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COMPUTERS, NOTEBOOKS, SERVICE, SUPPORT, SOFTWARE, ACCESSORIES TUESDAY,TUESDAY, OCTOBER JULY 29, 7, 2014 2014 407 Sloane Street, Te Awamutu P 07 871 3837 | F 07 871 3807 9764295AA E [email protected] | www.computeraid.co.nz Pressure on WDC to avoid Active option Do you have a physical disability? Applications are now open water consent breaches for Outward Bound’s Activate course (November 5-12) for people 18+ years who have a physical disability. It’s a chance to try sailing, camping, high ropes, rafting. Scholarships are available, for more check out: www.outwardbound.co.nz/ activate. Money matters Want to get on top of your finances? A free money-management course is being offered in Te Awamutu starting on October 14. For more details about the CAP (Christians Against Poverty) course contact Theo Swart (ph 021 761 393 or 871 5500). To learn more about CAP: www.capmoney.org Pipe band quiz Te Awamutu Pipe Band is holding another one of its popular fundraising quiz nights on Friday, October 17. The event will be held at TC071014GJ01 Te Awamutu Sports Club WAIPA water service delivery manager, Lorraine Kendrick, in front of Te Awamutu’s new water reservoir being constructed on Frontier Road. The (Albert Park Drive) from 7pm. reservoir will come ‘on stream’ early next year and hold 6,000 cubic metres of water. It will provide extra capacity during times of peak water use and Teams of four ($10 per for fire fighting, but will not eliminate the difficulty Council has complying with abstraction consents at Te Tahi Road in summer. person) are invited to register by phoning 870 5250 ah to BY GRANT JOHNSTON on Pirongia Mountain. Cr Clare St Pierre said when was no way of ensuring continuity secure a table. There is a The issue arose as part of the breaches had occurred staff were of supply without breaching the Determination by Council three monthly water services only taking steps to ensure con- consent. good selection of prizes up for water staff to do all they can to report, in which the water services tinuity of supply to townships. Ms Kendrick said it was a grabs and refreshments will avoid breaching water abstraction manager stated that a Standard “So why does the Regional difficult context for staff, know- be available. consents at Te Tahi treatment Operating Procedure was being Council not support these ingly breaching consents in order plant could lead to more far prepared which would outline the measures?” to maintain supplies for residents’ Trefoil treat reaching water restriction steps associated with managing Ms Kendrick said there was a consumption and firefighting Waikato Region 3 Trefoil measures in coming months. the Te Tahi supply in times of reporting process in place that back-up. Guilds combined to organise Lorraine Kendrick, water drought. required Council staff to advise the “Population Health is part of the North Island gathering on services manager, told Council’s “We are currently investigating Council and Regional Council the (reporting) process as well, September 19-21 in service delivery committee that the Te Tahi water supply/demand when breaches of the consent ensuring that we have sufficient Hamilton. last year’s drought saw water mass balance and carrying out a appeared imminent. capacity to meet demand.” Despite unsettled weather, restrictions of varying levels survey of the raw water storage The consent at Te Tahi Road is Chief executive Garry Dyet told the event proved a great applied over a six month period, pond so that we can predict the for abstraction up to 22,000 cubic the Courier that Waipa District success and was rewarding but a lack of rain this summer remaining supply for the town metres per day. However, water Council and Waikato Regional for the Trefoil Guild members could trigger even longer restric- with more confidence during these available in the stream last sum- Council work closely together to (some from Te Awamutu) tion periods. drought periods.” mer was only about 7,500 cubic protect the environment and the who worked hard to organise Ms Kendrick said Council It was anticipated that the metres, and the consent states that community. The search for new it. The event was attended by water services staff were trying to procedure would be brought before 45 l/s (3888 m3/day) has to be left in and viable alternate supplies was 56 North Island members and be pro-active, rather than re- the service delivery committee in the stream. continuing, with Council signal- two South Islanders. active, in seeking not to breach the October/November for its endorse- Peak demand last summer, ling the need for multi million consent from Waikato Regional ment in preparation for the Sum- even with restrictions in place, dollar investment in water infra- Council to take water from sources mer Smart Water campaign. was 10,000 cubic metres so there structure over the next 10 years. Lawn Tractor EachMoment is a gift... T Series - 1880, 2080, 2380 LimitedLimited INFINITY EditionEdition DECK $155 FROM $5900 + GST Twin Cyl Engine $85 $50 $75 Kubota Quality & Reliability. 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TELEPHONE: SHOWCASE JEWELLERS 07 872 0232 TE AWAMUTU 859 OHAUPO RD, TE AWAMUTU 15 Alexandra Street - ph 07 871 6797 www.norwood.co.nz/teawamutu Farm Machinery Centre [email protected] 2 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, October 7, 2014 Salt Water Sports Fishing LETTERS TO THE EDITOR KAWHIA HIGH TIDES ADD FIVE MINUTES FOR RAGLAN HARBOUR TUESDAY: 12.08am & 12.26pm WEDNESDAY: 12.44am & 1.04pm Days of rates squeeze is disappearing THURSDAY: 1.23am & 1.45pm FRIDAY: 2.05am & 2.29pm SATURDAY: 2.52am & 3.18pm SUNDAY: 3.45am & 4.14pm Council are working on a new 10 Year There has been little or no trickle down year plan so this will help to offset some MONDAY: 4.42am & 5.15pm Plan to take effect next year .The Mayor benefit from the “ Rock Star” economy to of the huge capital spending cost. has stated in a recent press release that those on fixed and low incomes, and its Unfortunately there are many claims WE HAVE spending on the three waters could go as been widely published that these groups and the depreciation fund including BAGS OF NETS! high as $200 million in the ten year plan . constantly battle to pay annual rates . other core services and debt reduction With the last 3-4 10 Year Plans there has When properties are revalued every 3 and annual interest . been a pattern of rates in the first three years property has historically If this new 10 Year Plan has the years being the highest of the ten year increased in value .When council use historically high rates in the first three plan.The first three year annual increases new increasing valuations to set annual years then council will automatically have varied between over 4 per cent — to 6 rate increases they seem to think that need to put an immediate three year cap per cent. In this new plan ratepayers this automatically means ratepayers on councils fixed costs including all the would find these annual increase far too have a rise in income to match community facilities and organisations high and will be looking for a more increased property values . that rely on ratepayers money for equitable spread over the total ten years. This increases the rates burden on operational expenses . 20m - 30m - 40m - 60m set net only The much publicised “ Rock Star” ratepayers especially the fixed and The days of ratepayers being for Flounder, Mullet, Bait, economy has come tumbling down with a lower income ratepayers. squeezed through high rates and coun- massive drop in the forecast dairy pay out Council will be receiving over $200 cil costs continuing to rise have gone . Piper, snapper... and the price of timber . million in depreciation over the next 10 KEN GEORGE Expert help preparing calf You’re beautiful NZ! for Agricultural Club Day Keep Zealand Beautiful Week ing events in their community. 2014 was officially the biggest Everyone who participated As schools in the Waipa showing calves of any breed, ever. should be incredibly proud of district prepare for their Ag Day from calf selection and training Keep New Zealand Beautiful what has been achieved,” says 4 Pce Boat Rods and Group Day, Calf Club judge to presentation of the calf and wants to congratulate all the KNZB general manager, 30lb - 50lb and adjudicator Wendy Harker the child on the day. volunteers, many of whom who Heather Saunderson. has organised a day at her farm It is being held this Saturday braved wild weather to clean up “It is not just about the clean- for children who are entering a starting at 1am, at the calf shed their patch. ups. These events strengthen calf. of Westell Properties, 245 The annual Keep New Zea- community spirit and allow Open to any primary or Kakepuku Road, Te Awamutu. land Beautiful Week concluded people to demonstrate their intermediate-aged youth, the Calves will be supplied and a on Saturday, September 20 and pride in where they live. Many day will provide hints and pre- BBQ lunch provided. saw the biggest number of clean- groups took the opportunity to pare the kids for Calf Club, up events registered since the plant fruit trails or native trees. Group Day and the upcoming ■ Please RSVP to Wendy Harker by campaign began in 2010 and a It would be great if litter was no A&P Show season. this Thursday — phone 871 6864 or 54% increase on the 2013 results! longer the issue and communi- The day is to encourage 021 177 5289 or email “We are thrilled to see so ties could focus their energy on Foldout: youth interested in rearing and [email protected] many New Zealander’s organis- enhancing our environment.” Seat backpack We welcome your letters - preferably via email.