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CIRCULATED FREE TO ALL HOUSEHOLDS THROUGHOUT TE AWAMUTU AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. EXTRA COPIES 40c. BRIEFLY Ardern increases support Harness some early form PRELIMINARY A trial meeting for pacers and trotters at Waipa Racing Club on RESULTS Saturday, December 3 will provide a preview for the Shane Ardern (National)19,312 Harness on Grass Christmas Rick Barker (Labour) 5219 Meeting here on December 29. Robert Moore (Green) 2506 Cambridge-Te Awamutu Victoria Rogers (U Future) 475 Harness Racing Club will run eight to 10 trials from 11am on VOTE 2011 December3—agood chance to Parliament — if not the Govern- spot some form for the club’s ment. annual meeting at Waipa later in BY DEAN TAYLOR He says the lesson from this the month. A barbecue/sausage election is that the parties that sizzle will be in operation. Returning Taranaki/King start to announce their alliances Country MP Shane Ardern had prior to the election are Gold star for little time to celebrate before punished at the poll. returning to Wellington to Mr Ardern says if MMP is the great effort resume the business of being in system, the parties should run The Stars for Starship Government. their campaigns and then form fundraiser resulted in $3690 On Saturday night Mr their alliances based on their being raised from a 24 hour Ardern, family and supporters aims and aspirations and the tattoo marathon. Around 185 celebrated his emphatic win in results of the voters. stars were completed by Jack the National stronghold. He says this election has Kirwan at the Invictus Tattoo Yesterday afternoon National shown how negatively the voters Studio on 11/11/11. Mr Kirwan MPs were in Wellington and can react. says they were overwhelmed by today Caucus meets to discuss Mr Ardern is also amazed at the make-up of the Government. how some proponents of MMP the response. Most importantly for Mr will dismiss any sort of dis- ‘‘We had to unplug the phone Ardern, he increased his per- cussion with the National Party we had so many requests. We centage support in the electorate — an attitude he believes is just couldn’t fit any more people and is pleased with the level of contrary to the aim of the sys- into the 24 hours.’’ party support from the elector- tem. Money raised goes to the ate. He recalls how he was Kory Downie-Boyte Memorial The preliminary results give admonished in 2005 for Trust which provides packs for Mr Ardern 19,312 votes, or 68 per suggesting it was possible families who have children in cent of the electorate. National and Maori might work intensive care at Starship. Rick Barker (Labour) together in Government. received 5219 votes, Robert In 2008 that was a reality and CEG meeting Moore (Green Party) 2506 and now the public is expecting the The final meeting of the Victoria Rogers (United Future) same in 2011. Continuing Education Group for 475. Mr Ardern says it should not be 2001 will be held on Wednesday, Party votes for National beyond the realms of comprehen- December 7. totalled 17,253, which was 10 per sion that the Green Party would at Following the 10am morning cent higher than the national least talk to National — wait and tea, there will be light average. TC291111SP01 see. entertainment by St Joseph’s Labour polled second in the SITTING Taranaki/King Country MP Shane Ardern addresses friends, In terms of his own aspirations, electorate with 4407 and Green family and supporters at his home on Saturday night. as reported Mr Ardern, does not singers from Morrinsville, Party and New Zealand First want to get his hopes too high. followed by a pre-Christmas were neck-and-neck on 2215 and erably higher than the national paid off. Those matters will be decided luncheon for ticket holders. For 2074 respectively. average of 2.76 per cent. Mr Ardern is openly not a today, but Mr Ardern says what- more information phone 871 The only other standout Mr Ardern says he has been supporter of MMP. ever the outcome he has plenty to 6434 or 871 6608. figure was the Conservative preaching the message people Ironically he believes it offer New Zealand politics, with Party’s 1104, which equates to should be giving the party vote to hasn’t helped the parties that do his main priority being what is Chopper rescue 3.87 per cent of the vote, consid- National, and this has obviously rely on MMP to be part of best for his electorate. The Westpac Waikato Air Ambulance was called to Wharepuhunga on Saturday to retrieve an 18-year-old male with significant trauma to his chest Voting system not decided after falling from a horse and being trodden on. He was flown to Waikato BY DEAN TAYLOR referendum will not be known election was over two million. cent support. Hospital in the care of St John until Saturday, December 10. Changing the electoral system Polls prior to the election and Ambulance Paramedics, and by While advanced votes in the The Electoral Commission has received just under 43 per cent referendum date also suggest his mother. referendum show more than 53 posted the advanced vote results, support to date, with First Past MMP will stay — but as we have per cent support for maintaining which account for about 290,000 the Post being the preferred seen with the election itself, MMP, the final result of the votes. Total vote count for the alternative system at about 32 per things can change on the day. Wise men give gold

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I have lost a very good sincere friend I with my family requesting me to help hello to me. I have high respect for him. knew for the past 13 years. Peter Lee is a him. On the local body election night he He is a very nice friendly person. I was man you can phone at anytime and speak invited us to his house for dinner and shocked to hear that he had left us after to him and he is ever willing to help you. when he won the election by one vote he falling ill within a short time. I came to know Peter when I was living said it was my vote that put him into the His departure is a great loss to Cam- in Cambridge. I met him accidentally and council. I have also had numerous bridge. As Waipa Deputy Mayor he had 166 Cambridge Rd, Te Awamutu, Ph 871 6793 he told me that he had moved to Cam- discussions with Peter when I was in the done a lot to Cambridge. When I visited bridge from Taupo and he intends stand- Cambridge Residents Association his house to see his silent body, I couldn’t ing for the council. Although I live in Hamilton, after local believe my eyes that God had taken away I told him I will help him and to get me body elections he invites me to his house his precious life so soon. I am sure Peter some leaflets. Next day he had called over for dinner. Whenever he comes to Hamil- Lee will be happy in the hands of God. at my house and left bundles of leaflets ton he does not hesitate to drop in and say MANO MANOHARAN Supporting Farmers Market

Come on citizens of Te Awamutu, you buzzes with people and produce alike. fresh, as it is picked or packed that wanted a Farmers Market here, why are Their township is not much bigger. morning or afternoon. you not supporting it? Other smaller towns around the Our market cannot operate on a There is now an average of 15 stalls a country have a farmers market and they Saturday or Sunday morning as these week and it cannot grow any bigger do get the support from their community. stallholders are committed elsewhere in unless you support it. The lettuce man comes all the way Cambridge or Hamilton. Call now for a If you don’t come the market will fold across from the other side of Cambridge. It is not about getting a bargain either. FREE Quote REFRIGERATION up and then you would say ‘‘It is a shame, The vege man comes all the way from It is getting the freshest product avail- SERVICES LTD we have not a Farmers Market and other Huntly. These guys would be barely able, if you look around, there are 0800 725 892 centres have.’’ covering their costs. bargains to be had. 166 Cambridge Rd, Te Awamutu, Ph 871 6793 Cambridge Farmers Market really You cannot say their product is not JENNY COTTERELL COUNTDOWN TO Christmas VS SASSOON COLOUR PRO LAYBY NOW! WET TO DRY $34 STRAIGHTNER $129

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Thursday 8th HOMESTYLE - What’s new & stylish in interior tc291111ca01 and exterior home furnishings CHEERS: Vanessa Mylchreest and Alan McCorkindale (with their winning wine labels) relaxing during a visit to Te Awamutu. DRIVEBY - Holiday/Summer motoring news BY CATHY ASPLIN The original pictures were designs in the world. and what’s new painted in watercolour by ‘‘The winning labels were The 2011 International Wine Vanessa and were inspired by fun, dramatic, creative and

Label Design Contest was old photos. most of all effective.’’ Tuesday 13th 8457902AA dominated by entrants from the ‘‘My grandmother passed Both of the New Zealand USA. away last year and when I was labels are intended to be put into GARDENING - Give your outdoor area a But two names stood out — going through some of her old production and used on single both of them from New Zealand. photos I was struck by how vintage releases. serious spruce up for long summer outdoor activity One was Vanessa Mylchreest elegant the women were. Alan and Vanessa are also of Te Awamutu who received a ‘‘So I used them as a basis for encouraging local outlets and Silver award in ‘Successful the label and named the wine restaurants to stock Call Dorinda or Julie Innovation’. Belle Dame (Beautiful Lady).’’ McCorkindale wines, which The other was Alan Alan’s label was specifically means eventually their labels on 871 5151 McCorkindale from Christ- for a wine to be matched with will be seen on shelves here. church who received Gold in the seafood, so he utilised a simple The couple currently live in same category. shell design on recycled paper. Wellington, but were home The interesting thing about The wine itself is a blend of briefly for the weekend to visit the two entrants from New Zea- white wines from his parents family and friends. land is that they are a couple. vineyard in the Waipara Valley. Alan is currently working for ‘‘We were both delighted to Alan also entered the com- an architect in Wellington, win the awards and receive petition last year and collected a while Vanessa was lucky recognition for our work. But Silver award. enough to get a position with we also wondered about the One of this year’s judges, Weta Digital. odds that the two people from Paul Wagner of Napa Valley ‘‘I work there as a rotoscope New Zealand who received College, says the international artist — which means I deal awards were also a couple.’’ panel of judges looked at overall with segments of film that have While their entries were originality and creativity, use of been shot in front of a green quite different in style, they also typography and use of graphics. screen and prepare them for use shared a common bond. ‘‘The single most important in a computer generated Both were designed as labels interface between the winery environment. for McCokindale Wines, which and the customer is the label — ‘‘Before I got that position I is owned by Alan’s father (also on the shelf or in the restaurant. had a small internship at Design Alan). ‘‘This competition brings on Q in Te Awamutu with Vanessa’s entry features a attention to the people who are Katherine Merewether. series of vintage sepia prints of breaking new ground and devel- ‘‘She was fantastic mentor women. oping the most successful and a real inspiration.’’ Carols keep festive spirit alive

Santa will be rocking around to help keep the festive spirit Choir, Te Awamutu Brass Band, the Christmas tree on Saturday, alive. Katherine Parsons, Scott Martin December 10 when Waipa Dis- ‘‘It will be a great opportunity and Jack Wallis from Cambridge trict Council hosts Carols at for us to roll out the picnic High School, St Peters Emma Victoria Square. blankets and celebrate as a com- Carpenter, the Waikato Modern Event co-ordinator Benjamin munity,’’ he said. Choir and the Rivertones. Hemi said as the annual Christ- The entertainment lineup for MC for the alcohol free event mas Concert at Lake Te Ko Utu the free event will include Katie will be Vicki Lee Wihongi. The was postponed this year, the Trigg from Ngahinapouri, Te event will be alcohol free. council decided it was a great Awamutu’s Alice Gower and Activities will start from 5pm opportunity to organise an event Guitarco, the LDS Young Men’s with Carols from 6.30 — 9pm.

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BY TONY SPRANGERS words of wisdom in the fight ‘‘growing up in a violent Otago University against violence. home meant that he was journalism student There were speeches from encouraging change. the lead riders and Waipa Over five years of this Leather clad and scorch- Mayor Alan Livingston, fol- event have seen it grow ing the roads of the Waikato lowed by the performance of massively in size.’’ were a group of men intent on haka and some light hearted The ride is travelling both sending a message to the tug-of-war between the riders the North and South Island community. and local children. and despite some tricky The White Ribbon cam- Constable Debbie weather in the Taranaki, the paign is an opportunity for Ferguson of the Te Awamutu ride has gone completely to men to lead the move towards Police acted as the co- plan so far. ending violence against ordinator for the event and The sight of the bikers is women. said that the event was mak- an unmissable sight that is The White Ribbon Ride is ing strides every year and generating interest not only in its fifth year of action and growing in both size and locally but throughout the is actively making a differ- effectiveness. country. ence in the community, stop- ‘‘Organising with the Wai- Wearing the white ribbon ping by in Te Awamutu pa Family Violence Inter- is only for one day but events recently to spread its mess- vention Network, we are rais- such as this are breaking age. ing the act of awareness and a down barriers and creating Selwyn Park was taken healthy community in which positive new role models in over by the sight of leather we all help each other,’’ said our communities. and loud machines, with the Ferguson. riders lead by the Patriots ‘Wrestler’, one of the lead TC291111DT02 Defence Motor Club taking riders of this year’s event, ■ For more information visit: TE AWAMUTU event organiser Constable Debbie Ferguson welcomes members of the part in activities and offering offered his insight saying that www.whiteribbon.org.nz. White Ribbon Ride.

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BY CATHY ASPLIN end of last term. resources and the ‘‘Some items of ‘‘Children need staff.’’ memorabilia will For 109 years the other children to inter- These include: probably go to the sounds of children act with and we had to • How the school site Parawera Hall and learning and playing consider what was the was purchased/ official records go to have echoed around the best decision for them. acquired the ministry.’’ classrooms and ‘‘Withalackofany • Any buildings pur- For Mrs Turner the playgrounds of new enrolments in the chased by the com- school closure will end Parawera School. foreseeable future, munity 22 years on the staff But now there is an Parawera School BOT • Funding to schools and BOT, with the last eerie silence. wrote to the Ministry that have enrolled for- 10 years as principal The school is cur- requesting voluntary mer Parawera pupils and the last five years rently open, but it has closure.’’ (as of March 1, 2011) sole charge. no pupils, and its Mrs Turner says as • Distribution of Mr Kay has been on closure is ‘imminent’. part of the process to resources to those the BOT for 19 years Principal Katherine close a school the com- schools, then to other and has had several Turner says the roll munity must be local schools generations of his fam- had been declining consulted. • Storage of school ily attend the school. steadily for five years ‘‘We held a public records, memorabilia PROUD HISTORY and with no more chil- meeting at the school etc A closing ceremony dren enrolled for the in September and over Pupils have been to celebrate the 109 next two years, the 30 people attended. enrolled at Wharepapa years of education at Board of Trustees felt is ‘‘The support and South, Kihikihi, Parawera School has was time to consider loyalty from the com- Pekerau and Te Awa- been planned for Janu- closing the school. munity was over- mutu Primary so those ary 27. ‘‘It was a sad whelming, but they will be the first It will begin with a decision, which we too realised that it was schools to benefit from powhiri, have guest thought about long and time for the school to resources. speakers and a time hard. close.’’ With no pupils now for sharing, followed ‘‘The school was BOT chairman at the school, Mrs by a mix and mingle financially sound, had Chris Kay gave those Turner is spending with refreshments. good ERO reports, was at the meeting an her time ‘sifting and ‘‘It will be a chance in good physical con- overview of the situa- sorting’ resources. to reflect on the many dition, had a competent tion, while Ministry While it is only a good things that have Board and received representatives little school, there is happened here,’’ says plenty of community explained that Minis- still much to be done. Mrs Turner. support. ter of Education Anne She is organising Parawera School ‘‘But in the end it Tolley actually has the books, games, musical was opened in 1902 as a simply came down to final say. instruments, com- Native School. pupil numbers,’’ Mrs ‘‘The Ministry has TC291111CA02 puters and furniture. Over the years Turner says. been very supportive PARAWERA’S final Board of Trustees (Leah Katene -Te Huia, Luke Pakeho, Then of course numbers have fluctu- Parawera School and we know the Ariana Pakeho, Jill McIntyre, Katherine Turner and Chris Kay) look out over there are decisions to ated — it had as many started the year with closure will be the school playground. be made as to what as 100 in its heyday seven pupils, but handled sensitively happens to the play- during the 1950’s, but through a variety of and carefully,’’ says process to close a some time. factors regarding the ground equipment, during the 1980’s and reasons there was just Mr Kay. school is quite ‘‘We have to deal property, the school carved entranceway 1990’s these numbers one student left at the He says the formal involved and can take with a number of buildings, funds, the etc. were down to the 20’s. 8 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2011 Exciting talent set for first CourierTe Awamutu Te Awamutu daytime show CONTACTS A new event on the Te Awamutu Christmas calendar MANAGER is the Opera du jour (daytime Alan Price opera) presentation Crackers e: [email protected] about Christmas with Te Awa- mutu soprano Alice Gower and Friends, accompanied by Dr EDITOR Greg Neil. The concert event is organ- Dean Taylor ised by Mrs Gower who says she e: [email protected] wants to showcase Waikato musicians and provide profes- REPORTERS sional level daytime entertain- ment. Cathy Asplin For the inaugural concert e: [email protected] she is excited to have 21-year-old tenor Chase Douglas, a young Colin Thorsen singer already well known e: [email protected] within the music world who is making a real name for himself ADVERTISING on the wider stage. Currently touring with ALICE GOWER CHASE DOUGLAS EVELYNE BOURTON Dorinda Courtney Hayley Westenra as part of her e: [email protected] 10th anniversary homecoming performing Finn songs Message Awamutu concert. mas songs. tour Paradiso, Chase has been To My Girl and Stuff and Non- Other friends are soprano The concert includes a Julie Jackson receiving rave reviews. sense at this year’s Lakeside Evelyne Bourton, from Hamil- themed lunch. e: [email protected] Previously he won Waikato Rotorua, sang with Dame ton, who has just returned from Young Singer of the year 2011, Malvina Major at Opera on the five months studying in Italy, ■ Crackers about Christmas is on Bookings was awarded a Wallace Cor- Rocks in Tauranga last year, and Timothy Burrell, a very at 11am, Friday, December 16 at Te [email protected] poration University of Waikato won the Waikato University talented Hamilton baritone. Awamutu Bible Chapel. Tickets are Blues award 2010 and 2011, sang Aria competition in 2010 and Crackers about Christmas $20, $18 (unwaged) and $16 for the lead role of Priam in Walls sang at Rotorua’s Opera in the promises to be one-and-a-half groups of 10 or more and are CLASSIFIEDS of Troy, an opera in the Pa in 2009. hours of quirky quips, Christ- available from Alice Gower, 871 Gallagher Academy of Mrs Gower says Chase is a mas crackers, figgy pudding, 4594, [email protected] or Tania Cortesi-Western, Rhonda Bird Performing Arts, worked with star on the rise and it is great to brandy butter and fine Waikato call into her office at 31 Lyon Street, Anna-Marie Holmes Split Enz original Eddie Raynor be able to secure him for the Te talent singing favourite Christ- Kihikihi during business hours. [email protected] PRINTERS Tourist dies in Kihikihi TA Lotto winner APN Print Ellerslie Published Tuesday & Thursday Someone from Te Awamutu has won $15,349 with A 62-year-old English tourist died unable to revive the patient. Lotto Second Division. Circulation 12,109 suddenly in Kihikihi on Thursday Police said there are no suspicious At the time of going to press the person had not night after complaining of being in circumstances and the matter has been redeemed their prize, which was sold at Pak’n Save. PHONE: 07 871 5151 FAX: 07 871 3675 pain. referred to the Coroner and British ‘‘Anyone who has a winning ticket should write He pulled his car to the side of the Consulate. The man had been in the their name on the back and check it immediately at 336 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu road and died from a medical con- country with his wife for just one day any New Zealand Lotteries’ outlet,’’ says a Lotto Offi ce Hrs: Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm

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Water restrictions came said Mrs Kendrick alert level one was intro- The second hui for Hikairo into force yesterday for the ‘‘We have been monitor- duced it would reduce cur- claimants takes place this Waipa District in an effort We have been monitoring the demand ing the demand over a num- rent demand. Saturday at Waipapa Marae, to ensure water supply ‘over a number of weeks and it has been ber of weeks and it has been ‘‘We are encouraging starting at 11am. balances demand over the increasing as the weather people to take responsibil- The kaupapa of the hui is summer period. increasing as the weather gets warmer gets warmer,’’ she said. ity for using water wisely,’’ to prepare claims for pre- Water Services Manager LORRAINE KENDRICK’ Historically water said Mrs Kendrick. sentation to the Waitangi Tri- Lorraine Kendrick said the Waipa District Water Services Manager restrictions had come into This year Waipa District bunal, and will cover topics district has been deemed to force on November 1 but Council had joined with such as: Hikairo claims be at alert level one, mean- this year demand has been Hamilton City Council and research methodology; ing sprinklers should only tracked to ensure alert Waikato District Council in Interactive map — Te Rohe o be used between 6-8am and this precious resource vide the capacity in the levels are activated at the using the same promotional Nga¯ti Hikairo; Wa¯nanga on 6-8pm. throughout the summer treatment plants to deliver most appropriate time. material for alert levels. proposed chapter content in ‘‘During summer the period so that we do not run water to the community. While three of the the research report; and, consumption of water rises out of water for our com- ‘‘As our community has district’s four water supply ■ Changes in alert levels will Claims management report. which is usually associated munity,’’ she said. grown over the years and schemes were nearing the be notified in local with non-essential activi- Waipa District Council water becomes a more scare alert level two, when newspapers, on the council’s ■ Further inquiries should be ties such as watering gar- needs resource consents resource we have to ensure sprinklers would only be website www.waipadc.govt.nz directed to claims manager Tony dens. from Waikato Regional that we use this resource permitted between 6-8am and on its Facebook page Spelman — ‘‘We need to undertake Council to abstract water more efficiently ensuring and 6-8pm on alternate www.facebook.com/ [email protected] or (09) 636 proactive management of for water supplies, and pro- that we minimise wastage,’’ days, it was hoped once WaipaDistrictCouncil. 2107. TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2011 11 Senior citizens concert proves popular again

There was a full house at the free Senior Citizens Christmas Concert in the Te HOT Awamutu Bible Chapel last ■ Awesome Paper Plus staff who week. The 18th annual concert administered excellent first aid and featured Waikato barber- were so caring when I became ill in shop quartet ‘Grid Lock’, the their shop. Thanks to St John too. Mighty River Harmony Chorus and couple Phyllis ■ Honest lady at Pak’nSave handing and Everett Thorburn. purse in (that was found in carpark). Each gave renditions of popular and less known ■ Young boy in blue Toyota that helped songs, including some from my nan cross the road when her mo- shows and films. ped stopped. Other people just hooted A highlight of the after- at her to hurry up. noon was when all three acts took to the stage together to ■ Roadside mowing job done by WDC sing ‘Pokarekare-ana’ as the contractor in Ellicott Rd. finale. Co-organiser Jocelyn ■ People who use leads to walk their Simmons says the afternoon dogs around Lake Ngaroto. was enjoyed by entertainers TC291111CA05 and guests alike. MIGHTY River Harmony in full voice at the Senior Citizens’ Concert. NOT ■ Paint getting thrown at my car and around town. ■ Underage teenagers buying alcohol from a local supermarket. ■ Young shop assistants who don’t know the words ‘please’ and ‘thank you’.

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KERRY BENNETT PHOTO PURE BLISS: Alysha Collett pilots Royal Bliss home for an impressive win in the NRM Fillies and Mares Series 1400 at Matamata — paying $14 for the win, despite her recent win at Waipa.

BY PHILLIP QUAY year-old which meant she was mare in partnership with always behind the eight ball at Michael Hansen, of Auckland. Te Awamutu-trained mare the start of her racing career, but Royal Bliss, who scored by a Royal Bliss’ win at Matamata over time she has kept improv- long neck, was ridden at Mata- last week was very timely for her ing and is now racing better than mata by Alysha Collett who is future racing aspirations. even. expected to retain the mount for Co-trainer Robert Priscott ‘‘She has won two of her last the Counties feature. says the win put Royal Bliss three starts and her win at The special conditions final of firmly on target for tomorrow’s Matamata was most encourag- the fillies and mares series at fillies and mares series final at ing.’’ Pukekohe is the culmination of Pukekohe. Priscott, who trains in part- nine heats run at various clubs ‘‘She will go into the final in nership with Clayton in the northern region. TC291111CT02 peak form — the win at Mata- Chipperfield, bought Royal Bliss The series is a good opportun- TE AWAMUTU’S rising star Codi Merito (white helmet) showed his immense mata came just at the right time. at the yearling sales. He races ity for fillies and mares to com- potential successfully riding up two grades at the Rosetown BMX ‘‘She got injured as a two- the Bachelor Duke four-year-old pete against their own sex. Championships at Castleton Park.

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BY COLIN THORSEN Rushlee Buchanan saved her best to last, upstaging international Te Awamutu Sports’ Hayden teammates Lauren Ellis (Hinds) McCormick, Rushlee Buchanan and and Gemma Dudley (Levin) to win Jaime Nielsen produced stunning the women’s 20km points race on gold medal winning rides at the the final day of competition. Oceania Track Championships in Buchanan finished on 21 points, Invercargill. Ellis 17 and Dudley 13 on countback McCormick rounded out another from Australia’s Amy Cure. magic evening for the Kiwis on day New Zealand’s team pursuit two with a brilliant performance to cyclists issued a loud Olympic win the under-19 points race over warning shot with world class win- 20km. ning performances. The 17-year-old, first year under- The women’s trio of Alison 19 rider, was the only one to lap the Shanks, Lauren Ellis and Jaime field — impressing all and sundry Nielsen produced the fastest time in on the super slick ILT Velodrome. the world at sea level of 3:19.759, McCormick headed off smashing the national record they Waimate’s hot shot Dylan Kennett, set in the morning by a further four winner of four gold medals. seconds. The gold medal winning ride of Their time was only 19/100ths of McCormick follows his 3000m a second — a blink of the eye — individual pursuit bronze medal outside the world record set by the winning ride off against Australian USA at altitude in Mexico. Joshua Harrison the previous day. The women trailled Australia The Te Awamutu rider’s time of early in the 3000m team pursuit 3:23.595 was only fractionally before storming home over the final CFP slower than that posted by the kilometre. Their time was two JAIME NIELSEN silver medallist from Australia. seconds better than their previous McCormick collected a second best, when they set a world record 3:55.295. gold medal on day three in the at the world championships in Te Awamutu’s Peter Latham under-19 men’s team pursuit — Copenhagen last year. collected bronze as a member of the helping his New Zealand team- New Zealand’s second team of third placed New Zealand team, mates Tom Beadle, Kristoff Ford Buchanan, Kaytee Boyd and with team-mates Westley Gough, and Kennett smash the national Gemma Dudley also produced a Myron Simpson and Cam record in winning their 4000m final TC291111CT03 world class time claiming bronze — Karwowski. over Australia, clocking 4:11.339. HAYDEN McCORMICK followed up his fourth overall elite, first U19, first confirming that New Zealand has Latham went one better, Such was the explosive power of the U23 in the K2 (200km ride) in Coromandel, with a brace of golds, on six girls all capable of producing claiming silver in the men’s 4000m Kiwi quartet, they caught and debut at the Oceania Track Cycling Championships in Invercargill. quality performances at the highest individual pursuit. He was beaten passed the Australians. level. in the final by Jesse Sergent who set It capped a great week for ‘‘His timing was spot on when he formance in the team pursuit. Minutes later the men’s quartet a new national record clocking McCormick. attacked in the points race. He ‘‘Hayden had a really solid ride of Marc Ryan, Sam Bewley, Aaron 4:16.139. New Zealand junior coach, Ross lapped the field pretty quickly, in the qualifying round and just got Gate and Jesse Sergent shattered Nielsen claimed silver in the Machejefski says it’s great to see using his immense strength. stronger and stronger each outing their previous best by more than 3000m individual pursuit, won by McCormick back up from the junior Machejefski was equally with the team.’’ two seconds in winning the 4000m Shanks in a New Zealand record worlds in such fashion. impressed by McCormick’s per- The 2010 national road champion men’s team pursuit final in a time of 3:28.475. Buchanan was fourth.

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TC291111CT02 TC291111CT01 HOME AND HOSED: Whakamarama’s Waikato Ball leaves second placed Reiden Reihana (Parawera) in his wake on the TATUM RANGITUTIA, one of the five four to six year-olds final leg of the cross country relay at Kihikihi Domain. who started the cross country relay off.

Five local marae came together in a youth lacking direction. for their communities and, most import- to Parawera (golf), Parawera (netball), smoke and alcohol free environment to battle ‘‘The games were an attempt to reconnect antly, for their youth. Parawera (eight-ball), Whakamarama (table it out on the sports ground over 12 events. the youth with their marae whanau in a ‘‘There was much pleasure witnessing all tennis), Parawera (power pulling), The events contested by Aotearoa, healthy and positive environment,’’ says ages compete in all the events.’’ Mangatoatoa (darts), Whakamarama (touch Parawera, Mangatoatoa, Rawhitiroa and spokesperson, Missy Lord. The highlight of the weekend was the rugby), 3aotearoa (slow pitch), Whakamarama marae were golf, netball, ‘‘In 2000 the games went in to recession, relay race involving toddlers from age two Whakamarama (tennis), Whakamarama/ eight-ball, table tennis, power pulling, darts, but were fortunately revived and through to elders aged 60 years and over at Rawhitiroa first equal (volley ball, touch rugby, slow pitch, tennis, volley ball, reintroduced in 2009.’’ Kihikihi Domain. Whakamarama (cross country relay race) cross country relay race, and to top it all off Lord says although the weekend is very The overall trophy for Te Whanau ki and Whakamarama (Kapa Haka). Kapa Haka. competitive, the overall idea of bringing Waenganui Games 2011 was presented to If you would like further information or Te Whanau ki Waenganui were first together marae to share and give for a Whakamarama Marae. be part of these games email the committee at introduced in 1998 from a concern of the local weekend once every two years is rewarding The overall trophies for each event went [email protected]

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TAI Can’t Touch This The Year 7 student Eliminated from the Both players Senior Touch Promotion & Relegation Week Five did her school proud as main draw — Claydon returned 66 net, Round One 6 pm the sole representative advanced straight to necessitating a F1 Generations v Str8 Up, F2 New Era v Out Of Touch, F3 Sub Tribe v Time from Te Awamutu the quarter-finals of the countback which was Out, F4 TA Shore v No Name, F5 Te Whanau v Tap tap, F6 CBFL v Wananga Intermediate. consolation round duly won by Goile who Warriors, F7 Rockmebaby v Try Bull Force, F9 Bangers & Mash v The Cult , Trailing 4-1 against where she breezed past gets to showcase the F10 Open Wananga v Taylormade, D-Unit have the bye this week Brianna O’Brien, Zeta Syme 9-1. trophy over summer. Round Two 6.45 pm Claydon staged a Her semi-final The club’s nine hole F1 Sparkies v Bak2Bak, F2 Sadidas 2.0 v bnz NXG, F3 K1 v Regan and mighty comeback to proved much tougher, division contested a force a tie break at 8-all. grinding her way to a novelty event. the Unstoppables, F4 ASB Huge Ticka v Bowers Crushers, F5 Ronix v CD O’Brien then had 9-7 win over Gemma The player with the Gener8nz, F6 Unknown v Team Extreme, F7 Careless Whisper v STAGS, four match points, Metcalfe to advance to most stableford on the F8 Nek Minute v Tribal, F9 Te Kawa West Young Farmers v Hustlers, F10 losing each and every the final against par fives was Ann Laidback v Touch This one of them to her ten- O’Brien. O’Halloran. acious opponent who Young Claydon Erena Neilson 5-ASIDE SOCCER DRAW - 30th NOVEMBER 2011 was not prepared to plays for the Power emerged the winner on 6.00pm throw the towel in. Farming Te Rahu Ten- the par fours, and Ellie Claydon eventually nis Club in Te Awa- Harper scored the most Field (1)- No Nutz like Hot Nutz V The Terriers (ref. Strikers) (2) I’ll Think had her turn with a mutu Sub Association’s points on the par threes. about it V Tomato Farm (ref. Hakura Matata) (3) Bush Pigs V Mitre 10 match point and, on her Melville Cup interclub The annual men’s (ref Woodies) (4) Out of the Blue V Soccer Whoz (ref. Architectural second chance, won the competition. She is TC291111SP19 invitation day Design) (5) Te Kawa YF V All Stars (ref.) Left Overs tie break 11/9 and the coached by Grant SERVING UP: Te Awamutu’s McKenzie Claydon coincided with the Mel- 6.30pm match 9/8. Hodgson. serving in the final of the consolation singles. bourne Cup. Field (1)- Strikers V Waipa Wanderers (ref The Terriers) (2)Hakura Shirley Grey reports Matata V The Flicks (ref.Tomato Farm) (3) Woodies V Awa Crew (ref. that teams of two men Mitre 10) (4) Winner Winner Chicken Dinner V Architectural Design and two women were (Ref. Soccer Whoz) (5)TNT Bounce V Left Overs (ref.All Stars). drawn under a named Ashby, Wyllie win from front Wannabees (Bye) horse. The winning com- 7.00pm Les Ashby and Merle Wyllie The semi-finals resulted in a of 18 ends duration. bination with 142 Field (1) – Bush Pigs V Tomato Farm (ref. Waipa Wanderers) (2Out of led throughout the final of the 19-13 win for Osment over Only six of the ends were won stableford, Meredith the Blue V No Nutz Like Hot Nutz (ref. The Flicks) (3)I’ll Think About it V mixed pairs championship at Te Trevor Wright and Lynda by more than one shot — five of Pengelly, Sue Young, The Terriers (ref.Awa Crew) 4Te Kawa YF V Mitre 10 (ref Winner Winner Awamutu Bowling Club. Bennett, and a 22-9 win for them by two shots and one by Ashby Smith and Gary Chicken Dinner) (5) Soccer Whoz V All Stars (ref.TNT Bounce) The newly crowned cham- Ashby over John Hastie and three shots. Bowman whipped home 7.30pm pions beat Terry Osment and Betty Bourne. In the semi-finals, Johnstone Manoghar by a long Field (1)- Woodies V Left Overs (ref. No Nutz Like Hot Nuts) (2)TNT Margaret Littlewood 22-15. The men’s junior pairs was and Gibson scored a comfortable length from Denise Bounce V Waipa Wanderers(ref. I’ll Think about it) (3)Wannabees V Despite never getting their won by Trevor Duffell (s) and 16-5 victory over Ian Fraser and Goile, Mary Wealham, noses in front, the beaten final- Peter Crawford. They beat Bob Kewish, while Duffell and Don Livingstone and Hakuar Matata (ref. Bush Pigs) (4)Awa Crew V The Flicks (ref. Out of ists were only outscored on nine Harold Johnstone and Neil Crawford had the luxury of the Russell Bayley (Jute the Blue) (5) Strikers V Architectural Design (ref Te Kawa YF) Winner

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8457949AA NOW AVAILABLE FROM MARSHALLS UNICHEM & SANDERS PHARMACIES TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2011 21 Te Awamutu Courier Classifieds PHONE (07) 871-5151 FAX (07) 871-3675 DEADLINES - MONDAY 12 NOON - WEDNESDAY 12 NOON 8444821AA Church Services Firewood Commercial Property To Let Trade Services Public Notices STORAGE / workshop, CARAVANS to let from FORMAL ALMAL WELKOM FIREWOOD for sale, 12x14m plus share of $30, long term. Phone Rob’s Rural On Farm Herd expected shortage next facilities, central 871-2171 or (0274) 407-101. 3 $25 NOTICES KERSFEES winter, 5m - $170. Phone location. Phone 870-4990 ONE brm self contained Fencing Competition (07) 873-9190 or (021) a/h. new cottage, close to For farm, equine 30th Anniversary and TONEEL 617-349. Call WOF town, no power to pay - and lifestyle blocks Prizegiving Dinner In Afrikaans QUALITY wood, 50/50 no lawns to mow, $160 TYRE &TUNE& TUNE CENTRE December 6, 2011 Births Desember 4, 2011 p/wk. Phone 871-6875. Phone 871-3267 hard/soft wood mix, Flatmates 7932309AA Phone Phil for tickets RIPIA 6nm $75m3. Phone (027) for appointment PH 870-2232 872-2742 Daniel and Sara are Anglikaanse Kerksaal 469-0428. LARGE bedsit available 21 Bond Road,Te Awamutu 8277592AA (021) 724-516 before Friday. happy to announce the h/v Lyon en Leslie ten minutes from Te A1 SELF safe arrival of their Strate, Kihikihi Awamutu, full board / son For Sale costs negotiable, some STORAGE Public Notices Navrae: 870 4909 work possible, grazing 20 ft container, wooden New facility, many sizes, "Taniora Benjamin for horse / pets / children floor, $2000. Phone Joseph" ok. Phone or text Kellie good rates, security and TE AWAMUTU COLLEGE Meetings 212-2607 or (021) 778-387. 7479120AA Born October 26, 2011 (021) 271-6450. seven day access. BOARD OF TRUSTEES at Waikato Hospital, FRIDGE, ideal for second Phone 871-3332 MOSS, ALGAE, ELECTION 2011 weighing 3720gms PIRONGIA fridge. Phone 871-5544. or (021) 912-900 (8lb,4oz). A little LICHEN TREATMENT Declaration of Parent and Staff brother for Alexis. Wanted to Rent SPORT & Grazing TE Awamutu three brm Windows - Exterior/Interior Many thanks to all PROFESSIONAL couple house, internal access Election Results hospital staff and our RECREATION HORSE grazing available with young child and two garage, $295 p/wk. Phone Colorsteel roofs Parent Representatives Vote midwife Sam Schultz. with some facilities for outside dogs, references Gary (027) 225-5822. Roof spray, Tiles and CENTRE and bond available. O’Brien, Penny 116 riding, lessons also THREE brm, garage, pets Decromastic roofs Singh-Kooner, Amrit 161 Engagements available, hay for sale. Phone Nikki (027) ok, $280 p/wk. Phone AGM Phone or text Kellie (021) 855-4745 or (07) 839-4828. (027) 558-8033. Rotary clean, pavers, Wetere, Kingi 152 EARWAKER - 271-6450. THREE brm house, dble driveways and footpaths ASHWORTH Monday, I hereby declare the following duly elected: garage, no dogs, no Commercial buildings Hugh and Olwyn December 5, 2011 smoking, long term, $280 Amrit Singh-Kooner together with Ron and at Pirongia Club Stock Auctions p/wk. Phone 871-3458. Low Pressure Housewash Patsy of Rotorua are Kingi Wetere Rooms THREE brm house, new Johnny Nelson 8464241AA thrilled to announce carpet, large heat pump, Trish Ure 7749362AA the engagement of close to town, $290 p/wk, Karl and Kerriann. (027) 476-3347 Returning Offi cer bond required. Phone or 871-7389 Congratulations and (027) 627-6633. best wishes for a Te Awamutu wonderful life Sports THREE brm house, three together from both mins from Kihikihi, families. Netball Club great rural position, $250p/wk. Phone (07) Presents 827-3445 a/h or (07) ANNUAL GENERAL Te Awamutu Weekly Sale 827-8456(business hours). y Poppins & m Deaths MEETING Te Awamutu Saleyards, Paterangi Road Mar ore THREE brms and CAVANAGH 7.00pm, Tuesday, Thursday, December 1, 2011 Betty. conservatory, sunny November 29 open planned carpeted On November 25, 2011 at the Pioneer. Sale Comprising: at Matariki Hospital. home with attached Dearly loved wife of 11.00 Prime & Boners garage, deck and the late Pat. Dearly 10 Fat Cattle heatpump, close to BATHROOMS For loved mother and Raffles 100 Boners Pekerau School, $300 specialist bathroom mother-in-law of RAFFLE winner of "Lets p/wk plus bond. Phone design and accessories. Madelene and Ken get Cullen on his feet" Store Cattle (07) 855-2065 or (027) We do the lot! Call Pratts (Auckland), Keith and fundraiser - drawn 10 2-year Steers & Heifers 416-5071. 870-5020. TWO brm unit with Pauline (Te November 28 at 10am at 30 Yearling Beef X Steers & Heifers Saturday, December 3 - 7.00pm Awamutu), the late Mint Beauty Therapy - garage, $220 p/wk. Phone Sunday, December 4 - 1.30pm

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A reminder to all students enrolled at Special thanks to the Mack Lynn 0274 735 856 or 07 873 7403 SELF STORAGE • Windows staff of Freeman Court EASYCOOK conventional Te Awamutu Intermediate School for and Matariki Hospital oven as new - $49.95. From $20 p/wk • Pest Control for their care of Betty. Phone (021) 662-459. 24hr access 2012. The Orientation days are: All communications to GAS heater for motor Camera Surveillance 0800 520 005 the Cavanagh Family, home, ex cond. Phone 8031019AA c/- PO Box 137, Te 870-2555. PH: (07) 856-7584 Monday, December 5 and Awamutu please. — HARRY Hall Jody’s, 10-12, Vehicle Finance Vehicles Wanted or (027) 608-1749 Te Awamutu Funeral black corduroy, ex cond, MEATEATER Tuesday, December 6, Services FDANZ. Phone 871-3040. A1 Service Computer Services 9:15am until 10:40am LIFEJACKET, child’s, as HOMEKILLS LTD NEED 7353442AA Acknowledgements new, medium, $25 ono. Wanted - PC PROBLEMS? Phone 871-7072. WHEELS? 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Four Seasons is Christmas coming to Auckland’s This competition is provided by ‘Fill The House iconic Civic Theatre Tickets Project’, proudly supporting Also screening for a limited season — families of children with cancer. Tuesday, April 10 to in 3D Sunday, April 29. 8454562AA This is the true Arthur Christmas story of how four blue- reveals the incredible, collar kids became one never-before seen of the greatest suc- answer to every cesses in pop music child’s question:’So history. They wrote Wed 30th 5.00-7.00pm Restaurant open how does Santa their own songs, 5.30-6.30pm Membership draw deliver all those pre- invented their own Thu 1st 5.00-7.00pm Restaurant open sents in one night?’ sounds and sold over Fri 2nd 12noon-2pm Restaurant open The answer: 75 million albums — 5.30pm to 6.30pm Raffl es & Membership Draw Santa’s exhilarating, all by the time they 6.30pm approx – Jokers Wild win up to $1000 ultra-high-tech oper- were thirty. 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Fifty WHEN A CITY FALLS: years after he made The Clubrooms are open to members invited guests DIGITAL SPECIAL CINEMA EVENT his first record and members of affi liated clubs. 3D THE PEOPLE’S STORY M Frankie Valli still PHONE: 871 3707 IMMORTALS R16 TUE 7.55, WED 10.10 & 7.55, tours the world, For pickup call the COURTESY VAN TUE & WED 8.10, THU & FRI 8.00, THU 7.55, FRI 10.00 & 7.55, treating his fans to HAPPENING THISRSA WEEK WHAT’S TE AWAMUTU 871 3707 then push 5 - free call SAT 1.45 & 5.45, SUN 11.45 & 3.45 such great hits as SAT 5.40 & 7.50, SUN 5.40 Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Big Girls Don’t ARTHUR CHRISTMAS G CAVE OF FORGOTTEN DREAMS Cry, Stay, Silence Is THU & FRI 6.00, SAT 1.30, SUN 11.30 THU & FRI 6.05, SAT 3.55, SUN 1.55 Golden, Rag Doll, Bye CAVE OF Bye Baby and of course Grease. 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