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Public Meeting for Kihikihi Village All Kihikihi residents and ratepayers, have your say concerning community facilities — agree or disagree with the direction Council are proposing. Presentation and public meeting with Mayor Jim Mylchreest and team in regard to the Waipa¯District Council long term plan. Kihikihi is growing; all new and old residents come along. Thursday, April 14 at the Anglican Church Hall on Lyon St, Kihikihi at 7.30pm. Contact Ross Turner 07 871 7736 or Ruary Laidlaw 07 871 8396.
Swap Meet, Display Te Awamutu Rod & Custom Club is holding its inaugural Tipa Mahuta speaks in Swap Meet and Car Display this Sunday at Te Awamutu Racecourse. Start time is 9am and it is automotive only for trade and private stalls. favour of Ma¯ori wards Cost is $5 for swapper and display cars, $10 undercover swap and gold coin for the public. Strictly no dogs. Regional councillors Mahuta, MacPherson, Kneebone, spoke to Waipa¯District Council Caitlan Johnston It won’t change the made a strong point that Ma¯ori leaders take the opportunity to sup- Day of Blessing should be able to make it without port the need for Ma¯ori wards. Te Awamutu's Day of Blessing here’s just a little over a generations of special entry. “I have an interest in the Treaty, takes place at Te Awamutu week left for Waipa¯ resi- disadvantages that we But disadvantages Ma¯ori face and I’ve got an interest in Ma¯ori Rugby and Sports Club from dents to have their say on discredits the “meritocracy” some economic development but how can noon on Thursday, April 15. whether a Ma¯ori ward have had ... you’re just hold. I possibly view their world through A complimentary lunch is shouldT or should not have a seat at “What it [meritocracy] won’t do is their eyes? followed by an address from the table. levelling the playing field. it won’t change institutional racism, “How can I possibly as a stale, pale, motivational speaker Billy Waikato Regional Council (WRC) Tipa Mahuta it won’t change the confiscation line male sit there and have a view as to Graham - a former New Nga¯ Hau E Wha constituency coun- that happens to my people, it won’t the right and wrong way of Ma¯ori Zealand and Australasian cillor Tipa Mahuta — of Waikato- change the generations of disadvan- engagement?” says Andrew. boxing champion. Tainui and Maniapoto — spoke in tages that we have had so you’re Currently, Waipa¯District Council Te Awamutu Combined support of Ma¯ori inclusion to Waipa¯ supported by Waikato Regional coun- actually doing no favour, you’re just (WDC) has no councillors that identify Churches ministers will bring a District councillors on Tuesday. WRC cillors of the Waipa¯-King Country levelling the playing field so people as Ma¯ori, despite Ma¯ori making up blessing to those who has had two Ma¯ori constituencies constituency Andrew MacPherson like me can find a way forward in about 15 per cent of the Waipa¯ popu- contribute to our region's since the 2013 local government and Stu Kneebone. local government,” says Tipa. lation. wellbeing and success. elections. While Tipa supports the inclusion Andrew says it’s becoming At Tuesday’s meeting, Tipa was of Ma¯ori at local government she increasingly important that other continued on A3
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Contrary to concept will have a rate increase of 4.8 per cent for the Ma¯ori wards I see council are still going to go ahead with next two years? Just because our socialist Prime Minister wants some of the concept plan. Bernard Westerbaan Ma¯ori wards, it doesn’t mean we have to have Circulated free to 14,045 homes in This is totally contrary to the concept of the them. Eighty-five per cent of New Zealanders Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. memorial and they have no mandate to make don’t want them. changes. One way road In time, they will want to speak in Ma¯ori at CIRCULATION 14,147* The Ma¯ori input is not needed as it is a long- Council is proposing to make the road within meetings and then they will want more Ma¯ori standing memorial and like the concept plan, the Memorial Park one way and create an PHONE: 07 871 5151 wards and more power. have no standing. Do we get to make entrance from Racecourse Rd. Here’s an opportunity for council to vote POSTAL ADDRESS: submissions on their land? Council staff believe there is traffic what the people want! Not what the stinking 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, The only sacredness and cultural congestion in the park and this would be socialist government wants. Te Awamutu 3840 significance is to the memory of the servicemen. eliminated if the road was one way. I have very little confidence in the mayor The message to council is clear, leave it alone. It sounds practical and logical to make it a OFFICE HOURS: and most councillors, so get it right for once. But they want these changes and like other one way road. I say no to Ma¯ori wards. Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm times, will ride roughshod over what the people At the moment the road is narrow and Malcolm Hume Closed Public Holidays want and make changes. visibility is not great. DELIVERY QUERIES: 0800 111 200 New people to Te Awamutu need to research But it means drivers go slowly through the and not just go along with council because you park. Herein lies the problem. This will Broken promises EDITORIAL think it sounds good. encourage some drivers to race through the People have had enough of councils; broken Dean Taylor (Editor) Bernie Fynn park, destroying the peace and tranquillity of promises, undemocratic elected members, the park. Ext: 67705 0274 819951 historically neglected infrastructure, and in my If council must go ahead with this plan then [email protected] opinion their inability to lead . . . No simple task speed bumps are absolutely essential. It’s not up to ratepayers to bail you out once Caitlan Johnston Ext: 67710 Has anyone had a go at looking for the long- Otherwise it should remain as it is, two-way 1 again. [email protected] term plan of council? Not a simple task at all. traffic. I have not in 7 ⁄2 months heard any A proposed 4.2 per cent rates increase is Jesse Wood Ext: 67713 There is not a complete version as one file vehicle racing through the park but I guarantee offensive, an insult, and a joke, especially when [email protected] that can be looked at but several links you have if council makes it one way and allows access the world is still in a crisis — council is obviously SPORT to look at to even get a gist of what you are from Racecourse Rd, the park’s beautiful peace blind to this. looking for. and tranquillity will be gone. [email protected] Interest rates at an all-time low, GDP in I’m also appalled at the submission form. Robin Duncan decline, economy stagnant, district ADVERTISING There are only two choices to choose from? It’s haemorrhaging. Leon Green 027 2393864 either status quo or what council wants? I’m sorry, in my opinion it does not appear I actually call it a veiled threat that when Park changes to raise any alarm bells with council leadership. [email protected] you choose status quo that as per info that there Local council has put out submission forms [email protected] People, families and loved ones are hurting, will be no maintenance and, eg, the memorial asking for the public’s feedback regarding it’s time the council listens, acts, and does what’s CLASSIFIEDS park, will be ignored and run down. various issues. morally right . . . Tania King Ext: 67708 It also looks like that council would fund One that attracted my attention was their Council is obviously not responsible enough projects with asset sales? $5.5 million in one plan for changes to the Memorial Park at a cost [email protected] to be held accountable for past wrongs, so do project and more in another? of over $9 million. the next best thing, freeze staff wages and freeze We welcome letters - preferably via email. What about selling that off now and put it Personally I am totally opposed to this plan the rates. It’s not difficult, as many have had They should be under 300 words and towards the rates? as currently the park works perfectly well and the unpleasant situation of having to endure must have the sender’s name, address Perhaps using that money for kerb and therefore I believe it would be a irresponsible a wage freeze and spending cuts, out in the real and phone number. No pseudonyms channelling, footpaths and street lighting? to burden ratepayers further. world, yes council the real world! are accepted and names will only be What is council doing with those assets It is after all a memorial to our fallen soldiers Time for the council to lead by example . . . withheld in special circumstances at the anyway? What are they? Properties? Land? No and the land was gifted to the town for that [Abridged] discretion of the editor. Letters are not idea given of what they are either. purpose. Hayden Woods usually acknowledged and may be edited, Are people actually aware that residential Michael McConnell abridged or discarded. We’re online at nzmecommunitynews.pressreader.com
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Simon Whale 022 469 2423 • [email protected] • www.waipaaluminium.co.nz Thursday, April 8, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 3 Ma¯ori wards put in focus at district council continued from A1 across the the time to do this? I can’t answer this OPENSunday EVERY SUNDAY Lunch FROM 12PM country with the for Waipa¯. That’s a conversation you In 2017, the district council voted opportunity to have to do for yourselves but if it’s not Enjoy exquisite Mediterranean cuisine and award winning wines 8-5 against establishing a Ma¯ori consider the time now then when will be the ward and instead looked at establishing time?” says Tipa. The perfect place to celebrate special occasions alternative options for engage- Ma¯ori wards “There has got to be a reason to not Outdoor play area for children. ment for Ma¯ori which led to the for the 2022 do it. The sentiment is that you can do appointment of four iwi repre- election. it now so you have to come with a sentatives to formal committees Each will be reason for not doing it.” last year. responsible for Public consultation closes on Recent legislation changes making that Monday, April 19 and if WDC votes in have removed the requirement decision for favour of Ma¯ori wards it will then to have a binding poll on Ma¯ori their councils. produce a representation review to wards if just 5 per cent of “Is it determine boundaries. This review electors opted for would be publicly notified by Septem- one. ber this year. The Calculated by population, WDC 702 Rukuhia Rd, RD2, Ohaupo, Hamilton | 07 825 2893 | www.vilagradwines.co.nz changes have would appoint one Ma¯ori ward to cover provided the whole district. councils Tipa says the big question that needs to be asked is how can Ma¯ori be a part of the Waipa¯communities’ wellbeing Tipa Mahuta if they’re not at the table? is a Waikato “How can we share the future Regional with you if we’re not in the plan?,” councillor asks Tipa. for the Nga¯ Hau E Wha constituency Visit www.waipadc.govt. and she nz/our-council/ represents i haveyoursay/maori-ward 30,000 for more information and people. to access the feedback Photo / Supplied leaflet. Ma¯ori wards back on city agenda
Hamilton City Council will revisit the The Notice of Revocation will be fore a final decision is made. That was issue of establishing Ma¯ori wards for addressed as part of the Long Term important to me, and important to the city in time for the next election. Plan council meeting on April 15. others.” Last week council voted against The item is scheduled for 3pm. At She stressed a poll “was absolutely introducing Ma¯ori wards for that meeting, council will con- not an option”. “No, those days are well the 2022-25 triennium. sider a new motion that gone. What I want, and what I think But it did unani- considers putting Ma¯ori other councillors also want, is an op- mously vote to wards in place by the portunity to socialise this issue with strengthen Ma¯ori next election, but people more widely so they under- representation only after engaging stand what we are seeking to achieve. and participation, with the com- “Saying that, the final decision, on 19 including con- munity. May, will be council’s.” sideration of Paula said she Paula said she had positive and wards. was acutely productive talks with Ma¯ori leaders It also voted aware of how over the Easter weekend as well as to strengthen the deeply hurt some earlier on Tuesday. role of Maangai people had been “We share the same aspirations Ma¯ori following by last week’s de- around better representation of Ma¯ori the adoption of a cision, which had and Ma¯ori wards are one option to do strategy, He Pou pushed out the possi- that. Manawa Ora. That bility of Ma¯ori wards for “There are also other tools. At the draft strategy was devel- the city. end of the day, there is not one person oped alongside Ma¯ori. Hamilton Over Easter weekend she around our table who does not want On Tuesday council was Mayor Paula was dismayed to see rifts improved outcomes for all people in advised a majority of coun- Southgate. forming in the community. our city.” cillors had formally sought to Photo / Mike Walen “I understand people’s Paula acknowledged the resignation revoke last week’s decision. frustration and hurt . . . But today of one of five Maangai Ma¯ori, The revocation was formally my concern has always been to take Hemi Rau, over this issue. supported by Hamilton Mayor Paula people with us,” she said. “I understand Hemi’s frustration and Southgate along with councillors Ryan “So my focus over Easter has been while I respect his decision, I am Hamilton, Maxine van Oosten, Dave encouraging and supporting my coun- saddened by it. We are looking to Macpherson, Martin Gallagher, and cillor colleagues to revisit last week’s strengthen the Ma¯ori voice around our Sarah Thomson. Other councillors may decision, on the proviso that there will table and he would have had a role in yet sign it. be wider community engagement be- that going forward.” Pre-plan for your funeral
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charity car rally with a mission to help kids in need is in its 31st year and it will be passing through Te Awa- mutuA this month. Trek Fundraiser, formerly the Vari- ety Bash, is a non-competitive annual event consisting sometimes of up to 100 participants and 30 vehicles. This year Covid-19 has thrown a spanner in the works and the event had to be delayed a month and fewer Some of the Trek people and vehicles will be partici- Fundraiser team pating. members of the About 70 people in themed cars, 1960 Seagrave fire buses and trucks travel through New truck imported Zealand handing out grants, from Los Angeles. giveaways, sports gear, special needs The team has been equipment, laughs, smiles and more doing the to communities, schools and individ- fundraiser for 31 uals. years. The rally starts in Whanganui on Photo / Caitlan Johnston Saturday then heads to O¯ hakune, Napier, Wairakei and Te Awamutu before finishing up at Lake Rotoiti. that has an 18-litre engine, a 31-metre Police and Fireman Games held in “So we weren’t going to miss the They will be visiting schools ladder that’ll reach 10 storeys, and it Auckland that year. event because we’ve done every day throughout the Waipa¯ District next requires two drivers. The team aboard the fire truck has of every event for the past 31 years,” Thursday and Friday. “It’s unusual because it’s an 18-litre been doing the fundraising event says Peter. The schools they will be visiting petrol engine, the name of the motor since its beginnings. They are all from When they were in Te Awamutu include Wharepapa South School, is Hall-Scott, which is an American Auckland. they stayed at a motel and enjoyed Arohena School and Pa¯terangi company, and they actually made The postponement of this year’s breakfast at Dusk till Dawn. School. aeroplane engines as well,” says event meant they potentially weren’t Peter says the best thing about They will also visit Maihiihi School owner of the fire truck Peter going to be able to participate, says doing the Trek Fundraiser is seeing in O¯ torohanga. Drummond. Peter. the smiles on children’s faces. Last month Te Awamutu residents “It uses one litre of petrol per But they couldn’t let their track Fire truck owner Peter Drummond “Every child wants to be involved may have noticed a unique fire truck kilometre. That’s very unusual, its record fall and so they decided to do with Oscar Hellyer at Greenpark with these special kinds of vehicles, in town. usage.” the Trek Fundraiser solo, on the origi- School during the 2015 fundraiser — they get excited. The rare vehicle is a 1960 Seagrave It was given as a gift to Auckland nal date set for the event, as they were back then it was called the Variety ‘‘We often give them rides in the fire truck imported from Los Angeles City and was part of the 1990 World all available to go. Bash. ladder,” says Peter.
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as resigned as he has ity. The WESCT Thursday, April 8, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 5 Creative Communities Scheme open The workshop educated local kaiako (teachers) and community Projects that members about the Ma¯ori heritage support arts artform of kitemaking. Photos / Supplied initiatives can apply
pplications for Waipa¯ Creative Communities Scheme now open. The April round of the Waipa¯A Creative Communities criteria — access and participation, Scheme is taking applications for diversity or young people. community arts initiatives that help Applications to the April funding grow and promote local creativity. round are open now and close at 5pm Project funding can be used for on Friday, April 30 to be assessed, and materials for arts activities or pro- funding grants allocated, by a com- grammes, venue or equipment hire, mittee consisting of a panel of judges personnel or administrative costs for appointed for their knowledge of and short-term projects and promotion of experience in local arts. arts activities that will run between May 31 and November 1. Application forms can also be Kihikihi School was one of the 16 collected from council offices applicants to receive funding in the i in Cambridge and Te last round for a Ma¯ori kite-making Awamutu. Completed forms wa¯nanga, led by facilitator Harko scheme is a fantastic way for artists “Each year we fund projects from there is a wide scope of eligibility.” can be emailed to Brown. to share their skills and knowledge photography and art exhibitions to Each project should focus on at [email protected] or The workshop educated local with the Waipa¯community. music festivals and theatre shows, so least one of the scheme’s three dropped off at council offices. kaiako (teachers) and community members about the Ma¯ori heritage artform of kitemaking and flying, which enabled teachers to take this new knowledge back to their schools. Kihikihi School teacher Erin Keremeta-Kapa says kites were tradi- tionally used by Ma¯ori in a number of ways. “Kites were flown for recreation, but they also had other purposes. “They were used to mark import- ant occasions, to communicate over long distances, to settle disputes, to scope out lands and as a conduit between the heaven and earthly realms. “They were created from a range of natural materials and some were renowned for their giant size and the skill with which they were flown.” Erin says council’s Creative Com- munities Scheme fund was essential in making the workshop happen. “Without the funding it wouldn’t have been possible.” Waipa¯ District Council strategy and community services group Apakura Te Ka¯kano Early Learning Centre teacher Pip Russell was one of the manager Debbie Lascelles said the The Ma¯ori kite-making wa¯nanga was led by facilitator Harko Brown. wa¯nanga attendees. Environmental category added to Waipa¯youth awards
Nominations opened on Tuesday for sponsoring the prize. Waipa¯youth had put in over the past portunities, showing the drive and including Fonterra, the University of the 2021 Waipa¯District Council Youth Youth aged 14-18 years who live in year. determination each person has put in Waikato, Cambridge and Te Awa- Awards, which celebrate the or have attended school in Waipa¯for “A large part of what makes Waipa¯ to achieving excellence,” said Jim. mutu Rotary, Cambridge Lions, Cam- achievements of the Waipa¯district’s at least six months of the 2020 aca- a vibrant community is our young Each year the ceremony is hosted bridge Business Networking Interna- young people. demic year are eligible to enter. people who innovate, challenge and by head students of Te Awamutu tional, commercial printer CMYK, Now in its 19th year, the awards Last year’s awards attracted more inspire those around them every day College, Cambridge High School and Construction Advantage Limited and recognise achievements in academic, than 100 nominations. With mass to make life better. These awards are St Peter’s School Cambridge and held Storey Sport. community service, leadership, sport- gatherings being restricted due to our way of acknowledging these ex- at one of the three secondary schools. Nominations close on May 28. ing and arts/culture categories. Covid-19, council created a video ceptional youth who make an epic The 2021 formal awards ceremony This year, a new environmental featuring head students announcing contribution to our schools and wider will be held at St Peter’s School in Nomination forms are category has been added to acknow- the award winners. community.” Cambridge on Thursday, August 26. available from secondary ledge young people who have pro- Mayor Jim Mylchreest said the “Receiving an accolade such as The awards would not be possible i schools, council offices, vided invaluable assistance in caring awards were one way to acknow- these awards can also help boost without the support of a number of libraries and at www.waipadc. for the environment, with Fonterra ledge the large achievement that future scholarship and academic op- local organisations and businesses govt.nz/youthawards.
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They attended two family-harm related They assisted Cambridge police at a incidents and one mental-health related inci- medical event. dent. Burglaries and theft: A youth was caught An abusive youth was trespassed from stealing by their mother. An abusive teen was Pak’n Save. caught stealing items from family. They assisted the fire service at Vehicle incidents: There was a fatal crash Maungatautari on Bank Road. Te Awamutu police assisted A male was trespassed from an equestrian Cambridge police a at car versus motorbike centre. collision, minor injuries were received. Five They responded to a threats / intimidation driving complaints were received. Vehicles incident in Kihikihi where a cannabis grow were tagged on Pollard Drive. room was located. A male was summoned to Arrests: A female was arrested for court in relation. breaching bail. They responded to a breach of peace Disorders: Police responded to a disorder incident on Douglas Avenue. at a local licensed premises. Te Awamutu Police ∼ 872 0100 Victim Support ∼ 0800 VICTIM Crimestoppers ∼ 0800 555111 Urgent traffic (cell only) ∼ *555 Non emergency ∼ 105 Emergency ∼ 111
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Te Awamutu couple Hayley (Winki) Watters and Scott Balsom were married Te Awamutu pair Skyler Heathcote at Whangamata¯’s iconic Chevy Corner on Friday at Beach Hop by marriage and Hollie Peterson in character at celebrant, and property owner, Verne Russell. Photo / Kevin Shaw Guests wait for the couple to arrive at Chevy Corner. Photo / Kevin Shaw Beach Hop 2021. Photo / Alison Smith
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Key pasture speakers aise the topic of pasture to next for Northland pastures. resilience, and key There are also two climate themes emerge among change and agronomy/systems Rboth New Zealand experts from Australia, Professor farmers and researchers, Yani Garcia, University of especially around climate change, Sydney, and Dr Brendan Cullen, according to a leading pasture University of Melbourne, scientist. drawing parallels between Over two days in May, Australia and New Zealand. arguably the best range of Covering trends and prospects speakers on this topic ever on this side of the Tasman, brought together in New Zealand meantime, are environment and will gather in the Waikato to climate change researchers Liz share their observations and Keller, GNS Science; Gerald Rhys, latest findings at a one-off MPI; and Cecile de Klien and Resilient Pastures Symposium Sarah Mansfield, AgResearch. (RPS). Soils experts Louis Schipper, Organising committee chair University of Waikato and David David Chapman (pictured) says Houlbrooke and Mark Shepherd, it’s no coincidence that the AgResearch, will talk about presenters align so closely with management of soil fertility, soil what he describes as commonly- structure and soil carbon for voiced suggestions about the pasture resilience, alongside soils future of New Zealand grassland practitioners Warwick Catto, farming. Ballance Agri-nutrients, and Ants Trend number one: “For Roberts, Ravensdown. farming everywhere south of Agronomy and farm systems Auckland, look at what people are doing in Northland. researchers Danny Donaghy, Massey University; That’s what much of the North Island will be like in Derek Moot, Lincoln University, and David Stevens, the future, so that’s where the answers lie.” AgResearch will dissect systems options, as will Trend number two: “For farming in Northland, look pasture focussed farmers like Corrigan Sowman from at Australia. That’s what Northland will be like in Golden Bay, and consultants like Jeremy Savage, the future, so that’s where the answers lie.” Macfarlane Rural Business; Chris Lewis, BakerAg; Trends number three and four: “It’s all about the and Phil Journeaux, AgFirst. soil and/or the farm system. That’s where the answers The symposium will wrap up with a workshop lie.” session, to distil what farmers, industry leaders and David Chapman, principle scientist at DairyNZ, scientists identify as critical directions for future says speakers were not invited to the RPS solely on pasture research and development. basis of these themes, but there’s a notable overlap. Included in the programme are presentations from The RPS is being held by the NZ Grassland two Northland farmers who are ‘passionate pasture Association. Register online at www.grassland. people’, Allister McCahon and Murray Jagger, i org.nz before April 16 for the early-bird sharing their experiences and thoughts about where registration fee.
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field day at Tataiwhetu Tataiwhetu Trust chairman Paki Trust’s organic dairy farm Nikora speaking at the field day at on Thursday in the Ru¯a¯toki Tataiwhetu Trust’s organic dairy AValley south of Whakatane farm. Photo / www.alphapix.co.nz attracted of more than 180 visitors, including a number of VIPs. Tataiwhetu Trust is one of three finalists in this year’s prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy for the top Ma¯ori dairy farm. Guests at the field day included the Ministers of Agriculture, Hon Damien O’Connor, the Minister for Ma¯ori Development, Hon Willie Jackson and the Associate Minister for Agriculture, Hon Meka Whaitiri. Also present were rural professionals, central and local World” roadmap. government officials, and farmers “By doing this Ma¯ori farmers are from throughout the Bay of Plenty. making a significant contribution to The visitors were welcomed on to enhancing the provenance of our the Tauarau Marae by local Ma¯ori products internationally. It is dignitaries including the chairman especially great to see more Ma¯ori of the Tataiwhetu Trust, Paki product brands appearing in our Nikora. overseas markets,” he says. After the welcome and a series of “Our primary sector needs to go presentations, guests were taken on not only from volume, but also a brief tour of the farm. volume to values. Consumers now Tataiwhetu is an organic dairy of Trust members and staff. better farms that serve their wha¯nau they, along with the other finalists days are looking for healthy farm milking once a day and their Kingi says they did an excellent well financially while at the same in the dairy competition, Pouarua nutritional food products that are herd of 432 kiwi cross cows produce job showcasing the rise and rise of time enhancing the environment. Farms and Tunapahore B2A proven to be sustainably produced. 129,140 kgMS. They also carry 188 Ma¯ori dairy farming and hopes that Damien O’Connor says it was Incorporation, are living the vision “They’re inherently interested in replacement stock on their two other Ma¯ori farmers will take note great to get out of Wellington and of Sir Apirana Ngata and Lord the values with which food and fibre support blocks. of this and consider entering their spend a day seeing yet another Bledisloe by developing their lands is produced. Ma¯ori farmers are well Kingi Smiler, chairman of the farms in the competition in future example of excellence in Ma¯ori to their potential and becoming role placed to meet the expectations of Ahuwhenua Trophy Management years. farming. models for others. these consumers.” Committee praised Tataiwhetu “It is great to see Ma¯ori farms in He says the field day at “The government and I A field day for the third finalist Trust for their field day. the Eastern Bay of Plenty come to Tataiwhetu Trust’s organic dairy personally recognise the huge is being held today at Tunapahore He says organising this event and the fore in the Ahuwhenua Trophy farm shows the vision and the contribution that Ma¯ori agri B2A Incorporation. completing all the other tasks competition,” he says. positive steps Ma¯ori are taking to business makes to the New Zealand The winner of the competition will associated with entering the “They are answering the call of gain ownership of their lands and to economy and for leadership that it be announced at the Ahuwhenua competition requires significant Sir Apirana Ngata and Lord develop them so that they are both shows in the sustainability space. It Trophy Awards Dinner being held in effort and commitment on the part Bledisloe from 88 years ago to create profitable and sustainable.He says aligns with our “Fit For a Better New Plymouth on Friday, May 14.
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Comment The 1st of April has come along approach not It’s pinch and a punch today. What’s in store for us this month And what will come our way? Barbara Linton - St Patrick’s Church Today I hear that Covid’s gone Vanished, sheer overnight! doable in time And politicians all around the world Barbara Kuriger Have joined to all unite, Forgiveness MP Taranaki-King Country And agree with all they need to do To help solve all the pain What can God, through Nature, tell us about our spiritual t was fitting in the lead-up to Easter that Of what is wrong around the world lives? I joined energy industry leaders at a And make it great again. An irritating grain of sand made its way into the shell symposium in Wellington last week. Experts say it’s expensive for The churches now have joined as of the marine oyster and then trespassed on to its I The Government’s current approach to what it will produce, probably one, protective mantle where it firmly attached itself. place all its eggs in the ‘renewable only’ basket, take 10 years to build and five They’ll finally call a halt The oyster was disturbed and resented the enemy’s when resources, technology and infrastructure years to fill, provided it rains. To all the differences between them threat to its wellbeing and life. If this stressed oyster did aren’t available and won’t be for years, was As it’s already 2021, it won’t meet the 2030 all, nothing about its current situation, it would become ill the focus for many there. In short, it’s just not deadline, even if work started tomorrow. And ignore each other’s faults. and possibly die. doable, in the timeframes they want. When a former Electricity Authority chair And climate change is now a myth Fortunately, the oyster’s God-given instinct of Experts told us there needs to be a diverse, says the Onslow project puts “too many eggs The truth has been revealed, forgiveness took over. The oyster touched the irritating portfolio approach to satisfy the country’s in a badly located basket” and is a “folly”, It was a sordid, wicked lie grain of sand gently and often until the sand became energy needs. alongside another expert who calls it a 20th That’s finally been repealed. transformed into a beautiful pearl — the enemy now a They said we need to be “architects” and Century solution to a 21st Century problem, The hungry in the war torn zones friend. Peace reigns again for the oyster. design a “robust strategy with consistent core surely the Energy and Resources Minister and Have received a mighty hand “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who policy”. And we need better data to use New her government need to listen. With food and clothes and medicine trespass against us” Zealand’s resources in a sustainable way. Meanwhile automotive experts say the Giv’n freely from other lands, Like oysters, we too may experience enemies as we Most importantly they say, is the lack of a Climate Change Commission’s proposed ban that are as blessed as we are here journey through life. Unlike oysters who act by instinct, firm direction. on importing new petrol and diesel cars by With abundant food galore, we, with the gift of free will, can choose to forgive lest Difficult decisions need to be made because 2035, ignores the reality that pure EVs will be Sharing all with those in need, we inwardly harbour negative thoughts and feelings the cracks are appearing, while investors in in short supply for years. Why do we need some more? towards our enemy. Resentment, bitterness, the sector, are disappearing. There aren’t enough worldwide, new or With equality being the new catch unhappiness, ill-will, anger, hatred and vengeance can For example: used, and it could be decades before the cry, fester within us and can cause ill health within ourselves. · The Government will not reach its 2025 average Kiwi can afford one. No downtrodden in all the world, If acted out they can also cause harm to others. emissions free government fleet target. This government needs to be more than the The world now is a contented place, Forgiveness reconciles us with God our Maker, with There aren’t enough pure electric vehicles party of grand announcements, spending With abundant joy unfurled! ourselves and with others, including our enemy. Our in the country for a start and won’t be for years. millions in the process, only to find these lofty Alas I’ve woken from my sleep, efforts in forgiveness can bring healing, love, joy, goodwill, Instead, its agencies will have to pay to offset goals won’t come off. The dream too good to last, friendship, peace, health and freedom not only to their emissions. Transformation takes a sound plan, built I wish I could have stayed asleep, ourselves but also to our offender. · On election night last year the Prime around expert advice and include options For the dream to not have passed! Our model for forgiveness is Christ who was ridiculed, Minister said New Zealand electricity will be across the board, renewable and non- T’is April fools and rules are bent, scorned, reviled, spat upon, severely scourged and nailed 100 per cent renewable by 2030. So millions renewable (in the short term). And pranks are running free to a cross as a criminal. Yes! He forgave everyone. are being spent to investigate a potential $4 I’m working towards enduring energy Take care out there or you’ll succumb “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, billion hydro scheme in Central Otago at Lake solutions, so no matter who is in government And be bluffed, a bit like me! bless those who curse you, and pray for those who Onslow. every three years, the lights stay on. Rusty Nail mistreat you” Luke 6:27
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aipa¯ District Council wants a clearer and more consistent way to name parks, roads and reserves in the district. WOn April 6, members of the Strategic Planning and Policy Committee heard council’s existing policy was being bypassed because it was not always clear or easy to apply. As a result, some names in the district lacked any connection to the locality, the community or even the district, a staff report said. Committee members agreed to consult the community next month over a potential new approach to provide greater clarity and offer a more streamlined process. Become part of New Zealand’s There would be no list of pre-approved names and property developers would not be leading youth organisation able to decide names unilaterally. Instead a Waipa¯-centric system of naming is proposed. Names would be judged on their merit Our programme focuses on teaching young against transparent, set criteria covering Waipa¯ identity, local people, topographical features people first aid, health care, leadership and issues of historical or cultural significance. and life skills – all in a fun and encouraging While monolingual names would be pre- ferred, the use of te reo would be supported. environment that encourages growth and Proposed names would be discussed with mana whenua to ensure historical context was taken discovery. into account. Under the draft policy, names considered If you have a drive to succeed and are up for derogatory, discriminatory, frivolous, offensive or in poor taste would be unacceptable, as a real challenge then you could have what it would the names of pets. Duplicate names takes to become a youth member in St John! would not be approved. Council will also recommend that existing names in the district only be changed in To find out more about joining St John exceptional circumstances, given the cost and Youth, visit youth.stjohn.org.nz time involved. or call 0800 ST JOHN (0800 785 646) Feedback on the draft naming policy Waipa¯District Council is considering a street i will be sought between May 3 to June 4. name policy that avoids names with little or A final policy will be adopted in August. no links to the community. Photo / Dean Taylor
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Move reflects shift in NZ Rugby priorities
RUGBY Super Rugby Aotearoa Under 20s presented by Bunnings Warehouse. NZR chief executive Mark Robinson said the ew Zealand Rugby and Bunnings Bunnings partnership was part of a shift in Warehouse are excited to announce priorities for rugby’s national body. the signing of a game-changing three- “The past year has provided us with an year deal to sponsor domestic com- opportunity to pause and reflect on our petitionsN and support community rugby priorities and in Bunnings we have found a throughout the country. partner who shares our goal of putting rugby Bunnings Warehouse will be the primary at the heart of every community. partner and naming rights sponsor of the “We are thrilled to have a partner who wants Bunnings Warehouse National Provincial to help us grow the game and support the Championship (NPC), Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) pathways that give the talented young people presented by Bunnings Warehouse, Bunnings in our clubs the opportunity to represent their Bunnings Warehouse have taken over from Mitre 10 as sponsors of provincial rugby in New Warehouse Heartland Championship and communities, whether it’s through the Bunnings Zealand. Photo / Supplied Warehouse NPC, the Farah Palmer Cup, Super Rugby Aotearoa Under 20s or the Heartland Championship. “Bunnings Warehouse are synonymous with DIY, so I guess it’s fitting they have decided to roll their sleeves up and support our clubs, and NZR and our provincial unions will be right there with them.” After announcing the new partnership at the Ponsonby Rugby Club in Auckland, Bunnings CHANGING head of trade Paul Connolly said the deal was about giving back. “Our team live and work within the com- munities we operate and our focus has always been on contributing to our local communities in meaningful ways, so it was a no-brainer for us to get behind a sport that shares and values SEASONS? the importance of local community connection and teamwork.” NZR general manager community rugby Steve Lancaster said 2021 was shaping up as a special year for provincial rugby. “We’re seeing a resurgence in interest in our communities after a tough year for everyone. A lot of people are going back to their clubs to connect with friends and wha¯nau and no doubt that support will transfer into our flagship domestic competitions. “After looking at some format changes, the Bunnings Warehouse NPC will remain in its current 14-team premiership-championship format in 2021, including crossover matches between the two divisions. The Farah Palmer Cup presented by Bunnings will revert to the same format after splitting into north and south pools for the Covid-disrupted 2020 season.” The draws for both competitions will be announced shortly. GOLF RESULTS
Te Awamutu Wednesday ladies – small field due to threatened rain: Division 1 - Barbara O’Regan 37; Division 2 - Shirley Lord 33; Jenny Towers 35; Raewyn Coleman 30. Ladies 9-holes: Ann Dobson 17; Maxine Leigh 17. Saturday ladies: Sally Davies 35; Ani Bahler 32; Christine Lloyd 30; Thora Young 30. Vets Day: Mick McConnell 39; Allen Rounthwaite 34; Murray Ross 33; Murray Wallis 31; Barry Ross 30. Saturday Scramble: Aaron Van der Poel 71 Gross; Brock Wadsworth 64 Nett; Corey DOUBLE SIDED Ferguson 37 Stableford; Braden Chick 36. Easter Monday: Sam Nash 82 Gross; David George 72 Nett; Dave Ferguson 35 Stableford. Waikato Vets round three of the Waipa¯ Shield was hosted by Stewart Alexander last Thursday. Play got under way in low hanging mist conditions for the first nine SEASONS HOT OR COLD holes, followed by hot sweltering conditions for the last nine. Te Awamutu continued their downward trend and finished last on the day, now lying third overall. Robin McGhie ever the consummate team player, was the standout player for the team with 7 points, followed by Alma Goodwin, Roy Greenhalgh and Welby Murrell on 5 points, with Kelvin Trass on 3 MATTRESS. points and Peter Emery 2 points. The fourth round is played at Nga¯hinapo¯uri today.
Stewart Alexander Stewart Alexander Golf Club congratulates member, Shannon Te Huia, who has been named Local Hero of the Year at the 2021 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards. Shannon was recognised for his work around the Puniu River and growing the involvement of locals. Vets: Noel Evans 42 points; Tony Webber 40; Alec Cruickshank 38; Colin Cowan 36; Barry Knight 35. Sunday Scramble: Gross - Shayne Ashford 71; Ian Berry 74; Jeremy Collett 75; Jacob Carey 75. 50% OFF Net - Tyler-Joel Makaea 64; Neal Johnston 66; Dennis Morgan 67; Adele Ashford 67; Shayne Ashford 67. Points - Tyler-Joel Makaea 42; Neal Johnston 40; Dennis Morgan 39; Adele Ashford 39; Shayne Ashford 39. Stewart Alexander Golf Club will host the Stewie 200 on Sunday, April 11 with $200 prize for best Net, Gross and Stableford. Tee off between 8.30am and 10.30am with a $25 entry fee.
Pirongia Golf The final round of the Secretaries Trophy was played for on Sunday with Hans Nieremeijer securing the win with a two round nett score of 136. Sunday Scramble: Senior - Tyne Watts 70; Phillip Eyre 72; Bill Fox 74; Ken Bardsley 74; Barrie Johnston 74; Derek Boyle 74. Junior - Pete Morris 68; Dave McKnight 73; Addy Nieremeijer 74; Dave Peryer 75; Grant Morgan 76; Jon Puka 76; Ron Cogswell 76. Twos - Addy Nieremeijer, Bob Kiddie, Ken Bardsley, Bill Fox, Jack Hjorth, Garry Bowman (2). TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY WHILE STOCK LAST INSTORE Senior Jackpot - Garry Bowman $14.50 Longest Putt - Ken Bardsley Closest to Pin - Doug Grantham Thursday, April 8, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 17
Te Awamutu SENIOR RUGBY FIXTURES Sports and the Navy Rugby ROUND 1 10/04 DIVISION 1 B: Club in PREMIER: Suburbs B v O¯ haupo¯ B at Flagstaff Auckland, Te Awamutu Sports v Fraser Tech Park, Field 1. Kickoff 1pm. after TA at Albert Park, Field 1. Kickoff Pirongia B v Southern United B at Sports won 2.45pm. Pirongia Domain, Field 1. Kickoff 1pm. the annual PREMIER B: DIVISION 2: fixture. Te Awamutu Sports B v Fraser Tech Hamilton Old Boys v Te Awamutu Photo / Supplied B at Albert Park, Field 1. Kickoff 1pm. Marist at Willoughby Park, Field 1. DIVISION 1: Kickoff 2.45pm Suburbs v O¯ haupo¯at Flagstaff Park, Kihikihi v Matangi-Hillcrest at Kihi- Field 1. Kickoff 2.45pm. kihi Domain, Field 1. Kickoff 2.45pm. Pirongia v Southern United at WOMEN’S: Pirongia Domain, Field 1. Kickoff Kihikihi v Melville at Kihikihi Domain, Excitement grows for 2.45pm. Field 1. Kickoff 1pm. Sports as season starts Cane out due to injury RUGBY Hautapu 12-43 before closing the has been stacked also, hookers Justin Miezenbeek season with a 12-47 loss to Hamilton Manase Mahuanga (Blues Under 20s Marist and a 2-6 record for seventh 2020) and Mateo Taiseni (Auckland and will need to recover fter a truncated season spot. Under 19, Waikato Development) join ruined by Covid-19 in 2020, With most of the 2020 squad fellow tight forwards Tony Bennett RUGBY We really feel for Sam Te Awamutu Sports looks returning in 2021, Te Awamutu (Hamilton Old Boys) and Quintin Cot- to take a big step forward welcomes a recruiting class brim- ton (St Pauls, Chiefs Under 19) and and wish him all the best. inA 2021 when the Waikato Premier ming with youth and excitement, local Boston McCullough (Hamilton Gallagher Chiefs co-captain Sam Cane Rugby season gets under way on headlined by Waikato, New Zealand Boys’ High School) to bolster a tight is to miss the remainder of the Sky Gallagher Chiefs head coach Saturday. and Chiefs under 20 representative 5 already stacked with Gordon Super Rugby Aotearoa season and Clayton McMillan Last year started positively, with Gideon Wrampling. The powerful Fullerton, Brad Van der Heyden, Carl undergo surgery after suffering a pec- two wins from the first three games, midfield/outside back looks to add Finlay and Gelestino Kiutau. toral injury in the Gallagher Chiefs firstly a 17-31 loss to open the cam- punch into a backline that is loaded Loose forward Marihi Hohepa Te versus Blues game on March 27. paign against previous season final- with talent. a Huia (Hamilton Boys’ High School, Scans and specialist examination ists Fraser Tech before a tough, grind- Joining Wrampling in the backline, Dignois Rugby Club) returns home to have revealed a tear in Cane’s right “We really feel for Sam and wish ing 20-17 win in the wet and mud on current Chiefs Under 20 reps Latrell join a loaded loose forward room, pectoral tendon, and he will undergo him all the best for his upcoming the road against Morrinsville. Smiler-Ah Kiong (Hastings Boys’ High including captain Matthew Towers, surgery next week. His expected re- surgery. While we know Sam will not The season highlight came in week School, Hurricanes Under 20s 2020) Cameron Moorby, Stuart Leach and covery time is four to six months post- take the field again this season, he will three where Sports topped Hamilton and Cody Nordstrom (Hamilton Boys’ Fetu Sasalu. surgery, ruling him out of part of the still play a massive role in our 2021 Old Boys 18-7 at home. High School, NZ Condor Sevens 2020) Combining the core of experi- All Blacks season as well. campaign,” said Gallagher Chiefs The season plateaued somewhat along with outside back Dillon Martin enced talent with a strong recruiting “I’m obviously disappointed but head coach Clayton McMillan. from there, firstly with a tough, some- (Waikato Under 19 2019), Josh class, there is excitement building also really positive that it’s an easy “We are all disappointed for Sam, what unflattering 3-20 loss to beaten Bennett (Fraser Tech Under 21), Quaid around the club. fix. I’m looking forward to getting into but we have full faith in the medical finalists O¯ torohanga, then a disap- Paora (Clive Rugby Club Hawke’s Strong pre-season turnouts have some rehab post-surgery and doing team around him and we wish him pointing 17-19 loss to University after Bay), Maoilir Hansen (Te Awamutu led to a successful pre-season pro- that really well, so I am coming back well for his surgery and rehabilita- leading 17-0. Marist), Charlie Watanabe (Canter- gramme and a quiet confidence the in good shape for the end of the rugby tion,” said All Blacks head coach Ian A wild comeback from 14-40 down bury Under 19 2018) add to an already two sides (Premier and Premier De- season, whatever rugby that maybe,” Foster. resulted in a 33-43 loss to Melville but talented backline including Logan velopment) can build on groundwork said Gallagher Chiefs co-captain Sam “As All Blacks captain, he will still as the casualty ward swelled, the Karl, Shauncy Waho, Awa Morris, done by the coaching team and com- Cane. “In the meantime, I will be play a key role in our planning for season fell away. Tairoa Crean, Vavao Afemai, Andrew mittee, taking the next step from supporting the Chiefs boys and doing the 2021 season, and we look forward They dropped their last two Christie and J’ndre Liebenberg. promising yet inconsistent sides to a whatever I can to keep them continu- to him returning to the footy field games, firstly to eventual winners Not to be left out, the forward pack consistent player with the top sides. ing to move in the right direction.” once his rehab is complete.”
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18/04/21 Thursday, April 8, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 19 WRU lines up centenary treat for fans “I was bit nervous before accepting the role because I understand that Waikato 100 Club celebrating in style Waikato is a hugely proud union. I grew up in Wellington and probably RUGBY from Hamilton and the surrounding spilled all my blood for the Lions Jesse Wood districts with 10,000-plus registered jersey. So, for me to be handed the players. reins for the centenary year for Wai- his year Waikato Rugby kato was a huge honour and I under- Union is celebrating its cen- Centenary events stand the responsibility attached to tenary, marking 100 years of In 1921, the first provincial game was that.” Mooloo rugby. against Taranaki, and the club is Filipo is planning to lace the 100 TTo help celebrate this milestone looking at having a big day at FMG years of Waikato rugby throughout the union has a unique opportunity Stadium concluding with this his programme so that the players for passionate Waikato Rugby sup- rematch. understand and connect to who and porters to have their names etched The day will start with a Heartland what has come before them. into Waikato history by becoming a Championship game between “It’s not just on the wall,” he says. member of the 100 Club. Thames Valley and Mid Canterbury “It’s something that walks around “For us this an opportunity to followed by an FPC match between in our changing rooms, it lives and celebrate 100 years of Waikato tradi- Waikato and Auckland, the first docu- breathes. It’s the responsibility to tion and history as well as an oppor- mented women’s fixture that Waikato make sure that we honour the 100 tunity to link us back to those people played — although there was a previ- years.” He says he wants to give it who have been supporting us for long ous game against another team. everything he has to make it a real periods of time,” says WRU commer- Post headline match there will be celebration for the Waikato club. cial manager David Fox. an old fashioned after-match function “I’ve got a great group of people “This cool opportunity is for not with the players, coaches and ex- and resources that I can lean on to just ex-players, but people in the players taking place in the Bronze help me through this year, so it’s not community who if you cut them Lounge. solely me. There are a lot of people open, they would bleed red, yellow Times and dates are still to be in the background and there’s a mass- and black.” confirmed. ive buzz in the union around the 100 The public will have the opportun- On the night previous there will be years.” ity to become members of the 100 a meet and greet with all the male Club for $121 and will receive the and female players who have regis- Waikato fans can become a following benefits: 100 Club Member- tered to attend. member of the 100 Club by ship Certificate, a special WRU 100 Fast forward to early October, i registering and paying the Club lapel badge and presentation WRU hopes to recreate the 1921 admission fee at mooloo.co. box as well as their name along with match against the Springboks that The benefits you receive from joining the Waikato Rugby 100 Club in 2021. nz/100-Club-Membership — the other 100 Club members, will be was at Claudelands. Photo / Supplied get in quick to ensure your sublimated on the front of both the It will be a team of Waikato Classics spot. men’s NPC and women’s FPC playing against a team of South African standard.” to contribute to the culture and what To register for the centenary Jerseys for the 2021 season. flavour that has played their rugby Filipo wants the supporters to see the club is about, helping the younger head into the Te Awamutu For an extra $85 a replica sup- in Waikato and South Africa, the likes a team that cares about each other guys coming through to grow and Courier office to fill out a form porter’s jersey or replica playing jer- of Kevin Putt and Jasin Goldsmith fall and about its community. develop, not just as players but as or online to mooloo.co.nz/ sey can be purchased that will in- under these criteria. He wants the leaders in the squad human beings too. Waikato-Centenary. clude all the 100 Club members’ “It’s going to be a real festival of names on it. rugby. We’re going to have food A long-sleeved heritage jersey will trucks, bouncy castles, kids’ signings also be available for purchase at a and tents sent up,” says Fox. later date. To get out to Claudelands there The Waikato Rugby Union was will be a Mooloo Parade down the founded in 1921 after lengthy nego- main street and over the bridge to the tiations between sub-unions. venue. So far, Waikato has produced 68 At night time there will be a black- All Blacks and 21 Black Ferns. tie dinner at the Claudelands Event Since the NPC starting in the late Centre. 1970s, Waikato quickly moved out of the second division and have been New coach has culture focus a force ever since. The 2020 assistant coach and former Waikato have held the Log o’ All Black Ross Filipo takes over the Wood (Ranfurly Shield) on 11 occa- reins this year as head coach from sions, defending it 53 times, which is Mooloo centurion Andrew the third most behind provincial Strawbridge. powerhouses Auckland and Canter- “I’ve got a willingness to serve the bury. players and the union, my style of International tours have also pro- leadership is understanding that it’s vided some of the union’s most a type of service to be given,” says memorable moments with the 1956 Filipo. win over the Springboks still regarded “I really understand what my posi- by many as the finest day in Waikato tion is in the bigger scheme of things Rugby history. and it’s really to help facilitate, to grow Other notable international scalps players, the organisation and its com- include France (1961 and 1979), Aus- munity. I’m just one part of the puzzle, tralia (1972 and 1990), Wales (1988) I’m not the puzzle. and the British and Irish Lions in 1993. “With the players all I want to do The community game in the Wai- is help them go where they want to kato is as strong as ever with the club go and then making sure that my competition regarded as one of the programme, pooled together with my best in the country. other management, is reflective of Waikato is made up of 32 clubs representing Waikato to the highest Waikato’s first representative side — 1921. Photo / WRU
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232 Wallace Terrace Te Awamutu 4 2 2 Room to Grow For Sale By Negotiation This spacious family home on Te Awamutu's Wallace Terrace is one not to be missed. With four large bedrooms, View Sunday 3:00 - 3:30pm an office, a huge rumpus room above the garage, a salt teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1EH4GG8 water pool and a grass tennis court you will have more room here than you will know what to do with. LJ Hooker Te Awamutu (07) 871 5044 Nadine Wells 027 444 0774 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 [email protected]
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Lot 58 Harper Avenue 4 2 2 Otorohanga
Brand New - Just for You! For Sale $690,000 This 191m2 (approx.) house and land package ______will tick all the boxes for buyers wanting a stylish, well designed home. Agent A spacious open plan living area forms the Braden Chick 027 373 7790 hub of the home and flows out onto a patio 550 Kane Street Pirongia 4 2 3 area for alfresco dining. Other notable Lifestyle Buyers features include a large functional kitchen, an For Sale $795,000 Will love this four-bedroom, two bathroom semi-rural additional lounge, four spacious bedrooms, property on the outskirts of Pirongia Village. Approximately View Sunday 1:00 - 1:30pm ensuite, walk in wardroom and double garage 3,298 square metres of section to run loose in, and perfectly teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1EEBGG8 with internal access. LJ Hooker Te Awamutu set up for homestays or separate living. (07) 871 5044 LJ Hooker Te Awamutu (07) 871 5044 Gary Derbyshire 021 149 4371 ljhooker.co.nz/1EQMGG8 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 [email protected] LJ Hooker Te Awamatu trading as Te Awamutu Realty (REAA 2008). All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.