Year 13’s sliding into an outstanding 2021!
ISSUE 428 • 9 February 2021 • PHONE 888 4489 • Email: [email protected] • www.sceneonline.co.nz • PRICELESS Stuff with Caron... www.sceneonline.co.nz i again! Well here we are at the better end of another long weekend and as much Has we all enjoy an extra day off, boy – it certainly changes the dynamic of the week From a simple preceding. I don’t think the office is ever as quiet trying to ensure everything is signed off and ready to go by Friday! A real highlight for me this weekend was heading off to Coromandel with family to seed comes a take my little four-year-old nephew on a bit of a special adventure. We left home with the sparrows and headed to Coromandel to the Driving Creek Railway and, as well as sunny sight Millar having a fun day out, we all had a great time. The railway was created by Barry fter reading about Ron and Netty Brickell who, although he passed away five years ago, created an incredibly interesting AHawke’s sunflower grown from a and successful legacy to the town. free packet of seeds, Geoff and Christine Having been passionate about pottery since he was a child – in fact it was said that as Caven couldnt help but share a photo of a seven-year-old, he built his first wood fired kiln in the basement of his mum’s house theirs! There definitely something to be and almost burned it to the ground, Barry bought a block of land and discovered that said for Harcourt’s seed suppliers! the clay on it was perfect for his potting. The problem was however, that it lay at the top of a very steep slope. Not to be defeated, the resourceful pioneer hacked a path through the forest and built a narrow-gauge railway to transport the clay down to his studio. Before long visitors started asking if they could go along for a ride – which, much to his bank managers delight, became a very successful tour operation in 1990 with specially designed passenger trains departing several times per day. During the 75-minute guided and narrated experience, the diesel-powered locomotive route incorporates a double- deck viaduct, three tunnels, a spiral, and switchback through native forest lined with terra-cotta sculptures all the way to the ‘EyeFull Tower’. An opportunity is then provided to take in panoramic views across the Hauraki Gulf – and it was beautiful. If you haven’t already, I highly recommend you take the opportunity to head up there – it was such a unique experience. The town of Coromandel also has some gorgeous little cafes and fantastic playgrounds – suffice to say, I thoroughly enjoyed my full bellied nana nap on the way home! Well that’s about me so until next time, be good, be kind and be careful and I’ll see you round like a tunnel.
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Supervised by deputy principal, Peter Mair, Rebekah Sales enquiries: Gillgren is pictured with ‘signs out’ signalling it is safe to
Pictured ready to start their afternoon shift are Matamata Primary pedestrians to cross. During road patrol duties at all local Link School road patrollers Clara Cardina, Rebekah Gillgren, Luca Burn and schools, motorists are encouraged to display patience and Gideon Drake. caution with the beginning of a new school year.
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With so many op�ons on the this will cause gum recession which market for toothbrushes these days, is where the margin of the gum which is the best one to use? As far �ssue that surrounds the teeth as brands go, any is fine but what is wears away, or pulls back, exposing really important is brush bristles the so�er tooths root surface. themselves. For some, the idea of When this happens, “pockets”, or using a hard bristle brush will mean gaps, form between the teeth and cleaner teeth, but the reality is, gum line, making it easy for hard bristles are very abrasive on disease-causing bacteria to build up. your teeth and gums. Over �me, We recommend that you should always use a so� bristle tooth brush, and together with a fluoride toothpaste will allow you to gently remove bacteria and plaque close to the gums without irrita�on. If you already suffer from gum recession, an electric toothbrush is an ideal op�on as it does the work for you without risking too much pressure or over brushing. Keeping on top of your oral health can be easy, and an annual visit with our Dental Hygienist, Sian Mansill will help keep things in check. Sian is in clinic every Tuesday and Friday and will provide you with addi�onal advice and techniques to ensure your Sian Mansill, Dental Hygienist dental decay is kept to a minimum.
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jodiandalan.co.nz | 63 Arawa Street, Matamata | 0800 025 444 | [email protected] Welcoming a fresh and progressive new year ith excellent retention of seniors and a large evenings and opportunities to discuss the needs of students has been planned. It is Wcohort of year 9 students welcomed this year, important to keep in contact through school newsletters, the school website, respective Matamata College Principal, Alan Munro, is confident year Deans, group class and teachers. All enquiries are welcomed so feel free to contact 2021 is off to a very positive start. the office on 07 881 9018 should you require further information. “Despite the difficulties and interruptions Caron Stewart. experienced last year, our NCEA level one and two results were outstanding” says Alan. “Matamata College averaged a 90% pass rate which is well above the national average of 80% and, with level three results, we had a good number of students gaining excellence. This is a great reflection of the commitment displayed by our teaching staff through what can only be described as a challenging year - and of course, the resilience and flexibility of our students learning to study and apply themselves in new ways following the pandemic of Covid 19.” With significantly more students enrolled this year, Alan is also pleased to welcome new teachers to the team which includes an extra five covering current faculty maternity leave approvals over coming months. “Our facilities, thanks to a progressive and supportive Board of Trustees, include three A Block classrooms that have been fully refurbished into a state of the art technology and computing suite during the holiday break, and a brand new staff carpark in front of the school house” says Alan. “This will not only improve accessibility for visitors, but better support our commitment to health and safety for all users of the school and its facilities.” Another project due to start shortly is the redevelopment of Reid Place, the student recreational area adjacent to the main entrance. “When the large mature tree in the centre of this area fell, it was always going to be redeveloped and include seating in a space in which students could enjoy” says Alan. “It’s long been a place to relax and Where previous years have seen year 13 students shake the hands of all new juniors, important the area is restored to continue that tradition.” With a commitment to engage 2021 sees elbow bumps – a social distancing protocol introduced following the Covid with all students and their family, whanau and caregivers, a variety of information 19 pandemic of 2020.
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Firth growing great life learners After 25 years ith her school full of happy and enthusiastic students their whanau.” Witching to start the new year a week ago, Firth School Aside from the challenges of a global pandemic, Michelle WE ARE NOW Principal, Michelle Ryan, said there was an unbelievable buzz in acknowledges 2020 was a year of significant change in and the air - and she hasn’t been able to wipe the smile off her face outside the classroom. The completed turf development has since! provided a fantastic communal space enjoyed by students and “Heading into 2021 I’m so excited to have a Board of Trustees visitors, and plans are in place already to build on the school MOBILE and team of teachers and support staff pumped and ready to wide commitment to their environment which includes a central ONLY further develop our Firth School values” says Michelle. “The three courtyard this year. “We will also be looking at developing our ‘R’s’ of the old days are no longer focussed solely on reading, orchard to fit with our focus on sustainability” says Michelle, writing and arithmetic as much as resilience, resourcefulness “with an end goal of growing fresh produce for us, our families and responsibility” she says. “If 2020 taught us anything, its that and whanau, and our community. Firth students are encouraged together, we are Firth – and we will flourish and prosper regardless to be the drivers of their own learning and noticeably, a of adversity. The world is a very different place since Covid 19 significant part of this journey is their commitment to protecting and I truly believe we have risen to the challenge and exceeded and supporting their environment. It’s incredibly rewarding to all expectation with our learning strategies and commitment to witness the drive and motivation our students have in creating building, growing and supporting next generation learners and sustainable conditions that not only enhance their learning opportunities, but also contribute to overall health What this means for you and wellbeing.” • Same great in-home service With discussion also underway regarding further development to the playground and outdoor spaces, • Online booking/inquires only management are also preparing ‘wish list’ proposals • Answer phone message for the Board and whanau to consider. This includes service the installation of sun shades over play areas, • Out of town drop off service and continued maintenance and care of outdoor (by appointment only) educational facilities such as the bike track. “Our school is focussed on a happy, secure and successful • Spare part sales by (arrangement only) future” says Michelle, “and its great to see that being recognised by our community. We started the year • Closure of the retail with around 200 students which, as quite a significant (new & used) appliance shop, increase, shows we are heading in the right direction. no longer based at Tui Street The Firth School family is committed to ensuring we are growing great young people that, once they complete www.cleaverappliances.co.nz their journey with us, head off to Intermediate as confident, well rounded, happy learners for life.” [email protected] With an open door policy, Michelle and the team welcome contact or enquiries so pop in, give them a PO Box 252, Matamata, 3440 buzz or check out their website at firth.school.nz Caron Stewart. 07 888 4910
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SCENE 9 February 2021 5 Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz www.sceneonline.co.nz It’s HOT, HOT, Grey Power protecting the rights of over 50’s evin Tappin, President of Grey Power Matamata, proudly With quarterly lunch meetings, interesting and relevant guest Kstates that although you can’t help growing older, it’s purely speakers entertain members and provide an excellent opportunity HOT!! optional as to whether you choose to really grow up! He’s a man to meet new friends and engage with likeminded people in their that appreciates each birthday – but still got quite a shock when senior years. Coffee mornings are also held quarterly where non- he realised he had had enough that qualified membership to one members are always made welcome. “The next, confirmed for of the most appropriate voices of New Zealander’s aged 50 years February 12 in the Rawhiti Room at Matamata Club” says Kevin, and over! “is an ideal chance to go along and see if Grey Power fits. There “Grey Power had always been an organisation I thought I was is absolutely no obligation and just a small charge of $5 so, if this way too young for” laughs Kevin! “But after being encouraged to might be of interest, give Lynette Fairhall a call on 07 888 6663 join – and realising it was an organisation focussed on advocating to register.” for the age group my wife and I are fortunate enough to have If you have any further enquiries – or are thinking of achieved, I realised that something committed to protecting the joining Matamata Grey Power, check out the website at www. rights of anyone in their 50s and 60s couldn’t be all bad. It hasn’t greypowermatamata.org.nz or email matamatagreypower@ been long since I joined to be fair, but in that time, Kay and I have gmail.com. You can also direct questions to Lynette, or thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to meet and mix with some alternatively, contact Kevin on 027 271 9007. terrific new friends, enjoy regular social events, and be assured Caron Stewart. our voice is heard on a national level.” BELOW: Pictured from left are Ron Moles, Matamata Grey As well as advocating on behalf of members with Matamata- Power committee member, Malcolm Fairhall, Secretary and Kevin Piako District Council, Waikato Regional Council and the New Tappin, President, sharing information about the organisation at Zealand government, Grey Power also entitles members to a New World Matamata this week. range of discounted products and services including electricity and petrol, but also generous discounts offered by local retailers. “No one wants to think they’re getting closer to blowing their final whistle” says Kevin, “but discounted funeral or health insurance and a free accidental death policy of $2,000 are just a few extra bonuses offered by our organisation. We are a strong and active group that work hard to improve quality of life for all seniors with dignity and integrity, but also with committed advocacy to support and protect the welfare and wellbeing of older people.”
MARY, MARY… REV BOB FRANKLYN, MATAMATA UNION PARISH Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden open to all who might want to help whether it be bank and the support it receives from many grow? a spare half hour or longer pulling a few weeds, organisa�ons in town. There was wonderful watering or more. support for families over this Christmas with Well, that might not be a Biblical ques�on, yet it is special Christmas parcels being delivered. one, I guess, all our gardeners throughout It also provides fresh produce for the Food However just a reminder that the next �me you Matamata might ask themselves at this �me of the Cupboard at the front of the car park at the church are shopping you might like to buy an extra can or year. For the folks at Matamata Union Church, it’s where folks can help themselves. If you are something and either drop into the Foodbank in one that we have struggled with from �me to �me wondering what to do with the overabundance of Tui St or your local church. with our Community garden. Not so much ge�ng your own gardens, you might like to bring it down things to grow in the garden but ge�ng enough a pop it in the cupboard, so others can enjoy the “Nau te rourou, naku te rourou, ka ora te folks help plant and maintain it. The garden is labours of love from your garden and fruit trees. manuhiri. – with your food basket and my food there to help those who might find it difficult to Like to help? Contact Rev Bob 021 262 8275. basket, the people will thrive.” make ends meet, or put fresh veggies on the table. The Community garden is not for the church but is It’s also a �mely reminder about the Town Food Blessings and keep safe, Rev Bob
6 SCENE 9 February, 2021 Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz The end of an era sees a fond ‘sew long’ WATER he beginning of 2021 has come with mixed emotions for projects on the go, have no plans to slow down with that” she Twell-known local, Shirley Frew. As most will be aware, the laughs. “A group of us are currently making quilts for residents IRRIGATION vivacious ‘Nanny Frew’ as she was known to decades of local at Pohlen Hospital, baby quilts for Pohlen Maternity and more students during her 40 year career at Matamata College, has recently, have begun making incubator coverlets that are placed always been a passionate and enthusiastic mentor for people under the babies or over the incubators in the NICU wards at EFFLUENT of all ages interested in textile technology. She has helped hospitals in our wider region. It’s incredibly rewarding knowing literally thousands of locals learn to master a sewing machine, that something we enjoy means so much to those perhaps encouraged hundreds to follow their dreams of design and, even experiencing hard times – or simply ensuring our locals really in her own time, taught dozens the art of patchwork and quilting. feel at home during their stay at Pohlen.” Caron Stewart. Much of the latter inspired Shirley to start a night-class three decades ago and, during the school terms one night per week, many women have taken up the opportunity over the years to learn the techniques of this often intricate and time-consuming pastime. “Although we call it a night class, it has always been so much more than that” says Shirley fondly. “We have made lifelong friends, shared our lives and families as much as we have Water Reticulation our ideas and projects and, for many, the regular get together has provided somewhat of a solace away from busy lives and Stock Water households. It has been something ‘just for us’ for many, many years – and something we have all enjoyed as our time out.” Irrigation With the impact of Covid 19 on the community, country and Pumps world, a whole new set of policies have been introduced – largely encouraging further commitment to everyone’s health and safety, but particularly to those in the more vulnerable sectors. “Whether I feel it or not, my age is definitely a contributing factor to the decision to stop facilitation of the night classes” says Shirley, “and although the decision from the Board of Trustees was initially disappointing – particularly for our regulars, it has probably come at a time where I need to be a bit more cautious as well. I am very fortunate to have enjoyed good health but, in winter particularly, driving at night is probably not the best for someone approaching her golden years let alone having had All fittings recent knee surgery!” electrofusion welded Although night classes are no longer, Shirley certainly won’t After 30 years, the decision has been made that Shirley Frew’s be parking up the sewing machine – or the bins and bins of patchwork and quilting night classes held during the school term Jim Oliver Farm Services fabrics, patterns and craft material neatly stored in her garage at Matamata College will come to an end. Shirley is pictured with in the foreseeable future. “I am still a very active member within one of her latest projects that incredibly, began some 20 years PHONE: JIM OLIVER our daytime patchwork and quilters club and with a number of ago. You could say she has plenty to keep her busy! 021 070 2709
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SCENE 9 February, 2021 7 Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz Beginners luck leads to world bow hunting title s a third generation bow hunter, 10-year-old William Hine has already outdone pest fish species found in the Waikato River and some of its tributaries, hunters must Ahis father Carl, and grandfather Garry, by winning both the World Koi Carp Classic be registered members of the New Zealand Bowhunters Society to enter competitions. late last year, and over the recent Anniversary weekend, the Kaipara Saltwater Classic. The Department of Conservation encourage the sport as part of their management In his predecessors defence though, they’re a little mature to compete with the juniors! approach to stop the spread of koi carp which churn up the bottom of ponds, lakes and Having been brought up in a family keen on hunting, fishing and the outdoors, it wasn’t streams, causing a deterioration of water quality and subsequent habitat loss for native until around two years ago William took a more serious interest in learning the sport of species. “Basically, the more we catch, the better the efforts to contain these pests” says bow hunting. “Dad and grandad had always taken me and my younger brother fishing William, “so while we’re having fun, we’re also helping our environment.” and duck shooting” says William, “but with bow hunting, there is a lot more to learn and Caron Stewart. it’s quite hard to master the techniques involved with a successful catch. You’ve got to have a pretty good eye for it and then, when you aim and shoot, you have to fire your arrow sort of under the fish to allow for the distortion created by light on the water. It definitely takes a lot of practice so you have to be pretty patient!” While his dad teases it was beginner’s luck, William was stoked to have shot two reasonable koi carp the first time he gave bowhunting a go, and since, has become completely hooked on the sport. “I’m lucky that dad and grandad are keen too” he says, “especially seeing as we have to travel a fair way to shoot. The Kaipara Saltwater Classic was in Northland and the Koi Carp Classic out near Huntly, so it’s not unusual to have to travel for a few hours before we even get started.” Having shot a personal best of 18 fish last season, William is well on his way achieving the required points to move up the award categories. “I’m pretty focussed on taking bowhunting as far as I can” he says, “and trying to improve my accuracy with every shoot. I’m lucky to have my dad and grandad’s support – especially with the weekends of competitions. The only downside is that carp are not dinner fish and usually end up as garden fertiliser!” William Hine is pictured bow hunting with his grandad, Garry Hine. The Matamata 10 Targeting koi carp, an invasive year old shows extreme promise at the sport having already won national titles.
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8 SCENE 9 February 2021 Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz Top ten Young New Zealander finalist celebrates nomination ocal ‘foodie’ and digital health entrepreneur Alana multiple pieces of paper trying to figure out what I could their health. Thankfully she says, “I’m a girl who loves a LScott is “absolutely delighted” to have been recently eat. I left the store that afternoon with a bag of carrots challenge and after doing much research, I got busy in the named as a top ten finalist for the University of Canter- and a chicken breast, feeling like I was doomed to a life of kitchen hoping not only to help myself, but others who - boring meals.” might be in the same boat feeling disillusioned about hi o te Tau for her work helping thousands of Kiwis man- Surprised - and disappointed, by the lack of resources food and struggling to find things that are both tasty and buryage debilitating Young New gut Zealander issues. of the Year Award - Te Mātāta and insufficient support for patients with gut issues, which don’t trigger symptoms.” The award recognises a young person brimming Alana began a new a new journey learning to inspire and Alana started with a successful online blog, A Little with the potential to build a bright future for Aotearoa support people with food intolerances so they don’t have Bit Yummy, that has now transformed into an online by striving across the last year to improve or support to endure boring meals and can use tasty food to support healthcare platform that is revolutionising medical their whole community and Tai Ao. management of bowel-related conditions, Nominated by Nick Humphries from and shifting IBS patient support into the LuminateOne and Anna Sloan, a New telehealth world. She has helped many Zealand Based senior dietitian, Alana is thousands of people around the world honoured that her own personal health better manage this complex condition journey has enabled her to transform through easy to understand online the health and happiness of people with programmes, also supported by the gut issues from around the world. release of her cookbook, The Gut Friendly Inspired by her food loving mum Cookbook. Alana works with a team Linda who adores cooking, Alana grew of qualified dietitians and healthcare up with the “Good food is fresh food, professionals to create content that and it doesn’t need to be complicated” is people-focused and scientifically mantra and, as it happens, this attitude accurate, and each year they also provide has been something woven into a pretty free resources to over 1.3 million people significant career path. via the website. Alana’s goal is to help Several years ago while at university, people with IBS access affordable and Alana became so unwell she couldn’t personalised online care and reduce the leave the house due to her uncontrollable burden on the healthcare system. gut issues and obviously, something Caron Stewart. had to be done. Eventually she was LEFT: Alana Scott was recently named diagnosed with Coeliac Disease, soon as a top ten finalist in the University of followed by Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Canterbury Young New Zealander of the Her diet, and love of food, was heavily compromised having to become gluten commitment to supporting people with free and go on a low FODMAP diet. bowelYear Award related - Te conditions Mātātahi othrough te Tau fordigital her “After diagnosis, my first trip to the health solutions. The announcement of supermarket was tragic” says Alana. “I 2021 New Zealander of the Year winners remember trudging through the store will be at a gala event on March 20 in crying while my mum flicked through Auckland. WHAT’S HAPPENING @Matamata Club Inc. KARAOKE NIGHT Friday 12th February | 7.30pm Come sing along in The Workies Bar
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SCENE 9 February, 2021 9 Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz It’s mainly fun at Mainly Music n March this year it will be 26 years since a young be made so welcome. Now, as a regular, I’m always Imum of three, Liz Exton, decided to use her happy to introduce myself to anyone new and show musical background to create a group where children them the same friendliness.” and their parents or caregivers could enjoy fun and Although some children are excited to jump friendship on a regular basis. Now, when she has the straight into activities or play, others can be a little opportunity, Liz is back – this time however, with her standoffish or cautious acknowledges session seven month old granddaughter, Amberley! coordinator, Pip Turner, “and that is perfectly ok. “My youngest son was four years old at the time” All children respond and develop in their own time, says Liz, “and with his brothers at school, I thought so whether that’s taking it at their own pace while Mainly Music would be a great way for him to interact gradually building confidence – or just giving a parent with other children and give us both the opportunity time out with other parents, there is absolutely no to make new friends and get out of the house. I have expectation. We are here to care, encourage and always loved children and as a member of Matamata provide support through friendship. All children are Baptist Church, was delighted to be allowed use Pictured are Ruth Turner, volunteer, Pip Turner, session different but giving them opportunities to have fun of their fantastic facilities in coordinator and Liz Exton , founder of Mainly Music, pictured and enjoy themselves generally works for most!” which to get started. with her seven month old grandaughter, Amberley. If you would like to check out a Mainly Music It’s so good to see activities, organisation and making morning tea. “It’s session, you will be made very welcome. Held each that the group is still always been such a lot of fun” says Ruth, “and a really great Wednesday from 10am at the Matamata Baptist Church enjoyed by local way to introduce your children to music and movement, there is a small cost of $4 per session which includes families and that the but also get engaged with other children and resources morning tea. Caron Stewart. children have just as you don’t generally have at home. I love coming along BELOW: Pictured are little besties, three year old Jessica much fun as we did a each week and chatting with the regulars or, as often Vuglar and four year old Charlotte quarter century ago!” happens, chatting with new mums.” Hawes. Soon after the Held every Wednesday morning during the school inception of Mainly terms, sessions start with songs, rhymes, actions and Music, Ruth Turner movement designed to engage children between zero began attending and five years, and celebrate one-on-one attention with her son between parents and their child. Morning tea for the Stephen and, kids and the adults is provided – and an opportunity even after to chat with other parents while volunteers supervise he started unstructured play for the little ones. “When my husband school, she and I moved to Matamata with our young family, Mainly continued to Music was a fantastic way to meet other mums and be available their children” says Emma Jayne Nicolls. “I am to help out very aware of how isolating it can feel when Four year old Blythe Nicolls is pictured with with her beautiful bear, Rosie. Blythe you don’t know anyone in a new town” she tells me Rosie is nine years old! says, “so felt very fortunate to
10 SCENE 9 February, 2021 Here’s someting fishy... www.sceneonline.co.nz Droppin’ a line with Matamata Fishing Club fter a break through the Christmas and New Year period, Matamata Fishing AClub members proved they hadn’t been sitting idle with the first tournament for 2021weigh-in held yesterday (Monday). Many anglers took the opportunity of heading to their favourite spots - which of course remain under wraps for most - but all enjoyed a beautiful weekend’s fishing. The days were clear, the sea’s were calm and a ton of fun was had! Appreciated thanks went to February tournament sponsors Matamata Sportsworld, Begovich Builders, Top Cru, Matamata Butchery and Terry and Carol Holmes and family. The next competition, in March, is one eagerly awaited every year. Yes, it’s the “Big Fish Comp” and of course, with the support of Waharoa Transport, is also a fantastic competition for kids. The big fish section is sponsored by long-time supporters of the club, Challenge Matamata, Matamata Veterinary Services, Plumb Co, King Electrical and Matamata Marine. With this event, members can fish on the Friday, starting at 5pm Thursday evening for game fish categories. All other fish must be caught not before 5pm on the Friday and over the weekend as per normal. Plan your weekend, have a lot of fun and we’ll see you at the weigh-in and prize giving – good luck! Kylie Nelms had a great weekend aboard Terry and Sheryl McDonald did very well Strike Zone Charters fishing in the Nauti at their Otautu ‘Spot X’. The fish were lazy, Girls competition. but brought big smiles! Our Boutique interior design studio now operates by appointment only
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Probabeel kicks off Melbourne campaign with classy win ast Saturday was one of those rare occasions that no Matamata-trained horse won La race in New Zealand, but without any race meeting in the northern region and only a handful engaged elsewhere, there was no shame in that. After the last race had been run at New Plymouth, the anomaly was addressed emphatically when Probabeel kicked off her Melbourne campaign with victory in the Gr. 3 Bellmaine Stakes at Caulfield. In her first start since finishing seventh in the Cox Plate in late October, the classy Savabeel mare mastered a wide barrier draw and topweight of 60 kilos to easily account for her rivals. That took her record to nine wins from 20 starts and stakes of $2.8 million, as well as setting the platform for her return to Group One grade in the Futurity Stakes back at Caulfield on Saturday week, followed by her late summer goal, the A$5 million All-Stars Mile at Moonee Valley on March 6. Trainer Jamie Richards has an intricate understanding of Probabeel – has had in fact since her two-year-old season when she won the Karaka Million. Wins along the way have included the following year’s Karaka Million 3YO, the Gr. 1 Surround Stakes in Sydney last February, and in the spring the Gr. 1 Epsom Handicap, also at Randwick. But while aware of her ability, Jamie still took a conservative approach to her latest campaign, preferring to start her first-up in a race restricted to mares rather than take on the big guns in Saturday’s Gr. 1 CF Orr Stakes. ABOVE: Probabeel (Damian Lane) sets up another big Australian campaign with an “I’m a bit of a believer in the need for horses to be winning, and through that getting easy fresh-up win at Caulfield on Saturday. confidence for what’s ahead,” he says. “That’s an important part of a horse’s mind-set, and thankfully (owners) Brendan and Jo Lindsay allowed me to take that approach, to Jamie is well aware that Probabeel will have to be at peak for what’s ahead, however replicate what we did with her in the spring. even with the added complication of being forced to watch from afar, he’s up for the “I was happy with her condition when we sent her across to Melbourne, but I wasn’t challenge. In the camp’s favour is that Probabeel is in the care of her long-time travelling sure how things would play out on Saturday, so I told Damian Lane to ride her forward minder, Ashley Handley, and the systems put in place to cover lockdown necessities rather than go back from the draw and give her too big a task. He did his job well and leave nothing to chance. found a position, but I still wasn’t expecting to see her so dominant – Damian showed A win at her next start would give Probabeel a golden ticket into the All-Stars Mile, initiative and it was pretty exciting to see her deliver like that.” for which the bulk of the field is decided by public vote. However to ensure her place in the world’s richest mile race on turf, she needs the support of her growing fan base via the online voting portal. Anyone is entitled to vote, including readers of this newspaper AUCTION – as simple as logging on through the following link: https://www.allstarmile.com.au/ horse-profiles/probabeel It’s been a time for reflection this week and elsewhere following the loss of two of our very best horses, Probabeel’s former stablemate Te Akau Shark and the Valachi Downs-owned and bred Silent Achiever. Te Akau Shark, who this time last year won back-to-back Group Ones in the BCD Sprint at Te Rapa and the Chipping North Stakes in Sydney, suffered from a rare eye condition that ended his racing career last autumn and ultimately led to the extremely difficult decision to humanely euthanise him. “He was a character of a horse who you had to treat with kid gloves as he grew into his massive frame,” says Jamie Richards. “It’s very sad to lose him like that and the most disappointing thing is he was only just starting to fully mature. I’ll always remember the freakish horse that we never saw the full talent of, he was definitely special.” Silent Achiever, one of three progeny of O’Reilly to record four Group One victories, was only 12 years old when she succumbed suddenly to an as yet undetermined health issue at Valachi Downs. She raced in the colours of her breeder Kevin Hickman from the stable of Roger James, winning the New Zealand Derby and later in her career completing a hat-trick in the New Zealand Stakes, Ranvet Stakes and BMW Classic. Like Te Akau Shark, she also finished third in the Cox Plate. Dennis Ryan.
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12 SCENE 9 February, 2021 Racing with Dennis Ryan... www.sceneonline.co.nz Matamata big guns out in force on Waikato’s big day he country’s best racehorses will be out in force this weekend at the Waikato Rac- Waikato Guineas and David and Karyn Ellis Fillies’ Classic. The favourite for the latter Ting Club’s Legends Raceday and a strong contingent from Matamata should be in race is the Richards-trained Amarelinha, narrowly beaten in the Karaka Million 3YO and the thick of the action. bidding to strengthen her grip on next month’s New Zealand Oaks. The programme is headed by the Gr. 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes and BCD Group Sprint, and A likely rival is last-start Desert Gold Stakes winner Force Of Will, who only needs while neither weight-for-age field will be big on numbers, there will be no shortage of to run up to the hat-trick she has put together lately to secure a late nomination for quality. The $400,000 Herbie Dyke Stakes is dominated by Melody Belle, who took her the Oaks. She and stablemate Rocket Spade form a strong three-year-old bracket for Group One tally to 13 when winning the Thorndon Mile at Trentham late last month. trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott. Rocket Spade, the winner of the Auckland She is virtually unbackable at $1.30 on the TAB’s fixed odds market to surpass the great Guineas on New Year’s Day, did well for second under a big weight in his first middle- mare Sunline on the score of elite wins by a New Zealand-trained horse. distance test at Te Rapa last week and currently holds pole position on the TAB’s New Melody Belle’s opposition is likely to include the last two winners of the Herbie Dyke Zealand Derby market. Stakes, Tiptronic and On The Rocks, as well as another local in Charles Road, but it’s hard The Matamata prospects in Saturday’s three-year-old races don’t end there. Stephen to imagine anything standing between the Jamie Richards-trained mare and history. Autridge and Kris Shailer will line up their Royal Stakes winner Needle And Thread, That on its own should be enough to guarantee a big crowd rolling up to Te Rapa the Mike Moroney/Pam Gerard-trained Tokorangi has to be respected after close-up racecourse, but the race that everyone is talking about is the BCD Group Sprint, featuring finishes in a number of three-year-old features, while Graham Richardson and Rogan the keenly awaited clash between Avantage and Levante. Under the weight-for-age Norvall have a likely sort in Canuhandleajandal ready to improve on recent promising conditions, the two mares will both carry 57 kilograms and on that score Avantage is performances. Dennis Ryan. favoured as the winner already of six Group One wins. Levante, on the other hand, has a peak performance amongst her six wins from eight starts of her last-start success in the Gr. 2 Westbury Classic. She also finished third behind Avantage in the Gr. 1 Sistema Railway, when an unfavourable draw and a tempo bias placed her in a virtual no-win situation. Avantage has also had one further start since the big New Year’s Day sprint, racing away to her second consecutive win in the Telegraph at Trentham. Having observed both in their recent trackwork, take it from me they’re primed for what promises to be the clash of the season. Jamie Richards has taken his domestic tally for the season thus far to 105 wins, including seven Group Ones amongst his 22 black-type victories at a strike rate of 4.99 and stakes of more than $4 million. To say his stable is on a roll would be a massive understatement, but by no means is he taking it for granted that Avantage will have the wood on her less experienced rival. “Levante’s sectional times don’t lie,” he says. “I’ve got huge respect for her.” Levante is trained by two of the most astute in the business, Ken and Bev Kelso, whose stable has nothing like the same size and scale as the Te Akau operation. However one statistic that matches what Jamie Richards has put together in his comparatively brief career is a strike-rate currently running at 4.2 and over the past decade at an average of 5.5. The husband-and-wife duo’s forte is quality fillies and mares, and in Levante they have yet another with the potential to follow in the footsteps of previous Group One winners Love Dance, Xanadu, Perfect Fit and Bounding. ABOVE: Rising star Levante’s clash with multiple Group One winner Avantage heads The drawcards at Te Rapa on Saturday also include three-year-old features in the an exciting programme at Te Rapa this weekend. FREE FREE Underlay 18 Bissell Crosswave OR MONTHS Floor Cleaner* RRP $729 Garage Carpet No Interest & OR No Payments** $820 Voucher with to spend on any Weave Rug* * Rhino carpet with *excludes Austin Rhino EverCore*
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14 SCENE 9 February, 2021 Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz Year 13 students celebrate leadership You could say it was a better than average start to the new school year for senior students at Matamata College. After welcoming the 2021 year 9’s, it was off to grab their bags and board the college vans ready for the annual leadership camp held at Totara Springs. “We were all pumped to have a great time together” says head boy, Ben Pilmore-Evans. “Although we all know of each other, building a cohesive team that are here to make the most of every opportunity offered in our final year at school means widening our circles and drawing on individual strengths” he says. “We all see this year as a chance to prepare for our own futures but also, offer support, mentoring and camaraderie to all students across the year levels.” With four main sessions hosted at the camp including an adventure run and team building activities, the purpose is to work together as a team and support each other through various challenges. There is a careers session offering valuable information and ideas about what students hope to achieve while at school, and while thinking about or planning pathways into tertiary study, training opportunities or entering the workforce. “We spent quite a bit of time discussing just what the coming year might look like for us” says Ben, “and I think, all felt pretty positive about the direction in which we are heading. Totara Springs offers the perfect environment to get to know each other better, and bond as a group while having a great time.” Following the leadership activities and planning sessions, all students had the opportunity to have fun together at the new hydro and water slides. Here are a few of the highlights:
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e continue to see beautiful summer weather, so I hope you’re able to make the Wmost of it by enjoying outdoor activities or getting away on holiday. The lack of Vossen & Wasley rain is starting to impact farms and residential water supplies, so hopefully we get a Peter and Chris, along couple of days of rain for them. with Bill and Jenny, are Last Sunday, the Climate Commission released its first draft carbon budgets, outlining delighted to announce what steps New Zealand will need to take in order to achieve the proposed reduction the engagement of Monique and Matthew. in emissions by 2050. There are some bold proposals, such as banning the importation We wish you both a of petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030; ending new natural gas connections by 2025; a happy and successful 15% reduction in biogenic methane by 2035. future together, with all our love and support. There is, understandably, a level of concern around whether these aspirational reductions are achievable. These targets would require a significant change from how Benji, Katie, Bodhi and Elijah are we currently operate across a range of industries, however, it appears the government pleased to announce the safe arrival COMPETITION is likely to proceed with most of them. Any time a government signals a step change for of Axel Benjamin Semmens. Born on any industry, there is an obligation to provide some support to achieve the transition. January 31, Axel weighed 6lb 4oz. In the case of agriculture, I would expect to see a significant increase in the level of investment in science and innovation to facilitate and support the changes without ruining an industry that has a critical place in our economy and heritage. Of course it is Valentines Day not just farming that will be impacted by these changes, indeed, nearly every one of us will have to adapt. Personally, I cautiously welcome the report, but reiterate the need for proactive investment from government to support the current and required actions of the numerous industries to achieve their targets. The draft report is currently open for feedback and my office is available if you have any concerns. Tim van de Molen, MP for Waikato. Lalla Loeffen Thoughts from the bible
The vine... esus is the vine. God, his father, is the gardener. We are the branches; our lives should Jbear good fruit. He tends us lovingly but if we’re cut from the vine our lives cannot bear good fruit. We are proud to announce the birth Listen to what Jesus says to us, listen to what happens when we sin. Listen to what of our son, Beau Martin Klinkhamer. happens when we stray out of his loving care; “I am the vine; you are the branches. Beau was welcomed to the world on Whoever remains in me and I in him, bears the fruit in plenty, but cut off from me – you December 17, 2020 and weighed 8lb can do nothing alone.” 1oz.
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SCENE 9 February, 2021 19 Fishing Report Chris Bungard - Matamata Sportsworld www.sceneonline.co.nz
i. Wow, it’s getting dry out there isn’t has been boats going out there and having Hit! Let’s hope we get a tropical with multiple strikes in one day. One boat in some rain and not too much wind. The fact, had a four way hook up – and landed all four of them! When I say landed, they local streams are very low and clear and kept one and tagged the other three to a real joy to fish. It’s great to see so many swim away for another day. taking the opportunity. Up to the Coromandel, and plenty of In the Rotorua area Glenn Skinner tells snapper in the farms. It’s very pleasing me the jigging is going very, very well. how the snapper have come on again The lake surface temperatures are now after the holiday period. Small tides this up into the low 20s and that keeps the weekend just gone, so you could fish right fish down. In most cases they are sitting in the middle farms without too much in and around that 20m mark. Glenn said current. Further out the Gulf towards Little if he had to pick a lake to outperform the Barrier and clear of the farms out there, others it would have to Rotoiti. Having there have been some good workups and said that, he tells me Lake Rotorua fishing the snapper are underneath them. at the moment is exceptional and, for fish Over to the Mercury Bay and greater Bay per hour trolled, it would be a stand out. of Plenty area. John Ellwood, skipper of To the south a bit to Taupo and the the charter boat, The Whai, tells me the rivers are low and clear. Yes, it’s time to snapper fishing around the Merc’s has arm yourself with fluorocarbon leader been a wee bit patchy. Here’s a classic material and the small dry fly patterns. example; the other night he fished one When you walk these rivers at the moment of his favourite spots off Peachgrove Bay. you will hear a real chorus of cicadas so Fishing the change of light in the evening, get a fly to resemble one. Out on the lake they landed one snapper and one trevally. the trolling and jigging is going very well. The next morning, in the same spot, they Beware though, there is quite a few slabby got their limit of awesome snapper up to recovering fish in the lake. Be prepared 15lb. I guess sometimes they just don’t to let them go as they are not good eating want to bite. You could see them on the anyway. sounder, but nil by mouth! Over to the sea and the west coast is As far as snapper go over in the Bay, there just a real gem at the moment. Whether is good numbers in the Tauranga Harbour, it be snapper, kingfish, gurnard, kahawai especially up off Omokoroa. I have also or those mighty game fish, the west coast had good reports of snapper being caught is the place to head. Dwayde Pinny, Dove off the beach – both on rod and longline. Charters, runs three boats off Kawhia and As far as the game fish go, the Bay has said he hasn’t known the coast to ever had its good days at times. Last week fish better. For snapper he has been going there were 15 marlin tagged in one day off down off Albatross Point, heading out Whitianga, then the next couple of days, to about 52m of water. They have been very little. getting excellent snapper up to about 10lb, If you’re heading out don’t go too wide; very big gurnard, and extra fat kahawai. the best bait is in and around the 100m On the game fish scene there are skippies, line from the middle ground north of the albacore and marlin. On a recent trip to Alderman’s right through to Mayor Island, the trench off Kawhia, Dwayde had no less then down toward Astrolabe Reef and than seven marlin strikes on the trip out Schooner Rock. and in, landing one on the way in. There Happy fishing, Bungey.
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