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Te Awamutu The Hire Centre Te Awamutu Landscape Lane, Te Awamutu YourC community newspaper for over 100 years Thursday, September 3, 2020 0800 TA Hire | www.hirecentreta.co.nz BRIEFLY Service seeking Funds foster creativity new blood donors The New Zealand Blood Service is looking for new donors to help boost stocks of Wellbeing of whole blood and plasma. The mobile unit is visiting Te community is key Awamutu Sports Club next week and welcome existing as applications open and new donors. They will be operating from for arts projects 1-7pm on Monday and 8am until 1pm on Tuesday. alling all creatives in Waipa¯! Donors can phone 0800 448 Funding is now open for 325 to make an appointment creative projects throughout or book online www.nzblood. the district. co.nz CThe September round of the You can also download the Creative Communities Scheme is NZBS Donor App from google taking applications for community play and use it as your donor arts initiatives that foster and ID. promote local creativity. Each year Creative New Zealand provides funding to councils for Waste minimisation distribution in their area, supporting projects wanted more than 1800 projects annually. Do you have a great idea for a Funding can cover materials for waste minimisation project in arts activities or programmes, venue Waipa¯? or equipment hire, personnel or Waipa¯District Council has administrative costs for short-term $40,000 available to support projects and promotion of arts projects that rethink, reduce activities. and reuse waste. Waipa¯District Council strategy Previous successful applicants and community services group range from beeswax wrap manager Debbie Lascelles said the workshops to community scheme is a fantastic way to assist composting facilities. local artists and contribute to the Get in quick before wellbeing of residents. applications close at 5pm on “Taking part in creative activities Monday, September 14. has a positive impact on health and Download an application form wellbeing, which is especially at www.waipadc.govt.nz/ important in the current climate.” wastefund Debbie said it was vital that applicants consider how their projects could operate safely under New loos on way for changing Covid-19 alert levels. Pirongia Village “We’re encouraging our arts New loos are on the way for community to dream up innovative Pirongia to replace the town's and creative projects that align with current facilities. current health restrictions and are Work kicked off on Tuesday accessible to our residents — from with the start of the online performances to virtual installation of the wastewater galleries.” system. Debbie said the funding round This is expected to take would go ahead no matter which alert Kihikihi Primary School received Creative Communities around five weeks. level the Waikato region was in. Scheme funding last year for a project involving the Once complete, the old toilets “Our last funding round was held creation of seven murals at the school. Photo / Supplied will be demolished and during the nationwide lockdown, and replaced. we were thrilled to receive Temporary toilets will be applications for activities like online Each project should focus on at Applications to the September assessed and grants are allocated by available during this time. art workshops and video projects. least one of the scheme’s three funding round close at 5pm on a panel of judges appointed for their The new toilets are almost “It just shows that no matter what criteria — access and participation, Wednesday, September 30. knowledge of and experience in local double the size of the current restrictions apply, creativity can diversity or young people. After closing, applications are arts. toilets and will feature flourish.” Pirongia's heritage colours — The current funding round is open Application guides and forms are available at waipadc.govt.nz/creativecommunities or from council offices in red and green. to projects that run between Cambridge or Te Awamutu. Completed application forms can be emailed to [email protected] or dropped November 1 and May 31, 2021. i off at council offices.

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Daffodilspirit strong distancing required; friendly smiles frequently Clearly their poor decision-making, here in We are, indeed, in very different times. hidden behind face masks. particular, is profoundly going to cost This year we were not able to have some Daffodil Day might have looked different this ratepayers dearly with a 250 per cent increase of our traditional stands around town, there year, but the hard work of our Te Awamutu to the budget of the Te Awamutu Museum. Circulated free to 14,045 homes in were fewer volunteers, fewer flowers and fewer area co-ordinator Kathy Keighley and her team Wow, is this an adjustment for inflation, or Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. people out and about on the streets. of dedicated volunteers was no less significant; is growth going to offset the cost increase? And yet the Te Awamutu and Kihikihi the support of the community no less vital. There are no words for this travesty, yet I CIRCULATION 14,045* community raised a very wonderful To everyone who worked tirelessly to ensure suppose “shocking”, “despicable”, “disgusting”, PHONE: 07 871 5151 contribution of $5911 supporting Daffodil Day, a safe and successful Daffodil Day, we thank come to mind. the Cancer Society’s annual fundraiser. you. How can they even consider this is feasible, POSTAL ADDRESS: Our grateful thanks go to all those who And to the Te Awamutu community who especially in these tough economic times? 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, volunteered their time to pick and bundle gave generously to our collectors, we are so In the first instance, many considered $16m Te Awamutu 3840 flowers, sit at stalls, deliver supplies and grateful. was still too much. OFFICE HOURS: daffodils, count and bank donations, or have Your support ensures that despite these Are our councillors just ignorant of the collection boxes or stands at their businesses. uncertain times we can continue to be there current global pandemic and the fragile state Monday - Wednesday 10am - 2pm A thank you also goes to the Lyceum and for people impacted by cancer. of our current economy? Closed Thursday, Friday, Public Holidays Lions clubs, the rest homes, clients from Nga¯ mihi nui It appears so, as this is clearly an example DELIVERY QUERIES: 0800 111 200 Waikeria Prison and those who let us pick Shelley Campbell of abuse and “wasteful” spending of ratepayers’ daffodils on their property. Chief Executive, funds. EDITORIAL There are always heart-warming stories Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society Just how many other projects full into this Dean Taylor (Editor) which we get to hear about. category and how can we continue to trust Ext: 67705 0274 819951 One woman paid for two of the teddy bears, Paying for museum councillors to make the right decision? [email protected] with a request that they be given to the next I am shocked to understand why councillors Any councillor supporting this gluttonous Caitlan Johnston Ext: 67710 two children who came up to the stand. are considering to go ahead with a $40 million outlandish spend on the proposed Te Awamutu I wish she could have seen the surprise and proposal for the Te Awamutu Museum Museum in my opinion does not deserve to be [email protected] delight on both the children’s and the parents’ compared with a $16m option. on council and should step down from their Jesse Wood Ext: 67713 faces. Pay it forward? Both are, in my opinion, unaffordable and post, to make way for those that fully [email protected] Daffodil Day is a team effort, and most of unachievable. understand the people, and the district’s needs SPORT all we thank you, the public, for so generously It’s fine for these councillors to sit back and in these current times. [email protected] supporting this fundraiser. spend others’ money but, if push comes to Hayden Woods Kathy Keighley shove, they would not fund the museum ADVERTISING Te Awamutu Daffodil Day co-ordinator themselves, so don’t waste our money. Council responds: Apologies but this letter is Sarah Verran 021 345 951 I have very little confidence in our elected factually incorrect and Mr Woods has [email protected] Cancer Society grateful council and even less in the councillors who misunderstood this issue. CLASSIFIEDS When our team of staff and volunteers began are fighting for the $40m option. Two concept designs were created — one which planning for Daffodil Day many months ago, we It is time for a change in our council. was aspirational for use in the event a large central Tania King Ext: 67708 looked forward to celebrating the 30-year Derek Boyd (Abridged) government grant could be secured and one to [email protected] anniversary of this iconic day of hope with New fit the current LTP budget. We welcome letters - preferably via email. Zealanders. As we have not secured funding from central They should be under 300 words and The 2020 Daffodil Day street collection will Even $16m too much government, option two has been approved at a must have the sender’s name, address likely be remembered for different reasons. The Te Awamutu Museum sold to the people cost of $16,693,779 for council consideration in and phone number. No pseudonyms Although cancelled in Auckland, planning for a whopping $16 million, is now proposed the 2021-31 Long Term Plan. for street collections under alert level 2 to cost ratepayers in excess of $40 million if are accepted and names will only be This option will still have an external continued in our region, but with precautions it is voted through. fundraising component in order to keep costs withheld in special circumstances at the in place. You have to ask, “just what are our down for ratepayers. discretion of the editor. Letters are not Contactless donations encouraged; physical councillors on”? See latest on Te Ara Wai project page 7. usually acknowledged and may be edited, abridged or discarded. We’re online at nzmecommunitynews.pressreader.com

MON to FRI 7.00-5.30 | SAT 8.00-4.00 Thursday, September 3, 2020 Te Awamutu Courier 3 Feeling the pressure Government reforms will be costly and disruptive to regional recovery

Local Government is often The expectation is that the blamed for these costs and delays community will fund car parking but is only administering the Act as spaces on the street to reduce costs intended by Parliament. to the developer and the construction It appears that both major political of six storey housing in existing Jim Mylchreest parties support the reform of the residential areas is likely to create Waipa¯mayor RMA and again it appears that the complaints of overshadowing and intention is that the replacement loss of views etc. reported some months ago that legislation is more likely to be I am sure that we have all seen Central Government is administered by a regional body examples where there is insufficient proposing a review on how the rather than the existing Councils. car parking and the congestion I three waters services are It is therefore likely that this reform created on the carriageway. delivered. Whilst no final decisions will progress whatever the outcome How many of us want to park 100 have been made, the inference is of the elections are in October this metres down the road from our that the intention is to form a small year. dwellings and run back to our homes number of multi-regional bodies on Government has already made a in the rain carrying the groceries or the premise that larger organisations number of announcements through worse a couple of toddlers? have the scale to deliver more cost- national policy statements [NPS] on In all of these proposed, or actual, Wintec National Diploma in Journalism student Valu Maka is interning at the effective services. such things as urban development, changes there is no discussion on Te Awamutu Courier. Photo / Supplied The challenge will be to identify freshwater management, highly proposed funding or financing whether water, sewerage or storm productive land and indigenous changes so it can only be assumed water services will in fact be cheaper biodiversity. that it is still intended to fund these and as responsive to the These NPSs set national activities through the rating system. Student joins team at communities they are supposed to standards and whilst the majority are I fully support any changes to the serve. open for consultation at the moment, regulatory regime that will reduce A real difficulty will be in making a few have simply been mandated, costs and time delays to the Te Awamutu Courier fair comparisons as there is also an such as a requirement for all councils community but also believe strongly intention to improve standards to remove minimum car parking that decisions affecting the across all services. requirements and the introduction of community should be made as close Wintec journalism student Valu Maka about people’s stories. These proposed changes are only housing bottom lines to enable the as possible to those affected and has joined the editorial team of the “I believe every person has a story the first stage of what appears to be construction of buildings up to six likely to have to pay. Te Awamutu Courier as an intern. to tell — whether big or small.” a major reform of local government stories high in areas that are within Government could achieve its Valu was born in Auckland but Earlier this year Valu shifted to the by stealth. walking distance of the main objectives by simply and clearly raised in the deep south, Invercargill. Waikato, specifically to study the The next cab off the rank is the commercial areas. establishing national standards and She graduated Otago University National Diploma in Journalism at reform of the Resource Management I understand the intent of these then monitoring and enforcing the with a Bachelor of Arts in Media, Film Wintec. Act. Local Government and the changes to intensify housing density delivery of those services without and Communications. “It has been an awesome business community generally and thus reduce costs. necessarily undertaking the “After studying the ‘writing for the experience,” says Valu. support the reform of this piece of However, in my opinion they are proposed structural reforms which media’ paper offered at Otago I knew Her other interests include legislation and have done so for likely to have unintended will be expensive and disruptive, I wanted to do journalism,” says Valu. spending time with her friends, many years as it consistently adds consequences in communities such particularly during the recovery from “To me journalism caters to my listening to music and watching cost and delays to many projects. as Waipa¯. the Covid-19 pandemic. intrinsic desire to listen, talk and write crime documentaries.

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Insert TAC before your message, make it brief and include your name Matariki Continuing Care Hospital dressed for this year’s Daffodil Day, back from left: Maree, ሗመ ሖ Shamima, Jill, Theresa, Emily, Rekha; front from left: Vanessa, Harmeet, Winky, Hilde. Photo / Supplied Hospital staff get behind Daffodil Day

touch of spring was in the air at Te The decision to hold the event was a personal Awamutu’s Matariki Continuing Care one for those involved with many having lost Hospital, as staff raised funds for friends of family to cancer over the years. Daffodil Day. While the final tally of gold coin donations APops of yellow brightened the day for staff is yet to be counted, ANZ Bank has committed and patients taking part in the Cancer Society’s to doubling the amount as its contribution to annual fundraiser. the cause. New WRC Chief Executive

themselves are able to be established Andrew MacPherson without a WRC resource consent, providing Stu Kneebone they meet the WRC permitted activity rules pertaining to whitebait stands. The regulations regarding to Whitebait stands in the Waikato Region are available Waikato Regional Councillors - on the WRC website waikatoregion.govt.nz/ Waipa King Country services/regional-services/consents/ resource-consents/permitted-activities/ whitebait-stands/#e1841 The owner of any stand must register it St John’s Church, 126 Arawata St, Te Awamutu s a council or indeed any governing with the WRC and provide certain board of directors; one of the most information as part of the registration important decisions you are asked to process, including details of its exact Amake is the appointment of a Chief location, prior to starting construction. Executive Officer (CEO). There are also rules regarding The Waikato Regional Council (WRC) has whereabouts the stand can be sited relevant just completed this process assisted by one to other existing stands, and the location on Facing the Giants in your life - of New Zealand’s leading recruitment firms. the river itself. We are pleased to announce that an internal Obviously, any toilets or other structures candidate, Dr Chris McLay, has been that may result in environmental effects The Story of David and Goliath appointed. must also comply with any rules regarding SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER, 4-6pm Chris has a PhD in soil science from Lincoln waste discharges. University and has most recently been the It’s also important to note that these leader of the council’s resource use directorate. stands are required to be attached to the He has worked for WRC for almost 20 years bank of the river/stream, and so accordingly and replaces Vaughan Payne who is off to you must have the permission of the ACTIVITIES DAVID’S become the deputy CEO of recently formed relevant land owner. In other words, WILL New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology compliance with the WRC permitted activity GOLIATH BAG (NZIST). rules does not authorise access to private INCLUDE: MAKING A land. COOKIES Whitebait season SLINGSHOT With the Whitebait season now underway, Pest Management it’s important that whitebaiters understand WRCs 2019/20 Regional Pest the regulations pertaining to the stands or Management Plan (RPMP) Annual Report GOLIATH structures that they fish from. has been completed. WATER & There are a number of different agencies This reports WRC’s progress on SKITTLES SCIENCE with various responsibilities regarding to implementation of the RPMP, including the COURAGE Whitebait fishing activities. various pest species, how they were JAR TRICK Department of Conversation is controlled, and what tools were used to responsible for the management of the undertake control. Whitebait fishery itself, and things such as The 2020/21 RPMP Operational Plan is net specifications, and when and where you also now available. EVERYONE WELCOME can or cannot fish etc. This report sets out what WRC intends CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT If there are any buildings or dwellings to do over the next 12 months, including associated with a Whitebait stand, then which pests will be targeted, and how WRC these would have to comply with any local will do this. A MEAL IS PROVIDED district council building consent rules. Both reports are available on the WRC Entry by donation/koha. Register at [email protected] The actual whitebait stands / structures website. Thursday, September 3, 2020 Te Awamutu Courier 5 Life-time honour awarded to veteran Lyceum member Popular two-time Te Awamutu greatly appreciated. Lyceum Club president Pam Lyceum is a women’s Morris, received the honour of life organisation, originally established membership at the club’s recent as a literary and social centre. 65th Annual General Meeting. Te Awamutu Lyceum Club Morris joined the club in 1991 hosts morning teas and luncheons and served as president from 1998 for members, with a range of guest to 2001 and 2008 to 2010. speakers. Club members owe Morris their The club also has a music circle, sincere thanks for establishing the writing circle, book circle, mah jong club’s library in 1996, which today circle, Bolivia (cards) circle and a holds 700 titles, including 180 titles social gardening group. in large print, and over 100 jigsaw puzzles. Anyone interested in The library is a well used asset finding out more about Te for the club. i Awamutu Lyceum can Morris continues to be an active, contact Loral Piggott on Te Awamutu Kiwanis Duncan Gray, David Fentress, Kevin Choat and Don McCorquindale with their Legion of Honour respected and well-loved member, 870 3097. awards from the International board of Kiwanis for 25 years of service. Photo / Supplied whose service has been varied and Legion of Honour for Kiwanis’ long service There are now 7 members of the Te Awamutu club with this award

t a recent meeting, four There are now seven members of They place emphasis on projects members of the Te Awamutu Te Awamutu Kiwanis Club with this and activities which benefit families Kiwanis received the Legion award. and young children in the Te Awamutu of Honour from the The Te Awamutu Kiwanis Club is a area. InternationalA board of Kiwanis for 25 community service club open to men years of service. and women of good character from The club is still going strong Duncan Gray, Dave Fentress, Kevin varying ages and walks of life. and anyone interested can find Choat and Don McCorquindale were Their aim is to make the community i out any information about the presented with their awards by the a better place to live. Rather than club on their website kiwanis. Division 2 acting Lieutenant Governor handing out money, they like to help org.nz or by contacting Grant Alec McGowan. out instead. Gardiner on 027 871 4820. Te Awamutu Lyceum Club life member Pam Morris. Photo / Supplied

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ami.co.nz Thursday, September 3, 2020 Te Awamutu Courier 7 Financial handbrake Meeting to keep the on Te Ara Wai project fun in youth sport he current financial climate meantime, not incur any further costs has seen Waipa¯District for ratepayers.” e Awamutu Sports and Council put the Te Ara Wai The decision means that, apart Recreation Club are running project “on hold” pending from minor safety improvements on a free community evening furtherT discussions next year. Market St, the streetscaping planned discussing fun and youth Last month the council agreed to for the Te Awamutu hub area would sportT in partnership with Sport scale back plans for Te Ara Wai, a new also go on hold until there was more Waikato. museum and discovery centre certainty around the project. This workshop is a tool to help planned for Te Awamutu. Jim says staff would continue to parents, coaches, volunteers, referees The council rejected a $40 million pursue fundraising opportunities and teachers understand how they “aspirational” option and instead where they saw them. impact children’s sporting agreed to consider a more modest “Councillors have also directed experiences and how to develop $16.6m option as part of its 2021-2031 staff to continue with a $5m positive attitudes and behaviours to Long Term Plan. application to the support children to unlock their full A final decision Provincial Growth potential by reclaiming the word — on whether or not Fund,” he says. fun! to retain Te Ara Wai, Meanwhile, the A guest panel of key community or some version of council’s desire to influencers of youth sport will be it, in the council’s tell Waipa¯stories there to share their stories, challenges Long Term Plan had not diminished. and tools to create positive budget will be made “The last few experiences for Waikato youth. in June 2021 years have shown The panel consists of: following there is a huge Ariana Cable-Dixon — Splice community consultation. appetite to hear New Zealand’s stories Construction Magic team member “Waipa¯District Council remains so we have tapped into something and youth officer for Netball Waikato/ committed to telling the district’s important and we won’t be letting Bay of Plenty Magic wing attack Ariana Cable-Dixon will be on the panel of community stories, including those of the New that go.” Matt Cameron — Cycling New influencers. Photo / Jesse Wood Zealand Land Wars,” says mayor Jim Te Ara Wai Journeys, a unique self- Zealand BMX coach. Mylchreest. guided tour of Waipa¯sites, including Amy Marfell — Sport Waikato “The decision to put Te Ara Wai New Zealand Land Wars sites, was general manager. ‘on hold’ simply reflected reality. attracting about 1000 people each Dwayne Sweeney — 2019 Waikato “The more modest option still month. Mooloos captain and centurion, as offers all the core components and The free bilingual, mobile app well as a dad of two. visitor experience we had envisaged included stories from those with Clive Pope — Associate Professor but will mean staff have to be more direct links to the Land Wars battles at the University of Waikato. flexible in terms of back-room as well as narratives from historians, Hone Hireme — Halberg Trust functions,” he says. writers, military experts and Inclusion and New Zealand Kiwi “The fact is, Covid-19 has turned archaeologists. Ferns captain. everything upside down and that The Te Awamutu Museum is It will be at the Te Awamutu Sports means the fundraising environment continuing to market Te Ara Wai Clubrooms on Thursday, September Honey Hireme as well. Journeys through its network and 17 sponsored by Cornerstone playing for the “From the get-go, this project has online, and encourages visitors to the Achievement Trust Te Awamutu. Black Ferns in relied on a big chunk of external museum to explore culturally Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm start. 2014 against funding and that hasn’t changed. significant sites across the district Manusina “But philanthropic and corporate including Pirongia, Nga¯roto, For registration head to Samoa. money is simply not there anymore. Cambridge, Kara¯piro, Kakepuku and i tinyurl.com/y5dy9zyy Photo / Brett Phibbs We have to accept that and, in the Rangiaowhia/O-Ra¯kau.

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n initiative to get more women in for cervical screening is gaining more and more traction with eachA campaign in Te Awamutu. The third Smear Your Mea day was held on Sunday at Mahoe Medical and 53 women went along and had their smear test, nearly 10 more than at the previous Smear Your Mea day held last year. For some, it was even their first time having one done and for others there first in over 10 years. “It was a really cool day. It’s such an intimate procedure and so I am just so proud that women came it and that the message is getting out there — we need to normalise this more,” says Mahoe Medical nurse Tanya McDermott. Of the 53 women who went along, 18 were classed as high needs. The Mahoe Medical team that were carrying out the smear tests on the day. Photo / Supplied In New Zealand cervical screening is only free for women under the age around it, they call it whakama¯,” says cervical cancer is slow growing. frustrated at the lack of information and encourage women to have a of 25 or for women of Ma¯ori, Indian, Tanya. “What we see is people tend to accessible to her when she got smear test. On the day, Mahoe Asian or Pacific descent as they are On the day a women in her 50s screen regularly when they are cervical cancer. Medical provided morning tea, considered to be high needs because shared her story about how she was young and then when they get to Talei passed away in 2017. offered free sexual health consults for they are “notoriously under regularly getting smear tests and that their 40s the screening drops off, but “Before she died she threw everyone and offered a long acting screened”. how one day she suddenly got an that’s exactly where we see spikes in everything into this amazing reversible contraceptive (LARCS) “They are four times more likely abnormal result. HPV and cervical cancer.” campaign, this is her baby,” says clinic which looked into the Mirena, to get cervical cancer but they are less Tanya says the important thing The Smear Your Mea campaign Tanya. the Depo Provera Injection and likely to come it and get screened. about her story was to show women was started by Talei Morrison — a Smear Your Mea’s mission is to Jadelle — all of which are now funded There’s a big sort of embarrassment that the HPV virus that causes Ma¯ori woman who became raise awareness of cervical cancer in New Zealand. KLB Hair celebrate the opening of new salon The team at KLB & Hair marked the but it has now outgrown the space. his sorts of skills are hard to come opening of their new salon this week For quite a while her team by. I think it’s pretty cool that I can with a celebration on Monday night. consisted of herself and main stylist be like, ‘my dad did this’,” says Kristy- Family, friends and clients Nikita Boswell-Hearfield, but now Leigh. attended the opening celebration at includes Mason James Butler, the Kristy-Leigh’s mother, Sandra the new salon at 279 Alexander St, salon’s barber, and apprentice Zhara Butler, handles the business and formerly the Antique House. Kennedy. money side of things, which leaves “We were quite pleased with our “We’ve always needed more space, Kristy-Leigh to focus on styling and turnout and it was a really nice mix more so than ever because we’ve had coming up with new ideas, which she of people, it was a lot of fun and our apprentice Zhara come onboard prefers. everyone was totally excited about and she is progressing very quickly Kristy-Leigh says throughout her the new space, which is what the and already building her own whole career, family has been an night was all about,” says owner clientele,” says Kristy-Leigh. important part of her business. Kristy-Leigh Butler. “I also just think it’s great to “What we enjoy and I think our “We were just so excited to show recreate your business anyway, to clients do to, is that we are very family everyone.” keep your staff motivated and orientated,” says Kristy-Leigh. To support local, the catering for inspired by their environment,” she “I’ve known Nikita since she was the night was by Red Kitchen, What says. just 2, Zhara is my eldest daughter’s the Food and Central Cafe. The salon, which has an urban- best friend and our barber, Mason, is This is Kristy-Leigh’s third salon industrial design feel, has eight chairs, my nephew. We’re like a cosy little space in Te Awamutu throughout her three more than the previous salon, family and we’ve also got clients career. as well as a beauty room where The team at KLB & Hair, from left, Mason James Butler, Nikita Boswell- who have been with us through all She opened her first 16 years ago Kristy-Leigh is providing Hearfiled, owner Kristy-Leigh Butler and Zhara Kennedy. Photo / Caitlan Johnston three salons. at 477 Sloane St, now home to microblading cosmetic eyebrows. “So as much as we like to be Bridgestone Tyre Centre. Services such as eyelash extensions a black tiled wall, giant mirrors that new salon was done by Kristy-Leigh’s professional we are very much down The second was a few doors up and eyebrow shaping will be offered span from the floor nearly to the builder father, Dennis Butler. to earth family orientated people — from the new salon, at 295 Alexander soon. ceiling and industrial shelving. “You can see my dad’s amazing and I think in a community like Te St where it spent the past eight years, Stand-out design features include Most of the construction of the craftsmanship, it’s beautiful work and Awamutu this really works.”

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he Tonnellerie de Mercurey NZ Young Winemaker of the Year regional competitions kick off tomorrow with Tthe North Island competition being held in Hawke’s Bay. The Central Otago and Marlborough competitions will also take place during September, with the winners going through to the National Final in November. Tomorrows event will be run under Alert Level 2 at the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT), where all systems are in place to ensure strict contact tracing, sanitation and social distancing is easily carried out. The awards dinner has, however, been cancelled, so the winners will be announced at the end of the day. “We are so pleased these competitions can still go ahead,” says Nicky Grandorge, NZ Winegrowers leadership and communities manager. “They are a great focus for emerging young winemakers to study and upskill as well as giving them the opportunity to meet other passionate, future leaders and start making a name for themselves. “Although the day is tough, it has a very positive vibe and in this very challenging year, the competitions will be a great boost for Te Awamutu everyone involved.” Competition dates are: North Island: September 4, at EIT. Courier Central Otago: September 10, at VinPro Ltd. Your community newspaper for over 100 years Marlborough: September 16, at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology. To advertise with us phone 07 871 5151 National Final in Hawke’s Bay: November 6, at EIT with the Awards Dinner being part of Emily Gaspard-Clark 2019 Tonnellerie de Mercurey NZ Young Winemaker of the Hawkes Bay Food and Wine Classic. the Year. Photo / Supplied

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Plants that Bee aware this September bring bees Bee Awareness Month: everyone can do is to take care with For bees, some plants are really garden sprays. worth buzzing about and others, not September 2020 Karin recommends either so much. avoiding garden sprays, selecting Unsurprisingly, the best bee ew Zealand’s bees and bee-friendly products or following plants produce lots of pollen and/or beekeepers are calling on the spray safe rules. nectar and make these rewards Kiwis to ‘Bee a Hero’ this “Spray only in the early morning easily accessible to pollinators. NSeptember, as the country and evening when bees are less Plants that flower in autumn, and celebrates Bee Aware Month. active; never spray when flowers are early spring are also bee favourites Bee Aware Month is an annual in bloom and always read as they supply nectar and pollen educational campaign organised by instructions carefully before when little else is available. Apiculture New Zealand and spraying,” she says. The Trees for Bees NZ team has supported by bee lovers across New The Environmental Protection been working for the last 10 years Zealand. Authority (EPA) is a key supporter to identify what plants are best for Apiculture New Zealand CEO of Bee Aware Month. our bees. Karin Kos explains there are two key EPA sets the rules around when, Trees for Bees has produced goals of the campaign. how and where insecticides can be regional, seasonal, urban and rural “We want to lift awareness of the used. guides on what to plant for bees critical importance of bees to New “Insecticides play an important which are all available on its website Zealand’s environment, food chain role in food production, but some are They have identified some true and economy, and teach Kiwis some harmful to pollinators, such as star performers – those plants which simple actions that everyone can moths, birds and bees,” says EPA have ‘a buzz’ about them, literally. take to improve bee health.” acting general manager of the The first of these is rosemary, Karin says green-fingered Kiwis hazardous substances and new beloved by bees as it is almost can help bees by growing bee- organisms group, Clark Ehlers. always in flower especially in spring friendly plants in their gardens, “Bee Aware Month is a great time and autumn. while non-gardeners can also do for people to ensure they’re Most Mediterranean herb plants, their bit. following label instructions when like rosemary, oregano and thyme, “Mowing your lawns less often is using chemicals, or using alternative are excellent sources of nectar. one really simple thing that can pest control methods, to keep our Pip fruit trees like apples, pears make a difference for bees. pollinators safe.” and quince produce masses of “Weeds like clover and Throughout Bee Aware Month, flowers filled with protein-packed dandelions are great food for bees.” Apiculture New Zealand and its pollen and plentiful nectar. The Karin also encourages Kiwis to supporters and sponsors will be flowers of these trees have a bee- support everyday bee heroes: our sharing bee facts, running friendly ‘open dish’ shape, so bees beekeepers. competitions and, where possible, can simply fly right in and get what “Since the advent of varroa, organising community events. they are looking for. beekeepers’ have become essential to the survival of honey bees. Find out more at www. For a definitive list about “Our beekeepers work hard to some of our beautiful native to back our beekeepers and their beeawarenz.co.nz or follow smart planting for healthy care for and protect our bees. varieties like rewarewa or ka¯mahi, bees,” she says. i Bee Aware Month on i bees go to www. “Buying local honey, especially or other bee products is a great way Another important thing Facebook and Instagram. treesforbeesnz.org

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Waipa¯Civil Limited has started the installation of new water and wastewater pipes, which will service two large residential growth areas to the northwest of Cambridge. Once completed, the new growth areas, currently known as C2 and C3, will accommodate 2500 homes and a 1000-pupil primary school. Waipa¯District Council’s group manager service delivery, Dawn Inglis, said the water and wastewater works signal the start of progress on the new subdivisions. “The pipe installation is the first step that will unlock two of Cambridge’s new residential areas. The Hanlin Rd roundabout project nears opening to vehicles. Photo / Supplied “When completed, it will allow developers to start making progress on the new subdivisions, and connect with our existing infrastructure to Roundabout reaches milestone cater for Cambridge’s growing population,” said Inglis. Waipa¯Civil Limited, a local ambridge’s largest posed by Covid-19 in earlier stages of and Hanlin Rd. the coming weeks stop/go traffic firm, was awarded the $2 million roundabout will soon open construction. Hudson said footpaths also management will also be in place. contract by council in August to to cars as the project nears “This project has progressed well needed to be completed and However, this will be limited to 9am- install the water and wastewater the final stages of despite a month-long lockdown in landscaping undertaken before the 3pm to avoid peak travel times. pipes along Cambridge Rd, from Cconstruction. March and alert level 3 restrictions in project was finished. Once complete, the roundabout Vogel St to the Te Awa lifecare In the coming weeks, contractors May. If all goes to plan, we are on track “The final stage of this project is will provide access to the facility. working on the Hanlin Rd for completion in November. about linking up those access ways Avantidrome, St Peter’s, Hanlin Rd Some construction noise and roundabout will complete the surface “Although there is more work to to the roundabout and adding final and Cambridge Rd, and will include traffic management, such as of the road and add road markings be done, I am looking forward to safety improvements. With some a bus stop, pedestrian refuge and road cones and a reduced speed before opening the new intersection reintroducing cars to the roundabout good weather, we will soon be shared paths and cycleways. limit, should be expected at to drivers. to a much safer environment.” celebrating a finished intersection.” The project is being jointly funded times throughout the work Waipa¯District Council Once open, contractors will begin Traffic management and a by council and Waka Kotahi NZ programme. transportation manager Bryan removing the temporary road, which temporary speed limit of 30km/h will Transport Agency with support from Work is due to be completed Hudson said it was fantastic to reach is currently in use, and completing remain in place at the roundabout St Peter’s School and Home of Cycling in early 2021. this milestone given the challenges access to St Peter’s, the Avantidrome while the final work is under way. In Charitable Trust.

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Threebdrmplusoffice,splitstonehome For Sale Cherie Kemp Exquisite multi level home, thoughtfully For Sale Lisa McBeth with open plan living area, wet floor Closes 22 September 027 271 9806 created by the vendor for the wonderful $725,000 027 490 9294 shower, two toilets and a large double at 4.00pm at Ray White views and sun. Sun drenched living Gillian van der Veeken Te Awamutu office View garage. Approx 8ha effective grazing areas, three double bedrooms, master 021 753 335 area suitable for dairy or beef cattle, unless sold prior with ensuite and walk-in robe with a Sunday 6 September, well fenced and troughed with the family size bathroom and separate WC. 1.00-1.30pm watersuppliedfromitsownbore.Large View Double garage with amazing storage implementshedwithpowerandhalf Sunday 6 September, areas. So welcoming. round haybarn. 12.30 - 1.30pm rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23687 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23685 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) 16 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, September 3, 2020 Harvey takes pride in top series ride Series top three point Goodwood win ices scorers in all other strong performance grades: ● B grade: Scott Smyth 77, Michael in high quality field Black 74, Russell Mudgway, Matthew Davis 73. Colin Thorsen ● C grade: Ted Schmidt 117, Graham Bunn 110, Alex Colquhoun 92. ames Harvey saved his best ● D grade: David Smith 117, Martin till last, winning the 10th race Mitchell 108, Lindsay File 83. at Goodwood to seal victory in the Spoken Cycles winter ● E grade: Jacob D’Ath 124, Kevin seriesJ run by Te Awamutu Sports Baker 116, Ryan Nelson 107. Cycling Club. ● Under 15: Josh Rowe 111, Kane The win was overdue for the Foster 95, Hannah Paine 83. 30-year-old commercial facilities manager for Bayleys Real Estate. Harvey rocketed from fifth to first Southland last year as his biggest in the A grade with third placings at sporting achievement to date. Puahue and Nga¯hinapo¯uri, and his “Considering the history it has in first and only win of the series at New Zealand cycling, it was such a Goodwood. privilege to be a part of that.” “Being the biggest guy in the race, Other notable feats were winning I was definitely concerned about the the elite race at Tour de Ranges and (Maungakawa) climb in the last race getting a taste of pro racing with St so had to ride a smarter race than I George Continental at the Tour de usually would — no unnecessary Lankawi against world tour riders. attacks, etc,” said Harvey. Harvey has some “good racing” “I actually felt pretty good up the looming with the Dynamo Team climb in the end and then also going James Harvey (second from right) won the 10th race at Goodwood to seal victory in the Spoken Cycles winter series. Series and Taupo¯Challenge, but says into the sprint. Photo / Arthur Uden the Tour of Southland is now the big “The run into the sprint was good, focus for the rest of the year. I timed it well and was really stoked decisive moment and where the boys racing most weeks along with week, this year more than ever, are After that he hopes to get in some to win this race, in particular.” group really began to split. the road pros who weren’t able to get absolute legends.” more racing overseas with St George Harvey said he enjoyed a better “Mark put about 15 seconds into overseas. Harvey switched to road racing in next year if nothing happens before start to the race this year. what ended up being the chase group “Every week got harder and faster 2017 after rowing and track cycling then. “I was much faster on the flat lap, of five over the top. and it was very humbling to win a stints. His only regret was that he Harvey finished the winter series didn’t get an early catch from B grade “We got our chase organised pretty series that has had such quality bike didn’t start sooner. on 85 points, well clear of Heaney on before the climb. quickly but it still took us until racers throughout.” “I learned a lot from rowing which 68 who came with a withering late “Not a lot happened prior to Waterworks Rd to catch him. From Harvey said the Te Awamutu definitely helps me on the bike but run to advance from eighth to second Maungakawa, but the climb was there the six of us rolled constantly Sports Cycling Club “did a truly both rowing and track (sprinting) over the last three races, placing pretty solid from the bottom with until the sprint.” incredible job to even get this series never really felt as natural as road second, first and fifth. Corbin Strong Alex Heaney setting a steady pace up What did the winter series win off the ground at a time when we racing seems to feel. 65, George Jackson 54, Hayden to the last kilometre of the climb mean to Harvey? were probably the only people in the “I just love it, racing genuinely McCormick 54, Xander White 52, where Mark Stewart (Great Britain) “The whole series this year was world racing bikes”. makes me so excited.” Callum Nisbet 50, Kiaan Watts 48, attacked.” epic. Given that no one could really “The committee and volunteers Harvey rates wearing the yellow Mark Stewart 45 and Theo Gilbertson Harvey said that was probably the go anywhere, we had the NZ track that make the racing happen every jersey for Stage 1 of the Tour of 45 round out the top 10.

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irongia went into to take a 19-8 lead. Pirongia’s Player of the Day their local derby Pirongia came back Ben Coutts had a great game against O¯ haupo¯with strongly in the last 10 minutes in the unfamiliar position of an understrength of the half but good defence hooker. He took the ball up teamP with players either away saw O¯ haupo¯maintain their well all day and hit his jumper or unavailable due to work. 11-point lead through to the consistently. Going into level 2 and break. It was unfortunate that postponing the game two Pirongia kept up the O¯ haupo¯could not put together 178 George Street, Te Awamutu weeks did Pirongia no favours pressure at the start of the a Bs team, as Pirongia Bs had either. second half, setting up camp good numbers, and in the two • Tenanted by The Warehouse, returning an annual rental of $372,109 + GST & Outgoings Fortunately Bs players filled inside the opposition 22. games they had played, were • Floor area of circa 2,865sqm on 3,856sqm of land the vacancies and played After some pick-and-goes looking very good, winning outstandingly in a game that near O¯ haupo¯’s line, Andrew both convincingly. • Profile site in the centre of Te Awamutu on a freehold title was in the balance until the Charleston gathered the ball This was the final game of • Extensive council-owned and maintained carpark available alongside final quarter. and scored. the season for both teams. Pirongia started the better Waho’s successful Although results did not go • Current tenant has occupied the site for circa 25 years, and has imminent investment and made good ground conversion saw Pirongia back Pirongia’s way this year, six of plans to incorporate Warehouse Stationery through their forwards. After in the game at 19-15. their nine games were tightly- 10 minutes, Kayden Moorfield At this stage, the game fought matches. Playing • A-grade seismic rating regathered a kick through and could have gone either way games under lights was very scored for Pirongia to take an and both teams had chances successful, with both players Superbly positioned on a prominent site bordering State Highway 3, you can’t miss the early 5-0 lead. to score. and supporters enjoying it. distinctive Red Shed. Centrally located in a popular shopping precinct in Te Awamutu, this Five minutes later, after O¯ haupo¯touched down The team has created good property enjoys easy access for customers. Free council car parking alongside. more good work from the next when the ball was spun competition for next year’s As, forwards, Pirongia were wide to create an overlap for with a number of last year’s Bs Te Awamutu is experiencing unprecedented residential and commercial growth. See awarded a penalty out in front a try in the corner to push the stepping up and playing some the opportunity for yourself. Prepare to be impressed. Call today to order your full and first five-eighth Devonte score out to 26-15. outstanding rugby. Information Memorandum and to organise your inspection. ????????????????????????? Waho slotted it over. 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Te Awamutu Edmonds Judd and Pink Ladies game on Saturday. Photo / Supplied EJ Men rapt to bag the three points he Edmonds Judd Men’s Prutton goal. good spirited game. Women. 9th Grade, Raglan Morays 6 O¯ haupo¯ team broke the drought with West Ham picked up their game First blood went to the Pink Ladies After a bye this week, Gisler Terminators 2, Northern United a 2-1 win over Waikato and made the young team work hard with a strike from Nicole May. Architects Premier team will have a Paraguay 0 Te Awamutu Wolves 2. Unicol Veterans last for the third goal by Bradley Edmonds Judd struck back with a home game at the Stadium against 10th Grade, Girls, Te Awamutu weekend.T Egglestone. goal from Danielle Brdanovic and it Tauranga City AFC. Kick off is at Diamonds 3 Morrinsville Ravens 2, With goals from Dane Mitchell and In the second half West Ham was 1-1 at halftime. 2.45pm. Boys, Te Awamutu Blades 1 Claude- Keinen Wyatt the team were able to seemed to find their groove and held Two more goals from Edmonds lands Rovers 11, Northern United secure the badly needed three points. the team off but young Bradley Judd after the halftime break from Junior Results: Villareal 3 Te Awamutu Terriors 1. Next round, the team are away to Egglestone managed to sneak in his Gen Churton then Danielle Brdanovic 7th Grade, Te Awamutu Red Devils 11th Grade, Te Awamutu Melville United Men’s C team at second goal of the game, beautifully saw them out to a 3-1 lead. 2 Hamilton Wanderers Ninjas 4. 2 Hamilton Wanderers Stingers 0. Gower Park. assisted by Oudom Oun. Sam Kietzman wasn’t going to let 8th Grade, Girls, Te Awamutu Storm 12th Grade, Te Awamutu Spurs 0 Te Awamutu Men’s D Division Player of the Day went to Matt the game without a fight, scoring very 3 Tamahere Tigers 2, Te Awamutu Huntly Thistle 3, Te Awamutu Rovers team played West Ham United Worrall for his fantastic running on soon after. Their final goal came from Storm 1 Marist Diamonds 6. Boys, Te 1 Morrinsville Lions 3. Floppy Noodles and won the wing. Lynley Mourits taking the score to 4-2 Awamutu Thunder 0 Cambridge 13th Grade, Girls, Te Kowhai Divas 2 impressively, 4-0. This week the team are at Anchor for Edmonds Judd but the game Eagles 2, Te Awamutu Lightning 0 Te Awamutu Galaxy Girls 3, Te Awa- The first goal was from a penalty Park against Cambridge Men’s D2. could have gone either way. Knighton Jaguars 9, Te Awamutu mutu Comets 6 Raglan Mermaids 1. shot from Sean Stringfellow in the first Te Awamutu Edmonds Judd Player of the Day for the Pink Lightning 0 Cambridge Eagles 2, Te 13th and 14th Grade, Te Awamutu five minutes of the game, followed Women and Te Awamutu Pink Ladies was Renee Bennett and the Awamutu Thunder 2 Knighton Hotshots 0 Fairfield Intermediate closely at nine minutes by a Flynn Ladies played at the Stadium in a whole back line for Edmonds Judd Jaguars 7. School Boys A 8.

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Curtain and Carpet Court 4 Cambridge Road, Te Awamutu Phone 07 871 6422 [email protected] *Offer is valid until 19/07/2020 on selected ranges and selected colours or while stocks last. Carpet is sold in lineal metres. Stock will vary by store. Quantities are limited and no holds or reserves on clearance product allowed. Clearance items are sold on an as-is basis without a manufacturing warranty however the Consumer Guarantees Act will still apply. We reserve the right to adjust prices without notice if necessary and we reserve the right to correct any errors. **Q Card lending criteria, fees, terms and conditions apply. See in store for full details. Thursday, September 3, 2020 Te Awamutu Courier 23 Kiwis team from within the Lions den

Jesse Wood Comment 14. BRENDAN LANEY (Scotland 2001-04: 20 caps) ith the 2021 British and Born: 1973 in Invercargill. Irish Lions tour of South NZ teams: South Canterbury (41), Otago (82), Highlanders (44). Africa coming up, 15. JARED PAYNE (Ireland 2014-17: 20 assuming Covid-19 caps; British and Irish Lions 2017) doesn’tW have an impact on the tour, Born: 1985 in Tauranga. this is a potential squad made up of NZ teams: Waikato (13), Northland (45), players who played in New Zealand Chiefs (3), (22), (18). and also represented England, RESERVES: Ireland, Scotland or Wales. 16. SIMON BERGHAN (Scotland They played rugby for New 2017-present: 25 caps) Born: 1990 in Christchurch. Zealand teams as well as for their NZ teams: N/A. selected countries, a handful were 17. Rodney Ah You (Ireland 2014: 3 just players born in New Zealand — caps) they did not necessarily play for the Born: 1988 in Wellington. British and Irish Lions. NZ teams: Canterbury (3). In 2009, Riki Flutey became the 18. THOMAS WALDROM (England first to play both for and against the 2012-13: 5 caps) British and Irish Lions. He had Born: 1983 in Lower Hutt, Wellington. NZ teams: Wellington (84), Hawke’s previously faced them for the New Bay (14), Hurricanes (30), Zealand Ma¯ori on the 2005 Lions tour Crusaders (26), NZ Ma¯ori (12). of New Zealand. 19. (Ireland Lions coach is 2006-15: 22 caps) from New Zealand and is the current Born: 1980 in Tokoroa, coach of the Chiefs in Waikato. Aotearoa. Former Waikato players NZ teams: Waikato (58), Nathan White and Gatland both Chiefs (21), Hurricanes (11). attended Te Awamutu College, while 20. MIKE MULLINS Isaac Boss and Sean Maitland are (Ireland 1999-2003: 16 from Tokoroa. caps) All are selected from the inaugural Jared Payne played for the Lions against his former team the Chiefs in 2017. Photo / Brett Phibbs Born: 1970 in Auckland. 1987 Rugby World Cup to the present. NZ teams: North Harbour (19), Lions 1993-2001: 8 caps) (53). North Otago (17). NEW ZEALAND LIONS XV: Born: 1970 in Solihull, Warwickshire, 8. BRAD SHIELDS (England 2018-19: 8 Irish Lions 2013) Riki Flutey was the first to play 21. HADLEIGH England. caps) Born: 1988 in for and against the British and PARKES (Wales 1. MICHAEL BENT (Ireland 2012-15: 4 NZ teams: King Country (25). Born: 1991 in Masterton, Wairarapa. Tokoroa, 2017-present: 29 caps) Irish Lions. Photo / Duncan Brown caps) 5. BLADE THOMSON (Scotland 2019: NZ teams: Wellington (60), Hurricanes Waikato. Born: 1987 in Born: 1986 in Ha¯wera, Taranaki. 5 caps) (104). NZ teams: Hunterville, Rangitı¯kei. NZ teams: Taranaki (48 games), Born: 1990 in Auckland. 9. WILLI HEINZ (England Waikato (1), Canterbury (46), Crusaders NZ teams: Manawatu¯(13), Auckland (41), Hurricanes (11). NZ teams: Taranaki (47), Hurricanes (51), 2019-present: 13 caps) (54), New Zealand Ma¯ori (3). Blues (13), Hurricanes (6). 2. (England New Zealand Ma¯ori (6). Born: 1986 in Christchurch. 12. RIKI FLUTEY (England 2008-11: 14 22. BUNDEE AKI (Ireland 2008-18: 97 caps) 6. MARTY LESLIE (Scotland NZ teams: Canterbury (54), Crusaders caps; British and Irish Lions 2009: 1 2017-present: 26 caps) Born: 1986 in Rotorua. 1998-2003: 37 caps) (58) cap) Born: 1990 in Auckland. NZ teams: N/A Born: 1971 in Wellington. 10. GARETH ANSCOMBE (Wales Born: 1980 in Wairarapa. NZ teams: Counties Manukau (43), Chiefs 3. NATHAN WHITE (Ireland 2015-16: NZ teams: Wellington (75), Hurricanes 2015-19: 27 caps) NZ teams: Hawke’s Bay (1), Wellington (25). 13 caps) (21). Born: 1991 in Auckland. (57), Hurricanes (38), NZ Ma¯ori (2). 23. SHANE HOWARTH (Wales Born: 1981 in Ha¯wera, Taranaki. 7. JOHN HARDIE (Scotland 2015-17: 16 NZ teams: Auckland (41), Blues (10), 13. JOHN LESLIE (Scotland 1998-2002: 1998-2000: 19 caps) NZ teams: Waikato (77), Chiefs (41). caps) Chiefs (27). 23 caps) Born: 1968 in Auckland. 4. MARTIN JOHNSON (England Born: 1988 in Lumsden, Southland. 11. SEAN MAITLAND (Scotland Born: 1970 in Lower Hutt, Wellington. NZ teams: Auckland (62), Blues (3), NZ 1993-2003: 84 caps; British and Irish NZ teams: Southland (65), Highlanders 2013-present: 48 caps; British and NZ teams: Otago (123), Highlanders (32). Ma¯ori (7), All Blacks (4 tests, 6 games).

AUCTION

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A+ On College Street Auction 1pm 28th Sept 2020, LJ Hooker Office, 41 This impressive home showcases exemplary quality and luxury at every turn. Crafted to take full advantage Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu of sun streamed warmth. Careful integration of the kitchen creates a focal point that is also very practical to ______use, a foodies delight. Substantial proportions create excellent family spaces, you can choose to dine in the View Sunday 1:00 - 1:30pm sheltered courtyard or have causal drinks in the family room. Choose the intimacy of the separate lounge to ______share a good story and a wine around the gas fire. Four spacious double bedrooms over two levels have Agent privacy and ever changing views and Bi-fold doors in the master suite open onto a privacy balcony that Sonia Furniss 027 540 0726 encompass beautiful vistas. LJ Hooker Te Awamutu Auction 1pm 28th Sept 2020, LJ Hooker Office, 41 Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu (unless sold prior). (07) 871 5044

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At Te Awamutu Funeral Services our dedicated team is passionate about providing valuable guidance and a personalised service at a time when you need it most. - Offering Generations of Experience - Locally Owned Qualifi ed Funeral Directors. Thursday, September 3, 2020 Te Awamutu Courier 25 Te Awamutu Phone: 871 5151 Classifieds Email: [email protected] C - FAMILY NOTICES - PUBLIC NOTICES - EMPLOYMENT - FOR SALE - PROPERTIES - MOTORING - TRADE SERVICES - ENTERTAINMENT - Church Services Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices Formal Notices PUBLIC NOTICE Beginners SPIRITUAL Bowls at of application for Renewal of an HEALING Off Licence Te Awamutu Anniversaries Deaths Bowling Club SECTION 101, SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 Available by GRAY, appointment at All welcome, come Lorraine Florence (nee MW and RJ Goble Limited, PO Box 223, Te Health 2000 and learn the basics Johnson). Te Awamutu. of the game. Passed away Awamutuhas made application to the Waipa 1.00-3.00pm, District Licensing Committee for the Renewal of an Saturday 5th, 12th, peacefully on 31 Phone 07 871 3777 August 2020 aged 76. Off Licence in respect of the premises situated at 19th and 26th Loved wife of the late 670 Cambridge Road, Te Awamutu known as September Evan and much-loved Pak’n Save Te Awamutu. Contact Clark - mother of Karyn, 0210549912 Lester and Sanna, The general nature of the business conducted Brendan and Tracey, under the licence is that of a supermarket. Te Awamutu Kelvin and Heather, and Angela and Mark. The days on which, and the hours during which Tennis Club Much loved Nana of alcohol is (or is intended to be) sold under the Samantha and David, licence are Monday to Sunday 7.00am – 10.00pm AGM Ashleigh, Alanna, for consumption off the premises. Evan, Alexandria and Monday 7th September Pippa. In the Bible we read that Jesus healed The application may be inspected during ordinary 2020 at 7.30pm. office hours at the office of the Waipa District A beautiful soul, loved many people of their sickness, All welcome. by all who knew her. Council, District Licensing Committee at either 101 diseases and heaviness. Most Positions are Couplandp A funeral service will Bank Street, Te Awamutu or 23 Wilson Street, OPEN be held this Friday. Jesus instructed his followers to pray Cambridge. already filled. & Due to Covid Come along to support & AFTERNOON Haworth restrictions numbers and believe that anyone could be healed Any person who is entitled to object and who are limited to 100. If by faith in the Name of Jesus. wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not develop out tennis club. you wish to attend DavidD id andd RosalieR li This gives us faith to believe Jesus later than 15 working days after the date of the Apologies to G & F Miller please contact the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of were Married family on 021757599 heals people today. [email protected] 5th September 1970 the objection with the Secretary of the District Daffodils Licensing Committee at: Waipa District Council, at St John’s Anglican It would be our privilege to pray with you Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu 3840. 564 Frontier Road Church, Te Awamutu. and stand in faith for healing with you! RANGIAOHIA Much, much love No objection to the issue of a Renewal of a licence Saturday, 5 September from your family. You are invited to come and receive may be made in relation to a matter other than a HALL SOCIETY INC 1pm-5pm prayer at Zion (1310 Racecourse matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. All Welcome Road) between 10:00am-1:00pm on JOHNSON, This is the first publication of this notice. AGM Gumboots advised Remember Patricia (Patsy). Wednesdays. All are welcome. Ph 870 5443 Passed away To be held in the peacefully in us in your th Hairini Hall on Melbourne on 29 Monday 14th August 2020. Dearly Public Notices loved mum and September at MARKET Will and mother-in-law of 7.30pm. Kevin and Lesley, COUNCIL CARPARK leave a legacy Malcolm and Glynis All residents welcome THIS Saturday and fondly TE AWAMUTU B Mandeno - remembered by Secretary Gaynor Westgate: of hope Joanne. Much loved 07 870 4551 Nana of Michael, INTERMEDIATE Scott, Bradley and Kate. Treasured by her sisters, brothers and wider whanau. Due to Covid 19 Te Awamutu restrictions a private INFOINFORMAMATIONION EVENINGSENINGS memorial service is to be held. All 7pm in the school hall For more communications to Johnson Family, P.O. OUT OF ZONE ENROLMENTS ARE WELCOME IN 2021 information, call Box 5093, Westown 4343. 0800 53 00 00 Outut ofZ onene Studtudents:M: Mondnday1 4th September Mondnday2 211st September WAIPIPA Funeral Directors AAss wea arere s stilltill in LLevelevel 2 2,, to a attendttend a ann o outut o off z zoneone e enrolmentnrolment e eveningvening p pleaselease c callall WEATHER TE AWAMUTU GGabyaby to rregisteregister o onn 8 8716377.716377. YYouou w willill b bee s sentent a c confirmationonfirmation e emailmail to p printrint a andnd FUNERAL SERVICES bbringring o onn t thehe night.night. 1 AdultAdult a andnd student(s)student(s) only,only, toa attendttend frfromom e eachach ffamily.amily. For week ending 4 September 2020 InIn Z onene Studtudents: Wednesday1 4th Octctober Min C° Max C° Rain/mls

When enrolled at Te Awamutu Intermediate School your child can experience: PPirongiairongia 2.52.5 14.9 21.6 Emphasis on academic excellence High behaviour expectation/Strong Values PPokuruokuru - - - Alexandra House Chapel Technology Classes Symphonic Band/Jazz Band/Rock Band PPukeatuaukeatua -2 1188 27.527.5 Specialist Science Teacher International cultural tours 570 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu Te AwamutuAwamutu 1.5 17.917.9 19.3 Phone 871 5131 Accelerate Class Biennial school production Stay safe, look after Wide coverage of sporting codes Music programmes for all students each other & be kind Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons Outdoor Education/School Camps Dance and Drama studio Garth & Lynette Williams Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Gymnasium For soil moisture and temperature visit: For compassionate and caring service Caring Funeral Professionals Robotics Language classes (Extension Maori/French) www.thehondashop.co.nz/weather www.teawamutufuneralservices.co.nz

Come and join us to find out more about these wonderful opportunities! HOW ARE Helping families For further information please contact the school office KIHIKIHI YOU GETTING p 871 6377 l e offi[email protected] PRESBYTERIAN and friends honour CHURCH HOME TONIGHT? their loved ones 24/7 on Cremations from Sunday, call support $2093 (WINZ Grant) 6 September Rosetown Funeral Home proudly serving at 10am the people of Te Awamutu, Otorohanga and the surrounding areas. ’Looking back to go forward’ If you’re out and 07 870 2137 having a few , All welcome FDANZ drinks, make sure Michael Williams you’ve got a sober i f ou n. driver to get you home safely. ALUMINUM JOINERY REPAIRS ARBORIST Qualified ARBORIST

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WREN ROOF COATINGS BRENT PALMER CERTIFIED PLUMBER Ph 027 358 4519 Email: [email protected] 28 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, September 3, 2020 Public Notices Cars for Sale Vehicles Wanted Trade Services Farm Employment BRIAN Krippner 2006 building, advanced trade WANTED TO qualified, alterations and SOLE FORD TERRITORY TX additions, maintenance, AWD S/W - $6,495 ONO. BUY no job too small, CHARGE Very good condition, Pre 1980’s vehicles, LBP108788. Phone 027 255 goes well, 251250km. 6 cyl 5753. DRIVE-IN 4 Lt petrol, Icon Blue. 6 Holden, Ford, speed auto, 4WD. Tow Japanese. RELIEF bar recently fitted. Any condition KING COUNTRY MILKER Reversing sensors. Tyres considered. DRILLING good condition. Phone Fair prices paid. POSITION 021 486 411. Call/text Eddie 021 0247 5886 OFFAL Available in Kihikihi. Vehicles Wanted Phone 027 967 9595 H OLES

•Soak• Surface wells • Lined Soak holes HOW • Concrete products available ARE YOU • Foundation Drilling • 4WD Trucks GETTING OWNER/OPERATOR: HOME FREEPHONE TONIGHT? Livestock & Poultry To Let STEVE COLSON 0508 HOLES DUG AC PETFOODS A1 SELF 0508 465 373 BUYING cows, calves, Painting & horses. 0800 DOWN COW STORAGE 0800 333 398 Many sizes, good rates, Decorating security and seven day access. Select and Expert Service NO GST CHARGE Phone 871 3332 INTERIOR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Garage Sales or 027 493 3187 If you’re out and having PAINTING& a few drinks, make sure Notice is hereby given that the WALLPAPERING 105th Annual General Meeting of the PIRONGIA you’ve got a sober driver FRANKLIN STREET above club will be held in the ROOMS TO RENT to get you home safely. 9.30am - 4pm Sunday 6th Semi Retired President’s Lounge, Te Awamutu September, Estate garage Racecourse, Racecourse Road, sale and European John Crichton designer clothes, size Te Awamutu on Wednesday 10-16. 027 485 5654 November 4th 2020 at 7.30 pm. TO VISIT VISITED Custom built awnings, any size or shape. Nominations for 8 elected Board Directors ❏❏ Curved, fl at or gable jcpaintmasters Close with the Election Co-ordinator Portable, insulated, power, @gmail.com carpet, curtains 0800 777 676 Waipa Racing Club, [email protected] PO Box 181, Te Awamutu Various sizes www.awningz.co.nz at 4.00pm on Friday the 2nd October 2020 Wanted to Buy Phone/text 07 847 3172 or Exchange 027 458 2904 Health Storage on the prescribed form available from the www.rooms2go.co.nz Election Co-ordinators offi ce. TEA AWWAMUMUTU 1025 Racecourse Road, wanted IN-STEPIN-STEP SESELFSTOF STORAGEAGE Leigh Grylls calf milk Podiatry Services From $25 p/wk Election Co-ordinator DRY OPEN LIZ CLARKE 24 hour access [email protected] Bocock’s SAT ffor professional Camera Surveillance Calf Rearing STORAGE qualified care Phone 021 239 3932 (Child Specialist) or Plants & Gardens Phone: SPACE 414 Cambridge Rd www.teawamutuselfstorage.co.nz Mark 027 474 6917 Te Awamutu 60sqm PIRONGIA Pete 027 433 1440 Phone Andrew 870870 4080 TOPIARY 0274 996 760 Trade Services Experience Open Fridays10am-4pm 132 Sainsbury Road CARAVANS, boats, horse floats, quads, trailers, FOR TELEVISION HEARING ASSN Pirongia phone outboards, old cars, shed OR REPAIRS & TUNING more for less. Susan Ranstead clearouts, motorbikes. 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Phone 870 4569. www.bushydowns.co.nz safestorage.co.nz Thursday, September 3, 2020 Te Awamutu Courier 29 Employment Vacancies Te Awamutu COOK Accounts / Payroll / GST / Trust Account A position has become available for an Senior Position experienced cook for a position in our busy kitchen. • Essential to have high level of IT competency. Duties involve preparation, cooking and • Essential to have experience in accounts book serving of meals, ordering of food supplies keeping. and managing the day to day operation of the kitchen. • Busy, varied role that requires flexibility and willingness to learn. Permanent rostered shifts including alternate weekends. • Experience in the world of Real Estate would be helpful. Qualifications in food handling and BOOKS preparation an advantage but training will be • Assisting business owners and sales team when given. required. • 30 hours per week. For an application form and further information please forward CV to • Based in our Te Awamutu office. 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In the role you will have the opportunity to Phone 021 0847 5680 Te Awamutu College since they were little, and how much is their She has something to say, and it’s worth develop effective relationships with a wide requires an experienced choice? listening to. range of businesses who value the advice, cleaner for (I didn’t feel too sorry for Doyle’s husband. — Linda Thompson support and guidance you provide. 2 hours per night. The successful applicant You will need experience across a range of HR will be subject to the Police Vetting process. Shriver hits her strides matters including: For more information For the latest in please contact • HR policies, processes and procedures rural news. 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For the latest in She’s broken the mould again with this one — ever quietly rural news. it’s funny, a little strange, and apparently mocked To find out more, call Kylie on 07 873 7104 autobiographical. triathletes or email [email protected] MILKER Shriver wrote it because she found she might and thecountry.co.nzthecountry.co.nz be more dedicated to exercising than writing marathoners, Permanent herself. this is a Milker wanted It’s the story of the oddly named Serenata delight. Drive in position 5 Mins From Terpsichore (no real reason for the strange name) Shriver is not TA & Ohaupo and husband of 32 years, who are drifting known for pleasantly along in their 60s. Serenata’s knees are keeping her mouth shut and the book relentlessly Graham FITTER/WELDER 027 3455 772 giving out because of her adherence to running mocks dedicated runners, the running industry and exercise. — and diversity hires. Husband Remington — yes, after the typewriter But it’s also an astute look at a long marriage We are a busy engineering company in — has lost his job. Remington, sedentary and never and the inner workings of a relationship. Ototohanga with a well equ ipped workshop. having run across the room, decides he’s going Once again, a Shriver to savour. Buying to run a marathon. He has a trainer, the improbable — Linda Thompson ➤ Trades people preferred but not essential. or Selling ➤ Ability to read and interpret drawings. ➤ Capable of working unsupervised. property? ➤ A current driver’s licence. ➤ Opportunities exist for career advancement. Please email your CV to: [email protected] Be property prepared Or Phone 07 873 8788 OneRoof.co.nz 30 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, September 3, 2020

Lance’s LOT Shrooms sprout at BOON festival

welve giant glowing mushrooms have sprouted in Hamilton’s Garden PlaceT to bring joy to the diverse community and to boost the local economy. Last month, the well-known street art festival BOON flicked the switch to a temporary light installation called Shrooms, giving the public an interactive arts experience to remember. Shrooms is the second of BOON’s After Dark works. BOON trustee Nancy Caiger says projects like Shrooms are now a critical part of keeping morale up in the city during this next phase of uncertainty under recently raised Covid-19 alert levels. “During the first lockdown, The sculptures are the work of internationally renowned art people were very open to collective Amigo & Amigo. Photo / Supplied enjoying art, even if it was just digitally,” said Nancy. interactive lighting and design also sees creative activity like “When we entered level 2 studio that explores the this as crucial to leading social and then level 1, we then combination of light and and economic recovery in a noticed an influx of people sculpture in public spaces. post-Covid world. attending shows and going to “We wanted to introduce “Through projects like galleries which demonstrates something that put colour into BOON After Dark, we have the need for people to the CBD and supported begun to ‘reimagine’ tourism experience the physicality of domestic tourism.” for our region, plus develop art. Hamilton Central Business new products and experience “Now that we’re taking a Association’s general manager to enhance the local and step back up the alert levels, Vanessa Williams welcomes domestic visitor proposition,” the inflatable sculptures create the Shrooms as they “will bring said Jason. a magically immersive and such a dynamic element to This BOON After Dark Covid-19 friendly atmosphere Garden Place and a beautiful project was sponsored by for people to continue ambient quality to the space in Hamilton City Council, enjoying.” the evening. We are excited to Hamilton Central Business The scultptures are the see them installed and Association, Momentum work of internationally delighted to be a key sponsor.” Waikato and Beca. renowned art collective Hamilton & Waikato Shrooms will illuminate the Amigo & Amigo, an Australian Tourism CEO Jason Dawson city until October 9. IFYOU’RE YOU’RE IN

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CCINEMAINEMA SCENECENE THHIIS SATURDAY ■ REGENT THEATRE Special Event: World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10 Te Awamutu Bible Chapelpel The Girl on Swarbrick Drive – 12.30pm the Bridge PLENTY OF VERY GOOD MOVIE CHOICES FOR YOU The Girl On The Bridge is a feature documentary by award-winning filmmaker Leanne Pooley. The film tells the EVERY WEDNESDAY SHOPPERS’ MORNING story of a local mental health activist, Jazz ALSO HOME EARLY EVENING PERFORMANCESPH: 871 6678 Thornton. 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Really well reviewed: This movie is a enlightening work, the same year she was Points of Light award. comprehend and this RESISTANCE M must watch by all. Honest, incredibly speaking out about a winner at the in- Her book Stop film is a timely re- 3rd MONTH. THU 6:45, SAT 4:10, raw and particularly realistic. FINAL SUN 3:10 It’s not an easy watch, but a necessary, mental health issues. augural New Zealand Surviving Start sponse to our collec- unflinching portrait of young women Jazz is a charis- Impact Awards. Fighting was also tive anguish about trying to do right by themselves in a world matic individual who 2019 was also the published. the suicide crisis in “What a great movie. Entertaining, seemingly against them at every turn. funny, light-hearted, great soundtrack and Absolutely vital film. started her own men- year that Jessica’s It went to number our communities and amazing animation.” Amanda. tal health charity, Tree was launched. one in New Zealand our desire to “do NEVER RARELY when she was 21, to This is an online docu- in book sales and she something”. TROLLS WORLD TOUR PG 3rd MONTH. SAT 2:10, SUN 1:10 SOMETIMES ALWAYS M share positive stories mentary series already has a second Ultimately this is a THU 6:55, SAT 2:05, SUN 1:05, and practical insights, directed by Thornton book deal. film about hope. It’s a DYNAMIC SUSPENSE THRILLER, FINAL WED (SHOPPERS’) 10:20 providing hope and as part of her work to The Girl On The film about redemp- A NAIL BITER WITH EVIDENCE LEFT inspiration that she break the silence Bridge follows her tion. It’s a challenge to BEHIND ON THE FLOOR. INTRIGUE, SOME TERRIFIC SUSPENSE, knew she needed around mental illness. journey to overcome all of us to try to LIKE STEPHEN SPIELBERG’S SUPERCHARGED SOME FULL-ON TOUGH ACTION, when she was going Jessica’s Tree has a suicidal past, help understand. CLASSIC ‘DUEL’, IN TODAY’S ‘BURBS. LOTS OF EXCITEMENT. VERY CLEVER, VERY EXCITING. COMPLEX, MIND-BENDING, INGENUITIVE UNHINGED R16 STORY, EXTREMELY GOOD. 2nd MONTH. SHADES OF JAMES BOND, MISSION New IMPOSSIBLE AND BLACK HAWK DOWN. 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SUN 3:25 & 5:30, WED 6:05 is chasing her and is Rasputin, Roberto da ing preserved by Dani is visited by THE SECRET: DARE TO DREAM PG Power this big can’t be contained. knocked uncon- Costa and Rahne Sin- force fields. Illyana her father's spirit, who FRI 6:45, SAT 2:30 & 6:20, SUN 1:30 & 5:20, It’s time to face your demons. scious. clair. summons her powers encourages her to WED (SHOPPERS’) 10:10 Dani awakens in an Reyes has each of to jump between face her fear. Dani THE NEW MUTANTS M abandoned hospital them there after they ‘limbo’ and recruits a awakens and “A beautiful film from Finland; beautiful story, THU & FRI 7:15, SAT 2:00 & 6:40, run by Dr Cecilia have all suffered a real life version of confronts Demon beautiful actors, beautiful scenery and very SUN 1:00 & 5:40, WED 6:15 Reyes. tragedy; all are the re- Lockheed (the Purple Bear; calming it into satisfying. Definitely recommended.” Allan. 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If my husband doesn’t fall asleep in a movie, it must have THE GIRL ON THE BRIDGE R15 control her powers, can fly at jet speed, fight, overcoming themselves the New held his interest.” Barbara. even though she Illyana has sorcery their insecurities in Mutants, learn that (Deals with suicide, sexual abuse themes MASTER CHENG PG & self-harm references) doesn't know what and Rahne's lycan- the process. the force field is down SAT 4:40, SUN 3:40, NEXT THU World Suicide Prevention Day they are yet. thropy allows her to Rahne tries to and head out together WED (SHOPPERS’) 10:00 & 5:55 (SHOPPERS’) 10:00 & 6:55 Dani is introduced turn into a wolf. reach through to an to face the unknown. www.teawamutu.nz/courier Check out what’s on, people, links, games, list your business,b i communityit groups, upcomingi events.t Home of the online Te Awamutu Courier OPEN HOME AUCTION

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