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PITO KO¯RERO O¯ kupu creators Aroha Turner Ultimately, I hope Book Fair next week and Paraone Gloyne. Te Awamutu Rotary Book Fair Photos / Erica Sinclair this app ignites the will open from next mauri of their Wednesday, September 23. Venue is 363 Alexandra St, journey of previously the locksmith and gunsmith shop. discovery and they The Book Fair runs daily from want to learn more 10am-4pm until Sunday, September 27 — which is $10 and grow. per box day. Aroha Turner A feature this year is the large number of children's titles.
Keeping kids safe on the internet Pirongia School is hosting an Internet Health and Wellbeing Presentation at Te Awamutu College from 7pm next Wednesday, September 23. Guest speaker is John Parsons — New Zealand’s leading authority on safeguarding children online. All parents are welcome — entry by koha.
Club Day cancelled Te Awamutu Country Music Club has cancelled this Sunday’s monthly club day due to the current Covid Level 2 restrictions. The club will resume regular club days when Covid rules allow.
St John’s postpone Messy Church Te Awamutu’s first Messy Church event, planned for this Sunday at St John’s Anglican ¯ Church, has been postponed Kua rewa a Okupu due to Covid Level 2 restrictions. The first theme was David and Goliath, and this will now take E toha ana te taupa¯nga nei i nga¯whakama¯oritanga inamata place in October.
he first mobile app foremost language experts. It was a light bulb moment for her more and grow,” she says. Grey Power on hold connecting people wanting Aroha came up with idea after her and she approached Paraone with Along with helping people learning The Grey Power Te Awamutu help translating English into son came home from school with a the idea for O¯ kupu. the language, Paraone says O¯ kupu committee has decided there te reo Ma¯ori with skilled Mahuru Ma¯ori merchandise pack in “I told him I’ve got this idea, also acknowledges the value of the will be no meetings arranged translatorsT was launched on Monday 2018. conceptualised by Mahuru Ma¯ori and highly skilled translators. until the decision is made to — and its origins are right here in Te Mahuru Ma¯ori was launched by he was instantly in love with it,” she “Translators get annoyed that move to Level 1 during the Awamutu. Paraone in 2014 and challenges says. they’re often expected to provide Covid 19 pandemic. O¯ kupu — Your words — provides participants to speak te reo Ma¯ori as She hopes O¯ kupu will help translations for free. If there is any service or accurate translations in real-time at much as possible during the month connect users at a deeper level and “Every day social media is support needed contact a small price. of September (Mahuru). encourage them to speak te reo Ma¯ori bombarded by people who want help president Hazel Barnes — The app is the brainchild of Te Aroha later received a text with confidence. to use te reo Ma¯ori words in post,” [email protected] Awamutu mum Aroha Turner and completely in te reo Ma¯ori and “Ultimately, I hope this app ignites he says. or 027 3570024. passionate te reo Ma¯ori advocate struggled to find someone to help her the mauri of their journey of Paraone Gloyne, one of the country’s translate the message. discovery and they want to learn continued on A4
ALUMINIUM JOINERY GLASS & GLAZING Te Awamutu 07 870 2455 2 Te Karere o O-Ta¯whao Taite, Te 17 o Hepetema, 2020 o O-Tawhao Te Karere ■ RETA KI TE ETITA Te Niupepa a-hapori o te Tau Report useful consider advancing work on the me. After looking under the bonnet existing ratepayers — this is just a It was good to see the pre´cis two substandard Mangaohoi the gentleman asked if there was myth drummed up by council to Circulated free to 14,045 homes in reports of the presentations made bridges as a Covid stimulus project a spanner in my tool kit. deceive ratepayers into thinking Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. to last Tuesday’s Te Awamutu — a challenge to be “shovel ready” I have not had the car long and it’s a good thing. Community Board meeting in six months? I realised I had not even looked in With all the growth that’s CIRCULATION 14,045* (September 10, Te Awamutu Once again thanks for reporting the tool kit yet. happened no ratepayer can tell me Courier — page 5), rather than just the presentations as a complement I could not have looked easily or prove that their rates have gone PHONE: 07 871 5151 printing the Waipa¯District to the WDC media release. just then, as I had two trees and down or they have seen better POSTAL ADDRESS: Council’s press release on the front Craig Smart two tubs of smaller plants on top quality infrastructure as a result of page. of the toolkit. it. 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, He kupu mihi Te Awamutu 3840 To clarify a couple of points The trees were packed with Council only want and push attributed to me. Te waha o Ta¯ne,eko¯ i te ata. towels and pillows for protection growth for access to more revenue. OFFICE HOURS: Firstly, my uncle Alf Smart was He mihi te¯nei ki nga¯tini manu through the hills. They would not need it if they Monday - Wednesday 10am - 2pm one of the two men credited with e korihi ana i te wiki o te reo Ma¯ori My good Samaritan had pliers stopped and pulled finger by Closed Thursday, Friday, Public Holidays constructing the park on the nei. but no spanner. He was able to thinking about it for two seconds. Ki nga¯ manu ta¯ta¯riki hoki e DELIVERY QUERIES: 0800 111 200 plaque recording its opening on tighten the battery leads enough to We don’t need a museum, December 4, 1955 (the other was H pu¯mau to¯nu ki te Mahuru Ma¯ori, get the car started. He told me I instead they dream up a $40 EDITORIAL J Webber). nei ra¯te mihi ki a koutou e arahina, would still need to tighten them million option because of growth. Dean Taylor (Editor) Contrary to last Thursday’s eta¯whiri ki a ma¯touepa¯hekoheko with a spanner when I got home. Growth is dangerous because Courier report, Alf Smart did not itepu¯atatangi. I was so tired I am not even sure our elected council do not fully Ext: 67705 0274 819951 design the park. Te¯nei te mihi, te¯nei te mihi. If I remembered to say thank you. understand the impacts on the [email protected] The credit for the design goes He mihi ano¯ hoki ki a koutou e So if you are reading this — thank people and believe all the rubbish Caitlan Johnston Ext: 67710 to Harrold Babbage and G Gibbs (as tuhituhi o¯u whakaaro, tuku atu ai you! council staff have told them. [email protected] also recorded on the plaque). nga¯reta ki te niupepa nei. Mı¯haro Suzzarna Henry We need to let the council know Jesse Wood Ext: 67713 Voluntary contributions were ke¯e¯tahi o¯nga¯reta i pa¯nuitia e au. where you stand, they work at our [email protected] involved in the park’s original He tika te whakataukı¯‘E koekoe Growth is dangerous behest, not us to theirs. SPORT construction, but as a long time te tui, e ketekete te ka¯ka¯,eku¯ku¯ The local councils are looking at Bernie Fynn superintendent of parks and te kereru’. disestablishing town boundaries. [email protected] reserves my uncle undertook park No¯ reira a¯nei ta¯kuepa¯anaki They say it is for better co- District developments ADVERTISING maintenance as part of his duties nga¯mahere whakahou ki te pa¯ka operation, but is this a softening up Having read the Waipa¯District Sarah Verran 021 345 951 for the Te Awamutu Borough whakamaumahara kei te tahataha to make the Waikato a Council population policy, all it Council — not as a volunteer. o Mangaohoi. metropolitan area, another says is that it will monitor the [email protected] Although much of his weekend/ E tautoko ana au i te¯nei Auckland? population as it grows. [email protected] after hours work to deal with park kaupapa, ko te whakapakari o te¯ra¯ They all have this fetish of From the developments going CLASSIFIEDS issues was unpaid, this reflects wa¯hi. E tautoko hoki au i te enforced population growth, these on in Waipa¯at present it would Tania King Ext: 67708 both the ethos of the times and my waihanga o Te Ara Wai. growth cells shows this. appear the policy is to jam as many uncle’s commitment to the park. Ko e¯nei mea e rua ko nga¯wahi These growth cells are causing people as possible into the district. [email protected] Secondly, there are three whakamaumahara ma¯ta¯tou. and generating population growth, At the same time the council has We welcome letters - preferably via email. bridges over the Mangaohoi Kia manawanui e te kaunihera contrary to councils saying an environmental policy which They should be under 300 words and Stream in the park, the central one o Waipa¯. housing is needed because of says — we promote environmental must have the sender’s name, address has been closed for some time. Nei ta¯ku, kei a koutou a tua atu. growth. responsibility and identify, and phone number. No pseudonyms Council agreed to repair/replace Nolan Hodgson Their projected population is minimise and monitor the are accepted and names will only be it 2018. As it was clearly the first based on the number of growth environmental effects of our withheld in special circumstances at the priority project in the Concept Plan Thanks to good Samaritan cells they want and there are organisation’s operations. discretion of the editor. Letters are not feedback, I suggested to the After a very long day, having got upwards of 600 houses per cell. So the council is telling us that lost several times north of usually acknowledged and may be edited, community board that they This growth they want will paving over grassland is a good Hamilton, I stopped at the Pirongia abridged or discarded. consider recommending to council come at a huge price, road environmental outcome. that they get on and replace the 4 Square. I still had a 45 minutes congestion, bad now, huge costs Since the Waipa¯District We’re online at central bridge forthwith (not repair drive in front of me. for infrastructure around these councillors represent the people of nzmecommunitynews.pressreader.com it). My car refused to start again. growth cells, roads, etc . Waipa¯everyone must be happy As an additional comment, it I popped my head back inside There are no benefits or cost with this situation. occurs to me that council could to ask if someone could jump start neutral effects from growth to Terry Handcock
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Solar-powered GPS tags monitor endangered bird
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wo powerful government bodies are combining forces to track New Zealand’s endangered parrot, the ka¯ka¯, onT Waikato ranges. Crown research institute Manaaki Whenua — Landcare Research has partnered with the Department of Conservation on a new research project using solar-powered GPS tags to track the movement of ka¯ka¯. Ka¯ka¯ numbers have decreased heavily since the 1980s in places such as Pirongia, Mamaku, Maungatautari, and Kaimai. The Department of Conservation reports the bird’s status as at risk but recovering. Manaaki Whenua researchers John Innes and Neil Fitzgerald have been planning the ka¯ka¯ movements Manaaki Whenua researcher, Neil Fitzgerald with solar-powered GPS tag. research for a year. Photo / Supplied John says the project will assist in answering questions about the ka¯ka¯’s Manaaki Whenua — Landcare Research has partnered with the Department sanctuary that will encourage them trees for tui. Now if only we can do movements. of Conservation on a new research project using solar-powered GPS tags to to nestle in gardens and backyards. something similar for the ka¯ka¯.” “Ka¯ka¯ birds are such a mystery track the movement of ka¯ka¯. Photo / Neil Fitzgerald John notes nesting in an urban or The Manaaki Whenua experts they are only found in New Zealand rural area is not straight forward. describe the native bird as “a big, and are hidden in the whole central capture and secure the ka¯ka¯ with in Gisborne, so that is the distance “You have to be mindful of the bird. mostly brown parrot” which at times island including the Waikato, but they solar-powered GPS tags have started. these birds can move,” Neil says. They have got their own picture of can be “conspicuous and only come in during the winter and “The GPS tags record the position The birds are vulnerable for where they will nest and often it is mischievous” but is known for a then disappear. of the bird and send it back to us various reasons including different to what humans think.” distinctive call. “So, our first question is where do through phone networks and we get deforestation, competition for food John and Neil previously they go?” the data back here at our desk.” supply, and the parrot’s innate choice monitored the Halo project which Department of Conservation staff According to the two researchers, to nestle underground, which makes saw the successful rise of tui numbers Have you recently sighted the flew up from the South Island last ka¯ka¯ travel great distances on a very them susceptible to predators. in the Waikato. native brown parrot? For week to help train local Manaaki large scale. John and Neil say long term plans John says it was “hugely i more information or to Whenua researchers on how to “There was a ka¯ka¯ band on the for the project include studying the rewarding” to hear people’s tui contact John and Neil head to capture and handle the native birds. Great Barrier Island back in the 80s ka¯ka¯’s preferred nesting and food stories. “It’s the public to thank for that inaturalist.nz/projects/ In addition, Neil says attempts to and a couple years later it was seen requirements, in order to build a because they were the ones planting waikato-kaka
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recent business sentiment businesses believes the district’s says Hamish. worrying trends related to business survey conducted economy will remain the same, while Despite the lack of “These sectors have shown the planning and preparedness. throughout the Waikato 23 per cent believes it will improve. fastest growth within the region since For businesses with 1-10 has revealed that most Furthermore, it revealed that planning, the 2000 and it is understandable that employees, 50 per cent do not have Waipa¯businessesA are confident in the Waikato businesses are more they are more upbeat.” business plans, 58 per cent have no future of the district’s economy. optimistic about the region’s survey results Majority of the businesses’ actual cash flow forecast and 78 per cent The Waikato Business Sentiment performance than they are about the sales compared to last year for the have no business continuity plan. Survey is the first of its kind to be New Zealand economy as a whole. indicate that period of March to May either “They need to start thinking ahead carried out in the region. Twenty-three per cent of remained the same or had dropped, about future scenarios. It’s imperative It was conducted by Te Waka, in participating businesses believes that Waikato businesses 28 per cent reported that their sales they are ready to quickly respond to partnership with local authorities, the region’s economy will remain the had lowered by more than 50 per a rapidly changing environment and chambers of commerce, regional same, while 25 per cent believes that feel they have a cent. remain agile,” says Hamish. tourism organisations, business it will improve. Only half were confident that their The survey showed that 75 per associations and other economic Some businesses in particular handle on the sales compared to last year for the cent of participating Waipa¯ development partners in the region. sectors are more optimistic than period of July to December are going businesses have accessed In total, 589 Waikato businesses others, says Te Waka chairman current economic to remain the same or increase. Government assistance of some kind. took part in the survey. Of these, 53 Hamish Bell. “Despite the lack of planning, the “I’d also like to encourage them to were Waipa¯businesses. “While we need to acknowledge situation. survey results indicate that Waikato meet with Te Waka’s business “It’s pleasing to see most Waipa¯ the challenging economic Te Waka chairman Hamish Bell businesses feel they have a handle advisers to find out what support is businesses are confident in their environment, there is optimism in on the current economic situation; available at a regional level. Being future outlook,” says Waipa¯mayor certain sectors. Notably the even though many have been forced strategic, nurturing talent and Jim Mylchreest. professional services sector, to apply for wage subsidies and have providing training opportunities to The survey showed that 34 per including administration and support seen sales drop,” says Hamish. upskill or retrain will be key success cent of participating Waipa¯ services, and the agriculture sector,” The survey results revealed factors,” says Jim. Waipa¯District Council encourages use of te reo Ma¯ori language A drive to incorporate te reo Ma¯ori gathering as a group for waiata or Members of the public will have into everyday life at Waipa¯District karakia.” the opportunity to celebrate Te Wiki Council is one of several ways council Jim said resources and training o te Reo at the Te Awamutu Museum. is celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Ma¯ori would be provided during Te Wiki o Two 90-minute sessions will be this year. te Reo Ma¯ori for all council staff to held at 10.30am and 12.30pm on Te Wiki o te Reo Ma¯ori, or Ma¯ori learn or improve their language skills. Saturday, September 19 where Language Week, is an annual event “We have a role and a residents will have the opportunity from September 14-20 to encourage responsibility in local government to to learn a fun skill-based game called and promote the use of te reo across partner with iwi. tı¯ra¯kau (stick game) and the New Zealand. “To respect that partnership, we accompanying waiata. Waipa¯mayor Jim Mylchreest said need to ensure we are revitalising and Entry is $5 and attendees must Ma¯ori Language Week was an promoting the Ma¯ori language within register by contacting important date on the calendar — council. [email protected] or 07 872 both across Aotearoa and in Waipa¯. “It is also about pronouncing place 0085. “I encourage all Waipa¯residents to names and other Ma¯ori words Te Wiki o te Reo Ma¯ori has been take part in Te Wiki o te Reo Ma¯ori correctly, so during Ma¯ori Language celebrated each year from 1975. this year by learning and using Ma¯ori Week, staff will have the opportunity Ideas on ways to celebrate the greetings such as ‘kia ora’ or ‘mo¯rena’, to participate in pronunciation week can be found at www. taking te reo sessions online or workshops.” tewikiotereomaori.co.nz.
O¯ kupu — Your words — App links users with provides accurate translations in real-time at a Ma¯ori translators small price.
continued from A1 O¯ kupu is primarily aimed at the growing number of people posting in “They don’t want to use the te reo Ma¯ori on social media and wrong words or use words out of provides accurate translations of up context,” he says. to 15 words starting around 60 cents Paraone hopes O¯ kupu will a word. become the go-to app for te reo Ma¯ori For longer texts, or entire translations and sets the benchmark documents, O¯ kupu also provides a price for translators. commercial translation service, While there are a growing number which is also available via the app of te reo Ma¯ori apps online, O¯ kupu and website. is the first to connect users with The Android version of the app actual people, rather than a machine is available for download now and translation. the iOS version later this month. Translators will also provide an O¯ kupu is funded by Ma¯ori audio copy of the translation, so broadcasting funding agency Te users are able read and listen to their Ma¯ngai Pa¯ho to promote Mahuru text, further helping their learning. Ma¯ori and Te Wiki o te Reo Ma¯ori.
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Rēhita mai: MahuruMāori.com Taite, Te 17 o Hepetema, 2020 Te Karere o O-Ta¯whao 5 Colourful signage for Pa¯terangi classes Jesse Wood “We are so lucky to have such a talent in our community. We found irvana Steiner has brought out that she is an amazing artist and extra colour to Pa¯terangi she said she’d love to contribute to School with a series of the school by painting some signs for painted signs representing eachN class. Nirvana works at Pa¯terangi School doing before and after-school care and has been painting for two years since she was a Year 12 student. Pa¯terangi School principal Mark Harrop thought it would be great to Nirvana Steiner with one of the sign that she made for Pa¯terangi School; have a sign outside of each School class signs painted by Nirvana Steiner. Photos / Supplied classroom. Nirvana was more than happy to It’s cool to see my art up bring in next. The signs are beautiful volunteer for the project. works of art and have lifted our “I had heaps of offcuts of plywood there because it’s such a learning environment immensely. at home so I cut them to size and used cool little school. I like “The best part is showing the kids those - each sign took me about eight and seeing their eyes bulge in won- hours all up,” said Nirvana. that I can leave der, they love them. Nirvana is a “It’s cool to see my art up there legend!” because it’s such a cool little school. something from me Over summer, Nirvana will work I like that I can leave something from there. on some murals around the school. me there.” The murals will be designed with the The classes are all named after help of the students and will show- native New Zealand trees – Rimu, case the values of Pa¯terangi School. Po¯hutukawa, Ra¯ta¯, Kauri, Nı¯kau, Koru and To¯tara. our classrooms,” said Mark. To view Nirvana’s work or Mark was spellbound by Nirvana’s “Each time she came back with a contact her for commissions, creations and the colour it had new sign it was like Christmas! We i head to her Instagram or brought to the school and its pupils. couldn’t wait to see what she would Facebook page @nirvanas.art
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Innovative project Keep eye out for destructive pest tackles agriplastics Landowners are being asked to report rook gricultural plastics, such as the environment by offering horticultural commodities — sightings for the bags used for fertiliser, alternatives to the harmful disposal including, fertiliser sacks, feed sacks targeted pest seed, and feed, as well as practices of burning, burying and and bulk tonne bags of woven control to Anetting, silage wrap and stockpiling of waste is vital for the polypropylene and/or polyethylene. prevent the twine, are next in line for an end-of- future of New Zealand. Research developed as part of the wary invasive, life makeover. “It demonstrates that the New Zealand Rural Waste big black bird An innovative project seeking to government is committed to Minimisation Project concluded that from becoming improve environmental outcomes improving the environmental ‘on average, farms were producing a problem on has received government support footprint of our rural communities,” nearly 10 tonnes of non-natural rural farms. for repurposing this plastic for he adds. waste each year’ and that ‘burning, It’s a good farmers and growers. This follows the Government’s burial and bulk storage of waste on time of the year Adult rook. Photo / Duncan Watson - nzbirdsonline.org.nz Finding the best sustainable recent announcement that all farm farms were the prevalent methods to start seeing solutions for these plastics is at the plastics sold in New Zealand will for managing waste’, largely due to rooks as it’s breeding season, which The largest colony found in New core of the project run by rural become priority products under the the ‘limited service options available is when they congregate together. Zealand was nearly 1000 nests but, recycling programme Agrecovery. Waste Minimisation Act, requiring to farmers and growers’. In the Waikato, rook populations thanks to control, such groupings The Ministry of the them to be part of a product This project attempts to solve this are found in Te Poi/Matamata, are a thing of the past. Environment’s Waste Minimisation stewardship scheme. and will make recommendations on Cambridge/Hamilton and The regional council has been Fund (WMF) is contributing $178,200 Product stewardship means that a preferred product stewardship Mangakino to Taupo¯, with rooks managing rooks since 2002 and the to the total project budget of $196,346. all the people in the supply chain — scheme to the Ministry for the generally building nests in pine or Waikato population is now The project will see the rural from manufacture through to final Environment. eucalyptus trees. estimated at less than 50 birds. recycling programme work with use — will be involved in the design The purpose of Te Pu¯tea Waikato Regional Council “It’s a bit like looking for a needle industry associations, other and management of products to Whakamauru Para — the Waste biosecurity officer Andrew in a haystack for them, which is why recycling schemes, including reduce harm and waste. This puts Minimisation Fund (WMF) is to McConnell says rooks are one of the we need landowners to give us a call Plasback, and the rural community the onus on producers and boost New Zealand’s performance in most destructive farm production when they see rooks” says Mr to enhance product stewardship consumers to take responsibility for waste minimisation. by investing in pest birds in the world. McConnell. outcomes for farm plastics. any plastic packaging and left-over infrastructure, services, and “They feed on newly sown crops “They’re also very wary so it’s Agrecovery commercial manager product. educational activity throughout and destroy paddocks by tearing important that landowners contact Richard Carroll says that “the The scope of this project includes, New Zealand. them up in search for grubs. us if they see them rather than try project will bolster existing but isn’t limited to, to the following The fund is enabled through the “A large rook population can get rid of them themselves. recycling services for farmers and farm plastics: plastic wrapping waste disposal levy under the Waste completely destroy entire paddocks. “We don’t want to scare them; it growers, like the ones we provide for materials for silage or hay — Minimisation Act. It’s definitely not something we want becomes tricky locating rooks once agrichemicals as well as those including baleage wrap, hay bale Proponents say there is to be seeing here in our region.” they have been spooked.” provided by Plasback — for silage netting, baling twine and covers for considerable scope in New Zealand Rooks were introduced to New Last year, five rookeries were and bale wrap”. silage pits plastic sacks for to reduce waste and increase the Zealand in the 1860s to control insect found and controlled: three in “Supporting farmers to preserve packaging agricultural and recovery of useful resources. pests. Mangakino and two in Matamata.
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Call Bruce now for a no obligation consultation www.outdoorshadesolutions.co.nz 10 Te Karere o O-Ta¯whao Taite, Te 17 o Hepetema, 2020 ‘Designer Plan a major milestone Dunny’ for urban development competition Waipa¯residents are encouraged to let transformational new plan This plan supports our was a strong supporter of the plan’s to benefit from significant growth. their imaginations run wild designing considers the long-term commitment to the wellbeing of our Waipa¯mayor Jim Mylchreest said the exterior of a new public toilet future of the Hamilton- continued investment in awa, environment, culture and unlocking development potential in facility in Te Awamutu. Waikato metro area the wellbeing of our people. this way will create efficiencies and The Designer Dunny competition, withoutA the limitations of existing “We have more than 30 marae in greater economic opportunities for run by Waipa¯District Council, invites territorial boundaries. marae and tribal the metro area. This plan supports Waipa¯and will allow cross-regional local artists to submit original designs Last week iwi, local government our continued investment in the facilities, such as the Hamilton in any 2D medium, such as drawings, and central government approved a members and builds on wellbeing of our marae and tribal Airport, to flourish. paintings, photos or digital joint approach to planning for the recently announced members and builds on recently “The need to integrate services and illustrations. future of the Hamilton-Waikato metro announced projects at Ruakura and plan properly goes beyond a single The winner will receive a $500 area for the first time. projects at Ruakura and Hopuhopu. council’s boundary, and it has never Prezzy card, and their design will be The Hamilton-Waikato Hopuhopu. “This is an inter-generational been more important than right now printed on a graphic wrap and Metropolitan Spatial Plan is based on approach to ensure shared prosperity as Waipa¯, Waikato and Hamilton face applied to the exterior walls of the a scenario of 500,000 people living Waikato-Tainui Te Arataura chair for both our people and the region.” rapidly growing populations.” new toilet block at Centennial Park in the metro area, extending from Rukumoana Schaafhausen Waikato Regional Council The plan is delivered through the on Rewi St. Taupiri in the north to Te Awamutu chairman Russ Rimmington said the Future Proof partnership and Council’s community services and Cambridge in the south. plan outlines a bold vision of supports the wider Hamilton to manager Sally Sheedy says local It will ensure the area remains a protecting what we value most and Auckland Corridor Plan (H2A) to artists of all skill levels and ages are sought-after place to live as it grows, Hamilton mayor Paula Southgate respecting natural constraints such as unlock the potential of the region. invited to submit an entry that where communities can easily access said the plan was the first time all flood plains and elite soils. Waikato mayor Allan Sanson said showcases the theme of “movement”. all the things they need, have great partners have set out a shared vision “The concept of a blue-green there’s a real opportunity to address “Centennial Park is a place for places to spend time in and a choice for the metro area. network is a fundamental part of this growth and related infrastructure recreation, exercise and play, so we of transport options to get around. “In that respect, it is trans- plan,” he said. challenges in the area at scale in a would love to see that reflected. This Crucially, it considers all the formational because we are not being “It’s an ambitious vision for an sustainable way with sound competition is a wonderful oppor- elements which support or slow artificially limited by what are enhanced network of green space for environmental outcomes. tunity for our Waipa¯residents to down future growth including essentially boundary lines on a map,” people and the environment, which “We’ve seen the impact of growth show off their artistic side.” transport, housing, water services, she said. is a fundamental aspect of how the in other regions when it is not Residents can view the new toilet economic investment, workforce, “Those lines are meaningless to area will develop with the Waikato planned for well. block at Centennial Park to visualise environment and recreation. most people who move seamlessly River. “We want to make sure we’re their artwork in the space. As well as a shared vision, it will across boundaries for work or play. “The plan also marks a real shift investing in infrastructure such as Competition guidelines and an deliver a 30-year priority plan for “It’s not unusual to live in Waipa¯, in thinking about transport. water services and public transport entry template can be found at development of key growth areas. but work in Hamilton, for example, “It reflects the importance of in the right places now to support waipadc.govt.nz/designerdunny. Minister for Urban Development and we need to recognise and plan designing our urban areas and future development in those key Designs can be submitted to Phil Twyford said this is a major for that.” providing services that make public areas. [email protected] or milestone for urban development in Hamilton plays a key role in linking transport, walking and cycling “I am particularly pleased with the dropped off at Council offices or New Zealand. the strong economic corridor from people’s preferred way of getting recognition that the plan gives to the libraries in Te Awamutu or “It’s the first time that mana Nga¯ruawa¯hia to Ruakura that will around. interconnected nature of Cambridge. whenua, local and central support many jobs in the metro area, “This will bring a whole lot of social, communities within the Waikato and government have jointly developed building on its strengths with rapid economic and environmental Waipa¯districts to Hamilton. The Designer Dunny a plan for growing a city,” he said. and frequent transport networks as benefits.” “There is an opportunity to competition is open to people “By co-ordinating the planning and well as significant walking and While a lot of capacity for future enhance this through future i of all ages who have lived in building of housing, transport and cycling infrastructure. growth is expected to be serviced by transport corridors including rapid or currently reside in Waipa¯. other supporting infrastructure, we’re Waikato-Tainui Te Arataura chair Hamilton, Nga¯ruawa¯hia, Cambridge transit, frequent transit and feeder Entries close at 5pm, Monday, setting the region up to prosper.” Rukumoana Schaafhausen said she and Te Awamutu are also expected routes.” October 5. Lance’s LOT
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Community Board has been given a high-level S Thirteen members of the public were in overview of the public feedback and has the attendance with six speaking passionately to their opportunity to read through the submissions. The submissions on the Draft Concept Plan for the Council Strategic Policy & Planning Committee Memorial Park. Level 2 Covid restrictions also will now be presented with this report and meant members of the public had to be two members of the public will also have the metres apart. opportunity to speak to their submission at their It was wonderful to have members of our meeting on October 6 — should you wish to do community participate and I would like to thank so please email [email protected]. all those in attendance especially those who Mana Whenua will also be presented with the presented. When you are passionate about a community feedback during October. topic five minutes goes very quickly. We were On 10 November, Community Board will be very impressed that everyone was prepared, presented with a detailed analysis of the public constructive and stuck to the time frame. feedback with staff recommendations. It will be As reported in last weeks Courier, all speakers at this meeting that Community Board will support LIFESTYLE presented their submissions from different or decline the recommendations. perspectives. The Strategic Policy & Planning Committee Property Brokers Limited Licensed REAA 2008 131 Rora Street Te Kuiti Office 07 878 8266 However, there was a common theme — will then be presented with the same report along please do not destroy any of the original War with Community Board recommendations. Otorohanga lifestyle 9.2 ha Memorial Park features. The draft plan will be amended in January This also was reflected in the public overview 2021 and the final step will be to have it presented report received from council staff that said “The back to the Strategic Policy & Planning main issue raised in the feedback is regarding Committee for adoption in February 2021. the memorial focus of the park being diminished. Should you wish to read the high-level report It was felt many changes to any of the original please visit www.waipadc.govt.nz/ memorial features would risk this, and not respect agendasandminutes — search for Te Awamutu the wishes of those who contributed to the Community Board, September, click on the link development of the park.” and go to page 9. In addition to this strong sentiment there is Please contact any of the Community Board support for some of the new ideas presented in if you have a topic you would like to discuss with the draft plan, such as riparian planting, redesign them or bring to our meeting. and restatement of the bridges (especially the Your Community Board Contacts are: central bridge), and a gathering place at the Ange Holt — 027 439 5744 angela. confluence of the streams to tell the stories of [email protected] the whenua. Richard Hurrell — 027 458 8164 richard. In my own research via facebook we had [email protected] similar results where those who participated Jill Taylor — 027 415 4908 jill.taylor@waipadc. indicated they liked many of the new ideas for govt.nz the Park, but for most, not at the expense of the Kane Titchener — 022 637 8003 kane. existing ones. [email protected] This is the first time Community Board has Gary Derbyshire — 021 149 4371 gary. been given a decision-making roll. [email protected] Usually we would make a submission like the Susan O’Regan — 027 222 7784 susan. public and support a particular viewpoint. This [email protected] time the role of Community Board is to consider Lou Brown — 027 391 8620 lou. what the community have said, to weigh up all [email protected] the arguments, pros and cons from the submissions, feedback and staff The next Community Board meeting will be WEB ID TEL77583 recommendations. Tuesday, October 13. We welcome you to OTOROHANGA $1,200,000 + GST (IF ANY) We appreciate some people are going to be participate in the public forum or simply attend. 1092 Rangiatea Road View By Appointment On an elevated site with extensive views, this split-stone dwelling on two levels includes an open Lance’s LOT plan kitchen / dining and lounge area, four bedrooms, bathroom, laundry, separate toilet and a large basement area with double internal access garaging. 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ANZ Premiership Netball 2020 picks winner Bernie Marshall alongside McDonald’s Te Awamutu One of the Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa 2020 picks winners, Jason Strawbridge. owner Tony Rowland. Photos / Jesse Wood Winning sports picks reap contest prizes ernie Marshall from Bernie walked away with a instant gut feeling as well as McDonald’s took out this voucher for Hamilton’s Lawrenson surprisingly going for his home side, year’s ANZ Premiership Group businesses. the Chiefs which somehow paid off. netball picks. Two winners came away with the “Saving my joker till last was my BIn what was a three-peat for her, final prize in the Investec Super master plan,” said Darren jokingly. she led for the majority of the season Rugby picks competition. with Paper Plus’ Murray Green close 100% Strawbridge Appliances’ behind. Jason Strawbridge and Te Awamutu “I just read the player. I looked at Flooring Xtra’s Darren Marsom drew what the coaches were doing,” said at the finish line. Bernie. “I’m normally Waikato loyal but I Even though she felt bad not just went with my gut. It was a bit picking the Splice Construction of fun,” said Jason. Te Awamutu Flooring Xtra’s Darren Magic, she said it was all about Post Covid-19 when it changed to Marsom was one of the Investec following the game play and not just the New Zealand competition Super Rugby Aotearoa 2020 picks picking your home side every time. Darren’s picks were based on his winners.
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Well designed around the sun and For Sale Lisa McBeth Threebdrmplusoffice, splitstone home For Sale Cherie Kemp viewsthishomehasthreelivingspaces, By Negotiation 027 490 9294 with open plan living area, wet floor Closes 22 September 027 271 9806 brand new kitchen, four dble bdrms, shower, two toilets and a large double at 4.00pm at Ray White Gillian van der Veeken View Te Awamutu office, master ensuite. Generous deck for 021 753 335 garage. Approx 8ha effective grazing outdoor living with an immaculate low Sunday 20 September, area suitable for dairy or beef cattle, unless sold prior maintenance garden. Excellent hard 1.00 - 1.30pm well fenced and troughed with the landscaping and more than double watersuppliedfromitsownbore.Large View garaging. Picturesque setting in a implementshedwithpowerandhalf Sunday 20 September, premier location. round haybarn. 12.30-1.30pm rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23704 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23687 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) 16 Te Karere o O-Ta¯whao Taite, Te 17 o Hepetema, 2020 Catalyst looking for his Everest Slot rainer Clayton Chipperfield “He is a little excited and he was “If we don’t, then we still have the is getting used to training his happy with the improvement from Golden Eagle but there are fifteen stable star Catalyst his first ride on him 10 days ago,” said million reasons why we should be remotely. Chipperfield. running in the Everest. TThe Te Awamutu galloper is in “We’re in good shape for a nice “We will get through Saturday first Sydney preparing to run first-up in showing on Saturday.” and if he does get a slot in The Everest the Gr.2 The Shorts (1100m) at Catalyst will take on a strong sprint then we will have to change our plans Randwick on Saturday, while his field, which includes quality gallopers a little bit to get to the Golden Eagle.” trainer is stranded in New Zealand Bivouac and Classique Legend and Catalyst will not be seen in due to Covid-19 restrictions. Chipperfield is hoping to not get too Melbourne this spring, but a tilt at the It will be the first time the Kiwi far off the pace over the 1100m, with A$5m All Star Mile (1600m) in 4-year-old has been seen on raceday on-speed gallopers Ball Of Muscle and Melbourne could be on the agenda since his sixth placing in the Gr.1 Eduardo sure to set a solid tempo. in autumn. Australian Guineas (1600m) in Chipperfield is hoping the son of “He will be coming home after the February, with that campaign ending Darci Brahma will put his hand up for Golden Eagle and then all going well, abruptly after detecting heat in his a slot in the A$15 million The Everest we will be going to Melbourne next joints. (1200m) but is mindful there are other year and have another crack at the “It will be great to see him back out Catalyst will contest the Gr.2 The Shorts (1100m) at Randwick on Saturday. lucrative races in Sydney, including All Star Mile,” Chipperfield said. there again and to try and improve Photo / Trish Dunell the A$7.5m Golden Eagle (1500m) With runners at both Ruakaka and on his last run in Australia,” said which is restricted to 4-year-olds. Hastings on Saturday, Chipperfield Chipperfield. “I’d love to be over there, but I Jockey Glen Boss partnered “Obviously if he goes a very good said there is a good chance he will “All the reports from the boys, couldn’t have a better pair of guys Catalyst in a gallop on the Randwick race on Saturday or was unlucky not be on the road when Catalyst goes Chris McNab and Matthew Ward, looking after him. The horse has got course proper on Tuesday morning to win it and they give us an Everest around. over in Sydney are that he couldn’t a big task ahead of him on Saturday, and gave Chipperfield the tick of slot, we would have to seriously “If he is looking a chance, I will be be better. but we will know where he is at.” approval ahead of Saturday. consider it,” he said. going ballistic,” he said. CAB: Some Kiwis are being excluded digitally Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand the impacts of government digital — including the retreat of agencies levels of digital literacy are just a vulnerability. “Interacting with Nga¯ Pou Whakawhirinaki o Aotearoa services on inclusion and wellbeing from being physically present in starting point. People are also being government services is often about has a petition against digital exclusion in society. communities. “It’s getting harder to excluded because of difficulties with accessing rights and entitlements and — which could lead to New Zealand’s CAB chief executive Kerry Dalton access human support from reading and writing, because of it’s important that there aren’t any vulnerable being isolated. says the need for this report became government agencies, but people’s financial barriers including not barriers in the way,” says Kerry. The petition will be at CAB Te apparent following the strong needs for face-to-face services are as having a means to pay online, and “We’re also calling on the Awamutu for the next month until concerns of CAB volunteers at the real as ever,” says Kerry. because of disability and language Government to fund the CAB in a October 17. number of people struggling to “The report was informed by more barriers.” “People often come to the sustainable way so we can continue This initiative started back in interact with government online than 4000 CAB client inquiries CAB because they want to talk to to provide our vital service and help February. services. between September 2019 and someone and get help to work bridge the gap for those who are As government services shut their “People of all ages are coming to November 2019 where people faced through issues. Our CAB volunteers struggling. We must ensure that the doors and drive people to interact us stressed, frustrated and excluded barriers participating fully in society are seeing people daily who feel like way forward is one where’s people’s online, the wellbeing of New when trying to access government because of information and services their choices are being taken away wellbeing is uplifted and no one is left Zealand’s most vulnerable people is services,” says Kerry. being online,” says CAB national by the Government’s focus on digital behind.” being diminished, says the Citizens “Our report challenges the current adviser and report author Sacha services,” says Sacha. ■ To sign the petition head to CAB Advice Bureau (CAB). approach being taken by Green. “This is just a snapshot. People The report highlights that for some Te Awamutu in the Ray White CAB released the report Face to Government in its digital are facing a range of barriers and lack people, the Government’s shift to Arcade, 2/213 Alexandra St or online Face with Digital Exclusion to spotlight transformation of the public service of access to a computer and low digital services is increasing to tinyurl.com/y5j9qcna
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■ TE AWAMUTU COLLEGE Bevin picked for world champs RUGBY DRAW: No spectators except coaches and even riders, including Te “Riders have separate rooms, with managers due to level 2 restrictions Awamutu’s Patrick Bevin, Covid testing for riders and staff six Results: have been selected to and three days out from competition, Fraser High School 17 — 14 1st XV represent New Zealand at the as well as the strict operational Semi-final: HBHS Under 14A 31 — Srevamped UCI road world controls, face masks, sanitised rooms, 7 Under 15 championships in Italy next week. team vehicles and all equipment and In the face of the coronavirus separate eating areas.” Fixtures: pandemic, the championships have As no staff are able to travel from 1st XV v Cambridge High School been hastily rearranged for Imola in New Zealand, national team director 1st XV Italy during September 24-27 after sportif Craig Geater is approaching original hosts Switzerland were staff from the same pro teams as the ■ TE AWAMUTU JUNIOR SUB unable to host the event under Covid selected riders to assist and therefore UNION DRAW: regulations. minimise risk. 8th Grade: 9am: O¯ haupo¯Mooloos Accordingly, the championships While it is the 12th time Italy has v Te Awamutu Marist Tigers, have been reduced to elite races only, hosted the road world O¯ haupo¯1A;O¯ haupo¯Chiefs v with time trials on September 24 and championships, it has not been held Marist Wolverines, O¯ haupo¯2B; 25 and road races on September 26 at Imola for more than 50 years, Pirongia White v Pirongia Black, and 27. although it is frequently a stage of the Pirongia 1A; Te Awamutu Sport ´ Equipe Paule Ka World Tour riders Giro d’Italia. The start and finish will Green v Sport Blue, Albert Park 4A; Mikayla Harvey and national be at the Enzo e Dino Ferrari motor Sport Red v Marist Chargers, champion Niamh Fisher-Black, both racing circuit, which was a Formula Albert Park 3A. currently competing in the Giro Rosa, 1 location until 2006 and returned as have been selected in the elite a one-off this year, as well as hosting 9th Grade: 9am: Pirongia Black v women to join former national rounds of the Superbike World Marist Legends, Pirongia 2B; 10am: champion Georgia Williams Championship and Motocross World Sport Hawks v Marist Panthers, (Mitchelton-Scott). Harvey and Championship. Albert Park 3A; 11am: O¯ haupo¯v Williams will compete in both the The road courses will be Pirongia White, O¯ haupo¯ 1; Sport time trial and road race, with Fisher- challenging, with the men’s road race Eagles v Sport Kea, Albert Park 4A. Black in the road race only. over 260km with 5000m of climbing, 10th Grade: 9am: Kihikihi v Sport World Tour riders George Bennett Te Awamutu's Patrick Bevin in action on his way to fourth place in the time and the women’s over 144km with Tigers, Kihikihi 1; 10am: Pirongia (Team Jumbo Visma), Patrick Bevin trial at the UCI road world championships in Yorkshire last year. 2750m of climbing, based around a White v Sport Lions, Pirongia 2; (Team CCC) and Dion Smith Photo / Robert Jones 29km circuit. The time trial course is 11am: O¯ haupo¯v Marist Gladiators, (Mitchelton-Scott) will compete in the over 32km of mostly flat terrain. O¯ haupo¯1; Sport Panthers, bye. elite men’s road race, with Bevin was originally selected and keen to “It is a challenging event in the The New Zealand team is: focusing on the time trial after ride in support of Bennett but is current circumstances of the Women: Niamh Fisher Black 11th Grade: 10am: Pirongia Black finishing fourth last year. unavailable after breaking his wrist in coronavirus pandemic, the changed (E´quipe Paule Ka, Nelson), road race; v Pirongia White, Pirongia 1; Sport They will be joined by promising a crash which forced his withdrawal venue and the compressed racing Mikayla Harvey (E´quipe Paule Ka, Scorpions v Hamilton Marist Nelson professional Finn Fisher- from the Tour de France. season in Europe,” said Cycling New Wanaka), road race and time trial; White, Albert Park 2; Hamilton Old Black, who will join his sister in the Bennett is currently competing in Zealand selector Graeme Hunn. Georgia Williams (Mitchelton-Scott, Boys Black v Sport Stormers, Vantage elite team. the Tour de France with a suspected “National teams must follow the Auckland), road race and time trial. Willoughby Park 1; 11am: Taupiri The Jumbo-Visma Development fractured rib after crashes on the strict UCI Covid-19 protocols that Men: Patrick Bevin (Team CCC, Te Gold v Marist Turbos, Taupiri 1. rider, while still a teenager, has opening stage but at this stage still World Tour teams operate under in Awamutu), road race and time trial; 12th Grade: 11am: Sport Pythons dispensation to compete in the elite plans to compete in Italy. terms of team bubbles with minimal George Bennett (Team Jumbo Visma, v Pirongia, Albert Park 2; HOB/ race this year without affecting his The other rider unavailable for exposure to other bubbles and Nelson), road race; Dion Smith O¯ haupo¯Black v Sport Cobras, Fred status as an under-23 category rider selection through injury is Canyon general public. This is made more (Mitchelton-Scott) road race; Finn Jones park 1. for the future. Fisher-Black will SRAM World Tour rider Ella Harris, challenging with riders coming in Fisher-Black (Jumbo-Visma) road 13th Grade: compete in both the time trial and as with the world 42nd-ranked rider from various professional teams to race, time trial. Reserve: James 10am Hamilton Marist a support rider in the road race. fracturing her femur in a training join the Vantage New Zealand team Fouche (Hagens Berman Axeon) road Green v Te Awamutu Combined, Mitchelton-Scott rider Sam Bewley crash last month. bubble. race. Marist Park 1.
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Gisler Architects Premier football throughout most of it — full of grit, Te Awamutu D Division Team time with a bullet of a goal by Audrey Northern United Hawks 4 Te team lost to Matamata Swifts on tenacity and determination. played the best that they had played Greening from Danielle Brdanovic’s Awamutu Thunder 0. Northern Saturday in a game that the end result While that was only enough for a all season. cross. United Hawks 6 Te Awamutu of 3-1 did not reflect the hard work 0-0 draw, they more than matched They managed to hold Northern The second half was pretty much Lightning 0. Northern United Tigers the players put in. second ranked Morrinsville, who United in the first half and started the all Te Awamutu’s way with multiple 6 Te Awamutu Thunder 0. Matamata started with a penalty only the week before had toppled the second half 3-2 down. chances. 9th Grade, O¯ haupo¯ Terminators 1 goal and scored the next two goals league champions. But the young team couldn’t shut A penalty kick to Te Awamutu was Northern United Peru 6. Te Awamutu soon after leaving Te Awamutu Manager Andy Bunyan sent out an down their Strikers, and walked away saved by an athletic Cambridge Wolves 6 Woodstock Conquerors 2. reeling. attacking line-up in a unique 3-7-0 with a 5-4 loss, placing them 3rd in goalie, leaving the scores tied at 1-1. 10th Grade, Girls, Te Awamutu At halftime coach Jim Grainger formation, but it was the defence of the Division. Final game of the season is next Diamonds 4 HUFC Magpies 0. , Boys, changed tactics and Matamata catlike keeper Josh Petersen, and “What a fantastic outcome for such week as Edmonds Judd take on the Te Awamutu Terriers 1 Morrinsville remained scoreless in the second veteran warhorse Chris Fitzpatrick a young team, they have had a great Pink Ladies at the Stadium. Pumas 1. Te Awamutu Blades 6 half. which helped keep a clean sheet. season and I cannot be more proud Northern United Almeria 3. Sean Stringfellow tidied up well at Fitzpatrick, now without hamstrings, of my team,” commented coach Junior Results: 11th Grade, Te Awamutu Hurricanes the back and groomed the back four resorted to playing the ball mostly Natalie Bell. 7th Grade, Claudelands Rovers Team 1 Tamahere Gryphons 2. into shape in the second half. with his knee in a strong Edmonds Judd Women played two 4 Te Awamutu Red Devils 2. 12th Grade, Te Awamutu Spurs 3 Haydn Roil scored Te Awamutu’s performance. second placed Cambridge on a cold Claudelands Rovers Team one 1 Te Northern United Saints 0. Te goal and was also Player of the Day. Also outstanding were captain windy day at the Stadium. Awamutu Red Devils 2. Awamutu Rovers 1 Northern United Next week they are off to play West Mike Rose, whose energy and drive Te Awamutu dominated 8th Grade, Girls Te Awamutu Storm Hammers 3. Ham United at Weka St. were inspirational, and Hasmukh possession but an early goal against 1 Tamahere Tarantulas 4. Te 13th Grade, Girls, Te Awamutu The Edmonds Judd Men’s Reserve (Smokey) Ratnam who made up for the run of play put Cambridge in Awamutu Storm 0 Raglan Karioi Comets 4 Morrinsville Phoenix 0. team finished their season in the a lack of skill with a masterful front. Kahawai 3. Boys, Northern United 13th and 14th Grade, Morrinsville same way they had played midfield display. Te Awamutu equalised just on half Tigers 4 Te Awamutu Lightning 2. Wolves 3 Te Awamutu Hot shots 6. GOLF RESULTS
Stewart Alexander Gooch and runner-up Pauline September 9 McCorkindale 39; Edward Kay 37; Two — Richard Sieling, Geoffrey Stewart Alexander Golf Course is Chisholm. Winner — Jenny Forster 21 Francis Gascoigne 36; Rice Fraser 35; Palacio, Clint Rowe, Pryor Collier, preparing for a big day this Sunday Silver Nett Winner was also Sylvia stableford. Steve Hudson 35; Gordon Kirkham 35; Lawrence Kingi, Jim Kirkham, Patrick with the “Stewie 100” being held. Gooch and runner-up Pauline Ann Dobson 21; Colleen Kaelin 20; Phil Lambert 35; Pryor Collier 35; Tim Hape, Steve Hudson, Rice Fraser. This event is open to visitors with Chisholm. Lauren O’Carroll 19; Karen Corkill 19. Crotty 34; Paul Northover 34; Jim Pirongia a prize of $100 in each division. More Bronze 1 Gross winner was Karen Saturday Ladies didn’t have their Kirkham 34. A busy week for greenkeeper Mike details are available on the Stewart Campton and runner-up Alma usual competition, hosting the Pak’n- Men’s Stableford Junior — Logan Grinter and his volunteers, the greens Alexander Facebook Page. Goodwin. Save Ma¯ori Tournament. Close to 100 Ropiha 39; Kane Lilley 36; Regan Hose were cored, sanded and seeded for Results: Bronze 1 Nett winner was also played and many came from afar. 36; Stuart Yarndley 35; Joseph Tapu the spring. A two-putt max was Sunday saw Tema Tapu take the Karen Campton and runner-up Alma Pak’nSave Te Awamutu Ma¯ori 32. implemented with the scoring not honours at the weekly scramble with Goodwin. Tournament Results: Ladies’ Stableford — Mary Smith 37; bad considering the greens’ her score of 40 points. Bronze 2 Gross winner was Marg Gross Winners Kristine Gascoigne 37; Robin Watson renovation. Regan Hose — 37; Ross Collins — Ritchie and runner-up Glennis Kay. Men’s Senior Gross Winner — 34; Tegan Muraahi 32; Sue Pollock 32; Stableford 36; Rhys Hikuroa — 36; George King Bronze 2 Nett winner was Glennis Patrick Hape 72. Gwenda Meeke 32. Senior — Phillip Eyre 38; Hans — 36. Kay and runner-up Marg Ritchie. Men’s Junior Gross Winner — Allan Ladies’ Longest Drive — Sylvia Nieremeijer 37; Kevin Appleby 35; Jacob Carey was best off the stick Wednesday Ladies’ 18 Holes — Duncan 83. Gooch. Jack Hjorth 34; Dave McKnight 34; with a gross score of 77. September 9. Ladies’ Gross Winner — Toni Men’s Longest Drive 0-15 — Patrick Garry Bowman 33; Rob Taylor 31; Thursday Vets — Linc Quarrie — 42 Silver Winner — Marg Johnson 72 Coleman 84. Hape. Tyne Watts 30. points; Murray Barclay — Pirongia 40; Nett. Net Winners Men’s Longest Drive 16+ Logan Junior — Lynda Morgan 41; Kevin Jill Webber — Pirongia 39. Bronze Winner — Marg Ritchie 69 Men’s Senior Net Winner — Kapi Rupiha. Nickson 40; Barry Cavey 37; Paul Te Awamutu Nett. Hughes 69. Ladies’ Nearest Pin — Karen Davie 37; Ross Scown 36; Terry Ladies’ Stroke Play Nett winners — Glennis Kay 71 Nett; Men’s Junior Net Winner — Deane Campton. Charlesworth 35; Dave Peryer 35; The last round was played on Petsy Ralph 74; Christine Lloyd 74; Muraahi 68. Men’s Nearest Pin 0-15 — Dave Strawbridge 35; Don Matson 34. Wednesday, September 9, and was Marg Gray 75; Gwenda Meeke 75; Ladies’ Net Winner — Claudine Christopher Parker. Longest Putt — Ross Scown. held over three rounds. Christine Ball 79. Gillies 71. Men’s Nearest Pin 16+ Brett Twos — Garry Bowman, Phillip Silver Gross Winner was Sylvia Wednesday Ladies’ 9 Hole — Men’s Stableford Senior — Travis Fitzhenry. Eyre.
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Patel added that Bennett was part of team for the 2014 It’s just reward for Bennett, who performed admirably as part of the Commonwealth Games — she also enjoyed a wonderful season on the Para team in the Bowls3Five, though sets the right example on the green. green. she wasn’t available for all fixtures. ”[She has an] impeccable standard The Waikato bowler won the Bennett’s recipe for success is of sportsmanship and fair play,” said national disabled singles title, and multi-faceted, with an unrelenting McGill. then backed it up by skipping her commitment to continuous “Bennett is always trying to disabled triples team to victory. improvement. encourage other disabled bowlers to Adding to those achievements, Coach Rex McGill says she has play.” Bennett was also third equal in the embraced the concept of “purposeful Bennett also isn’t one to put limits disabled pairs category of the New planned training”. on what is possible. Zealand Open. He explains that Bennett has a “Her philosophy is defined by what Bennett also showed her ability focus on process over outcome and she can do, and not by what she can’t against able-bodied rivals, part of has developed breathing techniques do,” said McGill. winning teams in the Te Awamutu and other mindfulness tools to help “She regards failure as the result Ladies Pairs and Mixed Fours with the mental side of the sport. of not trying sufficiently. [She] competitions, along with a third place And she doesn’t cut any corners “It’s impressive the way she looks herself. constantly plans [so she can] realise in the Ladies Triples. with physical preparation, with after herself,” said Patel. “She is committed to it and as a her maximum potential.” “Lynda was probably unlucky not Pilates and core sessions twice a “You look at the modern bowler one armed bowler her conditioning Graham Skellern and Steve to win this award last year but the week as well as regular swims to help and you talk about going the distance has to be spot on to get the balance Delaney were the other finalists in the way she dominated at the nationals, with cardio. .. she is super fit and really looks after and the strength needed to compete.” category. McKenzie points bonanza steers Mooloo men to first-up victory Waikato kicked off their 2020 Mitre was cut to one point after 14 minutes. added another three and after 23 But two minutes later Wellington’s On fulltime, Wellington gave away 10 Cup campaign with an impressive Waikato’s first try came in the 16th minutes it was 23-7 to the home team. Ardie Savea crashed over. Garden- another kickable penalty and win over Wellington at FMG Stadium minute when debutant halfback In the 11 minutes leading up to Bachop added the extras and it was McKenzie nailed it to take his total Waikato in Round 1 on Saturday. Xavier Roe darted down the blindside halftime Wellington scored tries by just a five-point ball game. to 33 points, helping Waikato to a The visitors opened the scoring to score. McKenzie added the extras Vaea Fifita and Connor Garden- Around the three-quarter mark, bonus-point win over 2019 early when Julian Savea broke a few and Waikato led for the first time. Bachop that saw Waikato’s lead drop McKenzie added another penalty Premiership runners-up Wellington. tackles to score in the corner. Jackson Fletcher Smith got the second try to 23-21 at halftime. goal, then with 13 minutes left Waikato 53 (Xavier Roe, Fletcher Garden-Bachop added the extras for Waikato after collecting a charge- In the second half, it took just five intercepted and raced to a 90m try. Smith, Adam Thomson, Damian from the sideline. down to race away to score under minutes for McKenzie to slot a He converted and Waikato had McKenzie, Luke Jacobson tries; The Mooloo men’s first points of the posts. Again McKenzie was penalty from in front. breathing room on the scoreboard. Damian McKenzie 5 conversions, 6 the season came from Damian successful with the conversion and Waikato’s Adam Thomson also The captain, Luke Jacobson, penalties). McKenzie after Wellington were Waikato pushed their lead out to 13 scored on debut. Halfback Roe put scored his first try for Waikato when Wellington 28 (Julian Savea, Vaea penalised for offside. McKenzie points after 18 minutes. through a grubber that Thomson he crashed over with six minutes left. Fifita, Connor Garden-Bachop, Ardie nailed the penalty goal and minutes Wellington gave away another collected to score, pushing the home McKenzie’s conversion brought up 50 Savea tries; Jackson Garden-Bachop later did it again. Wellington’s lead penalty in McKenzie’s range and he team’s lead to 12 points. points for the home team. 4 conversions). 22 Te Karere o O-Ta¯whao Taite, Te 17 o Hepetema, 2020
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Funeral Directors Church Services Public Notices Formal Notices Helping families KIHIKIHI and friends honour PRESBYTERIAN Deaths In Memoriam their loved ones ANDERSON, COOPER, CHURCH Hector Cameron. John (Sydney). 24/7 on Cremations from th Sunday, 20 September Passed away 20 September 2016 call support $2093 (WINZ Grant) peacefully at We all popped up and 10am service Rosetown Funeral Home Tamahere Eventide on saw you both dad proudly serving All welcome - Michael Williams Monday 14 September All the memories came the people of Te Awamutu, Otorohanga th 2020, in his 88 year. flooding back and the surrounding areas. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Much loved and loving Of the good old times at husband of the late El Rancho OF BENEFICIARIES Joy. Loved father of Especially seeing Mt 07 870 2137 Sports Notices Public Notices Bryce and Jill, Stewart Kakepuku out the back , FDANZ and Kathryn, Linley The card table you and Notice of availability of trustees report n. and Tony, Beverley mum used to sit around i f ou and consolidated fi nancial statements of and Humphrey. And chat about the day Adored by his 13 Or those family Waitomo Energy Services Customer Trust grandchildren and 15 gatherings around the for 2020 and Statement of Corporate great-grandchildren. dining table Due to covid 19 And the hilarious TE AWAMUTU McDonalds Intent of The Lines Company Limited restrictions, a private convos and games we Waikato Cakes 2020-2021 service has taken would play … FUNERAL SERVICES Kihikihi sponsored place. We can’t believe you The Trust is required to prepare and make were chosen for us to be Te Awamutu AFC Speedway our dad, Pop, Mr C, Annual 5 Aside available for inspection the audited consolidated Poppa Cooper. fi nancial statements with respect to their affairs. Treasured forever by Competition AGM us all and will never WOHLERS, Will commence on Notice is hereby given that the above meeting be forgotten. th Sunday Eric Graham. 14 October 2020 at Loving husband of the Alexandra House Chapel 27 September 2020 will be held on Thursday, September 24, On Friday 11th Anchor Park.Teams must late Noreen, loved dad 570 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu 1.00pm at 2020, commencing at 6.00 pm in the September 2020, doing of Zoeleen, Neville, provide a referee. Grade what he loved, being Susan, Wayne, Louis, Phone 871 5131 1 female participation Clubrooms Tuatara Room, opposite the entrance to the on the land. 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Eric’s family and close TE AWAMUTU • Provide opportunity for benefi ciaries to friends have had a For the latest in question, discuss or comment on the private farewell and EXTRAORDINARY shared wonderful rural news. GENERAL MEETING management of the Trust. memories of him. All Public Notices communication to only • Conclude with a presentation. Wohlers Family PO Wednesday 23 Box 241, Te Kuiti 3941. The Trustees report, consolidated fi nancial September 2020 statements and statement of corporate intent In the care of thecountry.co.nzthecountry.co.nz VJ Williams & Sons In the Bible we read that Jesus healed from 11am–12 noon are available for inspection free of charge FDANZ approximatley. many people of their sickness, at public libraries situated in Te Ku¯ iti, diseases and heaviness. 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A nationally important habitat for taonga species the community complex and how MEETING such as kokako, kereru and North Island Robin, it is also a high value site for kaka, long-tailed bats and Enquiries to it will be available for community use 871 6884 rare plants like pua o TeTeinga/wood rose.The northernmost kaikawaka for the western side of the Sunday seven days a week? Come and hear September 27th North Island grow here, and Te Kauri park is the stronghold for the last remaining southern-most Kauri at 7pm trees.Te Kauri Park Scenic Reserve is on SH31, west of TeAwamutu. Pirongia Forest Park is 25km south- the details and view the building plans west of Hamilton. of this shovel-ready project at our Business: KOROMATUA Why we are doing pest control information sessions. MEMORIAL HALL - Election of Officers Without possum control in this culturally important area, we will lose the forest canopy and thus the ASSN Inc. - General ¥ Thursday 24 September at 5.30pm habitats for our taonga species, which will in turn adversely affect catchment health and water quality. ¥ Thursday 01 October at 5.30pm AGM All local people Suppressing the number of possums feeding on Mt Pirongia’s forest will improve the survival and health invited to attend of a wide range of plant species and the kokako population. Ongoing control is required to ensure ¥ Tuesday 06 October at 11am Wednesday 23 September 2020 RD Atherton breeding success of these and other threatened taonga species. at 7.30pm 871 6846 Light refreshments provided. Predator control works Venue: Koromatua Memorial Hall Aerial 1080 has been particularly successful in the management of kokako in the central North Island. In Enquiries to an eight-year study, it effectively ‘rescued’ North Island kokako, reducing predation to the point where 07 847 6191 50% of nests were able to produce young.Without predator control, most female kokako are killed while sitting on the nest. By the end of the study, the population in areas with predator control had increased eight-fold.. Kaipaki Katz Method of predator control Small boutique holiday home DOC and WRC have worked closely with affected marae on desired outcomes and consulted with for your precious cats. stakeholders and the community. Between 15 September and 16 November 2020, DOC will apply baits containing biodegradable 1080 over the area shown on the map. A pre-feed of non-toxic baits has Ph Diane 027 272 7976 occurred to condition the rodents to eat the pellets. [email protected] Ruapuha Uekaha Hapu Trust The toxic cereal bait pellets contain 0.15% of 1080, are cylindrical and approximately 16 mm in diameter. They are dyed green to deter birds and contain a cinnamon lure to attract pests. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Non-toxic pre-feed cylindrical pellets are approximately 16 mm in diameter and sandy coloured (not Notice is hereby given that the 2020 dyed). Annual General Meeting of Ruapuha The aerial operation uses calibrated buckets and GIS mapping technology to ensure bait drops in the Uekaha Hapu Trust will be held on designated area. Please see map attached. Saturday 26 September 2020. The pesticide is poisonous to humans and domestic animals. Always remember: Due to Alert Level 2 restrictions, the AGM will be held via online streaming, starting • DO NOT touch or eat the bait at 10am. Please contact our office via • WATCH CHILDREN at all times email [email protected] for a virtual link to the AGM. • DO NOT EAT animals from this area Ngaroto Sailing Club • Toxic baits and carcasses are DEADLY to DOGS We are in unprecedented times with a Global Pandemic. Therefore Trustee Ngaroto Sailing Club are holding an Observe these rules whenever you see warning signs placed at the public access points to treatment elections will be postponed until OPEN DAY on Sunday 20th September at areas.Warning signs will remain in place until baits and carcasses are no longer a risk, possibly for more Lake Ngaroto 10am to 2pm. than six months. further notice. COME DOWN AND SEE WHAT SAILING IS ALL ABOUT If you suspect poisoning Opportunities to enroll in: AGENDA • Kids Learn to Sail classes Always contact: Your local doctor or local hospital or the National Poisons Centre: 0800 764 766 1. Karakia/mihi • Women on the Water Learn to Sail classes (urgent calls) or 03 479 7248 or dial 111. 2. Chairman’s Report • Mixed adult Learn to Sail classes 3. Financial Report Pirongia and Te Kauri Forests Application Area 4. Initiatives Report This is a free event. It’s lots of fun! Come 5. Minutes of Previous Meeting and join us. Just turn up on the day. 6. 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Employment Vacancies Employment Employment Vacancies Vacancies TEE A AWAMUTU CCOLLEGE CLEANER KIHIKIHI COREY BARNSDALL BUILDERS LTD REQUIRED Te Awamutu College Process Improvement Specialist SCHOOL Wanted Qualifi ed Carpenters requires an experienced Due to increase of work, we are seeking cleaner for Giltrap Engineering is a large local manufacturing company with qualifi ed carpenters with experience in 2 hours per night. iconic brands, designing and building agricultural equipment for Teacher Aide Position Term 4 2020 the extension / renovation market as The successful applicant international markets. We are seeking a highly committed, fun and well as new builds. will be subject to the Police Vetting process. reliable person to fill a fixed term, part time role Successful applicants will have good With supporting operations in the South Island and Australia, as a teacher aide to support a student returning knowledge of the building code and For more information our team has a strong focus on growth, innovation, continuous please contact to school. The position will be in place until the work well with others. improvement and striving for efficiency gains with modern Mike Bell - 021 276 1349 end of the year and initially 10 hours per week Must work productively unsupervised. processes and business systems. (10:30am – 12:30pm Monday to Friday). Contact Corey 027 488 9847 We are offering an excellent opportunity for a suitably experienced The ideal candidate will be someone who: person to become our new Process Improvement Specialist, with • is willing to work with special needs the role recently vacated due to an internal promotion. students, Employment Vacancies • has knowledge or the willingness to learn We’re looking for a quick learner. Somebody with strong analytical about the Autistic Spectrum and children Garden Manager skills who is a logical thinker and focused on business and with intellectual disabilities, process improvements and opportunities. The role includes the Permanent Position Mon-Fri • has some experience (not required but continuous optimization of our SQL based ERP system, reviewing preferred), Highfield Country Estate is a large retirement village located in Te and integrating third party systems as required, and constantly • can use their initiative as well as follow set Awamutu. As Garden Manager, you will be responsible for leading the developing digital transformation initiatives which can add value to tasks, garden team while ensuring timely and planned maintenance of our the business at all levels.You will also provide general IT overview, • has experience in the ECE sector (not established village gardens is completed to a high standard. management and support. required but preferred), • loves working with high needs students and Do you have: Our ideal candidate will: Previous gardening experience likes to have fun, Knowledge of Plants, Propagation and Pruning techniques • is physically fit, resilient, adaptable, reliable, • Have a high level of computer literacy, including the use of Knowledge of Sprays and Fertiliser products honest, and hard working, SQL databases and reporting programmes; MS suite, including Grow Safe or Approved Handler Certification • wants to be part of a great team. Confidence in the use of power tools and chainsaws advanced Excel Previous experience operating large machinery and tractor and trailers is • Be a strong analytical and system thinker If this sounds like you then please apply no later an advantage • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills than Friday 2nd October 2020 with a cover letter Ability to lead a small team and be part of a management team • Have previous experience with ERP or MES systems and CV to: Empathy with elderly residents • Be able to work independently Physically fit- this role will require heavy lifting • Have a growth mindset and a passion for learning Mrs Sunny West Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills Principal This is an exciting and rewarding career opportunity for the right [email protected] Due to Covid 19 restrictions, recruitment for our Garden Manager role person. If you have what it takes and would like to be part of our has now resumed after being on hold. energetic team, we’d love to hear from you.
For further information or to apply for this role please forward your CV to: Send your application and CV to Craig Mulgrew Highfield Country Estate [email protected] P O Box 443 Te Awamutu 3840 Find your next Email: [email protected] car now.
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The following position has Facing the fear become available: Kihikihi Kindergarten Administrator/Teacher Aide Welder/Fabricator ne in five Kiwi kids will have been 23.5 hours per week diagnosed with some form of anxiety The ideal applicant needs to Monday – Friday disorder by the time they turn 19 . have: Author Emma Pascoe knows what We have an exciting opportunity for an Othat’s like and wrote her book The Girl Who Was • Welding Experience Administrator/Teacher Aide to join our Scared of Everything to help normalise those • Ability to read plans and record team in Kihikihi. feelings of anxiety and to let kids know that, while uncomfortable, they can be overcome. Her details The admin component of this role is • Motivation and a positive dream is that her book introduces children to to manage the tasks associated with the concept of exposure therapy, by focusing attitude the day to day operation of our child on how enjoyable life can be when we face our • Tidy work habits administration software along with general fears head on. • Bedrugfree administrative tasks. The teacher aide We asked Emma a few questions: component of this role is to provide cover, Application form available at: working with tamariki during our teachers What or who inspired you to write The Girl [email protected] lunch breaks. Who Was Scared Of Everything? It really started out as a personal coping The ideal applicant will have; technique – something for me to occupy my • Strong administrative and computer mind with. I wanted to create the kind of book capabilities I would have related to when I was an anxious The Girl Who Was • A ‘can do’ attitude paired with a Sales & Operations child. Scared of Everything willingness to learn and grow How does writing and illustrating work Written and Co-ordinator • A passion for working with and for you as an outlet for your feelings, illustrated by Emma around tamariki We are looking for an particularly around anxiety and Pascoe experienced Sales and • Great communication skills and be a depression? Published by Little Operations Co-ordinator to great team player join our busy Te Awamutu branch. Being creative helps my anxiety as it gives Love; 30 July 2020; me something positive to focus on, leaving less RRP: $19.99 This is a full time fast paced role off ering lots of variety For an application pack: space in my mind for anxious thoughts. It has so you'll be someone who thrives on multi-tasking email [email protected] or also helped my depression because it gives me always be uncomfortable – but learning to and doing a great job for our customers. You'll be a phone (07) 883 8110. confi dent communicator who enjoys interacting with a sense of accomplishment at the end of the tolerate discomfort in order to overcome fears Applications close at 9am, customers and suppliers, staff and subcontractors. Most day whenever I create something new. is important and empowering. And while some 25th September 2020. of all you'll take ownership of the role and make sure However I do want to acknowledge that when people can manage anxiety and face fears on everything runs smoothly. I was at my lowest point, I lost interest in all my their own, others need some extra help from Key attributes hobbies – this technique only works for me now loved ones and/or mental health professionals. • Accuracy and attention to detail that I have spent years in therapy, found the right I think it is really important to acknowledge and • Time Management and strong multi-tasking ability Situations Wanted medication, and am at a fairly stable point in my normalise this. • Microsoft Offi ce skills life. It is more of a “maintenance” strategy, You say that your dream is • Excellent Communication Skills not a cure-all. to introduce children to • Accountability for your work • Sales and administration skills NEED One in five New Zealand the concept of exposure • Plumbing product/sales an advantage children will be diagnosed therapy through your • NZ Residency or Work Visa FIREWOOD with some form of anxiety book. Please tell us In return, we off er a strong team culture, competitive disorder by the age of 19. more about this. salary and free parking. This is an opportunity for a self- Do you have any ideas as Exposure therapy starter with the ability to hit the ground running - work to why it is so prevalent really helped me as a with a close-knit team who enjoy what they do. TREES FELLED in our country? young teenager, but Please email your CV and I think that many New it’s hard to explain to cover letter to Experienced and ticketed Zealanders still have a “tough a child that things will [email protected] Call Wayne 027 873 7712 it out” mentality that creates a get worse before they Applications close 30th September lot of shame for people who are get better. I want the struggling with their mental book to show them that health. It is such a dangerous while facing fears can be Employment Vacancies mentality as it creates societal difficult, they don’t have to barriers for people who want to seek face it alone, and that some help. I hope that the next generation of Emma Pascoe short-term discomfort will pay off Inframax is a leading civil construction company children can grow up in a society where in the long run. with its head office in Te Kuiti and operating discussing mental health is just as socially How can parents, caregivers and across the central North Island. acceptable as discussing the flu, or a broken educators empower children to face their bone. fears and/or manage their anxiety? We have a team of the best people in the What other strategies do you use to stay Education and awareness are so important. industry delivering high quality road construction and maintenance projects for our clients. calm and positive? I was very privileged to have parents with a high Inframax is looking for additional staff to join our Construction and Maintenance teams for I went through several years of Cognitive level of health literacy, who didn’t make me feel the coming season. Commencing end September, we want to hear from you if you have any Behavioural Therapy, which has helped ashamed of how I felt, and made sure I received of the following: immensely. I also take SSRI’s – I think it is really the help I needed. Adults need to create a safe important to be open about medication where space in which children are free to process their • Wheels, Tracks & Rollers endorsements possible, as it is more commonly used than many emotions. • Class 2 license people realise. On top of that, I use a lot of positive Do you think children still tough it out, • Pavement Operator experience – Watercart & Roller self-talk, self-soothing and grounding techniques rather than owning their feelings of • Labourer experience in civil construction to bring myself “back to reality”. anxiety? As a teenager, whenever I was anxious and Absolutely. If children are taught that emotions You need reliable transport, pass a pre-employment drug test and be willing to work full time overwhelmed, my mum always taught me to like sadness, fear and grief should be hidden for a fixed term. Send your CV to nicki.raffi[email protected] or call us on 07 878 8725 “break things up into manageable chunks”. We away, it only makes it harder for them to seek extn 837. would write down the things I was worried about help when they need it. Gender is also a very and make a plan for addressing each one. I still relevant factor here – boys are often told to “man call on this strategy almost every day. The world up” or that “only girls cry” – which is, of course, can feel overwhelming when you have anxiety, incorrect, and contributes to the shame that but I find that addressing one worry at a time many boys and men associate with mental illness. makes it a lot more manageable for me. What’s next for you, after the Strategies for managing mental health are publication of The Girl Who Was Scared highly personal, and what works for me won’t of Everything? necessarily work for someone else. I would love to create more books in the future Do you think that facing your fears can – I have a few half-formed ideas, but I’m just help combat anxiety? focusing on The Girl Who Was Scared Of The short answer is yes. Everything for now; taking things one step at a The long answer is that facing your fears will time. 30 Te Karere o O-Ta¯whao Taite, Te 17 o Hepetema, 2020
TE AWAMUTU RSA Te Awamutu actress Club open daily Mon to Sat 11am, Sunday 1pm Raffl es Wed & Fri , Membership draw Mon, Wed, Fri Bomber Command Restaurant takes centre stage in Les Marston Catering. Lunch Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 12noon to 2pm. Dinner Wed to Mon from 5pm. school holiday show Restaurant Closed Tuesdays hildren’s theatre company Stories and More have explored Narnia, the Sunday 20th Sept. 10am Indoor Bowls drawn Fours. magical land of Theandrican and now Monday 21st Sept. 7pm Outdoor Bowls AGM they’re delving into the native New CZealand bush for their upcoming school holiday “ELVIS SHOW” 7pm Fri 25th September. show… Stories and More are returning to The Meteor in Hamilton for the first week of the term three 381 Alexandra Street - 871 3707 school holidays with brand new show: Snow COURTESY VAN ext push 4 - free call White and the Seven Pirates. An original work written by Stories and More Wednesday to Monday from 4pm • MEMBER OF CLUBSNZ & RNZRSA founder Cecilia Mooney and founding member Entry restricted to members, invited guests and members of affi liated clubs Missy Mooney, Snow White and the Seven Pirates blends a classic fairy tale with Ma¯ori WEBSITE: teawamutursa.co.nz myth and legend and features 10-year-old Te Awamutu resident Vienna Seabright in the role of Snow White. Set in Kirikiriroa, Snow White and the Seven Pirates follows a young Snow White as she joins forces with a fearsome pirate crew and a mysterious Taniwha to save her friends from the clutches of the monstrous Jabberwocky… This isn’t Stories and More’s or Vienna’s first fairy tale mash up. Over the years Stories and More have staged a range of modern fairy tales with a twist such as, Hansel, Gretel and the Big Bad Wolves, Jack and the Beanstalk and The Pied Piper of Hamilton. “Funnily enough, Vienna’s first show with Vienna Seabright is playing Snow White in the Stories and More was a fairy tale mash up” says forthcoming production Snow White and the Vienna’s Mum Wendy Bellhouse. “She played Seven Pirates. a village girl and baby wolf in Hansel, Gretel and the Big Bad Wolves in 2015”. alongside my friends from the Stories and More Snow White and the Seven Pirates marks drama classes,” says Vienna. Vienna’s sixth show with Stories and More ,with Suitable for ages five and up Snow White other previous roles including; Baby Beaver in and the Seven Pirates is best described as The Magician’s Nephew (2018), a fairy in both theatre for families by families. Theandrican (2019) and the official opening for The show features children from the Stories The Hamilton Gardens Jade Dragon Theatre and More drama classes and adults from the (2017) and one of Father Christmas’s animals Hamilton theatre community. (a wolf) in The Lion the Witch and the Snow White and the Seven Pirates will be Wardrob (2016). running at The Meteor Theatre from September One of Stories and More’s youngest 30 to October 4 with a mixture of daytime and “veterans” Vienna is very much looking forward evening performances. to taking the stage once more in the school holidays. Further information and tickets are “It’s really fun being in the shows and acting i available at themeteor.co.nz
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