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Car boot sale School PTA is holding a Car Boot Sale on the school’s back field this Sunday from 2021 at soundcheck for Tuesday's To The Island Tour concert at Hamilton's Arena, from left: Liam Finn, Mitchell Froom, Neil 9am until noon. Finn, Elroy Finn, . Photo / Dean Taylor Cost for vendors is $25 per carboot. To book a spot phone 871 9727 or email [email protected] Crowded House keep crowd Mid-year Christmas Mt Pirongia Lions Club is hosting their over 65s Mid Year Christmas Dinner for rockin’ on home ground Pirongia residents again this year and is looking to update their database. Dean Taylor enced keyboard player and producer family and friends gave a masterclass “As much as I love Founders, this If you fit the criteria and would Mitchell Froom and Finn’s sons Liam on popular music. room has a great feel.” like to attend contact Jill, 027 obyn and I have been for- and Elroy on guitars, drums and Most songs afforded the crowd the Favourites such as Four Seasons In 6477410 or Lois, 021 02574250. tunate enough to see every backing vocals. chance to sing along – all were given One Day, , Crowded House tour in New And at a chance to catch up at a warm reception, even the three new , Something So Easter Hunt R Zealand – and for the To The Tuesday’s soundcheck and before offerings. Strong and Don’t Dream It’s Over gave Island Tour we took in the outdoor the show, Neil made a point more At Hamilton, Neil said it was good Neil the chance to stretch the audi- Pirongia Monthly Market is on show at ’s Bowl of than once of how great the band were to be home as he launched into Mean ence’s vocal abilities. this Sunday at the Pirongia Brooklands on Saturday night and playing and how privileged they were To Me second up – the And the band showed they could Community Hall and Chapel, Tuesday night’s “homecoming” show to be able to tour and play his exten- anthem as he described it because Te rock with steaming versions of Pine- Crozier Street. at Claudelands Arena. sive back catalogue and new mater- Awamutu gets a mention – and a big apple Head, , Private This month there is a special I noted at New Plymouth how ial. cheer from the crowd. Obviously, Universe and . Easter Hunt for the children happy Neil looked being on stage with At both shows the crowd warmed plenty of you were there. from 9am until 2pm. a smoking-hot band – fellow Crowded quickly, but most just wanted to And he loved the room – the first House founder Nick Seymour, experi- watch and listen as the Finns and time he’s played at Claudelands. continued on A3

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Ivermectin worthwhile combination became infected. the Child Cancer Foundation near compassion. In response to Lloyd Anderson’s There is now even more the arcade. I noticed a white 2016 They stayed with him waiting letter and his comments about evidence to support its use. Holden Commodore parked on the for the ambulance, keeping him Circulated free to 14,045 homes in Ivermectin, and in support of The mRNA vaccines may prove street nearby. safe and warm and sent an officer, Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Barbara Linton, may I point out that to be very effective and safe, but It was there from before 9am who was an amazing gentleman, to a WHO-commissioned meta- in truth it is hard to know exactly until at least 4.50pm. notify me, . CIRCULATION 14,147* analysis of 11 randomised trials in how good as the safety, tolerability, It seems that we do not police He took me to the hospital as 1452 patients using Ivermectin immunogenicity and efficacy parking so all-day parkers can flout I was in no state to drive. PHONE: 07 871 5151 found: studies do not end until October the rules with impunity, or maybe They have followed up by POSTAL ADDRESS: Faster time to viral clearance; 2022 for the Moderna vaccine and some don’t understand what P60 checking his bike and helmet, 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, Shorter duration of January 31, 2023 for the Pfizer means. putting it in his car which was out hospitalisation; vaccine. See clinictrials.com Lloyd Anderson on the road where he’d parked to Te Awamutu 3840 43 per cent higher rates of We live in interesting times. ride and bringing the car back OFFICE HOURS: recovery; Janion Heywood home. Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm 83 per cent improvement in Thank you, Police The compassion, Closed Public Holidays survival. On Wednesday morning last professionalism and service has DELIVERY QUERIES: In an observational Argentinian Parking rules flouted week my husband suffered a been amazing. Thank you. 0800 111 200 study when given together with I believe we have a one-hour medical event that caused him to We have a long road but thanks EDITORIAL carrageenan, it prevented all of parking limit in the main street, but have a serious crash off his to the community support we will it appears that some drivers think pushbike on Pokuru Rd. Dean Taylor (Editor) 800 frontline health care workers come out stronger on the other from being infected, while 58 per it does not apply to them. I want to thank the Police for side. Ext: 67705 0274 819951 cent of 400 workers not given this Last month I was collecting for their quick response as well as their Name withheld for privacy [email protected] Caitlan Johnston Ext: 67710 [email protected] Jesse Wood Ext: 67713 [email protected] Tourism bodies link for campaign SPORT [email protected] uckland Unlimited and regions are key visitor markets for ample of that. Waikato is Auck- ADVERTISING Hamilton & Waikato each other and wanting to support land’s largest visitor market and we Leon Green 027 2393864 Tourism have launched each other’s visitor economies hope this campaign inspires even a month-long joint ven- after what has been a challenging more of our friends south of the [email protected] A ture campaign to encourage resi- year. Bombays to pop up and try some- [email protected] dents to enjoy experiences in their “This is the first time we have thing new. 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A Crowded House tradition of playing a cover — for many years Hunters and Collectors’ Throw Your Arms Around Me — continued with David Bowie’s Heroes firmly part of the encore. The song is a tribute both to Bowie and the essential and frontline workers through Covid — and a rocking way to keep the crowd on their feet at the end of the night. After two hours the crowds were still smiling and raving about the show as they left — and his Crowded House showing that great songs and great musicians can create magic. As Mitchell Froom commented be- fore the show: “Not having music is like not having a sense of humour.”

Crowded House founder Neil Finn at soundcheck on piano, with son Elroy behind on drums. A Crowded House concert is always a joyous occasion and the 2021 version is no different. Te Awamutu Liam Finn on guitar and backing vocals for Crowded House. Photos / Dean Taylor Courier Showcase of Elemeno P’s many talents Your community newspaper for over 100 years Jesse Wood To advertise with us phone 07 871 5151

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1290 Waipapa Rd, RD 7 Te Awamutu Hard rock band Lucid Night, Larn Berge (left), Keenan Berge and David Barnett. Photo / Supplied

6 BED I 3 BATH I 3 CAR Jesse Wood David is along for the ride supporting them. “We’ve had suicides in the family so it really • Two dwellings + studio ucid Night are a Te Awamutu based hits home. When we play our music we get • 26 aside dairy + large feed pad hard-rock band who have been on the emotionally attached. We’re bringing back a bit scene for two years. of meaning to the music like it was with the • 133 ha (approx) Free draining soils L Frontman and vocalist Larn Berge has singer/songwriters in the 70s and 80s,” says been in bands for more than 20 years. For Keenan. • Milking 260 cows - Excellent production. Good fertiliser history brother Keenan Berge, the band’s drummer, and “We’ve been getting messages from people Astute buyers should seriously consider this well-developed & David Barnett, bass guitarist, this is their first days later saying “I can’t get it out of my head” band. and that sort of thing. maintained dairy farm. They that they’ll be able to activate the Te “That gives us the incentive and drive to keep Awamutu music scene, performing around moving forward as well.” To be sold by Auction on Thursday the 22nd of April 2021 at town at different venues and leading the way The Berge brothers’ father passed away two 1.30pm (unless sold prior) - Auction held at Te Awamutu i-Site, for other local bands. years ago and, in a way, that’s what brought “I’ve only been a frontman/singer since them and the band together. Burchell Pavilion, 1 Gorst Avenue, Te Awamutu starting Lucid Night, I was only a guitarist in Keenan had been living up north and moved previous bands,” says Larn. back down to be closer to family. “To start with I was a nervous wreck with “This is a bit of an outlet for that and it’s a mediocre voice and after vocal lessons and turning into better things,” said Larn. IAN NICHOLAS fighting through mental health issues I’ve be- The name Lucid Night comes from the come a high-energy, confident frontman and it struggle to sleep over the years due to several 021 854 452 shows that if you put your all into things and reasons. keep fighting you can achieve a lot in life.” Recently they hosted their own festival, Keenan says that Larn put the drumsticks Lucfest, at Larn’s place. Bands from Te Awa- in his hands. mutu and Hamilton came along to play. The band want to promote the support of Licensed Under REAA 2008 “It was just a really good vibe. Family and mental health and suicide awareness. children were involved, kids were just loving “Most of our songs are written around the it,” said Larn. dangers of addiction and the mental health “We’re starting to make some moves and problems caused through it. My personal ex- getting offered some pretty good gigs.” perience is quite extensive in that area,” says Last weekend they played with a touring Larn. band and have also played as special guests “In that hard-rock scene there are a lot of for Big Tasty, the winners of Battle of the Bands. addiction problems, mental health and suicides. Their long-term goal is to be playing at big We’re sort of grabbing that class of people that events. struggle and making it okay. Because if we can “We all have dreams of playing in front of get up there and sing it and perform it then it’s a big crowd and if you work hard at what you okay. want then dreams can come true,” says Keenan. “You can yell it out loud and tell people that The crew hope to get in the studio from June you have suffered and have had problems and to start recording, with hopes of an EP and some its okay.” singles coming out next summer. The brothers have experienced many trag- edies within their family. They find music a For more information, check out their source of connection between the two of them. i Facebook page. CrimeLine

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YOUR SLICE OF HEAVEN They attended seven family-harm related Road. incidents. They dealt with a car fire on Waipapa 1/405 Waipapa Rd RD7 Te Awamutu They attended seven mental health related Road, the vehicle was not stolen. incidents. A missing person enquiry was made. 4 BED I 1 BATH I 2 CAR They responded to a road-rage incident on Burglaries and theft: A stolen vehicle was Alexandra Street. recovered in Cambridge. Te Awamutu police Bringing to the market this rare opportunity to purchase your slice of heaven. A person was dealt with in relation to a assisted Raglan police with multiple stolen This solid beautifully renovated 4 bedrooms & study, 1 bathroom home has trespass incident at Pekerau School. vehicles, arrests were made. A person was People were heard doing burnouts at the found to be shoplifting from The Warehouse. seamless indoor/outdoor fl ow and exceptional views towards the magnifi cent top of Greenhill Drive. Disorders: Police attended disorder Mountain. Police processed a drink driver on Cam- incidents on Rewi Street, Road, bridge Road, they blew 600mcg. Alexandra Street, in Te Ku¯iti and at The 5 acre property has gentle rolling paddocks to graze some sheep, horses, They assisted Oranga Tamariki with an McDonalds. or cattle and plenty of room for the kids to play. There is a large 2 bay shed angry youth. Vehicle incidents: There were motor for storage of farm equipment or the boat. A firearms license was revoked. vehicle crashes in O¯ haupo¯ (no injuries), A suspicious vehicle with multiple alerts for Pa¯terangi and on O¯ torohanga Road (moder- Don’t miss out on the opportunity to live a pure New Zealand Lifestyle. shoplifting was located. ate injuries). The driver of a vehicle decamped A driving complaint about a speeding on foot after crashing on Cambridge Road. Te (unless sold prior) To be sold by Auction on Thursday the 22nd of April 2021 at 1.30 pm vehicle on Cambridge Road was reported. Awamutu police assisted Huntly police at a Auction held at Te Awamutu i-Site, Burchell Pavilion, 1 Gorst Avenue, Te Awamutu An intoxicated person was located on Park serious vehicle crash. Te Awamutu Police ∼ 872 0100 Victim Support ∼ 0800 VICTIM PAUL WHEELER Crimestoppers ∼ 0800 555111 Urgent traffic (cell only) ∼ *555 027 336 6158 Non emergency ∼ 105 Emergency ∼ 111 Thursday, March 25, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 5 Motorcycle centenary worth wait Big event returns after Covid delay

Dean Taylor motocross competition from 1965 to 1971. he deadline for the Hamilton In January 1969 Kiwi ace Hugh Motorcycle Club Centenary Anderson travelled to Czecho- may have been postponed slovakia and purchased both 250cc Te Awamutu’s Neville McBeth (left) with his 1968 250cc CZ that belonged to four times World Champion Kiwi rider T for a year due to Covid-19, and 360cc machines for racing in Hugh Anderson MBE and Lance Hawkins of Kiwitahi with three of his No. 107 Yamahas: 1973 SC500 on which he won but for Te Awamutu enthusiast European and UK events. the 1974 New Zealand Open Beach Championship at Whakatane (left); 1973 CZ250 (centre) and rare works YZ360B. Neville McBeth that didn’t make his The CZ machines afforded Hugh Photo / Dean Taylor job any easier. great success, including a French Originally planned for Easter 2020, national title and top 10 placings in The bike is owned by former impossible during the world Covid-19 the club (now 101) is holding a cele- all his International motocross GP motocross national title rider Lance pandemic. bration event based at the Hamilton debuts. Hawkins of Kiwitahi. “Some parts just never turned up.” Classic Car Museum from tomorrow He returned home to New Zealand Lance rode the SC 500 to win the Regardless, necessary parts were until April 11. in 1970 with his bikes and claimed a 1974 New Zealand Open Beach Cham- found and the bike is now ready for Around 50 bikes that have number of national motocross titles. pionship at Whakata¯ne. He was still display at the HMCC centenary competed in HMCC road race trials Neville owns the 1968 CZ 250 race riding it when he hosted the 1976 New celebrations alongside two more and motocross events will be on machine and has recently completed Zealand Championships on his farm. Yamaha race bikes belonging to display at the museum, plus a num- a complete rebuild. It required a full major engine Lance — a 1973 CZ250 and rare works ber of motorcycle related activities “The bike has seen nearly 50 years rebuild. YZ360B — believed one of 211 built are planned for the next two weeks. of motocross racing, including 30 Neville says the main problem and only six in New Zealand. Included in the display will be years of classic racing, and was well with this big displacement 2 stroke Other centenary events include a historic motocross machines owned due for a freshen up,” he says. race machine was related to the very Reunion Dinner on Easter Saturday, and raced by four times world cham- Testimony to the Czech motor- early Japanese electronic ignition. a swap meet in conjunction with the pion and national motocross cham- cycle companies’ manufacture qual- “Inconsistencies with the ignition Waikato Classic Club this Sunday, an pion Hugh Anderson MBE. ity, the bike had no major frame or timing advance curve led to complete art exhibition at the Waikato Art Neville has been a racer since he engine issues but did require a new engine destruction. Museum featuring works funded by was 16 and is owner of Kiwisport piston and two new chrome rims as “Fitting a new aftermarket ignition contributions from the club via the Restorations. they were out of shape and quite system sourced from Germany was Founders Theatre Road races in the He owns one of the ex-Anderson rusted. essential,” says Neville. 1970s and the release of the Centen- racers and while the extra time was Kiwisport Restorations also “The restoration process was ex- ary Book. appreciated, the problems getting completed a complete rebuild of 1973 Hugh Anderson on his 500cc tremely difficult as most parts for the parts during a global pandemic put Yamaha SC 500, a similar bike on Metisse on which he made a clean bike were no longer available and him on the back foot. which Hugh won his last New Zea- sweep to win the 1966 New Zealand needed to be sourced through eBay, To find out more go to www. CZ motorcycles dominated world land motocross national title. Championship. Photo / New Zealand Herald but this process became next to i hamiltonmcc.org.nz

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xcitement was in the air on Friday when the Balloons over Waikato Festival made E its way to Te Awamutu. Crowds gathered at Albert Park for the free Balloons visit Waipa¯event, featuring six hot air balloons, food trucks, entertainment and activities. This is the first time the event has been hosted in Te Awamutu, in previ- ous years it has run in Cambridge. It was supported by Waipa¯District Council. There was an opportunity to walk through the Waikato Sunrise Rotary hot air balloon for a gold coin dona- tion. The money raised went to the KidsCan Charitable Trust. The spectacle of the night was the take-off of all the hot air balloons; they Balloons weren't they only began their flights from 6pm. inflatable objects that attracted The theme was ‘Keeping it Kiwi’; crowds. Photo / Dean Taylor with New Zealand hot air balloons being the focus of the event. With the current border closure restrictions, no international hot air balloons were able to attend this year. It ran from Tuesday, March 16, and closed with the popular ZURU Nightglow at the University of Wai- kato on Saturday, March 20. Show of fire power from balloons visiting Te Awamutu. Photo / Tess Smith

Queuing for a go in the walk-through balloon. Waipa crowds loved the walk-through balloon. Three Brothers Band kept the crowd Playing with fire at Balloons Over Photo / Dean Taylor Photo / Waipa¯DC entertained with classics. Photo / Dean Taylor Waipa¯. Photo / Pam Thomson

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Waipa¯District Council is set to start by mineral build-up in the two bores. the new water connection between “Unfortunately this can’t be com- Kihikihi and Te Awamutu, as prepar- pletely remedied, but once the new ation for another major infrastructure pipeline is in place, residents will project gets under way. certainly notice improvements in this The connection will see a new area.” 4.8km water main built in the road The first step of the project is to reserve along Park, Golf and Flat survey the route by air, with a drone Roads, joining up with the Kihikihi collecting topographic information. Reservoir on Rolleston St. Once this information is obtained, Council’s service delivery group council will embark on the detailed manager Dawn Inglis said the project design process, which will be costed would provide resilience for the town and put out to tender. as it grows. The construction of the new pipe- “Kihikihi is growing rapidly, with line is expected to be under way in increasing numbers of new residents June and be completed by the end relocating here,” she says. of the year. “In order to cater for projected Funding will be provided by the population growth, the new alterna- Department of Internal Affairs Water tive supply project will provide Reform Stimulus package. The Te Awamutu Menz Shed donated a bunch of handmade toys and a picnic table to the children of Hazelmere treated water to the town from the Council is nearing the end of the Kindergarten. Photo / Caitlan Johnston. Waikato River (via the Te Awamutu new Te Awamutu water supply up- supply), reducing the reliance on the grade project, with the Parallel Rd current bores.” Treatment Plant upgrade due to be Dawn added residents should completed by October this year. notice improvements in the water Unique toys donated network as a result. More information about both “Residents will be well-versed in projects is available here: the existing issues we have with i waipadc.govt.nz/your-waipa/ to kindergarten kids discolouration and sediment, caused majorprojects. Caitlan Johnston up the toys straight away has blown to use their imagination when they me away, it’s a good feeling,” says Te walk through the gate — and they hildren at Hazelmere Kinder- Awamutu Menz Shed chairman Steve refurbished a carpentry table. garten have received a Maddington. “They’ve just blown us away with unique collection of toys They also made the kindergarten their generosity and their craftsman- C from the team at the Te a made-to-measure picnic table for ship,” says Hazelmere Kindergarten Awamutu Menz Shed. the children. teacher Linda Fowler. They all ran straight for the toys The toys and table were given as Linda says the handmade toys will and began playing with them when thanks to the kindergarten after they inspire the children to create and they were presented with them last gave the Te Awamutu Menz Shed a build things themselves. Wednesday. generous donation following some “We have the carpentry table and All the toys have been made from maintenance work the members did tools the Menz Shed revitalised and wood by members of the Te Awa- at the kindergarten during the term I’m picking that these are going to mutu Menz Shed and included break. encourage the kids to do some build- planes, trucks, trains, tractors and They had fixed furniture, a weta ing because they can see that these cars. house, a steel digger, the gate-to- are something that can be made,” says Kihikihi Reservoir will be connected to the Te Awamutu water supply. “The way they came in and picked nowhere — encouraging the children Linda. Photo / Dean Taylor Good fun — you betcha: Racing in Altrusa fundraiser Altrusa Te Awamutu is holding a the Races. You get the chance to who will hit the finishing post first. together with a group of friends and The fundraiser starts at 6pm Fillies Night fundraiser this Friday breed or own one of the fine You do not need to know anything have some fun while helping to raise this Friday — for more evening for Riding for the Disabled racehorses and bet on the races. about horses or even have been to funds for good causes. i information or to sponsor a and Pirongia Forest Park Lodge. Jockeys will roll a dice to move the races to have a great night out. Businesses can also participate by race, contact Altrusa at A Fillies Night is a Faux Night at their mount around the track to see It is a great social night to get sponsoring a race. [email protected]

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Farmer directors elected to the B+LNZ board

eef + Lamb New Zealand (B +LNZ) farmer director Martin Coup (Northern ) Band Kate Acland (Northern ) have been elected as the farmer representative directors for the B+LNZ Board. Martin, a sheep and beef farmer, has been re-elected as B +LNZ farmer director for the Northern North Island. Martin received 5287 votes while opposing candidate Gray Baldwin received 4740 votes, making for a winning margin of 547 votes. Kate is from Ashburton and has been elected to represent the Northern South Island district, replacing sitting Martin Coup. Photo / B+LNZ Kate Acland. Photo / Farmers Weekly director Phil Smith from Culverden. She received 5303 votes while Smith candidates. programme. received 2511 votes, making for a “Firstly, I want to thank Phil Smith “I’d also like to congratulate Martin winning margin of 2792 votes. for his contribution to B+LNZ. for his re-election and welcome Kate Kate has previously served as the “He has done an excellent job in onto the Board. associate director on B+LNZ’s Board in keeping the board grounded, focused on “As a farmer-led organisation, the 2018. the needs of famers, and has also built directors’ participation in the B+LNZ’s chairman Andrew great relationships for the organisation governance of B+LNZ is vital to ensure Morrison has extended his in the US market with his heavy we continue to deliver for our sheep and congratulations to the successful commitment to the Tri-Lamb beef farmers,” says Andrew. Farmers vote no to New Zealand Meat Board director pay-rise Following the New Zealand Meat Board in materials mailed to all farmers, with voting for producer and industry directors from appointed for the year ending September 30. (NZMB) 2021 Annual Meeting, NZMB director open to anyone regardless of whether they $144,200 to $180,000 per annum. “We stand by our decision to include the fees will not be increased. attended the meeting. The voting resolution The second resolution, relating to the director fee resolution following the thorough Chairman Andrew Morrison says the results show 51.57 per cent of voters were appointment of an auditor, saw 90.60 per cent review of NZMB’s director fees in 2020, and decision was one of two resolutions outlined against an increase in the director fees pool of voters agreeing that KPMG should be reviewed by Mitchell Notley & Associates Ltd.

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Out on her own to get ahead HOT BUSINESSES ■ VetEnt for amazing care of fur babies, compassion was Only months in, owners already planning to expand and add another hairdresser shown when one had to be put to sleep. Caitlan Johnston It just feels so right, like ■ Rosetown Print for taking time with 10-year-old when publish- mie Jefferies says she it was always meant to ing his writing and changes he never even wanted to made after printing. You were own her own hair salon, be A but that’s exactly what Amie Jefferies amazing, kind and very patient. she’s found herself doing after the ■ Rob’s Plastic Welding for one she was working for went into amazing and prompt service liquidation. repairing a trailer. And she says it’s now the best “We do have another side of the thing she has ever done. salon that we will open up eventu- ■ Wonderful service at “It just feels so right, like it was ally,” says Amie. Lemongrass for birthday bash. always meant to be — it’s the best The de´cor of the salon has a ■ feeling,” says Aimie. neutral boho feel to it featuring The quiz night at Station 32. Amie opened Hide Away Hair, white walls, rattan furniture, Very well run and a heap of fun. co-owned by her partner Adam wooden benches and circle Will definitely be back. Ryburn, in December last year at mirrors. ■ Kevin at Alexandra Auto 2/246 Alexandra St, right next door Amie says it was important to to Cut Throat Barbers. her to create a space that felt Body Fabrication. Great cus- She has two other hairdressers comfortable for her and the salon’s tomer service and he really working alongside her, Brooke clients to be in. cares about the client and their Kenny and Sarah Walker. “I wanted it to be a chilled out needs and does a great job. They have 34 years of and relaxing place, I want to come ■ combined experience in the hair- to work every day and feel like I’m Pleasant and efficient staff dressing industry, each enjoying The team at Hide Away Hair Brooke Kenny (left), owner Amie Jefferies at home and the clients like that member at Westpac who varying things about their jobs. and Sarah Walker. Photo / Caitlan Johnston. too — that it’s nice and cosy and sorted out problems. Amie takes to big makeovers, has a really nice vibe,” says Amie. ■ Prompt and helpful service Brooke favours short, textured cuts The renovation and fit-out of the and balyages, and Sarah likes space had to all be done in the from staff at Matthews Eyewear working with long hair, soft natural space of a week to ensure they Eyecare. colours and is the one to go to for were ready on opening day. ■ Pirongia School’s amazing a hair-up. Amie says that monstrous task induction process for helping The entire service menu was made possible thanks to fam- includes colours, foils, balyages, ily and friends who all pitched in, new entrants settle into school toners, cuts, styling, blow-waves, and especially Mylchreest Electri- and feel welcomed. hair-ups, hot towel treatments and cal who had an electrician working relaxation massages. outside of normal hours to get the Despite being only months into wiring done. running the business, Amie says “We were in here on Saturday there are already plans to expand afternoon and finished at 3.30am the salon and to bring on another Amie has 12 years of experience in the hairdressing industry. in the morning on Monday, the day hairdresser. Photo / Caitlan Johnston. we opened,” says Amie.

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Delivery of the three Cow, calf emerge as tonne totara log in 2012. chainsaw reveals Photos / Supplied shapes in the wood

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f you’ve ever been past ‘the log’ at Down to Earth Accountants in Mutu St and wondered what I it was doing there . . . your ques- Totara log tion has been answered. sat on the After lying dormant for several lawn for 9 years, the totara log was finally trans- years. formed on Saturday by prizewinning chainsaw sculptor Wayne Trow. Murray Downs had the three- tonne totara log shifted on to the property in 2012 with the intention of having a cow and calf carved from the wood. On Saturday Wayne put his magic to work to create exactly that — a cow and calf sitting on the lawn. Murray says he was impressed by Wayne Trow the cow sculpture plan that had been with his promoted in Te Awamutu (before completed Morrinsville ran with the idea) and work. toyed with buying a fibreglass cow similar to the one at VE Vets. Then he decided a carving would be better suited and reflect his inter- est in trees and farm forestry. Another chainsaw carver had in- itially been approached, but then Chainsaw sculptor Wayne Trow cutting the basic shapes into the totara log at decided he couldn’t handle the pro- the start of the day. Photo / Dean Taylor ject. Wayne has been chainsaw carving Wayne says the key to chainsaw A big work like the cow and calf for 34 years, winning competitions at carving is to envisage the finished is physically demanding as well — and the Mystery Creek National Fieldays, creation inside the log — and then is a full day of toil. Kawerau Wood Festival and other work into it in pieces. A number of people stopped by to events throughout the North Island. He starts with a standard chainsaw watch progress on Saturday and Mur- He is now just focusing on com- and removes large blocks. ray says many have come back to see missioned work; wood sculpting and As the work becomes more intri- the final work. He is over the moon developing his new YouTube chan- cate, the chainsaws become smaller with the result and welcomes people nel WT Creations. and smaller. to admire and respect the creation.

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Contact 871 [email protected] Thursday, March 25, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 15 Lessons for Layoff a blessing in disguise people new The onset of Covid-19 gave to the game Lockdown loss Courtney Allen brings change from the time she needed to start of bridge her gardening finance to gardening business which Te Awamutu Bridge Club is running has been a life- its popular series of lessons for those Caitlan Johnston long dream of who would like to learn the fascinat- hers. ing and challenging game often de- hile being made redun- Photo / Caitlan Johnston scribed as ‘the best card game in the dant would naturally be world’. a knockback to most, Lessons begin on Thursday, April W one Te Awamutu happening in the 15, at 7pm in the clubrooms at 888 woman has taken the occurrence and world a little differ- Te Rahu Rd. turned it into an opportunity. ently,” says Scott. One of last year’s students, Alison Courtney Allen had been working Courtney says Muggeridge, had this to tell about her in the finance industry for 16 years the programme experience: when the onset of Covid-19 restric- was a great influ- “As I am nearing retirement, I tions saw her role be made redun- ence on her. started to think of a new challenge dant. “It’s made me where I could meet new people. “It was a shock, I didn’t see it pursue what I’ve “I saw the bridge lessons coming and then within three weeks wanted to pursue advertised in the Te Awamutu Cour- the whole country was in a for a very long ier. As an avid card player I decided lockdown,” says Courtney. time,” says to give it a go. Now it appears being made redun- Courtney. “Under the expertise of our tutor dant was a blessing in disguise. And Scott says Sally, lessons begin with a video Being a gardener has been a life- he and his sister session on the fundamentals, fol- long dream for Courtney and she are immensely lowed by playing several hands of recently took the leap to start her own and Gardens and the services she December. proud of her. bridge. gardening business, having found the offers includes lawn mowing, “The Change Within is a course and “We really loved the way she “At times you are left feeling time to finally turn her focus to it. weeding, mulching and general coaching programme that helps to embraced the programme,” says muddled and confused but with Within a month of lockdown she tidying-up of gardens, and other gar- inspire people and then walk along- Scott. notes to read and homework to do started to study horticulture in the den services may be available on side them with coaching to help them Although it is early days for her it all became clearer and you couldn’t hope of finding a job in the industry request. to get on the path that they want to business, Courtney has begun wait to go back the next week. – but like most people are discovering She also offers a free quote service. go on to create the life they want,” handing out flyers around town and “Unfortunately after session 2, in these times, that proved difficult. “It’s really exciting; it’s cool to now says Scott. has had a few requests for quotes. Covid and lockdown arrived. Many “Covid has had a big impact on so be working for myself after being in The programme is tailored to each She is continuing to study and other tutors would have given up but many people, so many businesses, so an industry for 16 years and working individual and sees the likes of Scott further her learning and is currently not Sally and Nick. many lives and so many families yes, for a company,” says Courtney. travelling around the Waikato work- still studying horticulture at levels 3 “With Zoom and Bridge Base but in my case it has actually allowed Courtney’s journey to starting a ing with them in mentor capacity. and 4 through polytech and the Online a solution was found and we me the time to do that planning for business is unique and a programme And before the coaching is even Southern Institute of Technology. continued with our lessons,” says my business, to do the study and now that helped her get on the right track introduced, they work through a Alison. that the year is here I am really able was The Change Within. course covering topics such as nu- For more information or to “I have been playing about 12 to crack on and get a start on it,” says The education programme was trition, sleep hygiene, mindset and get a free quote for a service, months and I am hooked. You never Courtney. started by brother-sister duo Scott exercise. i contact Courtney by calling stop learning with bridge and with the After nine months she thought, and Toni-Anne Lee. The idea was “They’re things to help make you 022 6240 221 or emailing her support and encouragement from all “Why not start my own business?” brewing during the March 2020 feel better and have a clearer head at cjslawnandgardens@gmail. bridge club members it has been an The business is called CJ’s Lawn lockdown and it began operating last because then we see what’s com. ideal choice for me.

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he TA club has undergone several changes refresh of the interior to better reflect the current Barry says the club is also a very popular recently to better position itself to serve social environment facility for birthday parties and family/business its members in the future given the rapid The land purchased by the council is now functions. Ton-going changes in the hospitality a public carpark, with parking for about 50 “Our curtesy bus is available on request. industry. vehicles which is proving a useful addition to “The club is also routinely used by seven TA Club president Barry Ross says two years the town’s parking stocks. service groups for weekly/ bi-weekly or monthly ago the club realised it needed to change its meetings. business model to remain in a position to continue The Club’s inception “Bingo nights are a popular and well to serve its very loyal membership while continuing supported monthly event and a number of Te to offer a unique facility to the community and Sixty three years ago (in 1957) the TA Club Awamutu businesses use the facility for training service groups in the Te Awamutu area. was started by three local business men, programmes,” says Barry. frustrated that they didn’t have a place where He says it is a warm and friendly environment Carpark sale they could take visitors and clients for a quiet enjoyed by people from all walks of life. drink. “While Covid-19 has had an impact on our The club had discussions with several Also at that time men who were not returned interested parties culminating in the sale of servicemen were not allowed to join the RSA. 1450m2 of the carpark to Waipa¯District Peter Self our last remaining founding Council. member remembers fondly the initial This then allowed the club to develop 120m2 conversation between himself and two mates, at the front of the building into a commercial Bill Bonner and Bob Hinton. office space, which has been leased to an That was the catalyst for the formation of architectural company. the club. “It also added another revenue stream to our Money was raised via debentures that enabled business,” says Barry. the inaugural committee, chaired by Te The club has also undergone a complete Awamutu mayor Cliff Jacobs, to purchase the building on the present site from Frank Pinfold. The club flourished during the 70s and 80s peaking with a membership of over 300 members. It has undergone several alterations and additions during that time culminating in the current building of some 5002. Peter remembers snooker and card tournaments that were all night events such was the popularity of those sports at that time. Livestock sale day on Thursdays in Te Awamutu was the most popular night of the Bingo night is hugely popular — especially if week for the club. Founding Te Awamutu Club member Peter Self with club manager Jude Mitchell. Photos / Supplied it coincides with St Patrick’s Day. TA Club 542 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu | FreshChoice Te Awamutu, proud to support and We offer a warm and inviting e vir nt o Friendly staff, and in house eri m im c Ample off street parking en s a t Te Awamutu Otorohanga Putaruru supply the 2 Livingstone Brothers Ln 12 Progress Drive 89 Tirau Street TA Club groups, and all family gathe s; av r P: 07 871 6781 P: 07 873 8500 P: 07 883 3423 on Thursday’s and Saturda q s a

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11/04/21 Thursday, March 25, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 21 produce miracle at the Cake Tin

and yet still the Chiefs were good also impressed in the first spell for the enough to respond. Hurricanes, who initially bossed the McKenzie’s move to Four first-half tries for the breakdown and made life difficult for Hurricanes defied predictions for a Chiefs halfback Weber. 10 sparked unlikely tight contest between these two pre- With ball in hand, the Hurricanes viously winless teams this season. were lethal in the first spell. Barrett winning comeback From there, the Hurricanes should sparked the locals by pushing off All have shut the gate. They will instead Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert- RUGBY rue one that got away, with com- Brown and setting up Luke Campbell Liam Napier placency clearly setting in. for the opening try. Hurricanes coach Jason Holland go- The Chiefs responded immedi- onkers does not do it justice. ing as far to suggest his men got ately with powerful hooker Samisoni The Chiefs have pulled off a ‘bored’ with dominating. Taukei’aho hitting a superb angled miraculous second-half Just when you thought the Chiefs’ line off a McKenzie pass from first B comeback to end their year- season could not get any worse, receiver. Taukei’aho’s offload found long losing run at 11 games. McMillan ignited a reaction with his Trask to level the ledger. Four second-half tries propelled halftime team talk. From there, though, the the Chiefs to an unlikely victory over Chase Tiatia’s injection for Bay of Hurricanes found their rhythm as the Hurricanes in Wellington after the Plenty playmaker , which Laumape came to the fore with two visitors trailed 26-7 at halftime. pushed McKenzie into first five- telling touches. First Laumape broke All Blacks loose forward Luke eighth, sparked the Chiefs revival. into space from a second man play Jacobson was a standout down the Tiatia stuck first, but McKenzie — his long ball sending prominent stretch for the Chiefs, scoring the then produced the try of the night Hurricanes hooker in match-winning try and snaffling a with a brilliant jinking run that fin- at the corner. turnover penalty that sealed the ished with scoring under A Trask error from a botched high treasured victory. the sticks. ball opened the door for Rayasi to bag Damian McKenzie also proved in- Fourteen unanswered points, and the first of his brace following a fluential after switching to first five- the Chiefs were suddenly within Laumape cross-field kick. eighth midway through the second touching distance. Rayasi’s second, the Hurricanes’ spell. Despite their first-half struggles the fourth try, came after the locals The Chiefs will be overjoyed to end Chiefs had the better of many areas turned down another shot at goal. their losing streak that last week — controlling possession and territory This time lock James Blackwell pro- equalled New Zealand ’s — but their inability to convert pres- vided the subtle touch with his worst run — matching the sure into points proved costly. backdoor pass opening space for Highlanders’ 11 losses in a row during McKenzie slotting into 10 certainly Rayasi to slide through. their 2012-13 season. made them a more threatening pros- Those slick attacking plays were No one will be more chuffed than pect. nowhere to be seen when the Clayton McMillan, the interim Chiefs In a pivotal decision, Chiefs captain Hurricanes emerged from the sheds, coach who has managed to stem the turned down a shot at goal though. bleeding that began under Warren and he was rewarded when lock Only they will know why, and it’s Gatland last year. crashed over from the now their turn to wonder where their The Hurricanes will, conversely, rolling maul — McKenzie’s conversion next win will come from. be despondent, wondering how they pushing the Chiefs in front for the first ● Chiefs 35 (Kaleb Trask, Chase managed to blow a 19-point advan- A happy and relieved Damian McKenzie. Photo / Photosport time. And they did not look back. Tiatia, Brad Weber, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, tage to now remain winless after Dynamic Auckland wing Salesi tries; Damian three matches this season. a six-game losing run against the continue it by nailing a long-range Rayasi, in his maiden start of the McKenzie 5 cons) Hurricanes 29 That the Chiefs secured their first Hurricanes. penalty in the 74th minute — the season, confirmed his prodigious tal- (Salesi Rayasi 2, Luke Campbell, Ricky lead in the 68th minute tells you just started the Chiefs’ locals only points in the second half ent with a brace and All Blacks Riccitelli tries; Jordie Barrett 3 cons, how hard they had to fight to snap misery last year and did his best to — to wrestle back a one-point lead, second five-eighth pen). HT: 26-7 Hurricanes.

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Annual competition keeps growing

BOWLS Terry Casey). Second were Cicadas and third were Tui Chicks. e Awamutu Bowling Club’s In division two, the competition Business House Bowls has was again tight. been held annually for 28 The winners were 4 Stooges, ably T years and has gradually led by Errol Carter. grown to 32 four-player teams com- Second were Tigers and third were peting. Highfield. It is played over 10 weeks and the Thanks go to the greenkeepers for results are on wins and points. making the greens available. The first five weeks is an open Other people were involved to draw which is then divided into two organise raffles, cook sausages and divisions for a further five weeks. sell them as well as two members It is played in good spirit but the serving refreshments and cleaning up competition has become very keen afterwards. during this time. Without the sponsors, Magills In the first division, teams were Butchery, the event would struggle to very close with the top three teams survive. separated by two wins. Magills Butchery has been the This division was won this season club’s sponsor for several years and by Look Floors (Ian Fraser, Owen the club is grateful for the butchery’s Winners of the Te Awamutu Bowling Club’s Business House Tournament Owen Johnston, Allan Rounthwaite, Terry Johnston, Allan Rounthwaite and continued support. Casey (team sponsor) and Ian Fraser. Photo / Supplied Biggest Maadi Cup yet underway at Lake Kara¯piro

ROWING tive years. online at rowingnz.kiwi. The event Around 2600 competitors from programme contains finals race 123 schools are expected to compete schedules, competing club codes and The 2021 Aon Maadi Cup is on this with more than 8000 spectators mak- colours, full 2021 entries, and details week, March 22-27, at Lake Kara¯piro. ing it the biggest event yet. Kara¯piro of all trophies and all historic results. The Maadi Cup regatta is the Rowing also have 180 volunteers ■ A livestream of racing will be National Championships for second- working behind the scenes. available on Friday, March 26 and ary school rowing in New Zealand. Te Awamutu College’s coxswain is Saturday, March 27 at maadi.co.nz The regatta is a New Zealand Samuel Shaw and David Potts is their ■ Photos, videos and updates will be Secondary School Rowing Associa- coach. posted regularly on the Aon Maadi tion (NZSSRA) and Rowing NZ event ■ Te Awamutu College Races: St John’s College (back) goes neck and neck with King’s College in the Maadi Cup’s Instagram and Facebook and New Zealand’s largest rowing Boys U17 1X — Event 1 Friday at 8.10am Cup heats on Tuesday. Photo / Jesse Wood platforms regatta. — Te Awamutu College 1 ■ Sky Sport will screen a highlights It is hosted by Kara¯piro Rowing Inc Boys U16 1X — Event 48 Saturday at ■ How to follow all the action live results are available on rowit.nz package on the 2021 Aon Maadi Cup and South Island Rowing on alterna- 3.50pm — Te Awamutu College 1 ■ A full event schedule, entries and ■ An event programme is available from April 1

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It includes detailed information on the activities, services and projects we intend Join us at one of on delivering, when we will deliver them, where and how. It also includes the detail around our funding and financial management. our upcoming Ultimately, it tells you what your rates may look like for the next 10 years. events near you Hear more about our proposals and Over the next 10 years… what’s in (and what’s out) of Waipā District Council’s draft 2021-2031 Long We are budgeting on spending $2.0 BILLION $0.91 billion Term Plan. We’d love to chat! (just under half of our overall budget) MEMORIAL PARK CAMBRIDGE TRASH ’ N ON OUR DISTRICT TOUR ’ TREASURE MARKET including capital and operating costs WILL BE FUNDED BY RATES SAT, 27 March 2021 SUN, 11 April 2021 11am – 12pm 8am – 1pm

We are looking at an average rates increase for all rate types after growth, of COFFEE WITH THE TE AWAMUTU MAYOR, RED KITCHEN COMMUNITY BOARD MON, 29 March 2021 TUE, 13 April 2021 6pm 1.8% over 10 years 7am – 8.30am CAMBRIDGE LIBRARY WITH A MAXIMUM AVERAGE INCREASE OF CAMBRIDGE MAIN / COUNCIL FOYER, 4.2% in the first 2 years. STREET, OUTSIDE BNZ WILSON STREET TUE, 30 March 2021 WED, 14 April 2021 9.30am – 1.30pm 4.30pm – 6pm

The amount we TE AWAMUTU ROTARY TE AWAMUTU By 2027/28 EVEN AT LIBRARY FOYER, THIS PEAK, collect in rates is TUE, 30 March 2021 OUR DEBT 5.30pm SELWYN LANE is set to peak at we have room to borrow another FRI, 16 April 2021 BELOW MEET THE MAYOR AT 4pm – 6pm $304 $108 PIRONGIA FIVE STAGS MILLION 49% WED, 31 March 2021 KIHIKIHI MAIN MILLION 5.30pm – 7pm STREET, OUTSIDE THE if we have to. OF OUR TOTAL REVENUE SUPERETTE FOR 2021/22 (YEAR 1) TE AWAMUTU MON, 19 April 2021 TWILIGHT PRODUCE 9am–1pm MARKET THU, 1 April 2021 CAMBRIDGE The big issues facing our district: 2pm – 6pm CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1. The Te Awamutu, Pirongia and Ngā Roto cycleway connection TE AWAMUTU TUE, 20 April 2021 We’re working to create a recreational cycling route between Te Awamutu and Pirongia, via CHAMBER OF 6.30pm Lake Ngā Roto. A decision needs to be made about which route to take! COMMERCE TUE, 6 April 2021 TE AWAMUTU MAIN 2. Developing an urban mobility network 6pm STREET (OUTSIDE We’re looking to roll out an urban mobility network around Te Awamutu and Cambridge to PICKLE AND PLUM) better connect places like schools, shops and places of work for cyclists, pedestrians and CAMBRIDGE GREY WED, 21 April 2021 POWER 10am - 1.30pm scooter users. WED, 7 April 2021 3. Lake Te Koo Utu 1.30pm CAMBRIDGE MAIN STREET, OUTSIDE BNZ Improving the natural health of the lake and telling its history has been a priority of the IWI CONSULTATIVE THU, 22 April 2021 community for some time. We need your feedback on what we’re planning, and how to COMMITTEE 10am - 1.30pm fund this. WED, 7 April 2021 1.30pm 4. Memorial Park Memorial Park is an area our community would like to see cherished for many years to come. CAMBRIDGE We have a clear direction from the community, and need your feedback on our plans and COMMUNITY BOARD funding options WED, 7 April 2021 6pm 5. Resource Recovery Centre Waipā could give more unwanted household items a new life, reducing waste and keeping stuff out of landfill. We want to hear your thoughts on a few options.

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Young Chiefs seize the day GOLF RESULTS

Kelvin Trass led the team home Squad of 34 named ahead of physical Super Rugby Under 20s Te Awamutu with a nett 77, followed by Mid-week: Alma Goodwin on 80, Robin RUGBY Gideon Wrampling in action Neal Mitchell 82 Gross; Jim Ross McGhie on 81, Peter McGowan for Waikato during the round 62 Nett; Noel Robertson 39 on 82, Roy Greenhalgh on 84 and 8 Mitre 10 Cup match against Stableford; Ray Davies 37; Paul Peter Emery on 85. he Chiefs Rugby Club Auckland at last McFarlane 37. The competition takes a break has announced the October. 18 Hole ladies: and will resume with the University of Waikato Photo / Phil Walter/Getty Images Gwenda Meeke 37; Min Nolan penultimate round played at T Chiefs Under 20s for 34; Janice Ferguson 33; Ray Waitomo on April 14 and the final 2021, with Te Awamutu Sports Davies 31 round hosted by Te Awamutu and Mooloos winger Gideon 9 Hole ladies: on April 19. Wrampling making the cut. Pat Mandeno 21; Karen Corkill The 34-man squad will be paign gives us an opportunity 20; Glenys Bremner 19; Karolyn guided by Waikato’s Paul to educate the players about Taylor 19. Stewart Alexander Hodder and assisted by Greg the values of Chiefs rugby.” Veterans’ day: The Stewart Alexander Gold Smith, Jarrad Hoeata, Chad Welby Murrell 41; Allen Club is celebrating the success of Shepherd and James Porter. 2021 University of Rounthwaite 39; Robin McGhie two members. The squad will be reduced Waikato Chiefs Under 37; Murray Wallis 36; John Trye Patrick Hape scored a hole-in- to 26 for the Super Rugby 20s: (Raglan) 36; John Mortland 36; one during a pennants Under 20s tournament to be Adam Lennox, Hemopo Cun- Peter McGowan 35; Murray competition at Pirongia Golf Club held in Taupo¯in early April. ningham, JJ Pokai, Josh Johnson 35; Peter Emery 35. last week. He went on to win the Hodder said the commit- Hopkins, Josh Jacomb, Saturday ladies: Stewart Alexander Two-Point ment from the wider training Nathaniel Peters, Niwa Barlow, Thora Young 41; Toni Coleman Challenge on Sunday, for group has been outstanding Scott Jury (Taranaki), Ben 38; Sally Davies 37; Karina completing 15 holes with no less and has made for a difficult Strang, Cody Nordstrom, Daniel Belfield 34 by lot. than two points on each. selection process. Sinkinson, Gideon Wrampling, Saturday scramble: Sunday was also a very “We began the process in Hakaria Richards-Coxhead, Yannis Naumann 74 Gross; Stuart successful day for Donna Hewitt. November, and it has been a Havila Molia, Latrell Smiler-Ah Yarndley 71 Nett; Gwenda Meeke She shot a net 60, which gave tough decision selecting the Kiong, Mason Tupaea, Te Paea 37 Stableford. her 47 stableford points. squad after training, testing and Cook-Savage, Te Rama Reuben Sunday scramble: Midweek: trials. During this time, players (Waikato), Bernie Hati, Cassius Tim Crotty 76 Gross; David Allen Rounthwaite (Te have stepped up with their condition- Zealand at Under 20 level.” Misa, Curtis Palmer, Jona Mataiciwa, Trusch 69 Nett; Ani Bahler 39 Awamutu) 42 points; Rod Ward ing and skill level, along with big Chiefs Rugby Club player ID and Josh Bartlett, Kane O’Connor, Lucas Stableford; John Hill 39; Raewyn 36; Alec Cruickshank 36; Ian Gray travel commitments. We have been development manager Kent Currie Cashmore, Melino Fotu, Nikora Coleman 38; Gwenda Meeke 38; 35; Brett Mulholland 35. impressed with their commitment said the tournament provides the Broughton, Tu’kalikali Vaipulu, Ray Davies 37; Scott Miller 36. Vets: and all players can be proud of their club with the opportunity to educate Veveni Lasaqa (Bay of Plenty), Ioane Vets pennants: Bruce Russ 37; Rod Ward 36; Neal achievements,” he said. a talented pool of players from within Moananu, Jadin Kingi, Larenz Tupaea Round five of the Vets Pennants Johnston 36; Keith Mitchell 36; “We have a good balance of both the Chiefs region. Thomsen, Tevita Ofa, Thor Manase Zone Two Competition was Bill Fox (Pirongia) 36. Under 20 and Under 19 players, “The Super Rugby Under 20 (Counties Manukau). hosted by Nga¯hinapo¯uri last Sunday scramble: which will put us in a good position tournament is a fantastic new initiat- week on a fine day, though rain Gross — Jeremy Collett 71; Patrick for the future.” ive by . Our and thunder were predicted. Hape 71; Shayne Ashford 72; Ian Hodder said preparation over the players are excited to be playing on Fixtures: Most teams did not take Berry 72. coming weeks will be important for home soil against the best Under 20 ● Saturday, April 3: Blues Under 20s advantage, though, and high nett Net — Donna Hewitt 60; Jayde the Super Rugby Under 20 tourna- players in our country,” said Currie. vs. University of Waikato Chiefs scores were posted. Te Tupaea 63; Nathias De Thierry ment. “The provincial academy pro- Under 20s, Bombay, 1pm. Awamutu recorded their highest 65; Dennis Morgan 65. “With three games in a week, grammes within the Chiefs region are ● Saturday, April 10-Saturday, April nett scores, finishing seventh on Points — Donna Hewitt 47; Jayde which will be physically and mentally operating to a high standard at pre- 17: Super Rugby U20 Tournament, the day, and have now drifted Tupaea 44; Nathias De Thierry taxing, our preparation will be key to sent, and it has given us a big depth Taupo¯. back to seventh overall. 42; Dennis Morgan 41. performing against the best in New of talent to choose from. This cam-

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CRICKET Kristian Clarke playing for New air as the team assembled at the Oval. player Dylan Jeffries showed their Zealand Under-19. Auckland have had a magnificent skills at the bowling crease, with Photo / Samuel Shivambu / BackpagePix season and bussed down to the Wai- Jeffries bowling four well-directed ■ Kaipaki 1 v East Link Gold kato for this fixture. overs, finishing with 2-12. On the last Saturday of the regular Auckland’s captain, former In the field, former New Zealand season Kaipaki 1, who were in win- Glamorgan professional Adrian Dale, Under-19 World Cup star Kristian ning form over the last month, arrived chose to bat first. Clarke was outstanding and not far at O¯ haupo¯full of confidence. The Welshman, who was born in behind him was young wicketkeeper Kaipaki 1 batted first. Just four South Africa, has throughout his ca- Finn Kay. weeks ago Conor Stuthridge had reer scored 12,500 first-class runs, Auckland finished up with 216 off scored 272 runs for the season. Then including 24 first-class hundreds, and their 40 overs. in three bats he scored a further 400 taken more than 250 wickets. Kaipaki started their innings with plus runs. Kaipaki opened the bowling with 136-game Kaipaki legend Dan On Saturday he followed up his 157 around the beautiful outfield at the Josh Dinan, who impressed for Fenwick and at the other end the and 102 with yet another 100, this Oval. Kaipaki last week against Waipuna impressive Parsons. time his highest score of the season, Dharmik Desai, who has had a Valley and Northern Districts Ma¯ori What a partnership this ended up 166 off 89 balls including 13 x 4s and magnificent season for the baggy Captain Lachie Holt. to be with, both batsmen in superb 11 x 6s. green and golds, again impressed Both young seamers were impress- form. Three hundreds in three weeks, with 3-29. Barath Sampath, who has ive, Dinan bowled John Cleland with Fenwick was especially strong one of the greatest performances been putting in the extra miles at an absolute peach of a ball angling through backward point, playing even seen in Kaipaki colours. training, backed Desai up with 2-17 into the batsman then seaming away some beautiful cuts and late cuts. Stuthridge, who has stepped up in with his little seamers. knocking Cleland’s off-stump out of Parsons played some nice drives the new year to help Leith Schwass Kaipaki Gold were superbly led the ground for just 2 runs. and well-directed shots through the guide the team around, has enjoyed around the field by Captain Dylan This brought Dale to the crease, mid-wicket area, always looking in the extra responsibility and this has Jeffries and restricted HOB to 197/5 where he started with a trademark complete control of his game. showed in his batting. off their 35 overs. drive for 4. Then Holt, who was busy On his birthday, he received the Northern Districts Spirit player When it was Gold’s turn to bat at the bowling crease, dropped one best present anyone could receive in Alisha, who has quietly gone about Musti Kapadia, who has scored some short outside off stump, with Dale Kaipaki colours, scoring a century, her business this season, being very important runs this season, played smashing it straight to David Fox, at being dismissed just two runs short consistent with bat in hand, made a nicely for 35 — but it was again the point, who took the catch. of Auckland’s total for 111. well-put-together 34. experience of Wayne Robinson with Dinan finished with 2-40 and Holt At the other end, Fenwick carried Mark Hazelton chipped in with 19 68 that held the innings together. 1-43 both off eight overs. his bat, finishing so close to bringing and Sean Gutry with 14 as Kaipaki 1 Robinson was supported by Trent At one stage Auckland were 95-5 up what would have been a well- made 265/4 off their 35 overs. Butler, who chipped in with 30 off 30 with evergreen Dean Busch bowling deserved hundred with 92 not-out. In the field Kaipaki 1 worked hard, balls. beautifully taking 1-10 and birthday Kaipaki passed Auckland’s score with seamer Hazelton taking 2-16. He Gold got home to give the Nation boy Leighton Parsons 1-34 off eight one down with Fenwick and Carl was backed up by Nick Alquist with three wins over the weekend. well-directed overs. Schwarz at the wicket. 1-28. Thank you to Dylan Jeffries for a Auckland started to fight back with Post-game both teams enjoyed With White Fern Nat Burrows sup- A great way to finish the season superb job arranging this team, and ex-Auckland club cricketer of the each other’s company on what was porting her bowlers and doing a fan- for Kaipaki 1. to Musti and Rob Heke and the rest year Neil Ronaldson scoring a hard- a great day for cricket. tastic job behind the stumps, little ■ Kaipaki Gold v Hamilton Old of the team for chipping in to help. hitting 56 and Sri Lankan Over 50 Kaipaki have had an impressive offspinner Gutry started to get into his Boys ■ Kaipaki X1 v Auckland Over 50s World Cup player Channa season at home with wins over work — and what a day for the young Kaipaki Gold arrived at the John Parker was down at the Oval Weerapperuma also scoring an eye- Waipuna Valley, Cambridge, Morrins- man, finishing with his first five- Nation’s Capital on a beautiful Satur- at 8.30am to prepare the Nation’s catching 56. ville, Northern Districts Ma¯ori and wicket bag for the Kaipaki Nation, day afternoon motivated to finish the Capital for the first-class fixture v Kaipaki were impressive in the Auckland. taking 5-40. season strongly against Hamilton Old Auckland Over 50s. field, taking their catches and bowling A great season for the Kaipaki Kyle Walker and Mark Dalton also Boys. 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ZB Homes Waikato is looking for a Bowers & Son Limited is a family owned concrete manufacturing Qualified Builder to join our dynamic team! and ready-mix business based in Te Awamutu and Otorohanga. We are taking applications for an employee Due to continued growth, we require a full time hiab truck driver or a contractor! based out of Te Awamutu for our precast concrete product deliveries. Wide load piloting will also form part of the role. The successful applicant will be required to lead an established team. Therefore The successful applicant will: you need to be motivated, a good communicator and be able to produce a • Be a team player and show initiative; quality finish. • Be reliable and punctual; • Be physically fit and pass applicable work place drug testing; Employment Vacancies Residential building experience • Be willing to be flexible in driving / piloting work; a must. Applicants for this position should • Hold a New Zealand class 5 drivers’ licence and Class 2 have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Wide Load Pilot licence (although for the right person the GYM Wide Load Pilot licence can be obtained post recruitment); Please apply to • Hold Unit Standards 30072 and 16617 for truck mounted [email protected] crane operation although for the right person, we would MANAGER arrange training to be completed; • Be available to work the occasional Saturday; and • Do you have exceptional customer service skills? • Have relevant and recent truck driving and hiab experience. • Are you a strategic thinker? Wide load driving experience would be an advantage. • Do you have proven leadership skills? • Are you passionate about getting your Community active Candidates would need to be prepared to undergo pre-employment and healthy? drug testing and health monitoring as well as undertake our health and safety induction. If you answered yes to the above, we may have what you are Applications are to be sent with a coverletter and CV to looking for as our Club Waipa Manager. [email protected]

Club Waipa is a fully equipped modern gym with state-of-the- Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ art cardiovascular equipment and a comprehensive range of work visa. strength training apparatus, located upstairs at the Te Awamutu Events Centre.

We require a reliable and experienced gym manager with a high level of professionalism and enthusiasm. The role requires leadership, designing and implementing WAIPAWAIPA strategies that embrace our community while driving membership sales and retention. You need to be able to create To Let Wanted to Rent and implement marketing activities, establish a culture within WEATHER WANTED to rent, one bed- A1 SELF SAFE ‘N’ SOUND room/studio sleep-out, the gym that is welcoming, supportive, inclusive and fun, STORAGE self-contained, $160-200 managing and mentoring the team of instructors and oversee For week ending 26 March 2021 STORAGE p/wk budget. Working • Units available now! professional (from administrative duties. Min C° Max C° Rain/mls Many sizes, good rates, security and seven • Electric Security Fence home), internet con- day access. • Camera surveillance nection required.House- This is a full-time position, offering a competitive salary based Pirongia 9.1 26.2 0.0 proud, considerate, keep on experience. Phone 871 3332 027 440 7101 to myself, non-smoker. Pokuru - - - or 027 493 3187 or 871 2171 No flatmate enquiries safestorage.co.nz please. 021 081 71466, To apply, forward your cv and cover letter 8.4 24.5 0.0 Katrina. to Sharlene at: Te Awamutu 9.1 26.1 0.0 ONE bedroom unit, semi- [email protected] furnished, Kihikihi unit. $275p/wk. Apply through Applications close 31 March 2021 For soil moisture and temperature visit: apply2rentaplace@ Lmcc.co.nz /weather gmail.com. Thursday, March 25, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 29 Employment Vacancies Wanted to Buy Wanted to Buy Grazing or Exchange Plants & Gardens or Exchange HOW GRAZING available for HAYLAGE R1 and R2 heifer calves, MOWER PIRONGIA CAREGIVERS GOOD quality, $95 + GST. long term. Experienced DECK for cub cadet lt1018 wanted ARE YOU Phone 0274 724 544. grazier, good contouring ride-on mower, 42 inch TOPIARY Caregivers required for permanent and part farm, eczema free. May to cut. Phone 871 0295. Open Fridays10am-4pm calf milk time positions. If you are available to work May, summer safe. 132 Sainsbury Road GETTING Phone 027 877 8544 or 07 Bocock’s one or more shifts per week, we would like to 877 8543. Pirongia OR phone discuss with you the opportunities we have LEASE Susan Ranstead Calf Rearing HOME available. LAND 0274 176 379 Phone: Experience preferred but full training will Grazing Mark 027 474 6917 be given. WANTED Livestock & Poultry Pete 027 433 1440 TONIGHT? REQUIRED FOR: For application form and further * Grazing sheep and beef, 25ha to information please send CV to 500ha +. Order your CARAVANS [email protected] * Sheep milking Boats, horse floats, operation, ex dairy quads, trailers, farm to concert, feed today. outboards, old cars, 50ha to 100ha +. trailers, shed SSanan MicheleMichele Phone Hay – Straw clearouts, HOME AND HOSPITAL 021 027 46299 Calf Milk Wanted motorbikes. Any Thrashed Rye – Baleage condition, Phone Simon anywhere. If you’re out Firewood Grazing Top Quality Guaranteed 021 247 1640 Phone Steve SILAGE BALES 027 622 0011 and having a FIREWOOD for sale, 5m3 CONVENTIONAL Top Quality milking truck load - $200, 10m3 guaranteed. few drinks, $340 truck load. HAY bales, good quality, Phone 027 473 0001 Livestock & Poultry Delivered to Te $12. Phone 027 579 0887. make sure Awamutu. Phone 07 873 9190 or 021 617 349. you’ve got a CONVENTIONAL WILTSHIRE RAM LAMBS, HAY Bales, good quality, sober driver $12. Phone 021 215 7489. UNDER SOWING 66KGS, JULY BORN Latest Allan Seed Drill to get you For Sale 3 Bins: Bennydale Wiltshires. King Country. Grass seed bin. 10yrs established, full shedding. HAY Fert bin. home safely. DRY GUM STRAW, Thrashed Rye Slug bait or clover bin. $350+gst, 40 for you to pick. FIREWOOD for sale. Free 5 inch row spacing and top quality Baleage High rainfall, soft land resistant. delivery TA and Cam- available now. Quality Langsfordng Contracting Dave. 021 476 899 Darren. 022 080 6245 bridge. $110 p/cube. guaranteed. Phone Dave Matt 0274 746 841 Phone John 021 238 5052. 021 476 899 or Darren 022 Nick 0274 730 001 www.supsup.co.nz Phone Joe Hodge 080 6245. 027 280 6747

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TEASDALE STREET, TE AWAMUTU EASTER FRIDAY, 2 APRIL 9.30am - Service, Reflections on the impact his Easter Services death has made EEasterasterste Servie v cese EASTER SUNDAY, 4 APRIL 10am - Service, The Resurrection: To live a new life in freedom, IN HIM ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN BIBLE CHAPEL

MUTU STREET, TE AWAMUTU CHAPEL DRIVE, TE AWAMUTU ST PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH GOOD FRIDAY, 2 APRIL GOOD FRIDAY, 2 APRIL 10am - `Darkness falls’ 10am - Contemplative Service ALEXANDRA STREET, TE AWAMUTU RESURRECTION SUNDAY, 4 APRIL HOLY THURSDAY, 1 APRIL EASTER SUNDAY, 4 APRIL 10am - Celebration Service 7.30pm - Mass 10am - `The grave now is empty’ GOOD FRIDAY, 2 APRIL 10am - Walk of Witness from St Patrick’s Parish to St REACH CHURCH John’s Anglican Church 3pm - Celebration of the Passion of the Lord ALEXANDRA STREET, TE AWAMUTU HOLY SATURDAY, 3 APRIL ST JOHN’S ANGLICAN PARISH 7.30pm - Easter Vigil Mass GOOD FRIDAY, 2 APRIL EASTER SUNDAY, 4 APRIL ARAWATA STREET, TE AWAMUTU 9.30am - Communion Service 10.30am - Mass No service Easter Sunday 4pm - Mass at Kawhia PALM SUNDAY, 28 MARCH EASTER MONDAY, 5 APRIL 8am - Old St John’s Te Awamutu 8.15am - Mass 9.30am - St Saviour’s Pirongia 10.30am - St John’s Te Awamutu METHODIST CHURCH

HOLY WEEK BANK STREET, TE AWAMUTU ZION MAUNDY THURSDAY, 1 APRIL Reflective services at 10am Monday, 6pm - St John’s Tuesday and Wednesday RACECOURSE ROAD, TE AWAMUTU GOOD FRIDAY, 2 APRIL 10am - Walk of Witness departs from St Patrick’s THURSDAY, 1 APRIL Join our family for a passover meal followed by morning tea at St John’s 6pm - Shared meal in preparation for our resurrection 2pm - Vigil of the Last Hour, St Paul’s GOOD FRIDAY, 2 APRIL Sunday service. 10am - Service EASTER SUNDAY, 4 APRIL EASTER SUNDAY, 4 APRIL THURSDAY, 1 APRIL 6.30am - Service of the Light, St Paul’s 10am - Communion Service 5.30pm - Passover meal 9am - St Paul’s RSVP 07 871 3888 9.30am - St Saviour’s All welcome SUNDAY, 4 APRIL 10.30am - St John’s Contact Rev Shelley Walker 871 4453 10am - Resurrection Sunday 30 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, March 25, 2021 Trade Services Property & Home Maintenance COMMERCIAL and domestic cleaning. Call Maid Marj 871 3309. OFFAL Get rid of those ugly stumps Tree Services easily! Affordable Stump H OLES Grinding, will remove them, our tracked machine only • Soak • Surface wells places 4lb per inch weight • Lined Soak holes on the ground so no ugly • Concrete products wheel marks on the lawn. QUALIFIEDARBORISTCREW: available Phone 02118527550211852755 for a free quote • Foundation Drilling • 4WD Trucks See Andrew Fagan OWNER/OPERATOR: FREEPHONE STEVE COLSON 0508 HOLES DUG RESIDENTIAL- RURAL- COMMERCIAL and The People live 0508 465 373 Ph. 871 9246 or 027 5140 342 FREE Andrew Fagan and The People double pass: Performing Saturday, April 10 at QUOTES Jam Factory, Tauranga (R18) and Wednesday, April 14 at Nivara Lounge, Hamilton (R18). FLUE CLEANING Gardening & 0800 248 229 AND log fire inspection Landscaping

$125 and all flue and log 4 1AA inger of some of the finest fire repairs. I also do new Thank you for your support tunes to emerge from our fireplace installations. Te Awamutu Phone Mark on 07 829 shores with his group 8103 or 021 457 342. S The Mockers (Forever Tuesday Morning, Swear It’s True, P&C One Black Friday, My Girl Thinks She’s Cleopatra, Shield Yourself, Alvison Park and more), FENCING LAWN The Professional Arborists songwriter and poet Andrew Fagan embarks on a new Chipping, Felling, adventure this coming April. Maintenance, Pruning, Rural Fagan will at long last be touring MOWING Removals, Stump Grinding, his latest album Lifestyle Hedge Cutting, Section Act Normal which launched back in Clearing and much more. Residential February 2020 seemingly a Free quotes Free Advice with Quotes! lifetime ago, just before the Dennis Clements dreaded Covid scuppered Phone Paul on 0275 693 878 Phone Steve 871 5221 everyone’s plans and sent 021 747 225 027 485 1501 Aotearoa into lockdown. Even better news is we’re @TotaltreecareWaikato giving you the chance to win a www.totaltreecare.co.nz double pass to see Andrew [email protected] Fagan and The People live in either Tauranga or Hamilton (specify your preferred venue Health when entering). Standout single from Act NEW BUILDS • EXTENSIONS HOME HELP, Normal is On Channel Me,a RENOVATIONS • DECKS IN-STEPIN-STEP scathing appraisal of our social WINDOW Podiatry Services media obsessed digital age. CLEANING & OPEN LIZ CLARKE Aptly named current single Contact Wyatt today SAT ffor professional You’ll Be Fine has recently been 027 463 2596 • [email protected] GARDENING qualified care released to eagerly awaiting fans (Child Specialist) With Fagan’s career spanning Phone 414 Cambridge Rd over 40 years, from his time as Te Awamutu frontman of punk group The ALJ SERVICING 0204 189 2042 Ambitious Vegetables, pop- 870870 4080 rockers The Mockers, to his Servicing ATVs, ongoing solo career — expect to hear those numbers plus such whose membership includes Tickets and full tour schedule UTVs, dirt bikes, Trade Services Fagan gems as Exciting, Darryn Harkness (New including all dates and venues ride-on mowers Astonishment, Now You Know, Telepathics, Loud Ghost), Kurt and event information from R TELEVISIO Blame Me, Religion, Get Light, Shanks (stellar*), Joe Dekkers- plus1.co.nz FO N Jerusalem and more from his Reihanna and John Murray who and small tractors. EPAIRS & TUNING R comprehensive songbook. are all jumping out of their skin Win Contact Aaron Jones elevision Aerial Installations & Extensions With laconic social and champing at the bit to You can enter by email or mail 021 0866 6104 or 07 838 0069 atellite Dish Installation commentary being an deliver their long awaited and Since underlying theme there’s both much anticipated show. (address to Andrew Fagan tereo Repairs 1990 [email protected] plenty to think about and to be Andrew Fagan was king for a Competition and include your 150 Mystery Creek Road, Ohaupo simultaneously entertained by, day as The People rose, played, name, address and daytime WESTEND ELECTRONICS 871 5193 in his upcoming up-close-and- and sang along, with him as he phone number — personal shows. rocked the Anthology Lounge [email protected] In his element live (as he’s with his usual bravado, elegance or PO Box 1, Te Awamutu). Vehicles Wanted stated, “Good songs and showing and regency. — David Boyle, Deadline is 5pm Tuesday. off are not mutually exclusive Radio 13, February 2020. Competition by Fill The House concepts”), Fagan is set to tour Andrew Fagan live, with The Tickets Project — supporting WREN $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ with his latest band The People, People for the people! families of children with cancer. ROOF CASH FOR CARS COATINGS DEAD OR ALIVE Trucks, Cars, Vans, Utes, 4x4’s wanted in any condition $ TOP CASH $ PAID $

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232 Wallace Terrace Te Awamutu 4 2 2 4652 Ohaupo Road Te Awamutu 4 2 3 Room to Grow Country Lifestyle Close To Town For Sale By Negotiation For Sale $1,530,000 This spacious family home on Te Awamutu's Wallace Set in park like surrounds and commanding sensational rural Terrace is one not to be missed. With four large bedrooms, View Saturday 3:00 - 3:30pm views, this 5.94ha (approx.) lifestyle property is situated just View Sunday 2:00 - 2:30pm an office, a huge rumpus room above the garage, a salt teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1EH4GG8 five minutes north of Te Awamutu and is ideal for Hamilton teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1EDAGG8 water pool and a grass tennis court you will have more commuters. Why not experience country life with all the room here than you will know what to do with. conveniences of town living? Call Fiona or Mark today. LJ Hooker Te Awamutu (07) 871 5044 Nadine Wells 027 444 0774 LJ Hooker Te Awamutu (07) 871 5044 Mark Weal 027 451 4732 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 [email protected] Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Fiona Collins 027 295 4250

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72 Dalton Avenue Te Awamutu 4 2 2 550 Kane Street Pirongia 4 2 3 Location Plus Rural Views Blended Families.... For Sale $749,000 For Sale $795,000 Growing families will be impressed with the location and Will love this four-bedroom, two bathroom semi-rural space of this newly listed 1990's home with aluminium View Sunday 1:00 - 1:30pm property on the outskirts of Pirongia Village. Approximately View teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1EEBGG8 joinery. Situated in sought-after Dalton Avenue, this high stud teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1EA7GG8 3,298 square metres of section to run loose in, and perfectly property is close to Te Awamutu's CBD and is perfectly set up for homestays or separate living. positioned in a relaxed setting amongst quality homes. LJ Hooker Te Awamutu 07 871 5044 Fiona Collins 027 295 4250 LJ Hooker Te Awamutu (07) 871 5044 Gary Derbyshire 021 149 4371 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 [email protected] Licensed Agent REAA 2008 [email protected] LJ Hooker Te Awamatu trading as Te Awamutu Realty (REAA 2008). All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.