP CASH $ PAID $ Graymont is a global leader in lime and limestone solutions.We provide solutions specifically • Undertake statutory inspections and checks tailored to the needs of the environmental, agricultural, food, mining, steel, paper, glass and construction industries. We take a long-term approach to business that is evident in our Benefits and perks strong commitment to sustainable growth. • Inspiring company values and working culture • Career development and progression opportunities Our Role Skills and experience We are recruiting an Administration Assistant for our Otorohanga Limestone Plant. Reporting • Qualified fitting tradesperson to the Plant Manager, this role is responsible for general administration activities on the plant. • Minimum 2 years’experience in a manufacturing As the Plant Administration Assistant you will: 0800 333 398 industry • Metal fabrication and welding experience • Ensure visitors and contractors are wearing appropriate PPE, check have completed • Highly motivated and results oriented relevant safety inductions, completed key risk statements and have valid competencies • Consistency and reliability prior to being given security and site access. • Good communication in verbal and written English • Works with accounts payable to action overdue orders/accounts and incorrectly/ • Proof of right to work in New Zealand is required, incompletely coded requisitions and orders. sponsorship not available for this position • General reception and clerical duties including answering and diverting incoming calls. • Assist with the document control of plant administration including archiving of records If you are confident with the relevant skills and under the direction of the Plant Manager. experience to fulfil this role, apply now by emailing your CV and cover letter to [email protected] • Perform other duties as required by the Plant Manager and support the Management Team on ad hoc tasks within competency. Application to close on 28 February 2021 • Assist with plant Health, Safety, Environment and Quality activities

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THU & FRI 7:30, SAT 2:30 & 6:40, MINARI PG BOTH START NEXT WEEK SUN 2:00 & 6:10, MON 1:30 & 5:40, WED 6:30 EVERY WEDNESDAY SHOPPERS’ MORNING AND HOME EARLY EVENING SESSIONS AUCTION SALE BY DEADLINE

326 Mandeno Street 3 1 1 749 Teasdale Street 4 2 2 Te Awamutu Te Awamutu

Opportunity Knocks Auction A Touch of Grandeur on Teasdale Sale By Deadline 1:00pm Tuesday 18th February 2021 Closes 4pm Thursday 18th This solid 1960’s brick home is packed with Say hello to charm and a touch of grandeur (unless sold prior), LJ Hooker Office, February 2021 (unless sold potential & presents as a perfect opportunity close to town. 41 Mahoe St, Te Awamutu prior) to step onto the property ladder or add to ______Be welcomed by a grand entrance leading to ______your rental portfolio. Featuring 3 double a spacious living room with stunning View View bedrooms, a spacious covered deck & large mountain views. Admire the well-appointed Monday 1:00 - 1:30pm Saturday 3:00 - 3:30pm section, there is huge scope to modernise & ______kitchen, spacious bedrooms and bathrooms, ______add instant value. Agent and even a mezzanine too. Agent This is a fantastic opportunity & investors or John Halliday 021 308 641 Then step outside to your wrap-around Pamela Thackray 021 184 1255 first home buyers should add this home to the verandah, private courtyard, well-planted top of their list. Don’t delay…. Call John today! LJ Hooker Te Awamutu garden, large garage and much, much more. LJ Hooker Te Awamutu (07) 871 5044 (07) 871 5044 teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1E67GG8 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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2/279 Fraser Street Te Awamutu 3 1 1 Solid Opportunity in Fraser Street Sale By Deadline Closes 2pm Friday 5th Perfectly positioned to capture the sun, this solid 1970's brick February 2021 (unless sold prior) home unit is located in a popular street very close to town. This listing will attract attention from a range of buyers, View Sunday 12:00 - 12:30pm including smart investors keen to bolster their portfolios, teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1E4WGG8 retirees looking to downsize or young couples. LJ Hooker Te Awamutu (07) 871 5044 Fiona Collins 027 295 4250 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 [email protected]

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73 Harbour Road 3 1 2 Kawhia

Unique Retreat with Stunning Coastal and Sale By Deadline Rural Views Closes 2:00pm 18th February Just a short drive from the iconic Kawhia 2021 (unless sold prior) ______Township and beach, this 4.6 hectare (approx.) property with a brand new three View bedroom home, is a perfect opportunity for Monday 3:00 - 3:30pm ______3 1 1 buyers keen to purchase a peaceful rural 20 Galloway Street Kihikihi Agent retreat with stunning sunsets and spectacular New Year, New Price Braden Chick 027 373 7790 For Sale $559,000 rural and coastal views. Sitting on top of the hill with views galore and in close proximity to the quaint township of Kihikihi, you will find 20 View Monday 1:30 - 2:00pm Call Braden today to arrange a personal Galloway Street, a delightful 1990's, three double bedroom teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1E43GG8 viewing. LJ Hooker Te Awamutu family home. Imagine waking up in the master bedroom (07) 871 5044 with views across towards Mount Pirongia! LJ Hooker Te Awamutu (07) 871 5044 Ema Wilson 027 788 7730 teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1E65GG8 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 [email protected] LJ Hooker Te Awamatu trading as Te Awamutu Realty (REAA 2008). All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.