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Shoe boxes Life spent in pain delivered Operation Christmas Child BY BETHANY TIDDY is inviting you to come and hear about the recent delivery For Chrissie Massey, taking a shower of Christmas shoe boxes to feels like standing under raining fire. children in Cambodia. Wearing clothes feels like being The event is held at wrapped in barbed wire. 4.30pm on Saturday, March 4 Living and breathing feels like giving birth 24/7. at the community hall at And the mother of four would know. Rosehill Lifestyle Village, The 54-year-old Pirongia woman has a Gleneagles Drive. long-term disease called Chronic Bring an optional $5 to Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). enjoy fish and chips It’s a rare condition where the nerv- afterwards. ous system misinterprets innocent touch as stabbing pain. Free healing CRPS receives a score of 42 out of 50 on the McGill Pain Index — higher than meeting both childbirth and amputation. A free healing meeting is Her journey of pain began in 1999 being held at the Pirongia when she was at the beach with family in School hall on Saturday, Auckland. March 4 at 7pm She was carrying a chilly bin when Previous dairy farmer and she fell down a hole in the grass and now healing evangelist pastor sprained her ankle. Geoff Winter, of Manifest She never made it to the beach and Love Church, will lead the ended up in a moon-boot for a year. meeting. Pastor Winter invites you to receive prayer and hear TC020317BT01 more about how God can CHRONIC Regional Pain sufferer Chrissie Massey is unable to work, has gained transform your life. 20kg and uses a second-hand wheelchair as her only mobility.

Business Ms Massey was diagnosed with CRPS She’s since regained her vision in one type 1 by pain specialists at the North eye, but her sight is worse when the pain workshop Shore Hospital. flares. If you are a start-up or The disease struck again three years She is unable to work, has gained 20kg small business owner, you later when she was fixing her washing and puts all her money towards her might like to check out a free machine. mortgage. business workshop on If fell and squashed three of her left Her partner of five years races between Wednesday, 8 March and 22 fingers and the pain spread again. caring for her, taking her to March. But Ms Massey learnt how to live with appointments, working as a builder and The workshop will be held the pain in her hand and ankle. renovating the house. at the Burchell Pavillion, 1 She worked full-time for a medical “I don’t know what I’d do without Gorst St from 12pm to alarm company, raised children, did 10 Simon. He’s a very good man to me.” 1.30pm. Contact Sylvia on km runs, instructed Zumba, went on They don’t sleep in the same bed 021 0225 1694 or visit hikes up Mt Pirongia and bought a house anymore because it would be too painful icanaccounting.co.nz on half a hectare of land in Pirongia to do — Ms Massey sleeps in a home hospital up with her partner, Simon Craddock. bed instead. Things took a turn for the worse in 2013 She has developed severe depression as when she was installing a medical alarm a result of a lifetime of CRPS. on a property. “CRPS is nicknamed the suicide dis- She slipped on steps and damaged her ease,” she says. right knee, causing the CRPS to spread And she admits contemplating the act there too. regularly. Her one escape is sleep — She then had CRPS in both sides of her which she can only reach with morphine body, which disrupted her balance and and sleeping pills. caused several falls over the next four For the last 18 years Ms Massey’s had years. ongoing appointments with doctors, psy- And now the disease covers her whole chologists, neurologists, physio body. therapists and other health professionals. TC280217SPHIKE A fall in September caused the loss of Just getting into a car and travelling to BEFORE CRPS took a turn for the worse, Ms her vision — the pain was too much that appointments is immensely painful. Massey enjoyed hiking and exercising. something had to give, she says. ■ Continued page 4

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Circulated free to 14,055 homes through Te Awamutu the maize leaves start to brown, Perhaps it well end with of free stuff has changed hands New Zealand now has a we will have soon saved up people spending wisely, due to neighbours helping each million people on the guaran- and surrounding districts. enough daylight to get us drinking less booze, going for other online. teed retirement income which CIRCULATION 14,055* (7136 urban, 6919 rural) through winter. walks and telling each other The Ohaupo fields are replaced the universal super- The tai chi classes have been how much they are loved? greener than green and farmers annuation several decades ago. We welcome letters - preferably via email. They hugely beneficial and while we Perhaps some of the students who planted chicory have That was never universal as should be under 300 words and must have the marvel at how Vern Wilson will work hard to get qualified ensured that the cows now have when old people go into “care” sender’s name, address and phone number. No started his career on low wages, then leave Te Awamutu for full tummies, are happy and they lose/lost their entitlement. pseudonyms are accepted and names will only be with a cheap home, and has brighter places? produce plenty of milk. That expression was dreamed withheld in special circumstances at the discretion now become successful, we see This will make room for Your pages have brimmed up only so that politicians could of the editor. Letters are not usually acknowledged something in his writings akin more lovely people to come with news of sporting success win your votes. and may be edited, abridged or discarded. to the wonderful work of here. and coffee is the fashionable Councillor Wilson predicts a Charles Dickens. On a lighter note, the sum- order of the day. harsh winter despite it being an MANAGER He is the Artful Dodger who mer has brought cooler than Te Awamutu is going to be election year. Alan Price raises questions about how it normal weather and breezes to revitalised. Sick birds are being Central government are [email protected] will all end whilst his fellow enjoy. The Naturist Society has nursed back to health on shamelessly in giveaway mode councillors banquet in style and hosted its annual Twister com- Manugatautairi and we had a so we will all do well. EDITORIAL JAMES PARLANE Dean Taylor (editor) like the character Oliver Twist, petition without injury. lovely Christmas tree in the [email protected] Colin Thorsen (journalist) [email protected] Entitlement attitude needs to change Doctor visits Bethany Tiddy (journalist) [email protected] Here are some of the local After the court cases have money has a right to say how cost elders ADVERTISING newspaper headlines in the last been completed and sentences some of it will be spent, such as Dorinda Williams few weeks: given, how about we have the rents paid automatically and far too much [email protected] Ram-raid theft of thousands photos, names and details of food tokens only for specified Ange Holt of dollars of goods and money those people in the local paper? items at the supermarket. [email protected] from a local store; How do some families survive In return, some work should I totally agree with the Bookings Theft of thousands of dollars financial struggles and some do be expected. How can we see comments made by Colin [email protected] of roofing from a charitable not? paddocks full of thistles, ponds Walters and Moira Stinson building; Does the answer to the chil- and ditches to be cleared, litter about the cost of doctor’s fees CLASSIFIEDS Schools giving breakfast and dren’s hunger lie in the cost of in street gutters, and say there is ($44.50) and repeat prescrip- Tania Cortesi-Western, Alanah Harvey, Tania King lunches to children who do not the bottles in the recycling bins? no work available? tion charges of $20 for super- [email protected] have food; In our grandparents’ days A practical topic for research annuitants. A family reports they are people thought it an affront to among high school students Worse still, when I went in struggling financially on $1000 a their independence to accept might be studying how attitudes one weekend it cost me DELIVERY QUERIES 0800 111 200 week; charity. Now people think it is have changed in the last two or $60. POSTAL ADDRESS Recycling bins not collected their right to be supported three generations. It doesn’t finish there for 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840 as they were overflowing, often financially by ‘the government’ Is there a link between thiev- me as when I go to the chemist OFFICE HOURS with alcohol bottles. without seeming to realise that ing and the expectation of a with my prescription I then Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm Those involved with the ram- tax dollars come from hard- benefit? An attitude of pay $15 for my low dose aspirin PHONE 07 871 5151 | FAX 07 871 3675 raid theft were quickly brought working people in their own entitlement, it’s my right. We and $5 each time for my other into custody. Often we do not community, not from some need to expect changes not only tablets. hear much more about a crime faceless department in Welling- from our leaders but from our- There are lots of other ISSN 1170-1099 (Print) ISSN 2253-4075 (Online) after the first report, due to legal ton. selves too. people in the same position. *Circulation Source: Audited Bureau of Circulation, 1 YE Dec 2012 proceedings. Surely the giver of benefit OLIVE REDMOND MARGARET CAVANAGH

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WHAT’S HOT Ready for the fight with ACC

■ From page 1 But it has no suspension, A Hamilton consultant He says ACC have “latched no padding and a weak bat- neurologist believes Ms onto” the specialist’s report. Ms Massey has tried every tery life. Massey doesn’t have the dis- “A rare condition to a GP is WHAT’S NOT suggestion from health profes- If she tries to take the ease. bread and butter to a special- sionals. wheelchair outside, the lack of ACC needed the specialist’s ist. The specialist will prob- She tried water aerobics suspension causes excruciat- report to progress her ably be listened to before me. but the change of temperature ing pain and the battery dies. obtaining a wheelchair. “I think there needs to be a HOT hurts her sensitive skin. She would have bought a Ms Massey says she had a second opinion. ■ Fonterra tankers and big trucks She tried physiotherapy power wheelchair herself but 45-minute appointment with “If ACC decide to go with always stopping at crossings for me but being touched is unbear- she doesn’t have the $13,000 the specialist and was told she his report, everything gets put and my children to cross safely. able. that it would cost. didn’t have CRPS. on hold. She nearly tried electric “It’s the one thing I need “He told me it was all in my “If she doesn’t have CRPS, ■ Waipa libraries running arts shock treatment but the hos- more than anything else. head.” she may no longer be eligible demonstrations to educate the com- pital changed its mind, she “If I had the wheelchair In a letter to ACC in 2015, for ACC payments. munity. says. earlier, I wouldn’t have had the specialist says he “found “The ACC cover will cease Mindfulness exercises help extra falls.” no evidence of chronic re- because it’s not an injury. ■ The driver who stopped and — but recently the pain has Last month Ms Massey gional pain syndrome”. “The tragedy of this is that assisted along Park Rd when two been too strong to stay fo- approached The Courier be- However, he said her clini- ACC are now questioning her dogs on the loose attacked my dog cused. cause she had lost the energy cal record was “most compel- diagnosis.” on the lead causing me to be bitten Ketamine is the only thing to keep fighting for a power ling for a functional and He says Ms Massey is never on the leg. that helps the pain. wheelchair. dissociative neurological syn- without pain any more. The medication lulls her But after ACC was ap- drome”. “A motorised wheelchair ■ Seeing the vast array of ages and into a trance-like state and proached it promised Ms “This is a series of presenta- would make a big difference. abilities racing at the Tuesday night provides pain relief, sedation Massey a one-week trial of an tions with physical symptoms “Ms Massey has been really cycle race. and memory loss. outdoor power wheelchair which reflect deep psychologi- stoic throughout this journey. Ms Massey says she has complete with suspension, cal difficulties.” “Her fortitude and strength NOT plans to ask her doctor for padding and a powerful bat- The specialist has not re- has been amazing.” ■ medical marijuana. tery. sponded to repeated requests Ms Massey has seen her Lake Ngaroto weeds have taken “I’m willing to try any- Ms Massey says getting a for comment. first glimmer of hope in years over again. Time needs spent on the thing that will help my pain.” wheelchair would be a mir- Te Awamutu Medical with the promise of a power upkeep of the area. ACC has covered Ms acle. Centre Dr Paul Kennedy has wheelchair. ■ Massey since 1999. However, she is fearful it regularly seen Ms Massey If the wheelchair trial is a Loud truck starting early morning in The accident insurance may never happen. since 2013. success, Ms Massey says her a normally quiet residential street. company has fitted out ramps The wheelchair may take He says the specialist’s re- life will be transformed. ■ Poor dog on Meddings Cres left in her house and currently more than a month to arrive port came as a “major shock” “I’ll be able to go outside in home alone chained up on a hot day give her weekly payments of and could be removed after the to him and Ms Massey. my garden. $456 and two hours a week trial. “However, he is a respected “I’ll be able to go down to while owners went away. home help. According to Southern and recognised specialist, and the village for a coffee. Three years ago Ms Cross, CRPS is poorly under- he has made his opinion.” “I’ll have a piece of my life Massey asked ACC for an stood and difficult to diagnose. But Dr Kennedy says CRPS back.” TEXT: write TAC HOT or TAC NOT then your opinion. outdoor power wheelchair. And Ms Massey’s doctors is a “definite entity”. But the battle with ACC Send to 021 241 4568 She has been waiting for have differing opinions about “With Complex Regional continues as she waits for her one ever since. her disease, which affects her Pain Syndrome, nerves that wheelchair trial. She has completed chance of getting ACC don’t usually trigger pain be- “They can’t come and give EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. assessments and has met with payments and a new gin to trigger pain.” me my freedom and then take Send to [email protected] health professionals to pro- wheelchair. Dr Kennedy says CRPS is it back off me. gress obtaining a wheelchair. If ACC concludes that Ms rare and usually at the bottom “ACC have picked the DELIVER: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. She was tired of waiting so Massey doesn’t have CRPS, of the lists of possibilities. wrong person if they think I’m purchased a second-hand in- funding may stop and she’ll “That’s why it’s often miss- giving up without a fight.” Drop into our offi ce 97 Sloane Street door wheelchair. never get her wheelchair. diagnosed.”

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In near perfect conditions, it’s done in the 6km event. Ohaupo dairy farmer Andrew Reymer is urging 306 runners, walkers and The adults in the 6km field landowners to get on board with Healthy Rivers/ strollers took part in the 2017 could only watch in awe as Wai Ora: Proposed Waikato Regional Plan Change Te Awamutu Marathon 12-year-old Joe Morgan of 1 and make a submission. Clinic’s annual Kakepuku Hamilton blitzed the field in He believes the proposed plan change will Fun Run and Walk last 23.05 bettering 13-year-old old require a tightening up of his systems and more Sunday. Charli Miller’s last year’s time work. This year’s event drew by one second. His farm is made up of half peat and half ash runners and walkers from as Brother Adam ran a well- soil. Drains and tributaries on the farm have been far away as Gisborne, Waihi paced race and finished third fenced in work started about 30 years ago. Beach, Ngaruawahia, Auck- in 23.59. “About four years ago we installed an eight-litre land and Raglan as well as Sixteen-year-old Josh effluent storage pond, to replace the two-litre pond locals. Hindrup took out second in we built nearly 30 years ago. The drink stops around the 23.45. “The old pond simply wasn’t good enough courses did a roaring trade The women’s race turned anymore. Fencing has helped prevent erosion and with thirsty athletes making out to be a family affair, with cows getting stuck in drains, and therefore less sure they kept hydrated in the daughter and mother Lucy effluent going directly into drains and tributaries.” warm conditions. and Toshimi Farrell of Hamil- Meeting regional council and Fonterra stand- As in the past, the fruit pies ton taking out first and second ards has always been a priority for dairy farmers, were a welcome reward at the respectively. he says. Animal welfare and financial viability has finish, along with the chance Fourteen-year-old Lucy’s been a priority. of winning one of the many time was 26.17 and Toshimi “I feel we’re already on the right path, so I don’t spot prizes. 27.37. find the proposed plan change too daunting. It’s After last year’s record- Eleven-year-old Liza Ball of nothing to be scared of — it’s not all doom and breaking run, the legendary Kihikihi was third in 31.50. gloom.” John Bowe of Te Pahu once The 6km event had a large He has some questions about what’s proposed again made the 14km run his number of children taking and is preparing his own submission. own. part. Seven-year-old Arie He’s also interested to know details of the Leaving the field in his Moran of Hamilton finished implementation plan and who is responsible for the wake, he crossed the line in 51 the 6km in 33.42. co-ordination between all parties, including minutes and 30 seconds. Te Awamutu’s Mia Hancy, farmers, industry and council. Cameron Hall of Hamilton 7, ran 34.06 and nine-year-old A high level of collaboration with sectors and Harriers took out second with Olivia Bredenbeck, also of Te industry is required to ensure the plan is successful a time of 54.04. Awamutu, finished in 36.17. and discussions are underway about what Anthony Hancy of Te Awa- TC020317SPBOWE Ross Murphy opted for the industry-led schemes might look like and what mutu was third in 54.30. LEGENDARY John Bowe, of Te Pahu, once again made the lesser 6km walk distance this framework and training would be needed for The first woman home was race his own, winning the 14km run. year. certified Farm Environment Planners and nutrient Otorohanga’s Melissa O’Brien He finished in a fast 41.51. advisors. in 1 hour, 3 minutes and 51 second place. walker over the 14km finish. Mike Sutton was second in His message to other farmers is to get on board. seconds with Natasha Cubis Poppelwell’s time of 1.36.19 Her time of 1.45.30 was 4 49.06 with Paul Blackmore “Most of it is actually very achievable. Some of of Hamilton runner up in was just 20 seconds slower seconds faster than her time third in 51.50. us will be hit harder than others, but most dairy 1.10.29. than last year’s winning effort last year. Jacqui Turner of Te Awa- farmers I know are already on the right track. If Paula O’Brien of Otoro- by Ross Murphy. Making it a family affair, mutu was the fastest woman you have questions or points in the plan you like or hanga took out third placing Johnston finished in daughter Jacqui Murphy was walker over 6km finishing in points you don’t agree with, Make a submission.” in 1.12.24. 1.45.20 and Ross Tyson of second in 1.47.32 ahead of Pam 43.22. Victoria Maikuku of The 14km walk saw Hamil- Hamilton was third in 1.50.45. Burns who had back to back Otorohanga crossed the line ■ Go to www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/healthyrivers to fill ton Marathon Clinic members Kirsty Murphy made it two third placings with a 1.48.51. A in 46.59 and 9-year-old Hayley out a submission form and have your say. Martin Poppelwell and Wilf wins in a row as she once pair of 12-year-old twins once Koppens of Hamilton was Submissions on the proposed plan close at 5pm on Johnston take out first and again was fastest woman again showed everyone how third in 49.06. March 8.

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B S Awamutu Golf Club, and you are invited to day it is, with the emphasis on “playing for U N S I O N TI ESS LU & LIFE SO join them for a great day of golf activities and the right reasons — raising funds for a socialising. worthwhile cause and supporting the com- CommSafe is fortunate to have Waipa munity minded volunteers who run it.” Networks once again on board as major The day begins with a Shotgun start at www.commsafe.co.nz sponsor of the tournament. 10.30am and food and refreshments are CommSafe is the Charitable Trust which available on course. The day concludes with services the Waipa District with Community socialising, prizegiving, raffles and a Charity Patrols, and provides up to date information Auction. on crime and suspicious behaviour occur- Some great prizes are on offer again this ring. year — with the Gener8 sponsored “Hole in In contacting CommSafe you are One” elevated this year to $20,000. Also up networking with over 3000 other households for grabs is a supply of export quality fillet and businesses through the Neighbourhood steak to be won in the Gross, Nett and Support and Gets Ready programmes. The Stableford categories. Some of the Auction aim of the group is to see this grow. items include a Golf Weekend in Ohope, two Please keep in mind that often when the drivers and two wedges, a Waikato Rugby Police are called out of town, volunteer Voucher and a Hills Trampoline. Community Patrollers are out there keeping Anyone interested in bidding for auction an eye on your businesses and homes. items prior to the day can contact Darryl Nix Without your support CommSafe may not be on 0275 447 161 to register your interest. able to maintain our services and as a result Entry is $220 per team, or $330 to sponsor the Te Awamutu Community may suffer in a hole and play. If you can’t attend, or are not general. a golfer, you may like to just sponsor a hole The Waipa Networks sponsored tourna- and take the opportunity to advertise your ment is their yearly major fundraiser, business out on the course that day. enabling CommSafe to continue to provide ■ Contact Cathy (872 60090) for entry details COMMSAFE AMBROSE an excellent service to the Waipa community. or email [email protected] CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT for an entertaining day Keeping community safe & fun way to support your community s a member of the Get your team together NOW and join us at the national organisation ACommunity Patrols of Te Awamutu Golf club for a day of Ambrose Golf New Zealand (CPNZ), CommSafe's main role is to assist Police to help minimise or prevent crime by being the ‘eyes and ears' on the street Call us for and to assist in making x All your power line needs communities feel safer. Locally this is done by an x Overhead and underground reticulation enthusiastic group of volunteers who kindly give x Construction and maintenance their time to conduct evening/ x Electrical inspections early morning patrols of Te COMMUNITY Patrol Awamutu, Kihikihi, Pirongia representatives at the and Ohaupo. Patrols are Christmas Float Parade. conducted on various nights Cambridge: 07 827 4014 throughout the week in a Te Awamutu: 07 872 0745 highly visible CommSafe meetings and providing follow Support Group please contact community patrol vehicle. up information to ensure the our Community Safety Officer Statistics show that towns with successful running of these (ph 07 902 0097). CommSafe www.waipanetworks.co.nz active Community Patrols see a groups. If your street or area also supports any initiative that reduction in crime. would like some more encourages and promotes a CommSafe is also information on setting up a safer community for the @WaipaNetworks responsible for the setting up Neighbourhood or Rural people living in it. of new Neighbourhood or Rural Support groups and PATROLLERS NEEDED CommSafe needs more patrollers to waipanetworks providing assistance to existing join its Night Patrol group. If you can offer some time (on ones. This involves providing a rostered basis) and are prepared to patrol at night (in Neighbourhood Support pairs) please contact patrol co-ordinator David Nordell packs, attending street or area (ph 021 502 390). Thursday, March 2, 2017 Te Awamutu Courier 7 Drive stocks shelves

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Heat on to find best lamb

he much anticipated finalists in the 2017 TBeef + Lamb New JUDGES at Zealand Golden Lamb work finding Awards (aka The New Zealand’s Glammies) have been best lamb at found. the 2016 final. Twenty finalists across the nation have made the cut and being a nation known for its lamb — the pressure is on. The top twenty have taken out 166 other entries for a place in the Grand Final, held at the Wanaka A & P Show next Friday, in the hunt for the most ten- der and tasty lamb. Grand Final head judge and president of the New Zealand Chefs Associa- tion, Graham Hawkes says Kiwis should be proud of the farmers who produce lamb of the highest qual- ity. “I whole-heartedly believe New Zealand has Each of the finalist’s final prizegiving. how farmers and the best lamb in the world lamb went through rigor- Beef + Lamb New Zea- processors work together and I think we should be ous scientific testing to land chief executive Sam to ensure that consistent celebrating the work and assess the tenderness, McIvor said the Glammies result time after time. efforts of our world-class yield, colour and succu- is a great way to showcase That’s what sets us apart producers,” says Mr lence of the lamb. the premium protein from other lamb producers Hawkes. From here they will be grown by New Zealand around the world.” “As a chef, I do my best judged in two rounds at sheep farmers. Those attending the to create innovative and the Grand Final by six of “We’ve been staging Glammies will have the interesting dishes and, as New Zealand’s leading the event for 10 years and opportunity to meet three a consumer, I enjoy what’s chefs. it’s a great platform to of our nation’s top on my plate but I’d like to 2017 marks ten years of highlight the attributes athletes, Beef + Lamb New encourage New Zea- the competition with a that make New Zealand Zealand Iron Maidens Lisa landers to acknowledge special award to announce lamb a favourite with Carrington, Sarah Walker the farmers who make that the Producer of the Decade consumers both here and and Caroline Evers- a reality.” taking place during the around the world but also Swindell.

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New joint venture aiming to Dairy an integral part increase innovation and technology literacy of the Kiwi economy joint venture between NZ MYOB, is also part of the joint Young Farmers, MYOB and venture and will offer cloud based AAgrimap will concentrate on accounting software to Young n spite of two years of economic increasing innovation and techno- farmers to give them a head start on instability and uncertainty fueled logy literacy in young New Zea- leading financial software. Iby fluctuating prices, the New landers. “At MYOB we’re proud to sup- Zealand dairy industry remains a The partnership will see mem- port the next generation of rural significant player to the country’s bers of NZ Young Farmers offered business owners,” said Scott economy. $650 worth of MYOB and Agrimap Gardiner, MYOB strategic pro- That is the finding of the latest New software, free, and the opportunity gramme manager. Zealand Institute of Economic Re- to be to be exposed to the latest in “We’ve worked along-side New search (NZIER) quarterly report. technology. Zealand farmers and their advisors Federated Farmers’ Dairy Industry Agrimap CEO and farmer Andy for more than 25 years to help them chair Andrew Hoggard said the Lowe, said it was important to succeed,” he says. report was not surprising and once introduce innovative technology “We’ve seen enormous change again illustrated the value and tools to the next generation of in the agricultural industry and importance of our largest export young farmers, as they would be the seen how technology is playing an sector. innovators of tomorrow. even greater role in running suc- “It says it all really. Our industry Mr Lowe helms one of New cessful farms. So we’re delighted to contributes $7.8 billion to New Zea- Zealand’s most successful farm data support Young Farmers at the start land’s total GDP. That basically software companies that enables of their rural career.” means 30 per cent of export dollars farmers to collate data simply and NZ Young Farmers CEO Terry coming back into the country is easily. Copeland said the joint venture courtesy of dairy,” he said. The cloud-based farm manage- would enable members to be ex- The industry had been subject to ment software focuses on farm posed to innovative technology scrutiny during the recent downturn ing millions of dollars for local “The reality is the dairy industry is records, team collaboration and solutions and would have a sig- in terms of its resilience and future economies,” he said. vital to our country’s overall task management. nificant impact on their day-to-day sustainability, but Mr Hoggard said One particular satisfying outcome economic health. Even in the most “New Zealand’s Young Farmers lives. the NZIER report should set the was the industry’s increasing aware- difficult trading conditions with the are the future of the industry. At “By forging a partnership with record straight and dispel the doom ness and action around environmen- current geopolitical situation, we are Agrimap we want to do all we can to MYOB and Agrimap we are and gloom merchants. tal obligations, which was being coping well and still holding our own. help them succeed in becoming the emphasizing the need for today’s “Unfortunately there remains nega- achieved alongside more industry “This report confirms that our dairy best they can be,” he says. young farmers to experience and tive perceptions about our industry profitability. industry is resilient and capable of “Providing free accounts to all understand the role IT will play in and yet we employ over 40,000 “It’s well publicised now that as an meeting future challenges around NZ Young Farmers is a way for their futures,” he says. workers supporting regional industry, we have spent in the region economic volatility and environmen- members to engage with and learn “These two outstanding com- economic development and growth. of one billion dollars on environmen- tal sustainability. It also predicts from digital technology. This is a panies are superb examples of how “There’s lots of jobs in these rural tal management systems, whether it increasing demand globally for dairy skill that will soon be more vital technology can improve our Prim- areas which wouldn’t exist if it is looking after effluent, planting products and the potential for emerg- than knowing how to drive a ary Industry. They both offer vital weren’t for dairy. What perhaps around our waterways and ing markets which would enable us tractor. We’re here to help.” management tools and we are people don’t realise is the flow on identifying land not appropriate for to maintain our competitiveness,” New Zealand’s largest account- delighted to be working alongside effects go past the farmgate generat- dairying and protecting it. Mr Hoggard said. ing and payroll solutions provider them.”

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Waipa District Council has ment has now returned Morris said Waipa District be in a position where we can This newspaper is subject to NZ Press extended a short-term financial $100,109.59 to council coffers. Council could only take advan- take advantage of them,” he Council procedures. A complaint arrangement that has already Yesterday the Council took tage of such opportunities be- said. must first be directed in writing to the returned a $100,000 windfall to steps to extend the borrowing cause of its relatively low debt In line with Council’s invest- editor’s email address. If not satisfied ratepayers. and reinvest that money for a levels and strong cash balances. ment policy, the money has with the response, the complaint may In September last year the further four months at a fixed Last year’s annual report been invested with highly-rated be referred to the Press Council, P.O. Council took advantage of a rate, to earn an additional showed Waipa’s end-of-year banks with the arrangement Box 10-879, The Terrace, Wellington favourable difference in $84,000. The transaction was debt was $13.2 million with a locked-in for both sides. 6143. Or use the online complaint form borrowing and investment formally approved by the Coun- cash balance of $15.5 million. The interest earned from at www.presscouncil.org.nz Please rates to borrow and invest $21.5 cil’s Finance and Corporate “The market has made these these and other investments include copies of the article and all million at a fixed interest rate Committee earlier this month. interest rates available to us will be reflected in the 2016/2017 correspondence with the publication. for six months. That arrange- Chief financial officer Ken and our district is fortunate to annual accounts. TrueStyle - Rural Outlook Another TrueStyle project nearing completion Also introducing to the team our tracked PT30 Bobcat

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Te Awamutu Rotary is com- ton, who will be speaking on Big trained pilots for some of the bining with Puahue School PTA Bristols. world’s major airlines. to host a fundraising dinner at Dr Truman was Air New After taking early retirement Puahue Hall on Tuesday, March Zealand’s first women pilot and she returned to New Zealand and 14. later went on to fly Bristol involved herself in many hobbies The event continues a more Freighters for Safe Air around and activities, including the Cut- than two-decade old tradition of New Zealand. ting Edge Textiles group and Te Awamutu Rotary having a She then worked for British working as a glass artist. Rural/ Urban night which Aerospace in Scotland at their She specialises in fused and revolves around nine local rural Jetstream Aircraft manufactur- slumped glass and will bring districts. ing plant, rising through the some of her work on the night as It is always a popular night — ranks from project assistant to examples. a social event for the district project manager and project All residents of Puahue and resulting in many thousands of director for the $450 million parents of Puahue School chil- dollars going back to either the Jetstream 41 development before dren are welcome to come and hall or schools in the district, heading off on more interna- have an enjoyable evening depending on the community’s tional travel. together. needs. Dr Truman later returned to This year renowned keynote Scotland as managing director of ■ For more information about TC020317SPSUETRUMAN speaker is aviator and glass British Aerospace’s Flight Train- booking phone 021 2730177 or 872 AVIATOR and glass artist Sue Truman. artist Dr Sue Truman of Hamil- ing business unit where they 1704. Dictionaries given to Y3 students

This week 25 Year 3 Puahue through the classes. School children were delighted They are used daily by the to receive a free dictionary children and they all treasure each, donated by the Kihikihi them. Rotary Club. Puahue School is grateful to Each dictionary has the Kihikihi Rotary members who student’s name inside and they continue to raise money and get to keep them as they move give back to their community.

TC020317SPPUAHUE YEAR 3 Puahue School students with their new dictionaries, thanks to Kihikihi Rotary Club.

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BY COLIN THORSEN AND IAN with Germany who were HEPENSTALL 33/100ths of a second slower. By the time the final was run, The Cycling New Zealand Webster had completed three track team is on cloud nine after races in the keirin and he felt being the most successful decidedly second hand. Up country at the UCI World Cup in stepped Mitchell who was again Los Angeles. fastest in the opening lap of the The team won four medals on final in 17.3 as the Germans the final day, following their five- fought back to within 0.1s at the medal effort 24 hours earlier. 500m mark before Dawkins It is the most medals the showed his poise and power to Kiwis have ever achieved in a produce a superb final lap for the single World Cup, securing them New Zealanders to win in 43.710, the World Cup Round Winner with the Germans nearly 0.3s award for the first time in nearly behind. 20 years. To contrast the efforts of the Te Awamutu Sports’ Olympic proven performers were the out- trio of Rushlee Buchanan, Jaime standing efforts from the teen- Nielsen and Racquel Sheath agers. played a key role in New Zea- Teenage tyros Campbell Stew- land’s historic World Cup win. art (Palmerston North) and Tom Sheath and Nielsen were Sexton (Invercargill) combined again in the medals on the final to claim a bronze medal in the day after teaming up with men’s madison. Buchanan and 18-year-old Both the junior world cham- Michaela Drummond to claim pions worked well, picking up silver in the women’s team pur- points in 10 of the 12 sprints in suit the previous day. the madison. Drummond, who rides for Ireland were the only team to Manawatu, has strong Te Awa- put two laps on the field to mutu connections. She and her cement the victory with parents David and Lisa (nowa- 210815SPLASTANA1 Denmark’s bold sprint for second days living in Ashhurst) lived FLASHBACK: The gold medal winning New Zealand team pursuit line-up of, from left, Bryony Botha in the final sprint enough to edge here 15 years ago. Her proud (TA Sports), Madeleine Park (Auckland), Michaela Drummond (Ashhurst, formerly of Te Awamutu) and the New Zealand pair for the grandparents, Mike and Janice Holly White (Auckland) on their return from the UCI Junior Track Cycling Championships in Astana, silver medal by one point. Drummond and Barry and Irene Kazakhstan in 2015. It was an exciting effort from Moore, still live in Te Awamutu. Stewart and Sexton who each Sheath and Drummond won a While the Australian com- single point. edged out Germany for the vic- won medals on the first day. second silver medal when bination scored minor points Nielsen produced an excellent tory in a hard-fought encounter. These two emerging stars will no teaming up in the women’s 20km throughout, the Kiwi pairing of 3:34.056 effort to dispose of It proved a gruelling day for doubt put pressure on the madison, while Nielsen claimed Sheath and Drummond put Poland’s Justyna Kaczkowska by key sprinter Webster, who incumbents for April’s world bronze in the women’s individ- everything into the final two a second in the 3000m individual combined two rounds of the team championships and next year’s ual pursuit. sprints, winning the double- pursuit to claim bronze. sprint with the keirin competi- Commonwealth Games. The madison is a two-person points final sprint. However, the The Kiwi team’s final day tion. In between keirin rounds, The team returned on points race with one rider in play Australians managed to edge out medal run was led by a gold he was man-two in the strong Tuesday and after a break will at all times, with one rider hand- Italy on the line to take second in medal in the men’s team sprint morning ride of 43.620 in the first set to work in the six-week build slinging the other into the con- the final sprint, and pip the where the trio of Ethan Mitchell, round of the team sprint, which towards the world champion- test. Kiwis for overall honours by a Sam Webster and Eddie Dawkins earned them the gold medal ride ships in Hong Kong.

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The Gallagher Chiefs Waisake Naholo to remark- plete the scoring. started their 2017 campaign in ably score his second inter- Next up for the Chiefs is the best possible fashion, cept try in the opening 20 their first home game of the grinding their way to a 24-15 minutes. Cruden converted season - a mouth-watering bonus point win over the again to stretch the lead to 11. local derby against the Blues Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Two Sopoaga penalties at FMG Stadium Waikato Stadium in Dunedin. reduced the Chiefs’ lead to tomorrow (Friday) night. Despite a lack of territory 14-9 at halftime. Last year’s Te Awamutu and possession for most of A well worked lineout Courier top Super Rugby tip- the match, two intercept tries move down the touchline ster Mark McNaughten to wing James Lowe and a between hooker Hika Elliot (Homeward) got his title de- Rural Supplies gutsy defensive effort helped and halfback Tawera Kerr- fence off to a flying start, pave the way for the three Barlow saw Elliot break free nailing 9/9 winners in week tries to none season opening and score in the left hand one. For ALL victory. corner. Cruden nailed the All 12 tipsters hit the your zinc Against the run of play, sideline conversion to push ground running, including Steinlager requirements Lowe latched onto a loose the lead out to 12 points. newcomers Brett Watson Pure 15 Stubbies pass from Aaron Smith and As the match headed into (Carpet Court) and Chris See the scooted away for an intercept the final quarter Sopoaga Mylchreest, John Gibson $ 99 team at try from near halfway. Captain added two quick penalties to (Mylchreest Electrical). 29 PGGWrightson Aaron Cruden added the con- narrow the gap to just six Watson elected to play his version from under the posts points. joker (double points) in the 41 Market Street | Te Awamutu | 07 870 2830 to give the Chiefs a 7-3 lead. The Chiefs reply was just opening round. He prospered Lowe was to the fore as quick with a composed and after managing 8/9 winners to again, this time picking off a patient attacking raid ending take an early lead in the pass from Highlander’s in a Cruden penalty to com- competition. ROUND 2 DRAW

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BY COLIN THORSEN when I’m amongst the 1200 when I needed it and of course other competitors starting at helping out with my entry fee. Te Awamutu’s sole entrant the same time.” “They have been awesome, Rodney Prescott will be relying His weakest link is on the as has my wife Nic who I have on base fitness to get him bike. been leaving nearly every week- through the 33rd Kellogg’s “I never got to the 180km end to look after our kids so I Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zea- mark in training so I’m not sure could get out and train.” land in Taupo on Saturday. how I will feel after seven hours Ironman New Zealand was “I’ve always been pretty on the bike.” the first international Ironman active playing rugby, touch and As for training for his first event established by the owners soccer, so I’ve always had a bit crack at the Ironman, Prescott of Ironman Hawaii. of a base fitness to get me says: “To be completely honest, Today it is one of 40 global through most things,” the I haven’t done anywhere near events, each comprising a 3.8km 37-year-old tyre technician at enough. swim, 180km bike and 42.2km Fonterra told the Courier. “I try to do something every run that qualify participants for “I have done a few sprint two or three days, I included the the annual Ironman World triathlons in the past. Taupo Half Ironman last Championship in Hawaii. “A mate of mine did the December as a bit of a practice It is New Zealand’s biggest Ironman in 2015 so after that I and finished that in six hours and richest annual interna- thought about doing it, then my which I was really happy with. tional one-day sporting event, mate said ‘enough of these little “I really didn’t have a strict with the 2017 race expected to tri’s you should do the big one’, plan of attack for training, I just attract a field of more than 1200 so here I am.” fitted in what I could around participants from over 40 Prescott says finishing work and family life. A few countries. before the 17-hour cutoff would 100km-plus rides, some long The elite professionals will be acceptable but he is hoping to runs and a lot of shorter dis- race for a prize purse of complete the 3.8km swim,180km tances over the last six approximately $115,000, split bike and 42.2km run at about months.” evenly between male and female the 15-hour mark. Prescott has a sizeable sup- professionals, as well as import- “Anything under that I port team heading to Taupo for ant qualifying points towards would be stoked with . . . but the event, including his wife the world championship just to finish would be mass- Nic and children. He has also (limited to 50 males and 35 ive.” been made aware that quite a females). Prescott has considerable few of his mates are making the Age-groupers will vie for experience as an ultra-distance trip as well, which is pretty Ironman New Zealand titles as athlete, having completed four cool. well as 40 qualifying spots for half marathons, one full mara- “I will be looking forward to the 2017 Ironman World Cham- thon, two half ironman races seeing them when I’m out there pionship in Hawaii. and lots of smaller triathlon- and things are getting tough. The 2017 event doubles as the style events. “I would just like to thank 2017 Asia-Pacific Championship TC020317SP15 He rates swimming as his my employer Fonterra who has for the Military Division, which ON DEBUT: Rosetown’s Rodney Prescott gearing up for his strongest discipline. sponsored me and encouraged also offers 10 separate slots for maiden start in this weekend’s Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman New “I’m comfortable in the me along the way with training/ the 2017 Ironman World Cham- Zealand in Taupo. water but that could all change race clothing, time off to train pionship.

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JUNIOR RUGBY WEIGH INS WOMEN’S SOCCER BY COLIN THORSEN Crombie (33no). Waikare went perilously Tues 7 March, Thurs 9 March, Wed15 March 2017 Interested in women’s soccer? A three wicket loss to R & close to reaching their tar- 5.30-7.30pm Clubrooms Give the club a call - 07 871 3910 A Sangha XI has resulted in get, replying with 176/9. LEAGUE second placed Te Awamutu Best of the local bowlers Sports falling 10 points were Crombie with 2-15, Te Awamutu Sports Firehawks AINMEN behind leaders Cambridge Kevin Pearson 2-16 and Bur- Rugby League 2017 Muster T T in Waikato Valley’s Cham- gess 2-25. Wednesday 8 and 15 March 2017 R B pion’s Trophy cricket com- Te Awamutu Marist very 5-7pm at Rugby League Pavillion, Albert Park E T O petition. nearly toppled top of the All junior, youth and senior grades as well as girls aged A win over Morrinsville table Cambridge, losing by 13-17 years old interested in playing rugby league. N O in this weekend’s one-day one wicket at Castleton E

Contact 0273526380 for further information 2017 K match would assure Cam- Park. Marist’s innings never Congratulations to Norwood Te Awamutu, winner 6 months bridge a place in the final on got going due to some good free advertising from the annual club sponsors & codes ORDER March 25-26. The battle for bowling and fielding by function. www.norwood.co.nz/teawamutu YOURS HERE the second finalist spot is TC020317SP16 Cambridge, dismissed for 97 We also thank the following Club Sponsors for their continued now wide open with one one- BAG of five wickets for in 32 overs with Vinay More generous support: day match and a two-day Marist medium pacer (22) and Scott Sands (21) top match to play. Devante Waho. scoring. Marist went on the The VE Vets sponsored attack, taking wickets regu- Te Awamutu Sports Blue A Sangha XI who chased the larly with Devante Waho Contact Linda or Peter 07 8713910 | [email protected] | www.tasports.co.nz | Mon-Fri 9-3pm team sit on 23 points with total down for the loss of starring with 6-45 off eight Morrinsville and Hinuera seven wickets with more overs. hot on their heels with 21 than 10 overs to spare to It was Waho’s second five and 20 points respectively. R secure a bonus point. wicket bag of the season. & A Sangha on 17, Otoro- Cambridge outplayed The right hand, medium fast maximum SHADE in the PEAKE of summer hanga 16 and St Paul’s 13 Otorohanga to the tune of bowler was up to the chal- TheTh AlAlu LiLite™t ™ AlAliminiumi i i awningi iis bby ffar tthishi season’s’ favouritef it whenh it comes tot a cannot be ruled out either, 130 runs at the Cambridge lenge as Cambridge looked while newcomers St Peter’s Square, securing a bonus to take the game away from classy, long lasting permanent shade or cover option for your outdoor living area. have yet to register a point. point in the process — scor- Marist early with some big TA Sports Blue captain ing 264/8 and dismissing the shots. Marist needed one Brandon Weal said his team opposition for 134. Hinuera more wicket with 18 runs KITSETS had a ‘bad day’ at the week- (145/8) beat St Peter’s (174/8) still required. A close run AVAILABLE end. “Hopefully we can by two wickets and Morrins- out chance from Scott Sands SPECIALISING IN: ALSO bounce back over the next ville (176/3) beat St Paul’s nearly wrapped it up for the • SHADE SAILS few weeks and make that (174/8) by seven wickets. host team. Cambridge, how- • COMMERCIAL AND final.” In the division two Chair- ever, hung in there to win in RESIDENTIAL ROOFING Dev Sangha’s team had to man’s Trophy, Pratt’s only 20.1 overs. • EUROSTYLE WALL CLADDING forfeit the toss after turning Milking Machines Te Awa- Unbeaten Pirongia up late at Kihikihi Domain. mutu Sports Gold won a retained their lead in the After electing to bat first, nail-biting contest against South division with an eight TA Sports were bowled out Waikare by five runs at run win over Tokoroa, scor- for 142. Wickets tumbled Albert Park. ing 279 and dismissing Toko- regularly at one end with no The hosts scored 181/8 in roa for 271. one able to support Danyn their allotted 40 overs This Saturday sees Te Stewart who made an thanks largely to Mike Awamutu Sports Blue away Locally operated - unbeaten 63. Aitken’s 40 off 35 balls (six to St Paul’s in Hamilton, call David now for a FREE QUOTE The home team were fours) and an invaluable Sports Gold meet Kaihere at 07 871 8334 - 027 280 4800 then unable to make suf- unbroken ninth wicket Albert Park and Marist are 30 PAYNE ROAD - TE AWAMUTU ficient early breakthroughs stand of 76 between Rob away to Waikare at Te to apply pressure on the R & Burgess (25no) and Cam Kauwhata Domain.

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WANTED clean fill for For her price is far to cover cost of hall hire. Kihikihi. Phone 022 091 above rubies." 3195. ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE A joint promotion by the Dance Groups around the Waikato, this notice by Te Awamutu Good Companions Dance Club. OURUWHERO ROAD To book your place on the dance floor, contact Coffee Colin McKenzie phone 07 871 1979 Firewood Extension to Road Closure until + 6pm Monday 13 March 2017 QUOTA CLUB FIREWOOD Classi’s Pursuant to the Tenth Schedule of the Local FISHING TOURNAMENTENT Mac 4m truckload, Government Act 1974, notice is hereby given delivered $350. Phone 07 that, for the purpose of carrying out road - 3/4 March 2017- 823 6712. IN ASSOCIATION WITH Phone 871 5151 reconstruction on Ouruwhero Road, the above [email protected] road will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic for THE KAWHIA BOAT CLUBUB FIREWOOD for sale, 5m3 truck load - $180, the period indicated above. $60 entry per Angler delivered - expected DC Clibbery for all Chartered Club members shortage this winter. Chief Executive Phone 07 873 9190 or 021 www.otodc.govt.nz Phone David 027 497 8347 617 349. Thursday, March 2, 2017 Te Awamutu Courier 21 Flatmates Trade Services Property & Home Employment Vacancies FLATMATE wanted, FLUE cleaning and log Maintenance professional person fire inspection $100 and MARSHALL WEED Customer Service Assistant EXTERIOR house PART-TIME DELIVERY PERSON prefered $150 p/wk. all flue and log fire SPRAYING cleaning. Phone Ultra We require a flexible and reliable person, for a Phone 027 4874282. repairs. Phone Mark 021 (TE AWAMUTU) Clean 0800 569 656 today! part me posion including rostered Saturday 457 342 / 8298103. • Retractable Reels We are looking for someone to deliver the NZ Herald To Let and Waikato Times three-four days per week. You will mornings. Dues will include serving and • Gorse, ragwort etc LAWNMOWING assisng customers, inwards goods, and general BUILDING to rent, large need: Free quotes, honest, maintenance- heaving liing and physical two bay building, not HANDYMAN WE DO IT ALL! reliable. Ash Valley ★ Your own reliable vehicle. vermin proof, but bird Mowing. Call 870 2012 or ★ Cell phone. work involved. proof, Pirongia area $120 FIX IT GUY 027 918 7549. ★ Must have a clean NZ full driver’s licence and p/wk plus GST. Phone Glen 870 2224 The ability to start early - around 3.15am. 871 9934 or email - Handyman ★ To be reliable and able to work unsupervised. have basic computer and communicaon skills. - General house [email protected]. Over 23 years experience LOUNGE suites cleaned. You will be an employee of our company and not a Knowledge of pool and/or landscaping products maintenance Phone Ultra Clean 0800 contractor. - Repairs 569 656 now! would be advantageous. - Painting Computer Services For more information phone Peter 027 419 2529 ROOMS TO RENT - Gardens Please forward your CV - Free quotes PC PROBLEMS? and cover letter to NO fix, no fee, local IT Storage NO JOB TOO SMALL! professional available for [email protected] Phone Dale on site repairs, upgrades TE AWAMUTU 027 765 1446 and trouble shooting, PC and laptop sales, no call SELF STORAGE PAINTER out fees for help, Phone From $23 p/wk Portable, insulated, power, Matt 027 515 6996 or 871 24 hour access carpet, curtains KING COUNTRY 9946. Dave Rowe Painter and Decorator are Camera Surveillance Various sizes DRILLING an Otorohanga based business with a Phone/text 07 847 3172 Gardening & Phone 07 856 7584 reputation built on quality and finish of their 027 458 2904 FA Landscaping or 027 608 1749 work. The well-established, family run www.rooms2go.co.nz OF L SPARE PARTS company have plenty of work on so despite PIRONGIA having recently employed a new Painter, ASSISTANT H S LOCAL OLE they are in need of another one! Giltrap Engineering Ltd is a progressive TREE In this role, you will be responsible for • Soak • Surface wells company based in Otorohanga, manufacturing SERVICES JOBS painting and decorating the interior and and distributing farm machinery locally and • Lined Soak holes exteriors of residential and internationally. • Concrete products FOR commercial properties. We are offering an excellent opportunity for available LOCAL PEOPLE To be successful, you need to be: an organized and enthusiastic person to fill a • Foundation Drilling Tree Services • Self-managed with initiative and a full time role in our Spare Parts Department. • 4WDTrucks solution focused approach This person will report to the NZ Parts OWNER/OPERATOR: • Customer orientated with a friendly, Manager,with responsibilities including receipt, personable nature packing and dispatch of spare parts orders to Free advice & quotes FREEPHONE • Accurate with an eye for detail and a the NZ Dealer Network, unpacking shipments STEVE COLSON Contact John to the stores, forklift driving, stock counting 871 9943 commitment to quality and efficiency 0508 HOLES DUG and general stores duties.The ability to pass a 021 110 7581 It would be an advantage if you could 0508 465 373 drug and alcohol test is essential as we do pre- wallpaper.You must also have a full employment as well as random testing. drivers licence. GARDENINGGARDENING This is a full-time position, Monday – Friday, We’re looking for a positive, “can-do” Quality, experienced where you can really take ownership of attitude in someone who will enjoy the gardening - Hedges, roses, challenges and rewards of this important role. or general weeding. projects and see them through from start to finish. Excellent customer relations, computing and NNeedeed a handhand communication skills are essential. SAFE ‘N’ SOUND MOSS, ALGAE LLetet u uss help!help! To apply for this role, send your CV STORAGE LICHEN TREATMENT Regular maintenance and cover letter to: If you would like to be a part of our energetic • Electric Security Fence Windows - Exterior/Interior or a clean up. team, please send a cover letter and your Call Tess 027 238 2517 [email protected]. CV to: • 24/7 access Colorsteel roofs [email protected] Roof spray, Tiles and 872 2853 A/hrs For more information, please phone 0 • Camera and patrolled 580525AA by 5pm, 14th March surveillance Decromastic roofs Farm Employment Kylie Mouat on 07 873 7104. 027 440 7101 Rotary clean, pavers, or 871 2171 driveways and footpaths Commercial buildings FARM Low Pressure Housewash Vans & Utes The Professional Arborists MANAGER MEDICAL RRhyshys N Nelsonelson NURSERY Chipping, Felling, TOYOTA Hilux 1989 ute, WANTED CENTRE petrol, tidy $3000.00 ono. 027 360 2847 Maintenance, Pruning, WORKERS Phone 027 625 8806. or 871 7389 Removals, Stump 180 Cows Grinding, Hedge Cutting, Wharepapa South ASSISTANT PAINTER Section Clearing and Vehicles Wanted much more. Phone Gerard OtoMed Ltd is the sole medical centre based in 25 YEARS experience, 027 290 0701 the rural town of Otorohanga. We are seeking a references available, Free Advice with Quotes! interiors, exteriors, preferably qualified Medical Centre Assistant to CARS roofs. Phone Paul 022 475 Dennis Clements join our very busy team. 1351. 871 5221 Employment WANTED 027 485 1501 Vacancies Key responsibilities include: www.totaltreecare.co.nz Sterilisation, supply ordering & re-stocking Van or similar. PLASTERER [email protected] of rooms, assisting with minor surgery, Small repairs ok. EXPERIENCED, no job too CAFE WAITRESS clinical tasks as directed by clinicians, some All vehicles going small. Phone Ian 021 229 Health cleaning duties, and patient contact for quality or not. 7748. AND DISHY indicators. Phone or texts welcome IIN-STEPN-STEP Required to join the This is a job share position Monday-Wednesday, 021 0275 9284 PLUMBING Podiatry Services team at 4 hours per day, with occasional additional days OPEN as required. Applicants must be NZ citizen or AFFORDABLE LIZ CLARKE THE NES permanent resident. Successful applicant SAT ffor professional Trade Services RATES Must be able to work weekends. must undergo Worker Safety Checks in terms of BRIAN Krippner qualified care Two - four days per week. building, advanced trade Phone Colin (Child Specialist) the Vulnerable Children’s Act 2014. qualified, alterations and 027 498 9022 414 Cambridge Rd Email CV and cover letter to: Key qualities of successful applicant will additions, maintenance, or 870 6244 anytime include: no job too small, Te Awamutu [email protected] LBP108788. Phone 027 255 or phone 021 062 6552 • Ability to relate to people at all levels 5753. 870 4080 • Commitment to outstanding customer service Property & Home • Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time & work CHIMNEY Maintenance HANDYMAN under pressure A1 Chimney Services, REQD - Part Time • Computer proficiency & sound keyboard skills safety check, clean and CARPET • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality parts. Phone Andrew TTreeree pruningpruning & r removalemoval For aged care facility at all times Taylor 871 4244. in Te Awamutu. CLEANING • Be a motivated energetic self starter StumpStump g grindingrinding Exper in general • Take responsibility to work within WoodWood c chiphip supplysupply IICRC Approved repairs, painting etc. CLOTHING Further details recommended guidelines Alterations and repairs, TTreeree inspectionsinspections on contact. Knowledge and training in infection control and fast professional service, References reqd. moderate charges. Phone QQualifiedualified a arboristsrborists sterilisation procedures, health & safety, and Raewyn 07 2807910. Must have own transport. Medtech 32 PMS would be an advantage. Nathan Hughes Grant Eyre (Manager) Details to If this sounds like you, please forward Growing Spectrum Ltd 871 7107 [email protected] DRAINAGE ULTRA CLEAN your CV and covering letter to P O Box 7, 103 Lyon Street, Kihikihi 3800 No job too big www.groundzone.co.nz Otorohanga or email to otorohanga.medical. For more information phone Grant on 871 6166 or too small - Call 0800 569 656 Classified Advertising [email protected] or email [email protected] WE DO IT ALL! WOODSPLITTING Applications close 8 March 2017 FOR all your firewood COMMERCIAL and HOT LINE Phone 870 6244 or splitting. Phone Ken 027 domestic cleaning. Call Colin 027 498 9022 472 4544. MaidMarj, 871 3309. 871 5151 22 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, March 2, 2017 Employment Vacancies

Can you help? PART TIME RECEPTIONIST FARM MANAGEMENT ROLE Relieving PET ACareer Boost Opportunity I need real estate salespeople. Do you Focused Physiotherapy Te Awamutu is looking MINDER know anyone who is considering selling for a part time receptionist for our busy clinic, Teachers WWee o offerffer onon gooining supportsupport w withith r reegularular farmfarm Maihiihi School seek Must have current residential / lifestyle / rural Real Estate? 15-20 hours per fortnight including some early planninplanning andand farmfarm a advisorydvisory i input.nput. A teamteam drivers licence and evening shifts finishing 6.30 pm. approachapproach w withith c clearlear e expectationxpectation passionate, energetic some experience. If you think they have the enthusiasm, Please email CV and cover letter to andand c communication.ommunication. NZ trained relieving energy and the desire to succeed, they A 330330 cowcow p property,roperty, 20km20km fromfrom TeTe A Awamutuwamutu Contact can call us for a confidential interview. [email protected] withwith v veryery goodood threethree bedroombedroom h home.ome. IdeallyIdeally youyou teachers who are [email protected] wwillill havehave veryvery goodood basicbasic principlesprinciples inin dairyindairying, wanting day to day Phone 027 682 1390 It could change the rest of their life! aanimalnimal health,health, stockstock a andnd p pastureasture m manaanageement,ment, relieving. somesome I ITOTO o orr tertiarytertiary q qualifications.ualifications. B Bee a ableble toto leadlead a andnd m manaanage d dayay t too d dayay a activitiesctivities ofof Please email cv to: LJ Hooker Te Awamutu ffarmarm a assistantssistant a andnd o otherther s seasonaleasonal f farmarm s staff.taff. offi[email protected] 41 Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu WillinWillingnnessess t too c communicateommunicate andand r reporteport t too o ownerswners RELIEF Contact: Ken Hagan AREINZ oonn ar reeguularlar b basis.asis. Ap positiveositive a attitudettitude w withith gooodod Mobile: 021 353 488 BUILDING APPRENTICE workwork e ethicsthics anan advantaadvantagee.. PleasePlease n noteote w wee h haveave a MILKER Diane Tyer 07 871 5044 Please do not apply by Friday 10th March if nnoo dodogs policypolicy onon thisthis f farm.arm. IfIf i interestednterested a andnd havehave REQUIRED ac currenturrent NewNew Z Zealandealand V Visaisa t thenhen emailemail u uss w withith you sleep in, take too many days off, have to Farm close to get a ride to work, have to hold on to your cell coverincovering letterletter inin y yourour C CV.V. EmailEmail [email protected] Te Awamutu/ phone all day, or if you will become an expert Pirongia. Casual Staff at your job with no need to learn or take Phone Mark advice aer the first day. 027 276 9661 Needed Apprence must be able to talk and work at the same me, must also remember to Positions have become available for come back to work aer lunch. No building Casual Laundry Assistants to help with experience necessary, but praccal Sharon had her the processing of laundry in a large experience a must. industrial laundry. Your role will include the loading and unloading of machines, Apply to Terry - finger on the pulse sorting, scanning and packing of products [email protected] and feeding of linen through finishing when she advertised or PO Box 635, Te Awamutu equipment. her vacancies in the Full training will be provided to successful applicants. local classifieds Please phone on 07 872 0171 to register EXCAVATOR your interest for the above position. OPERATOR

We are seeking an experienced Class 5 - Truck and Excavator Operator to join our team. Trailer Operator Our Company services Te Awamutu, Cambridge, Otorohanga and We are seeking an, experienced, competent, motivated surrounding districts. and reliable Truck and trailer operator to join our team. The person we are seeking should possess the following: If you have: Phone 871 5151 • Experience in farm drainage and • A clean & current Class 5 license earthmoving. [email protected] • Can drive forwards & backwards • The ability to work unsupervised. • Roadranger experienced • Attention to detail, accurate docket • Tipping experience work, good communication skills and a • Good communication & time management skills positive attitude. • Safe work practices • The ability to drive a truck and trailer • Pride in your work would be an advantage • References If this sounds like you, please apply to: • Willingness to participate in pre-employment & Got something to sell? Rural Contractors Ltd 9276611AA random drug and alcohol testing List it in the classifieds. 101 Arapuni Road, RD 5 • A can-do attitude TeAwamutu Te Awamutu We offer: Phone 870 6610 CALL 871 5151Courierr • Excellent remuneration Email [email protected] PH: 871 5151 • Consistent hours FAX: 871 3675 Please email CV’s to [email protected]. [email protected]

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DRIVER WANTED 1337 A truck driving position has become available within a progressive bulk haulage company that operates mainly in the Upper North Island. A This position would be for a driver based in Te Awamutu. WEATHER A full Class 5 Licence is required, it would be preferable to have experience with tip trucks fo week en i g 3 March 2017 but not essential. Min C° Max C° Rain/mls Both permanent full time and relief drivers will be considered. ArohenaArohena 1133 2266 1188 To apply please phone: KihikihiKihikihi ------The Manager NgahinapouriNgahinapouri ParaweraParawera - - - Dibble Transport 1997 Limited PirongiaPirongia 113.13.1 29.229.2 33.2.2 07 871 5272 PokuruPokuru - - - PukeatuaPukeatua 113.73.7 227.77.7 114.54.5 TeTe A Awamutuwamutu 1133 2288 4 RecordedRecorded b byy y yourour ffriendlyriendly llocalocal weatherweather p peopleeople

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Win tickets to see Teddy, ★ The Best Value In Show Business ★ Chuck and David Strassman New Zealand’s Longest Running Cinema MARCH 2-8 International comedy star, David Strassman’s brand new show, iTedE is an uproarious take on our technology-laden lives — and it’s coming to Hamilton next Wednesday. Better still we have a chance for you to win tickets to the 9.15pm Clarence Street Theatre show. The sharp-tongued HACKSAW RIDGE R15 You won’t just watch it, Chuck Wood and loveable 5TH POWERFUL MONTH. you’ll experience it Ted E. Bare have been and if you enjoy seeing good actors perform thrust into the world of ENDS SOON. SAT 4:55, SUN 3:05, WED 7:30 a well-written script, be enthralled by every social media, constantly on minute of it, but it is not for everyone. their iPads and iPhones, not “Outstandingly excellent for those who love interacting with the real Live Theatre.” Allan. world. With everyone con- LA LA LAND M FENCES PG nected to social media and 4TH DELIGHTFUL MONTH. the internet 24/7, will LIMITED SEASON. Strassman get them back ENDS SOON. SUN 12:55, MON 5:45 under control? FRI 10:00, SAT 2:55, SUN 1:05, Strassman’s iTedE TUE 5:55 introduces an amazing new technology that brings the “I have to admit it’s a darn world’s most advanced one of New York’s most shows in Auckland’s THE EAGLE HUNTRESS G good version of the legend. It reminded me of the epic blockbusters of Puppetronics to the stage. In renowned stage designers, SkyCity Theatre this week- FINAL SAT 3:10 a world-first feat, Strassman Luke Cantarella. end, then Baycourt Theatre, the 60’s without the monstrous creatures. simultaneously operates Since his early perform- Tauranga Tuesday night A lot was filmed in NZ and Weta did a five characters in a hilari- ances in the 1990s, and two shows next simply amazing job of all the effects and ous never-before-done, six- Strassman has had numer- Wednesday in Hamilton. LION M weapons etc,really sensational.” Allan. way conversation, using a ous television appearances Tickets available from THU 5:25 & 7:40, “There were several times during the movie handheld wireless remote in Australia and a series on Ticketek. I was on the edge of my seat holding my control that sets new stand- ITV in England and TV in FRI 10:20, 5:25 & 7:40, breath anticipating the next moment.” LB. ards in ventriloquism. New Zealand. ■ You can enter by text (write SAT 2:50 & 4:45, “LOVED IT!! What a wonderful, delightful Combined with cutting iTedE will be sure to TAC Strassman, plus your name SUN 1:00 & 2:55, fantasy movie! You can certainly tell from edge lighting and state-of- delight audiences with side- and address, and text it to 021 TUE 6:05, WED 10:10, 5:25 & 7:50 the production that a lot of love went into it. the-art production, splitting comedy, jaw drop- 241 4568) or mail (address to It might not be a hit for US audiences but for Strassman and his well ping Puppetronics and a The Strassman Competition me, who absolutely loves all things fantasy, known puppet characters visual feast on stage. It’s the and include your name, address this was one of the best movies to come out will bring mayhem and ultimate great night out. and daytime phone number). HIDDEN FIGURES PG in that genre for some time.” Amanda. theatrics to a set designed by Strassman plays three Deadline is 5pm Monday. THU 5:25, FRI 10:10 & 5:25, THE GREAT WALL M SAT 12:45 & 5:20, THU 5:30 & 8:00, FRI 5:30, SUN 10:30 & 3:30, FRIDAY SAT 1:00 & 2:45, SUN 12:55 & 5:45, WED 10:00 & 5:25 D.J Wilkie MON & TUE 6:15, WED 5:30 THHI From 9pm EXPERIENCE IS ------MANCHESTER BY THE SEA R13 FRI 8:00, SAT 7:35, WED 8:00 SAT $15 Steak SAT 5:00, SUN 3:35 URDAY Nights It’s the Wolverine film we’ve always wanted and it deserves some high recognition It’s with acoustic PORK PIE M both the most forceful film in the series and Te Awamutu Bible Chapel country music THU & FRI 5:45, SAT 12:50 & 7:45, the most sentimental one. This is honestly one with JR every SUN 11:00 & 6:10 of the best comic book movies of all time. 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BOTH START NEXT WEEK THE COUNTRY DOCTOR M SAT 3:00, SUN 1:10, WED 10:20 & 5:40 SPECIAL FAMILY CINEMA They’re back. First there was an opportunity then there SING PG 3RD MONTH. SAT 12:40, was betrayal. Sorrow,loss,joy, vengeance, SUN 10:50 hatred, friendship,love,longing, fear, regret, heroin, self-destruction and mortal ------danger. MOANA PG 3RD MONTH. www.teawamutu.nz/courier T2 TRAINSPOTTING R16 SAT 12:30, SUN 10:40 THU 7:50, FRI 7:45, SAT 7:30, ------Check out what’s on, people, links, ggames,ames, list yyourour SUN 5:40, MON 6:05, BALLERINA G 3RD MONTH. FINAL SUN 11:10 business,b i communityit groups, upcomingi events.t WED 7:35 Home of the online Te Awamutu Courier SPECIAL MORNING SHOWS FRIDAY, SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY 24 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, March 2, 2017

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