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CouPublished Tuesday & Thursdayurier TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 Your community newspaper for over 100 years EXTRA COPIES 40c Waipa cool on CCO Doing what’s best for the district most important
Waipa councillors look less likely to support a proposal to Light up for transfer Waipa’s water and wastewater assets into a Christmas Tree ratepayer-owned company. Waipa is not Instead they may try to con- Weather permitting, the Te vince Hamilton City Council and Awamutu Alive Christmas Tree anti-change — Waikato District Council to take in the Rose Gardens will be lit up what they say is a far more ‘ this Friday at 9pm. ‘prudent and risk-averse’ we simply want Wet weather has held up the approach to managing water and arborists booked to complete wastewater across the three maintenance on the tree and to ensure that districts, especially now that one install some extra features for partner has announced extra this year. costs since discussions began. any change we That will take place during Earlier this year all three Friday and the tree will be councils agreed to consult their turned on at night. make is the communities on an agreement to Everyone is invited to the form an asset-owning council- light up and are encouraged to controlled organisation (CCO). right one for visit the Christmas Tree over The CCO would be responsible coming weeks. for managing all water oper- us. Residents are reminded this ations, on behalf of each council. is a community funded project Waipa still intends consulting Waipa mayor and are asked not to climb the on that proposal, but it now Jim Mylchreest tree, and to ask visitors also not wants the other two councils to to climb the tree, as damage to also consider an option which the lights is expensive and spoils ’ wouldn’t require each council to the spectacle. transfer its assets into a separate into something that would be company. hard to get out of.” Miss TA 2016 A water company would still He says from the beginning, Miss Te Awamutu 2016 will be formed, funded by the his council had taken a prudent be held at the Peach and Porker councils and responsible for all and cautious approach to the bar on Thursday, December 8, water activities, but councils, if CCO proposal. from 5pm. they chose to, could retain While neither Hamilton or Contestants aged 16 — 24 ownership of their own assets. Waikato had yet affirmed their will compete for Miss Te Waipa mayor Jim Mylchreest positions, he believes Hamilton Awamutu and contestants aged says there are big financial and will want to change the agree- 9 — 15 will compete for Miss other advantages to be gained ment around water meters. Junior Te Awamutu. Come from the three councils joining He also noted that, since the along to vote for your favourite. together to manage water and agreement was made, Waikato There will be prizes up for wastewater more efficiently. District Council has advised it offer, shared platters, wine- But he does not believe that needs to spend millions more on tasting and a performance from moving straight to an asset- its waste water network. Ben Lummis. Tickets are $20. owning CCO as recommended by “This was not factored into a range of independent consult- the original financial analysis,” Shops open late ants is the right option for Wai- he says. pa. Mr Mylchreest says Waipa for Christmas “That might be a very good was not walking away from Make the most of your option for Hamilton and Wai- TC061216DT01 discussions and would like to see Christmas shopping this year as kato, but my job is to focus on WAIPA mayor Jim Mylchreest checks progress at the Taylor’s Hill the mixed model option also put a good selection of shops on the what’s right for our district,” bore test site. to the community to consider. main street stay open until says Mr Mylchreest. “In the end it has to be better 7pm on Thursdays leading up “Waipa is not anti-change — staged process which could be ation because it’s prudent and and more cost effective for Wai- to Christmas. we simply want to ensure that ‘tested and proven’. mitigates much of the risk,” says pa, and at present I don’t believe Some shops will also any change we make is the right The staff report is supported Mr Mylchreest. it would be,” says Mr have extended opening one for us.” by an independent analysis from “We believe it would deliver Mylchreest. hours on weekends before At today’s Council meeting a Wellington-based consultants, the bulk of the benefits to rate- ■ Christmas. report will be considered which Morrison Low. payers, including many of those For more information about the recommends Waipa asks the “We would favour the mixed offered by an asset-owning proposal to form a waters CCO go to other two councils to consider a model of management and oper- model, but doesn’t lock Waipa www.waterstudywaikato.org.nz DOES YOUR Binoculars BIKE NEED From A SERVICE? 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Tuesday 2.57am 3.30pm There is so much happening in our tary and very unrecognised. people who just want to live a healthier, Wednesday 3.51am 4.29pm communities that wouldn’t happen if it This week, as we celebrate Interna- happier life. Thursday 5.02am 5.29pm weren’t for volunteers. tional Volunteer Day (December 5), it is As you go about your daily routines this Friday 6.15am 6.36pm They provide drivers to run your worth considering how these community week think about the people you come in Saturday 7.19am 7.45pm community transport vehicle, advice on contributors can be thanked — because contact with who are voluntarily making Sunday 8.19am 8.47pm consumer issues, tutor digital technology often they won’t be. your community a better place to live in. Monday 9.19am 9.43pm classes and help keep vital emergency Imagine your community without its Please take the time to say thank you services running. volunteers and you’ll find a pretty bleak and acknowledge that without their contri- Volunteers run street collections, do picture. bution, freely and willingly given, your Fishing For A working bees at marae, coach sport teams Volunteers are providing services that community wouldn’t be what it is today. and visit the elderly. bring comfort and assistance to people in If you would like to volunteer — visit Christmas Gift? Behind most of these volunteers and times of need — they support and improve www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz organisations is a board of trustees or the quality of life of all folk and also work CHRIS ATKINSON Check out our new committee that is also completely volun- hard to change, influence and advocate for Volunteering Waikato gift lines instore! Choose computer Famous visitor to North Wales
games with care Has the Courier ever been couriered as far as this before? Hopefully Dennis Howell’s words of My son is working on a wisdom will be heeded regarding the dairy farm near Pirongia giving of presents. and the occasional hard He says “When choosing computer copy does find its way here. games, or helping your children choose, Wales and New Zealand this is particularly important.” are bonded in many ways. I can only add — parents and others, The photo, early 1950s, is of monitor and analyse what your children a group of men based in the are viewing on television and the games Pen y Gwryd Hotel, that they may be playing. Snowdonia, training for a Currently, children can view forthcoming special expedi- Pokemon on one of our New Zealand TV tion in the Himalayas FFrFrom clocks to platters to wall art,art, channels. which became a ‘first’. mats and so much more! This seemingly innocuous viewing is Here’s a clue. Methinks the entry level violence which begins at the man — and I stand to be corrected — indeed is the whole of North Wales of this ChristmasC IS coming....don’tn’tt very low levels and works on up. fifth from right with the broad grin and claim to fame. The history of Pokemon is both inter- black hair is the renowned Kiwi moun- KEVIN ROBERTS miss out - Layby Availablele esting and alarming. taineer Sir Edmund Hillary. Tremeirchion BARBARA LINTON Very proud is the Pen y Gwryd Hotel as Wales
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2016 SHOP‘nWIN A HUGE THANK YOU to all advertisers who participated in this year’s promotion - and to everyone who supported this initiative and shopped locally! Winners will be drawn today - watch out in Thursday’s Edition for the lucky shoppers! CourierTe Awamutu r TC060216BT03 LOCAL man Allan Rowland has his beard shaved off by his wife Michelle Rowland. Below: Before . . . and after.
BY BETHANY TIDDY
Thursday, December 1 was a significant day for Te Awamutu man THE OLD Allan Rowland. It marked the day he shaved off his beard and CHRISTMAS CARD it will hopefully mark the month his nephew A Christmas Musical Revue Rhys Kawau will finally have a headstone. In November 2014, local teenager Rhys 1st - 3rd December, 7.30pm Kawau took his own life at the age of 18. 8th - 10th December, 7.30pm Mr Rowland says the 4th, 11th December, 2pm news came “out of the blue”. The Woolshed, Mahoe St “It was a huge shock to everybody.” Adults $20 Students $15 “Rhys was like a son to me.” wife Michelle Rowland New Zealand has con- how they might be For the last year Mr shaved the beard off. tinuously ranked among judged or what others Rowland has been grow- For one year he kept the worst in the world for may think of them.” ing a beard to fundraise the fundraiser idea to levels of teen suicide. He says it’s important $6500 for a headstone to himself, but finally Mr Rowland hopes to also help the family mark Rhys’ grave at the announced it last month. that the fundraiser will and friends who are left Te Awamutu Cemetery. “It’s out of my comfort make a difference to behind. “I thought, I want do zone but it needs to be others who are strug- “They deal with the something for Rhys and done.” gling with depression. suffering and pick up the his whanau.” Since starting the “Rhys’ death is what pieces.” To donate to He has put up with an givealittle website last drives me to get our Rhys’ headstone visit “itchy and annoying month, $1300 has already message out there that tinyurl.com/hjgp2db thing” on his face and been donated. suicide is not the Where to get help: has even been teased by He hopes to reach the answer,” he says. Lifeline (open 24/7) family and friends. $6500 goal soon. “I think people who — 0800 543 354 “People call me Papa The family will give are struggling to cope are Depression Helpline Smurf,” he jokes. any additional donations often afraid to talk about (open 24/7) — 0800 111 “I’ve also got a beard- to Lifeline to support their feelings but it’s 757 Tickets from Te Awamutu disapproving wife.” suicide awareness and okay to talk about it. Healthline (open But on Thursday, his prevention. They may feel afraid of 24/7) — 0800 611 116 iSite 871 3259 WHY WAIT TO GRAB A BARGAIN? WE’VE PUNCHED AHOLE IN OUR PRICES! Jenny NOW NOW Lounge Suite 2 Seat, 2 Recliner $799 $499 WAS $1,199 RhodesR SingleS Mattress Brighton NOW 5 piece Modena Dining Suite Sofabed $199 WAS $699 $99 WAS $699
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TC061216BT05 PAKEKE Lions convenor Ian Grey with the Christmas sleigh ready to be raffled off.
Local businesses have floor mat. Meats) and sundries and come to the party ensur- Less than a week of third prize poultry and ing this year’s Pakeke ticket sales remain before sundries. Lions monster Christmas closing day on December Pakeke Lions are selling raffle is chock-full of good- 10, the day of the Christmas tickets at various venues ies. street parade. around the town, including Club spokesperson Tickets are $2 each or $5 the main street, outside all Shirley Grey says the for a book of five. three supermarkets, ANZ sleigh is packed with an They are selling fast, so Bank and Paper Plus. assortment of items for be in quick to avoid miss- “Our club appreciates the whole family, includ- ing out on the chance to the generosity of all the ing a kids’ miniature ride- win one of the three raffle local businesses who have on tractor and trailer, draws. again supported the raffle,” Now, what can do for you? computer key board, slow First prize is the sleigh Mrs Grey says. 132 Kihikihi Road | TE AWAMUTU | P 870 2535 | fairview.co.nz cooker, vouchers, boxing full of goodies, second prize “All the proceeds from bag, watch, toys, toilet- is a Christmas ham (don- the raffle will be returned Grant McConnachie 027 485 4987 | Carolyn Pitcon 027 264 9512 |Rhett McKinnon 027 292 9040 | John Sharplin 027 478 0098 ries, yoghurt maker and ated by Magills Wholesale to local charities.” 6 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Gisler Architects’ Christmas floatParade SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 at 12 NOON Celebrate Christmas this Saturday and be part of the morning lead up,enjoydozensofamazingfloats,andbringyourrugandjoinus fortheAfterParadeFamilyPicnicatSelwynPark, sponsored by Pak’nSave Te Awamutu
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SATURDAY,DECEMBER10-FLOATPARADE12NOON On Alexandra Street 9.30am-11.45am: After Parade Family Picnic 1pm-3pm: Visit Santa (Ho ho ho to Rosetown Lions) At Selwyn Park proudly brought to you by our local From 9.30am-11.45am in Santa’s Grotto PAK’nSAVE. Come down and see the floats and (opposite Heathcotes, 35 Alexandra Street) join in the fun until 3.00pm. Central Cafe’s Classic Car Display Pak’nSave BBQ Sausage Sizzle Cruise down and enjoy the American Classic Cars and Hot + Free Fruit Snacks Rods Gold coin donation for local charity Kihikihi Steampunk Club Meet and Greet Big Lolly Scramble for Kids The Extra-Ordinary Mobile Sewing Free Lucky Dip for the Kids Draw for 3x $1000 Gift Cards Company You must be present to collect your prize! To enter fill in Te Awamutu’s cafés and shops are open as usual a form when shopping at Pak’nSave anytime till closing on December 9. DO NOT CROSS THE ROAD AT ANY STAGE Te Awamutu RSA Country Music Club DURING THE PARADE PROCESSION Providing great music all afternoon Food and Drinks Stalls Presentation to the 10 Float Winners Plus $250 Bonus from Tim Gisler to the Overall Outstanding Float For enquiries email TAfl[email protected]
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Over 50 floats will be in the Parade this year lead by the Te Awamutu Brass Band and followed by the RAIN OR biggest farm tractors we could find, along with many of your local schools, businesses, churches and SHINE! clubs, vintage cars, trucks, lots of singing, dancing and finally, the star of the show – jolly ol’ Santa! Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Te Awamutu Courier 7 Art show in garden
A range of art, sculptures, crafts, plants and antiques were on display at the recent Optimus Prime Art in the Garden annual event. Last Saturday and Sunday about 150 people enjoyed the sounds of live music while wandering around the tranquil setting on Wharepuhunga Rd. Refreshments, pizza, coffee and a range of art and crafts was available for purchase. Organiser Viki Bryant says it was a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. “Everyone really enjoyed them- selves. “Thanks to the public for coming out TC011216DT02 and braving the weather.” HOST Christian Dennis was kept busy at his new pizza oven.
TC011216DT05 TC011216DT03 (BELOW) CRAFTS were nestled throughout the garden. COPPER and The wisps of smoke signalled the outdoor bath coffee at Art in was being heated up for a well-earned soak at the Garden. the end of the event.
TC011216DT04 A few brave souls took in the food and entertainment on Sunday.
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WHAT’S HOT Extra role for WRC chair Our former mayor, and route. Work through the ities and see where the forum current Waikato Regional jointly owned Waikato Local can best focus its efforts,” said Council chairman Alan Authority Shared Services Ltd Mr Livingston. HOT BUSINESSES Livingston, has been elected operation had also delivered a Meanwhile, the forum ■ Fleet Image for the work you did on chair of the Waikato Mayoral wide range of mutual benefits. agreed that the two local gov- the Te Awamutu health shuttle free of Forum, which includes “We are in a competitive ernment representatives on charge. mayors and the regional coun- environment nationally and the Waikato Means Business cil chair. it’s essential we work co- steering group would be the ■ The Columbus cafe team at Mitre Mr Livingston was elected operatively on strengthening regional council’s Bob 10 Mega for their great coffee, fabu- unopposed at the forum’s last our region by responding to Simcock, a former Hamilton lous food and customer service. meeting of 2016, held yester- opportunities and meeting mayor and the current DHB day. challenges together,” Mr chair, and Gray Baldwin from ■ Thank you Strawbridge Appliances The forum is designed as an Livingston said. South Waikato district, a for your amazing service delivering, informal gathering of council He paid tribute to the outgo- farmer with extensive busi- unpacking, assembling and taking leaders to share ideas and look ing chair Allan Sanson of ness and governance experi- away the rubbish of my son’s new at how councils can best work Waikato District who he said ence. It was felt Mr Simcock bed. together. All decisions on had worked very hard on and Mr Baldwin would bring, individual councils’ involve- behalf of the region during the respectively, an urban and ■ Daisy Garden Bags & Bins for ment in, and spending on, joint last council term, and will rural perspective to the regularly collecting my garden bin workstreams are left with continue playing a part in the ALAN LIVINGSTON steering group. from my yard when I forget to put it on those councils. forum. Mr Livingston noted that it the roadside. Following his election, Mr Waitomo’s mayor Brian ing independently. These two was important for Hamilton Livingston said such team- Hanna was elected unopposed areas are now guided by, City Council to continue ■ Ollie from Countdown going the work amongst the region’s as the forum’s deputy chair. respectively, the Waikato Plan having a strong voice in Wai- extra mile by obtaining extra veges councils was essential and, in The forum will examine its joint committee and the Wai- kato Means Business and that for a family reunion. particular, had helped advance future role now that some kato Means Business this will be provided through transport projects like the Wai- workstreams, such as joint implementation strategy. the involvement of Hamilton ■ Danielle at Repco for saving me a kato Expressway, the Kopu planning and economic “It’s a situation from here CEO Richard Briggs with the lot of time and money through her Bridge and East Taupo arterial development, are now operat- of looking to identify opportun- project. excellent service. ■ Beau at Singleton & Hansen Plumb- ing — you’re brilliant and go above Waipa fire restrictions until end of March and beyond. ■ Lauren from Luxe Ink for creating Restrictions on lighting fires for Permits can be issued up to a week situation changes,” he said. rural areas are now in force. depending on weather conditions at the His tips for keeping fires safe in- my perfect eyebrows. Under the restrictions, if people wish time of application. This can be re- clude: to light fires in rural areas they must get newed by contacting us on 0800 924 723. • Supervise fires at all times. TEXT: write TAC HOT or TAC NOT then your opinion. a permit from Waipa District Council. Rural fire officer Chuck Davis said • Don’t annoy your neighbours with Send to 021 241 4568 The restrictions are in place until at people needed to remember that the smoke nuisance. least March 31. person who is in charge of the fire is • Fire must not be left to burn where EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. If weather conditions become drier, ultimately responsible for any damage there is a chance of spread. Send to [email protected] permits will not be issued until it may cause, despite the fact that it may • Water and/or other equipment should conditions ease. be permitted. This also includes creat- be kept handy if available. DELIVER: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. Outdoor fires in any of the following ing a smoke nuisance. • Completely extinguish on completion. Drop into oourur offi ce 97 Sloane Street urban areas require a fire permit at all “In most cases a bit of common sense times: Cambridge, Leamington, Te Awa- and knowing the rules will keep people ■ To apply for a permit, visit any Council mutu, Kihikihi, Pirongia, Ohaupo, and property safe. If people want to light office or complete the form online at Ngahinapouri, Te Pahu, Peacockes/ a fire they need to talk with us first and www.waipadc.govt.nz/firecontrol and email Lowe Roads area and Karapiro. keep an eye on our website in case the it to [email protected] VOLUNTEERS WANTED! Special delivery(Pirongia) Get out and about and help spread the word about Cel brate e eason asthma. Deliver a magazine full of information to GP’s surgeries, pharmacies, health centres and schools. Jam session (Waikeria) Wanted… an enthusiastic person with bags of musical Christmas Concert skill! Teach a range of instruments to a small group of students in a prison setting. Tool belt required (Te Awamutu) Assist with the development of a wetland discovery trail. Help is needed to put up signs, blackboards, install Join us for a magical Christmas concert featuring wooden games and other small building type tasks. one of New Zealand’s finest singers, Tim Beveridge. Cha-ching (Te Awamutu) This newspaper is subject to NZ Press All around town you will find opportunity shops that Council procedures. A complaint needs your help. Get behind the counter to help raise Capture the magical spirit of Christmas with this must first be directed in writing to the funds for community services in your area! editor’s email address. If not satisfied intimate and heart-warming concert.Tim is joined for with the response, the complaint may To find out more about these and other volunteering the evening by world class soprano Julia Booth. be referred to the Press Council, P.O. opportunities in your area, phone 07 839 3191 or visit: Box 10-879, The Terrace, Wellington 6143. Or use the online complaint form www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz Come along and enjoy a real touch at www.presscouncil.org.nz Please include copies of the article and all of old-fashioned Christmas spirit. correspondence with the publication. Thursday 8 December at 7pm Southwelle School, Hamilton Shop late Tickets $45 per person from www.hospicewaikato.org.nzp or this Christmas! phone Ellie on 07 859 1260. All proceeds to Enjoy more time to shop this Christmas at the following retailers .. Hospice Waikato. 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Last month Barbara Linton and her Te Awa- mutu family attended Mrs Joininthe Linton’s mother Elsie Christmas Spirit & Astwood’s 100th birthday enter a Christmas celebration in New Ply- mouth. tree in this year’s The celebration Tree Awamutu brought together five gen- Pop up Forest erations of family and friends for the milestone. Notable for the Te Awa- mutu connection is the five generations of daugh- ters — each the eldest in their family of that line — Mrs Astwood (nee McGregor), Mrs Linton, Anne Mackie, Hayley and Ella-Anne Kaponga. Mrs Astwood has seven children, 30 grand- This community event isis children, 54 great- grandchildren and five open to all and we welcome great-great grandchildren tree creating from families, — 96 descendants — and there’s a sixth great-great businesses, schools and grandchild on the way. community groups - Mrs Linton says the question was asked what TC061216SP100TH has contributed to her FIVE generations of eldest daughters (from left) themorethemerrier! mother’s long and healthy Barbara Linton, Anne Mackie, Hayley and Ella-Anne life? Kaponga at Elsie Astwood’s 100th birthday. Mrs Astwood grew up Thekeyaimofyourtreeshouldbetorepresentwhoyouare in Taranaki’s rugged home killed meats and A day’s hard physical andwhatChristmasmeanstoyou. backblocks of Uruti, then wild pork. work started at dawn and lived much of her married The in-season plentiful finished at dusk without Checkouthoweasyitisbygoingto life in the Okau district, whitebait was a popular modern day conveniences the other side of Mount meal. — or even electricity. www.northendchurch.org.nz/tree-awamutu/ or Messenger, both of which Mainly, she says, all Mrs Linton and many phoning the North End Church Office on 871 3888 had pure air and clean their food was free of others believe all this, water. sprays and additives. combined with optimism Help us plan an awesome forest and register your tree by Thursday, She says all the family A packet of aspirins and a caring and sharing 8thDecember2016 meals were made from the was the only medication community spirit contri- vegetable garden, in the house, among the buted to her mother’s long orchard, organic eggs, natural remedies. life. SENSATIONAL SUPER - BUYS! 12m VTNZ WOF-12m REGISTRATION-12m FREE SERVICING- ALL ORC INCLUDED
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Christian At their November con- The Rosetown Choristers cert the Rosetown saw a little of the work this Choristers attracted a large Trust does at the funeral of Comment audience to the Te Awa- the late Janet Harper, who mutu Baptist Church. had been teir Musical Direc- As a result the tor for 17 years some time Phil Strong - North End Church Choristers were able to ago. make a significant donation “As we all know of, or Time to change view? of over $1100 to the Music have been affected by, some- Moves Me Trust to assist in one with this debilitating The way you view the world determines the their work. disease the Choristers felt experience you have. You see what you want to Music Moves Me Trust is the Trust should be see, and what you see is what you get. Take relatively new, established supported,” says Piglet, for example. Surely you remember Piglet, last year. spokesperson Robin Winnie the Pooh’s best friend? As result of a family Astridge. Piglet was always looking on the bright side of member who passed away If you are interested in life. He was optimistic and hoped life would treat after suffering from vascu- joining the Rosetown him kindly. Piglet saw the best in people and lar dementia Dr Vick Jones Choristers Community often saw love when others didn’t. Piglet was discovered that this patient Choir you will not have to trustworthy without fault and as reassuring as a had responded to music — audition. warm blanket on a cold winter’s night. Piglet even in the later stages of The only requirements experienced the life he saw and it was very good. the illness. are the ability to sing in If you remember Piglet then you must This led Dr Jones to form tune and to hold a part as remember Eyeore. The antithesis of optimism, the Trust that is now active most of the singing is done Eyeore walked with an expectation of bad things in eight care facilities TC061216SPCHOIR in four parts. The ability to happening to him. As a result, there was a dark across the Waikato. ROSETOWN Choristers president Gaye Jellie (left) and Musical read music would be an cloud above his head constantly. “Woe is me“, Patients are provided Director Theresa Goulding (right) present their donation to Dr Vicky advantage, but not a requi- thought Eyeore as he experienced the very world with personalised play lists, Jones of the Music Moves Me Trust. site. he expected interactive music groups In connecting with many people on the and individual music therapy with New connection for the people that the Trust ■ For further information contact Mr Astridge subject of God I find it common that people relate Zealand registered music therapists. works with. — 870 4424. to God in different ways. Some expect a “Grumpy Music is used to provide joy, quality of A team of volunteers assist the Trust’s For more about Music Moves Me Trust go to Old Man” and so they relate to God in that way by life, a means of self expression and work. www.musicmovesmetrust.co.nz hiding. Others expect a “School Principal with a stick” and avoid God for fear of punishment. Some treat God like “Car Park Santa” and have frequent requests for a car park of convenience. Search on for rare native butterfly Me? I like to see God as a Father who loves to love, loves to give and sees the best in his creation. The search is on for the ject this summer, beginning A funding grant from Lot- The truth is, what you see is what you get. Or endangered native forest ring- with a nationwide search. tery Environment and Heri- in terms of God, what you believe is all you’ll ever let butterfly. Steve Wheatley, a senior tage has enabled the project, get. If you’re not getting much then perhaps So-named because of the conservation specialist from which is being directed by Dr you’re living with a perspective that is not true? distinctive target-like rings or Butterfly Conservation in Peter Maddison. The Christmas season is a good reminder of a ‘eyes’ on its wings, urgent England, is travelling The distinctive orange, God who loves the world so much that he made a steps are being taken to re- throughout the country gath- black, white and yellow way for us to receive his love. Jesus came to verse its bleak future. ering records of known loca- butterfly was once widespread earth as a baby, as the Son of God, so that we all The Moths and Butterflies tions and sightings — past and in forests throughout New The species is only found in might know just how much God loves us. of New Zealand Trust has present — of Dodonidia Zealand but has now declined this country and has no close Perhaps it’s time to change your view of God? embarked on a long-term pro- helmsii. to a few remote areas. relatives.
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HOT ■ Knight in shining armour who helped a heavily pregnant woman with her Christmas shopping. ■ Great entertainment at the Bible Chapel fundraiser for Haley Cole and Kihikihi school. ■ Lovely lady at Zippy fixing my cardigan on the spot so that I could go back to work respectably. ■ The person who handed in my car keys to the police station. TC011216SPPRFF1 PIRONGIA Rural Fire Force special guests and award recipients at Honours Night. NOT ■ Man spotted urinating in the Mitre Pirongia Rural Fire Force recently Otorohanga District Council pre- 10 Mega carpark last week. held their Annual Honours Night, sented a certificate of appreciation to hosting visitors including life mem- the Pirongia Rural Fire Force. ■ People txting on phones while bers, Te Awamutu Brigade members, Mr Budd and Deputy Alan Dalton driving. Waipa District Council Principal presented the awards, honouring ■ Rural Fire Officer Chuck Davis, Prin- commitment and service to the com- Uncastrated cats in Kihikihi fighting cipal Rural Fire Officer Otorohanga munity. our cats and causing vet bills. District David Brown, family and Two year bars achieving the fol- ■ Drivers not using flush medians friends. lowing years of service: Graeme when turning. Chief Officer Bruce Budd Daysh (39 years), Bruce Budd (23), welcomed firefighters and guests to Alan Dalton and Bill Reymer (21), the last Honours Night under the Sheryl Ellis (13), Tracy De Thierry TEXT: write TAC HOT or TAC NOT then your opinion. name of Pirongia Rural Fire Force. (11), Jean McKenzie (9), Mark Seebeck Send to 021 241 4568 Mr Budd spoke about changes on and Darryn Yates (7). July 1 next year which signal a new Five year medals: Heath Boddie, EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. era for the brigade. Bevan Mills, Mark Zeuren and Nick Send to [email protected] He said they’ll still be the Pirongia McMonagle. Brigade and Station 58, but will then DELIVER: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. come under a new organisation called TC011216SPPRFF2 Drop into ourour offi ce 97 Sloane Street Fire and Emergency New Zealand. PRINCIPAL Rural Fire officer for Mr Brown also spoke of the future Otorohanga District Council, David change and the positive aspects of Brown, talked about future changes what is coming nationwide. for the fire service.
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Gudsell clocked 5.44.21, sender’s name, address and phone number. No It is also one of the most placing 18th and fourth in 23-34 pseudonyms are accepted and names will only be scenic and varied with the age group. withheld in special circumstances at the discretion route travelling through sub Chris Gaze very nearly fin- of the editor. Letters are not usually acknowledged tropical forest, pacific ished ‘top 10’ age group, and may be edited, abridged or discarded. coastlines, rural farmland and placing 11th of 103 in the the pohutakawa coastline of Veteran 1, 45-49 age group in MANAGER the Hauraki Gulf. 5.47.58. Alan Price [email protected] Te Awamutu Sports Cyc- Club captain, Mike ling Club’s Boris Clark and Gascoigne was another local EDITORIAL Nathan Bunn produced top 10 rider to finish inside the ‘magi- Dean Taylor (editor) finishes, Clark covering the cal’ six-hour mark. He placed [email protected] 200km journey in five hours, 45 17th in the 45-49 category in Colin Thorsen (journalist) minutes, 51 seconds, placing 5.59.56. [email protected] seventh (elite men) out of 589 Ian Morton proved he still Bethany Tiddy (journalist) starters and second in the 18-22 has what it takes, placing third [email protected] age group. in the Classic 2, 60-64 age group ADVERTISING Bunn was ninth home and in 6.24.32. He won the Masters Dorinda Williams seventh under 23 rider in 6 men’s title at the 2013 BikeNZ [email protected] 5.56.09. TC061216SP12 Club Road National Cham- Clark and Bunn are both pionships in Queenstown. Ange Holt TOP 10 finish for Boris Clark in the gruelling K2 Cycle [email protected] members of the Crediflex- Challenge in Coromandel. Other club members to Pro4mance cycling team that complete the K2 were Bookings had four riders in the race. Magill dropped the other on his own up the road, chased Benjamin Hoy (6.04.45), [email protected] “At 185km it was the second rider he was with and carried by a bunch of just six riders Michael Black (6.07.14), Mur- CLASSIFIEDS longest race I had ever done, on solo. who were left in contention.” ray Pearson (6.21.36), Alan Rhonda Oosterman, the 2014 Tour of Southland Back in the bunch the pace Going over the final climb, Mockford (6.39.21), Marc Tania Cortesi-Western, stage to Coronet Peak being was steady and riders were Magill increased his advan- Gascoigne (6.58.12), Marcel Te Alanah Harvey the longest at 189km,” said starting to drop off the back. tage, while Crediflex- Brake (7.00.21), Ted Schmidt [email protected] Clark. “There was a strong cross- Pro4mance’s Toby Atkins rode (8.29.05), Brenda Schmidt “We planned to get someone head wind along the coast away from the bunch with Ben (9.21.44). DELIVERY QUERIES 0800 111 200 in the early break so the rest of heading towards Thames,” Barry of the L & M team. The 200km cyclists used POSTAL ADDRESS us could save our energy for said Clark. Magill held on to win by staggered starts beginning 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840 latter. “I ran out of legs there. I had almost six minutes over with the men’s elite at 7.45am, OFFICE HOURS “My team-mate Nicolas felt all right, but all my train- Atkins who won the sprint for riding past Coroglen to Whiti- Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm Magill attacked and got away ing had been geared around second, with Barry completing anga, Kuaotunu, Kereta, Coro- PHONE 07 871 5151 | FAX 07 871 3675 with one other rider just 5km races of two to three hours so I the podium. mandel and along the Thames into the race.” just didn’t have the endurance. “It is a truly epic course for Coast Rd to Thames before a Their lead grew to about “Josh Aldridge (the 2014 a bike race, and the race is on gruelling last section over the ISSN 1170-1099 (Print) ISSN 2253-4075 (Online) two minutes approaching half winner) and myself were my ‘to do list’ again next year,” Kopu-Hikuai Hill and home *Circulation Source: Audited Bureau of Circulation, 1 YE Dec 2012 way. dropped there, leaving Magill said Clark. with a tail wind to Tairua.
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BY COLIN THORSEN all, Eva Parkinson (3.35.46) fourth and 12th female over- Let’s Get Active Te Awamutu Sports Cyc- all, and Grace Kelly (3.35.46) Sport Waikato would love to hear from you to ling Club was represented fifth and 14th female over- get your ideas on how we can get more of the by 17 riders in the K1 all. Nia Dixon (3.35.46) Waipa community active and involved in sport, (100km) Cycle Challenge in placed second in 16-17 age exercise and recreation. the Coromandel. group and 13th female over- Currently in New Zealand only 48% of adults Young Claudia Vanner all. meet the recommended guidelines for being emerged from her maiden Past club president, Rus- physically active. long distance cycle race sell Mudgway was first Te Physical activity can help people live longer, with flying colours, win- Awamutu rider home in healthier lives. ning the 14-15 years female 3.02.45, placing 21st out of Sit less, move more. Break up long periods of age group and placing sixth 379 and sixth in 35-44 age sitting. 1 1 of 94 females in a time of group. Other club members Do at least 2 ⁄2 hours of moderate or 1 ⁄4 hours 3.31.24. to complete the K1 challenge of vigorous physical activity spread throughout the Accompanying her on were Bruce Carswell week. the journey was her father, (3.35.49), Lachlan Peattie For extra health benefits, aim for five hours of Neil, who finished in 3.31.48. (3.48.57), Colin Dixon moderate or 21⁄2 hours of vigorous physical activity Her mother, Lesley, was (3.49.28), Lance Fielder spread throughout the week. 18th female home and third (3.51.44), Stu Gudsell Do muscle strengthening activities on at least of 28 in the Veteran 45-54 (4.00.44), Sharon James two days each week. years category in 3.46.40. (4.00.44) and Richard Doing some physical activity is better than A group of four other up- Walker (4.25.34). doing none. and-comers from the club, The three club members There are also further recommendations for besides Claudia Vanner, completing the 54km Nicho- children and young people (5-18). excelled in the 14-15 female las Brown Challenge were Each day do 60 minutes or more of moderate to age group — Ally Wollaston Don Weston (1.29.17) who vigorous physical activity. (3.35.24) placing second and placed 11/79 overall and Be active in as many ways as possible, for ninth female overall; 2/10 in 55-64 age group; Phil TC061216SP13 example, through play, cultural activities, dance, McKenzie Milne (3.35.24) Swney (2.02.42) and Lisa EMERGING talent . . . Claudia Vanner competing in the K1 sport, recreation, jobs and going from place to third and 11th female over- Kemp (2.38.37). Cycle Challenge in Coromandel. Marathon-photos.com place. Be active with friends and wha¯nau, at home, school and in their communities. Spend less than two hours a day (out of school Knox takes Frankton Railway to victory hours) in front of the television, computers, and game consoles Eddie Knox played a key Honours went to Knox’s to the Ron Wallbutton- wins and plus 13 after win- role leading Frankton Rail- team skipped by D. Meining, skipped Otorohanga team of ning by 7-4, 11-7, 9-4, 7-6 way bowls team to victory in with T. Johnson at three. A. Johnston and E. Foster margins. the teams tournament staged The Frankton Railway with four wins and plus 18 Laurie Roycroft skipped at Te Awamutu Bowling bowlers won all their points, having won their his Pirongia team of Les Club. matches by decisive margins matches 9-7, 10-3, 9-7, 11-4. The Liddington (3) and Donny A countback was required (14-2, 16-5, 17-3, 16-3), scoring Hillcrest team of Larry Range (lead) to fourth with to decided the winner after 63 points and conceding 13 for Fitzpatrick, Jim Hill and Wai- three wins and a draw. The three of the 28 teams emerged a plus 50 points differential. kato Golf’s CEO Gary Lamb tournament was sponsored with a maximum four wins. The runner-up spot went settled for third with four by Te Awamutu Toyota. $ CACASHSH BACKBACK 550000 AVAILABLE UNTIL FRIDAY, 9 DEC
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Nicholson runner-up in Te Awamutu Sports 5 A-SIDE British eventing ranks TOUCH MODULE SOCCER DRAW JUNIOR DRAW DRAW FOR BY COLIN THORSEN THURSDAY, DEC 8 WEDNESDAY, DEC 7 The World’s fourth YEAR 3&4, 4.15pm: 2K v Puahue Pirates, Field 1; 6.00pm: Field (1) In the Box V Skill Billies (ref. ranked rider Andrew Hotsteppers Juniors v Puahue Power, Field 2; Kihikihi Out of the Blue); (2) Any Ideas V Colts B (ref. Nicholson has finished Wasps v St Pats Rippers, Field 3; Korakonui Green v Houlies Fam); (3) No Kalou V Norfolk (ref. Waipa second in British Eventing’s TAPS Rebels, Field 4; OHAUPO STORM v TAPS Titans, final rankings for the year. Automotive); (4) Team Ramrod V Polish Mafia (ref: Six Kiwis are in the top Field 5; Paterangi Pukekos v The Fast and Furious, 20 riders for the year. Field 7; Pekerau Thunder v Pirongia School, Field 8; Off Target); (5) All Sorts V Farmers (ref. Panthers); Nicholson, who features Pekerau Pirates v TURBO TOUCH, TT. (6) Destroyers V Spot the Hooligan (ref: Multiple in Te Awamutu’s Walk of YEAR 5&6, 4.45pm: TAS rugby crew v St Pats Storm, Scorgasms); (7) Pandas V Westend Brothers 2 Fame in Selwyn Park, is the Field 1; Pirongia School v Hotsteppers Strive, Field best placed in second on 2; Kio Kio crushers v Panthers, Field 3; Puahue (ref. Countdown); ABOVE AVERAGE : BYE. 1295 points, Tim Price 6.30pm: Field (1) Out of the Blue V Puttz (ref: In seventh equal on 708, Sir Pirahanas v Te Awamutu Believe, Field 4; OHAUPO Mark Todd ninth on 685, HURRICANES v Pekerau Lightning, Field 5; Puahue the Box); (2) Houlies Fam V Off Target (ref: Any Jonelle Price 10th on 616, Pythons v TAPS United, Field 6; Paterangi Lakers v Ideas); (3) Westend Brothers V Fake Madrid (ref. Caroline Powell 17th on 465 Korakonui Yellow, Field 7; TAPS Rangers v Waipa No Kalou); (4) Waipa Automotive V Blazing Midgets and Blyth Tait rounding out Warriors, Field 8; TURBO TOUCH v Pokuru All Sorts, the top 20 on 404. TT. (Ref. Team Ramrod); (5) Misfits V ADATO (ref: All Yorkshire-born Oliver Sorts); (6) Tryhards V Panthers (ref: Destroyers); Townend takes the highest YEAR 5&6, 5.15pm: Kihikihi Rockits v Pekerau Blaze, placed overall rider as well Field 8. (7) Countdown V Multiple Scorgasms (ref. Pandas) as highest placed British YEAR 7&8, 5.15pm: TAI Off The Wall v OHAUPO STRIKERS: BYE. rider. He wins with 2380 BLAZE, Field 1; Kio Kio Kaos v TAI OG Cavs, Field points. 2; Pirongia School v Hotsteppers Achieve, Field 3; 7.00pm: Field (1) Above Average V Norfolk (ref: It is the second consecu- Hauturu School v TAI Royals, Field 4; TAI Skittles Fake Madrid); (2) In the Box V Any Ideas (ref. tive year that Townend has led the points table, with v TAI Panthers, Field 5; St Pats Warriors v St Pats Misfits); (3) Skill Billies V Colts B (ref: Westend Nicholson in second. Husslers, Field 7; Turbo Touch v TAI Gorillaz, TT. Brothers); (4) Team Ramrod V Westend Brothers The German-bred 2 (Ref. Blazing Midgets); (5) All Sorts V Destroyers Leonidas II, ridden by Sir Mark Todd, tops the 2016 SENIOR DRAW (ref: ADATO); (6) Farmers V Spot the Hooligan (Ref: horse rankings on 318 THURSDAY, DEC 8 Tryhards); (7) Pandas V Polish Mafia (ref. Puttz); points, with Classic Moet, A_528028 6.15pm: Dubs Up v Halfkast, Field 1; Stags v foralaff, ridden by Jonelle Price, NO KALOU: BYE. RIDING HIGH: Andrew Nicholson and Nereo feature Field 2; TBBL v Tumeke, Field 3; Chur Kuzzy v Social second on 306 and Ringwood prominently in British eventing’s final rankings for the 7.30pm: Field (1) Out of the Blue V Fake Madrid Sky Boy, ridden by Tim year. very social, Field 4; Backyard Crew v Shinsplints, Price, third on 302. Field 5; Reach v That Team, Field 7; ASB Huge Ticka (ref. Skill Billies); (2) Strikers V Off Target (ref. Colts Nereo, ridden by Nichol- Last year Leonidas II was Price, Ringwood Sky Boy v Multiple Scoregasims, Field 8; Bye Pingaz. B); (3) Westend Brothers V Puttz (ref. Norfolk); (4) son, is in 19th place on 212 runnerup to Wesko in the owned by Robert Taylor, 7.00pm: Subtribe v Hustlers, Field 1; BBF v K1-HMC, Waipa Automotive V Multiple Scorgasms (ref: and Bear Necessity V, rid- BE rankings. Varenna Allen, Tim Price Field 2; You’ve been TAPD v Cook construction, Field den by Blyth Tait, equal 20th Leonidas II is owned by and Selwood.com, Nereo Polish Mafia); (5) Misfits V Tryhards (ref. Farmers); 3; Mountain Men v Y2K, Field 4; North End Touch on 210. Leonidas II and Diane Brunsden, Peter owned by Deborah Sellar (6) ADATO V Panthers (Ref: Spot the Hooligan); Ringwood Sky Boy were Cattell and Sir Mark Todd, and Bear Necessity V owned v Looking to score, Field 5; Dem Honeyz v scard both on the New Zealand Classic Moet owned by by Ronnie Bartlett and hitless, Field 6; Wakachang Warriors v The Ring Inz, (7) Countdown V Blazing Midgets (ref. Westend team for the Rio Olympics. Trisha Rickards and Jonelle Blyth Tait. Field 7; AA Longrunners v Xtreme Sparkies, Field 8. Brothers 2); HOULIES FAM: BYE.
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