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This is our last edition for 2016 GETTY IMAGE — your Te Awamutu Courier will return to your home on Wednesday, January 11. Thank you to all our contributors, advertisers, supporters and readers. We have done our best to get all the stories into our final issues but there is just too much happening in this great community, so next year expect more great stories. Early in the year we’ll catch up with what Kianga Aroha is up to and what CommSafe is doing to keep us safe and secure, including an award they presented for a stalwart of Neighbourhood Watch. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. TC211216CT02 CHRISTMAS JOY: Win free raffle The Barnyard kids Prakash and Rachel Tantarpale and teachers are bringing back their free raffle Michelle Gillard (top) outside The Warehouse on and Mandy Donnelly December 23 and 24. with their newly- Collect a free ticket at 11am acquired toys after each day and 10 minutes later the being presented raffles will be drawn. them by Pakeke Two $50 Warehouse vouchers Lions’ Christmas will be won on Friday and four raffle convener Ian $50 Warehouse vouchers will be Grey. won on Saturday. The raffle is supported by local churches. Mass and carols Raffle winners donate toys to childcare centre St John’s Anglican Church on Arawata St is hosting a Christmas Eve midnight mass on Saturday BY COLIN THORSEN own so we hope the kids at The the generosity of the Toomaths. night. The church will be Barnyard get many, many hours “A massive thank you to decorated with over 250 candles Christmas spirit is alive and of fun and laughter from playing We have no children Michael and Gladys. and there will be carol singing. well in Te Awamutu. with the toys,” said Mr Toomath, ‘of our own so we hope “The children here will The service begins at 11.15pm The winners of this year’s the raffle winner. the kids at The indeed have many fun times with and is expected to end at monster Pakeke Lions’ Christ- Mrs Toomath joked that she these toys.” 12.30am. mas sleigh raffle have donated all might be able to ride down town Barnyard get many, The Toomaths did not go Organisers say all are welcome the toys from their prize win to on the scooter but the kids at The many hours of fun and home empty handed. The sleigh to come and enjoy the beautiful The Barnyard Childcare who Barnyard get that too. laughter from playing was chock-full of goodies thanks atmosphere and music. had several of their toys stolen Pakeke Lions raffle convener to the generosity of businesses. this time last year. Ian Grey presented the toys, with the toys. There was an assortment of Very personal Retired Paterangi couple including a kids’ miniature ride- MICHAEL TOOMATH’ items for the whole family, Check today’s Personals Michael and Gladys Toomath on Kubota tractor and trailer, to including an electric drill, com- — we think this is a first for told the Courier they were The Barnyard last week. puter keyboard, slow cooker, the Te Awamutu Courier. delighted to help out The Barn- Seeing all the kids’ eyes light The Barnyard Childcare vouchers, boxing bag, watch, yard. up when they spotted the tractor owner/manager Michelle toiletries, yoghurt maker and “We have no children of our and trailer was a joy to behold. Cummings was blown away by floor mat.

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On behalf of the Te Awa- ties. To the many people who Many thanks for the won- Also, many thanks to the mutu Pakeke Lions I wish to purchase tickets or just leave a derful for mums and nana who residents of Te Awamutu who sincerely thank the business donation we are most grateful. produce delicious healthy donate good second-hand people in our town for their The staff at the Courier muffins each month for the shoes to be distributed to those Stay Safe generous contribution to our need a special mention for NICU Unit at Waikato hos- in need. on the Water - annual Christmas Sleigh their continued support. May pital. JILL TAYLOR Raffle. you all have a happy and Wear your Without your help we healthy Christmas. Lifejacket would not be able to make our IAN GREY yearly donations to local chari- (Raffle organiser) Gourmet in the Park Merry Christmas from us all Thanks for helping mum coming to Te Awamutu Thank you for your custom in 2016 - The popular Gourmet in Park, starting with the first Looking forward to seeing you in 2017 I would like to thank, on assist, the lady who rang for the Park is coming to Te on the evening of Saturday, behalf of my mum, the many the ambulance and the lady Awamutu next year — once a January 21 from 4-8pm. people who came to our rescue who stood with me until we month in January, February She thanks Waipa District when my mum fell in the were able to go home. and March. Council for helping making middle of the road, after the Mum is nursing a broken Te Awamutu i-Site Centre the event possible. dancing concert at Te Awa- wrist and lots of bruising. manager Lynne Fenwick has Keep an eye on the first mutu College. We both wish you all a successfully negotiated for editions of the Courier in 166 Cambridge Rd, Te Awamutu The man from Fonterra happy and safe Christmas. the event to come to Selwyn 2017 for more details. PH: 871 3474 (FISH) who stopped his milk tanker to ROBYN CALLANDER

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HOT ■ Kids Tuff Challenge was so well set up. Amazing job Ollie and Linda. ■ Waipa Networks for putting the power back on so quickly when someone hit a pole in Hazelmere Cres. ■ The beautiful display of Christmas trees at North End Church. ■ Wonderful help from Mrs Dixon and Beryl at Te Awamutu College for helping a young man fill out forms — much appreciated. TC211216BT03 NOT EMPLOYEE of the Month Corina Hamilton (right), office ■ Kerbing and water meter contractors manager at Darragh Valuations. flicking excess concrete onto grass berms, which damages lawnmowers. People4Success and Te times of high workload. Awamutu Chamber of Com- “She is professional and TC211216BT04 ■ Staff smoking across from their merce Employee of the approachable in her contact MANAGER of the Month is Kay Tangaroa, (right) manager of educational facilities — come on wha- Month is Corina Hamilton, with the public. Te Awamutu Westpac. nau set a better example for our office manager at Darragh He says Corina is practi- Valuations. cal, flexible and willing to do People4Success and Te sentative Pauline Munro, tamariki. She was nominated by whatever the day might Awamutu Chamber of Com- who says Mrs Tangaroa is a ■ Te Awamutu Twilight Market needs to business owner John require. merce People Manager of the “wonderful people leader”. actually be at twilight - no good for Darragh, who says she is “She is willing to learn Month is Kay Tangaroa. “Kay is very understand- working people. reliable, well presented and and change as our working Mrs Tangaroa has worked ing of all situations and cheerful. environment changes. as manager of Te Awamutu extremely knowledgeable. “She is very focused, with “We really appreciate Westpac for 14 years. “She really is such a nice excellent prioritisation having her as a part of our She was nominated by person to have as a team ability and copes well with team.” customer services repre- leader.”

■ Is there someone you employ who always goes above and beyond to make sure your business is a success? Is there someone in your business who leads people and deserves to be recognised? People4Success and Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce run two monthly reward programmes for Te Awamutu businesses — Employee of the month and People Manager of the Month. Employee of the Month winners receive a certificate and a $100 meal voucher from Te Awamutu restaurant, Fahrenheit. People Manager of the Month winners receive a certificate and chocolates. Whether you’re a team member with a great boss or a business owner who wants to recognise the leaders in your team, nominate them today. Nomination forms can be downloaded from people4success.co.nz, teawamutuchamber.org.nz or teawamutu.co.nz or picked up from the Te Awamutu Courier office — alternatively contact Chloe Kuriger of People4Success at 870 5402 [email protected]

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A female driver had a lucky escape when her car went airborne after smashing into the rear of another vehicle on Cambridge Road. The accident occurred at the entrance to the Mega Centre on Saturday afternoon. Police said the west-bound Mazda 2 ran into the rear of a Holden Cruise turning left into the Mega Centre, sending the Mazda 2 spinning out of control before TC211216CT05 coming to rest on its roof in the middle of CRASH SCENE: Fire Brigade members check out the welfare the road. of the driver of this Mazda 2 that crashed into another vehicle Emergency services rushed to the on Cambridge Road at the weekend. scene. Chief fire officer, Ian Campbell said two appliances, as well as the community sponsored operational support ute attended the accident, along with police and ambulance. Firemen helped the driver of the Mazda 2 out from the bottom of the vehicle and into the hands of ambulance officers once it had been ascertained that she had suffered no serious injuries. Ten fire brigade members then flipped the car back onto its wheels to clear the road. Mr Campbell said the car’s roof was a ‘bit dented’ and all the Christmas presents were safe in the boot. The male driver of the other vehicle was uninjured. Police sergeant, Warren Shaw said the message is to slow down and watch your following distances. “Everyone is rushing at this time of the year to get everything done, it doesn’t give much reaction time. “Police will this summer enforce the 4km/h speed ticket threshold which not only applies on the open road but built up areas too.” Mr Shaw said anyone travelling 55km/ h or faster around town can expect a ticket. A reduced speed tolerance was first introduced on New Zealand roads over Queen's Birthday weekend 2010 and has been used during public holiday periods since. Research shows that when police combined high visibility tactics with a reduced speed threshold during Queen's Birthday weekends, the total number of fatality/injury crashes has reduced as much as 25 per cent. That's 30 people whose lives were saved. Council housing may be sold

Waipa District Council has confirmed it will consider selling its pensioner housing complex on Palmer Street in Te Awamutu to local housing charity, Habitat for Humanity Central North Island (CNI). Habitat already owns and operates Freeman Court, a supported independent living complex next to the Palmer Street units. Today’s in-principle decision means council will proceed with formal consulta- tion around the potential sale. This will take place in March next year. A final decision cannot be made until the consulta- tion process is complete. Mayor Jim Mylchreest said the sale would be a “win-win situation” for existing tenants and for the wider community. “If the sale does go ahead, tenants will be guaranteed a unit for life with rents at or below market rate. If tenants wanted to move, they would be offered a priority place at any of council’s other pensioner housing units, including brand new units to be built in and around Te Awamutu from the proceeds of the sale. “It also means we can increase the district’s pensioner housing stock. Given our district’s aging population, that’s now more important than ever.” The council already has 127 pensioner housing units in its district, housing 138 tenants. Tenants pay market rates for the units — rents are not subsidised by ratepayers. Estimates suggest that the sale of the Palmer Street complex could net the Council $1.7-1.9 million. 6 Te Awamutu Courier Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Pinterest (www.pinterest.com) is a fantastic resource to see masses of amazing ideas and find links for ‘how to’ blogs or videos. one man’s There are too many ideas there to list - you really need to have a look. The best way to do this is to simply use google and search for ‘Recycled Gift Ideas’. If you want to be more specific simply add in the item you want to get ideas for eg ‘Recycled Bottle Ideas’. With loads of wrapping presents to do at this time of the year, ecostore have some great ideas on their blog that can be found here. Most of these are super easy too. http://blog.ecostore.co.nz/2010 .. . Here are some of our fav’s: • Old jars make great gift containers (especially when they’re filled with yummy Recycling - a Crafters Dream - things to eat). Just soak and remove old ■ Newspaper or labels (or use a hair dryer to melt the glue). magazine bow Save Money - Make your own • If you have kids, then you probably have gifts - Re-purpose heaps of their drawings and paintings stored away which make beautiful and unique gift-wrap. Christmas is a time of giving and • For finishing touches on your presents; tie the receiving, eating, drinking and parcel together with wool or string and attach the collection of a lot of rubbish or things like rosemary sprigs, cinnamon sticks, found recycling! shells or if you have any plastic leis lying around We thought we would sow the seeds you can dismantle them and thread the individual to get you to think about other uses for flowers onto your string. some of that rubbish or recycling. For those who like to make their own presents, are on a budget or want to give items a ■ Toilet paper longer life the possibilities are endless and some are so roll present box is another man’ss clever. The very best place to look for inspiration is of course on the internet. treasurere Kerbside Collection Christmas & New Year Don’t forget to put your rubbish and recycling out! Your local providers’ pickup dates are below... HOLIDAY KERBSIDE COLLECTION Merry Christmas &HappyNewYear Recycling collection dates will be Wewouldliketotakethis slightly different over the holiday opportunity to thank you for break, so take the time to organise your recycling before you head your continued custom and wish away on your summer holiday. you a happy and safe Christmas Working with you for a Greener Tomorrow Week beginning 26 December: COLLECTION DATES ENVIROWASTE / RED BINS TE AWAMUTU OVER CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAYS now NORMAL PICK UP DAY RESCHEDULED PICKUP DAY Monday, 26 Dec. Wednesday28Dec.2016 now Monday 26th December ...... Tuesday 27th December Week beginning 2 January: Tuesday27Dec. Wednesday, 28 Dec. 2016 Tuesday 27th December...... Wednesday 28th December Wednesday 28 Dec. now Thursday 29 Dec. 2016 Wednesday 28th December...... Thursday 29th December Thursday 29th December ...... Friday 30th December Thursday29Dec.asnormal Friday 30th December...... Saturday 31st December Monday 2nd January...... Tuesday 3rd January Friday 30 Dec. as normal Tuesday 3rd January...... Wednesday 4th January Wednesday 4th January ...... Thursday 5th January Week beginning 9 January: Thursday 5th January...... Friday 6th January COLLECTION DATES Friday 6th January ...... Saturday 7th January OVER NEW YEAR now TE AWAMUTU TRANSFER STATION Envirowaste yellow Monday, 2 Jan. Wednesday4Jan.2017 Saturday 24th Dec – OPEN refuse bags will be Tuesday3Jan.now Wednesday 4 January 2017 Sunday 25th Dec – CLOSED Monday 26th Dec – CLOSED collected on the same Wednesday 4 Jan. now Thursday 5 Jan. 2017 Tuesday 27th Dec – OPEN day as your recycling. Thursday5Jan.asnormal Wednesday 28th Dec – ALL OPEN For all other refuse Thursday 29th Dec – ALL OPEN Friday6Jan.asnormal Friday 30th Dec – ALL OPEN Saturday 31st Dec – OPEN Sunday 1st Jan – CLOSED Monday 2nd Jan – CLOSED Tuesday 3rd Jan – OPEN Wednesday 4th Jan – ALL OPEN from today onwards For more details on recycling visit NOT OPEN SUNDAYS PO Box 619 Cambridge 3450 www.waipadc.govt.nz/recycling t: 07 827 3375 m: 0274 735 333 ALL BACK TO NORMAL FROM 9th January 2017 or call 0800 WAIPADC e: [email protected]

The following products can be recycled: Glass Whole bottles and jars Cans Drink and food cans/tins Paper Newspapers, cardboard and magazines Plastic Containers and bottles - recycle numbers 1-7, All receptacles should be at the kerbside by DID YOU KNOW? excluding polystyrene (meat trays) & plastic bags 7.00am on collection day Wednesday, December 21, 2016 Te Awamutu Courier 7 Busload of toys travels Waikato

BY BETHANY TIDY

Waikato families in need will have extra toys and games this Christmas, thanks to The Hits Toy Run and generous locals. A big bus filled with toys pulled up outside the i-Site on Thursday for locals to donate. All last week the bus travelled around Waikato towns collecting toys from generous members of the community. The toys will be donated to St Vincent De Paul Society, which will then distri- bute the toys to families. Last year about 10,000 toys were donated. This year organisers are hoping for even more. The Hits broadcaster Blair Dowling says the Toy Run is a good chance to give back to the community. “It’s nice to see people pay it forward.” Last year the initiative received an award for the best community campaign TC211216BT01 /WaipaDistrictCouncil at the NZ Radio The Hits presenter Blair Dowling (left) meets Luke East Awards. when The Hits Toy Run bus stopped in Te Awamutu.

Neville and Cherie Kemp would like to thank all their clients for their support this year

In 2016 • Neville was a REINZ top 3 ﬁnalist for NZ Rural Salesperson (across all agencies) • Ray White No.1 Rural Salesperson (for the 5th year) • Elite Salesperson for the 6th year

Neville and Cherie work hard to achieve results and have the experience and knowledge of the area to get your property sold! We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

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Rural Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) 8 Te Awamutu Courier Wednesday, December 21, 2016 IN BUSINESS CIRCLES WHAT’S HOT New business fills a local gap HOT BUSINESSES ■ Fleming Home Kills always has BY DEAN TAYLOR such a fast and friendly service. The young man who helped me was so New business owners Craig and Angela FitzGerald happy and smiley. had been planning their shop ■ Alisha at Bunnings is an absolute for a couple of years — master at tinting paint and colour pending the right premises matching. — and it turned out to be the remainder of our old build- ■ Thanks to Margaret from Pratts ing. Plumbing for your awesome service On Monday Full Flow and extra care. Engineering and Workwear Supplies opened its doors at ■ Computer Aid’s top notch customer 336 Alexandra Street. The service when my computer froze. owners are a local couple, ■ Rachel at the Star Tavern in Kihikihi with two boys — Mackenzie (10) and Bailey (8). for getting into the Christmas spirit. They had been looking in ■ Yorrick Webb for his awesome Te Awamutu and Cambridge service when we desperately needed before finding the ‘perfect’ an electrician. location. Mr FitzGerald is a valve ■ Fantastic customer service from engineer, operating Full Brett at Fairview Motors. Flow Valve Services for the ■ past three years, and his wife The staff at Warehouse Stationery works in administration for for going above and beyond when Graymont. TC211216DT04 replacing a faulty item. His business services a FULL Flow Engineering and Workwear Supplies owners Craig and Angela FitzGerald with ■ Carter’s Tyres for the awesome number of clients, including their children Mackenzie and Bailey, and shop manager Tom Dudson. large operators such as morning celebrating one year. Fonterra and Waipa District office and meeting rooms. town means more time on the Managing the store is ■ Thanks to Bonnie from KLB for her Council, and includes It was through the valve job.” Tom Dudson, who has more awesome hospitality and service. I pumps, pneumatic equip- business that the idea for a The safety gear is supplied than two decades of experi- have found my new hairdresser! ment, testing, welding and shop developed. by Steel Blue, Hard Yakka ence in the industry and mechanical assistance. With an emphasis on hi- and King Gee. retail. It is a mostly on-site oper- viz gear and safety equip- Full Flow Engineering The FitzGeralds say it is ation, with some workshop ment, boots and clothing, the and Workwear Supplies also vital to their operation to TEXT: write TAC HOT or TAC NOT then your opinion. requirements. In due course FitzGeralds say it fills a gap stocks top brand handtools have someone of his calibre Send to 021 241 4568 the workshop will also be at in the market that previously and powertools from Teng dealing with customers. the Alexandra Street meant trips to Hamilton, or Tools, Tactix, Hitachi, premises. even Auckland. Panasonic and Bosch, plus ■ Full Flow Engineering and EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. Mr FitzGerald says that “Health and safety is an Wurth cleaners and Workwear Supplies will be open Send to [email protected] was one of the attractions of important aspect in today’s lubricants. from 7.30am-5pm weekdays the building. It also has a work environment,” says Mr FitzGerald plans to and 9.30am until about noon DELIVER: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. main street location and off- Mrs FitzGerald. share his time and expertise Saturdays. Phone 871 8793 or street client parking. “Being able to get what between the store and the email enquiries for all services Drop into our ofﬁ ce 97 Sloane Street The upstairs is used for an you need without leaving valve business. to [email protected] Prices that won’t break the bank

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More than 300 presents sit under the Christmas tree in the NOWNOW O ONN Ray White window on Alexandra St — and they’re all being donated to local families this week. ‘A Little Ray of Giving’ is run by Te Awamutu Ray White and Rotary. The campaign welcomes the public to drop gifts at Ray White, which are then distributed to NOW disadvantaged children and famil- $ 99 ies in the community. 29 Ray White salesperson Pauline Love says the community has NOW donated toys, clothes, musical OKUMA REVENGER instruments, scooters and gifts for REELS, LINED $ 00 families and mothers this year. 35 “We are overwhelmed with the from KIDS FISHING generosity of Te Awamutu.” CONCERT CHAIR Those who still wish to donate RODS can still drop gifts off at Ray $ 00 White before 5pm today. 15 You will need to let Ray White TC211216BTRAY staff know if the gift is for a boy or HUNDREDS of presents will be donated to girl, and nominate an age group. disadvantaged children and families this Christ- Last year more than 300 Ray mas, thanks to the help of a generous team, from White offices across Australia left, Rotary president-elect Bill Izard, Ray White and New Zealand helped collect salesperson Pauline Love, Ray White owner 30,000 gifts for disadvantaged fam- Gregg Tickelpenny and district attendance ilies officer Helen Bright. FILLETING KNIFE & Baubles added to Christmas tree NOW SHARPENER $ 00 $ 00 Te Awamutu’s generos- And star creator Kevin Waipa Hire. FISHING 40 40 ity towards the Te Awa- Leech and his wife Once again Contact NETS mutu Alive Christmas Christine, plus Garry and Electrical were on hand to Tree in the Rose Gardens Donna Dyet, also donated help, free of charge. GUNS • AMMO • CLOTHING • BOOTS • FISHING GEAR has continued and the tree a bauble each. Another bauble was is looking brighter than The three new baubles repaired so it is now also ALL AT GREAT PRICES ever. were put up on Monday by sparkling. After lighting the tree a organiser Dean Taylor The Te Awamutu Alive Waikato’s best ﬁshing & hunting store fortnight ago, local couple and volunteer Eoin project is also supported Margaret and Paul Bull Lenehan — aka Lenny by Te Awamutu Rose 121 Sloane Street, Te Awamutu (beside Countdown) added to their donation to the Arborist — using a Trust and Te Awamutu 07 871 5857 | 0275 050 220 | [email protected] sponsor a second bauble. cherry picker donated by Community Board. MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE TEAM WISHING YOU SAFE & HAPPY MOTORING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

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■ From Page 10 Ken Callander (15 Year Silver Bar), Danny Smith (nine Year Silver Bar), Anna He joined Taumaranui in 1980 and Alexander (seven Year Silver Bar) and when he was promoted for his work to Te Dave Gray (three Year certificate). Awamutu in 1985 continued to serve here. The brigade acknowledged support Mr Soepnel rose through the ranks to from Rosetown Holden, Waipa Networks, Senior Station Officer and has been Deane Mark Auto Electrical, Keith awarded Long Service and Good Conduct Parsons, Z Service Station and Ohaupo medals to recognise his commitment. Bowling Club. He was involved in a number of Deane Mark and Ian Campbell were activities, including running regional and presented with plaques for achieving national Waterways competitions. Lions Den status in the World Firefighter 264 Churchill Street, Te Awamutu Senior Station Officer Ed Hopping Combat Challenge. 07 870 5091 or 021 2249 300 received a 14 Year Long Service Good The Attendance Cup was shared [email protected] Conduct medal. between Karl Tutty, Danny Smith and waipaplumbing.co.nz He started his firefighting career in Eric Price. Otorohanga, and has served also in Waihi The Brigade Crew Cup was presented before moving to Te Awamutu. to Alpha Crew and Firefighter of the Year Service awards were also presented to was awarded to Chris Craig.

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Warehouse Stationery Almost half of the stores The Salvation Army’s chief executive Pejman customers gave money to head of social services, Okhovat says the appeal help during the recent Major Pam Waugh, says is one of a number of three week campaign, put- the vouchers have become community programmes ting them just behind cus- an important way of eas- Warehouse Stationery tomers at the Henderson ing pressure on families. supports to help families and Lincoln Rd stores in She says the voucher and young people in need. West Auckland as the system has another “We are delighted by most generous in New equally important pur- the success of this latest Zealand. pose. campaign,” he says. FRESH & DELICIOUS Bridge Club AGM and honours RASPBERRIES The 54th AGM and Prize Giving was June Matthews Jug: Linda Sloan/ held at the Te Awamutu Bridge Club Terry Morrison. Marj Quin Plates: recently. Aroha Mahoney/Dennis Howell. BOYSENBERRIES Trophy winners for 2016.— Bubbles Jones Tray: Barbara Jolly. 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eloved presenter Te Radar is the new front-man for the FMG Young BFarmer of the Year and will travel the country hosting the Regional Finals early next year before presenting the Grand Final in July. The effervescent host, is well known to New Zealand television audiences and is honoured to be the new face of such a prestigious event. “It is one of New Zealand’s truly iconic events with some great hosts over the years that have left a strong legacy.” Originally from an Ohinewai dairy farm in the Waikato, Te Radar is right at home narrating the contest having grown up watching the fierce competition on television. His brother was a Young Farmer member. Te Awamutu welcomes Te Radar, when we host the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Regional Final on Saturday, March 25. “I have these childhood memories of Radar as the new face of the contest and ment is just one of several exciting watching it on telly, thinking I could said his skills would add another changes coming up this year that will answer the quiz questions but never dimension in the 49th year of the ensure the Contest remains a pres- getting them right. I never thought that competition. tigious modern showcase of everything one day I would be the one asking those “And with the landmark 50th coming the Primary Industry has to offer all questions.” up, we couldn’t think of anybody more New Zealanders.” Having watched some Regional fitting to represent the refreshed Regional Finals Finals last year and compering the final format we’ve recently introduced.,” he ■ Otago/Southland, Roxburgh, evening show at the Grand Final, Te says. February, 18. Radar has gleaned an understanding of Young Farmers CEO Terry Copeland ■ Aorangi, Methven, February 25. what it takes to win the FMG Young was also thrilled to secure Te Radar and ■ Tasman, Hokitika, March 4. Farmer of the Year. took the opportunity to thank previous ■ Northern, Kamo, March 18. Got a rural story? “It’s not just about physical hosts Mark Leishman and Craig ■ Waikato/Bay of Plenty, requirements — they have to be strong Wiggins for their long service to the Te Awamutu, March 25. mentally and have excellent time man- Contest. ■ East Coast, Waipukurau, April 1. Txt 021 241 4568 agement skills. “We’ve had some wonderful hosts ■ Taranaki/Manawatu, April 22. Insert the code TAC before your message - “It’s mind boggling and incredible to over the years — from Bob Parker to The Grand Final of the FMG Young watch.” Jim Hopkins. All have added something Farmer of the Year featuring the win- limit of 150 characters Contest chairman Dean Rabbidge to the Contest just as we are sure Te ners of each Regional Final will be held said he was delighted to welcome Te Radar will in his new role. His appoint- from July 6-8 in the Manawatu Region.

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Te Awamutu’s Rushlee Buchanan has riders. Buchanan won the road title in the chance to create history when she 2010, 2014 and this year to join her former defends her titles at next month’s Elite Te Awamutu Sports’ club rider Melissa Road Cycling National Championships in Holt as three-time winners of the national Napier. title. Buchanan, just returned from her base With the retirement of Jo Kiesanowski in United States, can become the first and the unavailability of Linda female to win the national championship Villumsen, Buchanan is the only former road race four times when the event winner to compete in the 2017 edition. returns to the Hawke’s Bay from January She will also defend her time trial title 6-8. in a return to the road following a break The 28-year-old heads a 36-strong after the Rio Olympics where she was part women’s field for the road race which has of the women’s team pursuit. been bolstered with the inclusion of a Buchanan will be joined by her Te Rushlee Buchanan winning the 2016 Road National Championships in Napier earlier separate under-23 division as a result of Awamutu Sports’ clubmates and Rio this year. — Photo/John Cowpland the continued growth of young female Olympic riders Jaime Nielsen and the in- form Raquel Sheath. Nielsen is a double national time trial winner, while Sheath won the national criterium title and Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge last month. Other riders to contend with include national road and time trial podium placegetter Georgia Williams, Hokitika’s Sharlotte Lucas, a three-time Calder Stew- art Series winner who was third in the time trial in 2016; the irrepressible Karen Fulton (Tasman), who was pipped by Sheath and Drummond in Taupo, and Roxsalt rider Ruby Livingstone (Auck- land).

With the retirement of Jo ‘ Kiesanowski and the unavailability of Linda Villumsen, Buchanan is the only former winner to compete in the 2017 edition. REE ’ F There is also a raft of young talent led TRY by Manawatu’s Michaela Drummond, a EN junior world championship medallist on the track, who is riding for Mike Greer Homes team in the Calder Stewart series this year and was runner-up to Sheath in Taupo. Other teenage talent includes national representatives Georgia Catterick (Blen- heim), who will join American UCI Con- tinental Team Illuminate next year; Auck- land’s Madeleine Park, who will race for the high profile Team TIBCO-SVB in the US, and track prospects Holly White and Nina Wollaston. There is also interest in the entry of former mountain runner and triathlete Kate McIlroy who has moved to road cycling, signing with the Specialized Women’s Team in Australia. She was first female home in the full 160km distance of the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge. The men’s field is likely to include TE AWAMUTU TROTS three Te Awamutu Sports’ club members, Patrick Bevin, Hamish Bond and Sam Gaze. On the grass track at Waipa Racing Club, Te Awamutu Bevin placed third in this year’s Paris- Nice prologue and is gearing up for the Santos Tour Down Under in Adelaide from January 14-22. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28 RACING FROM MIDDAY FREE ENTRY AND FULL PUBLIC FACILITIES OPERATING • A great day’s entertainment for the whole family! • • Harness races including the $7000 Brown Pennell Te Awamutu Grass Cup • Traditional adults sulky race over 100 metres for great prizes • Intertrack betting with South Canterbury gallops and Westport harness races This newspaper is subject to NZ Press Council procedures. A complaint • Losing tote ticket draws • Easybet Sellers must ﬁrst be directed in writing to the editor’s email address. If not satisﬁed • Public dining options • Coffee & refreshments with the response, the complaint may be referred to the Press Council, P.O. • Kids karts on course • Face Painting • Lollies for the kids Box 10-879, The Terrace, Wellington 6143. Or use the online complaint form at www.presscouncil.org.nz Please “Entertainment you can bet on” include copies of the article and all correspondence with the publication. Wednesday, December 21, 2016 Te Awamutu Courier 21 150th Pirongia Boxing Day Races All geared up for 150th Boxing Day races

rganisers of the first Boxing Day sites among the trees of the Pirongia Alexandra Racing Club. races at Pirongia in 1866 could Golf Course/ Racing Course. The Alexandra Racing Club commit- Onot have dreamed of the indel- A race meeting on an operating golf tee, horse owners and riders, and ible place that the meeting would go on course is unique. Each year, the golf volunteers from the community all to hold in New Zealand’s rich racing course is transformed into a racing ensure the day runs smoothly every history. circuit during the week prior to Boxing year. In recent years a number of local On Boxing Day 2016, the races at Day. The curved rails are erected with clubs and organisations have come on Pirongia run by the Alexandra Racing spaces left for the golf carts to pass board to help out. Club will mark the 150th anniversary of through until the day before the races. Competing and winning races has that first event. The Boxing Day Races have always been both a source of pride and The picnic meeting is one of only a few been a major community day for both bragging rights for the area’s owners, of its kind still held throughout New Pirongia village and its surrounding trainers and riders. They have Zealand. district. received crucial support from the wider There will be 10 races run under NZ From the very beginning there were horse racing community. Racing Board rules, plus a number of many local people involved in organis- It is unusual to see both thoroughbred old-fashioned demonstration events ing and running the day that attracted and trotting racing at the same meet. that will evoke nostalgia in those who as many as 10,000 spectators. Importantly, this day continues to be attended meetings in the 1960s or There have been significant run for the casual and fun nature that even earlier. contributions from the Finch, Ormsby such picnic day races offer. There will be conventional flat gallops and Macky families. The names of The Alexandra Racing Club’s Boxing and harness events, but the demands Beet, Walter, Coles, De Thierry, Day Races are now arguably New of health and safety regulations meant TC070115CT03 Sherwin and many others are Zealand’s premium picnic race meet- the end of hurdles races in 1955. MALE period costume winner Graeme Cairns aboard his Penny recorded on the honours board of the ing. The premier race is the Alexandra Farthing at the annual Boxing Day races at Pirongia in 2014. The Cup/Molly Dawson Memorial Trophy meeting was a fitting finale to Waipa’s 150th celebrations. raced in memory of Molly Dawson Back in time for milestone race meeting (nee Macky) who was the owner of the two hotels in 1866 to boost the morale almost continuously. The few times 1965 Melbourne cup winner Light of the settlers whose conditions were they were not held were due to the he Alexandra Racing Club com- There will be prizes for the Best Fingers. The winner of this race often causing many to leave the settlement. World War II, polio and influenza mittee is leaving no stone unturned Picnic theme set up and Best Costume goes on to win further races at other The sports comprised athletic events, epidemics and severe weather Tto make the 2016 Boxing Day of the day — could it go to Superman or more prestigious meetings. fun activities such as climbing a greasy conditions. Races at Pirongia Golf Club a momen- a Pirate this year? The Boxing Day picnic horse races pole and catching a greasy pig and a Over this period there have been tous occasion. The Alexandra Racing Club would began in the Pirongia village in 1866. few horse races. many picnics and meetings of family There will be a Clydesdale race, like to get hold of any old pictures or At the time the village was called From 1867 the Christmas Sports were and friends at post-Christmas vintage car and historical displays, memorabilia of previous Boxing Day Alexandra. run by the community until 1889 when gatherings. People pack up their Pirongia arts and crafts, kids face activities or runners, or history to do with “It was populated largely by militiamen the horse races were run separately leftovers from Christmas and bring painting, bouncy castle and mini-car the event. and their families and had two hotels,” from other activities. their refreshments to enjoy the many rides. If you are able to help with any of says club spokesperson, Ross About 1890, the Alexandra Racing events based around the 10 horse The club will be holding a Fashion in these items, or would like to help Ormsby. club was formed, and from that time races in this picturesque setting. Some the Field for women and men dressed in contribute in any way contact Keith Christmas Sports were started by the the Boxing Day Races have run people set up rather elaborate picnic period costume of the 1800s. Ormsby (871 9436).

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BY COLIN THORSEN Josh Prentice and Palmerston North’s good driver who has just stepped up David Lowe as the ones to beat at from ministocks. The track commentator Hawkes Bay’s Jason Penn will be at Kihikihi. But don’t be surprised if he puts down here rates him a top six chance at considerably shorter odds when he lines a sly dollar on his 17-year-old nephew Kihikihi. He could be a dark horse in the up to defend his New Zealand Stockcar Regan Penn making the podium. field.” Championship title at McDonald’s Kihi- “Regan is going great guns. He’s a Penn is hoping for the same lady luck WE ARE OPEN CHRISTMAS kihi Speedway on January 6-7. at Huntly when fronting at Kihikihi. DAY FROM 10AM Penn was so confident he was going “I had six good races taking at Huntly to win the 155-car New Zealand and didn’t have to do a thing to the car.” Te Awamutu Best wishes for a huge weekend, Stockcar Championship at Huntly in The new supremo is a son of 2005 from your proud sponsors January this year that he told his support national superstock champion Bryce crew so. Penn and brother of 2013 and 2014 “I was paying $61 at the TAB. A national superstock champion Shane couple of the relations and myself each Penn. put $20 on me to get the title and we each got $1200. REIGNING New Zealand stockcar “You’ve got to have that positive champion Jason Penn with his attitude.”. trophies after triumphing at Huntly The reigning champion is a realist, this year. however, knowing only too well that he faces a massive task to win back-to- back titles at Kihikihi in the New Year. STOCKISTS OF The father of four, who works as a bricklayer for Wynands Masonry, told ● Steel & Pipe Sales ● Hand Tools the Courier that he has never raced at ● ● ● ● Kihikihi. Power Tools Bolts Bearings Trailer Parts “I’ve heard the track is great, similar ● to Huntly, so hopefully I will come to V-Belt & Transmission Chain grips with the surface up there. I’m ● Air Tools and Accessories hoping to see my way clear to get a drive in at Kihikihi before the champs. ● Hydraulic hose repairs “I missed the waikato champs. I’ve been so busy at work, it’s crazy.” His car will sport the same engine as at Huntly but will have a new chassis. Stewartt&Cavalier Penn followed up his NZ Title win Engineers Supplies with victory in the East Coast Champion- ships at Meeanee Speedway in Napier. PHONE 871 7062 The 1NZ singles out 2NZ Dion ANDREW BRUNTON PHOTOGRAPHY Mooney of Wanganui, Wellingtonian 1317 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu (Opp. Dairy Factory)

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MERRY CHRISTMAS BY COLIN THORSEN On behalf of Sport Waikato I would like to wish you a safe and happy holiday period. Any young soccer player in Te Premier Skills recently 2016 has been a big year for sport with New Awamutu with the enthusiasm and ‘partnered with English Zealanders achieving fantastic results on the will to improve their game has an Premier League Club West World stage, including a number of Waipa opportunity to train like a profes- athletes flying the flag at world championship sional. Bromwich Albion FC to events and Olympics and Paralympics in Rio. Premier Skills Coaching, become the official talent These achievements would not be possible supported by Te Awamutu AFC, will identifier for the club within without the hard work and commitment of our be running the first Train Like A community volunteers and committees who Professional course in the South Wai- New Zealand. enable our youth and adults alike to participate in kato region at Te Awamutu Stadium ’ sport at a local level. on January 26-27, 2017. The course So thank you to all the coaches, will run from 9.30am to 3.30pm each course covers a variety of topics, administrators, officials and club members for all day. including staying with the ball, com- your countless hours given to sport to help Director of coaching Roger bining individualism with ensure our community have fantastic sporting Wilkinson is a long time advocate of teammates, understanding and opportunities. outreaching player development exploiting time and space, passing Being physically active in any way is of great courses into the rural areas. and receiving, passing qualities and importance. To the volunteers who work The course specifically works with first touch and movement variations. tirelessly to run exercise, cycling and walking young, local football players to maxi- Premier Skills are committed to groups, thank you. mise their playing potential and developing any young player through You provide a fantastic service that is valued ability by recreating the professional the Practice Play programme and can by so many. training environment of UK acade- work with players of any level. As we move in to another year, it is a great mies. The cost of the course is $90. time to reflect and celebrate your successes both Premier Skills recently partnered To register for the Train Like A big and small but also plan and set goals for with English Premier League Club Professional course visit 2017. TC211216SP24 West Bromwich Albion FC to become www.premierskills.com. You might set a goal of visiting as many of the SPECIAL SKILLS director of coaching the official talent identifier for the great recreational areas close to Te Awamutu Roger Wilkinson pictured working club within New Zealand. ■ For more information contact over the summer or playing more as a family. with a group of young footballers. The Train Like a Professional [email protected]. Whatever your goals for sport, exercise or recreation, we wish you all the best for 2017. From your local Sport Waikato team based in the Waipa, have a safe, happy and active Mills gets her name on the honours board Christmas and New Year break.

First-year player Donna Mills had fire with flying colours, helping outright victory in the mixed fours wasted little time getting her name on Hancock to a maximum four wins by championship. Comins’ team emerged the honours board at Kihikihi Bowling 13-6, 14-8, 18-10, 16-9 margins. the only four game winner with 19-8, Club. Natt Tonihi and Janice Johnston 16-13, 22-4, 10-8 victories. Stalwart club member Ken Hancock finished runners-up with three wins The runners-up spot went to the Joan skipped Mills to victory in the mixed and a loss. Collins’ skipped team of Dave Stimpson, pairs championship. Lyn Comins skipped Ian Grey, Barry Anderson and Margarie Fox with Mills came through her baptism of Jeanette Kay and Terry Simonson to three wins. Wednesday, December 21, 2016 Te Awamutu Courier 25

Te Awamutu Sports Evans caps epic year TOUCH MODULE

BY COLIN THORSEN SENIOR DRAW Delwyn Evans took great THURSDAY, DEC 22 delight breaking her own Com- monwealth and New Zealand 6.15pm: Backyard Crew v North End Touch, Field benchpress records at the Asia 1; Social very social v Y2K, Field 2; Tumeke v AA Oceania Powerlifting Cham- Longrunners, Field 3; BBF v Stags, Field 4; foralaff pionships in Christchurch. v Dem Honeyz, Field 5; Mountain Men v Chur Kuzzy, The Te Awamutu 52-year- Field 7; ASB Huge Ticka v You’ve been TAPD, Field 8; old bettered both the women’s masters II (50-59 years) records Cook construction v Bye. with her second lift of 76kg. 7.00pm: Dubs Up v TBBL, Field 1; Hustlers v That She held the old records that Team, Field 2; Multiple Scoregasims v Pingaz, Field stood at 75.5kg. 3; The Ring Inz v Reach, Field 4; Looking to score v “It was a special occasion Shinsplints, Field 5; K1-HMC v scard hitless, Field 6; . . . the first time that my Subtribe v Wakachang Warriors, Field 7; Halfkast v husband Mark has been there to see me break a record.” Xtreme Sparkies, Field 8. Evans opened with a successful lift of 72.5kg, a weight that used to be her maximum not that long ago, illustrating come and check out the how far she has come in a short time. FMX freestyle The under 72kg champion’s 76kg was in fact the best lift of any masters II competitor at motocross the championships. She missed out on a third stunt display attempt at 77kg, putting it down to the excitement of breaking the record, coupled TC211216CT01 SATURDAY with the chief referee giving RECORD breaker Delwyn Evans with a photo of her idol Ritchie McCaw and gold medal from the her a long ‘hold’ that she says Asia Oceania Powerlifting Championships in Christchurch. threw her. 7th JAN Evans is now the holder of than later. inspiring me. The year just got better and the New Zealand, Asia/ “It’s a psychological barrier “He is a true athlete, true better for Evans, taking out the at Kihikihi Oceania and Commonwealth I need to overcome. I’ve lifted person, who always performs Waikato, New Zealand and records, all claimed this year. 82.5kg in training under the under pressure. He never ever Asia Oceania titles, along with Speedway There is no let-up for the supervision of Tony Thomson gets caught up in social media placing second at the World diminutive, power-packed at Zero Limits.” and behaves well in the public Championships in South Event being energiser. She has already Evans looks no further than arena. He’s a hard grafter but Africa where she placed fifth held as part of started training for the World All Black legend Ritchie no show pony.” overall Masters 2 lifter on their 2 Big Days Benchpress Championships in McCaw for inspiration. The benchpress champion weight to weight ratio. of Racing - the Texas in April, 2017 with a lift She takes a photo of him says she still has a number of The Health 2000-sponsored of 80kg her goal. with her whenever she goals to achieve in life, includ- Evans is taking time out for a NZ Stockcar “I’ve got eight more years competes. ing meeting McCaw. well-deserved breather, flying Championships in the age group but I want to “I imagine Ritchie being in She has even named her cat out for a week’s holiday in Fiji - see speedway crack the magical 80kg sooner the audience, watching me, after him — Ritchie McClaw. on Thursday. advert page 23

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No Lorde and Florence sake we are keeping Laneway Second Chance pseudonyms are accepted and names will only be And The Machine. the crowd capacity Competition and include your withheld in special circumstances at the discretion Laneway has always been Kneebone says he is ecstatic the same. Music fans can come name, address and daytime phone of the editor. Letters are not usually acknowledged about the total experience. that Laneway will be held at and hear some of the most number). We’ll draw the winner and may be edited, abridged or discarded. Festival co-promoter Mark the location organisers had exciting music acts on the when we resume for the new year. MANAGER This competition is provided by ‘Fill The House Tickets Project’, proudly supporting families of children with cancer. Alan Price [email protected] EDITORIAL WIN: MOANA PRIZES Dean Taylor (editor) [email protected] Colin Thorsen (journalist) Great giveaways [email protected] CCINEMAINEMA SCENECENE Bethany Tiddy (journalist) [email protected] for Moana fans ADVERTISING Moana Dorinda Williams Moana [email protected] is a film for kids of all ages — Moana is a 3D 8-80 — but if you still go to school you can Ange Holt computer-animated have a go at winning some great prizes in [email protected] musical-fantasy- conjunction with Disney and Regent Bookings comedy-adventure Theatre. [email protected] from Walt Disney Complete a drawing (don’t use CLASSIFIEDS Pictures. markers) of Moana and Maui in his boat Rhonda Oosterman, It features music with their animals and de- Tania Cortesi-Western, written by Lin- liver it to the Alanah Harvey Manuel Miranda, movie [email protected] Opetaia Foa'i and theatre Mark Mancina and between DELIVERY QUERIES 0800 111 200 the voices of our now and POSTAL ADDRESS own Temuera Sunday, 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840 Morrison and January 8 OFFICE HOURS Jemaine Clement, The film tells ocean itself to research of Maui, a when Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm plus Auli'i the story of Moana, unite a mystical legendary demi- they will PHONE 07 871 5151 | FAX 07 871 3675 Cravalho, Dwayne the strong-willed relic with a god- god, in the hope of be Johnson, Rachel daughter of the dess. saving her people. judged. House, Nicole chief in a Poly- When a blight Moana opens at Ther- Scherzinger and nesian tribe, who is strikes her island, the Regent Cinema e are ISSN 1170-1099 (Print) ISSN 2253-4075 (Online) *Circulation Source: Audited Bureau of Circulation, 1 YE Dec 2012 Alan Tudyk. chosen by the Moana sets sail in on Boxing Day. plenty of ex- amples on the internet to get inspiration from. Drawings should be between A4 and A3 in size and make sure your name, age and contact phone number are on the back. Two winners will each receive a Moana Te Awamutu T-shirt, Moana storybook, Moana note- book and a set of Moana stickers and a sheet of Moana temporary tattoos. Courier Third placegetter will receive a Moana cap and a set of Moana stickers and a sheet Your community newspaper of Moana temporary tattoos. There will also be consolation prizes of for over 100 years Moana stickers and Moana temporary tattoos. 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A Movie Lovers’ Paradise. Let Us Entertain YOU. Films for December 22 to December 28 Films for December 29-January 4 Films for January 5-January 11 FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM M FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM M HACKSAW RIDGE R15 THU & FRI 11:10, 5:15 & 7:45, SAT 2:55 & 7:55, MON 5:30, THU & FRI 1:35 & 7:50, SAT 5:20, MON 2:35, THU & FRI 7:55, SAT 7:20, SUN 5:20, TUE 7:55 TUE 3:30, WED 1:35 & 7:50 FINAL WED 1:20 TROLLS G ANEXCEPTIONAL FILM. “This absolutely incredible movie will ANEXCEPTIONAL FILM. “This absolutely incredible movie will THU, FRI, MON, TUE & WED 11:00 move you to tears.Every person from 15 on should definitely move you to tears.Every person from 15 on should definitely see it. Comparable to Saving Private Ryan and those who see it. Comparable to Saving Private Ryan and those who A UNITED KINGDOM M believe in faith will witness the greatest act of all.” Allan. believe in faith will witness the greatest act of all.” Allan. SAT 5:10, SUN 3:10 HACKSAW RIDGE R15 HACKSAW RIDGE R15 ARRIVAL M THU & FRI 7:25, SAT 7:45, MON 7:30, TUE 5:30, WED 7:30 THU, FRI & SAT 7:30, SUN & MON 7:25, TUE 5:20 SAT 3:20, SUN 1:20 A cute, colourful, funny and heart-warming adventure A cute, colourful, funny and heart-warming adventure It starts out fun and then sneaks up on you for a final stretch sprinkling happiness, one you will definitely enjoy. sprinkling happiness, one you will definitely enjoy. that is both rousing and genuinely emotional. TROLLS G TROLLS G SING PG THU & FRI 11:30, SAT 12:55 & 3:05, MON 3:05, TUE 1:05, THU & FRI 10:55, SAT 12:55, SUN 2:55, TUE 12:55, THU & FRI 11:05 & 1:40, SAT 12:30, SUN 10:30, WED 10:55 WED 10:55 MON, TUE & WED 11:05 & 1:40 “Emotionally charged, a very interesting true story.” Allan. “Emotionally charged, a very interesting true story.” Allan. A UNITED KINGDOM M A UNITED KINGDOM M ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY M THU & FRI 5:25, SAT 12:45 & 5:55, MON 5:15, TUE 3:15, THU & FRI 5:35, SAT 2:55 THU 1:10, FRI 1:10 & 7:30, SAT 2:45, SUN 12:45 & 5:30, WED 5:35 MON 1:10 & 7:30, TUE 1:10, WED 1:10 & 7:30 “A Sc-Fi movie for those who want a tale that keeps you THU, SAT & TUE 7:30 “If you loved “Billy Elliot” this is definitely the film for you. guessing and thinking throughout with no real action.” Allan. It will pull at your heart strings.” Delysse. ARRIVAL M “Wow, and what a ride! This is a BRILLIANT film of human DANCER M THU & FRI 7:55, SAT 7:50 endurance – amazing and incredible journey planned FINAL SAT 2:20 in Wellington. This is the best tour of France you will ever It starts out fun and then sneaks up on you for a final stretch see with some spectacular shots.Everyone should see this “A Sc-Fi movie for those who want a tale that keeps you that is both rousing and genuinely emotional. unbelievable journey, 1928 and today.” Allan. guessing and thinking throughout with no real action.” Allan. SING PG THE RIDE (LE RIDE) ARRIVAL M THU & FRI 11:15 & 1:40, SAT 12:35 & 3:05, MON & WED 7:55 THU & FRI 11:20 & 7:45, SAT 3:25 & 5:55, MON 7:55, SUN & MON 2:40, TUE 12:40, WED 11:05 & 1:35 TUE 5:55, WED 7:55 “A most delightful, bright, colourful, dazzling, engaging and “Rogue one is an excellent addition to the Star Wars entertaining fantasy.” Allan. “Rogue one is an excellent addition to the Star Wars Anthology.Fresh, full of action with a touch of LA LA LAND M Anthology.Fresh, full of action with a touch of comedy and Hope.” Ian. THU & FRI 10:50 & 5:20, SAT 12:40 & 5:20, comedy and Hope.” Ian. ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY M SUN 10:40 & 3:20, MON, TUE & WED 10:50 & 5:20 ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY M THU & FRI 1:10, 5:25 & 7:40, SAT 2:50 & 5:25, THU & FRI 11:00, 5:20 & 7:35, SAT 12:35, 3:15 & 5:10, SUN & MON 3:00 & 7:30, TUE 1:00 & 5:30, WED 1:10 “A very funny film. Good chemistry between Franco and Cranston.” Neil. MON 5:05 & 7:40, TUE 3:05 & 5:40, WED 1:10, 5:25 & 7:40 SAT 7:40, WED 7:30 SAT 7:35 WHY HIM R16 “Wow, and what a ride! This is a BRILLIANT film of human THU & FRI 8:00, SAT 7:50, SUN 5:50, MON, TUE & WED 8:00 “Wow, and what a ride! This is a BRILLIANT film of human endurance – amazing and incredible journey planned A beautiful and very gentle film. “So lovely,really lovely.” endurance – amazing and incredible journey planned in Wellington. This is the best tour of France you will ever Mark. “I agree,it is gentle and sweet.” Allan. in Wellington. This is the best tour of France you will ever see with some spectacular shots.Everyone should see this PATERSON M see with some spectacular shots.Everyone should see this unbelievable journey, 1928 and today.” Allan. unbelievable journey, 1928 and today.” Allan. THU & FRI 5:40, SAT 1:00 & 5:35, SUN 11:00 & 3:35, THE RIDE (LE RIDE) MON, TUE & WED 5:40 THE RIDE (LE RIDE) SAT 3:50 & 7:55, WED 6:00 THU 5:35, FRI 11:35 & 5:35, SAT 12:30, 4:05 & 8:10 An awesome funny movie, absolute excellence by Disney “A very funny film. Good chemistry between again. When it comes to sheer entertainment value and “A very funny film. Good chemistry between Franco and Cranston.” Neil. visual beauty, ‘Moana’ knocks it out of the park. Franco and Cranston.” Neil. WHY HIM R16 MOANA PG WHY HIM R16 THU, FRI, SAT, SUN & MON 8:00 TUE 6:00, WED 8:00 THU & FRI 10:45, 1:30 & 5:10, SAT 12:50 & 5:30, THU & FRI 7:55, SAT 5:25 & 8:05, MON 8:00, TUE 6:00, SUN 10:50 & 3:30, MON, TUE & WED 10:45, 1:30 & 5:10 WED 8:00 “A most delightful, bright, colourful, dazzling, engaging and entertaining fantasy.” Allan. Impeccably cast leads make the film well worth the journey. A beautiful and very gentle film. “So lovely,really lovely.” LA LA LAND M It’s a Sci-Fi story worth the time of fans of the genre. Mark. “I agree,it is gentle and sweet.” Allan. PASSENGERS M PATERSON M THU & FRI 11:05, 1:30 & 5:15, SAT 12:30 & 5:05, SUN & MON 5:05, TUE 3:05, WED 10:50 & 5:20 THU & FRI 5:25 & 7:40, SAT 3:05 & 7:45, SUN 1:05 & 5:45, THU & FRI 5:30, SAT 1:10 & 5:40, MON 3:25 & 5:40, MON, TUE & WED 5:25 & 7:40 TUE 1:25 & 3:40, WED 11:20 & 5:40 A beautiful and very gentle film. “So lovely,really lovely.” It starts out fun and then sneaks up on you for a final stretch Mark. “I agree,it is gentle and sweet.” Allan. Big action fantasy adventure praised by fans. that is both rousing and genuinely emotional. PATERSON M ASSASSIN’S CREED M SING PG THU & FRI 11:20 & 5:40, SAT 1:35 & 5:40, THU & FRI 7:50, SAT 3:15 & 7:55, SUN 1:15 & 5:55, MON 3:15, TUE 1:15, WED 11:15 & 1:40 SUN & MON 5:10, TUE 3:05, WED 7:55 MON, TUE & WED 7:50 “A most delightful, bright, colourful, dazzling, engaging and An awesome funny movie, absolute excellence by Disney The iconic (prequel) story of family, friendship and entertaining fantasy.” Allan. again. When it comes to sheer entertainment value and adventure, between a young boy and a scrappy one-of- LA LA LAND M visual beauty, ‘Moana’ knocks it out of the park. a-kind dog that would grow up to become a legend. MON 2:55 & 7:50, TUE 12:55 & 5:50, MOANA PG RED DOG: TRUE BLUE PG WED 11:05, 1:30 & 5:15 THU & FRI 10:45, 1:20 & 5:10, SAT 12:20, 3:00 & 5:15, THU & FRI 11:15 & 1:20, SAT 1:10 & 3:10, SUN & MON 2:50 & 5:15, TUE 12:50 & 3:15, SUN 11:10 & 1:10, MON, TUE & WED 11:15 & 1:20 An awesome funny movie, absolute excellence by Disney WED 10:45, 1:25 & 5:10 again. When it comes to sheer entertainment value and This fresh, endearing and funny film is receiving glowing visual beauty, ‘Moana’ knocks it out of the park. Big action fantasy adventure praised by fans. comments from all age groups: wonderful… a breath of fresh MOANA PG ASSASSIN’S CREED M air… top shelf for this genre… The Edge of Perfect!... funny, MON 2:45 & 5:25, TUE 12:45 & 3:25, SUN & MON 5:45 & 7:40, TUE 3:45 & 5:40, charming and incredibly authentic… there is something in The WED 10:45, 1:20 & 5:10 WED 5:40 & 7:50 Edge of Seventeen for everyone… this is a fun funny heart-felt and insightful update of the time-honoured coming-of-age Impeccably cast leads make the film well worth the journey. story… excellent script outstanding acting… The Edge of It’s a Sci-Fi story worth the time of fans of the genre. Seventeen I am pleased to say is a little film that came out of PASSENGERS M nowhere and not only did it far exceed all my expectations, SUN & MON 5:35 & 7:50, TUE 3:35 & 5:50, but it turns out as of now to be one of my favourite films of WED 5:25 & 7:40 2016 if not my favourite film of the year and yes it’s that good. THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN M The iconic (prequel) story of family, friendship and THU & FRI 1:15 & 5:50, SAT 5:25, SUN 3:25, adventure, between a young boy and a scrappy one-of- MON, TUE & WED 1:15 & 5:50 a-kind dog that would grow up to become a legend. RED DOG: TRUE BLUE PG BALLERINA G and THE EAGLE HUNTRESS G SUN & MON 3:40, TUE 1:40, WED 11:10 & 1:15 BOTH START JAN 12 36 Te Awamutu Courier Wednesday, December 21, 2016

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