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BRIEFLY Bonus for Boy Driving faster traffi c fi x A movie that was shot around Te Awamutu has won By Grant Johnston Cr Empson is the fi rst to the Best Short Narrative Film at Cr Alan Empson is so acknowledge that this so- the 2005 Cinequest Film Festi- lution is far from perfect val in San Jose, USA. determined that Coun- cil can come up with a and would create issues ‘Boy’ was one of over 1200 with Mahoe and Tawhiao short fi lms entered and the win cheaper and faster solution to the issue of main Street residents. propels the fi lm into considera- “The plan would be to tion for next year’s Academy street heavy traffi c he has mapped out an alterna- have heavy traffi c using Awards. this route during business Director Welby Ings says the tive route himself. A report by Opus In- hours, then reverting to visually intense fi lm, that has Alexandra Street in the ternational Consultants no dialogue, deals with sexual- evenings and at week- ity, a topic that is rarely dis- to Council has indicated ends.” cussed in New Zealand Society. that a ring road system to Cr Empson says success ‘Boy’ tells the story of a either side of Alexandra of the route would rely on young male prostitute living in Street could cost $8Mil- the co-operation of the small-town New Zealand, who lion, while the $16Million transport industry. tries to expose the truth behind western arterial is at least Heavy traffi c travelling UNDER Cr Empson’s suggested route, these trucks could be using Tawhiao Street a fatal hit-and-run accident. 20 years away. to and from the industrial/ (at right) to move to and from the industrial/dairy factory area. 116051AD Cr Empson’s route re- dairy factory area at the May day help quires a roundabout to north western end of town traffi c heading to and Weaknesses he has Cr Empson believes if be installed at the inter- could use the new rounda- from Puniu Road area, identifi ed are that it re- the community worked May 1 marks a signifi cant section of Alexandra and change for benefi t applicants bout linking with Mahoe but would remove a sig- quires a buy-in from the together, the suggested Tawhiao streets. - particularly the likes of sea- Street through to Kihikihi nifi cant amount of heavy community and trans- route could provide a It also requires a rep- sonal and freezing workers. Road heading south, Ara- traffi c during business port industry, noise and short to medium term Applicants will be able to rioritising along Mahoe wata Street heading East hours. vibration for Mahoe and solution to Te Awamutu’s choose an income assessment Street to give ‘bypass’ or north via Racecourse He says the strengths of Tawhiao Street residents heavy traffi c conundrum. period of 26 or 52 weeks for the traffi c right of way over Road to Ohaupo Road (the the solution are that it is and increased travel of He says if the route had assessment of the initial stand- Mutu Street and Ara- latter happens to some cheap, fl exible and revers- 500 metres from the rail Council, community and down. Currently they have it wata Street, crossing into extent now). ible and would reduce crossing on Alexandra transport industry sup- assessed only over the last six George Street and linking Cr Empson says it traffi c in some busy areas Street to the Sloane port it could be trialed to months of work. with Albert Park Drive. would not remove heavy of town. Street roundabout. see how it works. In the case of seasonal workers they may have a high income for the short period they were working, but this income ‘Rusty’ on roundabout rules may have to last for the whole year so it is not high when By Cathy Asplin considered annually. There were plenty of worried looks on the faces of drivers who were pulled over by Te Awamutu Traffi c Unit Sergeant David Hall last week. Half a mountain Many were concerned they had done something Maungatautari Ecological wrong or quickly looked to see if their warrants and Island Trust is on target to registrations were current. completely fence the mountain But the looks of dismay quickly turned to smiles by the end of next year. when they heard they were being singled out for their The trust has reached the display of good driving. halfway mark in its massive Kathy Keighley was one of the drivers stopped and fundraising project - see details admits she was initially a little concerned. in Word on Waipa pages 14-15. “I actually thought it was a warrant and registration checkpoint and felt quite relieved I had just renewed No Moree? my registration. Council is reviewing the sta- “It was certainly a pleasant surprise to be told I was tus of three apparently defunct indicating correctly and to be given a small reward for sister city relationships - in- my efforts. I feel most people still don’t indicate prop- cluding that previously shared erly at roundabouts, especially when they are leaving by Te Awamutu Borough and them.” Australia’s Moree. Sergeant Hall would be the fi rst to agree with Mrs The issue arose in discussion Keighley. on a proposed policy covering “The numbers of people indicating as they exit a Sister City relationships held by roundabout are still very low, event though the new Waipa. It was stated that some rules have been in force since February 27. of the relationships, including “I realise the roundabouts in Te Awamutu are quite the one with Moree, pre-dated small, but drivers still must indicate. Waipa District Council. “The numbers indicating correctly at the rounda- Links between Cambridge bouts are still well under 50%. We need to improve and Bihoro (Japan) and Le that percentage signifi cantly. Quesnoy (France) were formal- WELL DONE: Strategic Traffic Unit Sergeant David Hall congratulates Kathy “Educating and rewarding people is a positive way ised in 1997 and 1999 respec- Keighley of Korakonui for correctly indicating on and off the Alexandra Street- of doing this - fi ning them is of course another way we tively. Mutu Street-Rewi Street roundabout. He is handing over a specially produced can do it.” pen which has a number of road safety messages on it. 116051AD To page 2. Super Liquor Phone 871 4009 TE AWAMUTU John’s Offer concludes close OPEN 7 DAYS WE DELIVER of trade 02/05/05 while John’s Super Deal is Cash and Carry Only – Payment of John’s Super Deal must be stocks last PICK OF THE WEEK by cash, Eftpos or cheque, otherwise charge price applies. TRADE NOT SUPPLIED. ON PRICE... WE DELIVER KKiimm CCrraawwffoorrdd ON SERVICE... 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Again the numbers of motorists who Mon: 4.25am & 5.05pm 116TC023/05 indicated correctly was quite low, but most people she stopped on the street could recognise those who carried out - Members Only - a manoeuvre correctly from those who didn’t. Surprisingly it was some overseas visitors to the town who knew the rules er’s Day best. Moth Hamish and Dorothy Ramsay from cials Scotland have been staying near Raglan Spe with their daughter and were visiting Te 1/2 Price SUNBEDS Awamutu to make the most of the beautiful day to climb Mount Pirongia. SCOTTISH visitors Hamish and Dorothy Ramsay discuss roundabout rules with As they had been here before, and in- Waipa Road Safety Co-ordinator Megan Jolly (left). FREE SAUNA’S on tended to return on a regular basis, Mr Ramsay had just sat (and passed) his ROUNDABOUT RULES ● If you are going less than halfway Monday nights New Zealand Driver’s Licence the day Motorists are reminded that they must round, you must use the left-hand lane prior to visiting Te Awamutu. indicate at all roundabouts. (or any lane marked for that purpose) 1/2 Price FITNESS While he was more accustomed to ● Before entering a roundabout you and signal a left turn before entering. much larger roundabouts in his home of must indicate if you are intending to Continue to indicate left as you exit the ASSESSMENTS Dundee, he still was quite clear about the exit left or right – if you’re going straight roundabout. rules for roundabouts here. ahead, don’t indicate (yet). ● If you are going more than MINI PAMPER PACK for Interestingly the couple also felt that ● You must give way to all traffi c that halfway round a multi-lane New Zealand roads were safer to drive will cross your path from your right as roundabout, you must approach Mums joining in May on . you enter the roundabout. in the right-hand lane (or any lane ● You need to signal left as you pass Group Exercise Programme “Generally your drivers are less aggres- marked for that purpose). You must sive here and there’s more emphasis on the exit before the one you will take. also signal a right turn when enter- 6.00am 9.15am 10.15am 2pm 5.30pm 7pm courtesy on the road. Drivers in Britain ● At multi-lane roundabouts you also ing the roundabout, then a left turn as Pump10.30pm Senior Cross Pilates need to approach and enter the rounda- MON tend to drive consistently over the speed you pass the exit before the one you in- Sit & Be Fit Circuit Train limit and are much more aggressive.” bout in the correct lane (for your exit). tend to take. TUES Spin BAT’s Upright Pump & Active YOUR LETTERS WED 50’s Pilates Spin Fwd Cycle

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PAGE 2 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 26, 2005 Waikato drivers reign supreme Visiting drivers went home Collette and Yvonne Weal annexed empty handed from the combined the horse class with Draytown carriage driving trial hosted by Trooper. the Waikato Horse Drawn Vehicle Competitors were put through Society in Te Awamutu. their paces in dressage (judged by Competitors from as far aﬁ eld Marcia Bayley and Helen Martin) as Gisborne, Masterton, Otaki and cones on Saturday. and Helensville were upstaged by A 16km marathon course, with a the Moolooland drivers at Lloyd variety of challenging hazards, had and Yvonne Weal’s property on to be negotiated on Sunday. Kakepuku Road. It was the drivers and grooms Jennifer Weal took out the small ﬁ nal outing before the national pony class driving Greenlee Ray three-day championships at the O’ Sunshine, John McGough won Taupo Equestrian Centre this com- the large pony class with Greenlee ing weekend.

TRIAL HOST Yvonne Weal and Draytown Trooper on their way to winning the horse class. Yvonne’s husband Lloyd is the groom. 116053AD

GISBORNE’S Krissy Hulme-Moir and Peppermint Twist will again team HAMILTON driver Noelle Bryant, groom Jo Austin and Joshua competing in the horse section of up with Te Awamutu groom Grant Weal at this weekend’s national Sunday’s marathon. 116053BD championships in Taupo. 116033CD

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Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 26, 2005 PAGE 5 PINEHURST55 piece suite Fisherman returns was $1999 now with unusual catch HEADBOARD $1599 8 DRAWER CHEST

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Solid Pine construction, metal drawer runners THREE of the puppies found on the mudflats at Kawhia. SPCA photo Top Drawer Flanelette Scotch Chest A Kawhia fi sherman came home have been hand reared in a foster with a very different ‘catch of the home by SPCA staff. Sheet Sets Single $41.95 day’ when he went out on the mud- Now cute, inquisitive eight week King/Single $44.95 ONLY fl ats looking for fl ounder. old puppies, they are ready to fi nd Double $54.95 ‘Floundering’ in the mud were new homes. Queen $59.95 $ four puppies, just a day or two old. The two female and one male foxy King $62.00 299 The fi sherman rescued the pups cross pups can be viewed at the Te Super King $64.00 and handed them on to the SPCA. Awamutu SPCA or phone the SPCA Three survived their ordeal and line (ph 871 5222) for more details. QUALITY 4 styles to BEDROOM choose from Call for compensation LINEN National Party Rural Affairs suppression order. spokesman Shane Ardern is calling “After so many years, the public • Free delivery (within TA town boundary) • Finance available • Layby welcome • Locally owned & operated on Labour to stop passing the buck deserve to know the whole story. and sort out the issue of compensa- “The non-disclosure of the Butcher tion for Keith and Margaret Berry- report also raises serious questions man. about the withholding of evidence “This issue has dragged on for far which may have had a signifi cant 23 Arawata Street too long. It is time for Helen Clark impact on the outcome. Te Awamutu to walk the walk after talking the “The Berrymans have been treated talk while in Opposition. This must unfairly by the state and should be be brought to a just conclusion, and reasonably compensated. Labour’s sooner rather than later. offer of $150,000 is insuffi cient. Phone/fax “In National’s view there is no “If Labour fails to take action, 870 1014 justifi cation for the Butcher report National will seek support from 116TC025/05 to be withheld, and in the interests other like-minded parties to re-open of transparency the Minister of De- a select committee inquiry into the Beds • Bedroom Suites • Linen • Pillows • Books Shelves • Towels & much more fence should seek to lift the court affair,” says Mr Ardern.

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stakeholders, including Envi- Contact: Josh Andrew 116TC032/05 ronment Waikato Councillors Details: 07 575 5129 or 0275 732 555 and staff, Federated Farmers of New Zealand, Fonterra Co- L.J. Hooker Mt Maunganui O’Donnell Realty Limited MREINZ operative Group, Dexcel, fer- tiliser industry, consultants and research organisations. Environment Waikato’s Environmental Services programme manager, Rob S-DX 2WD Double Cab Dragten said the results of EW’s audit of its dairy effl u- ent rules were disappointing and the level of compliance was unsatisfactory. Land-based effl uent irriga- tion systems were audited at 104 sites based on conditions of EW’s ‘permitted activity’ rule. Dairy Farmers of New Zea- land chairman Kevin Wooding of Te Awamutu said he was concerned at the results. “The industry does not support reckless polluters. We need to get people to take it seriously and lift effl uent management up the priority list for farm activities. Effl u- ent management needs to be second or third on the list, not last.” “Greater compliance is required and increasing moni- toring - including spot checks - has a role in achieving this,” he said. Here’s a deal that’ll Feedback from the audit- ing process indicated that a really earn its keep. signifi cant number of farmers did not understand the permitted dairy effl uent rule. This was a concern when the For a strictly limited time, you can save over $10,000 when you buy a Mazda Bounty rules had been in place for 10 years, and education ac- 2WD S-DX or DX Double Cab. So why not drive away in this tough customer today tivities and material had been at a price that’ll keep even the toughest customers happy. provided to farmers . “There needs to be an emphasis on education and ad- Mazda Bounty 2WD Mazda Bounty 2WD vice to help up-skill farmers S-DX Double Cab DX Double Cab MATHEW PATMORE pulled off a to have a good understanding remarkable catch when he boated this of the issues and outcomes,” • ABS braking • Air Conditioning •2000kg towing capacity 90kg striped marlin while out fishing on Mr Wooding said. • Power Windows • CD player with 4 •CD player with 4 speakers his own in his ‘17 ft’ boat. Mr Wooding said that there • Alloy Wheels Speakers •Air conditioning He was fishing in 87 metres of water just was a lot of positive work • Keyless entry • 2000kg towing capacity •Power door locks underway to ensure farmers west of Kawhia. WAS $41,450 * WAS $38,150 * It was an outstanding effort to haul the improved their compliance $ $ marlin aboard without a gimble and with dairy effl uent rules. NOW 30,995 NOW 27,995 harness or a flying gaff - especially Recent helicopter surveys considering it was two thirds of the length by Environment Waikato had also shown signifi cant non- * Includes GST. Excludes on-road costs. Offer only available until 31 May 2005 or while stocks last. of his boat. 111TC044/05 compliance issues on some As he was hauling in the other lures to dairy farms. get them out of the way another marlin Main South Road The surveys had been struck, but then freed itself. Te Awamutu followed up with ground in- Ph (07) 871 3079 Mathew, a sheetmetal-worker, has spections, and in some cases www.wilksbrooke.co.nz Means Business named his boat ‘Hammerhead’. further regulatory action.

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Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 26, 2005 PAGE 11 Hot news for new home owners 2005 Waipa District Youth

ew measures for building consent November 2009. processes. The Department has also set and inspection processes came up a technical helpdesk for building offi- Awards Ninto effect on 31 March 2005 under WHO IS AFFECTED BY THE cials and prepared detailed guidance the Building Act. CHANGES? documentation on the new measures. Get Your Nominations In NOW! Now when you contact council about • Members of the public involved in For more information: building projects you will find changes building work or renovations; www.consumerbuild.org.nz omination forms for the that include: Waipa District Youth • Builders and sub-contractors; Reliable information about house build- NAwards are now available. • New application forms requiring a far • Building owners and managers (eg ing, renovating or maintenance for The Youth Awards cover five greater level of detail, some forms homeowners. This site is a joint initiative main categories; Academic, Arts owners of apartment blocks or com- “to acknowledge and encourage young people who strive for excellence” may require knowledge of the New mercial buildings); between the Department of Building and & Culture, Community Service, Zealand Building Code to complete Leadership, Sport and a Multi • IQPs (independently qualified persons) Housing and Consumers’ Institute • New timeframes for processing appli- Achiever Award for success in who provide services around safety • Hot topics more than one of the individual cations (up to 20 days) systems in buildings; • Problem solving categories. • New requirements and processes to • Developers (anyone building with the • Step by step advice on buying, build- follow intention of on-selling); Young people in the Waipa ing and renovating District over 13 years of age & • There may also be new fee structures • Those involved in building sale and • Frequently asked questions under 19 years of age between 1 in place purchase agreements. • News and updates February 2004 to 31 January • New requirements for Code 2005 (inclusive) are eligible pro- A free booklet produced by the HAUTAPU SPORTS & Compliance Certificates vided they have resided or RECREATION CLUB

Department of Building and Housing The Rotary Club The Rotary Club The Rotary Club www.building.govt.nz schooled in the Waipa District for of Cambridge of Kihikihi of Te Awamutu The Building Act is about ensuring build- titled “The Building Act and You” is avail- at least six months of that year. Nominations close Friday 29 April 2005. ings are designed and built right first able from the Council offices or the This is a dedicated website for the imple- Nomination forms have been posted to all time. Changes to the Act will improve Departments web site: mentation of the Act with information schools and key community groups and an control of, and encourages better prac- www.building.govt.nz Awards evening will be held on 5 August 2005. For more information or a nomination form tices in building design and construction. mainly for the building industry. Winners will receive a certificate and sponsor contact: Changes to the consent and inspection WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT OF • Download the Act and regulations prizes. Waipa District Council process aim to provide greater assur- • Download examples of forms BUILDING AND HOUSING DOING TO 2005 nomination forms are available from Te Awamutu 07 872 0030 ance that work is completed to the stan- HELP? • Download summaries Waipa District Council Offices in Te Awamutu and Cambridge 07 823 3800 dards in the New Zealand Building Code. The Department is working with councils • News of consultations and events Cambridge and from both public libraries. 0800 WAIPADC (0800 924 723) Code Compliance Certificates (CCC) are to assist in the transition to the new • Frequently asked questions compulsory and the responsibility of the building owner. The building must have been completed in accordance Events Calendar with the approved plans. It is now very important that, if you are going to make any changes during the project, April/May that you provide revised details to APRIL 2005 Council so your consent can be amended. Failure to do so will almost 25 Mon ANZAC DAY certainly cause problems at the CCC 26-28 Tue-Thu TA Events Centre Holiday Programme, Te Awamutu Events Centre stage. Where building owners have not 30 Sat WAKO Kickboxing Tournament, Te Awamutu Events Centre submitted an application for a CCC 30-1 May Sat-Sun National Chrysanthemum Society Show, Cambridge Town Hall within two years from the date of issue MAy 2005 of the consent Council are required to May Lake Ngaroto will be closed for water based activities.Please be aware of the follow this up with the owner. presence of duck shooters on the lake perimeter. Other measures will come into effect 1 Sun King Country Stock & Saloon races, Kihikihi Speedway PUBLIC COMMEMORATION SERVICE - NETHERLANDS LIBERATION DAY over time. For example, builder practi- 6 Fri ‘Diary of Anne Frank’ premier performance, Te Awamutu, Little Theatre TE AWAMUTU CENOTAPH, ANZAC GREEN, TE AWAMUTU tioner licensing, a new regime to 8 Sun ‘Diary of Anne Frank’ performance, Te Awamutu, Little Theatre 5PM WEDNESDAY 4 MAY ensure more certainty that capable 7 Sat Asni – Harp Recital, Te Awamutu Council Chambers, 2.30pm people are undertaking building work, 8 Sun Demolition Derby, Kihikihi Speedway To be attended by :Her Excellency the Ambassador of the Netherlands Ms Rasha H.E.C.M Ter Braak does not become mandatory until 30 14 Sat Magic Vs Flames Netball, Mystery Creek Events Centre His Worship The Mayor of Waipa District Alan Livingston 20 Fri Magic Vs Shakers Netball, Mystery Creek Events Centre Members of the Dutch Marines (Veterans) and 21 Sat Netball Waikato Region, Te Awamutu Events Centre Members of the Te Awamutu & District Memotrial R.S.A. 26 Thu Pride of Te Awamutu Awards, Te Awamutu, venue to be confirmed Maungatautari restoration funding 27 Fri Titans Basketball Vs. Wellington, Te Awamutu Events Centre The Public are invited to attend this important Commemoration service reaches half-way mark! 28 Sat Semi-contact Kickboxing NZ – National Champs, Te Awamutu Intermediate School 300TC000/04 hanks to Waipa District, Fountain City Sports Foundation, of Maungatautari. Meeting Dates in May South Waikato District and NZ Lottery Grants Board, World THamilton City Councils, Wide Fund for Nature, Trust This is sufficient funding to build Wed 4 Cambridge Community Board, 7.00pm Public invited to Consent Hearing, 9.00am, Council Chambers, 101 Bank June 2005 has been set and may be required for this meet- Environment Waikato, DOC, Waikato, Waikato Foundation approximately 20 km of pest- attend Cambridge Service Centre, 23 Wilson Street, Street, TE AWAMUTU ing.) Ministry of the Environment, Trust and Todd Foundation, proof fence around the bush line CAMBRIDGE Mon 16 Light Up Cambridge Committee, 4.30pm, Cambridge Service Tue 31 Council, 9.00am Council Chambers, 101 Bank Street, Mighty River Power, Te Wananga Forest and Bird and a host of of Maungatautari this year. The Mon 9 & Policy Committee 9.00am, Council Chambers, 101 Bank Centre, 23 Wilson Street, Cambridge TE AWAMUTU Trust is ‘on target’ and ‘on bud- Anyone wishing to attend a meeting is recommended to check details o Aotearoa, Carter Holt Harvey, individual and corporate Tue 10 Street, TE AWAMUTU Tue 17 Te Awamutu Community Board, 7.00 pm Public invited to the following Community Trusts; donations $7.2 million of the get’ to completely fence the beforehand at the Council's Service Centres in Cambridge or Tue 10 Reserve Landscape Committee, 4.00pm, Cambridge Service attend, Council Chamber, 101 Bank Street, TE AWAMUTU Scottwood Trust, The Lion required $14million has been mountain by the end of next Te Awamutu. A copy of the agenda will be available two days before Foundation, WEL Energy Trust, raised towards the restoration year! Centre, 23 Wilson Street, CAMBRIDGE Mon 30 Regulatory Committee, 9.00am, Council Chambers, 101 Bank each meeting for the public to read at both Service Centres and Mon 16 Hearing Commissioner - Pirongia Playcentre Resource Street, TE AWAMUTU, (Note: A reserve day of Thursday 2 Libraries.

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(Te Rahu). He is the ﬁ fth recipient of the trophy. 116TC031/05 Carpenter was given an engraved medal to keep. Quality Business is Doing it Right the First Time

MEN’S champion Paul Davies

WOMEN’S champion Jordan Moir. Short sport First year patron Marj Irvine had the honour of presenting the senior trophies at Te Awamutu Tennis Sub Association’s annual dinner and prizegiving. Junior president Jeffrey Hitchcock presented all the junior cups. Hitchcock’s mother Gaylene was presented with a boquet of fl owers by sub-association president Jim Grayling for her magnifi cent contribu- tion, for another season, as secretary-treasurer. ★ ★ ★ ★ Eighty-four-year-old Joe Tolich is veteran’s champion at Te Awamutu Bowling Club. Tolich lost his fi rst life to Brian Dobbins in a wonderful semi-fi nal which saw the scores locked at 11-all after 17 of the scheduled 18 ends. 116TC030/05 Dobbins then scored a single to force a re- L.M.V.D. match. Fairview Ford There was no stopping Tolich in the fi nal, Dob- bins conceding defeat at 18-11 with one end to Alexandra Street, TE AWAMUTU PHONE 870 2535 play. Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 26, 2005 PAGE 17 HEALTH & WELLBEING FOR THE NZ Netball and ACC WHOLE FAMILY zero in on injuries ACT NOW to reduce the stress in your Te Awamutu netballers have warmed up for this season with life and regain health and vitality two weekend’s of grading games. • Integrative holistic healthcare Netball New Zealand and ACC also want to make sure that • Non invasive netballers warm up every time • Without drugs or side effects before they take to the court. They have teamed up to tackle • Activate your body’s healing power today! injuries in the sport with a new -- GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE -- wallet-sized game preparation guide. Open 6 days by appointment The Are You Ready For Net- ball? card is the latest Netball- Mary Collins C.B.P. Smart resource and provides a True Balance Health Clinic warm-up, cool-down and nutri- tion regime aimed at reducing 1749 Kakaramea Rd, Hamilton MEMBER OF I.B.A. netball injuries currently costing Email: [email protected] around $6 million a year. Phone 0800 878 322 (0800 TRUE BALANCE) Sharon Kearney, Netball 081TC002-05 New Zealand Injury Preven- tion Co-ordinator says netball’s sharp, sudden movements and instantaneous response require Still deciding which club to join specialised preparation. “You can be running, jumping and coming to a sudden stop, all in a matter of seconds,” she said. “It can get pretty intense, so THIS YEAR? your muscles need to be fl exible and ready to cope with the Te Awamutu Golf Club Inc. sudden, sharp and strong movements the game demands.” Welcomes New Members The Are You Ready For Net- ball? warm-up includes fi ve min- Full playing, Limited, 9 hole ladies, juniors utes of aerobic exercise, followed by static and dynamic stretches Enquiries to Club office 07 871 5661 and a set of netball-specifi c exercises. CASUAL PLAYERS WELCOME. CARTS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE “These exercises enhance agility and this is important in helping knees and ankles to cope with the pressure they come un- DRIVING RANGE der during the game,” continued OPEN DAILY 8.00am - 5.00pm Kearney. ACC Programme Manager (winter hours) To members and public. Diane Brooks said the campaign messages were consistent with DRIIVIING ACC SportSmart, a 10 point ac- RANGE APRIL - MAY tion plan that prepares players ! 8.00am - 11.00am for sports and provides appropri- SPECIAL! ate cool-downs when play ends. 80 balls $6 “We chose the wallet-sized card because it meets the needs of the increasing number of people involved in sporting activities at a Te Awamutu social level,” she said. “Are You Ready for Netball? gives players and volunteer coaches access to game prepara- G LF CLUB tion that will help players play their best and reduce their risk of injury at the same time.” Phone 871 5661 Netball teams and players Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu wanting further information or Fax 871 5673 resources should contact their

109TC003-05 local netball centres in the ﬁ rst instance. More information on netball injury prevention/training is available at www.acc.co.nz/sportsmart ACTION from the grading game between Kihikihi and Pirongia or www.netballnz.co.nz. junior teams at the Mangahoe Street courts. 1160318AD

IIt allll Goalball catching on By Colin Thorsen starts Goalball is the fastest growing blind sport in New Zealand. here. The Te Awamutu husband and wife team of wwwwww..eexxiiddee..ccoo..nnzz Kaye and Mark Kay-Smith are members of the Waikato Blind Goalball Club formed six months ago. PRE-WWINTER SPECIALS The club has organised a round-robin competition with the Auckland club, to take place over three separate days. Four Auckland teams and two Waikato teams participated in the ﬁ rst day’s play at Te Awamutu College Gymnasium. Auckland All Stars lead the men’s competition with six points from Mark Kay-Smith’s Waikato Gshock’s team and Auckland Assasains on four. Kaye Kay-Smith’s Waikato Gshock’s team leads WAIKATO Gshock centre Kerry Hammond gets ..00 ..00 ..00 the women’s competition with a maximum four his body behind the ball. 1160518AD $$111155 $$115500 $$112200 points. +GST +GST +GST The points system used is two for a win, a bonus point for a win by 10 points or more, and a bonus NZ NS70 NZ 86AX NZ N70ZZ point for a loss by two points or less. 12V, Exides most popular The Waikato Goalball Club is sponsored by 12V, Heavy duty com- 12V, suits light battery. Suits most light John Reed of Te Awamutu Super Liquor. commercials, 4WD and He has put up a trophy for the round-robin commercials, 4WD and mercial battery. Rated many tractors. Rated at competition. many tractors. Rated at at 700CCA (Cold 600CCA (Cold Cranking Goalball is played on an indoor court, 18 metres 620CCA (Cold Cranking long by nine metres wide. Cranking Amps) Amps) Amps) A centre and two wings are at each end of the court. A ball, with bells, is thrown back and for- Usually $129.99 Usually $194.99 Usually $144.99

109TC011/05 ward with the aim of getting it past the diving players. Parts Department Phone: 870 2411 Kaye Kay-Smith says her club is looking for more players, visually impaired or not, as all HAMMOND brings the ball under control, with BENSON ROAD, TE AWAMUTU - www.powerfarming.co.nz players are blindfolded in Goalball. assistance from wing Mark Kay-Smith. 1160518BD PAGE 18 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 26, 2005 LINETRIMMERS • BLOWER VACS • HEDGETIMMERS

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TONY FABISH (nearest camera) overtakes Western Springs’ Tim Malone on his way to winning race one in the North Island Midget Championships at Kihikihi on Sunday. 1160319AD For By Colin Thorsen example: MSV 3-in-1 Two of McDonald’s Kihikihi Speedway’s most fa- mous drivers proved they still have what it takes to succeed at the highest level over recent weeks. After being arch-rivals on the track for many .00 years, Grant Wilks and Tony Fabish decided to RRP $995 pool resources to put one midget car on the track between them. less your .00 Not only have they cut their maintenance and trade... $150 guaranteed minimum running costs in half, they have featured regularly in the money at tracks throughout the country. .00 Fabish drove the car to fi fth in one of the best ever fi elds assembled for the North Island cham- Your Price $845 pionships at Kihikihi on Sunday. The former national champion placed fi rst and ninth in the qualifying heats and fi fth out of 23 Now beat that! or ask about our Best Cash Deal cars in the fi nal. GRANT WILKS after winning the Waikato Three-times New Zealand champion Michael championship in his co-owned Pop ‘n’ Good Kendall took out the championship. sponsored midget. 1160319BD Fabish went one better fi nishing fourth at the

New Zealand championships at Stratford in Feb- NZ1 Carl Worboys and three-times New Zealand 116TC017/05 ruary, won by Aucklander Carl Worboys. champion Graham Standring. Grant Wilks (55) might be in the twilight of his Wilks recorded a fi rst and two thirds out of long and illustrious racing career but he still gets the three races, beating the quality fi eld by fi ve a buzz from mixing it with today’s ‘big boys’.

points. • CHAINSAWS HEATERS WOODFIRES • BBQ’S PATIO He reached a personal milestone last month “In order to keep up with modern technology, claiming his 10th Waikato championship title at we’ve modifi ed the car signifi cantly this year to Kihikihi. make it more competitive.” says Wilks. 51 MAHOE STREET, TE AWAMUTU - PHONE 871 6134 It was no mean feat, the fi eld included current “The car’s been going great.” &Farmline Fancy a FARM MACHINERY CAREER FieldField DayDay in the Tuesday, May 3 : 10am - 2pm Motor Judith & Peter Graham’s Property Industry North of Ohaupo School, SH3, Supply No. 73470 or Engineering? OTOROHANGA TRADE TRAINING CENTRE Come and see Wintec Certificate in Engineering & Automotive Trades L2 - incorporating the National the all new... Certificate in Engineering (General Engineering-Mechanical) L2 Giltrap RF11 Side Feed Silage STARTS TUESDAY, APRIL 26 2005 ENROL NOW! Wagon with Scales LATE ENROLMENTS ACCEPTED on Farm Demonstrations at 11am & 1pm For more information contact Arthur Laws Marlene Perry (07) 873 8508 (07) 878 6558 Andrew Giltrap For any further information contact John 0274 856 300 0274 811 779 (07) 873 4004 email [email protected] [email protected] 0274 936 641 at Farmline 871 8040 109TC045/05 116TC028/05 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 26, 2005 PAGE 19 FOR HIRE TO LET TO LET PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES Formal Notices CARPET and uphol- PUBLIC NOTICE stery cleaner. Hire Are you looking LANDLORDS from the cleaning for Property Sections 16(2), 18(3) BIRTHS ENGAGEMENTS specialists. Sincerity Management? Wishing your property Sale of Liquor Act to be managed by a Drycleaners. Phone 1989 JACOBSON - HALL 871-5471, 97 Sloane WE DO recognised professional? Catherine and Graham Street. TENANTS PIRONGIA Kenneth Noel Hall of Te Awamutu Diprose and Penny REGULAR Needing help finding are very pleased to GOLF CLUB Cherry Christine announce the en- WANTED TO RENT accommodation which Diprose (in partner- PROPERTY suits your needs? Hosting Dutch EASTON - Jenna gagement of their eld- ship) has made appli- Marie. Grant and est daughter Alice to INSPEC TIONS Contact Francene Tournament cation to the District Keenan, youngest son WE’RE an older, re- Licensing Agency at Katrina welcome sponsible couple with Ph 871-5044 on 871-7146, April 30, 2005 of Gaylene and Bruce, Mobile Waipa for the re- their beautiful little also of Te Awamutu. pets (2 medium size Wear something newal with variation girl on April 11, 2005, dogs and a 17 year old (027) 289-3952 orange of an endorsed (BYO) weighing 2950gm (6lb cat) looking for a two 871-6287 a/h LOST Te Awamutu Realty MREINZ 18 holes Net and on licence in respect 8oz.) A huge thanks to to three bedroom “Nobody does it better” Waipa Property of the premises situ- our awesome midwife house/cottage. WAIT, Stableford BLACK and white Link Ltd. MREINZ ated at 363 Parklands Jo Coulter and the tabby cat with white dogs have been house KIOKIO, one bedroom Tee off Road, Te Awamutu, nurses at Waikato breast and under- trained (H.D.O.C) See cottage, readvertised, 9.00am - 11.00am known as Rosenvale. belly, Flat Road, Ki- us first, then judge. Hospital. suit single profes- TOWNHOUSE, 3 bed- hikihi area. Phone For more info please $15 per person The general nature of sional or couple. no room with garage, 871-6665 or (021) 053- ring (07) 871-0221. Forward your the business conducted dogs. $110 p/w. Phone available May 15, 5419. $240 p/w, bond and entries to: under the licence is DEATH NOTICES (07) 873-6575 work or function centre. (07) 873-1831 a/h. references required. Tournament Secretary PERSONAL FINANCIAL Phone 870-4399 or Kitty Kanters The days on which and MORROW - Viola (021) 112-8102. (07) 825-2174 the hours during which Irene. Passed away SAFE ‘N’ SOUND the liquor is sold under April 9, 2005, aged 88 45 YEARS STORAGE PUBLIC NOTICES the licence are Monday years. Cherished 6 metre x 3 metre units to Sunday, 9.30am to Mother of Raewyn, YOUNG ! 12.30am the following for rent, three metre DEPRESSIVE adored Nana of Tracy, stud, yard storage, day at such times as reunited with Dad. security fence. DISORDERS PHOTOS the premises operates We love you, we will SUPPORT GROUP as a function centre. Phone 871-2171 never forget you. Un- (WAIKATO) INC The application may be til the twelfth of Appearing in the TE AWAMUTU inspected during ordi- never. The funeral SELF Storage, Te Courier are nary office hours at the Awamutu, from Meets every Friday was held on April 22. 10.00am available in colour office of the Waipa Dis- $17p/w, 24 hour ac- Rosetown Counselling and black and white trict Licensing Agency, cess security patrols. 101 Bank Street, Te Phone (07) 856-7584 Centre ORDER AT THE COURIER OFFICE Awamutu. IN MEMORIAM Happy Biirthday 074TC211/05 or (027) 608-1749. Cr Racecourse and Any person who is en- Poolliie ! Ohaupo Roads Friendly Peer Support titled to object and who Love Wendy, Melinda, FINANCIAL wishes to object to the NICOLL - Enquiries phone Chayse and Kozmo. grant of the applica- Kimberly. Yvonne 871-8612 tion may, not later A kiss we than 10 working days cannot give HEALTH AND PUBLIC NOTICES after the date of the you, your hand we BEAUTY first publication to this cannot hold, tender notice, file a notice in thoughts still bring a NO extra weight TE AWAMUTU NETBALL CENTRE writing of the objection tear, for one we lost needed this winter, Representative Coaches with the Secretary of and loved so dear. lose and maintain, the District Licensing Love dad, mum, Brent how ? Call (083) C Applications are now being Agency at 101 Bank xx. RESULTS. called for 5 coaches Street, Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu WANTED, fifteen peo- Year 7 & 8 Under 15 development PEARL ple to lose 5-45kgs. Call Under 15 Under 17 This is the first publi- Sue 0800-901-394. cation of this notice. ANNIVERSARY TUITION Applications close May 7 Appointments made by May 9 Please apply in writing stating your team preference TUITION PUBLIC NOTICE and CV, detailing your experience and qualifications. Under Sections 9 (4), PICTURE framing Send to: Representative Coaches Sale of Liquor Act 1989 tuition, six week Application, Te Awamutu Netball Centre, Keith Michael Lang, 750 course, learn how to PO Box 564, Te Awamutu frame your own pho- Belcher Street, Pirongia, tos, prints, originals, company director has made AUKETT - TEO certificates, needle MEETINGS application to the District To a great couple on work and tapestries Licensing Agency at Te their 30th Anniver- with Waikato’s certi- Awamutu for the grant of a sary. Congratulations fied framer, 25 years Te Awamutu Vision Impaired Group Bring Your Own (BYO) Li- Noel and Jan Aukett. experience, day or cence in respect of the night courses. Phone premises situated at 1050 Best wishes love from Franklin Street Pirongia, family and friends. Ron (07) 843-6672. known as the Persimmon Tree Cafe. MIDWIVES Parish Lounge, Catholic Church - Alexandra St The general nature of the Tuesday, May 10 ~ 10.00am business conducted under the licence is a restaurant. Speaker ~ Sam Palmer on Talking Books The days on which and the hours during which liquor is ~ A L L W E L C O M E~ to be consumed on the premises under the licence WAIPA WORKINGMENS CLUB are Monday through to Sunday (7 days) and from M I D W I V E S Preliminary Notice of the 11.00am till 10.00pm. Caring for you in pregnancy and birth ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The application may be Free pregnancy testing. Available for inspected during ordinary To be held at the Club rooms on office hours at the office of birthing at Te Kuiti and Matariki. Sunday June 12, 2005 at 1.00pm the Waipa District Licensing Jocelyn Horsfall Pager (026) 108 633 Calling for nominations for President, Agency at Waipa District Vice-President, Executive Committee (eight Council Offices, Bank Leigh Veale Pager (026) 108 685 Street, Te Awamutu. required) and Finance Committee (only three required). Only financial members are Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to eligible. Nomination forms will be available FORMAL NOTICES object to the grant of the from the Club from May 14, 2005. application may, no later Remits are to be submitted to the Secretary than 10 working days after CEMETERY and close on Friday May 13, 2005 at 5.00pm. the date of the first publica- Nominations open on Saturday May 14, 2005 tion of this notice, file a no- CLEANERS (NZ) tice in writing, of objection and close on Thursday May 26, 2005 at 7.00pm. ~ SATISFACTION GUARANTEED ~ with the secretary of the Voting forms will be available if required District Licensing Agency at * GRAVE SIDE CLEANUP from Saturday May 28, 2005 to 7.00pm Waipa District Council , * HEADSTONE RE-LETTERING Saturday June 11, 2005. Private Bag 2402, Te Awa- mutu. * SEALED FOR LONGEVITY Current Financial Members only are entitled to vote. This is the first publication RICHARD WRIGHT Raymond O’Connor of the notice. 0800 827 951 SECRETARY PAGE 20 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 26, 2005 BUSINESS SUPER FOR SALE UNDER WANTED TO BUY GRAZING BUSINESSES FOR WORK WANTED WORK WANTED DEALS $50 AVAILABLE SALE CARAVANS wanted, Johnny Nelson AUTO Trans servicing WOODEN sliding door any size, any condi- GRAZING from June LAWN MOWING every 50,000km, 1 for 200 Dairy Heif- WASHBRIGHT with glides, excellent tion, anywhere, rea- WASHBRIGHT Stuart Law Ltd. condition, $40. Phone ers or winter cow Established run sonable price. Phone 70 + lawns MOSS, ALGAE, LICHEN Phone 871-6426. 870-3083. Steve (025) 622-0011. grazing. Te Awamutu TE AWAMUTU / Cambridge area, flat In Te Awamutu area TREATMENT MILLS GLASS Guaranteed income FURNITURE VEHICLES FOR SECOND HAND farm. Phone 872- Low pressure, Exterior FOR all your glazing 1762. Unique opportunity to REMOVALS requirements. Phone SALE MARKET join Green Acres, Cleaning YEARLING grazing 871-2123. New Zealand’s largest Coloursteel roofs 871871---70097009 or MARKET STREET available. Quality We require stock urgently franchise group. Roof spray, Tiles and (021) 337337---474474 service. Bruce Fraser- Decromastic FOR SALE ★ Fridges ★ Freezers Jones (07)858-2934. Urgency required May 2005 ★ Washers ★ Beds & Rotary clean, pavers, FIREWOOD, 5m³ Phone (0800) 473-362 Destinations: driveways, footpaths $160, 10m³, $290. Suites Good Clean Condition LIVESTOCK Commercial buildings Auckland/Whangarei Phone (07) 878-5242 WANTED Tauranga or (021) 617-349. Phone 871-5623 WORK WANTED Phone (0274) 763-347 or 871-7389 Palmerston North ZIPS replaced, trou- 032TC206/05 CEILINGS and Walls. ORNAMENTS, col- AC PETFOODS Masterton sers, frocks, skirts Phone Ultra Clean lectables, china, bric- If you have furniture shortened. Sincerity Now Buying 871-6662. a-brac, garage sale Drycleaners, 97 Sloane and effects to or from items, tools, large Horses Street. CENTRELINE Limited these destinations I will quantities only. 0800-834-222 quote for you at Great Phone Joanna (021) CONCRETE Now Servicing reasonable prices. FOR SALE UNDER 057-5796. CALF milk wanted. CUTTING Te Awamutu $50 Tyres! Phone Farrelly Calf For Exterior Cleaning GRAZING Rearing 871-5075. Locally owned Moss, Mould and Algae TE AWAMUTU BABY bouncer, new Great Treatments, Houses, Roofs, AVAILABLE HIGH BW empty cows. and opeoper rratedated PLUMBING AND style, good condition, Phone Owen Watson Driveways, Cobbles etc also $35. Phone 870-1441. Prices! Andrew Forbes Fly and Spider Treatments DRAINAGE DEDICATED grazing (07)873-6222 or (021) Mob: (021) 070 5192 Fitting & Balancing 874-570. For your Free quote Colin Downie MIZUNO rugby boots, farm has space avail- A/H 871871---57185718 Phone Tui 871-7205 size 9½, $40 ono. able for weaners Plumbing & Drainage or 0800 GO SOFTWASH Phone 871-5357. Kihikihi Road through to May 1, WANTED KNOWN CHIMNEY 0800-467-638 Maintenance 2006 or book your §New houses alterations 074TC210/05 Te Awamutu A1 Chimney cleaning, Fax (07) 848-1702 NZ House and Garden, yearlings from May 1, § NZ Gardener, $1.50 Phone 871 3079 ANY PURCHASE professional, friendly [email protected] Septic tank and effluents 2005 to May 1, 2006. service. Phone 871- §Blocked drains - Hydro each. Phone 872-7958. Our pride is produc- $25 & OVER 4244 or (021) 664-367. Jet and Camera POWER rider with VEHICLE PARTS ing well grown, quiet Qualifies in the draw heifers. Phone (07) Phone video instructions, FOR SALE for $1000 worth of CLARKE’S 877-8871 a/h or (021) stock of your choice (0274) 989-022 or $49, good condition. CARPET Phone 870-1143 after 106-5794. at Hyams Jewellers. 871-8976 a/h 6.00pm. CAR PARTS CLEANING SHUTTLE 70 80 90 For your carpet and SERVICE RUGBY boots, Puma, STOCK SALES upholstery cleaning TREE & STUMP size 5 - 6, hardly Cheap used car Ph Pat or Deanne Phone Keith, 872-2530 SERVICE worn, $25. Phone 871- parts, tyres, batteries. 5517. mobile (027) 289-5497 or Phone 870-2200 (027) 280-0790 Call Dennis Clements (027) 289-5496 SINGLE bed mattress or 871-4930 TOTAL TREE CARE - base slight water WANTED TO BUY We aim to please SPOUTING replaced Phone 871-5221 damage, $40. Phone THORNWOOD & CARNMOR Marley, $23 per me- 870-3083. CARAVAN wanted, 20 JERSEY STUDS EXTERIOR house tre, fitted inc GST. Te Awamutu Owned - 30 foot. Any condi- 28th Annual Sale cleaning. Phone Ultra Call Tony 871-3620. and Operated STOVE bake, grill, tion, anywhere. Up to Clean 871-6662. three elements, going $10,000 cash. Phone Friday May 6 2005, at 11.30am TERRY Maughan, free. Phone 871-3190. Steve (021) 227-2626. Fencing and post Tree Surgeon Vendors: R.A, R.A & P.E Adam, driving. Phone WATERBED bladder KITCHEN sink/bench F.L.T. Allen Road, R.D.5, Te Awamutu (07)873-7858. Stump Removal and heater, good con- with under cup- TRAINING Sale to be held on property. dition, $49. Phone boards, tidy condition. WATERBLASTING. Highly qualified 871-4865. Phone 871-2851. Includes: Rosetown Phone Ultra Clean Quality guaranteed 22 In-calf Jersey heifers DRIVER 871-6662 PUBLIC NOTICES 5 Yearling bulls Ph Mike at FRASERS TRAINING WINDOWS. Phone 4 Heifers from Des Hickey’s Kaikaka Stud 0800-888-121 Phone Ultra Clean. Phone BW’s to 153, Dams production to 660ms. 871-6662. This annual draft of well grown Jersey heifers (0274) 125-000 872-2805 are showing well in-calf and are backed by STOCK SALES

generations of high performing families with GARDENER, Ron superior type traits. The yearling bulls are also Elder, for all mainte- well grown and would have a positive impact nance. Ph 871-4282. in any breeding programme.

Catalogues are available from the auctioneers: Glen Rawson SAT APRIL 30 TE AWAMUTU WEEKLY SALE Andrew Reyland 07 823-8200 029 958 2632 Plumbing Thursday April 28 - 11.00am TE AWAMUTU EVENTS CECENTRENTRE Brian Robinson 07 858-3132 029 958 2610 Craftsman, Plumber ....featuring Te Awamutu’s Chris Ryan 07 871-3313 029 902 0431 and Gasfitter Location: Te Awamutu Sale Yards, BRAD JOHANSON, GLENN ANDERSON, JOSH CLARKE, Roofing Maintenance Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu JOHAN VAN RENESBERG, MARINA CUNNINGHAM New Sale Comprising Phone (027) 222-7590 TICKETS ON SALE NOW or 870-2987a/h 11.00am Beef & Boners FROM CIVIC VIDEO & THE EVENTS CENTRE 200 Boners $15 ADULTS $7 KIDS (13 & under) HOMEKILLS, Neville 20 Fat Cattle DOOR SALES $20 ADULTS $10 KIDS TE AWAMUTU HEIFER FAIR and Cherie Kemp, www.meateater.co.nz, 20 M/T High BW Dairy Cows HUGE THANKS TO OUR ROUND SPONSORS Wednesday April 27 - 11.00am start Phone 871-9995. 30 15 mth Store Steers/Heifers CIVIC VIDEO POWERCHILL NORTHWOOD FARM Te Awamutu Sale Yards 50 Weaner Beef Steers/Heifers TUTAKI WHANAU CAMBRIDGE HOME KILLS PULSE For Round Sponsorships & Private Tables ph (027)KICKBOX Comprising MYOB Feeder Calves 1.00pm 120 In-calf Heifers 20 Beef Calves Entries to date Sheep 1.00pm 20 FRSN/FRSN x I/C Hfrs, BW 112, DTC 50 Fat Lambs

July 20 Further Entries Being Accepted Would like to thank the following 26 X B I/C hfrs, BW 119, DTC July 25 sponsors for supporting our 25 FRSN/FRSN x I/C Hfrs, BW 113, DTC All enquiries to: recent successful annual August 1 Need Help? Steve Weck 07 870-2961 0274 770 109 CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT 60 FRSN/FRSN x I/C Hfrs, unrecorded, Chris Ryan 07 871-3313 029 902 0431 Computer Peter Cain 07 871-3580 0274 933 808 Ace Lawnmowers, AMP, Apperleys Roundwood and DTC July 25 Accounting ‘Doctor’ Timber Ltd, BDK Insurance Brokers, Benchmark, 150 Rising 1yr hfrs Peter Schnuriger 07 871-3316 029 958 2680 at 871-3176 Joe Neems 07 856-6261 0274 947 370 Ballance, Bowers and Son Ltd, Computer Aid, C & B Entries to date Holmes, Dibble Transport, Farmlands, Fleming Home 10 1yr X B hfrs, BW 126 Kills, Furniture Court, Irvines Pharmacy, Ingham Honda, 48 1 yr FRSN/FRSN x, BW 141 LIVESTOCK WANTED Kawhia Camping Ground -Kawhia, Links Motel - Mt 30 1 yr FRSN/FRSN x recorded Maunganui, LJ Hooker, Lawnmower and Chainsaw Centre, 35 1 yr FRSN/FRSN x recorded Magills Meats, McDonalds Lime, McFall Enterprises Ltd, 20 1 yr JSY/JSY x unrecorded BONER COWS WANTED Mitre 10, N T Wealleans Ltd, Osbornes Transport, Peter 20 1 yr FRSN/FRSN x unrecorded Glidden Honda, RD 1, Resene Color Shop, Rhapsody Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment Furniture, Sanders Chemist, Satara, Super Liquor, Rising 1 yr to be sold after I/C hfrs Strawbridges Retravision, Te Awamutu Fruit and Vege, For further entries and catalogues contact: Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule Te Awamutu Veterinary Services, Te Awamutu Grain, Te Steve Weck 07 870-2961 0274 770 109 Also empty heifers and potter bulls Awamutu Motors Ltd, Te Awamutu Pharmacy, The Vet- Chris Ryan 07 871-3313 029 902 0431 erinary Centre, Wilksbrookes, Wrightsons, Woodlyn Park Peter Schnuriger 07 871-3316 029 958 2680 Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 -Waitomo John Price 07 888-4242 0274 942 544 Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (0274) 925-080 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 26, 2005 PAGE 21 FARM EMPLOYEES WANTED SITUATIONS SITUATIONS SITUATIONS VACANT VACANT VACANT Classified Deadlines DAIRY FARM WORKER TUESDAYS ISSUE SECURITY Officers - WORK from home, Dairy farm worker required from June 1, 2005. are needed! Gain this TRUCK and trailer earn $2000 a month 12noon day prior NZQA approved 2 kms from Te Awamutu town boundary driver, some experi- part time, $4000 a THURSDAYS ISSUE qualification by corre- ence preferred but not month full time. Call Milk 220 cows spondence for under 12noon day prior essential. Contact (07) today (083) 272-833. class008 Excellent work conditions $700, student loans Live out position 873-7772. may apply. Phone Must be reliable and trustworthy 0800-800-043. SITUATIONS VACANT Generous time off Once a day from February 1 onwards SITUATIONS VACANT Please phone Allan: 870-3991 or (021) 550-448 Office Administrator We are a progressive company seeking a person The Department of Corrections manages sentences, imposed by the courts, through prisons and community-based sentences and provides able to multi task to join our friendly team. information to judges to assist them in sentencing offenders. The Department's 5,000 staff, working in six services and groups, have a Duties include shared goal of reducing re-offending. The Department is working with M¯aori offenders and their community to reduce re-offending by M¯aori Accounts receivable/payable offenders. No reira, e te iwi, whakatata whakapiri mai ki tenei kaupapa. Cashbook to Trial Balance Purchasing Regional Training Officer Payroll A vacancy exists for a Regional Training Officer in the Experience with Microsoft Office and Waikato/Central Region, based at Waikeria Prison. Accounting Software an advantage The Regional Training Officer is responsible for facilitating the Please apply to: A.P.D phone 871 6633 ongoing professional development of prison staff including the planning, co-coordinating and provision of timely and cost effective training and development initiatives for the Region. We are looking for applicants who have: • Proven experience in Training Management, Training Delivery and Evaluation. • A sound understanding of workplace assessment and the NZQA framework. FULL TIME • Excellent planning and organising skills. SALARIED POSITION • Strong analytical and problem solving skills. • An ability to build effective relationships with managers and staff FOR at all levels of the organisation. LICENSED REAL ESTATE • A sound working knowledge of computer applications and advanced PC skills in Word, Excel and Access would be an advantage. Sales person with good computer skills The Regional Training Officer will provide support and advice to the Regional Management Team on training and development practices The position is within our fast growing and policies and the implementation of departmental training initiatives. property management team and also To be successful in this position you will have excellent involves being a back up to our communication skills, have the experience and ability to develop administration staff. and provide training programmes to meet the needs of the region. Confidential applications can be made You will enjoy working in a team environment and be committed to by sending your CV to Melanie Barker, facilitating staff development, learning and organisational change. 130 Maniapoto Street, Otorohanga To obtain an application pack please call 07 871 1704 ext 77743, quoting vacancy number WC 1109 or email TRAINEE TRUCK DRIVER Region Waikato/Central [email protected]

Freight Lines Ltd carries out an in-house Truck Driver Trainee- Applications close Monday, 2 May 2005. ship Programme with the aim of addressing the current shortage 109TC201/05 of skilled drivers within the industry. An excellent opportunity exists for a keen and motivated person Are you people oriented? to start a career in the Transport Industry by completing an LTNZ approved in-house Traineeship Programme, which will RECEPTION - STORE PERSON

ultimately result in the successful applicant obtaining a class 5 A vacancy has arisen in our modern licence and driving full-time for the company. Otorohanga clinic for a people oriented Applicants must be physically fit, have good writing and com- reception / front desk / store person. munication skills; be capable of undertaking the duties expected We are looking for an outgoing personality, of a truck driver; and be prepared to work any day of the week keen to provide top shelf service to our clients with early starts or late finishes. both at the counter and over the phone. Some Only applicants who have held a clean full Class 1 Licence for computer skills will be handy and an apprecia- a minimum of two years can be considered for this Trainee- tion of farming systems or willingness to learn would benefit. Some stock handling in the bulk ship Programme. In return, we will offer the successful applicant a secure future store area is part of the job description. within the Transport Industry and the opportunity to journey Applications to be made in writing, including CV, to: throughout the North and South Islands. If a career in the Transport Industry appeals to you, please con- Ben Leitch tact Sharleen on (07) 873-4104 for an application pack. The Veterinary Centre, Otorohanga PO Box 161, Otorohanga Applications close 5pm on Friday, May 6, 2005. Applications close May 6, 2005 Enquiries may be made to Ben Leitch on (07) 873-7089.

EXCAVATOR OPERATOR

We are one of the areas leading drainage and earthmoving companies running the latest Hitachi Excavators. We are seeking a self motivated, energetic person to join our Excavator Team. Our company services Te Awamutu, Otorohanga, Te Kuiti and surrounding districts. The person we are seeking should possess the following: 1) The ability to work unsupervised 2) Attention to detail, accurate docket work, good communication skills and a positive attitude 3) Experience in all aspects of farm drainage, race work, earthmoving, tree work and site work An excellent remuneration package will be offered for the right person

If you have all the above skills and would like to work with a progressive company, please send your CV and contact number to the address below Rural Contractors Ltd Attention Dave Ritchie Ngahape Road, RD 3, TE AWAMUTU Phone (0274) 977-727

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PHARMACY ASSISTANT concert JUN IOR In ‘Jonathan Lemalu - The Homecoming Con- We are refitting and expanding, therefore cert’ (Saturday, 9.05pm we need another staff member. on TV ONE) viewers are This is a full time position with full treated to a performance by the celebrated training provided. bass baritone during a One Night of Queen Please apply with CV to: Cathy or Richard rare visit home to New Zealand. Phone: 871-5781 In the concert, ﬁ lmed Te Awamutu Courier and Post, September 16, 2003 in his hometown of Tracs give readers the chance to “…I would probably have Dunedin, he performs celebrate the forthcoming One believed that the band perform- with the NZSO, con- Night of Queen tour by winning ing was the real Queen and that ducted by James Judd. a copy of the CD ‘Queen Great- Mullen was the real Freddie est Hits’. Mercury had I not been aware This year alone Le- malu has performed The celebration of the music that he had died in 1991.” Seth in Sydney, London and of Queen, featuring Stars in Robson, Christchurch Press, REAL ESTATE CAREER has made his debut Their Eyes winner Gary Mullen Sept 29, 2003 performance at the tours New Zealand in August. After winning the television Tickets and venue details are programme ‘Stars in Their Eyes’ Applicants should be: prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York. available from Ticketek. in 2000, where he received the Self motivated “It was a rhapsody of the best most votes ever recorded, Gary It’s not only Lema- Professional lu’s vast, rolling bass- of Freddie, Gary Mullen bring- Mullen’s life has changed. Prepared to learn baritone that has critics ing him uncannily to life in a Together with his band The comes to New Zealand direct Willing to work hard to achieve praising him. visual and sonic extravaganza, Works he has performed his from the UK. backed by a stunning band.” tribute show One Night of To be in to win simply put high income Lemalu comes from a background more rugby “To quote another Bohemian Queen to the world, including your name, address and daytime Full time positions available at than Rigoletto. Rhapsody line “So you think sell out audiences in the UK and contact number on the back of a Te Awamutu, Otorohanga and Te Kuiti “The fact that I sang you can love me and leave me Germany. It is now regarded as standard sized envelope. in the choir sat uneasily to die?” the ultimate Queen tribute and Address it to the ‘Queen Hits Send CV to: Ken McGrath, Harcourts, with my rugby playing Freddie will be forever mourn- will rock you New Zealand. 1 Competition’ and make sure it 130 Maniapoto Street, Otorohanga as far as the other boys ed, but he’s certainly not dead One Night of Queen featuring reaches the Te Awamutu Cou- were concerned. But I with Gary Mullen’s kind of mag- Gary Mullen and The Works is a rier ofﬁ ce (PO Box 1) by 5pm really enjoyed it.” ic.” Stephen Stewart, Dominion state of the art production that on Friday.

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can risk-taker - but he cool aunt (Rebecca De a British classmate (Ol- Seducing thought of himself fore- Raise Your Mornay), Terri fi gures iver James). most as an aviator. out a ruse to sneak off Before this little AVOCA HOUSE RESTHOME Doctor Lewis Director Martin Voice to LA and seize the star can truly blossom Seducing Doctor Scorsese focuses his Terri Fletcher (Hi- chance to actualise her though, she still has to Specialising in care for Alzheimer’s Lewis is a beguiling storytelling lens on lary Duff) is your musical dreams. cope with the trauma of Disease and related disorders. story of a ragtag fi shing the most prolifi c pe- typical sweet-hearted, Once there, it’s hard losing her brother in a community on a tiny, riod of Hughes’ life: small-town girl and she wake-up time however, car accident (it’s left impoverished island the period from the always obeys her in- as she realises being her terrifi ed of bright who must persuade a mid-1920s through the tensely overprotective naive, adorable, blonde, lights, a real problem young Montreal-based 1940s, when Hughes’ dad (David Keith), but unpierced and untat- for a stage performer)

doctor (David Boutin) daring-do and passion when she gets accepted tooed means being os- and then there’s the Permanent and casual shifts available. to live in their town for fl ight drove his to a summer program tracised in this too-cool matter of telling the Experience preferred but full training will be in order to get a much- pioneering efforts in at a prestigious Los musical community. truth to her furious needed new factory. Angeles music school given. Orientation and ACE training provided. both aviation and the Luckily John Corbett, father. For application form and further Over a one-month movies. and he forbids her to a sympathetic music Duff’s effortless cha- period, the villagers A time of rampant go, she realises it’s time teacher, is there to help risma delivers it safely information please phone 871-5380 try to satisfy his every invention, turbulent to break away. and there’s time for to its inspiring destina- between 9.00am - 4.00pm need and convince him love affairs and savage With the help of her romance to bloom with tion. that their town offers corporate battles, this all the charms of a was also the time when thriving metropolis. Howard Hughes’ high- Led by their mayor, fl ying ambitions fi rst Germain Lesage (Ray- met the costs of fame, mond Bouchard), the fortune and his own M M villagers rise to the obsession. THU 12.10, 2.10, 6.20 & 8.20, THU 9.50, 1.50, 6.00 & 8.10, The Little Tin challenge with a good- The Aviator explores FRI 12.20, 2.20, 6.30 & 8.30 FRI 10.00, 2.00, 6.10 & 8.20 hearted duplicity. not only the achieve- Soldier However, as their ments but the emo- A new LUXURY Cinema will be opening here shortly deception continues, it tional life of Howard becomes increasingly Hughes, including his Woolshed Theatre diffi cult to maintain. love affairs with two Corner Mahoe & Churchill Streets Just as Doctor Lewis Hollywood legends; begins to respond to the the elegant, Yankee- MATINEES Saturday & Sundays simple “authenticity” of bred leading lady at 1.30pm the village, the ques- Katharine Hepburn Opening Performance: Sat, April 23, tion arises: how will he (Cate Blanchett) and MEET THE FOCKERS M SEDUCING DOCTOR LEWIS M April 24, 30 & May 1 feel when he fi nds out the luminous screen TUE 5.15, WED 3.00 WED 9.50, THU 5.45, FRI 8.00 Closing Performance: Saturday, May 7 it’s based on lies? beauty Ava Gardner FINDING NEVERLAND PG ROBOTS G TH “It’s so full of life and (Kate Beckinsale). 4 SPLENDID MONTH. TUE 6.10, WED 10.10, 12.10, 2.10 & EVENING Performances character, that you Also explored are WED 11.55, THU 1.05, at 7.30pm can’t help but enjoy it.” his fi erce competition FINAL FRI 10.50 4.10, THU 10.20, 12.20, 2.20 & 6.10, FRI 10.30, 12.30, 2.30 & 4.30 April 26, 27, 28, 29, May 3, 4, 5 & 6 “Often laugh out loud with Pan American’s AE FOND KISS M funny.” head Juan Trippe (Alec MISS CONGENIALITY 2 M TICKET PRICES: Adults $15 Baldwin); his life-long TUE 7.50, FINAL WED 3.45 TUE 5.45, WED 3.25 & 8.00, School Students & Seniors 65+ $12 The Aviator relationship with his THE AVIATOR M TUE 7.30 Children (age 12 & under) $10 A stylish and en- right-hand man Noah THU 10.00 & 4.10, FRI 10.10 & AVAILABLE from The Woolshed Theatre ICE AGE G & GARFIELD G grossing masterpiece, Dietrich (John C. Reil- FINAL WED 10.20 (ALL $8.50) 4.20 Enquiries phone between 10am-2pm: The Aviator looks at ly); his public battles THE PACIFIER PG 871 7637 one of the most compel- with Senator Owen ZELARY M 109TC034/05 TUE 8.10, WED 11.00, 1.00, 6.10 & ling fi gures of the 20th WED 5.40, THU 7.50, FRI 12.45 Brewster (Alan Alda); 8.10, THU 12.00, 4.20 & 8.00, century. and the devastating HITCH M FINAL WED 5.15 FRI 12.10, 6.20 & 8.10 Howard Hughes (Le- airplane crash and RAISE YOUR VOICE PG 116TC024/05 TE AWAMUTU COURIER onardo Di Caprio) was phobias that led him Phone 871-5151 ◆ Fax 871-3675 WED 1.20, THU 4.00, FRI 4.10 BEING JULIA M TUE 5.55, WED an infl uential, glam- to withdraw from the 1.50 & 8.15, THU 11.00, FRI 3.20 336 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu orous motion picture world. “Inspiring and RAY M producer and Ameri- exhilarating”. WED 7.30, THU 3.00, FRI 5.15 BE COOL M TUE 8.00, WED 5.45 Visit Your www.teawamutu.co.nz Community Check out what’s on • people • links • games WEBSITE!! List your business • community groups • coming events free

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