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Ph(07)871-5069 email: [email protected] 410 Bond Road, Te Awamutu Thursday, July 15, 2021 A/H 021 503 404 BRIEFLY Continuing Former fire chief Education John Aldworth will speak at Te Awamutu Continuing Education on Wednesday, July 21 from 10am. His topic is “Who came first?”. Everyone is welcome to join at awarded Gold star the Waipa¯ Workingmen’s Club. Entry is $2. For more information phone, Medal presentation 07 870 3223. recognises 25 Working Bee years of service as Due to an increase in families in need and an increase in a firefighter donations, Loving Arms is calling for people to help out on Saturday morning to sort through donations. The working bee is on from 9am to 12pm at their premises at 405 Rickit Rd. Morning tea will be provided.

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Waikato Club Rugby Hamilton Old Boys Guzzlers beat Te Awamutu Marist by 70-7 in the Division 2 semi final last Saturday.

Above: Bruce Budd with his 25 year TA Country Music Fire Brigade service Gold star medal Club cake. Bruce Budd (left) with Robbie Morris and current Pirongia fire chief Roan Gouws. Photos / Supplied Te Awamutu Country Music Club meets again this Sunday, n the past 25 years the Pirongia Also present were members from they had two elderly appliances with after over 20 plus years in the July 18 and are thrilled to have Fire Brigade has been called out the Pirongia, O¯ torohanga and Te minimal equipment and resources Pirongia district. talented musician Danny many times and Bruce Budd as Awamutu brigades and members of but adapted and made the most of Bruce’s greatest satisfaction is see- Morris from Tauranga to a member and then chief fire Bruce’s family and friends. what they had. ing how the brigade has grown, with entertain them. Iofficer has been there for over 80 per Bruce was presented with awards Many members helped out with new members taking on varied roles Danny has been a drummer cent of those fires, crashes and medi- from the dignitaries marking his sausage sizzles, fundraising events and with the brigade becoming one for many New Zealand top cal emergencies. achievement and dedication to the and anything they could do to enable of the key rural firefighting brigades country artists. Bruce’s extraordinary efforts were brigade and his community. more equipment to be sourced. in the area. When Danny visited the club a honoured on Saturday night after Bruce initially joined the In his speech on Saturday night, With increasing work few months back, he being an active firefighter for quarter O¯ torohanga brigade at the tender age Bruce thanked his present and past commitments, he stood down from borrowed a guitar and was of a century. of 18 and served for two years before members plus surrounding brigades the fire chief role with Roan Gouws persuaded to sing, bringing the He received the first Gold star moving to Te Awamutu. for helping Pirongia become better accepting the position, and has now house down. medal presentation that the Pirongia Missing the camaraderie of fire- equipped and resourced to tackle the retired from active duty. Head along to the Methodist Fire Brigade has ever achieved at the fighters and the brigade, Bruce then ever growing workloads that brigades Bruce is now an honorary member Church Hall on Bank St, Te Pirongia Hall. joined the Pirongia Fire Brigade when now have. of the Pirongia Fire Brigade. Awamutu from 1pm-4.30pm. Present was Jim Mylchreest, the he moved to Pirongia. Amongst other achievements This is an amazing achievement For further information, ring mayor of Waipa¯, Auckland Provincial He moved through the ranks of the Bruce, together with members Des for Bruce and what he has given to president Ruth Cunningham Fire brigades association and the brigade and eventually became the Barr, Sheryl Ellis and Darryl Jones, the community and people. on 07 871 2799. United Fire Brigade association dig- fire chief around 2010. was instrumental in getting the local For more photos, see Pirongia Ru- nitaries. In the early years of the brigade Anzac dawn service restarted again ral Fire on Facebook.

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Why the water fix? control of food production were How much more enlightened to The Government is moving to Congratulations Mr Mylchcreest assumed but snatched water put water collection and use into centralised management on all on your illuminating July 8 opinion control is met with a meek, “How the hands of users and fund their fronts. Circulated free to over 14,000 homes in piece comparing the district high to jump?” independence from centralised It delays providing councils Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. council’s interests in our water The existing system of control with grants and subsidies water reform information while infrastructure with home government grants and subsidies like those currently available to going directly to the public with CIRCULATION 14,180* ownership. is not broken, so why the “fix?” councils from central government. advertising nothing short of For all assets to come under Mr Mylchreest’s expressed “Sauce for the goose . . . ” you propaganda. PHONE: 07 871 5151 state control to facilitate localised conflict with the cost of potential know the rest. Their clear plan is to roll over POSTAL ADDRESS: upgrades is anti-democratic, bureaucracy mimics this district’s Nick Empson local government in the belief they 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, sledgehammer nutcracking, homeowners’ plight at the bottom Pirongia have a public mandate. We need Te Awamutu 3840 totalitarianism. of the political food chain, saddled local government to force proper A person may live for a long with costly requirements imposed Water reform debate. OFFICE HOURS: time without food but not long from above. representation What utter nonsense to suggest Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm without water. Worldwide the Innovation gets stifled. Well done Mayor Mylchreest for they can model costs 40 years in Closed Public Holidays value of potable water is Council’s pursuit of centralised your opinion piece. advance. DELIVERY QUERIES: 0800 111 200 astronomical. water distribution mimics the We need strong representation John Deane The public would cry out if state bigger political scene. on these water reform proposals. Cambridge EDITORIAL Dean Taylor (Editor) Ext: 67705 0274 819951 [email protected] Young student artists create new library mural Caitlan Johnston Ext: 67710 [email protected] A new art mural in the Te Awa- Jesse Wood Ext: 67713 mutu Library depicts dreams [email protected] inspired by reading and was SPORT curated by 10 local students. Local artist Teresa Siemonek [email protected] worked with the group of ADVERTISING students, aged 11 to 17, from sev- Leon Green 027 2393864 eral schools, and the project was funded by the National Library of [email protected] New Zealand. [email protected] The images used in the mural CLASSIFIEDS show the students’ thoughts on Tania King Ext: 67708 where reading can take you and what dreams can be achieved. [email protected] Through several after school We welcome letters - preferably via email. and weekend sessions, the young They should be under 300 words and artist collaborated on the project must have the sender’s name, address at the Rosebank Art Centre to and phone number. No pseudonyms create the large canvas artwork. are accepted and names will only be The canvas was then taken to withheld in special circumstances at the Alexandra Images, where it was discretion of the editor. Letters are not photographed and digitally trans- usually acknowledged and may be edited, formed into a vinyl wrap. abridged or discarded. It was then installed on the wall in the library’s teen area. We’re online at The team at the library hope nzmecommunitynews.pressreader.com the mural will enhance reading for pleasure, and inspire wellbeing. A group of students from various local schools worked with a local artist to create the mural.

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MP joins in special ATTENTION LANDLORDS & debate on suicide PROPERTY INVESTORS Tackling NZ’s high suicide rate with a focus on rural mental health

ast week, National MP Barbara health. “Because my brother-in-law so tough they feel like everything’s Kuriger took part in a special Steve was a farmer, and it can be coming at them and, no matter what parliamentary debate to ac- lonely.” they do, it’s never enough. knowledge the Zero Suicide She paid special tribute to the rural “So I would ask us all not just to AotearoaL report released on World community groups who are “doing watch our language around zero Suicide Prevention Day last year. some fantastic work”. suicide, but to please watch the lan- The report was commissioned by a “I want to make mention of the Rural guage that we use when we’re talking cross-party committee to address New Support Trust — Neil Bateup and the not only about farmers but every group Zealand’s high suicide rate and achieve, team — who are out in our rural com- in the community.” as its name suggests, the long-term munities. Sometimes I have to ask the Barbara also discussed the Support- aspiration of zero suicides. Members support trust people if they are okay ing Farmers initiative launched re- include National MP Matt Doocey, Act because they are dealing with some cently by Fonterra which she, husband leader David Seymour, Labour MP pretty heavy issues. Louis and her son Tony are lending Louisa Wall and Green MP Chloe “I really thank those people for the their support to. Swarbrick. work they’ve done. We all need to get The programme, which has a focus It estimated 150,000 Kiwis thought behind them, because in every com- on sharemilkers, aims to help them with Rebecca Fraser Julie Elliot about taking their own life and of those, munity there are people who are help- issues including power imbalances, M: 021 152 1477 50,000 made a suicide plan, 20,000 ing the mental health situation. bullying “and those types of things”. M: 027 264 2200 attempted it and more than 500 died. “Most of us don’t know what to do “We got here through an experience “There is no room for politics in often and it’s the Rural Support Trust where the help Tony was asking for was mental health and every family has a and others who get behind those of us not forthcoming,” she said. story,” Barbara said. who are suffering.” “We’re really proud that Tony is still MAXIMISE YOUR RETURN “In 1995 my sister lost her husband, She went on to ask her fellow poli- with us and that he’s going to be using and we were left with two young ticians to take care with the words they his experience to help other young men AND MINIMISE YOUR EXPENSES nephews, one of whom is about to use. “I would ask every politician in this and sharemilkers as they step forward become a dad. House to consider the language we use in their farming careers.” CHOOSE A PROPERTY MANAGER “Until it happens in your family, it’s every day when we talk about farmers In a debate filled with tears and raw something that’s over there and it’s as I often find myself saying ‘Farmers emotion, Barbara says she believes the WHO IS LOCALLY OWNED AND often not talked about. But I think every are people too’. report’s launch in Parliament was a family in this day and age has been “As we go through our environmen- momentous occasion. “We’re all OPERATED AND CARES ABOUT touched in some way — if not by suicide, tal issues and all of the other issues that humans at the end of the day, so I want at least by mental health.” we’re trying to deal with, people are us to get behind this cross-party group YOUR INVESTMENT Barbara said she was heartened by working so hard, and the language that and make the most of the initiative the cross party’s focus on rural mental is used towards farmers sometimes is that’s been launched by this team.” CONTACT US TODAY P: 07 871 7189 E: [email protected] Century 21 Gadsby Realty. 305 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu

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Waipiri Holsteins last tested the changing of the guard market in 2011, selling 94 head for a within New Zealand’s $6200 average (including $7900 for Holstein fraternity created 23 in-calf lots). a special opportunity for Fast forward to 2021 in a season Abreeders on June 17 with Waipiri where milk prices are soaring, Waipiri Holsteins, owned by David and Pip is also coming off the back of some Fullerton and their sons Alex and stellar results with a group of exciting Dean, auctioning 95 of their best young cows — with a number those animals at A Taste of Waipiri sale. individuals committed to the sale. This was alongside some David says he and Pip have made Ayrshires and invitational lots from a conscious decision to stand down friends and colleagues at Ferdon Gen- (as David’s parents did for them) to etics and Pete Smit. allow their sons to assume the mantle The large crowd that gathered at at Waipiri. the sale came from as far as North- And, with multiple Premier land and Southland with plenty of Breeder banners, Semex on-Farm local support too. There were repre- Champions, and solid energy coming sentations from all of the Fullertons’ The Fullerton family — (from left) Alex, David, Pip and Dean. Photo / Supplied out of the Waikato and Stratford areas of specialty or interest from shows in the past four years, David polo to rugby, farming and family. under bidders and contenders on the and Leanne Caird). Sale averages were — cows $8100; said it felt right to market most of their International cow families were 95 lots offered. The final average for Without the huge effort and organ- in-calf heifers $10,182; yearlings show team. present and there was access for all, Waipiri Holsteins was $7400. There isation of Corey Ferguson, Brett $5400 and embryos $1200. “The show efforts have mostly as the auction was available online was strong competition for all in-calf Barclay and Clemont Illand the sale On a weekly basis at Waipiri, there come down to the two boys, and I with less than a second delay. Two and close to profit cattle and all wouldn’t have been possible. Without are always trades happening over- think it’s time for them to take over hundred and twenty-five people embryos sold well with plenty of the Australian fitters due to travel seas and within New Zealand the day-to-day running of the breed- watched online and there were 56 competition. restrictions, they conducted the whether it’s embryos, high end cows ing programme,” said David. registered buyers/bidders involved. Autumn born latest genetic young crew expertly as 94 head went or bull mating in the spring and “If we were going out now, it made The use of the online auction makes youngsters received less interest than through the ring without a single autumn. sense to put up 20 to 25 of the best the market more accessible for expected but some great buying was issue and in most people’s opinion, They use global genomics, which cows we had if they were calving people no matter where they are. to be had among them. The pur- looked an absolute superb line-up of are now a great farming tool and a right. While my passion for the gen- “After years of strong farming prin- chased cattle are now spread all over cattle. point of difference. etics is still there, my interest in ciples at Waipiri there was genuine New Zealand. PGG Wrightson agents Jamie Having been in the Fullerton fam- getting up and physically milking the intrigue of a herd that for 20-25 years Top prices were Waipiri Mogul Cunninghame and Andrew Reyland, ily since 1903, the 300ha grade-one cows was no longer quite there with has been the leading export in em- Kristy Ex $27,000 to Andrew sale staff Brian Robinson and Warren soils at Nga¯hinapo¯uri are home to 650 me. We have other business interests bryos and live bulls all over the Dreadon and Valendale Ferguson, auctioneer Peter Kelly cows, which are milked through a to keep us out of trouble, and I’m world,” said David. Ayrshires(2017); Waipiri Shottle (who filled in for Brian Leslie) and sale freshly commissioned De Laval always around and about the farm. Waipiri would like to thank every- Finsco-ET $23,500 to Mark Rowlands co-ordinator Kevin Hart all played 50-bale rotary dairy. In the past dec- And, we wanted to give the boys the body in the huge gathering with a and Chris O’Connor; Waipiri Sidekick major roles in making the sale hap- ade, Waipiri has consistently pushed same opportunity our parents gave special thanks to all purchasers, Suri $21,500 to Daisy Downs (Brian pen. through a 10,000-litre average, been us at a similar age.” When New Zealanders need us this winter... We need you

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0800530000 salvationarmy.org.nz/winterappeal Thursday, July 15, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 5 Cornerstone athletes Tom Walsh guest at fulfilling their promise Cornerstone lunch Cathy Asplin Te Awamutu’s Cornerstone Trust will Cathy Asplin take pride in watching three local athletes compete in the Olympics. ext month’s Olympics in Rebecca Petch (BMX), Rushlee Tokyo is set to be like no Buchanan (cycling) and Hannah other. Osborne (rowing) all received grants It has been delayed a year, from the trust early in their careers. isN set amongst a worldwide pandemic The sports achievement trust has Rushlee Buchanan wins the and has strict guidelines for athletes. also helped hundreds of other local Women’s Elite and U23 road race in If you’re interested in hearing what sportspeople over the past 15 years, 2017. Photo / John Cowpland it’s like to compete under those tough through successful Cornerstone conditions, you should put Novem- fundraising luncheons. ber 26 in your diary. Trustee Richard Gray says Covid Te Awamutu’s Cornerstone Trust means few budding sportspeople are luncheon this year will feature travelling to compete. Olympic shotputter Tom Walsh, 29. “Cornerstone hasn’t received The New Zealand team member is many applications for funding and at currently in hot form in the Diamond this stage still has funds available. League and is peaking nicely to chase “Cornerstone’s aim, as a charitable a podium spot in Tokyo. trust, has always been to use its funds As of July 7, Tom has won five to support local athletes, so the consecutive competitions and suc- trustees don’t wish to see cessfully passed the 22m mark in Tom Walsh after winning bronze at the World Athletics Championships in accumulated funds. Hungary. Doha in 2019. Photo / Athletics New Zealand “We have therefore resolved to Hannah Osborne pictured in 2012 He threw 22.22m in Budapest, top- relax criteria for funding at this stage, when she was awarded her ping his previous best of the year and although these will be flexible to Cornerstone Trust grant. well past his bronze medal winning allow for the changing times.” Photo / Cathy Asplin throw (21.36) at the Rio games in 2016. Applications will be considered His personal best is 22.90m, re- based on the following criteria: corded in Doha in 2019. Sportspeople attending national Tom’s appearance at the Corner- and regional championships/trials in stone Trust luncheon later this year New Zealand or those attending state/ will be a great opportunity to enjoy national championships overseas; some “behind the scenes” stories from Those ideally representing their this affable athlete. region/province/school, but there He will be interviewed by James may be individual applicants; McOnie, who is returning to the Smaller amounts may be involved luncheon as MC. so applicants may apply for multiple The Crowd Goes Wild host, who events; hails from Te Awamutu, has been a Actual costs must be incurred to longtime supporter of the trust and James McOnie returns home once Tickets ($100) go on sale at be reimbursed (such as travel, accom- is sure to entertain guests. again to MC the Cornerstone Trust i the end of September. modation, gear for an event). This year’s event, sponsored by the luncheon. Photo / Lewis Gardner Inquiries and ticket requests Local sportspeople are encour- Davies Family Charitable Trust, to Cornerstone trustee aged to email trustee Jeanette Te Awamutu’s Rebecca Petch is off marks 15 years of the Cornerstone Kitchen and a fundraising auction at Jeanette Ballantyne Ballantyne ([email protected]) for to the Olympics for BMX. Trust and will include lunch by Red Te Awamutu Sports Club. ([email protected]). an application form. Photo / Dan Griffiths

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etora Waikato has cellence in business, excel- Studies at the University of been recognised for lence in investing in people, Waikato. its commitment to and the supreme award for In 2018, it conducted an staff development excellence in business. independently facilitated six- Vand providing a positive work Examples of employee de- month leadership develop- environment, winning the Em- velopment within Vetora in- ment programme that was ployee Development Award at clude a veterinary nurse open to any staff member in- the Primary Industries Good competency programme, bi- terested in leadership. Employer Awards. monthly events tailored to The team across Vetora The awards were in April new-graduate veterinarians, Waikato clinics includes 23 and they were hosted at the professional development farm vets, 17 small animal vets, Parliament House in Welling- evenings for technical staff, seven farm animal tech vets, ton. and a governance programme 26 seasonal farm animal tech This is not the first major for farmer members. vets, 17 small animal nurses, 28 award for Vetora. And since 2007, it has employees working within In 2012 at the Waipa Net- sponsored six team members admin and client care, two in works Business Awards, it took to complete a postgraduate farm animal sales and seven home three awards — for ex- Diploma in Management directors. CrimeLine

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They attended eight family-harm related Burglaries and theft: A chainsaw was incidents. A police safety order was issued at stolen from a shed on Raikes Ave. one of these incidents and a male was Vehicle incidents: A vehicle failed to stop arrested on a warrant at another one of these for police, they are following up with the incidents. registered owner. A traffic infringement notice They attended one mental-health related was served to a person who was drink driving. incident. A vehicle that failed to stop for police They assisted mental health workers with subsequently crashed on Gold Rd and two transporting someone to Henry Bennett. males decamped from the vehicle, police are They assisted Hamilton police following a making enquiries into the matter. A truck spate of ram-raids. crashed on SH3 near Te Mapara. A toddler was located wandering along Disorders: Police responded to an incident Cambridge Rd, police located their older sister in Ka¯whia where tension between locals was and they were returned home. It appears the rising, damage was made to a number of toddler escaped through an open door. vehicles. They responded to flat mates They assisted fire services at a garage fire arguing. on SH3, part of the road needed to be closed Trespass: A male was caught trespassing to run water hoses across the road from the at The Warehouse and a youth was hydrant. trespassed from the shop. They assisted Cambridge Police following Arrests: A male was arrested for breaching a ram-raid to Sports World. a protection order. Te Awamutu Police ∼ 872 0100 Victim Support ∼ 0800 VICTIM Crimestoppers ∼ 0800 555111 Urgent traffic (cell only) ∼ *555 Non emergency ∼ 105 Emergency ∼ 111 8 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, July 15, 2021

Alliance Group announce new associate director

eading food and solutions co-operative Alliance develop, her commitment to farming sustainably, and Group is pleased to announce the appointment the leadership role she plays in her community. of Victoria Trayner as its first associate “She certainly represents the future of our Ldirector. industry and we are pleased to have her on board Victoria and her for the next 12 months.” husband Glen are fifth The Alliance Board generation farmers, was delighted with the sharemilking 650 cows calibre and number of near Oxford in North shareholders that put Canterbury. They are themselves forward for also actively involved in an associate director role their family’s wider and was excited about farming enterprise the depth of talent within across pig farms, the sector, he said. cropping, dairy, and an Victoria is a Angus beef stud. descendant of Waitaha She lectures in and Nga¯ti Ma¯moe, both Agribusiness and of which are represented Production Management by the Nga¯i Tahu iwi, and with Primary ITO and is is proud to be raising her chair of the Waimakariri three daughters as sixth- District’s Primary Sector generation guardians of Plan Change 7 the land. Committee, co- “I am looking forward ordinating a sector to gaining deeper response to the Regional experience in board Plan. governance practice Victoria is also a within a co-operative director of Waimakariri structure and gaining Irrigation Limited, which insight into the delivers irrigation water complexities of the meat to 23,000ha within the industry beyond the Waimakariri District. farm gate,” said Victoria. “Alliance Group is Alliance Group associate director Victoria Trayner. “I want to use this committed to supporting Photo / Supplied knowledge to contribute the future growth of the to the future success of rural sector, and we need to create the next generation our sector and make a better New Zealand for the of leaders in order to do so,” said Murray Taggart, next generation to grow up in.” chairman of Alliance Group. Victoria will join the Board for 12 months from “Victoria impressed us with her desire to learn and August.

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People can make mistakes, so you need those safeguards in place Profile: Sam Hodsell Part seven of a seven-part series from WorkSafe New Zealand sharing the health and safety approaches taken by the grand finalists of the 2021 FMG Young Farmer of the Year competition.

am Hodsell, the 2021 Otago-Southland the past two years, Sam and Jenna have FMG Young Farmer of the Year, says increased their staff numbers to help address it’s critical to identify and manage that — with resulting benefits. Sworkplace risks on their farm — but he “Fatigue is one of the biggest risks from my and his family are also actively putting tangible point of view,” says Sam. measures in place to help protect people if “Employing extra staff means more of the someone does make a mistake. workload is shared. We talk with people about “For instance, we’ve recently purchased and how they are feeling, and if they are tired, I had big red buoys screwed onto all our will say go home and get some rest. I know irrigation pipes,” says Sam, who 50/50 if I’m feeling tired or under the weather, I don’t sharemilks with his partner Jenna for his do the best job and there’s a risk of taking parents Craig and Gaewyn on the 250 hectare shortcuts. I don’t want anyone working if they family farm at Taramoa in Southland. are feeling like that. “That was learning from a near miss and “That’s not just about health and safety, it’s we wanted to make sure the pipes were highly also about performance. It’s costing us more visible and they certainly are now. We have in wages but we get that return back in also benefited from productivity gains due to productivity and then maybe a bit more. I think saving time looking for lost pipes.” it’s good for staff retention too — people enjoy Sam sourced the buoys from New Zealand their work more. CeeMee company, which sells innovative “We have only been back sharemilking on farming safety solutions. The Hodsells are now this property for three years — which my also looking at installing rollover crush parents have owned for 15 years — but the protection on quad bikes. whole team has been with us for two years “My parents have always been very aware now.” Vehicles and machinery are also about health and safety,” says Sam. recognised as critical risks and guards have “Growing up, I learned a lot from seeing the been put on machinery. measures my dad put in place on farm. “People can make mistakes, so you need “We have a health and safety plan, training those safeguards in place such as having a register and incident report. We used online Otago-Southland 2021 Young Farmer of the Year Sam Hodsell. guard on the PTO shaft on the tractor. templates provided by farming industry “We have expectations around use of organisations to draw those up and it was ongoing. For instance, one of our critical risks work in safe ways around animals and also vehicles, including always wearing a seatbelt, pretty straightforward. We sat down as a team is working with large animals. We provide how to read an animal’s behaviour. and using helmets at all times. and identified our risks and talked about how training for our people, to make sure they have “However, we recognise that it takes a long “We’re lucky in that the farm is pretty flat we could manage, minimise or eliminate them. the skills to safely do all aspects of their work. time to pick that up.” Fatigue has also been but accidents can still happen and we want to “Identifying and managing risk is also With livestock that includes training people to identified as a critical risk on farm and over provide the best protection if they do.”

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So, that’s roots in unforgettable pretty powerful, standing in this clearing in the mountains and knowing experience that’s where it all started.” It was a surreal feeling for Cooper, seeing where his family came from RUGBY and representing his heritage in the Jesse Wood red and white jersey. “It was one of those things that felt roatian rugby, two words so right and I’ll never forget that. that you wouldn’t normally While I played 26 times for the All think to associate with each Blacks, 124 for Waikato, 63 for other, but in 1998 Croatia Hawke’s Bay and lots for Hamilton Cwere on the road to World Cup Marist — that one jersey, that test qualification. jersey I’ve got for Croatia, is one that They played their first interna- certainly holds pride of place.” tional match in 1992, against Bosnia In 2021, Croatia are ranked 45th on and Herzegovina, which they won the World Rugby Rankings. 47-3. The first New Zealander of Over the next five years they took Croatian descent to play for Croatia down a number of other countries, was Brendon Winslow, against becoming a powerhouse lower tier Matthew Cooper played one match for Croatia after 26 matches for the All Blacks. Photo / Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz Luxembourg in 1995. rugby nation. Paul Vegar, Paul Vujcich (Counties With the 1999 Rugby World Cup mine, Antony Sumich, who was they’re stacking the team. We have team full of talent. Manukau) and Rob and Reon Graham coming up, Croatia played Italy in a involved with Auckland Marist, was a one-off opportunity and we want Croatia succumbed to the Azzurri (Counties Manukau) also represented qualifying match. the coach of Croatia. They’d done you to play’. 33-29 with Cooper scoring 24 of his Croatia out of New Zealand. The game was played at Makarska, really well leading up to qualifying for “Frano Botica had played for them side’s points. Anthony Posa was another New a city on the Adriatic coastline of the 1999 Rugby World Cup.” before and so he was playing,” recalls If they had taken the scalp, Ireland Zealander who played many times Croatia, 60km southeast of Split and Former league star Braith Anasta Cooper. would have been the last stepping for Croatia (1996-2003), playing out of 140km northwest of Dubrovnik, in the went back to his roots at the end of “I talked to my wife Kathryn. I kept stone for World Cup qualification — both the GHA RFC, Glasgow, Scotland Split-Dalmatia County. his career too, playing a match for on thinking that rugby has been great unfortunately, a what if. and Beverley RUFC, Yorkshire, Eng- Former All Blacks, and rugby Greece in 2013 where he scored 46 because it has given me opportun- “Italy faded away in the first half land. His family originated from the legends, Frano Botica (Croatia rugby points including four tries and 15 goals ities, this was an opportunity. I’d and we came storming back — the Island of Korcˇula where Botica’s #27) and Matthew Cooper (Croatia in a 90-0 drubbing of Hungary. never had the chance to go back to place just erupted,” said Cooper. grandparents were also born. rugby #29) took the field for the hosts “To play for Greece was a proud Croatia to see where all my family But the experience wasn’t just Dan Luger (England), Justin in this match. moment for me, for my dad and had come from. I felt as though New about the game for him, there were Tipuric´ (Wales) and Sean Fitzpatrick Cooper played 26 matches for the grandparents. It was the first time I Zealand Rugby were okay with it and plenty of other moments that he will (New Zealand) are other famous All Blacks from 1987-1994 (eight tests was in Greece beforehand and I loved they said ‘okay we give you our never forget. players with Croatian heritage. and 18 games) but how did he come it,” it says on Anasta’s Wikipedia page. blessing’.” “I had the opportunity during the Former North Harbour, Northland, to play for Croatia? Much like Anasta, Cooper hadn’t He ticked all the boxes; speaking build-up to go way up in the Blues and Ma¯ori All Blacks player “My late Mum, who passed away been to the land of his origin before. to his club, Hamilton Marist, and mountains and go to the village Blair Urlich represented the Croatian in 2017, she was Croatian. My “I knew in ‘98, even though I felt Waikato Rugby also supported his where my grandparents were born, Sevens side. grandparents came out from Croatia as though I was playing the best rugby decision — so, Cooper got on the plane to meet family that none of our side As former Waikato captain Jack- in the 1920s and moved to of my career. I felt that my All Black to Croatia. of the family had met before. son Willison stated recently, “rugby Waipukurau (Central Hawke’s Bay),” days were over. So, I asked a few As soon as Italy realised that Botica “My Croatian family took me out is a vehicle that can take you away said the Waikato rugby centurion. questions because Antony said ‘look and Cooper were playing, the Italians to this clearing and there were all from home but it can also bring you “In 1998, a very good friend of Matthew, we’re playing the Italians, went all over the world to stack their these broken down huts of stone and home”. 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hen is the right time to walk away from professional sport? For Liam Messam and Ross Tay- lor,W both 37, the answer appears to be “not yet”. Ross Taylor (left) and Liam Messam are both still going strong. Former All Black Messam was as Photos / Photosport surprised as anyone when he was named in the Chiefs’ starting lineup the New Zealand rugby sevens side. yourself a little bit more and enjoying to face the Brumbies in May. Just a “I come from a school of Gordon those breaks and giving the time to few weeks earlier he turned up to the Tietjens and Eric Rush, that’s been rest and not necessarily give the mind team’s training, uninvited, to “spread embedded in me since I was 16. a break, but just give the body a a little bit of grey hair on the young “I have changed a few things — my refresh and strengthen it up.” fellas,” and earned himself a squad recovery and the amount of running The calf muscle is an area Gill said spot for the Super Rugby Trans- . . . I do more boxing or cycling. I’m is something older athletes need to tasman competition. always there pushing the body.” take more care of. Meanwhile Ross Taylor, one of the Gill said what separates the good “There’s a couple of body parts that Black Caps’ finest ever batsmen, is still athletes from the great ones is work become a bit harder or become less an integral part of the cricket side ethic. “The fitter and therefore health- resilient like the calf muscle—abit who recently beat India in the World ier you are, generally the longer you of a challenge as we get older,” he said. Test Championship final. can play the game for.” Speed is more difficult too, he said. All Blacks strength and condition- Before scoring 80 and an unbeaten Taylor said: “[I’m] still loving the ing coach Nic Gill says he’s not sur- 47 at the backend of the Black Caps game of cricket, still want to learn and prised at the long careers of players and Waikato. Few have his vast ex- and go through the rigorous training trip to England, Taylor endured five get better so I think that’s a good sign. with such intense drive. perience and capabilities to work for routines to stay fit enough. Upon his consecutive innings without a half- At this stage, I just want to keep “There’s no age,” said Gill. “You stop New Zealand’s premier sports team. return to New Zealand last year he century and 17 without a ton, leading playing cricket, whatever level that is playing the game when your heart’s “I think that’s what happened in sought opportunities with Waikato to an average of 31.7 across his last for as long as I can,” he said. no longer in it and your enjoyment some levels of sport, whether that’s and the Ma¯ori All Blacks; two teams 22 innings batted (or in simpler terms, Like Taylor, Messam is at a stage is gone. [When it starts] becoming a swimming or cycling . . . if it’s all too that he said helped make him “battle- since the start of the Black Caps’ two- in his life where he’s adjusting his chore and a burden rather than a intense, that drive or that enjoyment hardened“for the third team he repre- match series away to Sri Lanka that training methods to his ageing body. sport you love with a passion, I think disappears at a younger age. sented back home — the Chiefs. followed the 2019 Cricket World Cup). Messam’s time on the field has a that’s when you know it’s time to “We’ve got guys like Liam “I haven’t come straight out of the Like most in his age range, Taylor faint question mark but he isn’t quite have a think.” [Messam] playing through to his late cold like some people might’ve is battling a minor downturn in out- thinking about hanging up the boots. Gill has worked within the All 30s, but we’ve got guys coming out thought . . . I’ve been preparing,” put mixed in with a degenerating “If I’m still having a positive influ- Blacks camp since 2004 and has of first XVs that are hanging up their Messam told the NZ Herald. body compared with his earlier days. ence, then I’m more than happy to spent time with a host of rugby boots because it’s been too hard.” He said his passion for fitness was He is aware he needs to adapt. “For do it again. programmes across the country in- Messam fits the mould perfectly of drilled into him from a young age the next summer, it’s probably just “If not we’ll just see what happens cluding the Junior All Blacks, Chiefs a player driven to continue in rugby, when playing with the Mooloos and managing it a bit . . . it’s about pacing . . . why not, eh.”

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Picksters: Magic captain Sam Winders Monday 19 July STARS v STEEL 7.15pm Round 13 of ANZ Premier- led by example and urged her ship Netball saw the Pulse, troops to carry on, and they Steel and Tactix come out as made a recovery of sorts to be victors. 31-24 down at halftime. Pickster Bernie Marshall of The Pulse reshuffled their McDonald’s continues to midcourt at the start of the third stretch her lead, now sitting four spell, Gordon hobbling off with points clear of the second a turned ankle, bringing Paris placed Michelle Storer from LJ Lokotui on in the centre bib. But Hooker. she wasn’t off for long, coming THE board NZME’s Jesse Wood is in back just as the Pulse began third place just one point behind to find their flow through court Bernie Michelle Michelle. again, and throwing herself McDonalds 77% LJ Hooker 67% Paper Plus’ Murray Green back into the fray. sits in fourth position with The Magic, though, surged Harcourts’ Melanie Barker fol- back and just before the end of lowing close behind. the quarter, introduced Tactix Tactix Bridie Osborne from the Temalisi Fakahokotau into their Mystics ST Mystics Storyteller Bar & Eatery rounds circle defence joining Erena 1 off the picksters. Mikaere. Two quick goals in the Steel Stars Picksters: don’t forget to use dying seconds saw the Magic 2ND your jokers at some point! claim the quarter, 14-13, and Match Report: keep eating into the Pulse’s Two decisive six-goal scor- lead, behind 44-38. Jesse Murray ing streaks in the second spell With 10 minutes left, Lokotui NZME 64% Paper Plus 59% have given Te Wa¯nanga o Rau- returned to the court at goal kawa Pulse a 55-51 win over defence to pair up with Jury. But a fast-closing Splice Construc- Magic's Caitlin Bassett (left) with Pulse's Kelera Nawai. it was the influence of tion Magic in Wellington. Photo / Photosport Fakahokotau that the Magic Tactix Tactix In a game that often swung own in impressive company, But that all began to unravel finally found their focus again, Mystics Mystics between the sublime and the contributing 20 from 23 shots. for the Magic from the restart. and clawed back to within two. 3RD scrappy, the Pulse’s big While it was goal for goal for The Pulse defenders, Kelly But the Pulse’s composure Steel Steel second quarter performance the majority of the first quarter, Jury, Kelera Nawai and Maddy under pressure gave them the 4TH was what saw eventually them the Magic attack were in some Gordon, returned with a new win. through for their first win since of their sharpest form of the fire and denied the Magic Round 7. But the Magic made season. shooters ball after ball. Shooting Stats - Pulse: Melanie Bridie an impressive finish to the They were finding clearer The Pulse went on a six-goal Aliyah Dunn 41/44 (93 per Harcourts 56% Story Teller 44% match – winning the second paths through to Caitlin scoring spree - the midcourt cent) half and closing to within two Bassett, releasing the ball controlled by Claire Kersten Te Amo Amaru-Tibble 14/17 with a few minutes left on the quicker and with more confid- and MVP Whitney Souness (82 per cent) clock. ence. At the other end, Williams putting some exquisite ball Shooting Stats - Magic: Tactix Magic Pulse goal shoot Aliyah was also shooting strongly, and through to Dunn, who was spot- Caitlin Bassett 31/36 (86 per Mystics Pulse Dunn kept a steady hand although the score was 15-15 on with her shooting. cent) 5TH throughout the game, shooting at the end of the first quarter, The Magic finally scored an- Khiarna Williams 20/23 (87 Steel Steel 41 from 44 (93 percent). While the Magic looked more settled other goal, but wouldn’t add per cent) 6TH the Magic’s teenage goal at- and less hesitant than the another until the Pulse had MVP: Whitney Souness tack Khiarna Williams held her Pulse, scored another six in a row. (Pulse)

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Apologies husband of Julia of 64 Rachel (Rae). Loved Stephen, Christopher years. Brother of Dad and father in law & Timothy. Public Notices 3. Minutes of 2020 AGM Phyllis, Gordon (Dec), of David & Virginia 4. Chairperson’s report Joan (Dec). Loving (and the late 5. Treasurer’s report father of Susan and Catherine), Robyn & PUBLIC NOTICE 6. Announcement of trustees Geoffrey (Dec), loving Paul, Michael & Lost and Found of application for an On Licence father and father-in- Louise, Jennifer & a. By rotation, Amy Chesnutt, Carl Chesnutt, Whetu Cormick and law of Paul & Carolyn Stephen. Poppa of SECTION 101, SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 and Sally & Peter. Madelaine, Eloise, FOUND Garry Edmonds retire but may reapply. Loved Poppa of Harry and Jack, HANDBAG in carpark at Night Pearl (2021) Limited, 815 Franklin Street, b. Guidelines for Nominees and nomination forms are available Tiffany, Sarah and Alesha & Nathan, Kihikihi Domain, it has Pirongia has made application to the Waipa from the Secretary. Completed nomination forms, signed by Devon. Bronya & Shane, been handed in to Te District Licensing Committee for the Renewal of an Neil’s wishes are to Nicola & Sam, Sarah & Awamutu Police Station. the nominee and the candidate, together with the candidates Jake, Emma & On Licence in respect of the premises situated at CV are to be lodged/returned to the Secretary by 5.00pm on have a private goodbye 815 Franklin Street, Pirongia known as The with his immediate Mitchem, Mary Rose & Friday 30 July 2021. family. McLeod, Rachel & Alexandra Hotel. Peter, Jono & Laura, Always in our hearts, FOUND The general nature of the business conducted (or 7. General Business never forgotten. Fraser & Cara, and Grace. Great Poppa of MAKEUP kit in Alexan- to be conducted) under the licence is Hotel. 8. Karakia whakamutunga Emelia & Elsie, Ada & dra Street not far from Noel Leemings. Please The days on which, and the hours during which Walter, Lilly & Hugo, A marae meeting will follow the AGM and lunch will also be provided Ellah, Milah & Rylie, call 027 2707 280. alcohol is (or is intended to be) sold under the Bonnie, Lleyton & licence are: Monday to Sunday 9.00am to GOOD, Ava, and Poppy. 2.00am. Rāwhitiroa Ōwairaka Marae Trustees Warren David. Heartfelt thanks to the c/- Secretary Passed away wonderful staff at CHT Public Notices The application may be inspected during ordinary peacefully at home Highfield for the care office hours at the office of the Waipa District Email: [email protected] with family at his side given to Dad. Council, District Licensing Committee at either 101 on 10th July 2021. A Celebration of Don’s MARKET Bank Street Te Awamutu or 23 Wilson Street Loving husband of life will be held at The COUNCIL CARPARK Cambridge. Rachel, loving son of Te Awamutu Bible THIS Saturday Janice and the late Chapel, Chapel Drive, 8am - 12noon Any person who is entitled to object and who David. Brother and on Monday, 19th July at You’re invited to... Gaynor Westgate: wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not brother in law of 1:00pm followed by a later than 15 working days after the date of the Robert, Craig & private cremation. In 07 870 4551 Fonterra Te Awamutu’s Wendy. Loving father, lieu of flowers, publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of step father and father donations to the objection with the Secretary of the District Annual Community in law of Chantelle & Neurological Licensing Committee at: Waipa District Council, Grant, Chase & Emma, Foundation would be Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu 3840. Nicole & Daniel, appreciated and may TE AWAMUTU Meeting Michael, Hayley & be left at the service. No objection to the issue of a Renewal licence may Jamie. Doting All communications CONTINUING be made in relation to a matter other than a matter Date: Tuesday 20th July, 2021 Grandfather of eight. please to the EDUCATION specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Loved son in law of Livingstone family, Alcohol Act 2012. Lorraine and the late PO Box 137, Te 21 July 2021 Venue: Learning Centre Fonterra Te Awamutu, Allan. Awamutu 3840. 10am Wednesday This is the first publication of this notice. 1600 Alexandra Street “ Forever in Te Awamutu Funeral Entry: $2 our hearts.” Services FDANZ Waipa At the meeting we will: Heartfelt thanks to the Workingmen’s Club • Introduce you to our team; Te Awamutu District Nurses and Hospice Remember us in Speaker: • Provide you with an update on our activities and operations; Waikato. your Will and leave John Aldworth • Provide an update on Project Mangapiko which will further improve a legacy of hope A celebration of Topic: POKURU 1B, TOKANUI HOSPITAL the quality of the treated site wastewater before it is discharged to the Warren’s life will be Who came first? held at the Te Mangapiko Stream. Awamutu Bible Everybody Welcome CAMPUS 2021 For more info, call Chapel, Chapel Drive, More info phone CIA - WAANANGA TUATORU. This is your chance to ask questions and share any thoughts or feedback. Te Awamutu on 0800 53 00 00 07 870 3223 Friday, 16th July 2021 Light refreshments will be provided. Please bring along your family and friends! at 1pm followed by a Nau Mai, Haere Mai! e Hoki Mai e te iwi nei! private cremation. All Funeral Directors Please RSVP to our Environmental Manager Caitlyn Poole by texting 0272756157 communications to the Good family, PO The Tokanui Action Roopu (TAR) of or by email: [email protected] Box 137, Te Awamutu TAR Block Ltd 3840. Te Awamutu Funeral If there are no Services FDANZ Invite: All Kaumatua, Tangata Whenua mo ou parks available Haapu Maha to attend our Third Waananga out the front of the Honouring your (Workshop) facilitated by Paul Kaawhia learning centre, Te Muaraahi who is now compiling a then park on the JONES, loved ones wishees side road John Stuart [NZ Army Cultural Impact Assessment, regarding, Regt No. 621288, PVT]. Proudly helping families YOUR WHENUA (taken under the (Factory Road). with dignity and sincerity. Passed away Public Works Act (1908). peacefully at Waikato We’re there for you 24/7. Hospital on 7th July 2021,aged 97 years. 07 870 2137 Te Waananga Tua Rua will be Held: Loved husband of 262 Ohaupo Road, FDANZ Jessie (Boswell) and Te Awamutu TE RA Saturday 24 July 2021 the late Ella. www.rosetown.co.nz Helen Carter Cherished father and TE WAA 10am to 4pm father in law of Geoff I HEA Waipa Workingmen’s Club and Pauline, Brian TE AWAMUTU and Heather, and Paul. Inc, 139 Albert Park Drive, Loving grandad of FUNERAL SERVICES Te Awamutu 3800 Gareth, Emma, Nicole, Miranda, and Sarah. A Memorial service On arrival, kindly register will be held at your name & contact Alexandra House details. It would also be Chapel, 570 Alexandra appreciated if attendees Street, Te Awamutu on Monday, 19th July at Alexandra House Chapel could arrive half an hour 1pm. All 570 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu before we commence. 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Affordable Stump District Licensing Committee for the Renewal of an Going or not going Grinding, will remove them, Same day pick up P: 020 4023 6717 Off Licence in respect of the premises situated at Sought by our tracked machine only E: [email protected] experienced and 815 Franklin Street, Pirongia known as The places 4lb per inch weight Alexandra Hotel. progressive young Call or farming couple. text on the ground so no ugly The general nature of the business conducted (or wheel marks on the lawn. Phone 07 878 4940 to be conducted) under the licence is Hotel. 021 860 995 Phone 0211852755 for a free quote The days on which, and the hours during which 07 949 7495 alcohol is (or is intended to be) sold under the Property Wanted licence are: Monday to Sunday 9.00am to Painting & 11.00pm. Decorating The application may be inspected during ordinary HOUSE office hours at the office of the Waipa District WANTED NO GST CHARGE Council, District Licensing Committee at either 101 Bank Street Te Awamutu or 23 Wilson Street TO BUY INTERIOR Cambridge. Te Awamutu & Any person who is entitled to object and who PAINTING wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not Brick, 3-4 bedroom WALLPAPERING later than 15 working days after the date of the with ensuite publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of No older than 0800 248 229 20 years Semi Retired Broken Windows, Frameless Showers, Splashbacks, the objection with the Secretary of the District Private cash buyer Custom Mirrors, Table Tops, New Glazing, Pet Doors Licensing Committee at: Waipa District Council, John Crichton Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu 3840. Phone 027 4855 654 R TELEVISIO 07 579 9961 or FO N No objection to the issue of a Renewal licence may Te Awamutu EPAIRS & TUNING be made in relation to a matter other than a matter 027 437 0030 R specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of elevision Aerial Installations & Extensions Alcohol Act 2012. Property & Home atellite Dish Installation Since To Let tereo Repairs 1990 This is the first publication of this notice. Maintenance A1 SELF COMMERCIAL and WESTEND ELECTRONICS 871 5193 domestic cleaning. Call Firewood Livestock & Poultry STORAGE Maid Marj 871 3309. Many sizes, good rates, FIREWOOD for sale, 5m3 3 security and seven truck load - $200, 10m day access. Tree Services $340 truck load. Delivered to Te Phone 871 3332 Awamutu. Phone 07 873 or 027 493 3187 9190 or 021 617 349. SAFE ‘N’ SOUND Tim Young E T STORAGE For Sale Calf Milk Wanted QUALIFIEDARBORISTCREW: • Units available now! 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OPEN LIZ CLARKE SAT ffor professional Key attributes sought to be successful in this role: qualified care – Full Time (Child Specialist) Bowers & Son Limited is a family owned concrete manufacturing • Thrive in a busy environment, enjoy collaborative and valuable teamwork, believe in 414 Cambridge Rd and ready-mix business based in Te Awamutu and Otorohanga. continuous improvement and have the ability to offer innovative solutions for our people Te Awamutu managers and staff. We have a full time, permanent vacancy in our precast division • Understanding of employment relations legislation and HR policies/practices knowledge with the ability to give practical solutions advice whilst staying within legislative Employment in Te Awamutu. The role involves manufacturing our various guidelines. concrete products in our purpose built facilities. Vacancies • Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to assimilate and communicate knowledge and information clearly and succinctly. The successful applicant will: Hammerhands • Has a good knowledge of Te Reo and Tikanga Māori. / Skilled • Ideally have concrete precasting experience or process • A strong ‘customer service orientation’ with the flexibility in addressing the needs of internal and external customers. Labourers manufacturing experience; wanted • Be a team player and show initiative; • Being able to manage multiple demands with the ability to prioritise tasks and deliver to deadlines. ☛ Waikeria Prison • Be reliable and punctual; job • Be physically fit (the role is labour intensive and requires Please direct confidential enquiries to Jaymee Cleave at [email protected] ☛ $25/hour starting rate lifting); To apply, please email your current CV and cover letter to [email protected] ☛ Immediate start, • Pass applicable work place drug testing; by 5pm Wednesday 21st July 2021. paid weekly • Preferably hold a full drivers licence (although not essential); Call or text Matt on • Be available to work some Saturdays; and 022 183 1872 • Have forklift experience, and gantry crane and welding experience would be an advantage. We all eat with our eyes. Experienced tractor Candidates would need to be prepared to undergo pre-employment COOK drug testing and health monitoring as well as undertake our health drivers and safety induction. required Saturday, Sunday, Monday 7.30am – 1.30pm Applications are to be sent with a coverletter and CV to * Experience in cropping and [email protected] As a member of our food service team, you will be agricultural responsible for the preparation, presentation and contracting Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ * A full drivers work visa. service of our Residents menu. licence *Reliable and If your food service philosophy is the same as flexible good attitude * Mechanical ours - “Quality home cooked meals, presentation knowledge and service”, and you would like to work in an Phone Steve WEATHER environment where you can show case your 0274 733 660 creative cooking skills… Ohaupo Ag Ltd For week ending 16 July 2021 Flag1 Min C° Max C° Rain/mls Call Andrew Pirongia 1.4 15.5 34.4 0275532614 Pokuru - - - Pukeatua -1 15.6 1.5 Te Awamutu -0.8 14.9 3.8 Dishonour not the Aged as we shall all be numbered among them Find your next For soil moisture and temperature visit: car now. Lmcc.co.nz /weather HOW ARE YOU GETTING HOME TONIGHT? If you’re out and having a few drinks, make sure DRIVEN.CO.NZ you’ve got a sober driver to get you home safely. 22 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, July 15, 2021 Employment Vacancies CARE GIVERS

If you are an empathetic person with the “X” factor that all good care givers have and HELICOPTER GROUNDCREW

would like to join a committed caregiving REQUIRED team in a supportive work environment, we Heli A1 is an Agricultural and Commercial Helicopter would love to hear from you. Experience not Company based in Otorohanga. essential. Full training provided. A position has become available for an experienced Call Andrew on driver to join our friendly hardworking team. REVIEW 0275 532614, Job Involvement:

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Required Experience: Dishonour not the Aged as we shall all be numbered among them Full class 5 licence. Able to work rostered weekends. Clean and Tidy. Must be efficientand reliable. A team player. On job training will be provided. If you are interested in becoming a member of our team but don’t have the required experience please also send in an application.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone that may be looking for a new challenge. We offer a safe COMMUNITY CARER working environment, and an excellentremuneration (VOLUNTEER) package for experiencedindividuals. - TE AWAMUTU For further details or if you are interested in this position please contact us on 07 873 6695 or email • Do you want to make a difference in your your CV and cover letter through to: [email protected] Jacob Rajan and Indian Ink Theatre Company brought their new performance, Paradise or the community? Impermanence of Ice Cream, to the Meteor. Photo / Supplied • Abletospareafewhoursaweekforthis rewarding role? We have a great new opportunity as a CommunityCarer Volunteer role in Te Awamutu. Wild ride to paradise In this role you will provide companionship to patients of Matariki Continuing Care environment. This will include things like: • Listening to and talking with patients with Indian Ink show • Playing games • Assisting with walks within the grounds of Paradise or The Imperma- Already booked for a North It is a Parsi tradition that loved Matariki Continuing Care nence of Ice Cream American 2022 tour, I can only ones, upon death, are taken to Company: Indian Ink hope Paradise or the Imperma- the Tower of Silence for a “sky • Reading books and magazines Written by and starring: Jacob nence of Ice Cream makes it back burial” — where they are left for We are looking for someone who is: Rajan to our stages soon after and the vultures. Directed by: Justin Lewis thoroughly recommend getting With no vultures left Meera is • A good listener Where: Meteor Theatre, Ham- in early for tickets. distraught that her grandfather • Able to work unsupervised ilton The show opens with Kutistar will not be taken from the earth. • A good communicator When: Friday, July 9 on a rock, it appears in limbo. Rajan effortlessly moves Reviewed by: Dean Taylor He tries several doors to get between the main characters — • Reliable out and find an explanation — but taking us on a journey of life and • Friendly, caring and compassionate The promise of another touring is driven back each time. death, religious and cultural dif- • Respectful of the boundaries of the role - e.g. production from Indian Ink He is then confronted by a ferences and ultimately, of dis- does not give advice, undertake clinical care Theatre Company is well and vulture — a puppet expertly covery. or lifting. truly satisfied after seeing Para- manipulated by Jon Coddington The set is sparse, but expert dise or the Impermanence of Ice — who wants to eat Kutistar’s lighting and sound create the In return we offer full training and provide a Cream at Hamilton’s Meteor flesh. It brings back memories scenes. uniform. You will also receive Membership of St Theatre. and he is transported to the past And above all Rajan’s John (which gives free ambulance service for And the reputation of the — to a nightclub in 1980s Mumbai storytelling and acting creates immediate family). company, and of Krishna’s Dairy where he meets Meera — a Parsi the magic — expertly aided by creator Jacob Rajan, the sole ac- woman with an icecream shop Coddington’s puppetry skills. A First Aid Certificate is NOT required for this tor who plays Harvey Norman and debt inherited from her late role. However, applicants must be 18 years and salesman Kutistar and all six grandfather. Paradise or the over to be considered. other characters, plus New Zea- The pair become friends and Impermanence of Ice land’s fortunate position in the vulture theme is reignited as i Cream continues If this sounds like you, please submit your regards the pandemic, means the pair become involved in a throughout New Zealand details by visiting join.stjohn.org.nz and shows are largely sold out so plan to revive the city’s vanished — check indianink.co.nz enter job code: 39601 early in the tour. vulture population. for details.

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Experience more for less. thecountry.co.nz grabone.co.nz Thursday, July 15, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 23 TE AWAMUTU RSA Raffl es Wed & Fri, Jokers Wild Friday, TE AWAMUTU COURIER Membership draw Mon, Wed, Fri CLUB OPEN DAILY FROM 11AM Bomber Command Restaurant UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 11am to 8pm daily RESIDENT CHEF AVI RIKHI This Friday 16 July, 6pm Raffl es, Jokers Wild & Membership draw. 7pm Live Band “ 2018” Sunday 18 July 5pm ***Special Show*** Paul Madsen Tribute to Neil Diamond and Roy Orbison Black Keys channel Tuesday 20 July 12 noon Pensioner Lunch $10 381 Alexandra Street - 871 3707 the Mississippi blues COURTESY VAN ext push 4 - free call Available every day from 4pm • MEMBER OF CLUBSNZ & RNZRSA The Black Keys CD — Entry restricted to members, invited guests and members of affi liated clubs Delta Kream WEBSITE: teawamutursa.co.nz The Best Value in Show Business he Black Keys are back, and how! Fans and critics alike are united in their praise ofT the 10th and latest Black Keys release – it’s a ripper! Titled Delta Kream, it’s 11 tracks of classic covers drawn from the artists they grew up PH: 871 6678 JULY 15 - 22 listening to. www.fl icks.co.nz/cinema/regent-theatre-te-awamutu/ www.teawamutu.co.nz/regent/sessions.html Over a 20-year trajectory from playing in bars with no A truly inspirational modern story of human audience to filling arenas, the CRUELLA PG endurance against the odds and what Black Keys have never lost the SAT 6:05, WED 1:40 wonderful things some people do to help blues. others in need. A perfectly beautiful and very The Ohio duo of “It ticks all the right boxes to become one moving movie. Sincerely recommended singerguitarist Dan Auerbach of the most wonderful films you could and drummer Patrick Carney’s ever see. Beautiful scenery, perfect cast, HERSELF M current offering illustrates the glorious music and charming story. It truly SAT 4:05, SUN 1:15 point with a set of songs by the is ideal entertainment and we thoroughly north Mississippi artists that recommend it. You will be sorry if you miss this How much pleasure can you take? How continue to inspire them. gem. Based on the beloved novel.” much joy can you stand without flinching? We’ve got 2 copies of the CD ment on the band’s website. electrifying slide work. FINDING YOU PG One way to find out is by watching this up for grabs so you too can “It felt so natural.” The veteran guitarist’s pres- rousing, most enjoyable show. SAT 1:45, SUN 5:35 experience themagic. And it shows. From the ence here, as Burnside’s “Oh, wow, ‘Heights’ was possibly even more From the production to the opening drums to the closing unofficially adopted son, feels enjoyable and fun the second time round. Lucky, a gutsy 12-year-old girl longing for a An absolutely fabulous movie.” Leigh. album cover, which features chords, Delta Kream’s authen- fitting with Auerbach and place to belong, befriends a wild mustang William Eggleston’s iconic ticity is palpable. Carney cast as unquestionably she names Spirit. With her two best friends “Loved it, really cool. Will see it again.” Felix. Mississippi photograph that Auerbach’s studied vocals worthy carriers of the torch. Abigail and Pru and their horses by her inspired the LP’s title, Delta on tracks such as Going Down The performances are side, they explore a world filled with endless IN THE HEIGHTS PG Kream accomplishes what South, Coal Black Mattie and simply staggering, the sessions adventure, magnificent horses THU 5:50, FRI 6:50 The Black Keys set out to do: Sad Days Lonely Nights feel like built onmutual respect and ad- and never-ending fun. SAT 3:15, SUN 2:45 create a collection of heartfelt direct corollaries of his blues miration between four con- SPIRIT UNTAMED G TUE & WED 5:50 covers that are emblematic of muses. Meanwhile, the summate Mississippi hill their musical radix. instrumentals, including a stir- country blues devotees from THU 11:05, FRI 11:20, SAT 1:05, SUN 12:35 A hard-hitting romp with thrilling action So in December 2019, they ring slide guitar, beautifully two generations. TUE 11:05, WED 11:10, NEXT THU 11:05 sequences, including a fantastic car chase. gathered at Auerbach’s Easy capture the spirit of the origi- “We grew up learning to From start to finish, the movie is great. Excellent This inspiring true story of a small Welsh town Eye Sound studio in Nashville nal songs. play like these guys,” says surprises, emotional character moments, bad- and the unlikely racehorse champion that ass action, and Scarlett Johansson finally gets to record a cover album that The sound is textured and Carney. brings them together is a lovely movie to pour everything into the role. honours the Mississippi hill rugged enough to preserve the “That’s why we keep designed to make you feel good about life, country blues artists — namely tunes’ historical ethos but pol- coming back to this music. It’s starring Toni Collette and Damian Lewis. BLACK WIDOW M the late virtuosos R. L. ished enough to give them the reason why the band even It will leave you cheering. THU 10:50 & 6:10, FRI 10:50 & 7:10 Burnside and Junior amodernmagnetism. exists.We did this album to SAT 12:50 & 6:20, SUN 12:20 & 5:50 Kimbrough — who set them on The template of latching remind people of what DREAM HORSE PG TUE 10:50 & 6:10, WED 1:30 & 6:10 theirmusical journey. onto a riff, repeating it for the inspired us.” SAT 3:55, SUN 3:25 NEXT THU 10:50 During the session, length of the song and digging Faultless, instinctive and vi- WED 1:25 Auerbach and Carney were deep into the resulting often tal. The raw, improvisational Tells the story of little Pete who embarks on an joined by guitarist Kenny hypnotic, party groove is con- musicianship present on these ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FILMS OF enchanting journey together with June bug Brown and bassist EricDeaton sistent here. 11 hill-country reworkings THIS CENTURY – BASED ON A TRUE STORY. Mr. Zoomzeman and the Sandman to rescue “EXCELLENT. TOTALLY COMPULSIVE VIEWING.” his little sister from the evil Moon Man who played with Burnside and Lyrics and vocals are shows the songs remain alive Allan. Kimbrough. Together, they secondary to the thick, and in safe hands with MOONBOUND PG strummed and drummed into swampy sonics created by the Auerbach and Carney. MINIMATA M THU 11:20, FRI 11:10 existence the collection of four players as they weave SUN 3:20 songs now known as Delta these licks together with the TUE & NEXT THU 11:20 Kream. intensity and sheer love of the Win ● NBA superstar LeBron James teams up with You won’t be able to take your eyes off Raya, The conclave didn’t take music that clearly runs You can enter by email or Bugs Bunny and the rest of the Looney Tunes mail (address to Delta with the beautiful texture of colours that long, according to Carney, who through their veins. for this long-awaited sequel. make this Disney film pop off screen. revealed that the entire Each track rumbles and Kream CD Competition and “A treat, SO much fun, and such good recording took about 10 hours reverberates like a car with messages there if anyone is open to receiving RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON PG include your name, over the course of two bad brakes thatmight veer off them. Was fun to see the Looney Tune FRI 11:05, SAT 1:25, SUN 12:55, WED 10:55 afternoons. the road at any second… but address and daytime characters again.” Leigh. Auerbach attributes the al- never does. phone number — win@teawamutucourier. SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY PG An intelligent 15-year-old high school student bum’s efficient production to Delta Kream concludes on is unexpectedly transferred to a boarding the group’s instinctual conson- Kimbrough’s haunting and co.nz or PO Box 1, Te THU 11:00 & 6:20, FRI 11:00 & 7:20 school where he opens a gateway of ance. hypnotic Come On And Go Awamutu). Deadline is SAT 1:00, 3:35 & 6:00, SUN 12:30, 3:05 & 5:30 monsters from another dimension. It’s very “It was a very inspiring With Me, Auerbach’s pacific 5pm Tuesday. Competition TUE 11:00 & 6:20, WED 11:00, 1:50 & 6:20 good, clever and full of life. session with Pat and me along sweet nothings and unhurried, by Fill The House Tickets NEXT THU 11:00 with Kenny Brown and Eric fluid phrasing summoned up Project — proudly CRANSTON ACADEMY: Deaton in a circle, playing on the fly before Brown supporting families living Funny, over the top action movie, which is MONSTER ZONE PG with cancer. enjoyable to watch. If you have a good sense these songs,” he said in a state- indulges in some final of humour, you’ll love it. THU & TUE 11:10, WED 11:20 (Offensive language.) NEXT THU 11:10

HITMAN’S WIFE’S BODYGUARD R16 It tells the tale of how the fan favourite THU 6:30, FRI 7:30, SAT 6:45 character went from orphan street fighter to SUN 6:15, TUE & WED 6:30 the most famous JOE of them all. SNAKE EYES F9 HAS EVERYTHING AND IS DIFFERENT TO THE OTHERS IN THE SERIES. OKAY, SO IT’S Visionary filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan’s TOTALLY OVER THE TOP, BUT IT’S (The Sixth Sense and Split) chilling, mysterious TERRIFICALLY ENTERTAINING suspense thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. Starring New Zealand’s FAST & FURIOUS 9 M Thomasin McKenzie (Jojo Rabbit). THU 6:00, FRI 7:00 OLD M SAT 3:45 & 6:10, SUN 3:15 & 5:40 BOTH START JULY 22 TUE 6:00, WED 1:20 & 6:00 AUCTION AUCTION

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