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CourierTe Awamutu Freedom of speech issue Freedom of speech is the foundation of I have been a resident in Waipa for 12 significance being debated in public when democracy and to lose that in any way and years and due to the letters from Council- comments will be made only on selected CONTACTS for any reason can ultimately lead to lor Wilson and the excellent coverage by topics and the ideas for these topics will be dictatorship. the Ratepayers Association, for the first provided by editorial staff, council and MANAGER As Editor of the Courier, you, Sir, with a time I have been able to know how council councillors and members of the public. feeble excuse for no longer printing letters is operating and what goes on in council This can be perceived as the public Alan Price from a democratically elected member of meetings. being outnumbered and their concerns e: [email protected] Waipa Council, have started down that As for the new Councillors’ Forum, I silenced. downward path. cannot see much information of any B.P. MORRISON EDITOR Dean Taylor e: [email protected] Ardijah on Kawhia Kai Festival menu REPORTERS Cathy Asplin Ardijah will be bring- entertainment lined up e: [email protected] ing their unique ‘poly beginning with a tra- fonk’ indigenous sounds ditional mihi (welcome) Colin Thorsen as the headline act for at 9am. Also performing e: [email protected] the Kawhia Kai Festival will be Hamilton bands scheduled for Saturday, The Spiritz, Stingray and February 4. Zionhill, a duet called ADVERTISING In a career spanning Tukutuku singing in Te Dorinda Courtney nearly three decades, Reo, as well as two local e: [email protected] Ardijah have released kapa haka groups — five albums, numerous Ngati Mahanga Whanui hit singles, and evolved from Whatawhata, and Julie Jackson their ‘poly fonk’ sound Te Taha Tu. e: [email protected] out of their funk and Now in its seventh R&B origins. year, The Kawhia Kai Bookings Having been hugely Festival attracts some [email protected] popular when they 10,000 visitors to a feast played at the Festival in of music and entertain- CLASSIFIEDS 2009, Ardijah’s lead ment, as well as contem- TC190112SP2 singer, Betty-Anne, says porary and traditional ARDIJAH will be the headline act at Kawhia Kai Festival. Tania Cortesi-Western, Rhonda Bird ‘‘It’s always a ‘buzz’ to be Maori cuisine. Anna-Marie Holmes invited to share the Among the more than coming from all over the pate).” coast of New Zealand’s [email protected] music alongside Kapa 25 kai stalls, four local country to sample other As a festival to cel- North Island, the Haka and fellow musos’’. Kawhia marae will each traditional and contem- ebrate Waitangi Day for festival’s venue is PRINTERS ‘‘The band is hanging have a stall dedicated porary Maori kai such as all New Zealanders, the designed along the lines out to treat ourselves to just to hangi – the most toroi (marinated mussels event also showcases of a traditional Maori APN Print Ellerslie some wonderful tra- popular dish of tra- and puha), creamed paua Maori arts and crafts village. Visitors enter Published Tuesday & Thursday ditional Maori kai so we ditional Maori kai, says and kina, inanga (white- with demonstrations of through a carved Circulation 12,109 will be arriving early in event organiser Hinga bait patties), kanga wai/ raranga (traditional flax waharoa (gateway) and the day to sample what’s Whiu. pirau (fermented corn), weaving), and ta-moko the whole site is sur- on offer,’’ she says. “Each year the marae puha and pork spring (traditional tattooing). rounded by fences made PHONE: 07 871 5151 FAX: 07 871 3675 Introduced by radio teams prepare more rolls, pawhara (smoked Held on Omiti from manuka. personality Kingi Biddle hangi – and each year we fish and eel) as well as Reserve by the shores of Gate entry will be $10 336 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu as the Festival’s MC, sell out!” she says. the local Waikato deli- the tranquil Kawhia for adults, and free those Ofﬁ ce Hrs: Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm

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The 2500 paddlers partici- instruction for youth while the the same. pating in the 2012 New Zealand Waka Ama racing is taking The week’s race distances are Post National Waka Ama Sprint place. sprints with the shortest dis- Championships at Lake Kara- The nationals started at Lake tance being 250m and the longest piro this week will enjoy com- Karapiro on Tuesday and run 1500m. There are straight races 8527500AA petition and fun on the water through to Saturday. and races where the crews have with teammates — but they’ll Close to 2500 paddlers aged to do up to five hairpin turns, IMPERIOUS DANCE COMPANY also be hearing important water from seven to 70-plus will adding excitement for spectators safety messages. descend upon the Waipa lake, watching! With alarming drowning stat- along with an estimated 10,000 For the first time on Saturday istics in New Zealand, this event spectators throughout the five the New Zealand Post Corporate offers the opportunity for waka day event. Waka Ama Challenge Final will ama paddlers to learn more Teams from 55 Clubs around be held. It will see the top New about taking better care of them- the country will be taking part. Zealand Post corporate teams FUN WEEKLYWEEKLY DANCE DANCE CLASSES CLASSES selves and others in New The furthest clubs travelling to from Auckland, Hamilton, Well- Zealand’s abundant oceans, the event are coming from as far ington and Christchurch come FOR ALLALL AGES AGES FROM FROM 3+ 3+ rivers and waterways. afield as the South Island and to race against each other for the JAZZ Matt Claridge, chief execu- Kaitaia. right to be the best New Zealand TAP tive of Water Safety New Zea- The growing sport of Waka Post Waka Ama team. HIPHOP land which will lead the educa- Ama sees six paddlers working ‘‘This is a fantastic way to tion component of the event, together as a team over varied promote our relationship with & ADULTADULT DANCE DANCE CLASSES! CLASSES! says Maori and Pacific Island distances from 500m, 1500m to our new sponsor, New Zealand groups are over represented in Marathon races of 30-75 km. Post. Commencing 6th February 2012 our nation’s drowning statistics The ama or outrigger on the ‘‘It adds value to our event Enrolments will not start until the 23.01.12 and the Waka Ama Nationals left-hand side balances the waka and gives New Zealand Post present the ideal opportunity to or canoe, helping it to speed employees a chance to experi- Any enquiries call: 021 055 9988 deliver vital water safety mes- through the water with each ence the sport for themselves,’’ sages and education to stroke of the paddlers. says Lara Collins of Waka Ama or email Leeza: [email protected] participants and their support This very competitive sport New Zealand networks. also provides a unique link with It is an exciting week and one ‘‘Our team will be on site for the past. Outrigger canoes (waka where the whole whanau can be the duration, working with our ama) have been used by every competing — kids, mums, dads Worried about your health, partners, to promote safety as Polynesian culture for thou- and grandparents, aunties, the first priority for any aquatic sands of years as a means of uncles and cousins! There are based activity’. transport and a way of life and novice teams and teams of elite self esteem or looking good They will be promoting water although the building materials world champion paddlers. safety messages throughout the have now days changed, the There is no entry fee so head for a special event? week and running swimming technique for paddling remains to Karapiro to check it out. Kate’s the answer. Time to nominate volunteer heroes from Waipa District

The once a year opportunity Last year 38 nominations are available from the Council to celebrate and recognise local were received for the offices or service centre or can volunteers has arrived in the TrustPower Waipa District Com- be downloaded from Waipa District, with entries munity Awards, but TrustPower www.trustpower.co.nz/ open for the TrustPower Waipa Community Relations communityawards. Entry forms District Community Awards. Coordinator Suzi Luff believes can also be received by calling Entries for the TrustPower there are many more voluntary TrustPower Community Waipa District Community groups out there who deserve Relations on 0800 87 11 11 or if Awards opened this week. The recognition you prefer, the TrustPower Com- awards, which are run in con- “Volunteers in the Waipa Dis- munity Relations Team will take junction with Waipa District trict number in their hundreds details of your entry over the Council, are open to all volun- and they dedicate thousands of phone. tary groups and organisations hours to the community. Often The awards cover five working to make Waipa a better they are not recognised for the categories; Heritage and place to live. invaluable work they do.” Environment, Health and In the eleven years that the “Now it’s the local Wellbeing, Arts and Culture, TrustPower Community Awards community’s chance to say Sport and Leisure, and Educa- has been run in the Waipa ‘thank you’ to these volunteers tional and Child/Youth Develop- District, more than $55,000 has who work hard to improve the ment. Category winners receive been awarded to deserving vol- community – from sports clubs, $500, runners-up receive $250 www.katemorgan.co.nz untary groups and organisa- to Plunket groups, to community and the Supreme Winner will 8520570AA tions. This year more than $5,000 projects happening in your back- take home $1,500 and an all- is up for grabs. yard. It takes five minutes of expenses paid trip to the Proudly offering you Fly Buys Anyone can enter a group or your time to enter a voluntary TrustPower National Commun- organisation for the TrustPower group but it will make a real ity Awards. Last year’s Supreme Waipa District Community difference to the volunteers you Winner was Cambridge Tree Awards – voluntary groups and are recognising,” says Miss Luff. Trust. Ph: 871 4918, 156 TEASDALE ST Off-street parking at rear organisations can even enter Entry Forms for the Entries for the awards close Email: [email protected] themselves. TrustPower Community Awards on March 23. 4 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012

Jodie Burch photo LEFT: Friends (from left) Georgia Wilson (7), Boston Zeuren (5) and Josh Wilson (6) laze around in the pool.

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Te Awamutu Police 872 0100 EMERGENCY 111 Te Awamutu Police have dealt with the following matters since last week: Sunday, January 9 Arrests: Three men for bail breaches. Man for wilful damage of windows in North Street. Man for unlawful taking of vehicle (stolen from Kihikihi, car crashed on Tihiroa Road after pursuit through Pokuru) Man for assaulting female. Man for illegal possession of firearm. Man for assault. Female for breach of peace. Fairview Road resident reports attempted theft of car from property. Domestic disturbance in Clark Court. Monday, January 10 Thefts: car reported stolen from Herbert Street (crashed vehicle listed in arrests above). Party tent and shade sail taken from back of ute in Ohaupo Road. Tuesday, January 11 Garden lights taken out of Lawbrooke Lane garden and smashed on driveway. Trailer that had been hired from Hamilton and not returned, located on Kihikihi property. Returned to hire company. Domestic disturbance Bryce Street, Kihikihi. Vehicle stolen from Herbert Street (Toyota Levin Sports, ABT 192). Bag taken from bread truck while doing deliveries on Hazelmere Crescent. Cannabis seedlings found growing by Te Awamutu Substation on Racecourse Road. Hilux ute stolen earlier from Herbert Street recovered. Wednesday, January 12 Report of cars doing burnouts on Hawthorne Road. Wilful damage (graffiti) reported on skatebowl bowl. Thursday, January 13 Domestic dispute Kihikihi Road Friday January 14 Domestic dispute, Park Road. Saturday, January 15 Residents come home from holiday to find items taken from shed on Aotearoa Road. Domestic dispute Bygrave Place. Burglary: Pokuru Road, window jemmied and two televisions (50’’ and 32’’) taken. 24 hour Victim Support is available by phoning 0800 VICTIM (0800 842846). TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012 5 Internationals lining up for Kaipaki Centre

Sporting celebrities will add opportunities for dancing, table lustre to opening festivities for tennis, bowls, exercise classes The Kaipaki Centre on the week- for all ages and stages and play end of February 4-6. group opportunities for chil- Cricket matches on the new dren, while the newly completed Kaipaki Oval are expected to pavilion provides an area for feature former internationals hosting, meeting rooms and Mark Burgess, Shane Thomson, socialising, enabling the centre Dipak Patel and Mark to be used for many and varied Greatbatch, along with White purposes. Ferns, Natalie Dodd and Nicola Market days, art displays, Browne. regular community dances and Showing their style in other theatre sports are all being dis- sports will be former All Black cussed and a schedule for the and current Sport Waikato chief, following year will be distri- Matthew Cooper, Olympic Gold buted during opening weekend. Medal winning hockey player On February 6 there will be a and then professional golfer, programme of fixtures that will Arthur Parkin and legendary involve past and present sport- chef de mission, Dave Currie. ing celebrities from the sports TC190112SP5A ‘‘We are also hoping Silver the facility caters for playing, BATSMEN and other sports- Ferns, Laura Langman and Jess coaching and chatting to all who people will be able to stride out Tuki, might attend as well as Cat want to listen. onto Kaipaki Oval in style from the Finlayson (Black Sticks),’’ says The cricket fixture will be a newly built pavilion. one of the organisers, former six-aside tournament and played cricket international and over the three days, where local Kaipaki Centre project leader, players will be in teams and be TC130510GJ01 John Parker. drawn with a celebrity player(s). JOHN PARKER (right) outside Former Silver Fern Margaret The format is flexible in that Kaipaki Hall in May, 2010, as the Forsyth is also hoping to attend. teams can nominate when they community project to reinvigorate The Kaipaki Centre will be are available and if possible will and develop Kaipaki Reserve opened by Waipa Mayor Alan be fitted in, so that teams are not facilities swung into action. Livingston at 1pm on February 6, committed all weekend. FILE PHOTO the last day of Waitangi week- Anyone interested in submit- end, with February 4 and 5 being ting a cricket team for the six- open days for the public to view aside can email John Parker at adding to the fun of the day. the facilities and try them out. [email protected] stating Over the weekend there will The Kaipaki Centre features names of six players with con- be sack races, egg and spoon an oval for cricket, soccer, touch, tact details. Entries will be races, lolly scrambles and many athletics. It also provides courts accepted on a first in basis. prizes to be won. A barbecue will with an all weather surface for Netball and hockey will have be operating on each day. tennis, netball, hockey and soc- one off games with celebrity The children’s playground cer. netballers and hockey players will also be available for chil- The 98-year-old hall provides playing with young and old dren to test out. NEW CUSTOMERS! We know you don’t like talking about it...

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TC190112GJ01 RAEWYN PEET with some of the clothes removed from the Heart Foundation clothing bin outside St John Anglican Church Hall.

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WE OFFER A VISION OF: Academic achievers Sense of belonging The school of ‘Parents Choice’ Risk takers Servant-hearted leaders Enthusiasm and motivation for life APN FILE PHOTO SCHOOL ZONES can be busy areas, often filled with danger for young children. Do what you can to help long learning them get to and from school safely. s you get ready to send your child is going to be away for the day. what cool online things can they show Knowing the life changing message of Jesus children back to school there’s That way the school will get in you? Phone the School ofﬁ ce 07 871 4520 A safety aspects you need to touch faster if there is an unexplained Keep the lines of communication consider. absence. open with your children so they can 8483457AA School starts on Tuesday 31 January 2012 As well as getting them there and Develop a good relationship with discuss anything they’ve seen that home safely, there are dangers when your child’s teacher so that either of disturbs them. it comes to the technology they use you can express any concerns. If your child chats online, make today. If you are likely to have to get sure they know not to share personal Paterangi School ON THE ROAD someone else to pick up your child information with people they have not Academic excellence with Country values How good are your child’s road from school at short notice from time met and that they check with you safety skills? to time, teach your kids a code word before setting up any offline meetings Make sure before they step out that you will give anyone you send to with online friends. NEW ENROLMENTS the door that they know to use any collect them. ON THE PHONE Paterangi School provides high quality education for students from Year 1 to 8. available pedestrian crossings, look If a stranger does not know the Cellphones can be great for keep- both ways for traffic and stick with family code word, kids should not go ing in touch with children when you It is situated in attractive, spacious and well-maintained grounds. The school friends while walking to and from with them. are apart. buildings provide excellent teaching and resource spaces for students and teachers. school. ON THE INTERNET But they can also lead to text If your children walk from home, Lots of parents feel they are on the bullying or contact with strangers. Paterangi School is 10 minutes from Te Awamutu and offers plan the route together and plot out back foot when it comes to the If you are worried about your • An experienced, highly qualiﬁ ed and committed staff where it is safest to cross the road. internet because their children are child’s cellphone interactions, it’s • Induction programme for new entrants Identify any hazards such as often more technologically savvy possible to get software that will block • Bus Service to and from Te Awamutu dogs, blind corners or hidden than they are. all numbers except those specified, • A very supportive BOT, PTA and Community driveways. Attend a course or talk to other so you can control who is able to • Small class numbers for Years 1-8 Do several practice runs until you parents so you get a better under- contact your child. • Quality learning experiences that cater for all children are sure they are confident and standing of the online world— it will Set up rules about phone use and • High academic and sporting achievement with excellent resources careful. make it seem less threatening. tell them not to respond to texts from • Education Outside the Classroom programmes You can do your bit to keep your Keep your child’s computer in the unidentified numbers. • A delightful caring family environment with a country atmosphere child, and others, safe. living room so you can monitor what A phone on a contract is easier to • A focus on developing children who embrace learning and achievement If you are dropping kids off at they are up to online. monitor than a prepaid one, because • Computer suite available for all levels • 5 laptops in each class school park on the same side of the Every so often, have a conversa- you will get a statement each month • Well resourced library • Swimming Pool road as the school gate and keep out tion with them about their online outlining what numbers were called. of the way of any patrolled crossings. activities. Put a cap on the account so the Paterangi School • Paterangi Road • Phone 07 871 5203 • Mob 027 465 1402

Keep the school informed if your What websites do they like and bill does not get too high. 8483441AA Email: [email protected] 8520792AA 8483480AA TE AWAMUTU PRIMARY SCHOOL TOGETHER ACHIEVING PERSONAL SUCCESS

2012 SCHOOL YEAR COMMENCES FOR ALL PUPILS Child Care Available ON TUESDAY 31st JANUARY AT 8.55AM Treat your children to a wonderful childcare experience in a stimulating and homely environment The school office will be open between 11.00am and 2.00pm Thursday 26th with no more than 3 other children. & Friday 27th January. Our uniform room will also be open for purchases Experienced Nannies also available. during these times. Children’s stationery packs are available Work and Income approved – 20 hours ECE from Paper Plus. Alternatively, lists will be available from the for 3, 4 & 5 year olds. office or on our website. Call us now

PH 871 5378 - E: [email protected] - W: www.taps.school.nz 0800 936 878 Gareth Duncan ~ Principal ‘Caring, Learning, Growing’ 10 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY,EDUCATION JANUARY 19, 2012 2012

8522232AA Sandwiches still basis of school lunches

chool lunches are the bane of many A contrast of textures is also appealing, parents’ lives. such as soft cottage cheese with celery for S Making them interesting, quick to crunch or beetroot for bite. But drain the prepare and affordable can seem daunting. beetroot well or you’ll have stained clothing But with a little know-how and a lot of to deal with after school. low-down cunning, you can master it. Egg sandwiches are surprisingly popu- Sandwiches are still the basis of many a lar, highly nutritious and easy on the wallet. school lunch. They can be incredibly easy, The simplest way to prepare the eggs is cheap, and nutritious, and they certainly to scramble them. Let the mixture cool, don’t have to be boring. when it will spread like a dream. Add Start by selecting sandwich bread that parsley, chives, spring onions, paprika or your kids will actually like. The ‘no-brand’ cracked pepper — whatever your kids like. variety is usually cheaper. You can use low-fat mayonnaise instead If they prefer white bread, get a loaf with of butter or margarine to give sandwiches extra fibre. It may cost a few cents more, but extra zing. Sauces can also addflavour. it’s a good investment in your family’s nutrition. If they like multigrain, great. If they’re not so keen on bread, then wraps can make a great alternative. Multiple fillings are always more interesting than single ones - a layer of lettuce, a couple of slices of tomato and then a slice of square sandwich ham makes a great combo that won’t go soggy, as the tomato is not up against the bread. Add cheese and cucumber if they like it. Of course, these are quite cheap now when tomatoes and lettuce are in season. At other times of the year, look for alternatives like grated carrot and bean sprouts to go with the ham and cheese. Borrow ideas from cafes — consider how in them in sealed plastic bags to keep them fresh. Luncheon costs less than popular chutneys are in all sorts of lunch foods. Plain popcorn and low-fat yoghurt are great sandwich ham and most kids Use them with cold meats, cheese and vege- additions. love it, especially with other tables. Put their drink bottle in the freezer overnight. It fillings. Grated cheese can go a For a nice change from bread-based lunches, acts as a great cooler for the lunchbox and is a lot further than sliced cheese. cut up a pile of raw vegetables and fruits and pop refreshing drink come lunchtime. TE AWAMUTU SCHOOL OF DANCE CLASSES RESUMING TUESDAY 7th FEBRUARY

Enrolments for Ballet from 3½ years Tap, Jazz – 5 years – Hip Hop – 8 years Experienced Teachers All enquiries call Gailene Foster 871 5217 8527124AA 8527087AA EDUCATION 2012TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012 11

8522238AA Planning essential for smooth transition

hen it comes to do it and how you can fix FOOD FOR THOUGHT detailing the lunches for that should tell you what is POSITIVE THINKING make sure you are doing all getting the family the problem? Make a change to your every day of the week and coming up in the year, such Ban any discussion in you can to prepare them for W ready to return to Start by talking to your school lunches this year. use that to compile a as camps away and special your house or with friends the year ahead. the normal school routine, children about your Sit down with your kids and weekly shopping list to activities. about how horrible school Help them cope with the the secret is definitely in the expectations this year, plan an appropriate lunch make sure all the food you TOOLS OF TRADE is. Unfortunately, many possibility of a new class, planning. Here are a few such as half an hour every that you all agree on. or your kids need to pack Consider getting your adults think it is hilarious to where they might be separ- tips to help you have a night, then put that up on a You may be surprised to lunches is fresh. child something new to remind children about how ated from their friends, by relatively stress-free return chart where they can see it. learn that your child wants a GET EXCITED start the year off. terrible school was for them discussing possible options to normal life... Talk to them about what healthier lunch. The start of the year is a It may be a pencil case when, these days, most can make it easier for them. HIT LIST hours of the afternoon they Or you may think it’s new, fresh start and a or a set of colouring pens. kids really enjoy it. Also, mentally prepare Think lists - and think would like to do it and lock it time you limited the junk chance to get your kids It doesn’t need to be big, Be positive and make yourself to be around a bit them the week before in. food to just a few days of excited about what the but a symbol of starting a the countdown to that first more in that first week and school starts. Some kids like to get it the week, rather than every school year will hold for great new year with some day something to look for- listen a lot so that you can Do a uniform inventory done as soon as they get day. them. good tools on board can put ward to. help sort out any jitters and get the mending, stain home; others like a snack If you want to be super- Most schools have them in the right mood for If your child had a bad before they develop into removal and size issues and a relax before they organised, make a chart websites or newsletters the first day of school. year at school in 2011, something worse. sorted. tackle it. And think about If they wear mufti, check some kind of reward for a that there are enough full week’s successful clothes to see them through homework dedication. the week and, most import- ROOM TO WORK antly, that they still fit! Consider also setting Find last year’s aside an area of the house dream big lunchboxes and replace if just for homework and quiet necessary. The same goes time. It may be a spare for drink bottles and school room, a sunroom or a cor- bags. ner of the lounge. WORK IN PROGRESS Kids always work and Think about your study better in an assigned children’s homework habits area rather than in their back to last year - was it a night- bedroom, where there are mare trying to get them to distractions. school

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8525793AA EDUCATION 2012 8522241AA KiwiSport games here next week

he popular KiwiSport Holiday Programme will be in Te Awamutu next week (January 23-24). T With badminton, rugby league and cricket on Monday and biking, basketball, football and marshal arts - self defence on Tuesday, there will be something for everyone. Each sport is run by the very experienced KiwiSport team, with a number on New Zealand and international representatives, including a Commonwealth Games gold medallist. The skills and experience that each KiwiSport officer has in their chosen sport will ensure that each child will go away with new skills and a smile on their face. Sessions run from 10am to 2pm from the Te Awamutu Events Centre with children being put in groups based on AN EFFECTIVE SCHOOL EMPOWERING LEARNERS their age. These groups will then go round each activity spending around 45 minutes at each. Dear Pupils, Parents, Caregivers, The programme is for 5 to 12 year olds with a cost of We hope you have all had a great holiday and are looking forward to starting the 2012 only $10 per child per day. Registrations are limited. school year. We know you have had a wonderful holiday and have done lots of exciting For more information and to register visit things, but it’s time to come back to school. Just in case you have forgotten, school begins www.sportwaikato.org.nz/waipa.cfm or contact Kerin McDonald on (07) 823 2510. on Tuesday, 31 January at 8:55am. We would like you to arrive at school on the fi rst day with a big smile on your face and with all your stationery requirements. You were told last year which class you are in but you may have forgotten. When you arrive at school come to the offi ce and the lovely ladies there will point you in the right direction. Childcare centre aims to impress If your family is new to Te Awamutu, we would love you to come and have a look around our wonderful school. We are a school geared up to cater for the 21st Century learner so if mpressions Childcare and requirements of every independence and begin- Impressions with permanent after you have looked around, and you are impressed, we would love to enrol you at Centre at Pirongia child ensuring they stay as ning to take responsibility for contracted hours our school. We look forward to meeting you. From all the Staff at Pekerau I strives for high quality close to possible to their their own learning. There is Impressions aims to care and education. home routines. also a focus on preparation ensure that the centre’s pro- A NOTE TO PARENTS: School will be open on Tuesday 24th-Friday 27th January, The privately owned OVER TWO for school. gramme is implemented in between 9.30am and 12.30pm for enrolments and uniform sales. centre caters for children A stimulating resourceful The children have a ways that meet the learning www.pekerau.school.nz PHONE 871 6025 from six months (three environment allows for all huge range of activities and developmental needs of 8483337AA months at manager’s dis- children’s developmental available for them to do all all children. cretion) to five years. needs to be catered for. the time. The outdoor ‘‘We do this by providing Three areas are utilised: Educational opportun- environment promotes a mix of structure and free under two years, over two ities are provided constantly gross motor skill develop- play activities and a mix of TE AWAMUTU and preschool (4-5 years). to encourage confident, ment and exploring a wide child initiated and teacher Each is staffed with competent learners and range of educational oppor- directed activities.’’ above regulation staff ratios. creating lasting Impressions tunities. Impressions is licensed UNDER TWO for your child’s future. Children automatically by the Ministry of Education COLLEGE The centre supports PRE-SCHOOL transition from one area to and open Monday to Friday, individual changing routines Focus is on developing another if enrolled at 7.30am to 5.30pm. ‘Creating Learning Success For Every Student’ First Impressions Count A friendly welcome awaits at Impressions Childcare Centre. Situated in the heart of Pirongia, Impressions offer 3 options in childcare – enabling them START OF YEAR 2012 to cater for the individual needs of each child. UNIFORM SHOP HOURS • Preschool – preparing your child for their transition to school • Under 2’s • Over 2’s • WINZ approved Thursday 19 January 9.00am - 6.00pm Friday 20 January 9.00am - 3.00pm • Open 7.30am - 5.30pm • Spacious outdoor areas Monday 23 January 9.00am - 3.00pm • All meals provided • Dedicated, friendly Tuesday 24 January 9.00am - 3.00pm qualifi ed teachers Wednesday 25 January 9.00am - 3.00pm • 20 Hours ECE Thursday 26 January 9.00am - 6.00pm We invite you to call in & visit us...you will be impressed Friday 27 January 9.00am - 3.00pm 805 Crozier Street, Pirongia COURSE CONFIRMATION 2012 Phone: 07 871 9109 All Year 12 and 13 students are required to confirm their courses by coming [email protected] 8527467AA to the Information Centre to see your Deans on Tuesday 24 January or Wednesday 25 January 2012. If your LAST NAME begins with: Strive to Achieve A-E come in between 10.00am-12 Noon TUESDAY, 24th January F-J come in between 1.00pm-3.00pm TUESDAY, 24th January Ngutunui K-P come in between 10.00am-12 Noon WEDNESDAY, 25th January Q-Z come in between 1.00pm-3.00pm WEDNESDAY, 25th January Enviro School Bring your NCEA results with you and your Course Selection Booklet. A place where people and nature are nurtured and ENROLMENTS 2012 (All Levels) the whole school environment is a learning resource • Decile 9 school • Spacious grounds • Bus service • Small class numbers • High achieving school • Swimming pool TUESDAY 24 JANUARY 10.00am - 3.00pm • Large gymnasium • Reading and spelling support • Focus on environmental education • E.O.T.C. opportunities • Supportive B.O.T. and community • Delightful country atmosphere • Park like surroundings • Two classrooms - WEDNESDAY 25 JANUARY 10.00am - 3.00pm junior and senior • Years 0-8 • Highly resourced school • Playground • Effective literacy and numeracy programmes THURSDAY 26 JANUARY 9.00am - 12.30pm • Extension programmes for individual students • High quality digital learning opportunities • Recycling/worm farming/native planting/gardens • On site play group • Experienced and motivated teaching staff • Friendly, caring family school. STARTING DATES: Please feel free to phone, visit the school and meet the staff. We are only too happy to show you around. TUESDAY 31 JANUARY 8.45am Year 9: Hall Contact: Year 13: Marae Michelle Thurlow - Principal 07 871 9426 (school) WEDNESDAY 1 FEBRUARY 8.45am Year 11: Hall Keith Ormsby - Year 12: Gym BOT Chairperson 07 871 9436 THURSDAY 2 FEBRUARY 8.45am Year 10: Hall Lesley Clayton Greene - Offi ce Administrator 07 871 0634

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Kia Manawanui EDUCATION Kihikihi School A community school with so much to offer LEARNERS TODAY, LEADERS TOMORROW 2012 "Be Big Of Heart" HE TÀNGATA AKO, HE WHANAU AKO 8522244AA Quality programmes A professional and dedicated staff A fun, focused learning environment Successful support programmes Experiment to help for struggling learners A supportive Board and hard working Fundraising Committee Effective behaviour management find best study path leading to children making positive choices A range of stimulating cultural activities Maori Immersion Learning in our Rumaki Reo for Primary Students The School Ofﬁ ce is open for enrolments from Monday 23rd Jan to Friday 27th Jan from 9am-3pm Uniform Shop Hours: Wed 25th Jan 12noon -3pm, Thur 26th Jan 12pm-3pm, Fri 27th Jan 9am-12pm KIHIKIHI SCHOOL, Whitmore Street, Kihikihi P: 871 6152, F: 871 6151, Email: ofﬁ [email protected]

Moving Forward Together Come And Be Part Of Our Team Web: www.kihikihi.school.nz 8483375AA KORAKONUI SCHOOL Happy New Year to all our families and community members! Our School OfﬁceOfﬁ ce will be open for enrolments and all enquiries on: WEDNESDAY 25 JANUARY from 9.00am - 2.00pm

espite homework being a dirty television shows, eating or puzzle If you want to impress your parents, School begins for all students on word to many teens, developing time. Use these other events as breaks ask for a thesaurus for Christmas. It D good study habits have lifelong in your study time. will be of great help with assignments, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1 benefits that outlast the trials and There are only limited hours in the including when you’ve already used a tribulations of exams and day, so write down everything you do particular word 250times by page two . The Korakonui team look forward to seeing you! assessments. in a normal day and see where you can Computers: Computers are great Like the get-fit ads, it takes only a dedicate time to study. Once you have for looking up information, but be Please note that Korakonui School is not zoned few hours each week to create good a plan, try it out, and see what careful that your search for monetary habits. happens. policy doesn’t turn into three hours of 8483403AA therefore we accept all enrolments The tricky part is working out what If it doesn’t work, move things reading the plot details for all 121 works best for the individual. With around—you’ll be surprised what you episodes of Lost. study and revision there is no one can accomplish in 24 hours. And don’t Perhaps you can use one of your solution or magic key. worry if you find your peak study time is break times to go web surfing, so Think of it like playing a computer around 7pm because there’s a Short- sitting at a PC for a few hours isn’t all game—there are different paths and land Street omnibus on Sunday morn- graphs and diagrams. approaches, but the goal is similar—to ings. Talk to others: Study doesn’t have complete the set mission, get the most Background ambience: I can to be an individual event all the time. points, and maybe even rescue the happily work along to rock or metal Talk to your friends about anything you girl. music because I enjoy it and can use might be stuck on, and in return, help And just like gaming without cheat its pace to help me read and write. them with their work by comparing codes, it takes practice and persist- Just like study timing, it is up to the notes or ideas. You’ll be surprised ence to discover what works well for individual what works best. what gaps in your notes can be filled by you. My mum didn’t share my love for all working together. Here are some starting points to things doom and gloom, so would Above all: Make sure you start consider when working at home. always come in and turn the music off. studying regularly during the week When: Some studies say that you But silence didn’t work for me so I early in the year, even if only for a few should avoid studying right before bought headphones. hours. This will help you with what We are ideally located 10km south- bedtime, or just after eating. Supplies and resources: Make sure concepts and ideas are being taught, west of Te Awamutu on the slopes Our offi office ce will be open Try studying at different times of the you have everything you need before and will also give you plenty of Mt Kakepuku. We cater for day and see what you respond to best. you sit down and start— stationery, of time to get your study habits on Tuesday, 24th You will also need to work around paper and the resource books you sorted by the time exams and big students from Year 0 to Year 6. January 10am-3pm other commitments such as sport, need. assignments roll around. Within this traditional rural setting we and Thursday, 26th provide a wide range of educational January 10am-3pm experiences that will nurture your Phone: 07 871 2844, child’s love of learning. We welcome email: new enrolments. offi[email protected]fi [email protected]

St Patrick’s Catholic School Our vision: ‘To provide 21st Century learning in a Catholic environment which empowers children to strive for excellence.’ ‘Empowered today for tomorrow’s world.’

We encourage - Our children to show respect and be motivated to learn We offer - A professional and dedicated teaching and support staff who work tirelessly to meet the spiritual, learning, social, cultural, and sporting needs of the children. We have - A supportive parent body and Parish who are actively involved in the various school activities and the learning of their children We strongly promote the theme of partnership between the school and the home. Strong emphasis is placed on academic excellence and appropriate social behaviour. We fi rmly believe that school is a place of learning. School Offi ce Hours 2012 - Monday 23rd, Thursday 26th & Friday 27th January, 8:30am to 12:30pm for enrolments & enquiries. Term 1 begins for all students Tuesday 31st January at 8.50am with Offi ce Hours as normal 8.15am–3.15pm. All uniform requirements are available at Postie Plus. All stationery lists are available at Paper Plus.

Phone: 07 871 4669 - Fax: 07 871 4818 - PO Box 300 Te Awamutu 3840 [email protected] - www.stpatta.co.nz 8496734AA 8484283AA 14 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012

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Based at St Patrick’s Hall, Rewi Street, we provide before & Understanding needs after school care plus a really fun curriculum for kids during the school holidays – and we have spaces available now! of ‘erratic’ teenagers School Holiday After School Care – Programmes for 5 years & up. 2.45pm - 5.45pm Call us for an activity list – afternoon tea We do pick-ups – afternoon tea & homework service Before School Care – sessions available 7.30am - 8.30am OHAUPO We do drop ooﬀ s After School Care ﬀ s to most schools 2.45pm - 5.45pm Pick-ups – afternoon tea & homework service sessions WINZ & CYF’s approved available

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any teenagers eat it is harder to go to sleep at FIFA12 on PlayStation for (Agency for Nutrition at random times, earlier times. three hours after school. Action) show that up to M sleep erratically Some are watching tele- Exercise and physical 83,000 children every day and only exercise when vision well past midnight activity can be in the shape are coming to school chasing something (or because they ‘cannot’ of organised or casual unprepared for their day — being chased). sleep. sports, dancing with that is, having not eaten Research into the habits Once school starts friends, Nerf gun wars with breakfast. of teenagers show that again they end up with a the neighbourhood kids, One of the best things to these erratic patterns can sleep deficit, which means walking the dog, delivering do as a parent is to be a role seriously affect concen- they are nodding off during junk mail, casual cycling, model by eating a good tration throughout the day, class, or at the least not going on a window- breakfast at home, and leading to a drop in per- concentrating because they shopping mission, or any- ensuring there are healthy formance at school and in are so tired. thing that gets the heart choices available at all extracurricular activities. EXERCISE pumping. hours of the day. But it’s not always their Many students are It doesn’t have to be an This will also help deal fault... involved in sports and ordeal, and can allow for with that ‘hungry-beast- SLEEP extracurricular activities some great social mingling monster’ that comes home Agoodeightorninewhich ensure they are get- with friends. at 3.30pm to raid the hours is desirable, but it is ting the recommended 60 NUTRITION cupboards. interesting to note that as minutes a day of ‘‘huff and We all know how eating children transform into puff’’, but there are many breakfast sets us up for a ■ Sources: Nutrition teenagers, the hormones at teenagers who also claim productive day, but recent foundation.org.nz, play sometimes mean that that exercise is playing studies done by the ANA SPARC.org.nz Keeping kids entertained

f you’re looking for something for Te Awamutu Kids Zone is based at work session when required. the kids to do to fill in the last week St Patrick’s Hall in Rewi Street. Supervised play includes games I or so before they go back to school, During the school term it offers (such as softball, touch, ‘stuck in the Kids Zone can help. both before school care (7.30 - mud’ etc), a water slide on a hot day, Their school holiday programme is 8.30am ) with drop offs to local DVDs and crafts. still operating and they offer all sorts of schools and after school care (2.45pm The programme is Child, Youth fun activities games, crafts and trips. - 5.45pm) with picks ups from local and Family approved and WINZ Next week there will be outings to schools. approved. Butterfly Creek in Auckland and to The afterschool programme For more details contact Simone Raglan for fishing and swimming. includes afternoon tea and a home- Monkley (ph 021 485 3038)

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Te Rapa victory big 8520270AA bonus for president

BY PHILLIP QUAY

The win by promising mare Miss Herb at Te Rapa last week was a bonus for Waipa Racing Club president Steve Herbert. ‘‘I bought her as a breeding proposition so anything she does on the racetrack is a bonus,’’ says Herbert. ‘‘It’s great that she has won a race already.’’ Herbert races Miss Herb in partnership with his son, David, along with two other couples — Tony and Shirley Brown, and Tony and Trudy Wilson. ‘‘I bought her off Dean Limmer who is a very good judge of a horse,’’ says Herbert. KERRY BENNETT PHOTO ‘‘She is out of a Zabeel mare MISS HERB, in the hands of jockey Alysha Collett, winning for the who is a half-sister to that good Sanders’ team at Te Rapa. horse, Zarius.’’ Miss Herb’s dam is Amelia Miss Herb, trained by Ridden by in-form jockey who is from Sadlers Home. Graeme and Mark Sanders at Alysha Collett, Miss Herb Zarius won the Group 2 City Of Te Awamutu, scored by two- scored at odds of five to one. Auckland Cup and was placed and-three quarter lengths at ‘‘She will probably have third in the Group 1 Auckland the Waikato Racing Club’s another start in about two to Cup. The sire of Miss Herb is meeting last Thursday in the three weeks,’’ says Herbert, a One Cool Cat. Cleaning Services 1400 Maiden. veterinarian in Te Awamutu. Top NZ polo stars head for Kihikihi

The cream of New New Zealand. section. the next generation Zealand’s polo talent will The host Kihikihi Club spokesman, taking up the mantel,’’ be on show this weekend club will field four teams Hamish Ormond says the says Ormond. when Kihikihi host the this year. B team includes some ‘‘We have some Eng- Waikato Open tourna- The senior 16 goals wily campaigners and lish players out with the ment. team has been competi- should perform well. club this year and also The star studded line- tive in the early tourna- Chloe Kay is one of some players have come up of players includes the ments, making the final the young stars of Kihi- up from the South Island, likes of John-Paul at Morrinsville, losing kihi polo and will be a big so the club is looking Clarkin, Simon Keyte narrowly to Mystery asset for the C team. strong and has a great and the Wilson brothers, Creek 8-7. ‘‘The Kay name has feel amongst the players Craig and Thomas, all of The B team will be been synonymous with and social members whom have played for playing in the 10 goal polo and it is great to see alike.’’

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Martinborough by 5.30pm the night of the muster or online 8502504AA newspaper in accordance MANAGEMENT Garage Sales BENNETT - PURVES Cemetery. Messages to at www.sportsground.co.nz/pnc or via 146 Regent Street, with the Act, ﬁ le a notice Walmsley Street - $260 JM PROPERTY Michael and Lindy are Martinborough. email to [email protected] in writing of the objection TE AWAMUTU thrilled to announce 8529630AA Avail NOW 118 FREEMAN PLACE their engagement, David Dew Funeral Enquiries to Audrey Kaihe with the Secretary of the MANAGEMENT Services Renovated three brm Baby clothes, mens suits with the best wishes of Ph: 027 500 3024 District Licensing Agency home, single garage, Ph/txt Jodie and lots more. their parents; Wayne Masterton FDANZ 027 589 6416 and Phyllis of Pirongia rosewoodfuneralhome.co.nz at Waipa District Council, fully fenced TO VISIT VISITED and David and Shona Private Bag 2402, Te Rachel Hogben Two brm units & houses ❏❏ of Tauranga. In Memoriam Awamutu 3840. 021 247 2441 available $210-240

8529648AA TE AWAMUTU HASTIE This is the second Professional 502 Hazelmere Crescent Property Management Service 80 MUTU STREET Ngaire. publication of this notice. Three brm, garage, Re-opens January 21, 8529126AA www.eliterentalmanagement.co.nz Who left us on fenced, $280 p/wk 8.00am - 11.30am. January 19, 2009 with TE AWAMUTU COLLEGE TO VISIT VISITED her everlasting smile. FIREHAWKS RUGBY LEAGUE 263 Mangapiko Street Love John and family. Canada Rugby Tour ❏❏ First training commences this Sunday meet Horse Trek Three brm, garage, at the bottom of Kakepuku Mountain for our February 4 & 5, 2012 fenced, $280 p/wk 8529620AA TE AWAMUTU Funeral Directors 31 TURERE LANE annual Hikoi at 10.30am. Bring along your Held at Ngaroma 8530095AA 91 Lyon Street Spaces are Cost $80 two days, $40 one day 9.00am start, $1, $2 table. family and friends and enjoy our fi rst Hikoi limited, Three brm, fenced, $270 Te Awamutu For details and registration TO VISIT VISITED as a whanau. so registration p/wk essential. Contact Brian Parker 0274 909 330 ❏❏ Funeral Services We encourage all senior players who intend on playing this season to attend this 79 Rolleston Street TE AWAMUTU Radius Windsor Court Three brm, fenced, $270 782-3 TE RAHU ROAD 7898184AA Sunday. p/wk Sign out at 7.00am. Any queries, please contact Lifestyle Village TO VISIT VISITED Charlotte Jones 870-1609 18 Sandes St, OHAUPO 33 McFall Road ❏❏ Four brm, large living OPEN HOME SATURDAY areas, heatpump and Grazing Alexandra House Chapel fi re, $430 p/wk 570 ALEXANDRA STREET, TE AWAMUTU January 21, 2012 GRAZING available, Between 1pm - 2pm 480 Franklin Street between Pirongia and For compassionate and caring service call Executive style, fi ve Otorohanga, for up to 50 dairy weaners until May Garth & Lynette Williams Come talk to Paula brm, four car garaging, And view our attractive two bedroom 1, 2012, drench and zinc COACHES many extras $550 p/wk through dispenser incl, PHONE (07) 871-5131 ALL HOURS and three bedroom Units experienced grazier. Pirongia Netball Club is looking for Coaches for their www.jmpropertymanagement.co.nz Ph 07 823 6696 to view Phone 871-9580. Top two Senior Sides and Top Junior side for 2012. during business hours TE AWAMUTU Applicants must apply in writing with their CV to Rosetown Family Funerals SP [email protected] or register online at www. A ACIO SELF STORAGE CLASSIFIED IN US RY sportsground.co.nz/pnc SET COUNT From $20 p/wk Applications close January 24, 2012. TING ADVERTISING 8502510AA 24hr access Interviews will be conducted that week. Camera Surveillance 8325833AA Service with grace and dignity. Enquiries to Audrey Kaihe 8031019AA PH: (07) 856-7584 PHONE 871 5151

262 Ohaupo Rd • Te Awamutu • 870 2137 Ph: 027 500 3024 8525397AA or (027) 608-1749 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012 21 Motorcycles For Sale Trade Services Employment Plants & Gardens & Wanted Vehicles Wanted BRIAN Krippner ROSETOWN Painters for Vacancies STANDARDS and DAREDEVIL 2009 Scooter, building, advanced trade all your painting and CAREGIVER required to COMPOST topiary, nursery open two stroke, 50cc, heaps of qualified, alterations and decorating PUKEATUA Peak Fridays, 10.00am-4.00pm, fun and fast, $400 cash. care for handicapped additions, maintenance, requirements. Phone adult (small build) in Compost, Bio Gro 132 Sainsbury Road, Phone (027) 209-8158. expol/pink batts, no job (027) 482-5586, or a/h Certificate 4971 CO1, for Pirongia or phone Susan own home, two days per Dead or alive too small. Phone (027) 871-3411. fortnight initially, all your farming and Ranstead on 871-9105. WOOL wanted for 255-5753 or 870-6462. gardening requirements, Operation Cover Up, can Applications in writing depot on Payne Road, PHONE 871-5151 for all be dropped off at Te Free removal to Caregiver, PO Box 1, Kihikihi. Phone Ray on your classified Awamutu Courier Office, TERRY LASENBY WEED SPRAYING Te Awamutu. (027) 417-7665 or 871-7156. advertising needs. 336 Alexandra Street. Same day service CARPENTER required for Open 24/7 BUILDER Radio Controlled Units work within the Te • Maintenance • Awamutu area. Please Fruit & Vegetables Vehicles Wanted Hiace Hilux Landcruiser Corolla Phone phone Roger (027) Townace Liteace 4WD’s Big Trucks • Renovations • Marshall Contracting 494-4905. TOYOTA CARS 8489590AA • New Homes • Open 7 days PICK YOUR OWN FROM $250 - $10,000 Glen : 870-1433 from $300 • Farm Buildings • 8240235AA ¯ 8am-6pm 8240235AA Otorohanga *(Conditions Apply) Phone Eftpos available BLUEBERRIES 4X4 7985803AA College from $500 (027) 496-4656 At $9.50/kg picking your own or 870-1234 a/h WESTGATE Home Economics blueberries is a fun summer HIACE 3L LTR for Term 1, 2012 PLUMBING Closing date: activity for the family. from $1500 8525430AA Our cafe serves light refreshments For all your Wednesday, VAN/UTES BUILDER plumbing January 25, 2012 and snacks, baked goods and real Qualified licensed fruit ice cream or frozen yogurt. from $300 REQUIREMENTS Enquiries: 8476260AA carpenter Principal’s PA 29 years experience Mark: (021) 0260-4486 www.blueberry.co.nz NOW OPEN IN TWO LOCATIONS WANTED FOR Kevin:(027)499-6181 [email protected] 397 Jary Road, Ohaupo EXPORT FREE QUOTES A/H: 871-6687 229 Central Road South, Ngatea Phone Lance Ph 07 823 6923 for info/directions 0800 332 467 STAFF WANTED (027) 663-2552 at Thirsty Liquor -TeAwamutu Auctions Conditions - Duty CLASSIFIED Manager Certificate DRAINAGE required and relevant work No job too big ADVERTISING experience. Contact - or too small - Jitender Singh - WE DO IT ALL! Store Manager PHONE 871 5151 Phone: (021) 0253-6935 Phone 870-6244 or 0800 CAR DUMP Email: Colin (027) 498-9022 [email protected] WANTED We sell second hand Dead or dying cars, 4x4 good warrantable tyres MEATEATER Employment Vacancies utes, vans most sizes. HOMEKILLS LTD

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8374209AA H COMMERCIAL and OLES domestic cleaning. Phone Maid Marj, 871-3309. DIAL-A-MAN • Soak • Surface wells QUALIFIED builder, • Lined Soak holes joiner, cabinet maker, plasterer, affordable • Concrete products rates. Phone (021) available 139-4355. EXTERIOR house • Foundation Drilling cleaning. Phone Ultra Clean 0800 569-656 today! OWNER/OPERATOR: LOUNGE suites cleaned. FREE PHONE Phone Ultra Clean 0800 GARDENING 569-656 now! STEVE COLSON (0508) DUG HOLES Quality, experienced Trade Services gardening - Hedges, roses, (0508) 465 373 or general weeding. Need a hand Aluminium Jake’s Drilling 8527578AA Let us help! Gates&Fencing Regular maintenance For free quotes FFA or a clean up. O L Phone Tess Tess(027) (027) 238-251 7 call Sam 8523562AA 872-2853 A/hrs (022) 601-3656 or (07) 823-4454 HO ES evenings. L DANIEL JAQUES BOBCAT Mob 027 261 2248 HIRE 07 873 6652 erOper wn ator OTrevor Peters PLUMBING 871 1971 AFFORDABLE 027 515 6519 RATES 8432292AA TREE CARE CLEARLY Windows, Phone Colin GROUNDZONE Tree professional window (027) 498-9022 cleaning, business/ Care. Pruning, removal, or 870-6244 anytime stump grinding, wood residential. Call (0800) splitting, consultancy. 405 588. Qualified, professional arborists. Phone Nathan TELEVISI Hughes 871-7107. OR ON F RS & TU REPAI NING Health

8528847AA • Television Aerial Installations & Extensions • • Satellite Dish Installation • NATURAL THERAPY • Stereo Repairs • Since Massage Therapy 1990 $50 for 75 minutes WESTEND ELECTRONICS - 871-5193 ★ Deep Tissue ★ ★ Accupressure ★ ★ Reflexology ★ Phone Angela for an appointment SERVICES 873-1703 or (021) 128-6048 PJ’s CONCRETE

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Strutt is looking for a fun, bubbly, outgoing Bar Positions full time Sales Assistant. PHOTOGRAPHS Some previous work experience is a must, with retail experience an advantage. We are currently looking for experienced and hard taken by our Reporters appearing throughout the We would like people who are mature, *Please note: this does not fashion and sales driven. working bar people, preferably holding a current Te Awamutu Courier are available for purchase* Personally drop your CV off to Strutt, General Managers Certiﬁ cate, to join our team. include supplied photos 15 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu by January 24, 2012 Permanent Part time positions available. If you enjoy working with people, developing your I wish to purchase _____ photo/s. hospitality knowledge, and working a variety of SSC SERVICE STATIONS hours please drop/send/email in a current cv to: Appearing on Page # _____ Attention: Ken Marcum - bar manager of edition date: ____/____/____

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to work fl exible hours including nights and 8529072AA Name: ______weekends? Address: ______Farm Employment Business Opportunities Please phone Jeanette 871 2030 ______Frances 871 7335 CASUAL farm worker required for some Phone: ______milkings during the week and every second Payment: Cheque enclosed weekend. Also must be AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE able to drive tractor, use Please debit my: Visa or Mastercard chainsaw and fence etc. TECHNICIAN Phone 871-5256. If you are an experienced automotive technician and Amount: ______Expiry Date: ____/____ are seeking a change we have a opportunity for you to DAIRY Farm Assistant join our team at our Otorohanga Nissan Dealership. position available, Cardholder’s Name: ______situated on SH31 midway Work is varied and interesting carrying out servicing between Otorohanga and Signature: ______and repairs on a wide range of cars and commercial Pirongia, 300 cows, 20 PHOTO PRICES vehicles for our broad client base. bale herringbone shed, some experience 6”x4” - $5/print • 7”x5” $8.50/print • 8”x6” - $12/print The ability to communicate effectively and relate well preferred, excellent with both customers and workmates is a requirement wages and time off. This 8”x10” $20/print • 8”x12” $20/print along with a current Warrant of Fitness certifi cation or is a drive-in position, as P&P - $1 there is no Te Awamutu ability to apply for one immediately. accommodation Courier So to work in a modern clean, well equipped facility and available. Applicants earn good pay please apply in writing with CV to 8529177AA must have a current driver’s licence and POST TO: Te Awamutu Courier Photos, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840 Merv Carr - Jim Wright Nissan reliable transport. Phone or drop in to our offi ce - 336 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu John 871-9019. 16 Huiputea Dr, Otorohanga or email [email protected] 8137501AA Weather Recorded by your friendly local weatherpeople! Employment Wanted Min C° Max C° Rain/mls BASS player, looking for working band. Please Ngahinapouri 14 24 13 phone (027) 712-5729. Pirongia 12 26 32 8529609AA KNAPSACKING spraying Pokuru 11 26 26 gang. Phone (027) Pukeatua 375-7225. 14 28 16

Market Days Have you got something for SALE worth under $50? YES! - You can advertise MARKET it with us for FREE! COUNCIL CARPARK Conditions do apply. This Saturday Te Awamutu Phone Phyllis : 871-4811 or Carol : 871-6198 Courier Phone (07) 871-5151 1144 FREE UNDER $50 ADVERTISING Our conditions: - Advertisement must be submitted on original coupon, ads received on photocopies will not be printed. - For Sale items only. - Item value MUST be advertised for “less than $50.” - No more than 10 words per advertisement. - Limit one advertisement per household. - Coupon only valid to residents - no Trade-Commercial advertising. - One item per coupon.

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